Hawkesbury   11 Jul 2024
 
GOING: H(8)

CLARENDON TAVERN MIDWAY CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1500m

Track: HEAVY 8   Clear (Max: 17)   True  

The trio Irish Bliss, La Belle Claire and Vegas Dream will set a strong tempo. SHADOW EXPRESS (9) broke through for his maiden victory over 1500m at this track on June 18. Finds a fairly weak C1 today and can win again from the good gate. IRISH BLISS (3) returns from a 30 day let-up and racing in career best form. Got off the mark two-back before powering home late when a gritty second over 1700m at Scone in BM66 class on June 11. Blinkers go on and can play a leading role again. COASTAL GROOVE (7) sat on the speed in the heavy (10) conditions when a fighting second over 1600m at Scone on July 2. Lloyd sticks and will prove hard to hold out late. ANOTHER FORTUNE (8) on the quick back-up when scoring a well deserved Maiden victory over today's track and trip on June 25. Confidence is high and can take a hand in the finish again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 9,3,7,8.
1 6x6x5 KONING
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
NSW Tycoons (Mgr: S K Brown), B Julien, J Davine, M McKelvie, Bundarra Breeding and Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: T E Kennedy), G R Dwyer, Mrs J T Dwyer & D Greer
Racing second-up today. Last run 5th of 7 at this track Cl1 on June 25 over 1300m, on a slow track; 11 len behind I Am Famous carrying 60.5kg at $14. At only start last preparation ran last in a small field at this track Cl1 on March 9 over 1500m, 9 len behind Long Genes with 60kg at $2.40. Needs to lift.
10
CHAD SCHOFIELD
Light Blue And Navy Halves, NSW Tycoons Logo, Diamonds Sleeves, Diamonds Cap
2 29x43 STRAY
RICHARD COLLETT
7YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Mrs V Panya, Miss MAR Bozsity & Ms V Zdraveska
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 10 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on May 25 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Bakerloo carrying 55kg at $9.50. Last start raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at this track Cl1 on June 18 over 1600m, slow going 1.5 len behind Fifth Force carrying 59.5kg at $2.80. Others are preferred.
18
A CALDER
Yellow, Dark Blue Diamond, Light Blue Sleeves, Dark Blue Cap
3 x2312 IRISH BLISS
NATHAN DOYLE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
S Stojanovski, Mrs K A Stojanovski, W G Sanderson, L D Burns & Mrs P M Burns
Useful gelding. Comes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 14 at Scone Bm66 on June 11 over 1700m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Rothrock with 59kg at $5.50. The start before that came from midfield and won by 2 len at Kembla Grange Prov Mdn-Sw May 28 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Divine Ella carrying 59kg at $7.50. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. In the mix again.
3
LEE MAGORRIAN
Green And Gold Checks, Purple Sleeves, Gold Cap
4 21x42 PLUCKTEN
DAMIEN LANE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
S J Raines & M J Sheer
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming got back early 4th of 7 at this track Cl1 on May 23 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Eye Of The Fire with 58.5kg at $16. Second-up took up a position near the tail 2nd of 10 at Dubbo Cg&E Cl1 on June 19 over 1300m, on a slow track; neck behind Foxwell carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. Must be respected.
6
ANNA ROPER
Pink, Blue Quarters, Quartered Sleeves And Cap
5 95x03 TIGERS ROAR
GREGORY HICKMAN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
L A Schmidt, B V Clohesy, Mrs T A Clohesy, Ms L M Clohesy, Ms M Clohesy, Ms K J Harry & A N Schuman
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up of 14 at Scone Cl1 on May 17 over 1100m, slow going 10 len behind Pisanello with 58.5kg at $41. Last start 3rd in a small field at Newcastle Cl1 on June 15 over 1400m, in the wet; 10 len behind She's Unusual carrying 59kg at $11. Doesn't pose too much of a threat.
9
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Purple, Yellow Seams, Stars on Sleeves, Yellow and Purple Stars Cap
6 166x6 TAKE ME TO CHURCH
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs B J Warton, Mrs C J Duggan & D Duggan
Second-up. First-up after five months settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Newcastle Cl1 on June 29 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Imposant with 58.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up eased back early on 6th of 11 at Newcastle Mid Bm64 on January 11 over 1300m, 3 len behind Obvious Step with 57.5kg at $2.90. Needs more time.
