Mt Barker Turf Club finally get to hold their opening meeting of the season on December 31st with a solid seven race card. The final race of the year see's a good field entered with Noble Steed, Jolanta Star, Star Buck, Week Bix, Pwakkers Back and Mufasa the leading chances in a very open race.
The meeting commences with an open Maiden with plenty of chances including Fiery Fox, Stripped Bear, debutant Honour Chrismax, Pearly Girl and Smart Secret. Hussonace resumes and has a solid record at the track.
The 68+ 1850m is a very open affair, with a case almost been made for all six runners, and this should be a great betting event. The first true staying test for the season over 2000m, see's smart King Point have his first attempt at the journey against seasoned stayers On The Double, Amplifier and Carellen Steel. Up and coming Galinba Blast steps up from 1500m to 2000m here for the first time.
Collayshell unplaced in Perth last start drops back in class here and looks hard to beat over 1300m, with I'm Called Earl and The Keillor Kid the main dangers. The second Maiden over 1300m looks a good open betting race with Call Me Ned, Stopin, Kirov park, Lily La Bell and Classical Minx all winning possibilities.
Finding the winner of the 53-52 class over 1200m is not easy, an the omen tip maybe Dawinner, but on form Dambig, The Dark Side, Nutopia, Super Baullant, Trimconnection look to have best prospects
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Esperance Review December 26th
The Boxing Day crowd at the Esperance Bay Turf Club was a big one that enjoyed an exciting day’s racing. The afternoon kicked off with the Dr. Graham Jacobs Maiden. Outsider Simply A Star flashed down the outside to win by a length over Bradbury’s Chance and Lucky Bay. Despite being trained by leading trainer Brendan Corver Simply A Star returned $36 on tote and the runner up returned over $10 for a place. Consequently the Trifecta was in excess of $5,800. Race Two was dominated by four year old Donnyonetime who led throughout in effortless fashion. Following a fast getaway the Helen Harding trained galloper dashed away just prior to straightening and saluted by three lengths. First starter Gwen Ten caught the eye and ran second with Time To Front filling third position.
The third race was the Bay Automotive Group Maiden (1200m) and former leading rider Rod Kirkup trained the winner Algorism. The four year old survived a late lunge from Magical Note to win by half a head. Hi Dollie hit the lead in the straight but could only manage a third. Race Four was the K.J. Norton Building Company Handicap and Mr Magnificent was victorious. The Mt. Barker trained grey burst down the outside and was able to hold off a late challenge from Lyoveldio. He also survived a protest from the runner up whose rider alleged interference at the top of the straight. Race favourite Comes Round was a length away in third. The Bay Automotive Group Handicap commenced the Quaddie and Landmark Lady was able to make in two wins on the trot. Apprentice Andrew Castle timed his run to perfection and defeated Just Sue who ran a ‘cracker’ first up. Arcade Attraction poked through the pack late to claim third spot.
The Open Class race of the day was the Esperance Freight Line Handicap and the evergreen ten year old from Mt. Barker He’s Smokin’ was first out and first home. Apprentice Michael Grantham shot him to an early lead and at the top of the straight let him go, the official margin was just over a length but it was a comfortable win. Ron’s Gem rocketed home from last at the home turn to run second and consistent top-weight Expedition finished third. A plunge came off in the seventh event, the West River Legends Stud Handicap. Hackett’s Heart settled midfield but finished like a bullet train to win by 2.50 lengths over Put Option and Miss Alonso. This fellow is one to follow in the lead up to this season’s Esperance Cup. Race Eight was named in honour of a great contributor to Esperance racing, Churchie White. “The Churchie” Handicap was taken out by the fleet-footed Masters Seal. Trained at Manypeaks by Jo-Anne Leeson he was ridden aggressively to find the front and at the top of the straight booted clear to win by over two lengths. Royal Wing and Wing Star were the minor placegetters while the well backed favourite Stormy Express finished close up in fourth position.
The next meeting held at the E.B.T.C. will be a seven-race card on Friday January 7 with a late start and a late finish. Horses to follow ; Cut And Dried, Donnyonetime, Hi Dollie, My Girl Kate, Just Sue, Ron’s Gem, Hackett’s Heart and Platinum Lad.
Ryan Levitzke (race caller)
The third race was the Bay Automotive Group Maiden (1200m) and former leading rider Rod Kirkup trained the winner Algorism. The four year old survived a late lunge from Magical Note to win by half a head. Hi Dollie hit the lead in the straight but could only manage a third. Race Four was the K.J. Norton Building Company Handicap and Mr Magnificent was victorious. The Mt. Barker trained grey burst down the outside and was able to hold off a late challenge from Lyoveldio. He also survived a protest from the runner up whose rider alleged interference at the top of the straight. Race favourite Comes Round was a length away in third. The Bay Automotive Group Handicap commenced the Quaddie and Landmark Lady was able to make in two wins on the trot. Apprentice Andrew Castle timed his run to perfection and defeated Just Sue who ran a ‘cracker’ first up. Arcade Attraction poked through the pack late to claim third spot.
The Open Class race of the day was the Esperance Freight Line Handicap and the evergreen ten year old from Mt. Barker He’s Smokin’ was first out and first home. Apprentice Michael Grantham shot him to an early lead and at the top of the straight let him go, the official margin was just over a length but it was a comfortable win. Ron’s Gem rocketed home from last at the home turn to run second and consistent top-weight Expedition finished third. A plunge came off in the seventh event, the West River Legends Stud Handicap. Hackett’s Heart settled midfield but finished like a bullet train to win by 2.50 lengths over Put Option and Miss Alonso. This fellow is one to follow in the lead up to this season’s Esperance Cup. Race Eight was named in honour of a great contributor to Esperance racing, Churchie White. “The Churchie” Handicap was taken out by the fleet-footed Masters Seal. Trained at Manypeaks by Jo-Anne Leeson he was ridden aggressively to find the front and at the top of the straight booted clear to win by over two lengths. Royal Wing and Wing Star were the minor placegetters while the well backed favourite Stormy Express finished close up in fourth position.
The next meeting held at the E.B.T.C. will be a seven-race card on Friday January 7 with a late start and a late finish. Horses to follow ; Cut And Dried, Donnyonetime, Hi Dollie, My Girl Kate, Just Sue, Ron’s Gem, Hackett’s Heart and Platinum Lad.
Ryan Levitzke (race caller)
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Albany/ Esperance Boxing Day Previews December 26th
Albany Preview
Seven races are set down for the ARC's second biggest meeting of the year. It does not look a strong meeting on paper with some small fields, but the Boxing Day meeting is usually more about socialising for the racegoers ahead of the actual racing.
