Apprentice Damien Lane dominated the day with a winning treble, with two of his winners Le Freq Wait In Vain been well supported, and Radio Pleasure winning at good odds.
Race One: Lukaston broke through for a good win after racing wide, with Dan Falbrav an improved effort finishing second and Vojo after leading holding on for third. Stormy Sunset was afair effort for fourth but no excuse for any other runners.
Race Two: The Upper Hand showed good pace from the wide draw, and though running out in the straight held out a fast finishing Dante's Dream to win by a Long Neck with Dark N Stormy third. Favourite Competitive Street got back and finished on fairly for fourth.
Race Three: Week Bix was too good here, though had to grind out the win by long neck over Certain Gold who gave plenty of cheek. Punk'd led and finished back third ahead of Tidal Storm who had every chance. Capadan was a good effort at his first start for nearly three years.
Race Four: Radio Pleasure showed plenty of fight to hold out all challengers to win narrowly over Master Marlon who looked the winner 100m out and a fast finishing Whinnen. Son Of Thunder struck trouble again and Redford did not come on in the last 100m.
Race Five: Timely Reign kept his great form going with a dead heat win with All Class who never looked as though he was going to get there until almost the last bound. Impact Rating ran on fairly to finish 3 1/4 lengths away third with Viscount Cameron looking a shade disappoiting back fifth.
Race Six: Wait In Vain was well fancied and came strongly along the inside to win first up over Cho Son and Orient Star who both ran on well. Favourite Trimconnection was well back early and finished off fairly to run fourth under her big weight. Montclar Miss finished the race off well in fifth.
Race Seven: The reports are the money was good for Le Freq statewide and a top ride by apprentice Damien Lane secured the win using the cutaway over The Keillor Kid who ran onwell along the inside. Russian To Win run a much improved race to hold on for third with All Spots, Aint No Ladsy and Zarisk only beaten just over a length. Show No Doubt was caught wide all the way and ran a nice race.
Race Eight: Eternal Advice impressed coming from well back to power home and win over a game veteran in Royalistic and Don't Tell Toby who filled the placings.Commandeer ran another honest race and Gotanygoss never looked a winning chance though running on. Dark Humour faded out badly in the straight after been prominent on the turn.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Esperance Cup Meeting Preview Saturday February 27th
Ryan Levitzke
This Saturday is Esperance Cup day, the first race is scheduled for 1:33pm with the last (Cup)at 5:23pm. As always the locals and holiday makers will make the crowd numbers upto around 2,000 attending with plenty of action on and off the track.
Race One is sponsored by Horizon Power and on paper it looks to be a two horse race. Diamond Royale is a last start winner and Outside Influence looks suited over the short trip. It’s hard to see Gosh, He’s A Toughie or Sundays Session threatening in a serious manner.
Race Two is the Stearnes Glass Sprint and quality youngster Henry De Horse is set to make his Esperance debut. He has won 3 of 6 and oozes class, an easy win is more than likely. Expedition was ultra impressive at his last Esperance run and He’s Smokin’ and Summer Crossing have both been racing well. Outsiders Jay Dee Rocks and Innocent Bystander look outclassed but they both possess plenty of early zip and are capable of giving cheek.
The Tru-Blu Hire Maiden is over 1200m and main chances look to be Flanno, Cyclos, Give It Time and Tanganyika but in all honesty looks very open. Pure Fandango might improve over the more suitable distance while Macmatey will have support too. The Esperance Combined Tyres Service Handicap is over 1200m and will be the first leg of the Quadrella. Deed I Do, Comes Round and Arcade Attraction are last start winners and Dancing Granada should find the race easier than recent assignments. Landmark Lady also gets in well and offers each way value.
The Farm and General sponsored race is over 1600m and there look to be many chances. Ears Loppy will be one of the favourite after a slashing win at his last start. Stormy Express rarely runs a bad race and Silver Ambush and Platinum Lad are both recent winners. Spice Trade should be improved after his last start second when he powered home.
The Kalgoorlie Punters and Drinkers Club Handicap is another event with a host of winning hopes. Wing Star is shooting for a hat-trick and Miss Alonso, Western Crown and Twice The Speed have all been consistent at recent starts. Bravo Fabio is an interesting runner and Sarabella is sure to be running on with the light weight.
The Express Yourself Printing Esperance Cup is over 2000m and Telexden, Troubled Smile, I’m A Rocker and Our Calendar are the visitors this year. Burnzy has solid lead up form along with the Brendan Corver trained Danish Currency, Just Sue and Hackett’s Heart. The Gift recently won over 1950m and Our Calendar Girl is a recent Narrogin winner. Key’s Ace has been consistent without winning, drops in weight and offers value for Trifecta/Quartet combinations. I’m tipping Just Sue on the strength of Willie Arnold opting to ride her and the fact that her Esperance strike rate is outstanding.
Horses to follow ; Diamond Royale, Henry De Horse, Flanno, Deed I Do, Stormy Express, Wing Star and Just Sue.
This Saturday is Esperance Cup day, the first race is scheduled for 1:33pm with the last (Cup)at 5:23pm. As always the locals and holiday makers will make the crowd numbers upto around 2,000 attending with plenty of action on and off the track.
Race One is sponsored by Horizon Power and on paper it looks to be a two horse race. Diamond Royale is a last start winner and Outside Influence looks suited over the short trip. It’s hard to see Gosh, He’s A Toughie or Sundays Session threatening in a serious manner.
Race Two is the Stearnes Glass Sprint and quality youngster Henry De Horse is set to make his Esperance debut. He has won 3 of 6 and oozes class, an easy win is more than likely. Expedition was ultra impressive at his last Esperance run and He’s Smokin’ and Summer Crossing have both been racing well. Outsiders Jay Dee Rocks and Innocent Bystander look outclassed but they both possess plenty of early zip and are capable of giving cheek.
The Tru-Blu Hire Maiden is over 1200m and main chances look to be Flanno, Cyclos, Give It Time and Tanganyika but in all honesty looks very open. Pure Fandango might improve over the more suitable distance while Macmatey will have support too. The Esperance Combined Tyres Service Handicap is over 1200m and will be the first leg of the Quadrella. Deed I Do, Comes Round and Arcade Attraction are last start winners and Dancing Granada should find the race easier than recent assignments. Landmark Lady also gets in well and offers each way value.
The Farm and General sponsored race is over 1600m and there look to be many chances. Ears Loppy will be one of the favourite after a slashing win at his last start. Stormy Express rarely runs a bad race and Silver Ambush and Platinum Lad are both recent winners. Spice Trade should be improved after his last start second when he powered home.
The Kalgoorlie Punters and Drinkers Club Handicap is another event with a host of winning hopes. Wing Star is shooting for a hat-trick and Miss Alonso, Western Crown and Twice The Speed have all been consistent at recent starts. Bravo Fabio is an interesting runner and Sarabella is sure to be running on with the light weight.
The Express Yourself Printing Esperance Cup is over 2000m and Telexden, Troubled Smile, I’m A Rocker and Our Calendar are the visitors this year. Burnzy has solid lead up form along with the Brendan Corver trained Danish Currency, Just Sue and Hackett’s Heart. The Gift recently won over 1950m and Our Calendar Girl is a recent Narrogin winner. Key’s Ace has been consistent without winning, drops in weight and offers value for Trifecta/Quartet combinations. I’m tipping Just Sue on the strength of Willie Arnold opting to ride her and the fact that her Esperance strike rate is outstanding.
