Canterbury   31 Jan 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

THE AGENCY REAL ESTATE HANDICAP 1250m

Track: Soft 6   Rain (Max: 22)   Rail: +6m Entire. (Pent: 5.34)  

They will be getting along early with Let's Go Bro and Walkin'talkin' leading the charge. BARTOLF (10) scored a sharp win on resumption two-back, before failing to handle the heavy (8) going as fav when finishing seventh and pulling up with a poor recovery rate over 1200m at Warwick Farm. Can sit just off the speed from the low draw and return to form on the firmer surface. FRENCH MARINE (11) improved with each run this time in and ready to win with Roper's 3kg claim. Has raced well in this class in the past and doesn't have to improve much to take this out. OAKFIELD DUKE (1) last win came over this track and trip last July and fitter after two runs back in stronger class. Maps well with J Mac riding and has the numbers to take this out. ROUSSILLON (4) continued the good recent form third-up when charging late with the 59kg to run second over 1250m at this track. Tongue-tie goes on and is capable of running into the minor money. SUGGESTED PLAY: Bartolf to return to winning form.
1 70x75 OAKFIELD DUKE
KRIS LEES
6YO  GREY  GELDING 61.0KG
B Mackenzie
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up second last of 8 at Randwick Bm78 on January 4 over 1100m, 3 len behind With Your Blessing carrying 55kg at $61. Second-up from last on the turn 5th of 7 at Rosehill 4yo+ Bm78 on January 18 over 1100m, slow going 3 len behind South Of India with 57.5kg at $26. Looks ready to win.
6
JAMES MCDONALD
Lime Green, Gold Maltese Cross
2 8x611 WALKIN'TALKIN'
GARY PORTELLI
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Elite Thoroughbreds Racing (Mgr: A Allan), Dr D A Worthley, D G Burgun, Ms M A Meli, S T Gudgeon, A J Araujo, M A Weir, J A Forrest, Miss E M Boyd, W Cootes, S M Pettman, M Mckeough, TMMJ Racing (Mgr: A J Maude), J J Salter, M R Denny, M Seth, S J Moxey, C Thomas & G B Dougherty
Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently won by 3 len at this track Cg&E Bm72 January 17 over 1250m on a soft track defeating Roussillon with 55.5kg at $5.50. The run before that won by 0.6 len at this track 5yo+ Bm72 January 1 over 1250m defeating Lady Extreme carrying 53kg at $11. Jumps sharply in weight from the wide gate, prefer others.
11
MS MOLLY BOURKE
White, Elite Thoroughbreds Logo, Deep Sky Blue Collar, Deep Sky Blue Sleeves, White Stripe, Deep Sky Blue Cap
3 0478x BLAZERRO
JOSEPH IBLE
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
N Bennett, A Stanley, Outside the Box Racing (Mgr: R Pettman), An Capall go tapa, G Koletti, R Buckley, Mrs S Buckley, M Broadhead, Mrs D Broadhead, Delolama, B Walkington, S Dellow, CosCo, B Britten, N Bull, Bennett Racing Blazing Snitzel, B Feldmann, Ms E Thomson & Shadwell Farm Racing
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm74 July 24 over 1500m, soft track; 5 len behind Zoltan carrying 59kg at $11. When resuming last campaign 11th of 15 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 May 25 over 1400m, 5 len behind Le Ferrari with 55kg at $81. See how he returns.
2
J FORD
BLACK, ORANGE CHECKS, BENNETT RACING LOGO, WHITE CHECKED SLEEVES, BLACK, ORANGE CHECKED CAP
4 9x532 ROUSSILLON
CLARE COLLETT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
C M Collett
Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 9 at this track Cg&E Bm72 on January 17 over 1250m, slow going 3 len behind Walkin'talkin' with 59kg at $18. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Wyong Cusick - Cl4 on December 31 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Slinky with 58kg at $13. Nice effort last time. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
10
JASON COLLETT
CREAM, EMERALD GREEN VEE ,CAP
5 67x33 SO GOOD SO COOL
SARA RYAN
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng)
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Kembla Grange Prov Bm68 on December 28 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Mogwai with 58kg at $2.90. Last start 3rd of 9 at this track Cg&E Bm72 on January 17 over 1250m, slow going 3 len behind Walkin'talkin' with 56kg at $10. This line-up might test him.
1
ZAC LLOYD
Red, Yellow band, Stripe Sleeves
6 x3472 FURY
M, W & J HAWKES
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), Exset Racing (Mgr: J Bartolo), B & C Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: B A Dorman), Gilgai Farm (Mgr: R R Jamieson), Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), G T Ryan, M Rowsthorn, R Smith & Wright Racing (Mgr: P J Wright)
