Tamworth   23 Feb 2021
 
GOING: G

Craig Martin Racing (Bm58) 1200m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 31)   Rail: Out 4m 90mn-275m; Out 2m Remainder.  

Genuine tempo set by Mock Song and Sapphire Step. STELLAR BLAZE (6) has missed a lip the last two and comes to peak in easier grade. Has to manage the wide gate but will take beating doing that. MOCK SONG (5) won heavily-bet at Walcha getting back to his best. Looker sticks and rides from the low gate. She's definitely a player. SAPPHIRE STEP (4) won the CL1 on the same day. The 3kg claim brings her into it again. NASHIAN (1) resumes from the rial and goes fresh. She's capable but it's been a long time between drinks. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Stellar Blaze.
1 5289x NASHIAN
TODD HOWLETT
10YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
C J Dunn & K E Dunn
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation wide early stages; second last of 10 at Grafton (Bm58) July 8 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Flash Aah carrying 58.5kg at $13. First up last campaign second of 13 at Port Macquarie F&M-Bm58 March 5 over 1200m, in the wet; a head behind Teo Torriate carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. Could find best.
1
MIKAYLA WEIR
BRONZE, RED STAR, ARMBANDS AND CAP
2 25310 NANA NEDDY
S C JONES
9YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Mrs C L Martin, P A Martin, J Martin & B Martin
Latest run failed to handle going; ran last of 11 at Gilgandra (Bm58) on February 6 over 1550m, on heavy track; 26 len behind Do It with 57kg at $9. The start before that raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by a head Armidale Mdn Plate January 25 over 1300m defeating High Commission carrying 57kg at $8.50. On best form has the ability to go close.
11
LEAH KILNER
Red, Black Maltese Cross And Cap, Red Peak
3 17229 SHIVER ME TIMBERS
PADDY CUNNINGHAM
11YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Mrs R E Robertson-Cuninghame, R J Wheatley, Mrs C J Wheatley, D J Newsome, D H Stevenson, Mrs L Stevenson, Mrs L S Newsome, T Newsome, M Faulks, H J Burridge, Mrs A E Purvis, P J Cunningham, J B Newsome & A W Stevenson
Freshened for 45 days. Latest outing slowly away and lame 1/5; second last of 10 at Glen Innes Glen Innes Cup on January 9 over 1400m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Abb Roy with 55kg at $12. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Inverell (Bm58) on December 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; neck behind Newcastle Dancer with 57kg at $2.80. Solid prospects and a good gate doesn’t hurt.
4
CLAYTON GALLAGHER
Red And Yellow Quarters, Yellow Armbands And Cap
4 x3151 SAPPHIRE STEP
NATHANIEL SCOTT
8YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
A C Worgan & P Worgan
Useful type. Latest run won by 1.0 len (raced wide without cover) Walcha Hcp (C1) February 6 over 1200m slow going defeating Raffle with 56kg at $4.50. The race before that 5th of 9 at this track Hcp (C1) on January 30 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Red Cupcake carrying 54kg at $4.50. Great chance to win again. Take seriously.
7
ZOE-LEE CRUICKSHANK
Black, Red Sash And Cap
5 16841 MOCK SONG
JACOB PERRETT
11YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs R A Swan, D E Swan, T J Swan, M D Swan, Miss R L Swan & A M Swan
Recent form hard to fault. Latest start favourite; won by 0.5 len Walcha F&M (Bm45) February 6 over 1000m defeating Try Me Choice with 62.5kg at $1.70. The race before that 4th of 8 at this track (Bm58) on January 30 over 1000m, 3 len behind Safaris with 55kg at $11. Big chance to go back-to-back after a confidence-boosting victory last time.
2
BEN LOOKER
Lime Green, Black Maltese Cross, Cerise Sleeves, Black Armbands, Cerise Cap
6 9x523 STELLAR BLAZE
SCOTT SINGLETON
9YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs H V Drew, Miss K J Drew, Ms R V Drew, A R Drew, Ms C M Brown, Ms C M Drew, Mrs J M Vivers & Mrs W P Swadling
