Strathalbyn 01 June 2022
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Racing well. Last start 3rd of 8 at Gawler 3yo+ Mdn on May 22 over 1719m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Danrena with 58kg at $2.10. The race before that 2nd of 13 at Gawler 2yo+ Mdn on May 11 over 1506m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Bellavardo carrying 58kg at $16. Put the writing on the wall last time.
Racing well. Last start 3rd of 8 at Gawler 3yo+ Mdn on May 22 over 1719m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Danrena with 58kg at $2.10. The race before that 2nd of 13 at Gawler 2yo+ Mdn on May 11 over 1506m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Bellavardo carrying 58kg at $16. Put the writing on the wall last time.
Going well. Most recently raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at this track 3yo+ Mdn on May 15 over 2050m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Staying Strong with 57.5kg at $3. The run before that over raced early, middle stages; 4th of 14 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn on May 4 over 1800m, slow going 4.5 len behind Six Foot Song with 57.5kg at $10. Rates highly after a strong run last time.
Going well. Most recently raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at this track 3yo+ Mdn on May 15 over 2050m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Staying Strong with 57.5kg at $3. The run before that over raced early, middle stages; 4th of 14 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn on May 4 over 1800m, slow going 4.5 len behind Six Foot Song with 57.5kg at $10. Rates highly after a strong run last time.
At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Balaklava Plate (C1) on May 25 over 2200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Vino Decasa Nostra with 55kg at $31. The run before that eased early stages; made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track 3yo+ Mdn on May 15 over 2050m, slow going 5.5 len behind Staying Strong carrying 56kg at $21. Could sneak into the finish.
At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Balaklava Plate (C1) on May 25 over 2200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Vino Decasa Nostra with 55kg at $31. The run before that eased early stages; made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track 3yo+ Mdn on May 15 over 2050m, slow going 5.5 len behind Staying Strong carrying 56kg at $21. Could sneak into the finish.
At the latest run 6th of 11 at Balaklava Plate (C1) on May 25 over 2200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Vino Decasa Nostra carrying 54.5kg at $12. The race before that settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Gawler 3yo+ Plate (C1) on May 11 over 2112m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Alpine Beau carrying 54.5kg at $101. Will struggle to compete against the top handful.
At the latest run 6th of 11 at Balaklava Plate (C1) on May 25 over 2200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Vino Decasa Nostra carrying 54.5kg at $12. The race before that settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Gawler 3yo+ Plate (C1) on May 11 over 2112m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Alpine Beau carrying 54.5kg at $101. Will struggle to compete against the top handful.
KING OF AVALON (1) was wide and just nudged out at Gawler as favourite. That reads well, and the extra trip and the 2kg claim advantage. Deserves the win. BONJOUR BLUE (2) was beaten a lip here this trip 17 days ago. Draws for the run of the race and keeps a top hoop. Has the visors on first time and is the threat. RICH FANTASY (6) has been racing in stronger grade and is on a 7-day return. The Gawler effort two-back stacks up and the filly can't be ruled out. MAURICE ROAD (3) tries hard and may be best of the rest.
Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Gawler 3yo Hcp (C1) on May 22 over 1100m, slow going 2.5 len behind Calla Dream carrying 60.5kg at $10. The race before that 7th of 12 at Gawler Hcp (C1) on April 25 over 1100m, 4 len behind May's West with 59kg at $10. Shouldn't trouble the top few.
Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Gawler 3yo Hcp (C1) on May 22 over 1100m, slow going 2.5 len behind Calla Dream carrying 60.5kg at $10. The race before that 7th of 12 at Gawler Hcp (C1) on April 25 over 1100m, 4 len behind May's West with 59kg at $10. Shouldn't trouble the top few.
Last start lost a plate; raced on the pace before fading second last of 12 at Morphettville in the LR Adl Gneas on May 14 over 1600m, 12 len behind Illation carrying 57.5kg at $151. The start before that began awkwardly; sat on the pace before fading to run last of 12 at Morphettville Parks in the LR Nitschke Stakes on April 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Illation carrying 56kg at $201. Prepared to just watch today.
Last start lost a plate; raced on the pace before fading second last of 12 at Morphettville in the LR Adl Gneas on May 14 over 1600m, 12 len behind Illation carrying 57.5kg at $151. The start before that began awkwardly; sat on the pace before fading to run last of 12 at Morphettville Parks in the LR Nitschke Stakes on April 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Illation carrying 56kg at $201. Prepared to just watch today.
Most recently hung out near turn; 5th of 7 at Gawler 3yo Hcp (C1) on May 22 over 1100m, slow going 2.5 len behind Calla Dream with 60.5kg at $8.50. The race before that ran last of 7 at Morphettville 3yo (Bm68) on April 9 over 1050m, 12 len behind Rodeo with 54.5kg at $51. Not far away last time. Worth plenty of thought.
Most recently hung out near turn; 5th of 7 at Gawler 3yo Hcp (C1) on May 22 over 1100m, slow going 2.5 len behind Calla Dream with 60.5kg at $8.50. The race before that ran last of 7 at Morphettville 3yo (Bm68) on April 9 over 1050m, 12 len behind Rodeo with 54.5kg at $51. Not far away last time. Worth plenty of thought.