6
CHAD SCHOFIELD
Royal Blue, Orange Checks, Royal Blue Sleeves, Checked Cap
7 72912 COASTAL GROOVE
NATHAN DOYLE
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Miss C Greig
Racing well. Most recently led but faded 2nd of 8 at Scone Prov Cl1 on July 2 over 1600m, in the wet; 2 len behind Rapt with 58kg at $16. The start before that won by a head at Newcastle Mid 3yo Mdn June 15 over 1400m in the wet defeating Mega Fight carrying 57kg at $9.50. Capable of a strong showing.
5
ZAC LLOYD
Yellow, Purple Stripes, Stars Sleeves, Star Cap And Pom Pom
8 x4981 ANOTHER FORTUNE
CLAIRE LEVER
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
B W Haager, M L Purvis, E M Haager, J M Haager, Ms Z M Clarke, Miss J L Stewart, A J Haager, M R King & T G Harper
Useful gelding. At the latest run won by 1.4 len at this track Mdn June 25 over 1500m in soft going defeating Mega Fight with 55kg at $6.50. The start before that sat on the pace before fading 8th of 10 at this track Prov Mdn on June 18 over 1300m, slow going 2.75 len behind Nefertari carrying 55kg at $19. Big chance again now that the penny has dropped.
5
WINONA COSTIN
Black, Turquoise Checked Halves, Seams Sleeves And Cap
9 x2771 SHADOW EXPRESS
BLAKE RYAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
H G M Bryce
Useful type. Last start won by a long-neck at this track Mdn June 18 over 1500m on a rain affected track defeating Pierant carrying 56kg at $6. The run before that got back early 7th of 10 at Kembla Grange Mdn on June 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Fifth Force with 57kg at $5. Confidence high so a repeat performance is on the cards.
2
ALYSHA COLLETT
Royal Blue, Four White Diamonds, Black Sleeves, White Seams, Black Cap
10 x4361 LA BELLE CLAIRE
PAUL & MARTHA CAVE
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Ms M Cave, R B Thomas, Ms S Meers & A J Thomas
Most recently favourite; won by 2.25 len at Wyong Super Mdn-Sw June 27 over 1600m in soft going defeating Dalio with 55kg at $3. The run before that 6th of 8 at Canterbury Mdn-Sw on June 19 over 1550m, slow going 8 len behind Lenape Vibe carrying 57kg at $41. Racing well and can win again.
1
MS MOLLY BOURKE
WHITE, BLUE BRACES, RED CAP
11 7x826 SING A LOVE SONG
SARA RYAN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Viribright Racing (Mgr: Y P Cheng)
Group 3 placegetter. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start got back early 6th of 12 at Randwick Kensington Cg&E Bm72 on June 12 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Pure Alpha with 54kg at $21. Before that 2nd of 9 at this track Cl1 on May 23 over 1300m, 0.6 len behind Monte Maximus carrying 57kg at $6. Likely to be attacking the line strongly.
8
ASHLEY MORGAN
RED, YELLOW HOOPS, STARS ON SLEEVES, RED CAP, YELLOW STAR
12 65194 TAKEOVER ARTIST
GARY PORTELLI
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
G E Williams, Mrs A Edwards, Mrs D Chambers, Mrs C Chambers, Mrs K Anderson, Miss K R Kadell, T A Hall, J Edwards, T Molloy, G M Webster, D J Caldwell, M J Lakey, N G Whatley, M Alvisio, S A Alvisio, D N Raffin & D M Webcke
Last start eased back early on 4th of 8 at Wyong Cl1 on June 27 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Aix En Provence with 55kg at $41. The start before that ran last of 9 at this track Cl1 on June 18 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Fifth Force with 55kg at $17. Faces a tough assignment.
12
JETT STANLEY
White, Orange Stars
13 3x224 BANKER'S AMAZING
MITCHELL BEER
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
BANKER'S STABLE
Racing well. At the latest run 4th of 8 at Newcastle Prov Cl1 on June 22 over 1400m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Gallic Fox with 54.5kg at $4. Before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 7 at Goulburn Bm58 on June 3 over 1300m, slow going 0.7 len behind Obelius carrying 60.5kg at $1.80. Going well. Leading chance.
