Paul Taylor (Bm66+) 1200m Track: SOFT 6 Rain (Max: 16) Rail: Out 3m Entire. |
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Puli shows speed, Kia Ora Star and Ain't No Other Man can also be handy. RIVER RUBICON (4) started favourite when resuming in a similar race and didn't have a lot of luck. Fitter for it and while drawn out again is a likely improver with better fortune. MERCANTO (3) hit the line hard from well back last time and carries the same weight. If he can repeat the effort he's in the mix. WEAPONSON (6) has a handy first-up record and while drawn out he's more than capable of putting himself into the finish. Check betting. DORADO (11) is next best and PULI (2) can do better than last time. SUGGESTED PLAY: River Rubicon each-way.
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KIA ORA STAR
ROY ROGERS 10YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG Staarline Thoroughbred Syndicate(Mgr: A S Chircop), B T Brennan, J A Jones, D A Fagan, R Princi, B D Fagan First-up after three months laid out in straight; raced on the pace before fading 10th of 13 at this track 2yo+ (Bm66+) on July 27 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Mercanto carrying 60kg at $21. Previously second-up raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len at Albany 2yo+ (Bm72+) January 9 over 1230m defeating Scandolo carrying 56kg at $3. Wait until he finds form in something easier. |
2 BEAUX BANOVIC-EDWARDS |
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2 | x9917 |
PULI
LUCY FIORE 7YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Mrs C A Dow Last start sat on the pace before fading 7th of 10 at this track 2yo+ (Bm72+) on July 16 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Position Of Power with 58.5kg at $6. The start before that won by a head at this track 2yo+ (Bm66+) June 25 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Gunmetal Grey with 59.5kg at $15. Has claims on win two starts back. |
4 LUCY FIORE |
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3 | 14351 |
MERCANTO
C & M GANGEMI 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG Gangemi Thoroughbreds(Mgr: M Gangemi), K Hassan, Mercanto Racing, Barehoof Investors, Mercon Racing, J Del Basso, J Gunning, J Claridge, Mrs L Graham, R Gartrell, R Pettit, R Wade, L Torpy, K Gartrell, J Erwin, A Gomez, A Jardim, Penny Lover, A1 Racing & F Callaghan. At the latest run won by a nose at this track 2yo+ (Bm66+) July 27 over 1200m in soft going defeating Gunmetal Grey carrying 59kg at $13. Before that laid out in straight; 5th of 10 at this track 2yo+ (Bm72+) on July 9 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Secret Plan carrying 54.5kg at $5. Racing well and no reason he can't be in the finish again. |
9 B LOUIS |
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4 | 143x8 |
RIVER RUBICON
STEPHEN WOLFE 5YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG S J Wolfe, Miss K A Bloomfield, G T Evans, A Boodhna, V R Jury, P Smith, Mrs J E Smith, J Connolly, Ms R Maynard, S P Bargiev, K Johnson, C D Salt & River Rubicon (Mgr: D Pearce) First-up after four months raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 13 at this track 2yo+ (Bm66+) on July 27 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Mercanto with 57kg at $4.80. Previously second-up favourite; won by a head at Ascot 2yo+ (Rs1mw) February 12 over 1400m defeating Bragwell with 55.5kg at $2.60. Forgive first-up run when enduring a tough passage. Fitter and with a bit of luck can go close. |
11 S MCGRUDDY |
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5 | 4187x |
VITAL BLAST
J ERKELENS 9YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG I J Rickwood Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Ascot 2yo+ (Bm72+) February 26 over 1200m, 2 len behind Kenyluck with 55.5kg at $17. Previously first up; ran last of 11 (fractious in barriers; slowly away (1l); held up on straightening) at Ascot 3yo+ (Bm78+) December 18 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind The Spruiker with 54kg at $51. Likely to need the run. |
3 S O'DONNELL |
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6 | 1227x |
WEAPONSON
LINDSEY SMITH 7YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG G R Lilleyman, G C Beauglehole, G Novak, R J Humphryson, Ms A Evans, M Foulds, R L West, Mrs N A Verryt, J P Proctor, R J Trigwell, G D Cooper, M W Cross, A L Martinovich, D L Ottey, M C Martinovich, M Kelly & J Navarria Finished off last preparation lost a plate; seventh of 9 at Ascot 2yo+ (Bm72+) March 12 over 1400m, 7 len behind Comes A Time with 57kg at $4.50. Previously first up; bounded on jumping; seventh of 10 at this track 3yo+ (Bm66+) August 21 over 1000m, soft track; 3 len behind Iseered Iseered with 57kg at $5.50. Tends to race well fresh and is worth keeping safe. |