Horses to follow ; Diamond Royale, Henry De Horse, Flanno, Deed I Do, Stormy Express, Wing Star and Just Sue.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Albany Preview Thursday February 25th
This Thursday see's the final lead up race towards the Mt Barker Cup over 2000m to be held on Sunday March 7th. Leading the charge towards the Cup in the Handicap over 1800m are the in form Timely Reign, last years winner Viscount Cameron and Impact Rating who will be racing third up on Thursday.
Race One: Lukaston knocking on the door and very good effort last start after racing wide over 1300m. From The Fire placed 1300m three starts back form since only fair. Stormy Sunset continues to improve with every run and fair third Mt Barker 1300m at third race start. Good Girl Lucy solid effort when placed at 1800m last start. Close to a win. Reflective Image fair effort at 1800m two starts back, but next run was well back.
Race Two: Dark N Stormy resumed with an honest second 1100m Mt Barker. Placed two of four and suited here. Dantes Dream back from a long injury enforced out. Won recent 600m trial. Cheval Magic no luck with barrier draws last two starts. Before that good second 1200m Albany. Dambnig fair effort 1100m Mt barker last start. Expect improvement. King Before Dawn fair effort at debut here then outclassed Ascot and next outing. Competitive Street never far away and narrowly beaten at last two starts. Well overdue to break through. Royal Escapade very consistent but finding it hard to break maiden stataus.
Race Three: Capadan veteran who resumes after nearly three years off the scene. Ran in a Railway and Kingston Town Classic many many many years ago. Tidal Storm struggled for best form all year and hard to suggest on last effort. Week Bix won 1200m two starts back, then beaten well and truly on merits same trip. Always a chance this company. Wester Zed likely to improve on fading effort 1200m here at last start. Certain Gold good effort first up 1300m Mt Barker, and expect to be in this for a long way. Billyaintsilly placed Esperance at last start 1200m and place prospects look best here. Punk'd fair effort this company 1200m last outing. Expect similar here.
Race Four: Radio Pleasure has not started since December 26th when disappointing after previous form good. Redford followed first up second with good win here 1200m. Up a class but racing well. Saramento, Miss Consistent with another second 1200m Mt Barker lastest start. Well drawn and gets chance again. Jackass faded badly when resuming here 1100m. Will strip fitter. Master Marlon followed good run Mungrup Sprint with disappoiting effort Ascot 1200m. Can do better. Stormyglow back in distance and after moderate effort Albany 1600m. Previous form good. Whinnen good effort first up Mt Barker 1200m in similar company. Son Of Thunder good effort here two starts back 1200m, pay to forget last run Mt Barker. Up in class here.
Race Five: Impact Rating caught the eye second up running on over 1300m. This trip will suit. Timely Reign in great form , and had easy run when just beaten 1800m here last start. Viscount cameron racing fourt up here and likely improver on close up 5th 1800m here last outing. All Class only beaten Long Head Ascot 1600m latest outing. Has won at 1800m at two tries. Sir Clase well below best form and well back 1800m here last start. Mctease up in class here but not the worst on third 1600m Albany last start.
Race Six: Spitfighter doing best work at finish Albany 1100m last start. Hard to catch on the right day. Trimconnection better suited here than fading sixth 1600m Albany last start. Previous form excellent. Rambler won Narrogin Maiden two starts back, last outing disappointing. Blazing Icon struggled last few, but looks better suited here. Alabameramer excellent effort when just beaten 1100m Albany first up. Need to reproduce that effort. Why So Blue, has been well below best form and need to take adavantage of good draw here. Montclar Miss easy Maiden winner, then sent back to trials after latest effort. Capable of bouncing back. Orient Star good efforts at two runs back in stronger company. Worth plenty of thought.
Race Seven: The Keillor Kid racing in splendid form and again ran on last start Mt Barker 1200m. Show No Doubt good effort at WA debut when third Albany 1200m. Up in class here and drawn wide. All Spots struggling for best form and unplaced at last two. Zarisk won Mt Barker 1300m then handy effort 1300m Pinjarra. Nicely placed here, Aint No Lady followed Maiden win with good fourth Albany 1200m. Look Here Trousers hard to follow but did not have much luck last outing Mt Barker. She's A saint had three runs back and should be ready to produce best form. Tangram well below best form, but capable of surprising back at this track.
Race Eight: Don't Tell Toby back in own class after two fair efforts open company. Won this trip three starts back. Dark Humour returned to form with good 1600m win here. Big rise in weight here. Royalistic pay to forget last run when wide all the way. Won this trip three starts back. Alsaah Warrior good effort racing second up when close fifth 1600m Albany. Commandeer has been consistent without winning. Get's a chance again here. Eternal Advice followed good form with easy 1800m Maiden win. Will handle rise in class. Gotanygoss got home well to win 1600m Albany at latest start. Strong prospects again. Chaddie well bak last start after narrow 1600m win in milder company. Classy Flirt steps in distance after fair fifth 1300m Mt Barker last outing. Megablitz continued consistent form with placing 1850m Mt Barker. Has not won for awhile. Pretty Often got home well 1300m Mt Barker suggesting this trip will suit.
Race One: Lukaston knocking on the door and very good effort last start after racing wide over 1300m. From The Fire placed 1300m three starts back form since only fair. Stormy Sunset continues to improve with every run and fair third Mt Barker 1300m at third race start. Good Girl Lucy solid effort when placed at 1800m last start. Close to a win. Reflective Image fair effort at 1800m two starts back, but next run was well back.
Race Two: Dark N Stormy resumed with an honest second 1100m Mt Barker. Placed two of four and suited here. Dantes Dream back from a long injury enforced out. Won recent 600m trial. Cheval Magic no luck with barrier draws last two starts. Before that good second 1200m Albany. Dambnig fair effort 1100m Mt barker last start. Expect improvement. King Before Dawn fair effort at debut here then outclassed Ascot and next outing. Competitive Street never far away and narrowly beaten at last two starts. Well overdue to break through. Royal Escapade very consistent but finding it hard to break maiden stataus.
Race Three: Capadan veteran who resumes after nearly three years off the scene. Ran in a Railway and Kingston Town Classic many many many years ago. Tidal Storm struggled for best form all year and hard to suggest on last effort. Week Bix won 1200m two starts back, then beaten well and truly on merits same trip. Always a chance this company. Wester Zed likely to improve on fading effort 1200m here at last start. Certain Gold good effort first up 1300m Mt Barker, and expect to be in this for a long way. Billyaintsilly placed Esperance at last start 1200m and place prospects look best here. Punk'd fair effort this company 1200m last outing. Expect similar here.
Race Four: Radio Pleasure has not started since December 26th when disappointing after previous form good. Redford followed first up second with good win here 1200m. Up a class but racing well. Saramento, Miss Consistent with another second 1200m Mt Barker lastest start. Well drawn and gets chance again. Jackass faded badly when resuming here 1100m. Will strip fitter. Master Marlon followed good run Mungrup Sprint with disappoiting effort Ascot 1200m. Can do better. Stormyglow back in distance and after moderate effort Albany 1600m. Previous form good. Whinnen good effort first up Mt Barker 1200m in similar company. Son Of Thunder good effort here two starts back 1200m, pay to forget last run Mt Barker. Up in class here.
Race Five: Impact Rating caught the eye second up running on over 1300m. This trip will suit. Timely Reign in great form , and had easy run when just beaten 1800m here last start. Viscount cameron racing fourt up here and likely improver on close up 5th 1800m here last outing. All Class only beaten Long Head Ascot 1600m latest outing. Has won at 1800m at two tries. Sir Clase well below best form and well back 1800m here last start. Mctease up in class here but not the worst on third 1600m Albany last start.
