Dubbo   29 Sep 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

DUBBO CITY & GILGANDRA TOYOTA *BIG DANCE ELIGIBILITY * DUBBO GOLD CUP 1600m

Track: SOFT 5   Clouds (Max: 24)   Rail: True.  

Pressure on from word go with High Dandy, Thunderlips and Osman handlebars down ahead of Aimpoint and Touch Of Navy. Multiple Group 2 placegetter VIVY AIR (7) has a sense of timing fourth up. Went back early from the wide draw before powering late when a close up fourth over 1500m at Rosehill in Bm78 company on September 14. Drops in weight and has the ability to finish over the top of these with the tongue tie added. THUNDERLIPS (6) fourth up for this and finally drawn a decent gate. Had to work hard from a wide gate when a fighting third over 1400m at Randwick on September 21. Maps to get the right run and expected to get the trip. HIGH DANDY (11) progressive entire who won two straight before jumping in class from the wide gate when seventh over 1500m at Rosehill on September 14. Drawn out again and place prospects best. HOLLYWOOD HERO (3) two runs back have been encouraging with the big weights and stretches out to his right today. Can race closer from the good draw and looks good value. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 7,6,11,3.
1 15x59 I'VE BEAN TRYIN'
MATTHEW KELLEY
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
D A Bracher, Mrs L Bracher, S W Johnson, A V Guthrie, L T Bracher, L Miners, Mrs A Miners, K Biilmann, Mrs R Biilmann, T A Schofield, Mrs L Schofield, B Hayden & Ms G Guthrie
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 13 at Goulburn Goul Cup on August 25 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Green Shadows carrying 54.5kg at $7.50. Last start 9th of 13 at Rosehill Bm78 on September 14 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Firestorm with 59.5kg at $11. Strips fitter and good enough to test this field.
1
NICK HEYWOOD
Black, Yellow Maltese Cross, Striped Sleeves, Yellow Cap
2 54670 SNEAK PREVIEW
PETER NESTOR
9YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
B Hurley, M J Nestor, K Hurley, D Hurley, M S Johnston, P C Maher, M J Coady, EST M Morris, P F Lindsay, H C Vernon, D Lander, M B Mcclintock & HOPER RACING (Mgr: H N Hoper)
Most recently eased back early on 11th of 14 at Doomben Bm90 on September 7 over 2000m, 6 len behind Caboche with 56kg at $26. The run before that eased back early on 7th of 11 at Doomben Hcp on August 24 over 1615m, 4 len behind Tidal Creek carrying 54.5kg at $16. Not going well and looks safely held.
6
KODY NESTOR
BLUE AND WHITE DIAMONDS, CERISE SLEEVES AND CAP
3 44x58 HOLLYWOOD HERO
BJORN BAKER
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
A Kheir, A Stephenson, C S Tognolini, M J Chittick, P Webster, J A O'Neill, Carty Racing (Mgr: B C Carty), S A Lewin, V Kheir, B D Nettlefold, D Edmonds, A K Racing (Mgr: Ms K L Solomon) & G J Skien
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 12 at Randwick Bm78 on September 7 over 1200m, 4 len behind Uzziah carrying 62kg at $26. Second run from a spell got back early 8th of 13 at Randwick Bm78 on September 21 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Well Timed carrying 62kg at $9.50. Fitter now and looks well placed.
5
ASHLEY MORGAN
NAVY BLUE, PALE YELLOW FIVE SPOTS, HALVED SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
4 33110 OSMAN
MACK GRIFFITH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
M D & Mrs A S Griffith, Miss B A Simpson, P N Rees & Gooree Stud (Mgr: E M Cojuangco)
Last start raced on the pace before fading ran last of 13 at Rosehill Bm78 on September 14 over 1500m, 8 len behind Firestorm carrying 57.5kg at $19. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Doomben Bm80 August 24 over 1615m defeating Sizzling Gal with 57.5kg at $3.50. Can sneak into the minor money.
8
CLAYTON GALLAGHER
Red, Black Stripes
5 0x116 MEDATSU
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
L F Muollo & A M Muollo
At the latest run 6th of 8 at Wyong in the LR Wyong Cup on September 6 over 2100m, 4 len behind Lion's Roar carrying 54kg at $4.50. The race before that won by 1.75 len at Randwick Bm78 August 24 over 1600m defeating Peace Officer with 55.5kg at $5. Back in grade and trip and not to be underestimated.
