It’s Esperance Cup day this Saturday afternoon at the Esperance Bay Turf Club. A bumper eight race card kicks off at 12:58pm with the running of the Doutch Handicap. Trida Brando looks suited in the small field while Kaszanka looks suited over the short 1000m trip. Hearts Aflutter was well supported and is one to watch after finishing fifth last start when slowly away. McDonalds sponsor Race Two and newcomers Smart Seduction and Esteron are horses to keep an eye on. Jungle Jackie ran on well last week and both Tropical Time and Ace Pilot have been placed recently.
The third is the Horizon Power Handicap and Desert Oak looks very hard to hold out for Mark Nelson and Peter Hall. Local Gwen Ten won impressively last start and Lay Down Tommy will appreciate a drop in class. Race Four is the Tru-Blu Hire Handicap and it will be run over 1600m. Just Sue was disappointing last week but does have a great record at the track and distance. Perelmo, Time Star and Silver Ambush have been racing well and Masters Seal looks to be well weighted. Ears Loppy doesn’t look impossible on paper either.
Race Five starts the Quaddie and is supported by the Kalgoorlie Punters and Drinkers Club. Leidenwin has been a revelation at her last two starts, scoring easily after settling well back. Again she looks hard to hold out especially if a fast tempo is set by the leading division. Main dangers look to be Cyclos, Royal Wing, Hi Dollie and Go Fury Go. The Esperance Combined Tyre Service Handicap is the effectively the Open Sprint. All seven candidates look to be in with a winning chance on paper but for the sake of a tip He’s Smokin’ must be consisdered given his recent victory and strong work ethic.
This year’s Esperance Cup is sponsored by RSM Bird Cameron and a field of eleven will face the starter at 4:51pm. There are two raiders this year with Striking Viking (Mark Nelson) and Highly Prized (Alan McGuinniss) accepting for the $30,000 race. Of the locals Hackett’s Heart looks the best chance despite failing at his last run a fortnight ago. Stormy Express and Danacolada are last start winners and female jockeys Leanne Howlett and Misty Bazeley will take the respective rides. Neil Chapman and Rod Kirkup team up with seven year old Put Option and Swahili is another with good recent form for Tracey Frizzell. The Farm & General Eopp Handicap is over 1200m and Mr. Magnificent and Resuscitator are last start winners and My Girl Kate has enjoyed a terrific season. Donargy must be respected on his best form but he did fail to fire at his last effort on February 5.
Early selections ; Trida Brando, Ace Pilot, Gwen Ten, Silver Ambush, Hi Dollie, He’s Smokin’, Train Crusher and My Girl Kate.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Esperance Review Saturday February 26th
Esperance Race Review
This Saturday will see the running of the $30,000 RSM Bird Cameron Esperance Cup (2000m). Last week’s meeting was the second last of the season and the conditions were perfect. The G. J. Gardiner Homes Maiden was the first and it provided local trainer Paul McLean with an impressive victory. His four year old gelding Resuscitator was sent to the lead by apprentice Yannick Valenti and went on to defeat Jungle Jackie and Ace Pilot. A small field of five contested the Lucky Roe Snack Bar Handicap and leading trainer Brendan Corver prepared the Trifecta. Stormy Express was ridden quietly by Russell Hanson until the top of the straight when he unleashed a mighty sprint to win by two and a half lengths. Outsider Ears Loppy set the pace and did a great job to be the runner up ahead of Just Sue.
Race Three was the Esperance Window Tinting Handicap. The Fiona Scott prepared Decryptor impressed with a strong triumph over Summer Crossing and Lay Down Tommy. Decryptor looked the winner at the 300m mark but had to be ridden out desperately by Shaun Meeres over the concluding stages to achieve the win. The South Coast Food Services Handicap provided a ‘grandstand finish’. City Of Subiaco was having her Esperance debut and Misty Bazely took all the shortcuts to win by a nose. The Key Cutter lost narrowly and Corolla finished a close up third after showing early speed.
Race Five was sponsored by OD Transport and South East Petroleum and Elljay breezed home an easy winner again. The four year old has started four times this season for three wins and a third. On Saturday he won by more than a length over Perelmo and Masters Seal. Star Transport supported the last event which was run at a frantic tempo. The Ross Daniels prepared Leidenwin relished the fast tempo and swept home powerfully to score by two lengths in a fast 1.36.39. Royal Wing was the runner up and Platinum Lad, despite suffering interference battled on to salvage third placing. Ross Daniels saddled up three horses on Saturday and finished with one win and two seconds.
Horses to follow ; Ace Pilot, Ears Loppy, Lay Down Tommy, City Of Subiaco, Elljay and Star Ruler.
Ryan Levitzke (race caller)
This Saturday will see the running of the $30,000 RSM Bird Cameron Esperance Cup (2000m). Last week’s meeting was the second last of the season and the conditions were perfect. The G. J. Gardiner Homes Maiden was the first and it provided local trainer Paul McLean with an impressive victory. His four year old gelding Resuscitator was sent to the lead by apprentice Yannick Valenti and went on to defeat Jungle Jackie and Ace Pilot. A small field of five contested the Lucky Roe Snack Bar Handicap and leading trainer Brendan Corver prepared the Trifecta. Stormy Express was ridden quietly by Russell Hanson until the top of the straight when he unleashed a mighty sprint to win by two and a half lengths. Outsider Ears Loppy set the pace and did a great job to be the runner up ahead of Just Sue.
