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Donalda Motors Gippsland BM64 Handicap 1106m

Track: Soft 7   Clear (Max: 14)   Rail: Out 4m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 6.09)  

Arroance should lead but there are a few other speedy types who can keep her honest. DE BERGERAC (1) has the class to be winning a race like this. He resumes here having been tested in better company last time in. Third to Thames when fresh last time at Cranbourne reads well and with any luck from the gate he can prove too strong late. TOPHET (10) was good fresh at Moe before an even effort behind the same horse here last time out. Should be ready to peak now and maps well. HARPALEE (6) resumes with some strong form last time in. She's a consistent filly suited this level. NASRAAWY (2) is racing very well this time in, no match for a smart one at Pakenham last time but holding second well. Should give a sight. JAKIVY (9) is in flying form and should take beating again. SUGGESTED PLAY: De Bergerac to win.
1 1673x DE BERGERAC
GRAHAME BEGG
4YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Neville Begg & Partners (Mgr: N C Begg)
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at Caulfield Heath Bm70 December 4 over 1500m, 1.3 len behind Smokin' Princess with 59.5kg at $5.50. When resuming last campaign third of 9 at Cranbourne Cl1 September 5 over 1200m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Thames carrying 60.5kg at $3. Should take beating.
5
TOM PREBBLE
Black, White Armbands And Red Cap
2 7x132 NASRAAWY
GAVIN BEDGGOOD
7YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
G M Bedggood, A E Jacobs, Wyuna Racing (Mgr: J Ryan), C K Eden, A G Hunt, M Teml, P S De Pasquale, F De Pasquale, Snakepit Racing (Mgr: R Kiely) & Haghlay Racing (Mgr: R Kiely)
Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd in a small field at Pakenham Bm64 on May 15 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Egerton with 59kg at $9. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at this track Bm58 on May 4 over 1005m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Zouper Fund with 60kg at $6.50. Nice effort last time. Should be right there again.
4
RYAN HOUSTON
Charcoal Grey, Old Gold Epaulettes, Sleeves And Cap
3 34x42 MANHATTAN THUNDER
JOHN SADLER
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
I F Foster, J L McCartney, Mrs M K McCartney, R T Davies, Rosehill Farm (Mrs S Inglis), Mrs L M Mckenna, N R Hildebrand, D M Beatty, D S Wakefield, M Tsang, A T Biacsi, V Scopelliti, P R Langdale-Hunt, S K Linke, J Walsh, B J Nash, Cope Brezzi (Mgr: J G Cope), Mrs S Inglis, P Inglis & G R Mcbride
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 4th of 7 at Pakenham Bm64 on April 24 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Madame Maserati carrying 59kg at $15. Second-up 2nd of 7 at Cranbourne Bm64 on May 23 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Along The River with 58.5kg at $11. Close to a win. Can figure.
6
HANNAH EDGLEY
Green, Tartan Crossed Sashes, Red Sleeves, Tartan Cap
4 1 BOTANICAL BOY
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Botanical One & Botanical Two
Getting off the mark on debut; came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a neck at Pakenham 3yo Mdn-Sw May 22 over 1000m defeating Three Point Turn carrying 58kg at $4.20. Can go on with it.
8
BILLY EGAN
Gold, Black And Green Crossed Sashes, Black And Green Armbands
5 13 FOXENBERG
CLAYTON DOUGLAS
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Clayton Douglas Racing (Mgr: C Douglas), A Roussou, Double W (Mgr: Mrs J K Walshe), B B Hughes, Mrs A G Dewar, Birkland (Mgr: S L Harkin), Noosa Ninjas (Mgr: M Collinson), Toe Racing (Mgr: G Collinson), Ms J Crewes, R W Webb, M Raynor & B C Wolens
Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, favourite; won by 1.75 len at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw March 28 over 1000m defeating Central Bank carrying 59kg at $1.28. Last start 3rd in a small field at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Bm64 on May 21 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Salsa Fellow with 59.5kg at $1.90. Facing a tougher assignment this time.
