Canberra   20 Sep 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

JOHN MCGRATH AUTO GROUP PLATE 1300m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 14)   Rail: Out 3m Entire. (Pent: 3.78).  

Jazz All Knight to take up the running with Thread Fighter and Dodge The Dark close at hand. Another good race. IMPENDING HARMONY (7) resumes for the premier local barn (Dryden). She has pieces of form good enough and no surprise to see her presented more forward this time around. Each way. OAKY DOAKS (10) was beaten 2L here on debut and didn't have the best of it. He maps well and Cahill is aboard today replacing Innes Jnr who rides the above. Fitter and has decent claims. VERONA FORCE (14) debuts for Dryden and has trialled well. Has a 2kg claim and the early betting suggests she's got the ability. will be key. JAZZ ALL KNIGHT (8) peaks and has claims. Needs to manage a wide gate. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Impending Harmony each way.
1 55x9 ADVOCATED
B JOSEPH & P & M JONES
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
J J R Partnership, P H Joseph, M G Jones, Mrs M Guthrie-Curran, W J Gill, R I Hitchcock, B J Hitchcock, M G Howlin, C Sullings, R Robinson, K J McCloy, M A Mansour, P J Richards, D Alfred, M McNamara, Mrs A J McNamara, J T Ellis, C McManus, Mrs M H Lyne & Mid Richmond Plumbers
Second-up. First-up after a year got back early 9th of 12 at Gundagai Super Mdn on September 8 over 1180m, slow going 11 len behind Dame Annie with 57kg at $19. Previously second-up with blinkers first time; 5th of 7 at Goulburn Ctry Mdn on September 22 over 1300m, 12 len behind Fairness Is Best with 56kg at $26. Unlikely to threaten.
14
YELLOW, RED DIAMOND, YELLOW SLEEVES,RED ARMBAND,RED CAP,YELLOW SPOTS
2 60x0 ALPINE SHAFT
JACK VAN DUREN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs K M Hansch & Ms D O'neill
Second run back. First-up after 10 months ran last of 10 at Queanbeyan Mdn on September 10 over 1000m, 16 len behind My Last Hooray with 58kg at $101. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Sapphire Coast Ctry Mdn on November 27 over 1200m, slow going 27 len behind Craving Magic with 58kg at $151. Should improve but still looking elsewhere.
5
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Yellow, Black Hoops, Black Sleeves, Yellow Stars, Quartered Cap
3 04x3 BELLANGRY BOY
MARTIN GUENTHER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
T C Sharman, D E Leyden, T P Armstrong, C R Sharman, T J Elliot, D J Turner, W A Harmer, H Roods, M McCudden & Mrs L M Cheetham
Second-up. First-up after nearly two years 3rd of 9 at Gundagai Mdn-Sw on September 8 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Taxpayer carrying 59kg at $21. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at Queanbeyan Mdn-Sw on November 26 2022 over 1200m, 7 len behind Big Baz with 65.5kg at $3.50. Strips fitter and will be around the mark.
4
J PENZA
Royal Blue, White Inverted Triangle
4 655x DODGE THE DARK
JOE CLEARY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J Cleary, H Chikirov, B H Carney, J Shepherdson, I G Johnston, W R Green, N Mynott, M S Johnston & C E Bailey
He is resuming after a four months break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at Cootamundra Mdn-Sw May 18 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind That's The Word carrying 59kg at $4. On debut sixth of 11 at Moruya Ctry Mdn-Sw April 26 over 1010m, 3.5 len behind Huddersfield carrying 58.5kg at $16. Keep onside.
1
MIKAYLA WEIR
Lime Green, Purple Sash, White Sleeves, Purple And White Quartered Cap
5 x0007 THREAD FIGHTER
GRATZ VELLA
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
A C Vella & Ms C Vella
At the latest run 7th of 10 at Queanbeyan Mdn on September 10 over 1000m, 8 len behind My Last Hooray with 55kg at $10. The run before that second last of 11 at Sapphire Coast Mdn-Sw on July 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Ken'ker carrying 59kg at $41. Likely to struggle again.
3
DAMON BUDLER
Orange, Grey Stripes
6 48x6x BARZURA BRONTIE
TOM WILSON
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
E C Politch & Mrs M A Politch
Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation 6th of 11 at Moruya Mdn-Sw on September 12 2023 over 1210m, 8 len behind Santorini Sun with 55kg at $13. First up last campaign second last of 9 at this track 2yo Hcp on January 20 2023 over 1000m, 6 len behind Ganbare carrying 55kg at $21. Was runner-up in a trial at Queanbeyan on September 10 over 900m. Later.