Race Three was the Esperance Window Tinting Handicap. The Fiona Scott prepared Decryptor impressed with a strong triumph over Summer Crossing and Lay Down Tommy. Decryptor looked the winner at the 300m mark but had to be ridden out desperately by Shaun Meeres over the concluding stages to achieve the win. The South Coast Food Services Handicap provided a ‘grandstand finish’. City Of Subiaco was having her Esperance debut and Misty Bazely took all the shortcuts to win by a nose. The Key Cutter lost narrowly and Corolla finished a close up third after showing early speed.
Race Five was sponsored by OD Transport and South East Petroleum and Elljay breezed home an easy winner again. The four year old has started four times this season for three wins and a third. On Saturday he won by more than a length over Perelmo and Masters Seal. Star Transport supported the last event which was run at a frantic tempo. The Ross Daniels prepared Leidenwin relished the fast tempo and swept home powerfully to score by two lengths in a fast 1.36.39. Royal Wing was the runner up and Platinum Lad, despite suffering interference battled on to salvage third placing. Ross Daniels saddled up three horses on Saturday and finished with one win and two seconds.
Horses to follow ; Ace Pilot, Ears Loppy, Lay Down Tommy, City Of Subiaco, Elljay and Star Ruler.
Ryan Levitzke (race caller)
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Esperance/Albany Preview 26th/27th February
This Saturday sees the penultimate meeting of the season at the Esperance Bay Turf Club. The six event card kicks off at 2:19pm with the running of the G. J. Gardiner Homes Maiden over 1200M. Hearts Aflutter is a first starter who will exit barrier two. Of the raced brigade Tropical Time and Time To Front are clearly the hardest to beat, both with recent minor placings to their credit. Ace Pilot is another who wasn’t far from the action last start. A small field of five will clash in the Lucky Roe Snack Bar Handicap which will be run over 1600m and only two stables will be represented. Just Sue is a track specialist and she is proven over the mile distance. Stable-mate Stormy Express has been racing well while the other stable-mate Ears Loppy needs to improve. The pick of the Fiona Scott pair is probably Observation given that Shaun Meeres has opted to ride him ahead of Mufasa.
Race Three kicks off the Quaddie and is sponsored by Esperance Window Tinting. Expedition has been alotted a hefty 62kg witha a claiming apprentice given the ride. Summer Crossing, Ready Freddy and Landmark Lady are recent winners and Decryptor perfomed well first up. The fourth is the South Coast Food Services Handicap and Boyne River will take a power of beating. The five year old mare has been thereabouts without winning and she deserves a break through. Speedsters Tashi Delek and Corolla will go forward and give bold sights and Kaszanka ran on strongly over 1000m last start.
Race Five is sponsored by OD Transport and South East Petroleum. Numbers 1, 2 and 3 are clearly the best credentialed and look to be a solid Trifecta bet. Time Star won well two starts back and Perelmo was victorious three starts ago. Elljay on the other hand has two wins and a third from his three Esperance starts. Alevanta is a roughie with a place hope. The last is over 1600m and is sponsored by Star Transport. Leidenwin only won a Maiden last start but she was very impressive and must be considered despite rising in class and distance. Go Fury Go and Royal Wing boast solid form and the likes of Star Ruler, Flying Duel and Platinum Lad deserve consideration for exotic calculations.
Early selections ; Ace Pilot, Just Sue, Summer Crossing, Corolla, Elljay and Leidenwin.
Ryan Levitzke (race commentator)
ALBANY - Sunday - Wolfe could have a monster day.
Trainer Steve Wolfe looks set to open the program with The Pupster resuming after one start earlier in the season. With the scratching of Stripped Bear The Pupster looks the one to beat over Sudden City who was a nice run at Mt Barker and Dominator. Wolfe has a strong hand in the second which is a very open race, with Lunar Park knocking on the door, and Jobeth and deutant Raucous Laughter with claims. The Bing ran a nice race at Pinjarra first up and has prospects along with Kirov park and Missy Lara.
The Developer is an interesting runner in third after racing against the likes of Ranger and Playing God last preparation, and expect him to improve on his first up run. Other chances include Wolfe"s Solid Dan, Golden Glory and Jordi. Belles Fury at her best would be a prospect but has disappointed at her last few. Homest galloper Timely Reign looks suited at the 1600m and will be hard to beat in the fourth, with stablemate Regal Miss, Movie World and Savage Wolf the main dangers.
Wolfe will have the two main fancies in the fifth in track and distance specialist Watson's Bay and Our Ol Fella who has been racing in the city. Hard to see the winner coming from the remainder of the field. The sixth is very open with many winning chances including One Talk, Redford, Stormystory, Alabamaramer, Lily La Bell, Nutopia and Russian Rouge. It should be ach-way the field and you should get value if you find the winner.
