Flemington 30 Mar 2024
GOING: G(3)
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Lexus Roy Higgins 2600m Track: GOOD 3 Clouds (Max: 24) Rail: True Entire Circuit. |
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Solid tempo likely from the outset with Major Beel and Mark Twain prominent. GEAR UP (4) was gelded leading into this preparation and has come back better. He blew the cobwebs off first-up before being clicked up early and winning the Listed Victoria Cup at Caulfield last start. He's a Group 1 winner overseas and the trip will be no issue. DUNKEL (3) was beaten in the Pakenham Cup with 60kg aft6er drifting late. Two wins prior were soft and he can bounce back. MANKAYAN (7) was a nose behind Gear Up last start and just behind Dunkel prior so must have a good chance again. GLENTANEOUS (5) was 2nd in the Pakenham Cup and did win the Bagot here over 2800m very well a few runs back. MARK TWAIN (13) is coming back from the 3200m of the Auckland Cup. He'll be strong late and will be hoping for a brutal speed. SUGGESTED PLAY: Gear Up to win.
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| 1 | 51x86 |
SELINO
CHRIS WALLER 8YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG OTI Racing (Mgrs: T Henderson & S Driscoll), Qatar Bloodstock, G Sneesby, Mrs S Auramides, P Aspros, J Woodbridge, R Menchise, A & Mrs P Goodfellow, J & Mrs J Spence, J Higgins, L Webb, Ms D McKeown, Kirk Thoroughbred Racing, Jalana & Uthmeyer Racing Group 1 winner. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 8 at Caulfield in the G2 Peter Young Stk on February 24 over 1800m, 11 len behind Campionessa carrying 59kg at $101. Second run from a spell second last of 7 at Caulfield in the LR Vic Cup on March 16 over 2000m, 10 len behind Gear Up with 60kg at $81. Has the ability to be in the finish. |
2 B SHINN |
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| 2 | 609x7 |
MAJOR BEEL
G WATERHOUSE & A BOTT 4YO BR/BL GELDING 58.0KG Mrs M N Annetts, M J Chittick, G J Fisher, Woodburn (Mgr: W P Manning), Miss J Daw, B D Thistleton, M R Stanton, Mrs S Stanton, Ms S Inglis, S E Field, Mrs L De Villecourt & A D Bowler ATC Australian Derby winner. Second run back. First-up after five months did the work up front then tired 7th of 12 at Pakenham in the LR Pakenham Cup on March 15 over 2500m, 7 len behind Ashrun with 56kg at $13. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Randwick in the G2 Chelmsford on September 2 over 1600m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Navajo Peak carrying 58.5kg at $26. One of the top chances. |
3 JYE MCNEIL |
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| 3 | x2116 |
DUNKEL
PATRICK PAYNE 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG B Danaher, T Danaher, J Danaher, C Moore, C J Collison, C A Daffy, P G Dwyer, Stogursey Farm Racing (Mgr: D J Trussler), Farmhouse Holdings Pty Ltd (Mgr: P Payne), A de Morton & Mrs A M de Morton South Australian Derby winner. Most recently 6th of 12 at Pakenham in the LR Pakenham Cup on March 15 over 2500m, 7 len behind Ashrun carrying 60kg at $3.80. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Caulfield Hcp February 24 over 2000m defeating Mankayan carrying 61.5kg at $3.30. Can turn things around. |
1 BILLY EGAN |
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| 4 | 00x31 |
GEAR UP
ANNABEL NEASHAM 6YO GR/B GELDING 57.0KG Teme Valley (Mgr: R Ryan), J F Webb, Trilogy (Mgr: Mrs M Stenning), A J Luciano, G J P Van Ameyden, Hon. G J Williamson & D Bowman Group 1 winner. Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Caulfield Hcp on February 24 over 2000m, 1.3 len behind Dunkel carrying 58.5kg at $26. Second-up won by a nose at Caulfield LR Vic Cup March 16 over 2000m defeating Mankayan carrying 57.5kg at $15. Has come back better as a gelding. Strong chance. |
4 J MOTT |
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| 5 | 11162 |
GLENTANEOUS
A & S FREEDMAN 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L Murrell), M Bernatovic, L Money, S Bruhn, Mrs L Bruhn, C Matthews, Ms S Freeman-Matthews, B Pang, Dr A Pang, Dr O Chan, Mrs J Fedoruk, G Williams, Triplets (Mgr: M Wood), Galaday Pty Ltd (Mgr: A Forte), T Johns, M Cassar, Mrs J Cassar, T Pender, A Ainge & M Sesto Useful gelding. Last start 2nd of 12 at Pakenham in the LR Pakenham Cup on March 15 over 2500m, 1.75 len behind Ashrun with 54kg at $4.50. The start before that 6th of 8 at Caulfield Hcp on February 24 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Dunkel carrying 56kg at $4.50. Very good last time. Hard to beat. |
11 DAMIAN LANE |
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| 6 | 745x5 |
DAQIANSWEET JUNIOR
PHILLIP STOKES 6YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG OTI Racing (Mgrs: T Henderson & S Driscoll), P Vawdrey, T Barrot, R Menchise, T & Mrs B Porter, W & Mrs V Pelchen, J Gurrieri, N McKissock, J & Mrs J Spence, Webbmck Racing (Mgr: L Webb), D Painter, G Lygoyris, J Danaher, A Goodfellow, Mrs P Goodfellow, Beartown No 4 (Mgr: B Martin Oam) & P Goodwin Group 2 winner. Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 7 at this track Aus Cup Pre on March 9 over 1800m, 4 len behind Young Werther carrying 56kg at $26. Previously second-up 10th of 14 at Caulfield in the LR Heatherlie Hcp on September 2 over 1700m, 3.5 len behind Soulcombe with 58kg at $81. Fitter for that and is a strong stayer. In the mix. |