Only five runners will face the starter over the 1500m to open the meeting Monsieur Blanc abd The Keillor Kid the main chances. Pwakkers Back and I'm Here To Win look set to fight out race two over 1100m. Finding the winner of the 1100m Maiden Race three won't be easy, with Toss N Spin the best performed horse in the race but very disappointing last start. Desert Oak gets another chance in the 1500m Maiden after been run down last start after possibly going to early. Cho Son looks a chance to go back to back in the 1600m Race Five,meeting a similar field that he beat last start. Race Six is an open affair with Bella Sempre, Soldiers Salute, Chuck The Bird and Bombard all with claims. Not a lot of exposed form in the last but any of All Spots, Briello, Soviet Prince and Classy Flirt all have claims if the can reproduce their best
Esperance Preview
Sunday’s meeting at the Esperance Bay Turf Club will be a TAB covered meeting with Racing Radio Coverage. Unfortunately the fixture won’t be co-mingled with SuperTAB and won’t be shown on Sky Channel with both Pinjarra and Albany also racing. Large fields and eight races are the order of the day and the first event is set down for 1:28pm. It’s the Dr. Graham Jacobs Maiden over 1400m and Lucky Bay looks hard to beat. Beaten narrowly at her only start the four year old will take holding out. Resuscitator is a speedy type while The Comforter also looks to have strong each way claims. Expect Snooza, Cut And Dried and Miss Mohican to start under 10/1.
Race Two is the Rob Dutton Spreading Maiden and Donnyonetime looks very hard to catch. He has been beaten narrowly at his two Esperance starts and looks set to break his Maiden status. Main dangers look to be Time To Front and Lara’s Business although there are five first starters. The Bay Automotive Maiden is over 1200m and lining up the form isn’t easy. Hi Dollie was placed at massive odds a fortnight ago and with the pace on again she should be in the thick of things. The fourth is sponsored by the K.J. Norton Building Company and last start winner Lyoveldio will be one of the favourites. My Girl Kate won her Maiden last start but has drawn wide in gate twelve. Comes Round, Trida Brando, Outside Influence and Mr Magnificent have been thereabouts and look to be fringe candidates.
Race Five commences the Quadrella and is sponsored by the Bay Automotive Group. Summer Crossing is a class-dropper and recent winners Western Crown, Tashi Delek and Landmark Lady will have support. Just Sue resumes and boasts an impeccable record at the venue. The Esperance Freight Line Handicap is over 1300m and the Brendan Corver trained Expedition will be aiming to notch a hat-trick of victories. Ron’s Gem rises to Open Sprint class but only has to carry 54.5kg. He’s Smokin’ has been in good form and Cyclonic Force is a ‘run on’ type who can challenge late. The West River Legends Stud Handicap (1600m) sees the clash of last start winner Cyclos, bold front runner Key’s Ace and powerful finisher Hackett’s Heart. Put Option, Ears Loppy and Miss Alonso all look suited by the rise in distance. The last is scheduled for 5:57pm and is named “The Churchie’ Handicap, named in honour of EBTC stalwart Churchie White. Stormy Express is sure to start a warm favourite after a couple of eye-catching efforts. Royal Wing, Platinum Lad and She’ll Be Right will also have strong support. The atmosphere on Boxing Day is always terrific so make sure you get to the track this Sunday !
Early Tips ; Lucky Bay, Donnyonetime, Hi Dollie, Lyoveldio, Tashi Delek, Ron’s Gem, Hackett’s Heart and Stormy Express.
Seven races are set down for the ARC's second biggest meeting of the year. It does not look a strong meeting on paper with some small fields, but the Boxing Day meeting is usually more about socialising for the racegoers ahead of the actual racing.
Only five runners will face the starter over the 1500m to open the meeting Monsieur Blanc abd The Keillor Kid the main chances. Pwakkers Back and I'm Here To Win look set to fight out race two over 1100m. Finding the winner of the 1100m Maiden Race three won't be easy, with Toss N Spin the best performed horse in the race but very disappointing last start. Desert Oak gets another chance in the 1500m Maiden after been run down last start after possibly going to early. Cho Son looks a chance to go back to back in the 1600m Race Five,meeting a similar field that he beat last start. Race Six is an open affair with Bella Sempre, Soldiers Salute, Chuck The Bird and Bombard all with claims. Not a lot of exposed form in the last but any of All Spots, Briello, Soviet Prince and Classy Flirt all have claims if the can reproduce their best
Esperance Preview
Sunday’s meeting at the Esperance Bay Turf Club will be a TAB covered meeting with Racing Radio Coverage. Unfortunately the fixture won’t be co-mingled with SuperTAB and won’t be shown on Sky Channel with both Pinjarra and Albany also racing. Large fields and eight races are the order of the day and the first event is set down for 1:28pm. It’s the Dr. Graham Jacobs Maiden over 1400m and Lucky Bay looks hard to beat. Beaten narrowly at her only start the four year old will take holding out. Resuscitator is a speedy type while The Comforter also looks to have strong each way claims. Expect Snooza, Cut And Dried and Miss Mohican to start under 10/1.
Race Two is the Rob Dutton Spreading Maiden and Donnyonetime looks very hard to catch. He has been beaten narrowly at his two Esperance starts and looks set to break his Maiden status. Main dangers look to be Time To Front and Lara’s Business although there are five first starters. The Bay Automotive Maiden is over 1200m and lining up the form isn’t easy. Hi Dollie was placed at massive odds a fortnight ago and with the pace on again she should be in the thick of things. The fourth is sponsored by the K.J. Norton Building Company and last start winner Lyoveldio will be one of the favourites. My Girl Kate won her Maiden last start but has drawn wide in gate twelve. Comes Round, Trida Brando, Outside Influence and Mr Magnificent have been thereabouts and look to be fringe candidates.
Race Five commences the Quadrella and is sponsored by the Bay Automotive Group. Summer Crossing is a class-dropper and recent winners Western Crown, Tashi Delek and Landmark Lady will have support. Just Sue resumes and boasts an impeccable record at the venue. The Esperance Freight Line Handicap is over 1300m and the Brendan Corver trained Expedition will be aiming to notch a hat-trick of victories. Ron’s Gem rises to Open Sprint class but only has to carry 54.5kg. He’s Smokin’ has been in good form and Cyclonic Force is a ‘run on’ type who can challenge late. The West River Legends Stud Handicap (1600m) sees the clash of last start winner Cyclos, bold front runner Key’s Ace and powerful finisher Hackett’s Heart. Put Option, Ears Loppy and Miss Alonso all look suited by the rise in distance. The last is scheduled for 5:57pm and is named “The Churchie’ Handicap, named in honour of EBTC stalwart Churchie White. Stormy Express is sure to start a warm favourite after a couple of eye-catching efforts. Royal Wing, Platinum Lad and She’ll Be Right will also have strong support. The atmosphere on Boxing Day is always terrific so make sure you get to the track this Sunday !
Early Tips ; Lucky Bay, Donnyonetime, Hi Dollie, Lyoveldio, Tashi Delek, Ron’s Gem, Hackett’s Heart and Stormy Express.
Friday, December 17, 2010
Albany Review Thursday December 16th
Apprentice Alex Lawrence continued his affinity with seven year old mare Alchenic, when she won her fourth race at Albany on Thursday in good company. Lawrence did not have his own way early and was taken on for the lead before assuming control after 250m. Alchemic dashed clear on straightening and came on to win in good style.
