Hawkesbury   07 Sep 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

THE ROYAL RICHMOND HOTEL F&M CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1300m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 21)   Rail: True. (Pent: 5.06).  

Expect them to roll along at a good speed. FLYING RANI (2) is racing well in strong races coming into this and should appreciate the class drop. Still a slight query at this trip but only has to handle the weight rise to be prominent. COHESIVE (1) looks one of the hardest to beat dropping back in class from a city placing where another placegetter has won since. Up in weight and trip but overall record is genuine. Go close. STRUFF (4) has fought on well at her past two outings and will run this trip right out. Poorly drawn but should get her chance to finish off strongly with a solid tempo upfront. ROYAL VELOUTE (3) gets some ideal weight relief and a cosy draw to launch off. Back to a tougher contest but still rates strongly. Definite threat. SUGGESTED PLAY: Flying Rani each way.
1 x1753 COHESIVE
EDWARD CUMMINGS
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
E A Cummings, R P Barwick, P G Farrugia, D I Barwick, Mrs A L Barwick, A D Barwick, Mrs G Kentwell, R A Barwick, R Cunningham & T Langford-Clarke
Returns from a 31-day let-up. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Canterbury 5yo+ Bm72 on August 7 over 1250m, slow going 2 len behind Flying Destiny carrying 55kg at $21. The run before that 5th of 10 at Kembla Grange Mid Cl1 on July 27 over 1300m, slow going 3 len behind Close Encounter with 56.5kg at $8.50. Close to a win. One of the main hopes.
3
RORY HUTCHINGS
DARK GREEN, GOLD BRAID, CREAM SLEEVES, CAP
2 x2245 FLYING RANI
MATTHEW SMITH
4YO  B/BR  MARE 59.0KG
Aston Bloodstock (Mgr: W J Mula), D J Fairfull & Mrs M A Smith
Most recently 5th of 9 at Warwick Farm F&M Bm72 on August 21 over 1100m, slow going 4 len behind Bonita Queen with 55.5kg at $17. The race before that 4th of 9 at Canterbury F&M Bm64 on August 7 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Zeitung with 60kg at $13. In the right race this time and shouldn’t be far away.
6
SAM CLIPPERTON
PINK, BLACK FIVE SPOTS AND SLEEVES WITH PINK SPOTS, PINK CAP WITH BLACK SPOTS
3 80x12 ROYALE VELOUTE
TERRY CROFT
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Miss K J Anderson & C Rooker
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up favourite; won by 1.1 len at this track Prov Mdn July 21 over 1300m defeating Torie's Rose carrying 55kg at $8.50. Second run from a spell made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Forbes Cl1 on August 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; nose behind Big Shot Legend with 57kg at $2.50. Expected to feature.
2
BRAITH NOCK
PALE GREEN, RED DIAMONDS AND SLEEVES, PALE GREEN ARMBANDS, RED CAP
4 45632 STRUFF
RICHARD COLLETT
5YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
R D Collett, A Davidson, B G Wilson, B Wilson, P Murphy, Mrs R Brady, M I Brady, L B Crockford, W E Bryson & Mrs D A Channing
Going well. At the latest run 2nd of 10 at Goulburn Cl1 on August 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Fortingall with 57kg at $3.30. Before that came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Kembla Grange Mid Cl1 on July 27 over 1300m, slow going 1.0 len behind Close Encounter carrying 55.5kg at $5. Sound top-three prospects again.
7
A CALDER
DARK GREEN ,GOLD DIAGONAL STRIPES, STRIPED SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
5 x146x ZOE
CRAIG CARMODY
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Ms K E Harding, Ms I Miller, Mrs M S Thornett, Mrs M O Scott, Ms L M Holmes, Ms D A Arnold, Mrs C M Johnstone, P R Johnstone, C J Dawson, J W Kean, Dr M J Nelligan, Ms N S Summerhayes, C G B Miller, M J Ferguson & Ms V Green
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at Newcastle F&M Bm64 November 21 over 1500m, 5 len behind Shuri carrying 57kg at $14. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.9 len Newcastle F&M Mdn October 17 over 1400m defeating Alvina's Luck carrying 55.5kg at $26. Capable of a bold showing.
4
KEAGAN LATHAM
RED, WHITE POLKA DOTS, RED SLEEVES, WHITE SPOTS, RED CAP, WHITE SPOTS CAP
6 731x6 CAN DO CANTO
BJORN BAKER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Bjorn Baker Racing (Mgr: B Baker), G P Amy, Mrs B M Amy, SJ Haylock, Miss SE Croft, P J Madden, S Anderton, P O'malley, K Booth, K R Corcoran, B M Hill, Airborne Racing (Mgr: L Rogers), Miss J Weatherstone, S H Ly, J B Stanton, J Stanton, M W Hodges & Mrs J M Flannery
Second-up. First-up after five months second last of 7 at Nowra Bm58 on August 12 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Hurricane Thunder carrying 57kg at $4.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Nowra F&M Mdn-Sw on February 26 over 1100m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Siovy Dane with 57.5kg at $4.50. This looks too tough.