9
MS JESS TAYLOR
BROWN, YELLOW DIAMOND, YELLOW SLEEVES AND CAP
7 4334x IMPENDING HARMONY
KEITH DRYDEN
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Laurel Oak Bloodstock P/L, Redbank North P/L, R & J Wise, Laurel Oak Harmony, J R Miller, C R Amon, S A Morgan, S C New, Mrs J Saville, L V Saville, M A Naprta, Mrs P V Doble, Mrs S M King & Ms A Dryden
Resumes. Finished off last preparation fourth of 11 at Moruya Ctry Mdn May 26 over 1425m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Rockathon carrying 56.5kg at $2.80. First up last campaign ran last of 9 at this track Fedral Mdn March 10 over 1200m, soft track; 12 len behind Acheson carrying 55kg at $51. Useful type who should go well.
7
JAMES INNES JNR
WHITE, GREEN CROSSED SASHES, RED SLEEVES AND CAP
8 x5244 JAZZ ALL KNIGHT
B JOSEPH & P & M JONES
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
J J R Partnership, P H Joseph, Mrs M Guthrie-Curran, Mrs D G Jones, Racing Flock, Mrs R Gillespie-Jones, A Kinloch, W H Collins, Mrs J M Collins, Miss M D Collins, G F Baker, Ms B E Crowe, D A Bell, S W Bowerman, Mrs M A Bowerman, Mrs H L Buckley, H R Buckley, P F Slater & H Fettell
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 33-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 9 at Moruya Super Mdn-Sw on August 18 over 1210m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Exit Fee carrying 55.5kg at $13. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 14 at Forbes Super Mdn on August 4 over 1300m, slow going 1.5 len behind Bamboula with 55kg at $3. Hard to beat on her best form.
11
PATRICK SCORSE
Yellow, Red Diamond And Armbands, Red CAP,Yellow Spots Cap
9 480 ROGUE 'N' READY
DANIELLE SEIB
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Ms T M Parry
Last start ran last of 10 at this track Ctry Mdn on September 6 over 1000m, 4 len behind Xceptional Fella carrying 57kg at $17. The start before that got back early 8th of 11 at Canberra Acton Mdn on July 10 over 1080m, 7 len behind Angel In The Wind carrying 57kg at $21. Later.
8
HANNAH WILLIAMS
AQUA, WHITE SPOTS, QUARTERED CAP
10 5 OAKY DOAKS
TODD SMART
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
B McAlister, T Smart & S Rose
At debut, 5th of 10 at this track Ctry Mdn on September 6 over 1000m, 2 len behind Xceptional Fella with 57.5kg at $13. Has ability and can step up with the run under the belt.
2
M A CAHILL
Black And Gold Stripes, STRIPE SLEEVES, Black Cap, Gold Spots, Gold Pom Pom
11 7 UNDER THE HOOD
DANIELLE SEIB
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Champion Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J P Abrahams), Ms D L Seib, H J Chapman, Mrs P L Mei, D Attard, S J Lowden, Mrs S J Codner, K J Wheeler, S R Dunn, C D Hands, Mrs D L Fisher, W S Simpson, T S Fisher, G F Furner, R M Farrar, H Bayliss, Sedgewyn (Mgr: J E Abrahams), S Brown & Dream Team (Mgr: A Bognar)
Was well-supported at debut, got back early 7th of 14 at Wagga Super Mdn on September 5 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Miss Mikki Isle carrying 56.5kg at $3. Can do better. Expected to improve sharply.
10
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Red, White Champion Thoroughbreds Logo And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
12 6 CHEBICI
MATTHEW KELLEY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs N M Kelley, W T Holdsworth, A D Phillips, B R Williams, C T Newton, D L Adams, D J Snowden, Ms D J Blyton, Mrs I J Snowden, Mrs L S Venables, M Witt, M Lane, Mrs M S Johnson, J M Schofield, N Murphy, P S Murphy, Miss S Adams, T A Schofield, A C Brooks & W J Snowden
Dual acceptor. At debut, 6th of 10 at this track Ctry Mdn on September 6 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Xceptional Fella carrying 56kg at $16. Likely improver.
12
Aqua, White Chevrons, Striped Cap
13 5 RILEYCAT
PAT MURPHY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
K M Syrek, C J McIntosh, D A Cassells, M Canellis, J Taylor, M J Canellis, S P Cross, T W Carnell, N R Taylor, M J Batt, D J Anderson, D L Irvine, J D McGrath & E P Robinson
At debut, 5th of 12 at Gundagai Super Mdn on September 8 over 1180m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Dame Annie with 55kg at $7.50. Others look better prospects.
10
LOUISE DAY
WHITE, BLUE VEE, BLUE STRIPE SLEEVES ,BLUE STRIPES CAP
14 VERONA FORCE
KEITH DRYDEN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Ms P A Buchanan, Redbank North Pty Ltd (Mgr J Middleton), M G Houston, Kiamala Racing (Mgr A D Jolley), D L Weston, J R Moffitt, H P Dunn, G J Moffitt, L K Smith & N Wilcox
First starter. Three-year-old filly by Castelvecchio out of Frictional. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 900m at Canberra September 6. Watch for any market moves.
6
REBECCA BRONETT PRAG
Red And White Stripes, Aqua Blue Sleeves, White Armbands And Cap