Apprentice Alex Lawrence
Race One: Soldiers Salute at his third race start fought on boldy to win by a half head over Call Me Ned who looked the winner when he loomed up ath 100m. Liliy La Bell battled on fairly for a distant third ahead of Beyond The Legend who ran on again at her second race start.
Race Two: The Dark Side finished too strongly for Kirov Park who had led but just failed to hold on. Ragtrader ran on well to get third ahead of Stripped Bear and Just Like Jimmy who ran even races. Toss N Spin and Hold That Girl were disappointing
Race Three: Lightly raced Head To Hell ran down hot favourite Desert Oak who had cleared out on the home turn with a 5 length lead, but was found wanting in the last 100m. Classical Minx and Jordi both ran on fairly to fill third and fourth, with Stormy Sunset a shade down on his best effort.
Race Four: Rank outsider Jazzy's Saint sprinted best in a race that turned into a sit and sprint and narrowly scored over Movie World and favourite Striking Viking who lost his position on the corner. Goldtown plugged away to get fourth.
Race Five: Shawaim remained unbeaten in three starts with an all the way win over other fancy I'm Here To Win who looked to have every chance. Outsider Spartan Idol finished off well to get third just ahead of Storm On By.
Race Six: Eternal Advice sat on the pace and quickly accounted for leader Portica on straightening and came away to win easily over On The Double and favourite Jarnac who only battled on fairly. The race was delayed with two late scratchings
Race Seven: Alchemic did not have things all her own way and came away for a solid win to remain unbeaten at Albany. Apprentice Alex Lawrence had to use some early petrol to lead but after been challenged on the corner by The Tax Man, came away to win over Week Bix and Crosswide who ran on well.
Race Eight: The old ghostly grey The Keillor Kid produced his trademark finish to get over the favourite Bella Sempre with Trimconnection coming from last for third. Soviet Prince battled on fairly for fourth with Dambig a little unlucky back fifth..
Race Nine: Cho Son well supported to be favourite, handled the rise in grade to fight on strongly to beat Galinba Blast in the last with both horses coming together over the 100m, with Gotanygoss who had a good run in transit just beaten off late and held down third. Dark Humour led and faded in the last 100m to fourth, and Monsieur Blanc close up but just finding the 1500m too far.
Race One: Soldiers Salute at his third race start fought on boldy to win by a half head over Call Me Ned who looked the winner when he loomed up ath 100m. Liliy La Bell battled on fairly for a distant third ahead of Beyond The Legend who ran on again at her second race start.
Race Two: The Dark Side finished too strongly for Kirov Park who had led but just failed to hold on. Ragtrader ran on well to get third ahead of Stripped Bear and Just Like Jimmy who ran even races. Toss N Spin and Hold That Girl were disappointing
Race Three: Lightly raced Head To Hell ran down hot favourite Desert Oak who had cleared out on the home turn with a 5 length lead, but was found wanting in the last 100m. Classical Minx and Jordi both ran on fairly to fill third and fourth, with Stormy Sunset a shade down on his best effort.
Race Four: Rank outsider Jazzy's Saint sprinted best in a race that turned into a sit and sprint and narrowly scored over Movie World and favourite Striking Viking who lost his position on the corner. Goldtown plugged away to get fourth.
Race Five: Shawaim remained unbeaten in three starts with an all the way win over other fancy I'm Here To Win who looked to have every chance. Outsider Spartan Idol finished off well to get third just ahead of Storm On By.
Race Six: Eternal Advice sat on the pace and quickly accounted for leader Portica on straightening and came away to win easily over On The Double and favourite Jarnac who only battled on fairly. The race was delayed with two late scratchings
Race Seven: Alchemic did not have things all her own way and came away for a solid win to remain unbeaten at Albany. Apprentice Alex Lawrence had to use some early petrol to lead but after been challenged on the corner by The Tax Man, came away to win over Week Bix and Crosswide who ran on well.
Race Eight: The old ghostly grey The Keillor Kid produced his trademark finish to get over the favourite Bella Sempre with Trimconnection coming from last for third. Soviet Prince battled on fairly for fourth with Dambig a little unlucky back fifth..
Race Nine: Cho Son well supported to be favourite, handled the rise in grade to fight on strongly to beat Galinba Blast in the last with both horses coming together over the 100m, with Gotanygoss who had a good run in transit just beaten off late and held down third. Dark Humour led and faded in the last 100m to fourth, and Monsieur Blanc close up but just finding the 1500m too far.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Albany Preview Thursday December 16th
Thursday see's a big nine event card after losing Mt Barker last week to weather, and the delayed return of Jolanta Star in the Sprint over 1200m. The Max Hockey trained gelding will carry the big impost of 60.5kg after the 2kg allowance for Hayley Diener, who opted for the smart grey ahead of last start winner The Tax Man.
Race One: Call Me Ned good effort when second behind Winehorse, who has since won at Bunbury. Soldiers Salute shown ability at two race starts and well placed here. De Troy Roy fair effort Bunbury and again behind Winehorse this track. Panaster Boy not disgraced at debut but this is not any easier. Jolanta Sky solid efforts at two runs back, need to reproduce. Miss Mohican placed at Collie two starts back has pace. Hallowell Star ran on well after missing start at latest effort. Beyond the Legend fai effort at debut, but drawn wide here. Lily La Bell fair effort at only start Kalgoorlie. Likely improver.
Race Two: The Dark Side four placings in ten starts, fair effoprt last start here. Ragtrader not faraway at latest runs in similar company. Mcintyre will improve on first up run when received interference. Toss N Spin placed at debut Pinjarra in three starts. Respect here. Stripped Bear not disgraced at debut Bunbury, drawn wide here. Kirov ParK pay to forget second up run on go on close second first up. Belles Fury showed form over more ground last time in. Hold That Gal failed badly first up but has been placed at Bunbury.
Race Three: Jordi fair effort first up in stronger company, but has had plenty of chances. Sir Chewzalot good effort first up and this trip will suit. Stormy Sunset better effort second up and well placed here. Head To Hell lot better effort last outing, but further improvement required. North Of Pemby not placed in six starts but drops in class here. Desert Oak good efforts at three race starts and close to a win.
Race Four: Goldtown not suited last start when race turned into a sprint home, chance here. Attadale good efforts at two runs back and ready to win. Movie World better suited second up when race run to suit. Chance again. Striking Viking followed win here with good efforts Bunbury and Ascot. Up in class but in form. Certain Magic just beaten here and not disgraced at Ascot last Saturday. Melrose Prince has run some fair races in stronger company
Race Five: I'm Here To Win won Ascot five starts back and drop in class here. Storm On By drops in grade here. Resumes after twelve months. All Spots solid effort first up and expect similar here. Shawaim winner at only two starts very impressive latest win.