Race Six: Spitfighter doing best work at finish Albany 1100m last start. Hard to catch on the right day. Trimconnection better suited here than fading sixth 1600m Albany last start. Previous form excellent. Rambler won Narrogin Maiden two starts back, last outing disappointing. Blazing Icon struggled last few, but looks better suited here. Alabameramer excellent effort when just beaten 1100m Albany first up. Need to reproduce that effort. Why So Blue, has been well below best form and need to take adavantage of good draw here. Montclar Miss easy Maiden winner, then sent back to trials after latest effort. Capable of bouncing back. Orient Star good efforts at two runs back in stronger company. Worth plenty of thought.
Race Seven: The Keillor Kid racing in splendid form and again ran on last start Mt Barker 1200m. Show No Doubt good effort at WA debut when third Albany 1200m. Up in class here and drawn wide. All Spots struggling for best form and unplaced at last two. Zarisk won Mt Barker 1300m then handy effort 1300m Pinjarra. Nicely placed here, Aint No Lady followed Maiden win with good fourth Albany 1200m. Look Here Trousers hard to follow but did not have much luck last outing Mt Barker. She's A saint had three runs back and should be ready to produce best form. Tangram well below best form, but capable of surprising back at this track.
Race Eight: Don't Tell Toby back in own class after two fair efforts open company. Won this trip three starts back. Dark Humour returned to form with good 1600m win here. Big rise in weight here. Royalistic pay to forget last run when wide all the way. Won this trip three starts back. Alsaah Warrior good effort racing second up when close fifth 1600m Albany. Commandeer has been consistent without winning. Get's a chance again here. Eternal Advice followed good form with easy 1800m Maiden win. Will handle rise in class. Gotanygoss got home well to win 1600m Albany at latest start. Strong prospects again. Chaddie well bak last start after narrow 1600m win in milder company. Classy Flirt steps in distance after fair fifth 1300m Mt Barker last outing. Megablitz continued consistent form with placing 1850m Mt Barker. Has not won for awhile. Pretty Often got home well 1300m Mt Barker suggesting this trip will suit.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Esperance Review Saturday February 20th
Ryan Levitzke reports
Saturday’s meeting at the Esperance Bay Turf Club was the second last of the season. The finale is this Saturday with the running of the Express Yourself Printing Esperance Cup (2000m). Willie Arnold looks set to win the McCreeds Classique Jewellers Jockey Of The Year Award while Brendan Corver is certain to claim the Fred Bow Memorial Trainer Of The Year Award. The Swanns Veterinary Horse Of The Year Award is up for grabs, with Just Sue, King Of The Stalls, Ron’s Gem, Donargy, and Arcade Attraction still mathematically in the hunt.
The South Coast Food Services Handicap kicked things off and the well backed favourite Royal Wing didn’t let punters down. She looked all over a winner at the 200m mark but gave supporters a fright when she tip-toed to the line to win by a head over the fast finishing Spice Trade. Hackett’s Heart also rocketed late to finish third.
Race Two was the KJ Norton Building Handicap and was fought out by odds-on favourite Put Option and Twice The Speed. Riders Damian Miller and Nicole Hopwood threw everything at their mounts over the concluding stages but it was the Rod Kirkup prepared Put Option who reigned supreme. The margin was a half head and two lengths away third was the fast finishing Don Whitfield trained Aerial Act.
The Kleenwest Distributors Handicap (1200m) was taken out by rank outsider Comes Round. The Larry Circosta trained mare proved too strong for Summer Crossing, who continues to race in fine style for local trainer Ross Daniels. Donargy finished three lengths away in third position.
Race Four was sponsored by OD Transport and a field of eleven competed. Fiona Scott dominated the event, training the Quinella. Kiryn Waldeck rode a perfect race on Platinum Lad, who surged to the lead at the 250m mark. Stablemate Sarabella gave chase but could not reel in Platinum Lad who held on by a head. The Kalgoorlie trained Cyclos flashed home to grab third ahead of tiring pace-maker Pure Fandango.
Elders Rural Supplies sponsored the fifth and also provided the crowd with a brush with fame, after flying Australian cricket legend Glen McGrath to Esperance. He enjoyed the country hospitality and an afternoon at the gallops. It was Brendan Corver and Willie Arnold who won the race with grey gelding Ears Loppy. Burnzy rushed home late to finish a clear second ahead of Aelstreet who improved.
The last event was the South East Petroleum Handicap and the well supported Deed I Do flashed down the outside to defeat San Supremo by a neck. The time of 1.04.40 was impressive and the third placed runner Innocent Bystander can claim some responsibility for such a brisk time. The seven year old mare had a six length lead at the top of the straight and hung on well to be placed at juicy odds (20/1). As per usual, it will be interesting to see how many Albany/Perth raiders nominate for the cup, nominations will be released by the handicapper on Tuesday night and acceptances will be published on Tuesdat evening here.
Horses to follow ; Spice Trade, Aerial Act, Summer Crossing, Pure Fandango, Aelstreet and Deed I Do.
Saturday’s meeting at the Esperance Bay Turf Club was the second last of the season. The finale is this Saturday with the running of the Express Yourself Printing Esperance Cup (2000m). Willie Arnold looks set to win the McCreeds Classique Jewellers Jockey Of The Year Award while Brendan Corver is certain to claim the Fred Bow Memorial Trainer Of The Year Award. The Swanns Veterinary Horse Of The Year Award is up for grabs, with Just Sue, King Of The Stalls, Ron’s Gem, Donargy, and Arcade Attraction still mathematically in the hunt.
The South Coast Food Services Handicap kicked things off and the well backed favourite Royal Wing didn’t let punters down. She looked all over a winner at the 200m mark but gave supporters a fright when she tip-toed to the line to win by a head over the fast finishing Spice Trade. Hackett’s Heart also rocketed late to finish third.
Race Two was the KJ Norton Building Handicap and was fought out by odds-on favourite Put Option and Twice The Speed. Riders Damian Miller and Nicole Hopwood threw everything at their mounts over the concluding stages but it was the Rod Kirkup prepared Put Option who reigned supreme. The margin was a half head and two lengths away third was the fast finishing Don Whitfield trained Aerial Act.
The Kleenwest Distributors Handicap (1200m) was taken out by rank outsider Comes Round. The Larry Circosta trained mare proved too strong for Summer Crossing, who continues to race in fine style for local trainer Ross Daniels. Donargy finished three lengths away in third position.
Race Four was sponsored by OD Transport and a field of eleven competed. Fiona Scott dominated the event, training the Quinella. Kiryn Waldeck rode a perfect race on Platinum Lad, who surged to the lead at the 250m mark. Stablemate Sarabella gave chase but could not reel in Platinum Lad who held on by a head. The Kalgoorlie trained Cyclos flashed home to grab third ahead of tiring pace-maker Pure Fandango.
Elders Rural Supplies sponsored the fifth and also provided the crowd with a brush with fame, after flying Australian cricket legend Glen McGrath to Esperance. He enjoyed the country hospitality and an afternoon at the gallops. It was Brendan Corver and Willie Arnold who won the race with grey gelding Ears Loppy. Burnzy rushed home late to finish a clear second ahead of Aelstreet who improved.
The last event was the South East Petroleum Handicap and the well supported Deed I Do flashed down the outside to defeat San Supremo by a neck. The time of 1.04.40 was impressive and the third placed runner Innocent Bystander can claim some responsibility for such a brisk time. The seven year old mare had a six length lead at the top of the straight and hung on well to be placed at juicy odds (20/1). As per usual, it will be interesting to see how many Albany/Perth raiders nominate for the cup, nominations will be released by the handicapper on Tuesday night and acceptances will be published on Tuesdat evening here.
