Geelong   21 Jun 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

ConnectTel Handicap 1412m

Track: GOOD4   Clouds (Max: 13)   Rail: Out 3m Entire Circuit.  

This will be a keen early contest, with Haraldus, Prince Of Sepang and Battaglia prominent. HARALDUS (3) resumes and looks nicely placed. He had three runs in his debut campaign, running well on debut as an odds-on favourite at Sale before a dominant win at Benalla. He was beaten again at short odds before a spell but the pieces are there to say he's right up to winning this. DARTS DALY (7) is a progressive type who broke his maiden two back before a sound effort at Swan Hill. In the mix again. PRINCE OF SEPANG (4) will look to roll forward and can give a sight. BATTAGLIA (1) is coming off a smart win in an easier race at Werribee. Doesn't win many in a row but must be some chance. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen on Haraldus.
1 3x621 BATTAGLIA
BRETT SCOTT
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
B J Stanton, C J Daley, B Cardona, Ms C Richards, C Brooks, D A Jordan, D W Hornidge, I Lovering, G Hughes, J Allan, K M Waring, A L Kirkwood-Scott, Mrs L Murphy, L Sandford, M R Benton, J Ersch, Mrs T Ersch, N White, S Hughes & A J Craig
Racing well. Most recently favourite; won by 1.75 len at Werribee 0 - 58 June 1 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Artistic Dancer with 60kg at $2.10. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Werribee Bm58 on May 17 over 1417m, on a slow track; nose behind She's Pretty Rich carrying 60kg at $10. Draws a nice alley and rates highly.
2
WILL GORDON
ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE SPOT AND SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE ARMBANDS, ROYAL BLUE CAP, ORANGE HOOPS
2 2136x FLAMIN' ROMANS
CIARON MAHER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
D R Frampton, J N Ashby, H M Brown, C M Packer, S H H Prenter, P G Thomson & C Wattam
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at Moonee Valley Bm64 February 2 over 2040m, 2.25 len behind Musgrave carrying 59kg at $4. On debut second of 10 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw November 26 over 1450m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Interlinked with 59.5kg at $5. Returns in a winnable race.
5
J ALLEN
SKY BLUE, BLACK DIAGONAL STRIPES AND ARMBANDS, WHITE CAP
3 217x HARALDUS
A & S FREEDMAN
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
N J Young, L P Money, Peake Racing (Mgr: P N Edwards), J M C Emmerig, Hold Your Horses (Mgr: D Morris), P R Money, Derryvode Racing (Mgr: J G Mcdermott), Ms S A Sproats, Mrs L J Bruhn, S W Bruhn, B R Butler, N P De Young, The Triumph T R 6 R (Mgr: C J Fox), G B Ward & K A Young
Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Pakenham Cg&E Bm64 February 15 over 1400m, 2 len behind The Negotiator carrying 58.5kg at $1.90. On debut second of 9 at Sale Mdn-Sw January 14 over 1400m, soft track; 0.5 len behind Willmott with 58kg at $1.70. Strong winning chance.
10
B SHINN
ROYAL BLUE, GREEN AND GOLD NORDIC CROSS, GOLD CAP
4 x2x14 PRINCE OF SEPANG
G WATERHOUSE & A BOTT
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Arjay Services (Mgr: R J Clement), B M Swan, S J Murray, Mrs T Gallagher, M Murray, Ms E Woods, B Murray, Ms C Andriske & Ms K Murray
Third-up today. First-up won by a long-neck at Sale 4yo+ Mdn-Sw May 19 over 1112m in soft going defeating Suppose I Do with 59.5kg at $4. Second run from a spell 4th of 8 at Moe 0 - 62 on June 3 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Jenniferwish with 60kg at $6. Cannot be ruled out.
13
WINONA COSTIN
BLACK, RED HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, BLACK HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND ARMBAND, RED CAP
5 515x0 TOSEN GLORY
KEITH BOURKE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
J Mitchell, G C Beattie, Bang Bang (Mgr: P D Joyce), R J Johnston, B J Meldrum, R A Gordon, R J Trezise, K T Bourke, R J Burdon, M Trezise, J Trezise, B J Hovey, G P Grist, D L Fitzgerald, I E J Purdey, A W Trezise, Mrs P M Moore, M J C Moore, G J Bagg & T P Spielvogel
Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 11 at this track Bm58 on June 6 over 1200m, 5 len behind Rolling Moss carrying 59kg at $41. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Wodonga Bm58 on November 24 over 1590m, 5.5 len behind Miss Athena with 61kg at $21. Fitter but must improve sharply.