Carry The Nation a winner at Bunbury on debut and Ancient Spell will head betting in the seventh and after competing against each other in a recent trial will be hard to split. Starline Porche, Jeneviv St Pierre and Legal Agent also have prospects. The final event has many chances with the winner likely to come from Cho Son, Head To Hell, Call Me Ned. I'm Called earl and King's Tribute. Cho Son has mixed his form but Kyra Yuill is back aboard, Call Me Ned is racing in great form as is King's Trubute. Dark Humour may get out togood each-way odds in the last and should not be overlooked
Race Three kicks off the Quaddie and is sponsored by Esperance Window Tinting. Expedition has been alotted a hefty 62kg witha a claiming apprentice given the ride. Summer Crossing, Ready Freddy and Landmark Lady are recent winners and Decryptor perfomed well first up. The fourth is the South Coast Food Services Handicap and Boyne River will take a power of beating. The five year old mare has been thereabouts without winning and she deserves a break through. Speedsters Tashi Delek and Corolla will go forward and give bold sights and Kaszanka ran on strongly over 1000m last start.
Race Five is sponsored by OD Transport and South East Petroleum. Numbers 1, 2 and 3 are clearly the best credentialed and look to be a solid Trifecta bet. Time Star won well two starts back and Perelmo was victorious three starts ago. Elljay on the other hand has two wins and a third from his three Esperance starts. Alevanta is a roughie with a place hope. The last is over 1600m and is sponsored by Star Transport. Leidenwin only won a Maiden last start but she was very impressive and must be considered despite rising in class and distance. Go Fury Go and Royal Wing boast solid form and the likes of Star Ruler, Flying Duel and Platinum Lad deserve consideration for exotic calculations.
Early selections ; Ace Pilot, Just Sue, Summer Crossing, Corolla, Elljay and Leidenwin.
Ryan Levitzke (race commentator)
ALBANY - Sunday - Wolfe could have a monster day.
Trainer Steve Wolfe looks set to open the program with The Pupster resuming after one start earlier in the season. With the scratching of Stripped Bear The Pupster looks the one to beat over Sudden City who was a nice run at Mt Barker and Dominator. Wolfe has a strong hand in the second which is a very open race, with Lunar Park knocking on the door, and Jobeth and deutant Raucous Laughter with claims. The Bing ran a nice race at Pinjarra first up and has prospects along with Kirov park and Missy Lara.
The Developer is an interesting runner in third after racing against the likes of Ranger and Playing God last preparation, and expect him to improve on his first up run. Other chances include Wolfe"s Solid Dan, Golden Glory and Jordi. Belles Fury at her best would be a prospect but has disappointed at her last few. Homest galloper Timely Reign looks suited at the 1600m and will be hard to beat in the fourth, with stablemate Regal Miss, Movie World and Savage Wolf the main dangers.
Wolfe will have the two main fancies in the fifth in track and distance specialist Watson's Bay and Our Ol Fella who has been racing in the city. Hard to see the winner coming from the remainder of the field. The sixth is very open with many winning chances including One Talk, Redford, Stormystory, Alabamaramer, Lily La Bell, Nutopia and Russian Rouge. It should be ach-way the field and you should get value if you find the winner.
Carry The Nation a winner at Bunbury on debut and Ancient Spell will head betting in the seventh and after competing against each other in a recent trial will be hard to split. Starline Porche, Jeneviv St Pierre and Legal Agent also have prospects. The final event has many chances with the winner likely to come from Cho Son, Head To Hell, Call Me Ned. I'm Called earl and King's Tribute. Cho Son has mixed his form but Kyra Yuill is back aboard, Call Me Ned is racing in great form as is King's Trubute. Dark Humour may get out togood each-way odds in the last and should not be overlooked
Monday, February 21, 2011
Mt Barker Thursday Feb 17th/Esperance Feb 18th Review
MT BARKER
In cooler conditions a good program was held at Mt Barker on Thursday, with the exception of Race Seven which had to be declared a no race after the false start mechanism was set off by accident. Barring that the remainder of the racing was well contested all day.
Handy mare Collayshell kept up her great form on local tracks, with a win at her first run in open class when she held out Certain Magic and stablemate Timely Reign. Last start winner Star Buck struggled under his big weight and finished unplaced.
Veteran trainer Alan McGuiness has handy mare Highly Prized aimed at the Esperance and Mt Barker Cups after who good win over Eternal Advice at 1850m, when racing second up. The mare was well ridden by promising apprentice Damien Lane. The other staying race the 1850m maiden saw favourite Sir Rosey win for city trainer Trevor Andrews.
Trainer Angela Smith has Jake The Musk in form and was a narrow winner of the 53-62 Hcp over 1300m, over first up runner Port Regis and a game Alabamaramer. Lightly raced Secret Witch was a surprise winner for trainer Sherylanne Kinnear after doing work early and fighting off challenges to win the Maiden 1100m.
