Port Augusta   23 Jun 2024
 
GOING: G

Saltbush Livestock Rating 0 - 52 Handicap 1396m

Track: GOOD   Clouds (Max: 14)   Rail: True.  

Strong early tempo with Looks Like A Lady and Time Warrior leading the way. AL RANCHERO (1) was far from his best last start when finishing rearward at Gawler. Had been racing in much better form prior and usually performs his best at this venue. Takes benefit from the inside alley and can bounce back sharply. DEVINE ASSASSIN (3) improved sharply here last start when picking up impressively in the lane to score. Has an ugly draw this time, so is expected to be doing her best work late. HATEECH (5) hasn't won for a long time but did go close here two back when charging home to miss by less than a length. Not as effective here last start when sent out public elect but warrants serious thought on best figures. Smaller cases can also be made for SASSY ANGEL (9) and KNICKPOINT (6). SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Al Ranchero to win.
1 32230 AL RANCHERO
AARON BAIN & NED TAYLOR
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
A J Bain
Most recently sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 11 at Gawler Bm58 on June 10 over 1700m, slow going 11 len behind Fortis In Armis with 58kg at $7. The start before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 at this track Bm56 on May 31 over 1498m, 2.5 len behind Fair Legacy with 57kg at $2.60. Watch for sharp improvement.
1
CAITLIN TOOTELL
LIGHT BLUE, PURPLE SPOTS, WHITE STRIPE, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES, PURPLE SPOTS , SPOTS CAP
2 90x97 RUBBLE
KAREN BYRNES
9YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss K M Byrnes, R D Petersen & Mrs K C Petersen
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 9th of 14 at Balaklava Bm56 on June 5 over 1050m, slow going 12 len behind Lingani carrying 58kg at $81. Second run from a spell 7th of 14 at Balaklava Bm56 on June 19 over 1300m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Navy Gold carrying 54kg at $61. Prefer others.
3
TALA HUTCHINSON
WHITE, PURPLE MALTESE CROSS, ORANGE SLEEVES AND CAP
3 39761 DEVINE ASSASSIN
GARRET LYNCH
5YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs W E Daken & B J Daken
Last start won by 1.75 len at this track 0-52 June 9 over 1498m defeating Marina with 53.5kg at $9. The start before that 6th of 13 at Strathalbyn Cl1-Sw on May 29 over 2050m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Esky carrying 54kg at $26. Big chance to make it back-to-back successes.
11
BROOKE KING
RED, GREEN DIAGONAL HALVES, YELLOW SASH, GREEN SLEEVES, COLLAR, CAP, RED QUARTERS
4 x9050 CRY CRY BABY
MATTHEW SEYERS
5YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Kara martens
At the latest run second last of 12 at Gawler 0-56 on June 10 over 1500m, slow going 4.5 len behind Monseagle carrying 56.5kg at $17. The start before that 5th of 13 at Strathalbyn 0-56 on May 29 over 1350m, slow going 4.5 len behind Sadler's Song carrying 56.5kg at $9. Watch for her to be flashing home.
14
FELICITY ATKINSON
BLACK, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE AND PINK STRIPED SLEEVES, PINK CAP
5 49624 HATEECH
CLAUDETTE ROSE
8YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms C M Rose, J Clark & Miss A Wallace
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track 0-52 on June 9 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Berkinson with 57.5kg at $3. Before that 2nd of 12 at this track 0-52 on May 31 over 1100m, 0.9 len behind Berkinson with 57.5kg at $8.50. Among the better chances.
9
ROCHELLE MILNES
BLACK, RED DIAMONDS, LIME GREEN SLEEVES AND CAP
6 97335 KNICKPOINT
GARRET LYNCH
8YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
W W Lunn
At the latest run 5th of 10 at Balaklava 0-56 on June 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Ocean Blast carrying 54.5kg at $9.50. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 13 at Strathalbyn 0-56 on May 29 over 1350m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Sadler's Song with 54kg at $21. Has the ability to take this out.
8
SAIRYN FAWKE
WHITE, RED VEE , CHEVRONS SLEEVES, RED CAP
7 6x666 LOOKS LIKE A LADY
BRYAN HOLTHAM
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
PJ & J Hill Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd
At the latest run 6th of 11 at this track 0-52 on June 9 over 1498m, 8 len behind Devine Assassin with 57.5kg at $14. The start before that 6th of 8 at this track Cl2 on May 31 over 1396m, 8 len behind My Boy Jett with 54kg at $17. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
7
J POTTER