Last start 2nd of 8 at Newcastle Cg&E Bm64 on January 10 over 1250m, on a slow track; neck behind Angara carrying 60.5kg at $6. Before that 7th of 10 at Caulfield Heath Bm64 on November 28 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Haraldus carrying 60kg at $4. Not far away of late. Worth consideration.
9
TYLER SCHILLER
NAVY, YELLOW LIGHTNING BOLT, ARMBANDS ,CAP
7 00x04 PEAK
ADAM DUGGAN
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
TCR (Mgr: P Coffey)
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Not raced for 36 days. First-up 10th of 12 at this track 5yo+ Bm72 on November 20 over 1100m, 4 len behind Yiska with 58kg at $21. Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Mid Bm64 on December 26 over 1150m, 2.5 len behind Spicy Hotpot with 59kg at $8. Likely to find this out of reach.
8
TOM SHERRY
Dark Green, Brown Crossed Sashes
8 218 BELIEVE IN ANGELS
JOSEPH PRIDE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
D J Cherry, A D Cherry, D L Cherry, Mrs A M Cherry, K W Hawtin, M C Sparkes, Mrs K L Sparkes, M A Jackson & Mrs W M Jackson
At the latest run 8th of 10 at Randwick Kensington 3&4yo Bm64 on January 22 over 1250m, 2.25 len behind Idle Flyer carrying 61kg at $26. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.6 len at Warwick Farm 3yo+ MDN-Sw January 8 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Modella carrying 59kg at $6.50. Has ability but others are better placed.
5
CHAD SCHOFIELD
Lime Green, Black five Stars, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, BLACK DIAGONAL STRIPES, LIME GREEN CAP, BLACK QUARTERS
9 4052x LET'S GO BRO
J M AUSTIN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
J B Critchley, P J Dooley, I Lister, D S Chasle, A C Huigen, Ms A I Gibson, Mrs M A Epple, D Kiriczenko & J M Austin
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second of 9 at Newcastle Mid Bm68 August 29 over 1500m, a head behind Northern Eyes with 58kg at $2.50. When resuming last campaign eighth of 12 at Rosehill 3&4yo Bm72 June 1 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Cigar Flick with 56.5kg at $16. Happy to risk.
7
ADAM HYERONIMUS
PINK, LIGHT BLUE DIAMONDS
10 6x417 BARTOLF
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON
3YO  B/BR  COLT 56.0KG
Segenhoe Thoroughbreds Australia (Mgr: K W Maloney)
At the latest run second last of 8 at Warwick Farm 3&4yo Bm72 on January 8 over 1200m, in the wet; 10 len behind Husk with 56kg at $1.95. The start before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.5 len at Beaumont (Newcastle) Bm64 December 19 over 1250m defeating Shelstein with 57.5kg at $2.10. Has ability and is well placed to atone on the firmer surface.
3
RONAN WHELAN
Red, Yellow Seams, seams sleeves , Yellow Cap
11 4x622 FRENCH MARINE
KRIS LEES
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Lees Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: K A Lees), A Carusi, S Straughen, A P Agius & D S Buttigeig
Going well. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Wyong Bm64 on January 26 over 1300m, 1.2 len behind King's Duty carrying 56kg at $6.50. The race before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Kembla Grange Prov Bm68 on January 4 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Spirit Of Varanasi with 53.5kg at $13. Rates highly and is a top-three chance.
4
ANNA ROPER
ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW LIGHTNING BOLT AND SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE CAP
12 250x7 TENDERIZE
GARY PORTELLI
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
G Portelli, Segenhoe Thoroughbreds Australia , Silver Sovereign , D A Player, Mrs A McDonnell, Ms S E Burton, G Duffy, T J O'Connor, P Wilkin, B P Rouse, C Smith, C L Jarrett, S Auston, W Coulston, C G Lloyd, Fairsky Racing (Mgr: S Stumbles), Pauline Racing Club, F P Jermanus & Portelli Tenderize
Second-up. First-up after five months 7th of 10 at Orange Bm66 on January 10 over 1280m, 2 len behind Nomorenightshift carrying 59kg at $5. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Rosehill Bm72 on February 28 over 1400m, slow going 0.9 len behind Cadetship with 55.5kg at $17. Others make more appeal.
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RED, YELLOW SEAMS, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW SEAMS, YELLOW CAP