Other winners were Red Jacamar (W.Pike) and Rain Strike (D.Lane)
Esperance Race Review
Friday’s twilight meeting at the Esperance Bay Turf Club, as expected was a success ‘turnover-wise’. The 3pm to 6pm slot has proven to be a winner with punting interest, especially for interstate investors who have arrived home from work or are heading to the local pub. Race One was the Esperance Farm Trees Maiden and bookmakers were off to a flying start with outsider Leidenwin scoring easily. The daughter of Right Wing flashed down the outside to land a terrific triumph for young apprentice Aaron Rogers, who was having his first ride at the Esperance track. Magical Note and Tropical Time filled the minor placings. Punters had revenge in the Loffs Feed and Saddlery Handicap with race favourite City Plan winning over the fast finishing Kaszanka. Three lengths away in third was the speedy Corolla.
Expedition was a late scratching from the PH Kerr & Co. Handicap. Local mare Ron’s Gem brought up her fifth Esperance win, surging from the tail to defeat Sword Master and Decryptor. Comfort Inn Bay Of Isles sponsored the fourth and the well backed Gwen Ten came from last to win by a short neck. Outsider Tashi Delek battled on gamely to be beaten narrowly and two lengths away third was Boyne River. Race Five was the Landmark Handicap and Brendan Corver and Russell Hanson combined to win with Elljay. Cyclos finished second ahead of race favourite Time Star.
The Glencore Grain Steaks Handicap was run over 1600m and after 200m it was apparent that no jockey wanted, or had instructions to try and lead. So after a slowly run first couple of furlongs jockey Peter Black seized the initiative and sent his mount Go Fury Go to the front. At the 600m mark the pair broke away from the field and with 100m to go had a four length lead. However Maiden galloper Hi Dollie sprouted wings down the outside and pipped Go Fury Go on the post. Two lengths away in third was the Steve Wolfe trained Commandeer. The RSM Bird Cameron Handicap was run over 1950m and the rank outsider Danacolada led a merry dance throughout for Misty Bazeley. The eight year old returned $43.70 for a win and $12.00 for a place and also ballooned the Quaddie dividend out to over $12,000. Put Option was second throughout and the winner’s stable-mate Silver Ambush filled third.
Horses to follow ; Leidenwin, Kaszanka, Ron’s Gem, Gwen Ten, Master’s Seal, Commandeer and Jeux D’Esprit.
- Ryan Levitzke (race caller)
In cooler conditions a good program was held at Mt Barker on Thursday, with the exception of Race Seven which had to be declared a no race after the false start mechanism was set off by accident. Barring that the remainder of the racing was well contested all day.
Handy mare Collayshell kept up her great form on local tracks, with a win at her first run in open class when she held out Certain Magic and stablemate Timely Reign. Last start winner Star Buck struggled under his big weight and finished unplaced.
Veteran trainer Alan McGuiness has handy mare Highly Prized aimed at the Esperance and Mt Barker Cups after who good win over Eternal Advice at 1850m, when racing second up. The mare was well ridden by promising apprentice Damien Lane. The other staying race the 1850m maiden saw favourite Sir Rosey win for city trainer Trevor Andrews.
Trainer Angela Smith has Jake The Musk in form and was a narrow winner of the 53-62 Hcp over 1300m, over first up runner Port Regis and a game Alabamaramer. Lightly raced Secret Witch was a surprise winner for trainer Sherylanne Kinnear after doing work early and fighting off challenges to win the Maiden 1100m.
Other winners were Red Jacamar (W.Pike) and Rain Strike (D.Lane)
Esperance Race Review
Friday’s twilight meeting at the Esperance Bay Turf Club, as expected was a success ‘turnover-wise’. The 3pm to 6pm slot has proven to be a winner with punting interest, especially for interstate investors who have arrived home from work or are heading to the local pub. Race One was the Esperance Farm Trees Maiden and bookmakers were off to a flying start with outsider Leidenwin scoring easily. The daughter of Right Wing flashed down the outside to land a terrific triumph for young apprentice Aaron Rogers, who was having his first ride at the Esperance track. Magical Note and Tropical Time filled the minor placings. Punters had revenge in the Loffs Feed and Saddlery Handicap with race favourite City Plan winning over the fast finishing Kaszanka. Three lengths away in third was the speedy Corolla.
Expedition was a late scratching from the PH Kerr & Co. Handicap. Local mare Ron’s Gem brought up her fifth Esperance win, surging from the tail to defeat Sword Master and Decryptor. Comfort Inn Bay Of Isles sponsored the fourth and the well backed Gwen Ten came from last to win by a short neck. Outsider Tashi Delek battled on gamely to be beaten narrowly and two lengths away third was Boyne River. Race Five was the Landmark Handicap and Brendan Corver and Russell Hanson combined to win with Elljay. Cyclos finished second ahead of race favourite Time Star.