Most recently favourite; won by 6 len at this track 2yo+ Mdn May 15 over 1350m in soft going defeating Warrandyte Road carrying 55.5kg at $3.50. Before that 6th of 10 at Oakbank 3yo+ Plate (C1) on April 18 over 1900m, slow going 4 len behind Prefer Us with 54kg at $21. Big chance again now that the penny has dropped.
Most recently favourite; won by 6 len at this track 2yo+ Mdn May 15 over 1350m in soft going defeating Warrandyte Road carrying 55.5kg at $3.50. Before that 6th of 10 at Oakbank 3yo+ Plate (C1) on April 18 over 1900m, slow going 4 len behind Prefer Us with 54kg at $21. Big chance again now that the penny has dropped.
Third race start. First start began awkwardly; 8th of 14 at Morphettville Parks 2yo Mdn on July 30 over 1000m, slow going 11 len behind Royal Dress with 55.5kg at $61. Went for a spell before returning tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at Gawler 3yo Mdn May 11 over 1100m in soft going defeating The Weight carrying 53.5kg at $12. Strong winning chance.
Third race start. First start began awkwardly; 8th of 14 at Morphettville Parks 2yo Mdn on July 30 over 1000m, slow going 11 len behind Royal Dress with 55.5kg at $61. Went for a spell before returning tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at Gawler 3yo Mdn May 11 over 1100m in soft going defeating The Weight carrying 53.5kg at $12. Strong winning chance.
Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 13 at this track 2yo+ Mdn on May 15 over 1350m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Shez Betty with 57.5kg at $5. Before that over raced middle stages; 3rd of 9 at this track 2yo+ Mdn on April 20 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Tolkien carrying 57kg at $9. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 13 at this track 2yo+ Mdn on May 15 over 1350m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Shez Betty with 57.5kg at $5. Before that over raced middle stages; 3rd of 9 at this track 2yo+ Mdn on April 20 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Tolkien carrying 57kg at $9. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
SMILING FROM ABOVE (6) raced handy and impressed winning the Gawler Maiden on debut. Keeps a small claim and fitter she looks capable of taking the next step. RISING LEGEND (4) got closer third-up and has more up the sleeve. Has the blinkers applied again and Holder is a positive jockey booking. He can improve into the finish. SHEZ BETTY (5) came from the back and walloped the Maidens here by 6L improving again. Draws well and is a chance to go on with Vorster sticking. PRINCE JOFRA (3) won the Maiden and has been out-graded the two since at Listed level. Draws for the run of the race and is in the mix.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 5th of 15 at Morphettville (Bm64) on May 7 over 1050m, slow going 3.5 len behind I Am Bene with 56kg at $51. Second-up 6th of 14 at Morphettville (Bm64) on May 21 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Cashin' Chex with 57kg at $26. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 5th of 15 at Morphettville (Bm64) on May 7 over 1050m, slow going 3.5 len behind I Am Bene with 56kg at $51. Second-up 6th of 14 at Morphettville (Bm64) on May 21 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Cashin' Chex with 57kg at $26. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Third-up today. Not raced for 37 days. First-up won by 2 len at Morphettville 3yo+ Mdn April 2 over 1100m defeating Courageous Hearts carrying 56kg at $13. Second-up crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 5th of 12 at Gawler Hcp (C1) on April 25 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind May's West carrying 58.5kg at $5. Should be right in the finish.
Third-up today. Not raced for 37 days. First-up won by 2 len at Morphettville 3yo+ Mdn April 2 over 1100m defeating Courageous Hearts carrying 56kg at $13. Second-up crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 5th of 12 at Gawler Hcp (C1) on April 25 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind May's West carrying 58.5kg at $5. Should be right in the finish.
Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at Penola (Bm58) January 23 over 1600m, 14 len behind Mista Holyfield carrying 57.5kg at $8. First up last campaign sixth of 14 at Morphettville 3yo+ Mdn August 21 over 1200m, soft track; 9 len behind Buzzinga carrying 58kg at $41. Will need this run.
Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at Penola (Bm58) January 23 over 1600m, 14 len behind Mista Holyfield carrying 57.5kg at $8. First up last campaign sixth of 14 at Morphettville 3yo+ Mdn August 21 over 1200m, soft track; 9 len behind Buzzinga carrying 58kg at $41. Will need this run.
Resumes. Finished off last preparation by 0.5 len this track 3yo+ Mdn January 16 over 1200m defeating Clamarc carrying 56kg at $7. Previously first up; seventh of 12 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn August 25 over 1400m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Apache Star with 56kg at $4.50. Winning hope in a suitable contest.
Resumes. Finished off last preparation by 0.5 len this track 3yo+ Mdn January 16 over 1200m defeating Clamarc carrying 56kg at $7. Previously first up; seventh of 12 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn August 25 over 1400m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Apache Star with 56kg at $4.50. Winning hope in a suitable contest.
Resumes. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at Bordertown (Bm58) March 6 over 1550m, soft track; 6 len behind Manhattan Arch with 57.5kg at $9. Previously first up; second of 11 at Balaklava 4yo+ M (Bm58) September 15 over 1300m, 0.8 len behind Addictions with 58kg at $17. A big run would not surprise.