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P GATT
Turquoise And Royal Blue Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
6 2253x HARPALEE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 59.0KG
Laurel Oak Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Ms K Tibbey, Ms F Taylor, Laurel Oak Disney, Mrs M Rolfe, M Rolfe, Ms P Carnovale, Mrs E Cullen, Mrs D Johnston, Mrs M Shannon, C Reynolds, Mrs R Buratovic-Nottage, Mrs N Mitchell, Mrs C McHugh, Mrs R Fitzgerald, Ms B Crawford, Mrs T Higham & Red Bubbles
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation third of 7 at Murray Bridge 3yo Bm64 January 4 over 1100m, 0.6 len behind Dobbinair carrying 59.5kg at $2. First up last campaign sixth of 13 at Flemington in the LR Cap D'antibes September 14 over 1100m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Bellatrix Star with 57kg at $26. Expecting her to hit the ground running this campaign.
6
BEN ALLEN
White, Green Crossed Sashes, Red Sleeves And Cap
7 14465 VIASAIN
JOHN MCARDLE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J F Brady, N Dawe, T R Edwards, B G Mcilwaine, J R Cockle & D J Russell
Useful gelding. Returns from a 50-day let-up. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 13 at Geelong Bm64 on April 23 over 1715m, 8 len behind Ritzytwenties carrying 59.5kg at $11. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Geelong Bm64 on April 1 over 1343m, 2.5 len behind La Pleine Lune carrying 60kg at $7.50. Each way chance.
8
ZAC SPAIN
Navy, Lime Diamond Band And Sleeves, Navy Cap, Lime Diamond
8 2110x CAMPARI TWIST
MATT LAURIE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 59.0KG
Miss K Brideoake, D Mustica, P Mustica, Mrs J Mustica, N Ferguson, Mrs L Ferguson, G Treweek, T V Mills, J M Mills, D J Coleman, Ms T A Nicholls, S J Mustica, Ms S Heazewood Mustica, P I Campbell, C Pippo, M D Laurie, T Deutsher, A Hall, Carringbush Park (M Laurie) & Gippy Gold Racing (P Trianta)
First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 16 at Caulfield in the G3 Thbrd Club November 16 over 1200m, 12 len behind Jasmin Rouge carrying 56kg at $21. First up last campaign third of 12 at Bendigo 3yo F Mdn-Sw August 18 over 1100m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Savagery Vibe carrying 57kg at $8. Might be better off following this run.
10
J NOONAN
Navy Blue With Turquoise Armbands, Navy Blue And Turquoise Striped Cap
9 35112 JAKIVY
RAY BESANKO
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
D Zavitsanos, R G Blanche, N J E Lovett, Miss G Sharp, Ms R A Risstrom, W M Goodall, B Coopersmith, Painters and Cloggers (Mgr: D J Moore), B D Besanko, N A Besanko, Mrs B M Besanko, E Sakareassen, P Stocks, Ms J Smith, N Crossland & K J Crossland
Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Pakenham Bm64 on May 22 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Zouper Fund carrying 59kg at $1.90. The race before that favourite; won by 0.5 len at Pakenham Cl1 April 24 over 1200m defeating Gambino with 57kg at $4.80. Went close last time. Rates well again.
9
LOGAN BATES
Purple, Gold Checks, Striped Sleeves, Gold Pom Pom
10 12x25 TOPHET
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
O T I Racing, M F Timothee, G Fawcett, B Coopersmith, P L Ward, A Bray, B W Fuller, M Johnston, R M S Racing, Beartown 41, Maverick Racing, D G H P, Ms N K Armitstead, Moore Winners, Si Pappy, L C Dyson & J Behan
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 2nd of 11 at Moe 0 - 64 on May 13 over 1000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Pano's Pride carrying 59kg at $5.50. Second run from a spell 5th of 12 at this track Bm64 on May 28 over 1000m, 2 len behind Pano's Pride carrying 59kg at $9. Promising galloper. One of the major players.
2
THOMAS STOCKDALE
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
11 15178 PRANCING QUEEN
MICHAEL HUGLIN
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
First Light Racing Pty Ltd, Menage a Charge Pty Ltd, A Black, Three Brothers, E K Greig, G D Bullock, J T Sullivan, J Blackburn, J P Bonnici, J McLean, L McKenzie, M & G Racing, M E Holloway, M Wilson, M Platt, N Thomas, Miss N Fletcher, P Whelan, Mrs S Miller & Newbro Racing
Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at Pakenham Bm64 on May 22 over 1400m, 7 len behind Queen Of Tuscany carrying 56.5kg at $61. The race before that ran last of 7 at Geelong Bm64 on May 9 over 1325m, 7 len behind Montjeuify with 58.5kg at $11. Last couple below par and she needs to lift.