12
TYLER SCHILLER
White And Gold Vertical Halves, Black Sleeves, Gold And Black Quartered Cap
6 3x443 THUNDERLIPS
BJORN BAKER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Millar Racing & Breeding (Mgr: S B Millar), B Andreski, K Chehab, S Chehab, Ridgmont (Mgr: M Cunningham), A Ettridge, S La Rocca, Lustre Lodge Thoroughbreds (Mgr: G C Spratt), N Tayar & C D Taylor
Recent form sound. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 13 at Randwick Bm78 on September 21 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Well Timed with 59kg at $7. The start before that 4th of 12 at Randwick Bm78 on September 7 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Uzziah with 59kg at $6. Rock-hard fit and expected to go close.
2
RACHEL KING
BLACK, GREEN DISC, BLACK M, GREEN SLEEVES, GREEN CAP, BLACK HOOPS
7 5x324 VIVY AIR
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Ciaron Maher Racing (Mgr: C Maher), A R E Investments (Mgr: P H Butts), Grand Parkview Stud (Mgr: Ms L C Timms), N A Greenhalgh, Mrs M T Greenhalgh, D N Dawson, M J Harvey, M L Simpson & N J Todd
Multiple Group 2 placegetter. Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 13 at Rosehill Bm78 on September 14 over 1500m, 0.7 len behind Firestorm with 56.5kg at $4. The run before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Rosehill F&M Bm78 on August 31 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind It's A Knockout with 58kg at $3.50. Rates highly and can measure up.
13
ZAC LLOYD
Dark Blue, Deep Sky Blue Diagonal Stripes, Quartered Cap
8 21196 AMICUS CURIAE
MACK GRIFFITH
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
M D Griffith, Mrs A Griffith, J J Borg, Mrs J M Borg, Ms A M Leech, Mrs R M Leech, M Brekalo, P N Rees, R D Jury, Miss H Armitage, D P Reeves, S Struthers, K J Brooks, B Brooks, G J Hume, Ms D J Neumann, R P Apps, M Elder & D D Rutherford
At the latest run 6th of 9 at Randwick Kensington Cg&E Bm72 on September 11 over 1400m, 6 len behind Rock Empire with 58kg at $41. The start before that 9th of 11 at Doomben Nmw on August 24 over 1350m, 5 len behind Hell carrying 60kg at $21. Might struggle again.
16
RED BLACK DIAMOND, RED SLEEVES, BLACK STRIPE AND BLACK CAP
9 01132 TOUCH OF NAVY
JOHN BANNISTER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
A M Hall, J Williamson, S Zanker, J Jokantas, H W Prescott, C Beadle, C D Shipp, P A Cameron, K J Cameron, D J Hall, J L Durheim, M Timms & Miss L R Fraser
Last start 2nd of 8 at Mudgee Blcknugget on September 8 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Starlink with 59.5kg at $2.10. The race before that 3rd of 10 at Scone Bm82 on August 30 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Vincenzo carrying 61.5kg at $6.50. Comes into this in ordinary form. Drops in the weights but facing a tougher task.
11
GEORGINA MC DONNELL
MEDIUM VIOLET RED, BLACK MALTESE CROSS, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK DOUBLE ARMBANDS, BLACK CAP, WHITE POM POM
10 40691 VINCENZO
SCOTT SINGLETON
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
Shaky Bloodstock (Mgr: K H Grant)
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Last start won by 1.2 len at Scone Bm82 August 30 over 1600m defeating Subuki with 59kg at $5.50. The start before that 9th of 11 at Rosehill Bm78 on August 3 over 2000m, 9 len behind Matusalem with 56.5kg at $26. Tested under these conditions.
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ELLA DREW
MAGENTA, NAVY DIABLO, COLLAR, GREEN YELLOW SLEEVES, CAP
11 0x117 HIGH DANDY
BRAD WIDDUP
4YO  BAY  HORSE 54.0KG
Summertime Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J J Cordina)
Most recently 7th of 13 at Rosehill Bm78 on September 14 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Firestorm carrying 56kg at $3.80. Before that favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.2 len at Canterbury Bm72 August 28 over 1550m defeating Sweysive carrying 57.5kg at $1.60. Well placed. Hard to beat on his best form.