Resumes. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at Bordertown (Bm58) March 6 over 1550m, soft track; 6 len behind Manhattan Arch with 57.5kg at $9. Previously first up; second of 11 at Balaklava 4yo+ M (Bm58) September 15 over 1300m, 0.8 len behind Addictions with 58kg at $17. A big run would not surprise.
NALEIGH (1) brings two solid efforts in city grade finishing on from the back. She has more up the sleeve and has a small claim. Can sit closer today and is the one to beat. VAMPIRE SLAYER (2) is fast and resumed with an easy Maiden win in town. Followed with a solid effort at Gawler. Fitter now and will take pegging back. THE MARKLE SPARKLE (4) resumes and has trialled well at The Bridge. She's likely to have come on and was a good Maiden winner here before the spell. GO BOO BOO (5) resumes and is up to this at best. May need one but keep onside.
Resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last preparation with blinkers first time; tenth of 14 at Kyneton 3yo+ Mdn March 17 over 1875m, soft track; 6 len behind El Campeon with 59.5kg at $101. When resuming last campaign wide throughout; sixth of 8 at Swan Hill 3yo+ Mdn February 15 over 1300m, 9 len behind Marquette with 59.5kg at $61. This looks a stern test.
Resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last preparation with blinkers first time; tenth of 14 at Kyneton 3yo+ Mdn March 17 over 1875m, soft track; 6 len behind El Campeon with 59.5kg at $101. When resuming last campaign wide throughout; sixth of 8 at Swan Hill 3yo+ Mdn February 15 over 1300m, 9 len behind Marquette with 59.5kg at $61. This looks a stern test.
Last start slowly away; 4th of 13 at this track 2yo+ Mdn on May 15 over 1350m, slow going 7 len behind Shez Betty with 58kg at $101. Before that began awkwardly and overraced early, middle stages; ran last of 10 at Gawler 2yo+ Mdn Plate on April 25 over 1200m, 8 len behind Tavikat with 56kg at $101. Capable of big final splits.
Last start slowly away; 4th of 13 at this track 2yo+ Mdn on May 15 over 1350m, slow going 7 len behind Shez Betty with 58kg at $101. Before that began awkwardly and overraced early, middle stages; ran last of 10 at Gawler 2yo+ Mdn Plate on April 25 over 1200m, 8 len behind Tavikat with 56kg at $101. Capable of big final splits.
Last start 6th of 14 at Balaklava 2yo+ Mdn on May 25 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Balcrest Belle carrying 56kg at $21. The run before that 6th of 13 at Gawler 2yo+ Mdn on May 11 over 1506m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Bellavardo with 56kg at $21. Will be charging home late.
Last start 6th of 14 at Balaklava 2yo+ Mdn on May 25 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Balcrest Belle carrying 56kg at $21. The run before that 6th of 13 at Gawler 2yo+ Mdn on May 11 over 1506m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Bellavardo with 56kg at $21. Will be charging home late.
Five-year-old mare (Shinzig - Electrum) at the races for the first time. Has had no recent barrier trials. Likely to come in for support.
Five-year-old mare (Shinzig - Electrum) at the races for the first time. Has had no recent barrier trials. Likely to come in for support.
Resumes after 19 months. Finished off last preparation 12th of 14 at Pakenham 3yo+ Mdn November 5 2020 over 1600m, soft track; 9 len behind Maui carrying 52kg at $61. First up last campaign second last of 10 at Moonee Valley 3yo Mdn October 2 2020 over 1200m, 7 len behind Ice Ice Baby carrying 56kg at $151. Hard to enthuse.
Resumes after 19 months. Finished off last preparation 12th of 14 at Pakenham 3yo+ Mdn November 5 2020 over 1600m, soft track; 9 len behind Maui carrying 52kg at $61. First up last campaign second last of 10 at Moonee Valley 3yo Mdn October 2 2020 over 1200m, 7 len behind Ice Ice Baby carrying 56kg at $151. Hard to enthuse.
Resumes after seven months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn October 27 over 1800m, 8 len behind In The Darkness carrying 56kg at $17. First up last campaign raced wide without cover; ninth of 14 at Morphettville 3yo+ Mdn June 26 over 1200m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Turfitt carrying 56kg at $31. Cannot enthuse.
Resumes after seven months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn October 27 over 1800m, 8 len behind In The Darkness carrying 56kg at $17. First up last campaign raced wide without cover; ninth of 14 at Morphettville 3yo+ Mdn June 26 over 1200m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Turfitt carrying 56kg at $31. Cannot enthuse.
Recent form sound. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Balaklava 2yo+ Mdn on May 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Balcrest Belle with 56kg at $21. Before that 3rd of 13 (began awkwardly; held up on straightening; held up in straight) at this track 2yo+ Mdn on May 15 over 1350m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Shez Betty with 56kg at $11. Strong effort last time and looks a leading hope.
