Doomben   12 Apr 2025
 
GOING: H(10)

SKY RACING No Metro Wins Handicap 1350m

Track: HVY10   Rain (Max: 22)   Rail: +3m Entire. (Pent: 5.98)  

The Hanger Cat should have enough pace to lead a low-pressure contest. THANKYOU HENRY (5) has been knocking on the door of another victory with consecutive runner-up finishes and strikes a winnable contest here. Has placed three from four around this circuit, draws low and gets 1.5kg off with the claim. Ticks a few boxes. READY FOR ANYTHING (2) is a two-time winner over this course and distance and is drawn to get all the favours from the inside marble. Looms as a serious threat. EL PENSADOR (9) resumes here but has tuned up for this with two solid trials and a strong showing while fresh would not surprise. TRAPEDO (14) saves her best form for this distance range and carries a postage stamp on her back. In the mix. SCUD (7) best of the rest. SUGGESTED PLAY: Thankyou Henry to get a well-deserved victory.
1 12x42 THE HANGER CAT
BRETT CAVANOUGH
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs L E Cavanough
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 4th of 7 at Scone Bm82 on March 21 over 1000m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Lonhro's Queen with 61kg at $8. Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Wellington Town Plate Bm87 on March 31 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 0.7 len behind Two Ya Got with 58.5kg at $3.50. Likely improver who is worth including.
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DAMIEN THORNTON
Black, Pink Horse Shoes, Quartered Cap
2 45462 READY FOR ANYTHING
MATTHEW DUNN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Topline Thoroughbreds (Mgr: A J Carroll), R Chua, D J Rajander, A L Bartlett, L J Furber, R D Hutchison, R J Kenny, J K Kiss, G F Maher, Mrs M A Carroll, J A Spooner, R Grono, T W Pease, Mrs J M Dittmar, Mrs J L Calvert & Ms C K Harris
Most recently 2nd of 10 at Gold Coast Gold Jewel on March 15 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Red Defcon with 55kg at $3.50. The start before that 6th of 15 at this track Bm78 on February 22 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind He's Heaven carrying 58.5kg at $14. Draws well and is a strong winning chance.
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A MALLYON
Royal Blue, White Topline Logo, Striped Sleeves And Cap
3 234x5 RHYTHM IS A DANCER
BRETT CAVANOUGH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
B F Cavanough & J F Cavanough
Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 14 at Muswellbrook Skellatar Bm90 on March 28 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Celui carrying 56kg at $31. Previously second-up won by a head at Tamworth Spring Cup September 30 over 1200m in soft going defeating Russley Crown carrying 58kg at $3.30. Looks up against it here and prefer others.
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COBI VITLER
Black, Pink Horseshoes, Quartered Cap
4 4x112 CHIEF WITNESS
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Hancox Bloodstock P/L's Hilton (Mgr: Ms S F Hancox), R A Barlow, J P T Batkin, A Chong, P Chrystie, A R Connoley, G Dean, S J Fowler, Patrol No 6 (Mgr: M Hingerty), M J Humphrys, T G Johnson, R J Kennelly, P A Nixon, C Parker, J Rath & L A Smith
Most recently 2nd of 8 at this track Bm70 on March 19 over 1350m, head behind Demitasse carrying 60.5kg at $9. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track Cl4 February 26 over 1350m defeating Treporti carrying 56kg at $7.50. Promising effort last time out. Has a good strike rate and is among the main hopes.
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SIOBHAN RUTLEDGE
Pink, White Quarters
5 2x522 THANKYOU HENRY
TONY GEORGIEFF
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
D A Georgieff, M P Denham, K F Denham, Dr H Ung, D J Rice, M J Rice, K W Lacey, C M Bailey, Mrs A M Denham, M Georgieff, M Georgieff & Mrs B J Lacey
At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track Nmw on April 1 over 1200m, slow going 0.9 len behind John Rambo carrying 57.5kg at $3.50. The race before that 2nd of 9 at this track Cl3 on March 19 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Certainlycan carrying 59kg at $3.50. An inside draw is a big advantage. Form sound and he will prove hard to beat.
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EMILY LANG
Dark Blue, Gold Crossed Sashes, Stars Sleeves, Gold Cap
6 7995x TWIGMAN
PAUL SHAILER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Magic Bloodstock Racing (Mgr: P G Tighe), J P Tighe, Mrs N Lloyd & A Williams
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm78 January 8 over 1845m, 2.5 len behind Diablo Bolt carrying 57.5kg at $4.80. When resuming last campaign fifth of 8 at Sunshine Coast Cl5 September 4 over 1600m, 2 len behind Sebring Girl carrying 58kg at $9. Prefer to see how he returns.
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JAG GUTHMANN-CHESTER
Red And Green Checks, Red Sleeves And Cap
7 x2194 SCUD
PAUL SHAILER
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
P L Shailer, R P Chapman, Ms K Rouse, D F Bourke, B W Hooper, BHL (Mgr: T Bellette), P K Hearle, G C Cluff, D K Barber, G T Hayes, S A Blanch, C J Blanch, D J Blanch, A S Blanch, M Vallance, C J Blanch & E A Moir