The Glencore Grain Steaks Handicap was run over 1600m and after 200m it was apparent that no jockey wanted, or had instructions to try and lead. So after a slowly run first couple of furlongs jockey Peter Black seized the initiative and sent his mount Go Fury Go to the front. At the 600m mark the pair broke away from the field and with 100m to go had a four length lead. However Maiden galloper Hi Dollie sprouted wings down the outside and pipped Go Fury Go on the post. Two lengths away in third was the Steve Wolfe trained Commandeer. The RSM Bird Cameron Handicap was run over 1950m and the rank outsider Danacolada led a merry dance throughout for Misty Bazeley. The eight year old returned $43.70 for a win and $12.00 for a place and also ballooned the Quaddie dividend out to over $12,000. Put Option was second throughout and the winner’s stable-mate Silver Ambush filled third.
Horses to follow ; Leidenwin, Kaszanka, Ron’s Gem, Gwen Ten, Master’s Seal, Commandeer and Jeux D’Esprit.
- Ryan Levitzke (race caller)
Monday, February 7, 2011
Albany Review Sunday 6th February.
Apprentice Alex Lawrence took a big step to a succesful career as a Jockey when from four rides at Albany on Sunday, he rode a treble including the feature event on I'm Here To Win in the Albany Weekender Sprint over 1200m.
Apprentice Alex Lawrence returns to scale
Lawrence who is indentured to leading local trainer Steve Wolfe opened the program with an all the way win on Lily La Bell, a very narrow second on Lunar Park, an easy win on longshot Jeneviv, and then scored a brilliant win with I'm Here To Win in a quality sprint field.
I'm Here To Win has raced very consistently in the Great Southern and her past two wins have been very good, to suggest she is good enough to win in the city. The four year old mare raced away to win from fast finishing Trimmconnection, with local hope Wine Horse a good third after racing wide throughout after drawing a wide gate.
Wolfe had a day out with a treble with I'm Here To Win, Lily La Bell and Stormy Sunset who broke through after consistent form. Apprentice Damien Lane and trainer Peter Western teamed for a double with Megablitz and Head To Hell.
Smart galloper Star Buck returned to his best form with a good win over veteran Titcherman over 1200m, with last years sprint star Jolanta Star again struggling after racing wide.
Lawrence who is indentured to leading local trainer Steve Wolfe opened the program with an all the way win on Lily La Bell, a very narrow second on Lunar Park, an easy win on longshot Jeneviv, and then scored a brilliant win with I'm Here To Win in a quality sprint field.
I'm Here To Win has raced very consistently in the Great Southern and her past two wins have been very good, to suggest she is good enough to win in the city. The four year old mare raced away to win from fast finishing Trimmconnection, with local hope Wine Horse a good third after racing wide throughout after drawing a wide gate.
Wolfe had a day out with a treble with I'm Here To Win, Lily La Bell and Stormy Sunset who broke through after consistent form. Apprentice Damien Lane and trainer Peter Western teamed for a double with Megablitz and Head To Hell.
Smart galloper Star Buck returned to his best form with a good win over veteran Titcherman over 1200m, with last years sprint star Jolanta Star again struggling after racing wide.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
ESPERANCE, Review Saturday February 5th
An excellent day of racing was conducted by the Esperance Bay Turf Club on Saturday with Jockey Shaun Meeres taking riding honours with a treble and a narrow second in the final event.
Meeres rode a double fror trainer Fiona Scott on City Plan and Time Star, and had a nose victory with My Girl Kate for trainer Sally Roworth.
City Plan at her second race start score an impressive win in The XXX Gold maiden over 100om beating Hell Of A Devil and Lunar Ice. Favourite Deramarama was always well back and was unplaced. Snooza won the Hahn Premium Maiden narrowly from favourite Lucky Bay with Magical Note just getting third ahead of Hi Dollie.
The first staying event of the season saw favourite Hacketts Heart too good for Jeux D'espirit and Put Option in the Bear Cove Radler Hcp over 1950m. The Brendan Corver trained galloper is been set for the Esperance Cup.
Wily veteran He's Smokin won his 16th race when a good winner of the Emu Export Hcp over 1200m, after a good ride by apprentice Michael Grantham, over outside Jay Dee Rocks and Ron's Gem. Outsider Time Star stormed home from 9th on the turn to win the Hahn Super Dry Hcp beating Comes Round and Elljay.
My Girl Kate overcame been held up on the turn to win by a nose over Boyne River and Corolla in The Tooheys Extra Dry Hcp over 1200m. Only a Long neck seperated the first four horses in a great finish.
Veteran Jockey Dan Miller got Swahili home in the Summer Bright Hcp over 1600 after been held up for a clear run at the 250m. The Tracey Frizzell trained galloper won by a nose over Stormy Express and Impact Rating.
Outsider Silver Ambush had to survive a protest to win the Hahn Superdry Hcp over 1600, when he narrowly beat Wing Star and Albany galloper Commandeer.
Horses to follow: City Plan, Hacketts Heart, Elljay, My Girl Kate, The Menace.
Meeres rode a double fror trainer Fiona Scott on City Plan and Time Star, and had a nose victory with My Girl Kate for trainer Sally Roworth.
City Plan at her second race start score an impressive win in The XXX Gold maiden over 100om beating Hell Of A Devil and Lunar Ice. Favourite Deramarama was always well back and was unplaced. Snooza won the Hahn Premium Maiden narrowly from favourite Lucky Bay with Magical Note just getting third ahead of Hi Dollie.