Race Six: Eternal Advice got well back second up when midfield. Suited this distance won twice at trip. On The Double better effort second up and suited here. Dark Money got home well last start at 1500m and this trip looks ideal. Jarnac easy maiden winner last start and placed this trip. Shovely won Maiden two starts back this is much harder. Portica mid field two runs here this distance will be more to her liking.
Race Seven: Jolanta Star in great form last season won recent trial well. Has big weight of 60.5kg, up 10.5kg on last win. Crosswise placed two starts back never likely last outing. Alchemic won well here and just caught at Ascot last outing. Take some catching. Week Bix yet to strike form in two runs back. The Tax Man narrow winner last start and goes up in class here. Pwakkers Back just beaten last outing in milder company.
Race Eight: Dambig won three starts back and placed lastest outing similar company. The Keillor KId average efforts at three runs back, ready to produce best. Bella Sempre ran on strongly when just beaten last start. Well drawn here. Bombard good effort first up but badly drawn here. Chaddie resumes here may be looking for more ground. January Boys won at second start when led. Up in grade here. Soviet Prince not disgraced last start when showed pace. Trimconnection solid effort second up when had no luck. Capable. Sukey Tawdrey disappointing last couple and need to do better. Why So Blue not that far away last start but has not won for awhile. Ridgewood Manna good effort two starts back then .... impossible to follow. Tiga Roamno well back at two runs back. Is capable of better.
Race Nine: Don't Tell Toby never a chance last start after good effort previous start. Worth another chance. Megablitz not fired at two runs since good first up effort. Capable of better. Monsieur Blanc improved at third run back and can reproduce here. Collayshell impressive at wo wins here and hard to beat again. Midnight Touch sure to improve on fair first up effort. Galinba Blast much better effort second up. Untried this trip. Cho Son good run first up and this trip will suit. Dark Humour mixed form last season here and moderate at at latest two. Succesful Spin not really fied this time in and meets solid field here. Bungarra won Maiden here 1400m. Steps in class in this. Gotanygoss very disappointing of late. Jeneviv fair effort fisrt up and capable of improving but hard here.
Early Selections:
R1: Call Me Ned, Soldiers Salute, Lily La BelL, De Troy Roy
R2: Kirov Park, Toss N Spin, Stripped Bear, The Dark Side
R3: Desert Oak, StoRmy Sunset, Sir Chewzalot, North Of Pemby
R4: Attadale, Movie World< Striking Viking, Goldtown
R5: Shawaim, I'm Here To Win, All Spots, Storm On By
R6: On The Double, Jarnac, Eternal Advice, Dark Money
R7: Jolanta Star, Alchemic, Pwakkers Back, Week Bix
R8: Bella Sempre, Trimconnection, Bombard, Dambig
R9: Collayshell, Monsieur Blanc< Cho Son, Midnight Touch
Race One: Call Me Ned good effort when second behind Winehorse, who has since won at Bunbury. Soldiers Salute shown ability at two race starts and well placed here. De Troy Roy fair effort Bunbury and again behind Winehorse this track. Panaster Boy not disgraced at debut but this is not any easier. Jolanta Sky solid efforts at two runs back, need to reproduce. Miss Mohican placed at Collie two starts back has pace. Hallowell Star ran on well after missing start at latest effort. Beyond the Legend fai effort at debut, but drawn wide here. Lily La Bell fair effort at only start Kalgoorlie. Likely improver.
Race Two: The Dark Side four placings in ten starts, fair effoprt last start here. Ragtrader not faraway at latest runs in similar company. Mcintyre will improve on first up run when received interference. Toss N Spin placed at debut Pinjarra in three starts. Respect here. Stripped Bear not disgraced at debut Bunbury, drawn wide here. Kirov ParK pay to forget second up run on go on close second first up. Belles Fury showed form over more ground last time in. Hold That Gal failed badly first up but has been placed at Bunbury.
Race Three: Jordi fair effort first up in stronger company, but has had plenty of chances. Sir Chewzalot good effort first up and this trip will suit. Stormy Sunset better effort second up and well placed here. Head To Hell lot better effort last outing, but further improvement required. North Of Pemby not placed in six starts but drops in class here. Desert Oak good efforts at three race starts and close to a win.
Race Four: Goldtown not suited last start when race turned into a sprint home, chance here. Attadale good efforts at two runs back and ready to win. Movie World better suited second up when race run to suit. Chance again. Striking Viking followed win here with good efforts Bunbury and Ascot. Up in class but in form. Certain Magic just beaten here and not disgraced at Ascot last Saturday. Melrose Prince has run some fair races in stronger company
Race Five: I'm Here To Win won Ascot five starts back and drop in class here. Storm On By drops in grade here. Resumes after twelve months. All Spots solid effort first up and expect similar here. Shawaim winner at only two starts very impressive latest win.
Race Six: Eternal Advice got well back second up when midfield. Suited this distance won twice at trip. On The Double better effort second up and suited here. Dark Money got home well last start at 1500m and this trip looks ideal. Jarnac easy maiden winner last start and placed this trip. Shovely won Maiden two starts back this is much harder. Portica mid field two runs here this distance will be more to her liking.
Race Seven: Jolanta Star in great form last season won recent trial well. Has big weight of 60.5kg, up 10.5kg on last win. Crosswise placed two starts back never likely last outing. Alchemic won well here and just caught at Ascot last outing. Take some catching. Week Bix yet to strike form in two runs back. The Tax Man narrow winner last start and goes up in class here. Pwakkers Back just beaten last outing in milder company.
Race Eight: Dambig won three starts back and placed lastest outing similar company. The Keillor KId average efforts at three runs back, ready to produce best. Bella Sempre ran on strongly when just beaten last start. Well drawn here. Bombard good effort first up but badly drawn here. Chaddie resumes here may be looking for more ground. January Boys won at second start when led. Up in grade here. Soviet Prince not disgraced last start when showed pace. Trimconnection solid effort second up when had no luck. Capable. Sukey Tawdrey disappointing last couple and need to do better. Why So Blue not that far away last start but has not won for awhile. Ridgewood Manna good effort two starts back then .... impossible to follow. Tiga Roamno well back at two runs back. Is capable of better.
Race Nine: Don't Tell Toby never a chance last start after good effort previous start. Worth another chance. Megablitz not fired at two runs since good first up effort. Capable of better. Monsieur Blanc improved at third run back and can reproduce here. Collayshell impressive at wo wins here and hard to beat again. Midnight Touch sure to improve on fair first up effort. Galinba Blast much better effort second up. Untried this trip. Cho Son good run first up and this trip will suit. Dark Humour mixed form last season here and moderate at at latest two. Succesful Spin not really fied this time in and meets solid field here. Bungarra won Maiden here 1400m. Steps in class in this. Gotanygoss very disappointing of late. Jeneviv fair effort fisrt up and capable of improving but hard here.