Horses to follow ; Spice Trade, Aerial Act, Summer Crossing, Pure Fandango, Aelstreet and Deed I Do.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Esperance Preview Saturday 20th February
Six races will be held this Saturday afternoon at the Esperance Bay Turf Club with the first scheduled for 2:07pm. Next weekend on Saturday February 27th will be Esperance Cup day.
The South Coast Food Services Handicap over 1300m and Royal Wing and Hackett’s Heart are the major chances. Both are trained by Brendan Corver and both boast terrific local form. Spice Trade is open to improvement second up while Tanganyika performed well in a recent trial for Fiona Scott.
Race Two is the KJ Norton Building Company Handicap and Put Option is the likely favourite after winning so impressively at his most recent start. Twice The Speed is a recent winner but looked disappointing last time. This looks easier though and she should play a part in the finish. Fringe candidates look to be the Corver trained Lady Berthe and Damon’s Halo and it’s hard to envisage any other galloper filling a place.
The Quaddie commences on Race Three, the Kleenwest Distributors Handicap over 1200m. Donargy boasts impeccable form and last start was narrowly defeated by the in-form Carminemadonna at Albany. His Esperance strike rate is solid and he will take a power of beating. Summer Crossing won well last start and Dane Crusher caught the eye first up when second. Billyaintsilly and Moss Street are the other two horses that should atleast be considered for Quaddie calculations.
The OD Transport Maiden will be run over the 1600m journey. Pure Fandango showed abundant speed last start before wilting late to just miss out on a placing. End Of Fashion and Sarabella haven’t been far away while Cyclos is sure to appreciate the longer distance. The Don Whitfield trained Flanno looked the winner last start but ran out of puff over the concluding stages. He will strip fitter and looms as a legitimate winning hope.
Race Five is sponsored by Elders Rural Supplies and Burnzy is sure to have plenty of support. He has won twice already this season and the services of top rider Brett Mathews. Our Calendar Girl won over 1700m at Narrogin on Australia Day and she was placed at Esperance last start. Saltwater Cowboy wasn’t too far away and might improve while Silver Ambush could not have been more impressive last start when an effortless winner. The Debbie Warnes trained eight year old gets in well with just 54kg and will be running on powerfully.
The South East Petroleum Handicap wraps things up at 5:18pm and Outside Influence is going to be in the firing line for a long way. The four year old mare has enjoyed a consistent season and possesses plenty of early speed. Landmark Lady, San Supremo and Tashi Delek will provide some resistance but Outside Influence should get the job done. Don’t forget Saturday week is Express Yourself Printing Esperance Cup Day !
Early selections ; Hackett’s Heart, Put Option, Donargy, Pure Fandango, Silver Ambush and Outside Influence.
The South Coast Food Services Handicap over 1300m and Royal Wing and Hackett’s Heart are the major chances. Both are trained by Brendan Corver and both boast terrific local form. Spice Trade is open to improvement second up while Tanganyika performed well in a recent trial for Fiona Scott.
Race Two is the KJ Norton Building Company Handicap and Put Option is the likely favourite after winning so impressively at his most recent start. Twice The Speed is a recent winner but looked disappointing last time. This looks easier though and she should play a part in the finish. Fringe candidates look to be the Corver trained Lady Berthe and Damon’s Halo and it’s hard to envisage any other galloper filling a place.
The Quaddie commences on Race Three, the Kleenwest Distributors Handicap over 1200m. Donargy boasts impeccable form and last start was narrowly defeated by the in-form Carminemadonna at Albany. His Esperance strike rate is solid and he will take a power of beating. Summer Crossing won well last start and Dane Crusher caught the eye first up when second. Billyaintsilly and Moss Street are the other two horses that should atleast be considered for Quaddie calculations.
The OD Transport Maiden will be run over the 1600m journey. Pure Fandango showed abundant speed last start before wilting late to just miss out on a placing. End Of Fashion and Sarabella haven’t been far away while Cyclos is sure to appreciate the longer distance. The Don Whitfield trained Flanno looked the winner last start but ran out of puff over the concluding stages. He will strip fitter and looms as a legitimate winning hope.
Race Five is sponsored by Elders Rural Supplies and Burnzy is sure to have plenty of support. He has won twice already this season and the services of top rider Brett Mathews. Our Calendar Girl won over 1700m at Narrogin on Australia Day and she was placed at Esperance last start. Saltwater Cowboy wasn’t too far away and might improve while Silver Ambush could not have been more impressive last start when an effortless winner. The Debbie Warnes trained eight year old gets in well with just 54kg and will be running on powerfully.
The South East Petroleum Handicap wraps things up at 5:18pm and Outside Influence is going to be in the firing line for a long way. The four year old mare has enjoyed a consistent season and possesses plenty of early speed. Landmark Lady, San Supremo and Tashi Delek will provide some resistance but Outside Influence should get the job done. Don’t forget Saturday week is Express Yourself Printing Esperance Cup Day !
Early selections ; Hackett’s Heart, Put Option, Donargy, Pure Fandango, Silver Ambush and Outside Influence.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Mt Barker Review / Pictures February 16th
Apprentices Damien Lane and Kyra Yuill led all riders at Mt Barker last Tuesday on an Overcast day with misty rain. Lane won with On The Double and Golden Dynamo from seven rides, whilst Yuill had a consistent day with a winning ride on Diamond Royale in the first and then followed up with four seconds from six rides. Smart galloper Star Buck made it three wins in succession with a very good effort over 1200m.
Race One:Diamond Royale who has battling to get a start, began well and raced away to win easily from Dark N Stormy who ran an honest race. Sonny Biscay at his second race start was doing his best work at the finish to just get third ahead of favorite comfortably and Royal Escapade.
Race Two: Jockey Damien Miller’s only ride for the day Audrey Rose began well from a wide draw and ran them off their legs coming away to win from Lukaston who was a good effort after racing wide, and Sunset who continues to improve. Favorite Hussonace was under pressure from the corner and struggled into fourth place.
Race Three: Rejuvenated Attadale made it two wins in a row with a fighting victory over Telexden who was an excellent run, racing first up at 1850m after been off the scene since September. Favorite Movie World looked flat and finished a distant third ahead of Don’t Tell Toby.
Race Five: Kooyong Road after been three wide early took over the running at the 100m and the led all the way to win well over Rivotio who finished on for a fair second and Megablitz again in the placings. Majestic Range was a fair effort to finish fourth.
Race Six: On The Double looked the standout here but it took to the the last 30m to get the upper hand and win by ½ length over the fast finishing Maiden grey Jarnac, who is close to a win. St Peregrine battled away just tiring the last bit to run third ahead of Disrupt who continues to
improve.
Race Seven: From gate twelve with 60kg, Star Buck made it three wins on the trot at the track with a fighting victory over Saramento who clocked up her tenth runners up cheque. Whinnen was a good third racing first up, with The Keillor Kid coming from last to run fourth. Jake The Musk led on the turn and finished fifth with fancied Gangway finishing mid field.
Race Eight: The Golden Dynamo made it two starts at the track for two wins with a solid victory coming away to win over an improved Whittingham, with Pretty Often finishing on well for third. Grand Circuit battled away to finish fourth from Classy Flirt. Favorite Son Of Thunder got in a traffic jam on the corner and did not see daylight until the last 80m when the race was all over.
Star Buck (Shaun Meeres)
Race One:Diamond Royale who has battling to get a start, began well and raced away to win easily from Dark N Stormy who ran an honest race. Sonny Biscay at his second race start was doing his best work at the finish to just get third ahead of favorite comfortably and Royal Escapade.
Race Two: Jockey Damien Miller’s only ride for the day Audrey Rose began well from a wide draw and ran them off their legs coming away to win from Lukaston who was a good effort after racing wide, and Sunset who continues to improve. Favorite Hussonace was under pressure from the corner and struggled into fourth place.