1
OLIVIA CHAMBERS
ROYAL BLUE, GOLD BRACES, LIGHT BLUE ARMBANDS, ROYAL BLUE AND GOLD QUARTERED CAP
7 x0723 SKIESTHELIMIT
DAVID PFIEFFER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Strong Bloodstock (Mgr: B Armstrong), J G Byrne, D M Aries, J L Blake, Mrs A L Clifford, J T Cusack, G J Cusack, S Firkin, B Turville, C M Philp, Mrs T Potter, A Pulbrook, B J Thomas, M D Leitch, Mrs J M Bradley-Smith, Mrs D Cusack & Hornsup Racing (Mgr: J SmBrett Turvilleedley)
Going well. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Goulburn F&M Cl3 on August 25 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Maz Kanata with 55kg at $6. The start before that came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Nowra Bm58 on August 12 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Jinsoku with 60kg at $9.50. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. Shapes as a strong top-three chance.
11
ALYSHA COLLETT
NAVY BLUE, GOLD STRONG BLOODSTOCK LOGO, NAVY BLUE SLEEVES, OLD GOLD CHEVRONS, WHITE CHEVRON, OLD GOLD CAP
8 4444x LONG MEMORY
R & W FREEDMAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Dynamic Syndications Racing (Mgr: D W Watt), G Harvey, J M Nassim, L D Thomas, L Agrawal, W J Noonan, D P Lacey, Ms S R Smith, M C Finch, G R Kirkman, Mrs M M Kirkman, Ms S T Hancock, A Mitchell, J Cooper, BNP Racing (Mgr: A Casey) & VFH (Mgr: B Harrold)
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at Newcastle Mid Cl1-Sw March 21 over 1850m, soft track; 7 len behind Rattle And Hum with 57kg at $9.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.6 len this track 4yo+ Mdn November 23 over 1100m defeating Mr Showman with 58kg at $3. This looks a stern test.
5
ANDREW ADKINS
White, Dynamic Syndications Logo, Red Cap
9 418 WIN THE DAY
B JOSEPH & P & M JONES
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
J J R Partnership, P H Joseph, Mrs B M Joseph, Mrs M Guthrie-Curran, M G Jones, Mrs D G Jones, Mrs K Giteau, Mrs J Giteau, M J Giteau, A Elliott, K A Stefanovic, B M Faulks, E Hodgkinson, M H Henjak, Mrs C J Preston, K J Tuoro, T P Boyd, Ozarks & MAL Racing
Had two starts to date. At debut, ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Moruya Ctry Mdn-Sw on July 12 over 1020m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Trianon with 57kg at $7.50. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.2 len at Gundagai Ctry Mdn August 6 over 1180m in heavy going defeating Reward In Time carrying 56.5kg at $4.50. Tougher here and the ratings indicate she will struggle to feature in the finish.
5
QUAYDE KROGH
BLACK, PURPLE SLEEVES, RED HALVED, YELLOW AND GREEN ARMBAND
10 6516x WITHOUT YOU
MARC CHEVALIER
4YO  BR/BL  MARE 56.0KG
Rathden Bloodstock Services (Mgr G P Latham), Dr A Awakian, M J Telford, S J Stanmore, Ms S J Warren, D J Furness, G McDonald, Mrs C McDonald, D Crotty, Mrs K Crotty, M G Pearce & Mrs K Latham
Resuming. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Newcastle Mid Cl1-Sw March 21 over 1850m, soft track; 11 len behind Rattle And Hum carrying 55.5kg at $17. On debut sixth of 10 at Gosford Mid 3yo Mdn-Sw December 31 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Dize with 55kg at $61. Not keen this time.
8
LOUIS-PHILIPPE BEUZELIN
BLACK, Aqua BLUE MALTESE CROSS, WHITE SLEEVES, Aqua BLUE ARMBANDS AND CAP
11 6x12 SATIN SHIMMER
G WATERHOUSE & A BOTT
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs B C Bateman
Third race start. First start ran last in a small field at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on February 13 over 1000m, slow going 7 len behind Drifting carrying 55kg at $9. Went for a spell before returning won by 2 len at Muswellbrook Mdn-Sw August 22 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Viaconi with 55kg at $4. Big chance despite the rise in class.
1
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Tartan, Green Sleeves, Green And Dark Blue Quartered Cap