Recent form sound. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Balaklava 2yo+ Mdn on May 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Balcrest Belle with 56kg at $21. Before that 3rd of 13 (began awkwardly; held up on straightening; held up in straight) at this track 2yo+ Mdn on May 15 over 1350m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Shez Betty with 56kg at $11. Strong effort last time and looks a leading hope.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up second last in a small field at Oakbank 2yo+ Mdn on April 18 over 1100m, slow going 2.25 len behind One More Grandy with 56kg at $7. Last start carried wide near 1000m; sat on the pace before fading 9th of 13 at this track 2yo+ Mdn on May 15 over 1350m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Shez Betty carrying 56kg at $10. Has a low draw and is in the mix.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up second last in a small field at Oakbank 2yo+ Mdn on April 18 over 1100m, slow going 2.25 len behind One More Grandy with 56kg at $7. Last start carried wide near 1000m; sat on the pace before fading 9th of 13 at this track 2yo+ Mdn on May 15 over 1350m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Shez Betty carrying 56kg at $10. Has a low draw and is in the mix.
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when keen and ordered to trial; with blinkers first time; ran last of 10 at Morphettville 3yo+ Mdn on November 2 over 1200m, 26 len behind Journey To Petra with 53kg at $51. Unlikely to trouble the top few.
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when keen and ordered to trial; with blinkers first time; ran last of 10 at Morphettville 3yo+ Mdn on November 2 over 1200m, 26 len behind Journey To Petra with 53kg at $51. Unlikely to trouble the top few.
RED ROOF (9) made sharp improvement beaten a half-length at Balaklava. Has the rail today on a 7-day return and gets one more chance. ROUGE RENARDE (10) didn't have much luck here off the wide gate but the first-up Oakbank placing prior stacks right up. Fitter she shapes as a danger. CHENIAH (4) debuts and no surprise if she has good ability. This is winnable if she has and the betting needs monitoring. A MIDNIGHT SHADOW (3) has ability but gets too far back. Holder rides first time and may get more out of her.
Second run back. First-up after six months 8th of 11 at Gawler (Bm60) on May 22 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Mysticano with 59kg at $11. Previously second-up checked near 400m; eased back early on 8th of 13 at Randwick Tab H'way-C3 on January 9 2021 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Pinnacle Prince carrying 54.5kg at $101. Among the leading chances.
Second run back. First-up after six months 8th of 11 at Gawler (Bm60) on May 22 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Mysticano with 59kg at $11. Previously second-up checked near 400m; eased back early on 8th of 13 at Randwick Tab H'way-C3 on January 9 2021 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Pinnacle Prince carrying 54.5kg at $101. Among the leading chances.
Resumes. Finished off last campaign by 2.5 len (injured) Gawler 3yo+ E&G Mdn September 1 over 1200m defeating Ammo Amor with 58kg at $3.50. Previously first up; lost a plate; second of 14 at Morphettville 3yo+ Mdn June 26 over 1200m, on heavy track; 0.8 len behind Turfitt with 58kg at $7.50. Expected to play a major role.
Resumes. Finished off last campaign by 2.5 len (injured) Gawler 3yo+ E&G Mdn September 1 over 1200m defeating Ammo Amor with 58kg at $3.50. Previously first up; lost a plate; second of 14 at Morphettville 3yo+ Mdn June 26 over 1200m, on heavy track; 0.8 len behind Turfitt with 58kg at $7.50. Expected to play a major role.
At the latest run hampered concluding stages; second last of 11 at Morphettville 4yo+ (Bm64) on May 14 over 1050m, 5.5 len behind Sunny Green with 57kg at $26. Before that ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Mildura 3yo+ (Bm58) April 26 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Speed Lover carrying 60kg at $9. Others going much better leading into this.
At the latest run hampered concluding stages; second last of 11 at Morphettville 4yo+ (Bm64) on May 14 over 1050m, 5.5 len behind Sunny Green with 57kg at $26. Before that ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Mildura 3yo+ (Bm58) April 26 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Speed Lover carrying 60kg at $9. Others going much better leading into this.
Recent form sound. At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Port Augusta Hcp (54) May 13 over 1100m defeating Captain Bridges carrying 59kg at $2.80. The run before that 2nd of 12 at Port Augusta Hcp (52) on May 1 over 1100m, 2 len behind Melmac carrying 59.5kg at $7. Got the job done last time and is a leading hope again.
Recent form sound. At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Port Augusta Hcp (54) May 13 over 1100m defeating Captain Bridges carrying 59kg at $2.80. The run before that 2nd of 12 at Port Augusta Hcp (52) on May 1 over 1100m, 2 len behind Melmac carrying 59.5kg at $7. Got the job done last time and is a leading hope again.
Resumes after six months. Finished off last preparation began awkwardly; ninth of 11 at this track (Bm58) November 28 over 1350m, 7 len behind Run And Tell carrying 58kg at $21. Previously first up; second last of 8 at Morphettville 4yo+ H&G (Bm60) October 16 over 1200m, soft track; 7 len behind Noname Lane carrying 56.5kg at $31. Marginal prospects.
Resumes after six months. Finished off last preparation began awkwardly; ninth of 11 at this track (Bm58) November 28 over 1350m, 7 len behind Run And Tell carrying 58kg at $21. Previously first up; second last of 8 at Morphettville 4yo+ H&G (Bm60) October 16 over 1200m, soft track; 7 len behind Noname Lane carrying 56.5kg at $31. Marginal prospects.