4
REGAN BAYLISS
RED, BLACK B, CAP
14 x83x3 LADY GOLD
TERRY CROFT
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Miss K J Anderson
Second run back. First-up after seven months 3rd in a small field at this track Mid Cl1 on June 18 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Inquisitive Legend carrying 56kg at $15. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Kembla Grange Mid Cl1 on December 9 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Let's Go Bro carrying 56kg at $7. Improver with winning prospects.
11
KEAGAN LATHAM
PALE GREEN, RED DIAMONDS AND SLEEVES, PALE GREEN ARMBANDS, RED CAP
15 78x43 STAR LEGACY
GARY PORTELLI
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Brisbane Meadows (Mgr: Ms F Mylan), G & G Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: A Giotas), J Kotowicz, P Signorelli, L Signorelli, Marrickville Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: N J Smith), M W Smith, A Konstantakopoulos, V Macri, F D'Arrigo & G Portelli
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 9 at Kembla Grange Mid Cl1 on May 28 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Monte Kate with 56kg at $13. Second-up 3rd of 7 at this track Cl1 on June 25 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind I Am Famous carrying 54kg at $19. This race is well within his grasp.
3
Cerise And White Checks
16 53741 MIDNIGHT AFFAIR
DAVID PFIEFFER
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mad About Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: S A Duff), Mrs K Duff, S N Gordon, Musketeers Racing (Mgr: A Spring), A Woods, JEOB Racing (Mgr: D D Follmi), Bradbury Boys (Mgr: T A Devine), JL Sorrenti, Mrs K Gibson, L W Maloney, C J Ryan, C T O'Hara, Mrs R J O'Hara, R Cornale & N J Olive
Form hard to fault. Most recently was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.7 len at Goulburn Mdn-Sw June 21 over 1300m on a rain affected track defeating Amaretto Bo with 57kg at $19. The race before that 4th of 8 at Goulburn Mdn on June 3 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Tycoon Artie carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. Racing well and can win again.
15
JASON COLLETT
Light Blue, Red Vee, Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
17 88554 TEARS FOR FEARS
LEE & CHERIE CURTIS
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
C Crockett
Most recently 4th of 7 at this track Cl1 on June 25 over 1300m, slow going 7 len behind I Am Famous carrying 55kg at $14. The run before that eased back early on 5th of 7 at Kembla Grange Cl1 on May 28 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Tartana with 55kg at $13. Fully tested on her recent run.
9
J FORD
Pale Blue, Black Braces, Armbands And Striped Cap
18 1x948 MULVADER
THERESA BATEUP
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
J J Fish, W J Craig, W J Bennett, P Wensemius, M J Robinson, Mrs J Johnson, Ms J A Coburn, J W Stone, J Box, G R Cassar, M V Swanson, WLA Racing(M J Salter), A Van Der Berg, Frostenkshaw(W H L Frost), M A Sommerville, M Cupitt, PMBS Punting (B J Smith), R A Bonnici & Mrs L Gray
Comes off a 49 day let-up. Most recently 8th of 10 at this track Mid Cl1 on May 23 over 1600m, 13 len behind Watch My Girl with 57kg at $17. Before that 4th of 9 at Goulburn Cl1 on May 7 over 1500m, on heavy track; 2.75 len behind Hardazhell carrying 59kg at $3.50. Likely to struggle.
10
Navy Blue, JJJ Racing Logo, White Sleeves, Light Blue Armbands, Light Blue Cap, Navy Blue Star
19 837x8 MANDALONG STARZ
GARY NICKSON
5YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Mandalong Studs (Mgr: R Pisaturo)
Second-up. First-up after three months 8th of 10 at Newcastle Cl1 on June 29 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Imposant carrying 55kg at $101. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Goulburn Mdn-Sw on August 14 over 1400m, in the wet; 18 len behind Harlow Mist with 56kg at $81. Unlikely to threaten.
7
MS OLIVIA DALTON
Pink, Black Seams, Striped Cap