Early Selections:
R1: Call Me Ned, Soldiers Salute, Lily La BelL, De Troy Roy
R2: Kirov Park, Toss N Spin, Stripped Bear, The Dark Side
R3: Desert Oak, StoRmy Sunset, Sir Chewzalot, North Of Pemby
R4: Attadale, Movie World< Striking Viking, Goldtown
R5: Shawaim, I'm Here To Win, All Spots, Storm On By
R6: On The Double, Jarnac, Eternal Advice, Dark Money
R7: Jolanta Star, Alchemic, Pwakkers Back, Week Bix
R8: Bella Sempre, Trimconnection, Bombard, Dambig
R9: Collayshell, Monsieur Blanc< Cho Son, Midnight Touch
Monday, December 13, 2010
Esperance Review - Saturday December 11th
Saturday’s meeting at the Esperance Bay Turf Club was the second to be televised throughout Australasia on the Sky Channel network. Big fields, some top jockeys and TV coverage led to a large amount of off-course turnover which is very encouraging for the race club.
Favourite backers were off to a great start when Shaun Meeres steered My Girl Kate to an effortless triumph in the first event, the McCreeds Classique Jewellers Maiden. The four year old mare enjoyed an easy run before scoring by 2.25 lengths over Donnyonetime and Time To Front.
The second was sponsored by Jetset Esperance and Debany Poll Dorsets and local speedster Tashi Delek led all the way. She found the outright lead easily from a wide gate and went on to provide a thrill for her young, 3kg claiming apprentice Alex Lawrence. Newcomer Kaszanka finished second with Trida Brando running on strongly to claim third. The Concrete World Handicap was taken out by Landmark Lady who zoomed down the outside to win by one length in a fast 1.10.32. Seven horses crossed the line together in a raffle for the minor placings with roughies She’ll Be Right and Hello Dollie claiming second and third respectively.
The fourth race was the Sharpe Brothers Handicap and top-weight Expedition showed class, winning by over a length in a new track record of 1.09.44. That time was just 0.11 inside of the great William’s Steal’s time that was set back in 2004. He’s Smokin’ battled on gamely to be the runner up and after a wide run Mufasa finished third. The Quick’N’Clean Carwash Maiden (1300m) provided a close finish. The Kalgoorlie trained Cyclos scored narrowly over Lucky Bay and Snooza wasn’t far away in third position. Cyclos was ridden confidently by apprentice Hayley Diener while Lucky Bay took the shortcuts before challenging unsuccessfully in the late stages.
The Home Hardware Handicap belonged to Lyoveldio who held off a late challenge from race favourite Stormy Express. Platinum Lad and Grand Storm shared the lead for a long way before finishing third and fourth respectively. The final race was the Duncan Stewart Liquor Store Country Challenge Heat and it provided a ‘blanket’ finish. The Justin Parsons trained All The Gold zoomed down the outside to hand young hoop Hayley Diener a double. Local talent Ron’s Gem ran second with Hackett’s Heart and Jeux D’Esprit in third and fourth spots. The margins were a (neck x neck x head). The SuperTAB Quadrella returned a giant dividend of $8,396 and amazingly, turnover on the last race exceeded $98,000. The next meeting held at the E.B.T.C. will be on Boxing Day with the usual 2pm start. The following fixture will be a Friday twilight meeting on January 7, with the first of seven races scheduled for approximately 3pm.
Horses to follow ; Time To Front, Super Bullant, Corolla, Mufasa, Leidenwin, Platinum Lad and Hackett’s Heart.
Ryan Levitzke (race caller)
Favourite backers were off to a great start when Shaun Meeres steered My Girl Kate to an effortless triumph in the first event, the McCreeds Classique Jewellers Maiden. The four year old mare enjoyed an easy run before scoring by 2.25 lengths over Donnyonetime and Time To Front.
The second was sponsored by Jetset Esperance and Debany Poll Dorsets and local speedster Tashi Delek led all the way. She found the outright lead easily from a wide gate and went on to provide a thrill for her young, 3kg claiming apprentice Alex Lawrence. Newcomer Kaszanka finished second with Trida Brando running on strongly to claim third. The Concrete World Handicap was taken out by Landmark Lady who zoomed down the outside to win by one length in a fast 1.10.32. Seven horses crossed the line together in a raffle for the minor placings with roughies She’ll Be Right and Hello Dollie claiming second and third respectively.
The fourth race was the Sharpe Brothers Handicap and top-weight Expedition showed class, winning by over a length in a new track record of 1.09.44. That time was just 0.11 inside of the great William’s Steal’s time that was set back in 2004. He’s Smokin’ battled on gamely to be the runner up and after a wide run Mufasa finished third. The Quick’N’Clean Carwash Maiden (1300m) provided a close finish. The Kalgoorlie trained Cyclos scored narrowly over Lucky Bay and Snooza wasn’t far away in third position. Cyclos was ridden confidently by apprentice Hayley Diener while Lucky Bay took the shortcuts before challenging unsuccessfully in the late stages.
The Home Hardware Handicap belonged to Lyoveldio who held off a late challenge from race favourite Stormy Express. Platinum Lad and Grand Storm shared the lead for a long way before finishing third and fourth respectively. The final race was the Duncan Stewart Liquor Store Country Challenge Heat and it provided a ‘blanket’ finish. The Justin Parsons trained All The Gold zoomed down the outside to hand young hoop Hayley Diener a double. Local talent Ron’s Gem ran second with Hackett’s Heart and Jeux D’Esprit in third and fourth spots. The margins were a (neck x neck x head). The SuperTAB Quadrella returned a giant dividend of $8,396 and amazingly, turnover on the last race exceeded $98,000. The next meeting held at the E.B.T.C. will be on Boxing Day with the usual 2pm start. The following fixture will be a Friday twilight meeting on January 7, with the first of seven races scheduled for approximately 3pm.
Horses to follow ; Time To Front, Super Bullant, Corolla, Mufasa, Leidenwin, Platinum Lad and Hackett’s Heart.
Ryan Levitzke (race caller)
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Esperance Preview Saturday 11th December - SKY 2
The second meeting of the 2010/2011 season at the Esperance Bay Turf Club gets underway this Saturday afternoon and the first race is scheduled for 2:04pm. Big fields are the order of the day and all seven races will be televised throughout Australasia via the Sky Channel network. Trainer Brendan Corver looks set for another solid day at the office after preparing a treble at the opening fixture.
The first event is the McCreed’s Classique Jewellers Patrons Maiden (1100m) and My Girl Kate looks hard to stop. The four year old mare ran a close second to the promising Honor’s Secret two weeks ago and has drawn nicely in gate three for Shaun Meeres. Donnyonetime showed pace at his Esperance debut and should be thereabouts while Toledo Express, Magical Note, Time To Front and Simply A Star all look to have claims. Betting will be the best guide to the fitness of first starters Tudor Square, Zedalinko, Lara’s Business and Love Is Fleeting. Race Two is the Jetset Esperance & Debandy Poll Dorsets Handicap (1000m) and Western Crown is likely to start a warm favourite after winning impressively first up. The seven year old mare clocked a fast time and with a touch of luck in transit is certain to be in the finish. Masters Seal has raced with success at Esperance in the past while speedsters Outside Influence and Tashi Delek will take running down.