Race Three: Rejuvenated Attadale made it two wins in a row with a fighting victory over Telexden who was an excellent run, racing first up at 1850m after been off the scene since September. Favorite Movie World looked flat and finished a distant third ahead of Don’t Tell Toby.
Race Four: Racso who had not won for sometime took off from near the rear at the 500m and kept going to win at odds from a gallant He’s Smokin by a Short Neck. Impact Rating racing second up caught the eye finishing on for third, and looking to have come back well with the Mt Barker Cup his likely mission. Favorite Lovely Lucy led but was under pressure on the corner and faded away, with Titcherman never looking a winning chance.
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Sunday, February 14, 2010
Mt Barker Preview Tuesday 16th February
Race One: Dark N Stormy fair but distant third at third race start back in December. Improver Comfortably placed first up Bunbury form since fair in stronger company. Cheval Magic good effort when second two starts back, then drawn wide last start and had no luck again here with barrier. Dambig fair efffort Pinjarra two starts back yet to be placed in four starts. Sonny Biscay not disgraced at debut Northam. Resumes here. Montana's Secret placed Narrogin at WA debut over 920m. Diamond Royale Form since placed ar debut only moderate. Ivory Lady not disgraced at debut here 1100m. Likely improver. Royal Escapade has had plenty of chances and never far away.
Race Two: Hussonace knocking on the door with good efforts at all WA starts. Drawn wide but gets chance here. Lukaston not far away at last few but still never looked the winner. Drawn wide need luck. Sir Chewzalot improving with every run but still need to lift to win. Stormy Sunset got home well at second race start. Likely improver. Audrey Rose Placed last time in Northam but never likely first up at Bunbury.
Race Three: Attadale never spent a penny when narrow 1800m winner Albany. Goes up 5kg but has found old form. Belarus not won for sometime, but this field not strong. Movie World not disgraced when second 1600m Albany. Drops 2.,5kg and hard to beat. Telexden has won this trip but racing first up here. Don't Tell Toby good effort last start 1800m and racing well.
Race Four: Impact Rating doing best work at finish when racing first up. Expect similar here. He's Smokin arouns the place but finding a win hard. Lovely Lucy returned to best form with 1200m win Albany. Extra 100m will suit. Titcherman got back to best form with good second 1200m Albany. Close to a win. Western Zed fair effort first up 1100m over a month ago. Certain Gold resumes here and will improve on this first up run. Pwajkkers Back up in class, form fair in restricted company. Racso better effort last start but not won for awhile.
Race Five: Rivotio good 1800m Albany winner last start. Will handle rise in class here. Cheval Rose won 2000m here buy unplaced since in stronger company. Majestic Range won Picnics 1800m and not disgraced last start. Street Darling continues to improve and excellent effort 1600m Albany last outing. Megablitz not fa away at all runs this time in but has not won for sometime. Kooyong Road is race hard and fair effort 2000m Bunbury last outing. Ruberian capable of giving cheek if gets a start.
Race Six: On The Double good efforts at last two starts and close to winning form. Albanyorascot better effort 1600m Albany last start. First try at 1800m. Jazzy Saint form fair before disappointing effort 1600m Albany after racing in box seat. Jordi placed at 1800m Maiden last start. This is harder. I'm A Rocker placed Picnics 1800m but will find this tougher. Jarnac just plodded 1800m Maiden last start. Find this tougher. Disco Reveller followed good second with fair effort when had to chase tearaway leader. Can do better. St Peregrine battling for form but can go better here.
Race Seven: Star Buck racing in top form and hard to beat though drawn wide and carrying 60kg. Radio Pleasure form good before failing Albany Dec 26. Has not started since. Saramento followed good form with moderate effort 1100m Albany when played up in barrier. Can improve. The Keillor Kid racing in good form and not far away last start 1100m. Loves this track. Jake The Musk won well here and then went hard in front 1200m Albany and faded. Can figure here. All Spots well back Albany 1600m last start after fair form. Need to do better. Look Here Trousers improved last start when second here 1200m. Marshall Jensan form poor since win here three starts back. Stockmans Dream had a hard run and faded Albany 1100m. Down in weight here but hard to follow. Gangway form fair at Provincials in stronger company. She's A Saint not sighted in two runs back but can go better. Tangram failed to regain form this time in and yet to be placed this track.
Race Eight: Classy Flirt at third race start narrow winner 1200m Maiden Albany. Nice draw and has claims.Rambler followed placing here with Narrogin Maiden win. Racing well. The Golden Dynamo won 1300m Maiden here then well back Pinjarra. Better suited here. Son Of Thunder followed Narrogin placing with good second Albany 1200m. Close to a win. Jeneviv resumes after let up when form was encouraging. Pretty Often doing best work at finish at second run back. Likely improver. Cat Magic won Maiden Nartrogin at third race start. This is harder. Whittingham fair efforts at three runs back before poor effort 1600m Albany. Capable of better
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Esperance Review Friday February 12th
Overcast conditions prevailed at the Esperance Bay Turf Club on Friday for the twilight meeting . It was a sombre mood following the news that two wonderful contributors and great men had passed away within the last week, Roger Goss and Bruce Kelman. EBTC President Kevin Scott urged patrons to remember whilst having a beer on the club. Only three weeks ago racing stalwart Churchie White also sadly passed.
The Farm Trees Handicap was the first and only a field of five competed. Despite the small lineup betting activity was interesting with all five candidates starting less than $5 with the WA TAB. Expedition was ridden forward and proved too strong for Dane Crusher and the Mt. Barker trained Billyaintsilly.
Apprentice Andrew Castle and trainer Brendan Corver repeated the dose in the second event, winning the Bay Of Isles Comfort Inn Handicap (1950m)with Danish Currency. With the claim the six year old dropped 3.5 kg in weight and at the 250m mark shot clear to win convincingly by 3 ½ lengths. Key’s Ace continued his consistent form when a runner up and Our Calendar Girl battled into third. Danish Currency is going to take a power of beating in the Cup.
The third event was sponsored by P. H. Kerr & Co and Brendan Corver notched up his third winner when Royal Wing saluted for Willie Arnold. It was a deserved break through victory for the mare who had been a minor placegetter at her previous four Esperance starts. Flanno performed well for Don Whitfield, finishing second ahead of the fast finishing Cyclos and pacemaker Pure Fandango.
RSM Bird Cameron supported the fourth race. The Rod Kirkup prepared Put Option reigned supreme for in-form rider Shaun Meeres. He held off a late challenge from Stormy Express who flashed down the outside. Ron’s Gem maintained her consistent form by finishing third ahead of leader Miss Alonso.
The Loff’s Feed and Saddlery Handicap was run over 1600m and Wing Star provided Sally Roworth with her first winner of the day. Shaun Meeres brought up a riding double and Hackett’s Heart caught the eye with a solid second. Three year old End Of Fashion was close up in third spot and will be winning a Maiden soon.
The Landmark Handicap is a race young jockey Ned Colbeck will never forget. Having just his second race ride the four kilo claimer sent Arcade Attraction to the lead and made every post a winner, scoring from the well tried Western Crown. Go Fury Go rocketed home to grab third placing ahead of the weakening Outside Influence. The two meetings remaining this season will be held on Saturdays, February 20 and 27.
Horses to follow ; Dane Crusher, Danish Currency, Sarabella, Stormy Express, Cyclonic Force and Go Fury Go.
The Farm Trees Handicap was the first and only a field of five competed. Despite the small lineup betting activity was interesting with all five candidates starting less than $5 with the WA TAB. Expedition was ridden forward and proved too strong for Dane Crusher and the Mt. Barker trained Billyaintsilly.