Resumes after six months. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Morphettville (Bm68) November 27 over 1800m, 6 len behind Swiss Hero carrying 54kg at $51. When resuming last campaign ninth of 12 at Morphettville Parks Hcp (60) May 29 2021 over 1300m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Fall On A Star with 56.5kg at $21. Unlikely to threaten.
Resumes after six months. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Morphettville (Bm68) November 27 over 1800m, 6 len behind Swiss Hero carrying 54kg at $51. When resuming last campaign ninth of 12 at Morphettville Parks Hcp (60) May 29 2021 over 1300m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Fall On A Star with 56.5kg at $21. Unlikely to threaten.
Resuming today after a four months break. Finished off last campaign won by 0.5 len Naracoorte 3yo+ Mdn February 6 over 1430m defeating Ned And Power carrying 55kg at $2.40. Previously first up; travelled poorly and poor recovery; ninth of 11 at Ballarat 3yof Mdn Plate October 21 over 1400m, 8 len behind Romany Rocks carrying 57kg at $17. Can fire while fresh.
Resuming today after a four months break. Finished off last campaign won by 0.5 len Naracoorte 3yo+ Mdn February 6 over 1430m defeating Ned And Power carrying 55kg at $2.40. Previously first up; travelled poorly and poor recovery; ninth of 11 at Ballarat 3yof Mdn Plate October 21 over 1400m, 8 len behind Romany Rocks carrying 57kg at $17. Can fire while fresh.
Most recently 3rd of 9 at this track Hcp (C2) on May 15 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Valaroc carrying 55kg at $16. Before that second last of 12 at Morphettville Parks (Bm78) on April 30 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Gaze Grise carrying 54kg at $201. Tested from a wide gate.
Most recently 3rd of 9 at this track Hcp (C2) on May 15 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Valaroc carrying 55kg at $16. Before that second last of 12 at Morphettville Parks (Bm78) on April 30 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Gaze Grise carrying 54kg at $201. Tested from a wide gate.
At the latest run won by 1.3 len at this track (Bm54) May 15 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Nana Dulce with 57kg at $7.50. The race before that slowly away; got back early 8th of 11 at Oakbank (Bm54) on April 18 over 1050m, slow going 3.5 len behind Valaroc with 57.5kg at $6. Big chance to go back-to-back.
At the latest run won by 1.3 len at this track (Bm54) May 15 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Nana Dulce with 57kg at $7.50. The race before that slowly away; got back early 8th of 11 at Oakbank (Bm54) on April 18 over 1050m, slow going 3.5 len behind Valaroc with 57.5kg at $6. Big chance to go back-to-back.
First-up. Finished off last preparation began awkwardly; second last of 9 at Kingscote (Bm58) February 19 over 1050m, 10 len behind Smartkap with 59.5kg at $4.50. Previously first up; hampered at start; third of 11 at Port Augusta (Bm54) July 18 over 1100m, 1.0 len behind Kiroshima with 60kg at $10. Not keen on his chances.
First-up. Finished off last preparation began awkwardly; second last of 9 at Kingscote (Bm58) February 19 over 1050m, 10 len behind Smartkap with 59.5kg at $4.50. Previously first up; hampered at start; third of 11 at Port Augusta (Bm54) July 18 over 1100m, 1.0 len behind Kiroshima with 60kg at $10. Not keen on his chances.
Last start in a small field at Tennant Creek (Bm54) on May 14 over 1100m, 10 len behind Salbris with 58kg at $11. The start before that began awkwardly; ran last of 9 at Alice Springs F&M Hcp (76) on April 29 over 1200m, 12 len behind Addictions carrying 54.5kg at $101. Can't make much of a case.
Last start in a small field at Tennant Creek (Bm54) on May 14 over 1100m, 10 len behind Salbris with 58kg at $11. The start before that began awkwardly; ran last of 9 at Alice Springs F&M Hcp (76) on April 29 over 1200m, 12 len behind Addictions carrying 54.5kg at $101. Can't make much of a case.
Second-up. First-up after two months 7th of 9 at this track (Bm54) on May 15 over 1100m, slow going 7 len behind Cartier Tiara with 58kg at $8.50. Previously second-up carried wide near 500m; 5th of 8 at Oakbank (Bm56) on September 22 over 1100m, on a slow track; 8 len behind She's Estelle with 57.5kg at $21. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Second-up. First-up after two months 7th of 9 at this track (Bm54) on May 15 over 1100m, slow going 7 len behind Cartier Tiara with 58kg at $8.50. Previously second-up carried wide near 500m; 5th of 8 at Oakbank (Bm56) on September 22 over 1100m, on a slow track; 8 len behind She's Estelle with 57.5kg at $21. Fitter but must improve sharply.
At the latest run 9th of 13 at Balaklava (Bm54) on May 25 over 1050m, slow going 5 len behind Skara Brae carrying 58.5kg at $7. The start before that 5th of 11 at Alice Springs Hcp (62) on April 16 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Signor Fangio carrying 53kg at $26. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
At the latest run 9th of 13 at Balaklava (Bm54) on May 25 over 1050m, slow going 5 len behind Skara Brae carrying 58.5kg at $7. The start before that 5th of 11 at Alice Springs Hcp (62) on April 16 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Signor Fangio carrying 53kg at $26. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last start 3rd of 13 at Balaklava (Bm54) on May 25 over 1050m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Skara Brae with 56.5kg at $17. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at this track (Bm54) on May 15 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Cartier Tiara carrying 58.5kg at $9. Needs to find extra to beat these.