The third is sponsored by Concrete World and track specialist Royal Wing is sure to benefit from her first up hitout and is sure to be very hard to beat. Corolla showed promise last start and expect improvement from Landmark Lady, El Serenata and Twice The Speed. Honor’s Secret was a debut winner a fortnight back and is sure to be powering home. The fourth kicks off the Quadrella and is the Sharpe Brothers Handicap. Expedition looms as the one to beat after his first up win two weeks ago. The eight year old came from behind to defeat Mufasa and despite being alotted 60.5kg is likely to start a warm favourite. Burnzy and Swahili resume from breaks while Mufasa is sure to strip fitter. Mt. Barker trained ten year old He’s Smokin’ was posted wide last start and if able to lead can take catching at each way odds.
Race Five is the Quick’N’Clean Carwash Maiden and the major chances look to be Cut And Dried, Cyclos, Resuscitator, The Comforter and Snooza. A capacity field of fourteen is set to face the starter and finding the winner won’t be easy. The Home Hardware Handicap (1300m) is another event that looks wide open on paper. Stormy Express caught the eye last start while Miss Alonso, Mr Magnificent and Shameless Hussy are sure to provide stiff opposition. The Duncan Stewart Liquor Store Handicap (1300m) is the last race and is scheduled for 5:49pm. All The Gold and Ron’s Gem are last start winners and Jeux D’Esprit ran a gallant second at his Esperance debut. Wing Star is a likely improver and Put Option and Hackett’s Heart are going to be finishing fast. It’s fair to stay that conquering the Quaddie will be no easy feat.
Don’t forget the traditional Boxing Day meeting on December 26. Early selections for Saturday ; My Girl Kate, Western Crown, Royal Wing, Expedition, Cut And Dried, Stormy Express and Ron’s Gem.
- Ryan Levitzke (race caller)
The first event is the McCreed’s Classique Jewellers Patrons Maiden (1100m) and My Girl Kate looks hard to stop. The four year old mare ran a close second to the promising Honor’s Secret two weeks ago and has drawn nicely in gate three for Shaun Meeres. Donnyonetime showed pace at his Esperance debut and should be thereabouts while Toledo Express, Magical Note, Time To Front and Simply A Star all look to have claims. Betting will be the best guide to the fitness of first starters Tudor Square, Zedalinko, Lara’s Business and Love Is Fleeting. Race Two is the Jetset Esperance & Debandy Poll Dorsets Handicap (1000m) and Western Crown is likely to start a warm favourite after winning impressively first up. The seven year old mare clocked a fast time and with a touch of luck in transit is certain to be in the finish. Masters Seal has raced with success at Esperance in the past while speedsters Outside Influence and Tashi Delek will take running down.
The third is sponsored by Concrete World and track specialist Royal Wing is sure to benefit from her first up hitout and is sure to be very hard to beat. Corolla showed promise last start and expect improvement from Landmark Lady, El Serenata and Twice The Speed. Honor’s Secret was a debut winner a fortnight back and is sure to be powering home. The fourth kicks off the Quadrella and is the Sharpe Brothers Handicap. Expedition looms as the one to beat after his first up win two weeks ago. The eight year old came from behind to defeat Mufasa and despite being alotted 60.5kg is likely to start a warm favourite. Burnzy and Swahili resume from breaks while Mufasa is sure to strip fitter. Mt. Barker trained ten year old He’s Smokin’ was posted wide last start and if able to lead can take catching at each way odds.
Race Five is the Quick’N’Clean Carwash Maiden and the major chances look to be Cut And Dried, Cyclos, Resuscitator, The Comforter and Snooza. A capacity field of fourteen is set to face the starter and finding the winner won’t be easy. The Home Hardware Handicap (1300m) is another event that looks wide open on paper. Stormy Express caught the eye last start while Miss Alonso, Mr Magnificent and Shameless Hussy are sure to provide stiff opposition. The Duncan Stewart Liquor Store Handicap (1300m) is the last race and is scheduled for 5:49pm. All The Gold and Ron’s Gem are last start winners and Jeux D’Esprit ran a gallant second at his Esperance debut. Wing Star is a likely improver and Put Option and Hackett’s Heart are going to be finishing fast. It’s fair to stay that conquering the Quaddie will be no easy feat.
Don’t forget the traditional Boxing Day meeting on December 26. Early selections for Saturday ; My Girl Kate, Western Crown, Royal Wing, Expedition, Cut And Dried, Stormy Express and Ron’s Gem.
- Ryan Levitzke (race caller)
Saturday, December 4, 2010
## MEETING CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER ##Mt Barker Tuesday December 7th
The Mt Barker Turf Club opene their delayed season this Tuesday with an eight event card. The first staying test of the season will see race hard Chevic travel down to take on On The Double who has won two of three starts at Mt Barker, and Shovely who will be having his first start at the distance. Another highlight will be the return of Jolanta Star who was in devastating form last season when in the care of trainer Max Hockey
Jolanta Star winning Fitzpatrick Plate on Albany Cup day 2010
Race One: Mcintyre lighly raced and pay to overlook first up run. Goes quick early. Tsovies Joy had only one start and fair effort recent Albany trial. Night Rocks fair efforts at only two starts drops in class here.Lily La BelL moderate effort at only start Kalgoorlie. This easier. Charlotte Rose failed at debut but can improve. Rose Of Troy not disgraced at debut and looks suited here.
Race Two: Cheval Magic form average but last run not that bad in stronger company. One Talk yet to be placed but placed recent Lark Hill trial. De Troy Roy battling effort when third at Albany meets similar field here. Unlikley Suspect unplaced in two runs but this looks easier. Kirov Park good run first up then disappointing next start. Can do better from draw. Jolanta Sky solid efforts at two runs back and should be at peak. Powerhouse Miss fair effort debut Bunbury, and likely improver but drawn wide.
Race Three: Stratazoza recent form moderate but much stronger company. Claims 3kg here. Jolanta Sky in fantastic form last time in. Won recent trial and hard to beat. Week Bix yet to fire in two runs back. Capable of better. He's Smokin had no luck first up at Esperance when raced wide. Pwakkers Back won two then narrowly beaten Albany last start. Up in class but down 3.5kg.
Race Four: Comfortably failed first up Bunbury but capable of better. Bungarra good winner racing second up. Drawn wide but has claims. Chuck The Bird very disappointing last start need to better. Winehorse followed placing with easy Maiden win. Up 100m but strong claims. Sukey Tawdrey disappointing at last two starts, but meets milder field here. Tiga Romano faded badly last start and not fired at two runs back. Our Ivy changed stables since moderate run Bunbury.
Race Five: Call Me Ned solid effort when racing first up Albany and strong prospects here. Sugar Stroller placed last two at Pinjarra suggest hard to beat here. Soldiers Salute good efforts at two race starts, meets good field here but respect. Head to Hell better effort at third race start. North Of Pemby yet to be placed at six starts, need to be at best here.Stormy Ale had plenty of chances of late placed at last three and a win is close. Belles Fury showed a bit last time in but may need more ground.