The first staying event of the season saw favourite Hacketts Heart too good for Jeux D'espirit and Put Option in the Bear Cove Radler Hcp over 1950m. The Brendan Corver trained galloper is been set for the Esperance Cup.
Wily veteran He's Smokin won his 16th race when a good winner of the Emu Export Hcp over 1200m, after a good ride by apprentice Michael Grantham, over outside Jay Dee Rocks and Ron's Gem. Outsider Time Star stormed home from 9th on the turn to win the Hahn Super Dry Hcp beating Comes Round and Elljay.
My Girl Kate overcame been held up on the turn to win by a nose over Boyne River and Corolla in The Tooheys Extra Dry Hcp over 1200m. Only a Long neck seperated the first four horses in a great finish.
Veteran Jockey Dan Miller got Swahili home in the Summer Bright Hcp over 1600 after been held up for a clear run at the 250m. The Tracey Frizzell trained galloper won by a nose over Stormy Express and Impact Rating.
Outsider Silver Ambush had to survive a protest to win the Hahn Superdry Hcp over 1600, when he narrowly beat Wing Star and Albany galloper Commandeer.
Horses to follow: City Plan, Hacketts Heart, Elljay, My Girl Kate, The Menace.
Friday, February 4, 2011
ALBANY Preview Sunday February 6th SKY 1
The Albany race Club appear to have made the right move in reducing the distance of the Albany Weekender Fillies & Mares Hcp with an excellent field entered for Sundays event over 1200m.
Heading the weights is the Steve Wolfe trained I'm Here To Win, a very good winner at her last two starts. The four year old mare has been allocated 61.0kg but gets a 3kg respite for apprentice Alex Lawrence who takes over frrom Peter Hall. After apprentices allowances Height Of Heights will head the weights at 58.5kg.
Collayshell who was runner up to I'm Here To Win last start will carry 57.0, and apprentice Yannick Valenti will take the mount to get his 2.0kg concession. Another consistent local Winehorse did not draw well at the barrier but has been racing in fine form with wins at Albany and Bunbury and unlucky last start in towm.
Travelling horses look also to play a part with Resurgent in fine form at Bunbury but comes back in distance here. Wanna Be A Rockstar has been in good form at the Provincials and was a last start placegetter at Ascot Mid week over 1200m.
Heading the weights is the Steve Wolfe trained I'm Here To Win, a very good winner at her last two starts. The four year old mare has been allocated 61.0kg but gets a 3kg respite for apprentice Alex Lawrence who takes over frrom Peter Hall. After apprentices allowances Height Of Heights will head the weights at 58.5kg.
Collayshell who was runner up to I'm Here To Win last start will carry 57.0, and apprentice Yannick Valenti will take the mount to get his 2.0kg concession. Another consistent local Winehorse did not draw well at the barrier but has been racing in fine form with wins at Albany and Bunbury and unlucky last start in towm.
Travelling horses look also to play a part with Resurgent in fine form at Bunbury but comes back in distance here. Wanna Be A Rockstar has been in good form at the Provincials and was a last start placegetter at Ascot Mid week over 1200m.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
ESPERANCE Preview Saturday February 5th - SKY 2
Esperance Racing gets underway this Saturday at 1:25pm with the running of the XXXX Gold Maiden over 1000m. Deramarama showed ability on debut and should take beating. Four first starters have accepted for the race, namely Baggervain, Lunar Ice, City Plan and Tropical Time. Race Two is the Hahn Premium Light Maiden and a capacity field of fourteen will face the starter. Snooza caught the eye last start and Resuscitator, Magical Note, Time To Front, Hi Dollie and El Serenata are all recent placegetters.
Race Three is the Bear Cove Radler Handicap and will be the first staying event of the season over 1950m. Put Option was an impressive last start winner over 1600m and looks ready for the rise in distance. Hackett’s Heart will be running on and Cyclos should be prominent for a long way. Royal Wing looks to have a great chance and gets in well at the weights. The Emu Export Handicap is for the open sprinters and Donargy looks ready to win. He gets in well with 54kg on his back and Russell Hanson. Summer Crossing beat him last start and must be considered while Ron’s Gem looks better suited over 1200m.
The Hahn Super Dry Handicap kicks off the Quaddie. Perelmo and Elljay won last start and Comes Round is a likely improver for apprentice Yannick Valenti. Topweights Arcade Attraction and All The Gold have been good in the past and should both start under 10/1. Race Six is the Tooheys Extra Dry Handicap and it looks to be between My Girl Kate, Boyne River, Trida Brando, Gwen Ten and Kaszanka.
The Summer Bright Lager Handicap is over 1600m and Lyoveldio and Just Sue look very hard to beat after their recent victories. Cyclonic Force is on the improve and Stormy Express is racing in fine style. Impact Rating, a former Cup winner has been alotted 58kg but apprentice Alex Lawrence will claim. The last is over a mile and looks to be a very open betting affair. Lord Airlie was well supported last start and the likes of Simply A Star, Masters Seal and The Comforter are all recent winners. Converted also looks to be on the improve and has drawn favourably in barrier four.