11
CAMPBELL RAWILLER
Green, Orange Stripes And CAP
6 46512 AMERICAN LIAISON
JOSEPH WALDRON
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
J Waldron
Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track Bm58 on June 6 over 1200m, nose behind Tick Tock Boom carrying 61.5kg at $7. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len at Kyneton 0 - 58 April 27 over 1474m defeating Jamesarelli carrying 59.5kg at $4. In the mix.
12
BILLY EGAN
Navy Blue, Old Gold Checked Band
7 2x512 DARTS DALY
SYMON WILDE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P C Daly, D L Ludeman, Wilde Racing, Miss B N Ludeman, Miss E C Ludeman, Miss G Daly, Miss S Daly, P Auchettl, G Meade, T J McNally, B W O'Byrne, Mrs K A Bilson, P G Gleeson, D Baker, L Wilson, D Moloney, D M Lenehan, Profit's Profit, Youthful High & Couple of Peanuts
Racing well. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Swan Hill 3yo Bm64 on June 9 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Alectrona with 58.5kg at $8.50. The start before that came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Casterton Mdn-Sw May 19 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Alcoshare carrying 59.5kg at $2.10. Thereabouts last start and should be competitive.
4
LINDA MEECH
Grey, Pink Band, Armbands And Cap
8 9x1x5 ENZO
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
P Donato, L Muollo, Mrs H Drechsler, M Calder, B Ong Tan, Miss S Barclay, Dr B Boan, Killara Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: C Lee), O Chan, M Bond, JBJH Racing (Mgr: J Blight), M Portia, T Paragalli, Mrs N Stuart, Having The Craic (Mgr: N Arundell), M Manias & D Buckley
Second-up today. Not raced for 36 days. Last run faded in the straight 5th of 7 at Pakenham Bm64 on May 16 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind The Negotiator carrying 59kg at $9. At only start last preparation came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Hamilton Mdn-Sw February 15 over 1400m defeating Van Scotia with 59.5kg at $4. Ready for improvement with that run under the belt.
6
ETHAN BROWN
NAVY , WHITE HALVED, WHITE SLEEVES, NAVY HALVED, CAP
9 156x SETTAT
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Busuttin Racing (Mgr: T L Busuttin), T G Heptinstall, A R Campbell, Ms N J Cruickshank, D R Platt, T M Pivac, M W Cummings, Ms H M Herd & Mrs D W Dormer
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Benalla Bm64 January 30 over 2100m, 6 len behind Cheval Savant carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. On debut won by nose Cranbourne Mdn-Sw December 29 over 1400m defeating Atteindre carrying 58kg at $9. Watch the market.
3
JYE MCNEIL
Lime Green, Navy Blue Sleeves, Hot Pink Cap
10 x4156 TUPPENCE HA'PENNY
SHANE STOCKDALE
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
R J Berry
Most recently 6th of 11 at Pakenham Bm58 on May 30 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Marlion's Dream with 62kg at $21. The race before that 5th of 10 at Moe 0 - 64 on May 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Fly On Bye carrying 57.5kg at $13. Will be tested.
16
CAMPBELL RAWILLER
Pink, Blue Dollar Sign, Armbands And Cap
11 7058x UNAMERICAN
MARK GREIG
8YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms H M McDowall & M W Greig
Resuming today after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Wyong Bm64 January 6 over 2100m, 23 len behind California Grass carrying 57.5kg at $67. First up last campaign 12th of 15 at Randwick Midway Bm72 October 21 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Peace Officer with 56kg at $101. Likely to run well.