Race Six: Chevic race hard and placed 1800m Geraldton last start. Suited here. On The Double had two runs back and not far away last start. Won here last season. Shovely won Maiden then fair effort 1400m Albany. First try at trip. Sir Don well back at two runs back won 1600m Albany last season. Carrellen Steel finished at rear second up .Hard to follow. Portica shade disappointing second up. Steps up 450m here. Key Dynasty fair effort Albany 1400m last outing. Placed this trip.
Race Seven: Ibrahimovic been racing in stronger company and suited here. Storm On By first up here after 12 months. Experienced camapigner. All Spots good effort first up and sure to improve. In The Move good winner last start and looks well placed here. Tick Tock goes quick but disappointing last two starts. Briello not far away last start but improvement required. Masters Seal old timer who is capable. Soviet Prince led and faded last start over 12oom. This distance better.
Race Eight: All The Gold two good runs back including Esperance win. Midnight Touch fair effort first up and likely to improve. Galinba Blast better effort second up and capable but drawn wide. Left For Dead resuming placed last outing 1600m. Luv Playing To Win close up Pinjarra 1200m and find this easier. The Keillor Kid yet to hit best form in three runs back but suited here. Bella Sempre just beaten at Albany last start and solid prospects. Trimconnection fair efforts at two runs back and has good record this track.
Early thoughts:
Race 1: Lilly La Bell, Mcintyre , Night Rocks, Tsovie's Joy
Race 2: Kirov Park, De Troy Roy, Jolanta Sky, POwehouse Miss
Race 3: Jolanta Star#, Pwakkers Back, Stratazoa, Week BIx
Race 4: Winehorse ##, Bungarra, Comfortably, Chuck The Bird
Race 5: Stormy Ale, Call Me Ned, Sugar Stroller, Soldiers Salute
Race 6: On The Double, Chevic, Key Dynasty, Sir Don
Race 7: All Spots, Ibrahimovic, In The Move, Briello
Race 8: Belle Sempre, Midnight Touch, Trimconnection, Galinba Blast
Race Two: Cheval Magic form average but last run not that bad in stronger company. One Talk yet to be placed but placed recent Lark Hill trial. De Troy Roy battling effort when third at Albany meets similar field here. Unlikley Suspect unplaced in two runs but this looks easier. Kirov Park good run first up then disappointing next start. Can do better from draw. Jolanta Sky solid efforts at two runs back and should be at peak. Powerhouse Miss fair effort debut Bunbury, and likely improver but drawn wide.
Race Three: Stratazoza recent form moderate but much stronger company. Claims 3kg here. Jolanta Sky in fantastic form last time in. Won recent trial and hard to beat. Week Bix yet to fire in two runs back. Capable of better. He's Smokin had no luck first up at Esperance when raced wide. Pwakkers Back won two then narrowly beaten Albany last start. Up in class but down 3.5kg.
Race Four: Comfortably failed first up Bunbury but capable of better. Bungarra good winner racing second up. Drawn wide but has claims. Chuck The Bird very disappointing last start need to better. Winehorse followed placing with easy Maiden win. Up 100m but strong claims. Sukey Tawdrey disappointing at last two starts, but meets milder field here. Tiga Romano faded badly last start and not fired at two runs back. Our Ivy changed stables since moderate run Bunbury.
Race Five: Call Me Ned solid effort when racing first up Albany and strong prospects here. Sugar Stroller placed last two at Pinjarra suggest hard to beat here. Soldiers Salute good efforts at two race starts, meets good field here but respect. Head to Hell better effort at third race start. North Of Pemby yet to be placed at six starts, need to be at best here.Stormy Ale had plenty of chances of late placed at last three and a win is close. Belles Fury showed a bit last time in but may need more ground.
Race Six: Chevic race hard and placed 1800m Geraldton last start. Suited here. On The Double had two runs back and not far away last start. Won here last season. Shovely won Maiden then fair effort 1400m Albany. First try at trip. Sir Don well back at two runs back won 1600m Albany last season. Carrellen Steel finished at rear second up .Hard to follow. Portica shade disappointing second up. Steps up 450m here. Key Dynasty fair effort Albany 1400m last outing. Placed this trip.
Race Seven: Ibrahimovic been racing in stronger company and suited here. Storm On By first up here after 12 months. Experienced camapigner. All Spots good effort first up and sure to improve. In The Move good winner last start and looks well placed here. Tick Tock goes quick but disappointing last two starts. Briello not far away last start but improvement required. Masters Seal old timer who is capable. Soviet Prince led and faded last start over 12oom. This distance better.
Race Eight: All The Gold two good runs back including Esperance win. Midnight Touch fair effort first up and likely to improve. Galinba Blast better effort second up and capable but drawn wide. Left For Dead resuming placed last outing 1600m. Luv Playing To Win close up Pinjarra 1200m and find this easier. The Keillor Kid yet to hit best form in three runs back but suited here. Bella Sempre just beaten at Albany last start and solid prospects. Trimconnection fair efforts at two runs back and has good record this track.
Early thoughts:
Race 1: Lilly La Bell, Mcintyre , Night Rocks, Tsovie's Joy
Race 2: Kirov Park, De Troy Roy, Jolanta Sky, POwehouse Miss
Race 3: Jolanta Star#, Pwakkers Back, Stratazoa, Week BIx
Race 4: Winehorse ##, Bungarra, Comfortably, Chuck The Bird
Race 5: Stormy Ale, Call Me Ned, Sugar Stroller, Soldiers Salute
Race 6: On The Double, Chevic, Key Dynasty, Sir Don
Race 7: All Spots, Ibrahimovic, In The Move, Briello
Race 8: Belle Sempre, Midnight Touch, Trimconnection, Galinba Blast
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Albany Review Tuesday November 30th
Jockey Jess Valas resumed her career on a bright note, when riding a double for the Gerry Hughes stable at yesterdays meeting. Valas who had taken six rides over the past month after a year off had five rides at the meeting.
Collayshell narrowly wins the last Photo courtesy of Kelly Fox
Race One: Jarnac came from last at the 500m to win impressivley albeit a moderate field. The five year old grey should be better suited over further ground. Desert Oak battled on gamely to be placed with Stormy Sunset running on for third. Regimental Song was an improved effort, but not a lot could be said for the beaten division.
Race Two: Second starter January Boys led and held out a late charge from favourite The Dark Side, with Sir Chewzalot a good first up third. Hallowell Star was a better run after missing the start and Beyond The Legend got home well at his debut.
Race Three: Movie World sat just off the pace and finished too strong for Noble Steed who led at a moderate pace, which did not suit the back markers. Attadale ran on fairly for third ahead of Goldtown and both are looking for more ground.
Race Four: The Tax Man racing third up took the lead after straightening and just held off Pwakkers Back who finished hard along the fence. Monsieur Blanc did not finish far away in third with Soviet Prince fading to fourth.