Last start 3rd of 13 at Balaklava (Bm54) on May 25 over 1050m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Skara Brae with 56.5kg at $17. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at this track (Bm54) on May 15 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Cartier Tiara carrying 58.5kg at $9. Needs to find extra to beat these.
THE PARTISAN (2) is a leader who resumes off a 2.5L Gawler Maiden win. He owns a big Murray Bridge trial win and has a handy claim. Goes fresh and can keep things rolling. CARTIER TIARA (9) ran his best race winning the 54 here comfortably. Fitter and will go close building on that. YELLOW IDOL (7) is in a leading barn and brings good form to resumption. Has a sticky barrier but is a chance if presented forward. EQUAL BALANCE (1) was only beaten 1.5L at Gawler on resumption. He has plenty up the sleeve but the wide barrier is against.
Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 14 at Balaklava Hcp (58) on May 25 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Shopster carrying 57.5kg at $6. Before that 3rd of 12 at Naracoorte Hcp (54) on May 8 over 1430m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Mavette carrying 60kg at $3.50. Can easily finish right over the top of these.
Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 14 at Balaklava Hcp (58) on May 25 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Shopster carrying 57.5kg at $6. Before that 3rd of 12 at Naracoorte Hcp (54) on May 8 over 1430m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Mavette carrying 60kg at $3.50. Can easily finish right over the top of these.
Second run back. First-up after 10 months 11th of 14 at Balaklava Hcp (58) on May 25 over 1300m, slow going 8 len behind Shopster with 58.5kg at $51. Previously second-up bled first time - three month ban; 6th of 8 at Scone 3yo+ (C1) on August 12 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Mantinello with 59kg at $7.50. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Second run back. First-up after 10 months 11th of 14 at Balaklava Hcp (58) on May 25 over 1300m, slow going 8 len behind Shopster with 58.5kg at $51. Previously second-up bled first time - three month ban; 6th of 8 at Scone 3yo+ (C1) on August 12 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Mantinello with 59kg at $7.50. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Second-up. First-up after five months with blinkers first time; ran last of 16 at Balaklava F&M (Bm58) on May 25 over 1400m, slow going 17 len behind Dancing Stream carrying 58kg at $21. Previously second-up too wet; crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 6th of 16 at Te Rapa (Bm65) on October 1 over 1600m, 6 len behind Judy's Song with 56kg at $21. Unlikely to threaten.
Second-up. First-up after five months with blinkers first time; ran last of 16 at Balaklava F&M (Bm58) on May 25 over 1400m, slow going 17 len behind Dancing Stream carrying 58kg at $21. Previously second-up too wet; crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 6th of 16 at Te Rapa (Bm65) on October 1 over 1600m, 6 len behind Judy's Song with 56kg at $21. Unlikely to threaten.
Third-up today. Resuming weakened in straight; 11th of 14 at Murray Bridge Hcp (58) on March 27 over 1000m, 4 len behind Rustydustysunshine with 57.5kg at $8. Last start 8th of 13 at this track (Bm62) on May 15 over 1350m, slow going 2.5 len behind Bon Pegasus carrying 55kg at $10. Cannot be ruled out.
Third-up today. Resuming weakened in straight; 11th of 14 at Murray Bridge Hcp (58) on March 27 over 1000m, 4 len behind Rustydustysunshine with 57.5kg at $8. Last start 8th of 13 at this track (Bm62) on May 15 over 1350m, slow going 2.5 len behind Bon Pegasus carrying 55kg at $10. Cannot be ruled out.
Resumes off a 44 day let-up. Most recently lame; second last of 10 at Oakbank (Bm54) on April 18 over 1400m, slow going 13 len behind Harbouring carrying 56kg at $11. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 14 at this track (Bm54) on March 23 over 1350m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Mr Ranger carrying 57.5kg at $7. Others appeal more heading into this.
Resumes off a 44 day let-up. Most recently lame; second last of 10 at Oakbank (Bm54) on April 18 over 1400m, slow going 13 len behind Harbouring carrying 56kg at $11. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 14 at this track (Bm54) on March 23 over 1350m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Mr Ranger carrying 57.5kg at $7. Others appeal more heading into this.
Second-up. First-up after seven months ran last of 13 at this track (Bm62) on May 15 over 1350m, slow going 9 len behind Bon Pegasus with 54kg at $51. Previously second-up wide throughout; eased back early on 9th of 13 at Gawler (Bm58) on June 16 over 1500m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Call Me Dexter with 56kg at $12. Needs more time.
Second-up. First-up after seven months ran last of 13 at this track (Bm62) on May 15 over 1350m, slow going 9 len behind Bon Pegasus with 54kg at $51. Previously second-up wide throughout; eased back early on 9th of 13 at Gawler (Bm58) on June 16 over 1500m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Call Me Dexter with 56kg at $12. Needs more time.