1
T P MADDEN
Light Blue, Yellow Chevrons, Light Blue Sleeves, Yellow Seams, Yellow Cap
12 01594 GOT YOURSELF A GUN
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Revelstone Stud (Mgr: Mrs R A Garrett), Mrs A L Harry & J W Harry
Useful gelding. Last start 4th of 8 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm64 on June 14 over 1500m, 0.9 len behind Orion The Hunter with 58kg at $26. The run before that ran last of 9 at Wangaratta Bm64 on May 16 over 1590m, 6 len behind Crown Crusher carrying 58.5kg at $26. Not beaten far last start and worth including.
6
PATRICK MOLONEY
YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE CROSSED SASHES AND CAP
13 5567x BOBBLE
D & C FEEK
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
D W Adams & Mrs L M Adams
Resuming. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at Hobart 1000 Gneas January 21 over 1600m, 7 len behind Wings Of Song with 56kg at $17. Previously first up; fifth of 13 at Launceston 3yo SWP November 29 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Island Warrior carrying 56kg at $10. Looking to others for the winner.
15
NEIL FARLEY
CERISE, TEAL FIVE STARS
14 380x6 OBEDIENCE
BRETT SCOTT
8YO  BR/BL  MARE 57.0KG
P Milonakos
Second-up. First-up after three months struggled in the run home; second last of 7 at Bendigo Bm58 on June 4 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Loose On Gin with 58kg at $17. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on February 21 over 1600m, 2 len behind Dasho Lennie carrying 58kg at $9.50. Must improve significantly.
8
TATUM BULL
maroon, Black Spartan Helmet,Copper sleeves,black Halved Sleeves,black CAP,Copper  STRIPE
15 34x45 FALANGHINA
PHILLIP STOKES
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
B Lombardo
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 9 at Werribee F&M Bm64 on May 6 over 1100m, slow going 3.5 len behind Tiz Time carrying 58.5kg at $11. Second-up 5th of 10 at Pakenham 0 - 64 on May 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Hola Amigos with 56.5kg at $9. Capable of a strong showing.
3
THOMAS STOCKDALE
RED, WHITE AND AQUA HOOPED SLEEVES, WHITE AND AQUA SPOTS CAP
16 7x273 BIRTHDAY SUIT
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
6YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs J R Freedman, R J Garrigan, Dr F H Hawker, J P A Sist, Dr B A Boan, G A Paton, G Colbert, R E Stensholt, Dr R A Kelleher, Kerchunk (Mgr: T Beaston), Purple Pocket (Mgr: W McConville), Our Family Syndicate (Mgr: A J Ryan) & M R J A M (Mgr: A F Grant)
At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 11 at Bendigo F&M Bm58 on June 4 over 1300m, slow going 3.5 len behind Impending Diamond with 61kg at $6.50. The run before that 7th of 10 at Mornington F&M Bm58 on May 13 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Aeecee Supreme carrying 59.5kg at $6. Can improve again. Top chance.
9
BEAU MERTENS
NAVY, SILVER BAND, SILVER sleeves, WHITE STRIPED , NAVY CAP, WHITE POM POM
17 30x35 PARIS AFFAIR
DANNY O'BRIEN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Miss H R Penfold, Hedley Racing , F A Caccavari, Millie Property Pty Ltd , N Harris, A K Voller, G D Wayne, Ms D C Wayne, Carry The Boats (Mgr: P Lawrence), Rox Racing, G S Mellors, Fireball Racing Team (Mgr: R Harris), D B Meers, Sultans of Bling Racing & S Reynolds
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 3rd of 14 at this track Bm58 on May 10 over 1525m, on heavy track; 1.5 len behind Turn It Up Tommy with 61kg at $15. Second run from a spell led to the turn then faded 5th of 7 at Seymour Bm58 on May 31 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Bors carrying 61kg at $2.30. Right in this.
1
D W STACKHOUSE
Orange, Yellow H
18 15x98 MOONSHINE ANNIE
BRIAN MCGRATH
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
P Fusca
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up second last of 10 at Sale F&M Bm64 on May 19 over 1212m, slow going 6 len behind Milliondollarmumma carrying 58kg at $26. Second-up eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track 0 - 64 on June 6 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Elba carrying 54kg at $81. Can improve on recent efforts.
7
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
NAVY BLUE, PINK SASH, CREAM SLEEVES, PINK ARMBANDS AND CAP