Apprentice Andrew Castle and trainer Brendan Corver repeated the dose in the second event, winning the Bay Of Isles Comfort Inn Handicap (1950m)with Danish Currency. With the claim the six year old dropped 3.5 kg in weight and at the 250m mark shot clear to win convincingly by 3 ½ lengths. Key’s Ace continued his consistent form when a runner up and Our Calendar Girl battled into third. Danish Currency is going to take a power of beating in the Cup.
The third event was sponsored by P. H. Kerr & Co and Brendan Corver notched up his third winner when Royal Wing saluted for Willie Arnold. It was a deserved break through victory for the mare who had been a minor placegetter at her previous four Esperance starts. Flanno performed well for Don Whitfield, finishing second ahead of the fast finishing Cyclos and pacemaker Pure Fandango.
RSM Bird Cameron supported the fourth race. The Rod Kirkup prepared Put Option reigned supreme for in-form rider Shaun Meeres. He held off a late challenge from Stormy Express who flashed down the outside. Ron’s Gem maintained her consistent form by finishing third ahead of leader Miss Alonso.
The Loff’s Feed and Saddlery Handicap was run over 1600m and Wing Star provided Sally Roworth with her first winner of the day. Shaun Meeres brought up a riding double and Hackett’s Heart caught the eye with a solid second. Three year old End Of Fashion was close up in third spot and will be winning a Maiden soon.
The Landmark Handicap is a race young jockey Ned Colbeck will never forget. Having just his second race ride the four kilo claimer sent Arcade Attraction to the lead and made every post a winner, scoring from the well tried Western Crown. Go Fury Go rocketed home to grab third placing ahead of the weakening Outside Influence. The two meetings remaining this season will be held on Saturdays, February 20 and 27.
Horses to follow ; Dane Crusher, Danish Currency, Sarabella, Stormy Express, Cyclonic Force and Go Fury Go.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Esperance Twilight Preview Friday 12th Febrauary
This Friday’s meeting at the Esperance Bay Turf Club is a twilight meeting. The first race is scheduled for 3:01pm and the sixth and last is set down for 6:15pm. The EBTC is expecting a large jovial crowd by the time the Quaddie begins at 4:22pm and it’s great to see Don Whitfield in town with his team for the ‘back end’ of the season. Colourful hoop Russel Hanson also returns to race riding and will be hoping to find form in the lead up to the Kalgoorlie-Boulder season.
The Farm Trees Sprint kicks things off with just five horses to face the starter. Ears Loppy and Moss Street are both recent winners but topweight Expedition is most likely to start favourite with in-form apprentice Andrew Castle booked to ride/claim. Billyaintsilly shouldn’t be taken lightly either given his recent second at Mt. Barker. Seven gallopers have accepted over 1950m and are no doubt headed towards the Express Yourself Printing Esperance Cup that will be run on the last Saturday of this month. Key’s Ace and The Gift fought out the finish two weeks ago over this distance and they loom as the two favourites on Friday. Our Calendar Girl bolted in at Narrogin on Australia Day and on the strength of that performance looms as a threat. Danish Currency is open to improvement with the apprentice’s claim too. The P. H. Kerr & Co Maiden is over 1400m and sixteen horses have accepted with a capacity field of fourteen to compete. Macmatey, Royal Wing and Sarabella boast the best credentials while Aint No Angel, Flanno, Pure Fandango and Majestaad are ‘fringe’ candidates. The RSM Bird Cameron Handicap is over 1400m and this event looks wide open. Pinpointing a favourite isn’t easy although Miss Alonso looks well placed for Rod Kirkup and Damian Lane. Marubos will benefit from the hitout but is a horse that needs a longer trip to produce his best. Ron’s Gem has won 3 of her 4 starts this season and Stormy Express, Twice The Speed and Put Option have all been performing well. Alabama is another worth considering on an each way basis. The Loff’s Feed & Saddlery Handicap is over 1600m and one thing is for sure, Hackett’s Heart will be flying home. The four year old has started twice for a win and a second and is prepared by leading trainer Brendan Corver. Wing Star is a last start winner while Lord Airlie and Cyclonic Force have been competitive without winning. End Of Fashion looks to have a rough hope too despite being unplaced at his last few efforts. The final race is the Landmark Handicap and once again a capacity field of fourteen will take part. Good luck finding the winner here. Arcade Attraction has drawn off the track but has been racing in ultra consistent fashion. The same can be said for speedy galloper Outside Influence who is likely to set the pace for Peter Farrell. San Supremo, Outta The Blue, Go Fury Go and Western Crown are the others that should be included in Flexi Quaddie calculations. Following Friday’s meeting only two will remain, both of which will be Saturday fixtures on the 20th and 27th of February. Early Friday selections ; Expedition, Aelstreet, Cyclos, Alabama, Lord Airlie and Arcade Attraction.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Albany Review Sunday February 7th
The $22,000 Weekender Bracelet saw Dark Humour cause a minor
boilover holding out favourite Movie World to win for trainer paul Hunter and
Jockey Takahide Ikenushi. Some of the gloss was lost with the scratching of
Dark Humour’s stablemate Phormium.
Race One: Favorite backers would have been worried when
Aliento was slow away, but the three year old quickly recovered and then fought
off challenges to win in a tight finish and looks to have a bright future.
Competitive Street again ran a solid race and is well overdue to break through,
and Spiritual Leader was only went down on the line. Storm Sunset improved at
his second start and Lukaston though briefly held up was never a real winning
chance.
Race Two: Jockey Shaun Meeres gave favorite Eternal Advice plenty
of time to settle and worked his way into the race from the 800m and came away
to win well. Jordi battled on solidly and Good Girl Lucy continues to improve.
Plantinum Lad ran on well and just missed the placings. Jarnac finished just
behind the placings but didn’t run on as expected.
Race Three: With a slow pace on the favorite Week Bix pulled
hard and it only needed Lovely Lucy to dash clear on straightening to set up a
winning break with Week Bix only running on fairly. Punk’d set a moderate pace and
held on to finish third.
Race Four: Attadale
who had a big pull in the weights and aided by an inside run just got the
verdict over favorite Timely Reign by a nose with Esperance galloper Burnzy
close up in third position. Don’t Tell Toby finished on well for fourth with
Viscount Cameron and Sir Clase never really in it.
Race Five: Jockey Peter Hall dictated the terms of the race
from the front leading all the way to win on the well backed Hurricane Show.
Though getting weary (and entitled too) in the last 100m, the Bob Maumill
trained galloper still won easily over On The Double and Mctease who improved
greatly. Albany or Ascot again missed the start and King’s Tribute was just
behind them.
Race Six: Lightly race Gotanygoss showed ability when running
on powerfully to win at her first start at 1600m. I’m called earl finished hard
to get second ahead of Commandeer who did not get the best of luck in running.
Megablitz gain was not far away and Alsaah Warrior showed he is close to
winning form. The first five finished well ahead of the remainder of the field.
Race Seven: Dark Humour who had failed to flatter in two
Great South starts, upstaged her more favourable rivals with a fighting win
over favourite Movie World who looked dour in the run to the line. Lightly
raced Street Darling gave plenty of cheek and finished close up in third place.
Esperance galloper Just Sue who had won her past four, never looked comfortable
and struggled.
Race Eight: Redford ran right up to his first up second with
an impressive win beating Son Of Thunder who finished off well out wide just
ahead Show No Doubt who was impressive at his WA debut and Aintnolady close up
fourth. Pretty Often ran on well to
finish fifth after Jake The Musk set a solid pace in front and wilted the last
50m to run sixth.