At the latest run eased back early on 6th of 12 at Gawler (Bm54) on May 22 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Zeduki carrying 57kg at $17. The run before that hung out on straightening and checked near 100m; eased back early on 7th of 12 at Naracoorte Hcp (54) on May 8 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Wynter Lady carrying 58kg at $10. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
At the latest run eased back early on 6th of 12 at Gawler (Bm54) on May 22 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Zeduki carrying 57kg at $17. The run before that hung out on straightening and checked near 100m; eased back early on 7th of 12 at Naracoorte Hcp (54) on May 8 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Wynter Lady carrying 58kg at $10. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
Second-up. First-up after 16 months came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track Hcp (C2) on May 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; head behind Valaroc with 54kg at $151. Previously second-up failed to respond to riding; ran last of 10 at Clare (Bm54) on January 25 2021 over 1200m, on a slow track; 30 len behind Harbour Express with 56kg at $26. Sure to run well.
Second-up. First-up after 16 months came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track Hcp (C2) on May 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; head behind Valaroc with 54kg at $151. Previously second-up failed to respond to riding; ran last of 10 at Clare (Bm54) on January 25 2021 over 1200m, on a slow track; 30 len behind Harbour Express with 56kg at $26. Sure to run well.
Most recently 4th of 12 at Gawler (Bm54) on May 22 over 1200m, slow going 1.4 len behind Zeduki with 56kg at $9. The race before that 4th of 11 at Gawler (Bm54) on May 11 over 1506m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Vivaldi's Quest carrying 56kg at $4.50. Sure to be tough to beat from an inside draw.
Most recently 4th of 12 at Gawler (Bm54) on May 22 over 1200m, slow going 1.4 len behind Zeduki with 56kg at $9. The race before that 4th of 11 at Gawler (Bm54) on May 11 over 1506m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Vivaldi's Quest carrying 56kg at $4.50. Sure to be tough to beat from an inside draw.
ZOUSTORM (10) has been close-up his last three and gets his chance in this contest. Draws for the run of the race and winning rider Potter is reunited. GOODARCHIE (9) resumed for the new barn much improved beaten a whisker here in stronger grade. Was at monster odds but impressed and he has the visors applied first time. A decent chance holding that form. CANIDAE (2) has been busting to win and comes back a level. Will get back but will hit the line on the quick return. SEE YOU LATER NOW (8) finally has a low barrier and wasn't beaten far at Gawler. Holder sticks and she's worth consideration.
Second-up. First-up after 14 months made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 7 (pre race incident; passed fit at barrier; held up in straight) at this track (Bm58) on May 15 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Insaaf with 60kg at $17. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Murray Bridge (Bm62) on March 3 2021 over 2000m, 5 len behind Master Of Zerprise carrying 59kg at $17. Improver; excellent winning chance.
Second-up. First-up after 14 months made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 7 (pre race incident; passed fit at barrier; held up in straight) at this track (Bm58) on May 15 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Insaaf with 60kg at $17. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Murray Bridge (Bm62) on March 3 2021 over 2000m, 5 len behind Master Of Zerprise carrying 59kg at $17. Improver; excellent winning chance.
Last start 2nd of 11 at Gawler (Bm58) on May 22 over 2121m, slow going 1.5 len behind Toyetic with 59kg at $6.50. The race before that crowded at start and became unbalanced; 5th of 8 at this track (Bm62) on May 15 over 2050m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Exalted Ruth carrying 57kg at $10. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
Last start 2nd of 11 at Gawler (Bm58) on May 22 over 2121m, slow going 1.5 len behind Toyetic with 59kg at $6.50. The race before that crowded at start and became unbalanced; 5th of 8 at this track (Bm62) on May 15 over 2050m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Exalted Ruth carrying 57kg at $10. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
Second-up. First-up after five months wide early stages and overraced early stages; ran last of 12 at Murray Bridge (Bm58) on May 4 over 2000m, slow going 23 len behind Swankytoff with 58kg at $101. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Gawler (Bm54) October 4 over 1700m in the wet defeating Masaru Warrior with 60kg at $41. Needs to lift.
Second-up. First-up after five months wide early stages and overraced early stages; ran last of 12 at Murray Bridge (Bm58) on May 4 over 2000m, slow going 23 len behind Swankytoff with 58kg at $101. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Gawler (Bm54) October 4 over 1700m in the wet defeating Masaru Warrior with 60kg at $41. Needs to lift.
Last start 4th of 11 at Balaklava Plate (C1) on May 25 over 2200m, slow going 4 len behind Vino Decasa Nostra carrying 59kg at $5. The race before that 4th of 10 at Gawler 3yo+ Plate (C1) on May 11 over 2112m, slow going 4.5 len behind Alpine Beau carrying 59kg at $16. Win doesn't look likely.
Last start 4th of 11 at Balaklava Plate (C1) on May 25 over 2200m, slow going 4 len behind Vino Decasa Nostra carrying 59kg at $5. The race before that 4th of 10 at Gawler 3yo+ Plate (C1) on May 11 over 2112m, slow going 4.5 len behind Alpine Beau carrying 59kg at $16. Win doesn't look likely.
At the latest run 4th of 11 at Gawler (Bm58) on May 22 over 2121m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Toyetic carrying 57.5kg at $21. The start before that eased back early on 8th of 12 at Murray Bridge (Bm58) on May 4 over 2000m, slow going 4 len behind Swankytoff carrying 58kg at $11. Still likely to struggle after 1.5kg claim.