Ryan Levitzke
Ryan's Early selections ; Deramarama, Snooza, Put Option, Donargy (best), Arcade Attraction, Boyne River, Just Sue and Converted.
Race Three is the Bear Cove Radler Handicap and will be the first staying event of the season over 1950m. Put Option was an impressive last start winner over 1600m and looks ready for the rise in distance. Hackett’s Heart will be running on and Cyclos should be prominent for a long way. Royal Wing looks to have a great chance and gets in well at the weights. The Emu Export Handicap is for the open sprinters and Donargy looks ready to win. He gets in well with 54kg on his back and Russell Hanson. Summer Crossing beat him last start and must be considered while Ron’s Gem looks better suited over 1200m.
The Hahn Super Dry Handicap kicks off the Quaddie. Perelmo and Elljay won last start and Comes Round is a likely improver for apprentice Yannick Valenti. Topweights Arcade Attraction and All The Gold have been good in the past and should both start under 10/1. Race Six is the Tooheys Extra Dry Handicap and it looks to be between My Girl Kate, Boyne River, Trida Brando, Gwen Ten and Kaszanka.
The Summer Bright Lager Handicap is over 1600m and Lyoveldio and Just Sue look very hard to beat after their recent victories. Cyclonic Force is on the improve and Stormy Express is racing in fine style. Impact Rating, a former Cup winner has been alotted 58kg but apprentice Alex Lawrence will claim. The last is over a mile and looks to be a very open betting affair. Lord Airlie was well supported last start and the likes of Simply A Star, Masters Seal and The Comforter are all recent winners. Converted also looks to be on the improve and has drawn favourably in barrier four.
Ryan Levitzke
Ryan's Early selections ; Deramarama, Snooza, Put Option, Donargy (best), Arcade Attraction, Boyne River, Just Sue and Converted.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Albany Review Thursday January 27th
Timely Reign, stayer or sprinter, a question many were asking after the Paul Hunter trained gelding after not starting for 47 days after racing over 2200m, scored a good win over 1100m. The prolific Great Southern winner had an average city campaign when stepped in ground quickly, but back on home soil and ridden well by apprentice Yannick Valenti overpowered favourite Watson's Bay to win nicely. The question to be asked is Timely Reign a stayer (not in the real sense in my opinion) or a good 1400m to 1800m horse (for mine yes), so does Paul Hunter aim towards another Albany Cup, or a Fitzpatrick Plate over the shorter 1300m. Timely Reign's next few starts may determine which way he heads.
Trainer Steve Wolfe had the quinella in the opening race when debutant Dare To Doubt ran on strongly to beat stable mate Girlcan, with Little Evie a good third at her WA debut. Wolfe made it a double later in the day when Troy Can resumed with a stylish win over 1100m.
Since entering Ken Nightingales stables One talk has hit his form and followed up with a good Maiden win over 1200m, and former Jockey Raquel Mills travelled over from Bunbury with Haddon Hall who scored easily in the 1500m Maiden.
Xaarphonic has hit his straps of late and made it three in a row with a narrow win over a cheeky Highly Prized who was racing over 1800m first up. Jockey Peter Black was pumped to get the win as 100m out it did not look likely , but Xaarphonic hit top gear late.
Trainer Dixie Solly has Certain Magic back near his best form and he narrowly beat Jomatesi by the barest margin, when the judges had to use all the modern technology to split them on the line. The final event over 1600m saw King"s Tribute salute for a rare win when running on strongly for trainer Dennis McAuliffe and Jockey Dan Miller
Trainer Steve Wolfe had the quinella in the opening race when debutant Dare To Doubt ran on strongly to beat stable mate Girlcan, with Little Evie a good third at her WA debut. Wolfe made it a double later in the day when Troy Can resumed with a stylish win over 1100m.
Since entering Ken Nightingales stables One talk has hit his form and followed up with a good Maiden win over 1200m, and former Jockey Raquel Mills travelled over from Bunbury with Haddon Hall who scored easily in the 1500m Maiden.
Xaarphonic has hit his straps of late and made it three in a row with a narrow win over a cheeky Highly Prized who was racing over 1800m first up. Jockey Peter Black was pumped to get the win as 100m out it did not look likely , but Xaarphonic hit top gear late.
Trainer Dixie Solly has Certain Magic back near his best form and he narrowly beat Jomatesi by the barest margin, when the judges had to use all the modern technology to split them on the line. The final event over 1600m saw King"s Tribute salute for a rare win when running on strongly for trainer Dennis McAuliffe and Jockey Dan Miller
Monday, January 24, 2011
Esperance Review Saturday 22nd
Hot conditions greeted patrons at the Esperance Bay Turf Club on Saturday with the temperature reaching 42 degrees at 2pm. Many horses sweated up and whether it be coincidence or not mares and fillies struggled to get results. All gate takings were donated to the Carnarvon Race Club, who had it’s track decimated by flooding a couple of months ago.