Impressive in recent runs. Latest run began awkwardly; came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at this track Hcp (C2) on February 12 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Highest Standard carrying 55kg at $2.80. The run before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Armidale F&M (Bm58) on January 25 over 1100m, head behind Kinjina carrying 56kg at $5. Drawn out but rates highly and should run well.
12
BILLY CRAY
Green, Orange Sash And Armbands
7 44875 VINAIGRETTE
STIRLING OSLAND
9YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
R W Frazer & Mrs C D Krenske-Frazer
Latest start slowly away; 5th of 11 at Walcha Hcp (C1) on February 5 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Sunstone carrying 55kg at $13. The run before that 7th of 13 at Gunnedah Hcp (C2) on January 14 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Go Lennie Go carrying 55kg at $10. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
6
ASHLEY MORGAN
MAUVE WITH YELLOW HORSE SHOE AND WHIP, DEEP NAVY WITH YELLOW HEARTS, DEEP NAVY AND YELLOW SEAMS
8 x40x3 SOORI
DEAN MACASKILL
10YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
D Macaskill & Z Kew
Having second run back today. Fresh up after seven months hung in in straight; 3rd in a small field at Walcha F&M (Bm45) on February 6 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Mock Song carrying 61.5kg at $8. Previously second-up hampered at start; second last of 13 at Muswellbrook Hcp (C1) on July 3 over 1000m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Halcyon House carrying 55kg at $31. Unlikely to be contesting the finish here.
5
L CUMBERLAND
Black, Sky Blue Horse Shoe, Sky Blue Sleeves, White Seams, Sky Blue Cap, White Seams
9 970x9 ROSESAY
CONNIE GREIG
11YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Jones Partnership (Mgr: Miss M Jones)
Second-up today. First-up after five months 9th of 11 at Scone (Bm58) on February 16 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Safaris with 53kg at $61. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Parkes Plate (C2) on May 17 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Zem Factor with 54kg at $61. Fitter but needs to improve sharply.
8
GRANT BUCKLEY
Yellow, Purple Stripes, Stars Sleeves, Star Cap And Pom Pom
10 05987 BELLA
CONNIE GREIG
11YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
G J O'Neill
Latest outing eased back early on 7th of 10 at Bathurst F&M Hcp (C1) on February 8 over 1108m, 5.5 len behind You Rang carrying 53kg at $61. The race before that eased back early on 8th of 11 at Parkes F&M (Bm58) on January 23 over 1000m, 3 len behind Emmy's Our Girl with 55kg at $16. Others make more appeal.
10
JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES
WHITE AND RED STARS
11 x097x MORE OOMPH
DEAN MACASKILL
9YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
D F Macaskill & Ms Z A Kew
Dual acceptor. First-up. Finished off last preparation when away and overraced early, middle stages; ran last of 7 at Newcastle Mdn May 2 over 1400m, 8 len behind Muwarrad with 55kg at $31. Previously first up; checked near 800m; 11th of 13 at Nowra F&M Mdn March 29 over 1100m, soft track; 10 len behind Blazing Mac with 55.5kg at $31. Looks tested here on form from last campaign.
9
Black, Sky Blue Horse Shoe, Sky Blue Sleeves, White Seams, Sky Blue Cap, White Seams
12 05867 SWIFTLY MANGO
SALLY TORRENS
11YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Miss S A Torrens
Latest run second last of 8 at Walcha Hcp (C1) on February 6 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Sapphire Step carrying 53.5kg at $9. The race before that 6th of 9 at this track Hcp (C1) on January 30 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Red Cupcake with 55kg at $16. Has a nice gate but this will test.
3
MS R MURRAY
Maroon, Green Stars, White Sleeves, Maroon And Green Quartered Cap