At the latest run 4th of 11 at Gawler (Bm58) on May 22 over 2121m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Toyetic carrying 57.5kg at $21. The start before that eased back early on 8th of 12 at Murray Bridge (Bm58) on May 4 over 2000m, slow going 4 len behind Swankytoff carrying 58kg at $11. Still likely to struggle after 1.5kg claim.
Last start 2nd of 10 at Gawler 3yo+ Plate (C1) on May 11 over 2112m, slow going 3.5 len behind Alpine Beau carrying 56.5kg at $9. The race before that 9th of 12 at Murray Bridge (Bm58) on May 4 over 2000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Swankytoff carrying 57.5kg at $7. Won't be beating too many of these home.
Last start 2nd of 10 at Gawler 3yo+ Plate (C1) on May 11 over 2112m, slow going 3.5 len behind Alpine Beau carrying 56.5kg at $9. The race before that 9th of 12 at Murray Bridge (Bm58) on May 4 over 2000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Swankytoff carrying 57.5kg at $7. Won't be beating too many of these home.
Useful mare. Most recently 2nd of 8 at this track (Bm62) on May 15 over 2050m, slow going 1.3 len behind Exalted Ruth carrying 54.5kg at $2.20. The run before that 5th of 13 at Murray Bridge (Bm68) on May 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Rapid Raiser with 54kg at $16. Working up to a win. Worth following.
Useful mare. Most recently 2nd of 8 at this track (Bm62) on May 15 over 2050m, slow going 1.3 len behind Exalted Ruth carrying 54.5kg at $2.20. The run before that 5th of 13 at Murray Bridge (Bm68) on May 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Rapid Raiser with 54kg at $16. Working up to a win. Worth following.
Last start 8th of 13 at Balaklava Hcp (54) on May 25 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Sirmaze with 56.5kg at $10. The start before that got back early 9th of 12 at Port Augusta (Bm54) on May 13 over 1498m, 12 len behind Gottabiton with 57.5kg at $10. Can't recommend.
Last start 8th of 13 at Balaklava Hcp (54) on May 25 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Sirmaze with 56.5kg at $10. The start before that got back early 9th of 12 at Port Augusta (Bm54) on May 13 over 1498m, 12 len behind Gottabiton with 57.5kg at $10. Can't recommend.
Last start 3rd of 7 at this track (Bm58) on May 15 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Insaaf carrying 52kg at $4.50. Before that overraced early, middle stages; raced on the pace before fading 10th of 13 at Murray Bridge (Bm68) on May 4 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Rapid Raiser carrying 52kg at $101. Should go well.
Last start 3rd of 7 at this track (Bm58) on May 15 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Insaaf carrying 52kg at $4.50. Before that overraced early, middle stages; raced on the pace before fading 10th of 13 at Murray Bridge (Bm68) on May 4 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Rapid Raiser carrying 52kg at $101. Should go well.
Last start began awkwardly; 7th of 11 at Port Augusta (Bm64) on May 13 over 1600m, 11 len behind Harbouring with 52.5kg at $101. The start before that second last of 10 at Port Augusta (Bm56) on May 1 over 1600m, 12 len behind Benz Baron carrying 52.5kg at $41. 3kg claim will not be enough.
Last start began awkwardly; 7th of 11 at Port Augusta (Bm64) on May 13 over 1600m, 11 len behind Harbouring with 52.5kg at $101. The start before that second last of 10 at Port Augusta (Bm56) on May 1 over 1600m, 12 len behind Benz Baron carrying 52.5kg at $41. 3kg claim will not be enough.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up did the work up front then tired ran last of 7 at Gawler (Bm62) on May 11 over 1706m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Ammo Amor with 54kg at $101. Last start began awkwardly; couldn't go on with it; second last of 7 at this track (Bm58) on May 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Insaaf with 54kg at $51. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up did the work up front then tired ran last of 7 at Gawler (Bm62) on May 11 over 1706m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Ammo Amor with 54kg at $101. Last start began awkwardly; couldn't go on with it; second last of 7 at this track (Bm58) on May 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Insaaf with 54kg at $51. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Most recently wide throughout; ran last of 11 at Gawler (Bm58) on May 22 over 2121m, slow going 21 len behind Toyetic carrying 56.5kg at $81. Before that won by a long-neck at Port Augusta 2yo+ Mdn May 13 over 1396m defeating Springsun with 56kg at $3.50. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Most recently wide throughout; ran last of 11 at Gawler (Bm58) on May 22 over 2121m, slow going 21 len behind Toyetic carrying 56.5kg at $81. Before that won by a long-neck at Port Augusta 2yo+ Mdn May 13 over 1396m defeating Springsun with 56kg at $3.50. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
IN THE DARKNESS (9) improved just missing here and then led and placed at The Bridge up to this trip in better grade. Draws for a soft on-pace run and will go close. MALINONG CLUB (10) won here three-back at the mile and has been threatening since in stronger races. Has an awkward gate but keeps a top hoop and she'll be right in it with average luck. BELLAVARDO (5) peaks and missed a lip at Gawler 10 days ago at the mile. Has a handy gate and 3kg claim and gives every indication the middle distance will suit. AMMO LOCO (2) tries hard and got close at Gawler. He won't be far away.