Gold, Royal Blue five Stars, Hooped Sleeves
8 00x70 COME AGAIN
KYM HEALY
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
K Healy, Mrs C Healy, B & K Ramsey Family Syndicate, J & KJ Davis Family Syndicate
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 8 at this track Cl2 on May 31 over 1396m, 13 len behind My Boy Jett with 54.5kg at $101. Second run from a spell ran last of 12 at Morphettville Parks 4yo+ Cl2 on June 8 over 1300m, 21 len behind Morris Minor with 54kg at $201. Wait until she shows more.
4
DYLAN CABOCHE
LIGHT BLUE, RED STAR, WHITE STRIPED SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE CAP, RED STAR
9 x5446 SASSY ANGEL
WAYLON HORNHARDT
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Mr W Hornhardt Mr G Buckley
Comes here off a 49-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 11 at this track 0-54 on May 5 over 1396m, 7 len behind Tundra carrying 53kg at $5.50. The race before that 4th of 8 at Balaklava F&M 0-62 on April 17 over 1400m, 3 len behind Nullify with 54kg at $26. Has the ability to be in the finish.
5
ALAN LAI
BLACK, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE AND PINK STRIPED SLEEVES, PINK CAP
10 88608 FLUFFY BUNNY FEET
TREVOR MONTGOMERIE
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
T R Montgomerie & S J Alexander
At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 8th of 12 at this track 0-52 on May 31 over 1100m, 7 len behind Berkinson carrying 57.5kg at $14. The race before that ran last of 11 at Balaklava F&M 0-56 on May 22 over 1050m, 17 len behind Trantoro with 57.5kg at $51. Needs to do more. Others better.
12
MARGARET COLLETT
BLACK, ORANGE STAR, WHITE SLEEVES, ORANGE HOOPS, BLACK ARMBAND, CUFFS, ORANGE CAP
11 x5058 LADY TUCAN
DANNY PENNA
6YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
D I Penna, Ms C E Burton, J S Penna, K J Penna, Miss H A Penna, Miss E G Burton & Mrs G B Fidge
Most recently from last on the turn 8th of 11 at Gawler F&M 0-56 on June 10 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Jive Baby with 56kg at $41. The start before that 5th of 11 at this track 0-54 on May 5 over 1396m, 9 len behind Tiny Rebel carrying 56kg at $11. Not this time.
10
JADE DOYLE
Navy Blue, White five Stars,Red Sleeves,navy cap,white STARS
12 x7080 FRUSCIANTE
JARROD LYNCH
7YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
D Tootell
Last start ran last of 11 at Balaklava Cl1 on June 5 over 1609m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Mortgage Man carrying 54kg at $41. The race before that 8th of 12 at Strathalbyn F&M 0-56 on May 19 over 1350m, on a slow track; 7 len behind L'esperance Rock carrying 57kg at $26. Not here.
6
NICOLA YUEN
ORANGE, BLACK T, COLLAR AND CUFFS, CHECKED SLEEVES AND CAP, BLACK PEAK
13 45x78 TIME WARRIOR
DENNIS MCMAHON
8YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs S C Davis
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 7th of 12 at this track 0-52 on May 31 over 1100m, 6 len behind Berkinson carrying 59.5kg at $13. Second run from a spell raced on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 11 at this track 0-52 on June 9 over 1200m, 8 len behind Berkinson with 58kg at $11. This looks too tough.
2
ALANA LIVESEY
Cerise, Black Lightning Bolt, Black Cap
14 8594x ELEGANT POETESS
JOHN MACMILLAN
7YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
T L & Mrs J A Day
Resuming today after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 9 at Strathalbyn Cl1-Sw February 21 over 2050m, 4 len behind Hostess Susie carrying 57kg at $9.50. First up last campaign second last of 9 at Scone Cl1 November 13 over 1100m, 6 len behind Ms Reeves with 52kg at $41. Can return in winning form.
6
Black, Red Sash, White Sleeves, Red Cap
15 x4006 VIVA LA VIDA
BILL BOGARTS
6YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs J R Bogarts & B W Bogarts
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at this track 0-52 on May 31 over 1100m, 6 len behind Berkinson with 53.5kg at $41. Before that second last of 11 at this track 0-54 on May 17 over 1200m, 11 len behind Riched with 52.5kg at $41. This looks too tough.
5
Red, White Star
16 05373 DAVEEDO
SHARYN RATSCH
8YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs S Ratsch, D W Ratsch, Ms B Lenaine-Smith & J Winson
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at this track 0-52 on June 9 over 1498m, 5.5 len behind Devine Assassin carrying 54kg at $16. Before that 7th of 9 at Hawker 0-52 on May 25 over 1400m, 7 len behind Slim Jim with 55.5kg at $12. Wide draw a test.
13
WESLEY CAVE
GOLD, LIME GREEN MALTESE CROSS AND SLEEVES, GOLD CAP