Race Nine: In form Carminemadonna made in four wins in a row
when she jumped quickly from a wide draw and sat outside the leader before
coming away to win from Donargy who was given every chance but just could not
catch the winner. Versaint battled on well to finish third and Speedy Bohemian
held on well after leading. The Keillor Kid again ran on well whilst favorite
Saramento was in a winning position on the corner but did not finish the race
off.
Time for a gripe: It’s Wednesday and no Photo Finish
pictures are up on the RWWA CRIS website for the meeting held Sunday. This
meeting was telecast Australia wide and for Punters to bet on these meetings
all information should be available including these pictures as soon as possible.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Albany Preview Sunday February 7th
Sunday see's the running of the $22,000 Albany Weekender Golden Bracelet over 1600m for Fillies and Mares with local trained Movie World set to tackle in form Esperance mare Just Sue who has won her last four starts over in the Bay Of Isles. Movie World was placed in last years Bracelet, whilst Just Sue ran fourth, both mares have been in great form this season.
Race Two: Pulashaky faded last start after leading. Worth one more chance at each-way odds. Cut & Dried six placings in fourteen starts and proven costly. Not without prospects here. Eternal Advice very good effort last start this trip when second. Close to breaking through. Jarnac doing best work at finish this trip last start. Lightly raced and has prospects. From The Fire not disgraced last start 1600m. Still need to do better. Reflective Image fair effort this trip last start. Drawn to get run of the race. Good Girl Lucy nice effort last start after working hard early. Capable of surprising.
Race Three: Impact rating resumes may find this too short. Week Bix easy winner this trip and company last start. Hard to toss again. Lovely Lucy battling third here last start. Need to further lift to win. Weekly Express down on form this trip will suit better. Billyaintsilly placed last start, big drop in weight but up in class. Punk’d won two of last three. Harder here but field does not have a lot of depth.
Race Four: Viscount Cameron solid effort 2nd up this distance. Up 4kg on last run but will strip much fitter. Burnzy won two of three at Esperance this season. Looks well placed here. Timely Reign in great form won this trip last start, but up in weight and meets runners with an extra run under their belt. Sir Clase disappointing of late but good record this trip and track. Attadale ran on well just fading late this distance last start. Will strip fitter. Don’t Tell Toby big effort to win 1600m last start from near last. Up in class has won the trip. Royalistic good 1600m winner two starts back in milder company.
Race Five: All Spots ultra consistent and close to a win, Drawn to get run of the race. Albanyorascot won Maiden two starts back then moderate effort over 1600m. Worth another chance. Hurricane Show yet to be placed in three WA starts but solid effort Pinjarra last start. On The Double good effort when third last start over 1600m. Capable of winning. The Mighty Boosh won two starts back but need to reproduce that run here. King’s Tribute not faraway at latest few efforts but finding a win hard.
Disco Reveller fighting effort last outing was best run in WA, this is harder. Ruberian placed 2000m two runs back. Has not won for sometime.
Race Six: Alsaah Warrior well back first up 1600m. Will strip fitter here. Commandeer just caught on line last start 1600m. In good form and overdue to break through. Chaddie just won 1600m last start in milder company. Up 2kg but has prospects. I’m Called Earl form since Maiden win fair and has claims. Jazzy Saint solid effort last start 1600m. This not any easier. Publicans Horse Esperance form good and worth some thought. Gotanygoss won Maiden two runs back and good effort last start. First start this distance. Megablitz not far away at three runs back and close to a win. St Peregrine back in class with form fair this trip more to his liking. Whittingham doing best work at finish last few. Is capable of surprising.
Race Seven: Phormium city form solid over more ground. Will carry 57kg and has two wins at the trip. Just Sue in great form Esperance with four straight wins. Won three times the distance will carry 56.5kg. Movie World in good form and top effort 1800m last start. Placed this race last year will carry 58.5kg. Our Calendar Girl broke long run of outs Narrogin 1700m. Harder here but well weighted. Trimconnection on the way up with two wins at latest outings. Untried this distance. Dark Humour has not fired in two runs back. Can do better. Street Darling up in class but very good effort last start this trip.
Race Eight: Jake The Musk easy all the way winner 1300m Mt Barker. Looks hard to beat again. Redford very good run second Mt Barker first up. Solid claims. Aintnolady broke through at third race start. Harder here but shows promise. Son Of Thunder placed first up at Narrogin 1100m. Overall form has been moderate. Montclar Miss bounced back with easy Maiden win Mt Barker. Can go on with it. Ridgewood Manna mixing form with bad barrier manners. Chance on best behaviour. Russian To Win racing well below best, but drawn to get a good run.
Race Nine: Donargy has been racing in top form Esperance and solid prospects here. Versaint has big weight here and need to improve on two runs back. Carminemadonna races in great form with three wins. Harder here and drawn wide. Jackass resumes here previous form fair and good record this trip. Saramento ultra consistent with placings last four starts. Well overdue to win. The Keillor Kid racing in solid form and not far away last outing. Each-way chance again. Blazing Icon disappointed last two runs and barrier here won’t help. Speedy Bohemian just missed placings at three runs back and will need to work here from wide barrier. Stockmans Dream surprised with narrow win 110m last start. Mixes form and hard to follow. Why So Blue disappointing since resuming and need to improve.
Just Sue winning at Esperance. Photo courtesy Grassrootsracingwa
Race One: Magic Master racing below best and need to improve. Go Red Dot improves with racing and placed at last two outings. Connacht Ranger resumes. Placed at Pinjarra three starts back and overall form fair. Lukaston placed last two without ever looking the winner. Good draw and chance again. Oscar Doctor placed Bunbury at third race start when racing first up .Drawn wide but has claims. Cheval Magic good effort at second race start but has to overcome a wide draw here. Aliento very good effort at debut when slow away and made good ground. Well drawn. Competitive Street just beaten last start and overdue to break through. Six placings in eleven starts. Halo Park placed Mt Barker three runs back form since only moderate. Octane Molly placed at Narrogin last outing. Will need to further improve. Vojo drawn wide at WA debut after Albany trial win. Salvado Street not far away at debut here.
Race Two: Pulashaky faded last start after leading. Worth one more chance at each-way odds. Cut & Dried six placings in fourteen starts and proven costly. Not without prospects here. Eternal Advice very good effort last start this trip when second. Close to breaking through. Jarnac doing best work at finish this trip last start. Lightly raced and has prospects. From The Fire not disgraced last start 1600m. Still need to do better. Reflective Image fair effort this trip last start. Drawn to get run of the race. Good Girl Lucy nice effort last start after working hard early. Capable of surprising.
Race Three: Impact rating resumes may find this too short. Week Bix easy winner this trip and company last start. Hard to toss again. Lovely Lucy battling third here last start. Need to further lift to win. Weekly Express down on form this trip will suit better. Billyaintsilly placed last start, big drop in weight but up in class. Punk’d won two of last three. Harder here but field does not have a lot of depth.
Race Four: Viscount Cameron solid effort 2nd up this distance. Up 4kg on last run but will strip much fitter. Burnzy won two of three at Esperance this season. Looks well placed here. Timely Reign in great form won this trip last start, but up in weight and meets runners with an extra run under their belt. Sir Clase disappointing of late but good record this trip and track. Attadale ran on well just fading late this distance last start. Will strip fitter. Don’t Tell Toby big effort to win 1600m last start from near last. Up in class has won the trip. Royalistic good 1600m winner two starts back in milder company.