14
ALYSHA COLLETT
ORANGE, BLACK AND WHITE CHECKED SASH
12 20x62 SHARP SHOCK
RODNEY NORTHAM
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
R And R Racing (Mgr: R Northam)
Group 3 placegetter. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming eased back early on 6th of 11 at Randwick Bm78 on August 24 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind World Alliance carrying 55.5kg at $41. Last start 2nd of 13 at Randwick Bm78 on September 21 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Well Timed with 55kg at $13. Impressed last start. Smart gelding but the maps look ugly.
15
R JONES
ROYAL BLUE, GREEN four leaf clover, YELLOW SLEEVES, GREEN AND YELLOW QUARTERED CAP
13 10337 AIMPOINT
MACK GRIFFITH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
M D Griffith, P N Rees, Mrs A Griffith, J J Brown, B M Brooks, K J Brooks, Miss J Conroy, J J Borg, Mrs J M Borg, G J Hume & C Meyers
Last start sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 9 at Bathurst Bath Cup Mbm78 on September 15 over 1800m, slow going 7 len behind Money From The Sky with 56kg at $21. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 8 at Mudgee Blcknugget on September 8 over 1400m, 3 len behind Starlink with 59kg at $4.50. This is no easier and he may struggle again.
3
RED WITH BLACK DIAMOND, BLACK STRIPED SLEEVES AND BLACK CAP
14 577x3 SMOOTH ESPRIT
CLINT LUNDHOLM
8YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
R Jackson
Second-up. First-up after three months 3rd of 10 at Bathurst Panorama on September 15 over 1300m, slow going 0.9 len behind Compelling Truth with 58.5kg at $14. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Tamworth Cup-Prel on April 8 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Our Boy Ollie with 58kg at $8. Place best.
9
ZAC WADICK
Pale Blue, Dark Blue Halves And Sleeves, White Cap
15 97320 JUST A BROTHER
TERRY CROFT
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
G T Baverstock-Ward, B R O'Reilly, B J Hutch, Miss E A Marshall & B G Marshall
Most recently ran last of 11 at Hawkesbury Mid Bm68 on September 7 over 1400m, 8 len behind Cash Me carrying 56.5kg at $17. The start before that settled towards the rear 2nd of 14 at Forbes Forbes Cup Bm90 on August 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Osman carrying 58kg at $19. Has ability but needs to lift.
7
MIKAYLA WEIR
ELECTRIC LIME, WHITE STRIPES, RED AND BLUE BRACES, ELECTRIC LIME STRIPE, BLUE AND RED ARMBAND, BLACK CAP
16 44442 RAJNISH
CAMERON CROCKETT
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
C Crockett, N B Huby, JJJ Racing Twilighting (Mgr: J J Fish), OHL (Mgr: J Fouracre), T P Orlizki, M A Wilson, C Allison, D V Cox, Ms J F Trinder, J Mckinnon, L Hawkins, Whitfield Thoroughbreds (Mgr: A J Whitfield), P J Seary, M K Palmer, P E Benson & D W Pickering
Last start gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 13 at Moree Moree Cup Bm90 on September 1 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Macleay carrying 55kg at $2.90. The start before that 4th of 15 at Rosehill Highway-C3 on August 17 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Intervarsity with 60kg at $10. Thereabouts last start but looks tested this time.
4
JAKE PRACEY HOLMES
NAVY BLUE,JJJ Racing Logo, WHITE SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE ARMBANDS, LIGHT BLUE CAP, NAVY BLUE STAR
17 86573 MARSABIT
DANNY WILLIAMS
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
Danny Williams Racing (Mgr: D A J Williams) & W A Kelly
Most recently 3rd of 9 at Bathurst Bath Cup Mbm78 on September 15 over 1800m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Money From The Sky carrying 54kg at $17. The start before that from last on the turn 7th of 10 at Canberra Tab Fed Open 85 on September 6 over 1400m, 4 len behind Belleistic Kids carrying 58.5kg at $21. Happy to risk.
10
M A CAHILL
NAVY BLUE, MAROON FIVE SPOTS, PURPLE SLEEVES, MAROON CAP