Warracknabeal   19 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

Emmetts Warracknabeal Cup 1600m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 26)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.44)  

Dark Harmony should spear straight to the front of the small field. JABBAWOCKEEZ (2) is at his best with the sting out of the ground, which he's unlikely to get, but has the class to be a factor even on a Good track. EL JAMES (5) is a progressive type who has been aggressively placed, which looks to be a good push from the stable that he has come back well. ANGRY SKIES (3) is much better than recent runs but needs to be taken on trust. DARK HARMONY (6) the best of the rest. SUGGESTED PLAY: Siding with Jabbawockeez.
1 33910 LE ZEBRA
EMMA-LEE & DAVID BROWNE
4YO  GREY  GELDING 58.0KG
Sparta Racing (Mgr: D S Browne), Mrs P Dean, D C Dean, C W Kwok, J E Schick, Ms J Stewart, M R Pollard, Ms M E Ellis, S J Caught, M Brindle, T J T Stewart & G Devonport
Useful gelding. Last start sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 14 at Caulfield in the G3 Easter Cup on April 5 over 2000m, 6 len behind Torranzino with 54kg at $18. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 len at Bairnsdale Bairnsdale Cup March 23 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Rhinoceros with 54kg at $1.80. Country Cup winner two back and will find this easier than last start.
7
WILL GORDON
Pale Blue, Navy Blue Sash And Cap
2 3132x JABBAWOCKEEZ
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel), G Harvey, Grand Poobah (D Filippa), Great Western (M A Pilkington), Fatback Racing (M S Blair), Jabbas (J Donnelly), R Johnstone, Mrs C Johnstone, L Presti, P Presti, E Vella, D Gleeson, B Olver, C Gordon, M Walkley & R Gordon
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second of 9 at Randwick Bm78 August 24 over 2400m, 2 len behind Strathtay with 60kg at $7.50. First up last campaign second of 13 at Caulfield Bm70 April 6 2024 over 1400m, soft track; a neck behind Jucconi with 59.5kg at $11. At best on soft ground but too good to dismiss.
6
J FRY
Royal Blue, Pink Diagonal Stripes And Striped Sleeves, Pink And Royal Blue Seams Cap
3 20x00 ANGRY SKIES
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
S R & Mrs V M Thompson, C M Wallis, Cinco Amigos (Mgr: P D Jenkins), C J Daly, K A Drake-Brockman, Ms C Hayes, D Jovanovic, R S Varapodio, Vic Gold (Mgr: M Gepp), S Weerasinghe, P Nunan, M G Nunan & D A Hunter
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 15 at Flemington Bm78 on March 1 over 1200m, 8 len behind Pivot City carrying 60kg at $81. Second run from a spell ran last of 10 at Geelong Bm78 on March 15 over 1400m, 13 len behind Georgie Get Mad with 60kg at $17. Fitter and ready to get back to his best.
3
P GATT
Lime Green, Black Spots, Lime Green Cap With Black Spots
4 38110 FLYING BASIL
SHANE JACKSON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
J W Pallot, Mrs D M Pallot, R H J Howlett, C J Martin, C W Martin, D J Tomkins, Mrs M S Bourke, M W Badrian, M W Sanderson, R H Dyson, R G Webb, Mrs M Webb, S G Schimleck, T B Coxhill, D M Hodder, E Pitt & Buffto's First Kiss
Useful type. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently second last of 13 at Mt Gambier Mt G Cup on March 21 over 2050m, 15 len behind Crafty Boss carrying 55kg at $9.50. The run before that won by a long-neck at Naracoorte Nara Cup (Bm78) February 16 over 2000m defeating Space Equity carrying 55.5kg at $3.50. Nicely placed to make amends.
5
T P MADDEN
Yellow, Royal Blue Diamonds Band, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Diamonds Armbands, Hooped Cap
5 2111x EL JAMES
SYMON WILDE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
D L Ludeman, Wilde Racing, P Moloney, B Dobson, Purnim C C, D M Lenehan, Mrs M F Lenehan, Miss B N Ludeman, Miss E C Ludeman, Mrs V A Ludeman, Youthful High, T F Lenehan, Mrs B L Lenehan, P C Daly, Mrs B Daly, Miss G Daly, Miss S Daly, Ms I Rains, P Rains & Stratco
Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation winning won by nose Warrnambool Bm64 December 1 over 2000m on heavy track defeating Tishman with 61kg at $1.70. On debut second of 12 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw October 21 over 1400m, 3 len behind Alcoshare carrying 59.5kg at $11. Progressive type who is ready for this step up in class.
5
D YENDALL
Grey, Pink Band, Armbands And Cap
6 31166 DARK HARMONY
AARON PURCELL
5YO  BR/BL  GELDING 54.0KG
Purcells Enjoy Racing (Mgr: J D Purcell), G L Taylor, K A J Peach, C Ghastine, N Bizimoski, S Merrett, B Danaher, M J C Moore, M G Sargeant, Elite Park Racing (Mgr: Miss M J Davie), N J G Blacker, Mrs M C Leahy, L J Leahy, M A Beecham, P F Beecham, Mrs K Franklin & Mrs P M Moore
Most recently 6th of 10 at Donald Bm64 on April 7 over 1620m, 2.25 len behind West Cliff carrying 63kg at $3.50. Before that 6th of 10 at Terang Bm64 on March 21 over 1606m, 4.5 len behind Inherently with 60kg at $14. Will need to do a bit more.
4
WILL PRICE
Purple, Gold Yoke, Armbands And Quartered Cap
7 46775 CHOSEN VENTURE
NATHAN HOBSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
N J Hobson, L J Wallis, B W Gurnett, Mrs J L Gurnett, A K Spencer, R T Hobson, A P Hobson & 2K Red (Mgr: K L Delmenico)
Useful gelding. Most recently 5th of 9 at Benalla Bm64 on April 14 over 1606m, 5 len behind Iluvcoffee with 59.5kg at $13. The start before that got back early 7th of 13 at Swan Hill Bm58 on April 4 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Artpark with 63kg at $10. A better run is on the cards.
2
MAKISHA SALTER
Red, White Band, Epaulettes, Armband And Cap
8 63341 SALSBURY HILL
WAYNE WALTERS
8YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Miss J L Walters & Ms M Baster
Most recently won by 0.8 len at Terang Bm64 April 13 over 1400m defeating Cleitus with 55kg at $31. The race before that 4th of 10 at Avoca 0 - 58 on March 29 over 1860m, 3.5 len behind Off The Deep End carrying 58kg at $6.50. This is going to test her.
1
MS K WALTERS
Red, White Stars, Black Sleeves
9 44014 CORK HARBOUR
DEAN SAXON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs M C Saxon , Miss T Saxon, Miss L Saxon , M L Healy , G L Summerhayes , Ms L S Carey , Ms J Eltringham , S A McCorkell , Dr S B Heinze , P W Triffett , P Kerian , M P Reichery & D Charles.
Last start 4th of 9 at Morphettville Parks Bm72 on April 5 over 1250m, 1.75 len behind Let's Get Down with 51kg at $16. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.7 len at Morphettville Parks 0-62 March 15 over 1250m defeating Big Option carrying 55kg at $9. Not keen on his chances.
2
MS A HERRMANN
Emerald Green, White Horseshoes And Cap