Race Five: In The Move with a 3kg drop in weight followed up on a good last start effort to win in a close finish over favourite I'm Called Earl and Cho Son who was racing first up. Mr Magnificent finished off fairly for fourth, with Succesful Spin disappointing again.
Race Six: Shawaim at his second race start could not have been more impressive and raced away to win by 3 3/4 lengths easily over Bombard and Dambig. Shawaim had them beaten 250m out and was only shaken up in the last 150m.
Race Seven: Collyashell made it two from two with a good but narrow win over outsider Certain Magic with Aliento close up third. Dark Money and Kaiser Crown both ran on well to be just behind the placegetters. Fancied Eternal Advice, Megablitz and Don't Tell Toby failed to really run on. Their could be excuses for Megablitz who may have knocked in the head by a fractious horse in the barriers.
Race One: Jarnac came from last at the 500m to win impressivley albeit a moderate field. The five year old grey should be better suited over further ground. Desert Oak battled on gamely to be placed with Stormy Sunset running on for third. Regimental Song was an improved effort, but not a lot could be said for the beaten division.
Race Two: Second starter January Boys led and held out a late charge from favourite The Dark Side, with Sir Chewzalot a good first up third. Hallowell Star was a better run after missing the start and Beyond The Legend got home well at his debut.
Race Three: Movie World sat just off the pace and finished too strong for Noble Steed who led at a moderate pace, which did not suit the back markers. Attadale ran on fairly for third ahead of Goldtown and both are looking for more ground.
Race Four: The Tax Man racing third up took the lead after straightening and just held off Pwakkers Back who finished hard along the fence. Monsieur Blanc did not finish far away in third with Soviet Prince fading to fourth.
Race Five: In The Move with a 3kg drop in weight followed up on a good last start effort to win in a close finish over favourite I'm Called Earl and Cho Son who was racing first up. Mr Magnificent finished off fairly for fourth, with Succesful Spin disappointing again.
Race Six: Shawaim at his second race start could not have been more impressive and raced away to win by 3 3/4 lengths easily over Bombard and Dambig. Shawaim had them beaten 250m out and was only shaken up in the last 150m.
Race Seven: Collyashell made it two from two with a good but narrow win over outsider Certain Magic with Aliento close up third. Dark Money and Kaiser Crown both ran on well to be just behind the placegetters. Fancied Eternal Advice, Megablitz and Don't Tell Toby failed to really run on. Their could be excuses for Megablitz who may have knocked in the head by a fractious horse in the barriers.
Esperance Review Saturday 27th November
Saturday’s meeting at the Esperance Bay Turf Club was the first to be televised throughout Australasia on the Sky Channel network. It went off without a hitch and the Instant Video Maiden kicked things off just after 2pm. Russell Hanson didn’t let down favourite backers, guiding three year old debutant Honor’s Secret to a narrow victory. She settled worse than midfield before charging to victory, defeating My Girl Kate by a short neck. A head away third was Donnyonetime who battled away well after setting the speed. The time of 57.76 was just outside of the track record.
Race Two was the MCM Protection Maiden and a field of eleven faced the starter. Shameless Hussy was ridden aggressively by Richard Rhodes and scored easily over Resuscitator and first starter The Comforter. Mt. Barker galloper All The Gold saluted in the J. Tieri Roofing Handicap for trainer Justin Parsons and apprentice Hayley Diener. Corolla battled on well after leading to run second and Royal Wing was close up in third position.
A track record was broken in the fourth event when Western Crown flashed home to win over 1000m. Young hoop Ned Coldbeck pulled her out with 200m to run and she surged to victory and clocked 56.64 (over 1000m). That time was over a second faster than Shellpak’s previous mark of 57.70 that was set back in 1992. Local speedster Tashi Delek finished second and Outside Influence wasn’t far away in third position. Another track record was broken in the Ray’s Contracting Handicap. Nine year old Expedition was ridden a treat by Russell Hanson, and arrived in time to defeat pacemaker Mufasa and outsider Suummer Crossing. The time of 1.02.73 was well inside the record Henry De Horse set last season for the 1100m distance. The Horizon Power Country Challenge Heat was taken out by promising local Ron’s Gem. The four year old mare now has four wins from six starts at Esperance and is part owned and trained by Jeff Eeles. Jeff also prepared the mother Ron’s Wish who won plenty of races herself, including a victory on Esperance Cup Day. Jeux D’Esprit performed well first up, running second and Hackett’s Heart ran on stylishly to be third.
Track staff are to be congratulated on the condition of the racing surface. Two track records and nothing but compliments from stewards and riders is all the club could ask for and with regular Sky coverage from now on, the only way is up for the E.B.T.C. Congratulations to Mr Don Piercey and Mr Kevin Scott who were awarded life memberships of the club. Both men have contributed greatly to Esperance racing for many years and are well deserving of their recognition. The next meeting will be on the afternoon of Saturday December 11 with the first event scheduled for just after 2pm.
Ryan Levitzke (race caller)
Race Two was the MCM Protection Maiden and a field of eleven faced the starter. Shameless Hussy was ridden aggressively by Richard Rhodes and scored easily over Resuscitator and first starter The Comforter. Mt. Barker galloper All The Gold saluted in the J. Tieri Roofing Handicap for trainer Justin Parsons and apprentice Hayley Diener. Corolla battled on well after leading to run second and Royal Wing was close up in third position.
A track record was broken in the fourth event when Western Crown flashed home to win over 1000m. Young hoop Ned Coldbeck pulled her out with 200m to run and she surged to victory and clocked 56.64 (over 1000m). That time was over a second faster than Shellpak’s previous mark of 57.70 that was set back in 1992. Local speedster Tashi Delek finished second and Outside Influence wasn’t far away in third position. Another track record was broken in the Ray’s Contracting Handicap. Nine year old Expedition was ridden a treat by Russell Hanson, and arrived in time to defeat pacemaker Mufasa and outsider Suummer Crossing. The time of 1.02.73 was well inside the record Henry De Horse set last season for the 1100m distance. The Horizon Power Country Challenge Heat was taken out by promising local Ron’s Gem. The four year old mare now has four wins from six starts at Esperance and is part owned and trained by Jeff Eeles. Jeff also prepared the mother Ron’s Wish who won plenty of races herself, including a victory on Esperance Cup Day. Jeux D’Esprit performed well first up, running second and Hackett’s Heart ran on stylishly to be third.
Track staff are to be congratulated on the condition of the racing surface. Two track records and nothing but compliments from stewards and riders is all the club could ask for and with regular Sky coverage from now on, the only way is up for the E.B.T.C. Congratulations to Mr Don Piercey and Mr Kevin Scott who were awarded life memberships of the club. Both men have contributed greatly to Esperance racing for many years and are well deserving of their recognition. The next meeting will be on the afternoon of Saturday December 11 with the first event scheduled for just after 2pm.
Ryan Levitzke (race caller)
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