10 HOLLY WATSON |
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7 | 924x3 |
HOLY GHOST
NEVILLE PARNHAM 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Cockatoo Ridge Syndicate(Mgr: C W Loxton) First-up after four months dwelt at start (2l); 3rd of 8 at this track 3yo+ (Bm72+) on July 30 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Nowhiteflag carrying 54kg at $21. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Ascot 2yo+ (Rs1mw) on January 8 over 1200m, 3 len behind Burnya To Survive with 56kg at $13. Fitter for a nice return and if he gets any luck can show up. |
13 S PARNHAM |
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8 | 47x26 |
AIN'T NO OTHER MAN
S & J CASEY 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG H W Daly Resuming held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at this track 3yo (Bm62+) on July 9 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Sniparoochy carrying 56.5kg at $13. Last start laid in in the straight; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at this track 3yo (Bm62+) on July 30 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Probity carrying 57kg at $7. Mixes form and place claims best. |
7 LAQDAR RAMOLY |
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9 | 14131 |
LET'S GALAHVANT
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE 5YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), Mrs D L Pearce, Mrs C R Niall, B M Niall, M White, M C Desa, P A Gatti, Ms C E Adams, R A Adams, C J Edwards & A P Radonich Held ground to the line 3rd of 9 (pre race incident; passed fit at barrier; wide throughout) at this track 3yo+ (Rs1mw) on July 30 over 1200m, in the wet; head behind Dorado with 58.5kg at $4.50. Easy winner at Northam on Thursday so unlikely to back up but stays under notice if he does. |
6 CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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10 | 546x8 |
REIGN OF FIRE
C H WEBSTER 6YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG G C Forrest, D C Forrest & B N Lording First-up after five months 8th of 12 at this track 3yo+ (Bm66+) on July 30 over 1000m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Spirited Session with 55kg at $7. Previously second-up held up in straight; 3rd of 12 at Ascot 2yo+ (Bm72+) on January 1 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Chantorque with 54.5kg at $7. Fitter but might need another run. |
12 JORDAN TURNER |
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11 | 90x21 |
DORADO
HECTOR MCLAREN 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Ms S J McLaren, G Hicks, M W Lewis & D P Francis Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up slowly away and slowly away (1l); made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 12 at this track 2yo+ Hcp (C1) on July 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Keep Attacking with 59.5kg at $67. Second-up was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a nose at this track 3yo+ (Rs1mw) July 30 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Thomas Magnum carrying 55kg at $13. Good chance again. |
1 J AZZOPARDI |
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SOLID AZZA
D R HARRISON 8YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG Darling View Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C B Atwell) Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 13 at this track 2yo+ (Bm66+) on July 27 over 1200m, slow going 1.0 len behind Mercanto with 54kg at $61. The run before that 8th of 12 at this track 2yo+ (Bm66+) on June 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Puli with 55kg at $31. Handy effort at big odds last time but keener on others. |
5 J WHITING |
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STRATHMORE ROSE
ROY ROGERS 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG R B Rogers, Yarradale Stud (Mgr: Ms L J Sayers), Mrs CA O'Farrell, E J O'Farrell, Miss E M Collins, P A Noonan, Mrs A L Jones & Mrs R N Smith At the latest run 5th of 9 at this track 3yo+ (Rs1mw) on July 30 over 1200m, on heavy track; 1.0 len behind Dorado with 56kg at $13. The run before that laid in in the straight; 6th of 9 at Northam 2yo+ Hcp (C5) on July 14 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Spirited Session with 57kg at $3.30. Finding it hard to win them of late. |
8 P D KNUCKEY |