Race Five: All Spots ultra consistent and close to a win, Drawn to get run of the race. Albanyorascot won Maiden two starts back then moderate effort over 1600m. Worth another chance. Hurricane Show yet to be placed in three WA starts but solid effort Pinjarra last start. On The Double good effort when third last start over 1600m. Capable of winning. The Mighty Boosh won two starts back but need to reproduce that run here. King’s Tribute not faraway at latest few efforts but finding a win hard.
Disco Reveller fighting effort last outing was best run in WA, this is harder. Ruberian placed 2000m two runs back. Has not won for sometime.
Race Six: Alsaah Warrior well back first up 1600m. Will strip fitter here. Commandeer just caught on line last start 1600m. In good form and overdue to break through. Chaddie just won 1600m last start in milder company. Up 2kg but has prospects. I’m Called Earl form since Maiden win fair and has claims. Jazzy Saint solid effort last start 1600m. This not any easier. Publicans Horse Esperance form good and worth some thought. Gotanygoss won Maiden two runs back and good effort last start. First start this distance. Megablitz not far away at three runs back and close to a win. St Peregrine back in class with form fair this trip more to his liking. Whittingham doing best work at finish last few. Is capable of surprising.
Race Seven: Phormium city form solid over more ground. Will carry 57kg and has two wins at the trip. Just Sue in great form Esperance with four straight wins. Won three times the distance will carry 56.5kg. Movie World in good form and top effort 1800m last start. Placed this race last year will carry 58.5kg. Our Calendar Girl broke long run of outs Narrogin 1700m. Harder here but well weighted. Trimconnection on the way up with two wins at latest outings. Untried this distance. Dark Humour has not fired in two runs back. Can do better. Street Darling up in class but very good effort last start this trip.
Race Eight: Jake The Musk easy all the way winner 1300m Mt Barker. Looks hard to beat again. Redford very good run second Mt Barker first up. Solid claims. Aintnolady broke through at third race start. Harder here but shows promise. Son Of Thunder placed first up at Narrogin 1100m. Overall form has been moderate. Montclar Miss bounced back with easy Maiden win Mt Barker. Can go on with it. Ridgewood Manna mixing form with bad barrier manners. Chance on best behaviour. Russian To Win racing well below best, but drawn to get a good run.
Race Nine: Donargy has been racing in top form Esperance and solid prospects here. Versaint has big weight here and need to improve on two runs back. Carminemadonna races in great form with three wins. Harder here and drawn wide. Jackass resumes here previous form fair and good record this trip. Saramento ultra consistent with placings last four starts. Well overdue to win. The Keillor Kid racing in solid form and not far away last outing. Each-way chance again. Blazing Icon disappointed last two runs and barrier here won’t help. Speedy Bohemian just missed placings at three runs back and will need to work here from wide barrier. Stockmans Dream surprised with narrow win 110m last start. Mixes form and hard to follow. Why So Blue disappointing since resuming and need to improve.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Esperance Review - Saturday January 30th
Saturday’s meeting at the Esperance Bay Turf Club commenced with the running of the Esperance Smash Repairs Handicap over 1400m. Six year old Twice The Speed set the pace and led throughout for the in form Nicole Hopwood. It was Twice The Speed’s second victory after 27 starts but she was running away from the opposition at the finish. Sarabella finished second and The Menace battled on for third.
Nine gallopers contested the Esperance Window Tinting Maiden over 1300m. Perignon Don was given a perfect ride by Shaun Meeres and pulled away to score by two lengths over Royal Wing. It was Royal Wing’s fourth consecutive minor placing at Esperance and a win surely won’t be far away. Early pacemaker Pure Fandango held third in a photo over Give It Time who looked a shade disappointing.
The third event was sponsored by MCM Protection over 1300m. Apprentice Talia Maor didn’t muck around, she restrained the favourite King Of The Stalls to settle just behind the speed and in the straight ‘let him rip’. He flashed down the outside to claim victory and as expected Ears Loppy and He’s Smokin’ filled the other minor placings. He’s Smokin’ earned a cheque of $850 for finishing third and with that cheque eclipsed the $200,000 stake money mark.
Eljays Restaurant sponsored Race Four, the first true staying race (1950m) of the season. Only a couple looked truly comfortable over the concluding stages, The Gift and Key’s Ace. The Gift looked the winner a long way out but with Key’s Ace lifting strongly The Gift scored in a tight finish. Cut And Dried worked home fairly from the tail of the field to pass the ‘stragglers’ and Danish Currency failed to flatter under the 59kg.
Race Five was the Star Transport Handicap over 1200m and an outsider prevailed over favourite Donargy. Locally trained six year old Summer Crossing for Ross Dixon ‘outplugged’ topweight Donargy in a titanic tussle to the line and scored by a head. Donargy, clearly held back by the 59kg was gallant in defeat and is a horse that is definitely capable of winning a few races at Kalgoorlie this coming season. Moss Street flashed down the outside to finish third for 3kg claiming apprentice Amy Sandiford.
Sharpe Brothers sponsored the final race which possibly provided the most impressive victory of the afternoon. Silver Ambush is an eight year old who had failed to finish in a Quinella after twelve previous Esperance starts. On Saturday he finished like a train for local trainer Debbie Warnes and won by two lengths. He won effortlessly over Publicans Horse and Stormy Express ran on well to grab third spot. The next meeting held at the Esperance Bay Turf Club will be a twilight fixture on Friday week. The first race will be after 3pm.
Horses to follow ; Sarabella, Royal Wing, King Of The Stalls, Key’s Ace, Donargy and Silver Ambush.
Nine gallopers contested the Esperance Window Tinting Maiden over 1300m. Perignon Don was given a perfect ride by Shaun Meeres and pulled away to score by two lengths over Royal Wing. It was Royal Wing’s fourth consecutive minor placing at Esperance and a win surely won’t be far away. Early pacemaker Pure Fandango held third in a photo over Give It Time who looked a shade disappointing.
Photo courtesy of grassrootsracingwa
The third event was sponsored by MCM Protection over 1300m. Apprentice Talia Maor didn’t muck around, she restrained the favourite King Of The Stalls to settle just behind the speed and in the straight ‘let him rip’. He flashed down the outside to claim victory and as expected Ears Loppy and He’s Smokin’ filled the other minor placings. He’s Smokin’ earned a cheque of $850 for finishing third and with that cheque eclipsed the $200,000 stake money mark.
Eljays Restaurant sponsored Race Four, the first true staying race (1950m) of the season. Only a couple looked truly comfortable over the concluding stages, The Gift and Key’s Ace. The Gift looked the winner a long way out but with Key’s Ace lifting strongly The Gift scored in a tight finish. Cut And Dried worked home fairly from the tail of the field to pass the ‘stragglers’ and Danish Currency failed to flatter under the 59kg.
Race Five was the Star Transport Handicap over 1200m and an outsider prevailed over favourite Donargy. Locally trained six year old Summer Crossing for Ross Dixon ‘outplugged’ topweight Donargy in a titanic tussle to the line and scored by a head. Donargy, clearly held back by the 59kg was gallant in defeat and is a horse that is definitely capable of winning a few races at Kalgoorlie this coming season. Moss Street flashed down the outside to finish third for 3kg claiming apprentice Amy Sandiford.
Sharpe Brothers sponsored the final race which possibly provided the most impressive victory of the afternoon. Silver Ambush is an eight year old who had failed to finish in a Quinella after twelve previous Esperance starts. On Saturday he finished like a train for local trainer Debbie Warnes and won by two lengths. He won effortlessly over Publicans Horse and Stormy Express ran on well to grab third spot. The next meeting held at the Esperance Bay Turf Club will be a twilight fixture on Friday week. The first race will be after 3pm.
Horses to follow ; Sarabella, Royal Wing, King Of The Stalls, Key’s Ace, Donargy and Silver Ambush.
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