At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track Nmw on April 1 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind John Rambo carrying 57kg at $21. The run before that 9th of 13 at Eagle Farm Bm70 on March 15 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Ser Joh with 58kg at $17. Tough to beat if near her best.
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BAILEY WHEELER
Green, Maroon Stars
8 46376 CENTRE BOUNCE
MATTHEW DUNN
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
N V Schmidt, Mrs H J Schmidt, A Balzan, D R Jones, G A Davy, Mrs D R Sherrin, M A Sherrin & Calladunn
At the latest run got back early 6th of 11 at this track Nmw on April 1 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind John Rambo carrying 56kg at $31. Before that 7th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Bm70 on February 23 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Tavis Town with 59.5kg at $5. Worth following up.
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JAKE BAYLISS
Maroon, White Eagle, White Cap
9 2529x EL PENSADOR
REX LIPP
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
C A A Little & S P Carroll
Resuming after four-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Eagle Farm Bm70 December 7 over 1800m, 9 len behind Indy Rose Warrior with 57kg at $3.60. When resuming last campaign fifth of 11 at Warwick Mdn-Sw August 30 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Smoke 'N' Oakum carrying 58.5kg at $8. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign.
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KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
White, Red Lightning Bolt, Hooped Sleeves, Red Lightning Bolt Cap
10 x1320 BJORN IRONSIDE
COLT PROSSER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
Mrs T Prosser, B Blanch, D L Monkley, M J Howe, M A Taylor, N K Gardner, P Gardner, B A Gilbert, D Thornton, T Heyes, L T Latimore, D P Elliott, M W Elliott & J Gardner
Most recently 13th of 16 at Scone Nrth Wild Card on March 21 over 1400m, in the wet; 17 len behind Know Thyself carrying 57.5kg at $71. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Tamworth Bm66 on March 9 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Borrowed Luck carrying 61.5kg at $4.40. Not among the chances.
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TAYLOR MARSHALL
Red, Black And White Checked Star, Checked Stripes Sleeves, Checked Cap
11 13411 FAT FINGERS
ALLAN CHAU
5YO  BAY  MARE 52.0KG
H L Chau, Miss Y Yang, W K Tang & T Caballero
At the latest run was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a head at Gold Coast Bm65 March 22 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Sly Corner with 55.5kg at $6. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.3 len at Gold Coast 0 - 58 February 22 over 1300m on a soft track defeating Shapin Power with 57kg at $6. Tougher this time.
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ANGELA JONES
Deep Red, Cream Epaulettes And Cap
12 766x2 FEARLESS THINKING
JAMES HEALY
5YO  B/BR  MARE 52.0KG
G A Morris & A C Morris
Second-up. First-up after three months ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track F&M Bm70 on April 1 over 1350m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Adiella with 55.5kg at $31. Previously second-up 6th of 14 at Eagle Farm Cl3 on September 28 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Starry Eyes with 54kg at $10. Solid top-three chance.
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Black And Pink Checks, Pink Sleeves
13 119x4 DRAGON SONG
MICHAEL MORRISON
5YO  BROWN  MARE 52.0KG
Dovedeen Pty Ltd (Mgr: E J Hartley)
Second-up. First-up after 11 months 4th of 11 at Beaudesert Bm55 on March 17 over 1100m, 5 len behind Apollo Ten with 61.5kg at $18. Previously second-up won by a head at Warwick 0 - 55 March 12 2024 over 1500m defeating Lynched carrying 57.5kg at $2.80. No easier this time and happy to leave out.
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RON STEWART
Black, Red Sash, Striped Sleeves And Cap
14 41962 TRAPEDO
BILLY HEALEY
4YO  BAY  MARE 52.0KG
Ms K B Slater, Hayoma Farm (Mgr: W D Slater), I J Corazzol, Mrs W Pike, H G T Rogers, Mrs D A Cleary & P T Cleary
Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 14 at Eagle Farm Cl1-Sw on March 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Winsome Star carrying 58kg at $31. Before that 6th of 9 at Sunshine Coast Cl3-Sw on January 25 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Liberty Steps with 55kg at $7.50. Can do one better.
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CEJAY GRAHAM
Navy Blue, Pink Stripes And Cap
15 68x50 TREASURER
MARK RENEHAN
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 52.0KG
Mrs S A Renehan, L Hill & J B Renehan
Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 11 at this track Nmw on April 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind John Rambo carrying 53kg at $101. Previously second-up eased back early on 8th of 12 at Ipswich Bm62 on August 23 over 1100m, 4 len behind Catwalk Criminal with 59.5kg at $61. This looks too tough.
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Red, Purple And White Diamonds Sleeves