8 D W STACKHOUSE |
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| 7 | x2422 |
MANKAYAN
CIARON MAHER 8YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Australian Bloodstock, Fourmour Racing, D Hollyman, R Mutton, B Duffy, G Edwards, C Hawkes, Cyclone K, T Macrae, Mankayan, F Welsford, Mrs S Welsford, The Mighty Misfits, F Marando, P Murphy, Bets Boys Racing, C Schembri, J M Simmons, Mankayan B S C & Kayan Racing Group 3 placegetter. Useful type. Last start 2nd of 7 at Caulfield in the LR Vic Cup on March 16 over 2000m, nose behind Gear Up with 57.5kg at $4.50. Before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Caulfield Hcp on February 24 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Dunkel with 58.5kg at $6.50. Should be right there again. |
10 M J ZAHRA |
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| 8 | 36153 |
DON'T DOUBT DORY
JULIEN WELSH 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG M I McNaughton, Miss J J Van Bree, J R Welsh & Ms M E Welsh Most recently came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Pakenham in the LR Pakenham Cup on March 15 over 2500m, 4 len behind Ashrun with 54kg at $41. Before that 5th of 14 at Moonee Valley in the LR Torney Cup on February 23 over 2500m, 4 len behind Monbaher carrying 55.5kg at $10. Hard to have. |
9 MS CARLEEN HEFEL |
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| 9 | 2x770 |
LOFT
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG A Kheir, M B Lee, Ms M W Ng, J S T Lam, J A O'Neill, Carty Racing (Mgr: B C Carty), S A Lewin, V Kheir, B D Nettlefold, D Edmonds, A K Racing (Mgr: Ms K L Solomon), YES Bloodstock (Mgr: B F Sokolski), Baggers Naggers (Mgr: J Barker) & B F Ferrett Multiple Group 2 winner. Most recently second last of 12 at Pakenham in the LR Pakenham Cup on March 15 over 2500m, 15 len behind Ashrun with 58.5kg at $26. The run before that second last of 8 at Caulfield in the G2 Peter Young Stk on February 24 over 1800m, 7 len behind Campionessa carrying 59kg at $61. Might just find this lot a bit smart. |
7 J ALLEN |
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| 10 | x5790 |
PORT GUILLAUME
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Lindsay Park Bloodstock (S Steel), Hong Kong Bloodstock (A Fan), J Damiano, Jump into The Bool (D Hendry), T Deutsher, Lindsay Park 11 (P Liebenberg), M Norton, King Frog Racing (M Norton), T Carman, T Dwyer, D Johns, Aus Racing Tours Warrnambool (J McGauran), N Roylance, M Mclean & J Ferguson Group 2 winner. Last start 10th of 16 at Morphettville in the G2 Adl Cup on March 11 over 3200m, 15 len behind Excelleration with 54kg at $51. The run before that 9th of 14 at Moonee Valley in the LR Torney Cup on February 23 over 2500m, 6 len behind Monbaher with 54kg at $61. Well held last time and facing tough task today. |
7 CELINE GAUDRAY |
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| 11 | 145x2 |
MOSTLY CLOUDY
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG C Schembri, I C Burford, A C Salter, A G Zoanetti, Ms D V Pope, M J Gordon, Miss C L Cotter, D G Lightfoot, M G Carey, Ms N J Young, T L Busuttin, Cunningham Thoroughbreds, F J S T, Oz Racing Pty Ltd, Busuttin Racing & J A K Racing Second run back. First-up after four months came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 8 at Wangaratta Hcp on March 2 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Toogoodfortoorak with 60kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Mornington Bm78 on June 12 over 2025m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Wisaka with 60.5kg at $21. Worth consideration. |
5 L CURRIE |
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| 12 | x7331 |
STRAWBERRY ROCK
CIARON MAHER 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Cunningham Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: M Cunningham), Coco's Crew, F J Welsford, Mrs S J Welsford, M P Barker, The Golden Greeks Racing (Mgr: S Hrambanis), C Schembri, J M Simmons, Ms S M Fitzgerald, Strategic Racing (Mgr: M A Butler) & C S White Useful gelding. Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Moonee Valley Bm78 March 23 over 2500m defeating Jennivamoose carrying 61kg at $4. The start before that 3rd of 9 at this track Bm84 on March 2 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Aramco carrying 58kg at $4.50. Harder here. |
6 B MELHAM |
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| 13 | 43123 |
MARK TWAIN
ROGER JAMES & ROBERT WELLWOOD 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG OTI Racing (Mgrs: T Henderson & S Driscoll), J & Mrs J Spence, R Menchise, J Gurrier, L & Mrs L Freeman, S Roth, R Koch, A & Mrs P Goodfellow, P Farrugia, N McKissock, B Barnett, F & Mrs C Cook, Stinky Boys, 2W, WebbMcK Racing & Uthmeyer Racing Group 2 placegetter. At the latest run 3rd of 18 at Ellerslie in the G2 Auckland Cup on March 9 over 3200m, 1.75 len behind Mahrajaan carrying 52kg at $5. The run before that 2nd of 7 at Otaki Nz St Leger Trl on February 24 over 2300m, on a slow track; 4 len behind The Underbelly with 55kg at $2.40. Strong stayer who can get into the finish. |
12 MICHAEL DEE |
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