Race One was the Healthway Eat More Fruit Maiden and leading trainer Brendan Corver and leading ride Russell Hanson kicked off the day with a winner. Four year old gelding Elljay had been unplaced at all six starts before debuting at the Esperance track with a solid victory. He shared the lead before taking over at the 300m mark and going on to score by over a length in a fast 1.09.72. First starter Deramarama took an inside run to finish second and Magical Note came from midfield on the fence to be third.
The second was the Healthway Eat More Veg Handicap and the improved Perelmo brought up his fourth win at start number 42. He settled outside the leader before proving too strong for Landmark Lady and Western Crown. Stearnes Glass sponsored the third race. Lyoveldio flashed down the outside to defeat Go Fury Go and Converted. Drama followed the event with Stewards deeming that race favourite Honor’s Secret and stable-mate Boyne River were denied fair starts when their respective barriers failed to open with the others. All bets were refunded on these gallopers and large deductions followed on winning bets.
The Express Yourself Printing Handicap was over 1000m and Donnyonetime brought up a hat-trick of victories for trainer Helen Harding and rider Misty Bazeley. After leading throughout over 1200m and 1100m he made light work of the hot conditions and the widest barrier. The official margin was 1.75 lengths, Trida Brando battled on well to run second and Kazsanka caught the eye with a fast finishing third. Race Five was supported by Condingup Machinery Wreckers and ESM Manufacturing and Summer Crossing, ridden by 4kg claiming apprentice Jayce Buckley held on to win by a head. Donargy loomed large but could only manage a second while ten year old He’s Smokin’ battled on gallantly to be third.
The Healthway Go For 2 & 5 Handicap provided trainer Rod Kirkup and jockey Neil Chapman with a treble. Put Option was ultra impressive, defeating Stormy Express and Just Sue ran on from well back to finish third. The Kalgoorlie Boulder Race Club sponsored the last and for the fourth time saddlecloth number eight was carried to victory. Outsider Cyclos was too good, winning by almost a length over Hackett’s Heart and Royal Wing. The Kalgoorlie Boulder Race Club racing season begins on Saturday March 19 and concludes in early September.
The draw for the naming rights to this year’s Esperance Cup was held and the sponsor for this year will be RSM Bird Cameron. There are four meetings left in the season ; Saturday February 5, Friday (twilight) February 18, Saturday February 26 and Cup Day is Saturday March 5. Horses to follow ; Deramarama, Time Star, Boyne River, Kazsanka, Ready Freddy, Put Option and Hackett’s Heart.
Ryan Levitzke (race caller)
Race One was the Healthway Eat More Fruit Maiden and leading trainer Brendan Corver and leading ride Russell Hanson kicked off the day with a winner. Four year old gelding Elljay had been unplaced at all six starts before debuting at the Esperance track with a solid victory. He shared the lead before taking over at the 300m mark and going on to score by over a length in a fast 1.09.72. First starter Deramarama took an inside run to finish second and Magical Note came from midfield on the fence to be third.
The second was the Healthway Eat More Veg Handicap and the improved Perelmo brought up his fourth win at start number 42. He settled outside the leader before proving too strong for Landmark Lady and Western Crown. Stearnes Glass sponsored the third race. Lyoveldio flashed down the outside to defeat Go Fury Go and Converted. Drama followed the event with Stewards deeming that race favourite Honor’s Secret and stable-mate Boyne River were denied fair starts when their respective barriers failed to open with the others. All bets were refunded on these gallopers and large deductions followed on winning bets.
The Express Yourself Printing Handicap was over 1000m and Donnyonetime brought up a hat-trick of victories for trainer Helen Harding and rider Misty Bazeley. After leading throughout over 1200m and 1100m he made light work of the hot conditions and the widest barrier. The official margin was 1.75 lengths, Trida Brando battled on well to run second and Kazsanka caught the eye with a fast finishing third. Race Five was supported by Condingup Machinery Wreckers and ESM Manufacturing and Summer Crossing, ridden by 4kg claiming apprentice Jayce Buckley held on to win by a head. Donargy loomed large but could only manage a second while ten year old He’s Smokin’ battled on gallantly to be third.
The Healthway Go For 2 & 5 Handicap provided trainer Rod Kirkup and jockey Neil Chapman with a treble. Put Option was ultra impressive, defeating Stormy Express and Just Sue ran on from well back to finish third. The Kalgoorlie Boulder Race Club sponsored the last and for the fourth time saddlecloth number eight was carried to victory. Outsider Cyclos was too good, winning by almost a length over Hackett’s Heart and Royal Wing. The Kalgoorlie Boulder Race Club racing season begins on Saturday March 19 and concludes in early September.
The draw for the naming rights to this year’s Esperance Cup was held and the sponsor for this year will be RSM Bird Cameron. There are four meetings left in the season ; Saturday February 5, Friday (twilight) February 18, Saturday February 26 and Cup Day is Saturday March 5. Horses to follow ; Deramarama, Time Star, Boyne River, Kazsanka, Ready Freddy, Put Option and Hackett’s Heart.
Ryan Levitzke (race caller)
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