1
K JENNINGS
Navy Blue, Gold And White Crescent, Gold Cap
12 21x4 ADELANTE
MARK WALKER
3YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mr G Harvey
Second run back. First-up after six months in a small field at Cranbourne F&M Bm64 on May 9 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Attachments with 56.5kg at $2.40. Previously second-up favourite; scored a big 4 len win at Arawa Park Mdn-Sw November 19 over 1230m defeating Penman carrying 55kg at $6.90. Has upside, keep safe.
13
LIAM RIORDAN
Dark Blue, White Crossed Sashes
13 2x546 BONNIE AMORE
GREG EURELL
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
A M Opie, Mrs E A Eurell, Mekem Racing Syndicate (Mgr: G Mayne), Mrs D E Allister, Mrs C Franklin, R L Henriksen, D Ashworth, P V W Kruining, R J Keizer, G J Smith, F Parry, M W Murray, J Constantinou, P J Nutbean, Front Foot (Mgr: M Mills), S J McGovern & N J Bird
At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track Bm64 on May 28 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Pano's Pride with 57.5kg at $4.60. Before that 4th of 11 at Pakenham 0 - 64 on May 8 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Cora Lynn with 58kg at $4. Sure to go close.
4
DANIEL MOOR
Red And White Stripes
14 4x1 THERAPIST
M, W & J HAWKES
3YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang)
Second-up. First start 4th of 11 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on September 20 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Big Swinger with 55.5kg at $13. Went for a spell before returning tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.25 len at Seymour Mdn-Sw May 27 over 1100m defeating Winter Hail carrying 57.5kg at $3.60. Back in great shape and is a genuine hope.
5
FRED W KERSLEY
Bottle Green, White Checked Sleeves, White Cap
15 0653x CRAFT STAR
SIMON ZAHRA
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
SZ Racing No 1 (Mgr: S Zahra), Mrs A L Noblet, Mrs A Kempster & Miss D K Rose
Resuming. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at Kyneton Bm58 October 22 over 1469m, 2.75 len behind Finale carrying 61kg at $12. Previously first up; eighth of 14 at Seymour Bm64 June 16 over 1000m, soft track; 6 len behind Hulm carrying 60.5kg at $14. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
3
RYAN HOUSTON
Orange, Navy Blue And White Hoops
16 9x675 DON'T RUSSIA
CRAIG BLACKSHAW
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
A J Lafontaine, P R MacVean, S A McRae, Ms K L Blackshaw, M L Wilms, B J Walker, T Baker, P Adams, D P Lafontaine, A Paterra, R J Hammond, A Cortese, Miss K S Malcolm, D Kirschenberg, K W Malcolm, Ms B Lafontaine & P A Pedder
Most recently led to the turn then faded 5th of 9 at this track Bm64 on May 28 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Sacred Rocks with 56kg at $6.50. The start before that 7th of 12 at this track Bm58 on May 4 over 1005m, slow going 3.5 len behind Zouper Fund with 59.5kg at $2.90. Fully tested.
3
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Aqua, Yellow Horseshoe
17 81752 AMRAAM
CLIFF BROWN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Barree Pastoral Co Pty Ltd (Mgr: G B Whittenbury) & K Yong
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Kilmore 0 - 64 on May 20 over 1100m, 3 len behind You're Two Vain carrying 57.5kg at $15. The race before that got back early 5th of 8 at Cranbourne Bm64 on May 2 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Soju with 58kg at $31. Not far away lately but others rate better.
11
White, Royal Blue Stars, Pink Sleeves And Cap
18 92039 MASTER OF CHANT
REG MANNING
5YO  GREY  GELDING 56.0KG
R Manning & Mrs L G Manning
Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at this track Bm64 on May 28 over 1000m, 3 len behind Pano's Pride carrying 53.5kg at $17. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at this track 0 - 62 on May 18 over 1012m, 2 len behind Torlaah carrying 54.5kg at $5.50. Looks tested again this line-up.
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MS ROSE HAMMOND
Black Pink Sleeves And Cap
19 51026 ARROANCE
REG MANNING
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
RC Manning & Mrs LG Manning
At the latest run led to the turn then faded second last of 7 at Cranbourne Bm64 on May 23 over 1000m, 6 len behind Along The River carrying 55kg at $51. The race before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 14 at Moe Bm52 on May 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; neck behind Smashing Ruby carrying 55.5kg at $13. Likely to struggle.
8
NATHAN PUNCH
Black, Pink Sleeves and Cap