THE MONDAY REVIEW with Aaron Delaporte
A good day of racing at Belmont for the last meeting of the year. The track was slightly favoring those from off the pace as the horses were running into a very strong headwind in the back straight however there were a few on pace runners who managed to kick on.
The Track was a SLOW7 and there were a few horses who seemed to struggle in the conditions but what is more worth noting is the horses who were able to handle them well or improved there form as they will be worth strong consideration under similar circumstances.
RACE 1 - www.waterfordstud.com.au HANDICAP - 1400m - 80+ 3UP
Comment:
Not a great deal to report in this race except that OUR OL' FELLA was just too good for its opposition. This horse now has 3 wins from 3 starts at the Belmont 1400m and the smaller field and conditions on the day suited its style of racing.
The other runners all looked to have there chances. AVANTE who was sharing favoritism with the winner raced a bit flat on past efforts but was perhaps meeting some stronger company.
XAARPHONIC was on its worst behaviour both prerace and when the start was effected, missing away by 5 lengths but beaten much further. Its better suited over a long further anyway.
Fastest 600m: OUR OL' FELLA 35.34
Horse(s) to Follow: Nil.
Betting
1 AFGHANI 8 - 13 - 12
2 KENS DOUBLE 15 - 19
3 TEN ACES 5.5 - 6.5 - 5.5
4 AVANTE 2.3 - 2.7 - 2.5
5 CHANGING LANES 16 - 19 - 18
6 OUR OL' FELLA 3.2 - 2.7 - 3 - 2.8
7 XAARPHONIC 51 - 21 - 26
RACE 2 - WATERFORD STUD @ WAROONA HANDICAP - 2200m - 68+ 3UP
Comment:
OFFER ME JEWELS found its right race and was able to win in what turned out to be a good ride by Daniel Staeck. This horse normally settles off the speed but the blinkers perhaps fired it up a touch more than usual and settle behind the leader Aerolink. When that horse began to hang out off the fence it presented a run which Staeck was forced to take and assume the lead. From then on the horse dug deep under hard riding to hold the fast finishing pair of MONUMENTAL and HIBERNIAN.
HIBERNIAN continues to race well but was more taken with the effort of MOMUMENTAL who is having its first ever race campaign and put in a fantastic effort against much more seasoned opposition. This was also its first attempt past 1650m and to run so well indicates a horse with a good staying future. Will pay to follow this horse closely in whatever it contests.
BLACK MOMENT looks like it may need a spell and the rest just not up to this class. AEROLINK may have had excuses as it pulled up with problems.
Fastest 600m: HIBERNIAN 35.45
Horse(s) to Follow: MONUMENTAL
Betting
1 HIBERNIAN 4.8 - 8 - 7.5
2 BURIN SCR
3 AEROLINK 61 - 41 - 61
4 BLACK MOMENT 4.2 - 4.4 - 3
5 OFFER ME JEWELS 3 - 3.4 - 3.1
6 MONUMENTAL 4.6 - 6 - 4.8
7 DIAMONDSARELUCKY 15 - 51
8 JACKAROO 10 - 14 - 13
9 LEICA SCENE 21 - 26 - 21
10 RANCHER'S BOY 41 - 51 - 41
RACE 3 - CARDINAL VIRTUE BY ELUSIVE QUALITY HANDICAP - 1000m - 2 YEAR OLD
Comment:
A good 2yo event and GRACETOWN was able to score with a perfect ride from William Pike capitalising on a good barrier draw.
The better runs in the race came from FLYING AFFAIR, WATERMANS BAY and to a lesser extent EL COSTA MAR who were all caught wide in the run and finished off well. The first two in particular I'm sure would have won or finished a lot closer if they had drawn better and both rattled home in quick last 600m sectionals.
MOONLIGHT MISS travelled 3 wide in the breeze and wasn't too bad, may be able to win a weaker race.
YOU SAY SO was hampered by the winner in the straight and ran a good race. JACOBYTE just struggles to run out a strong trip but is an honest galloper.
CHICAGO LIGHTS confirmed it struggles on rain affected ground. The other 4 gallopers failed to have any impact and look limited.
Fastest 600m: WATERMANS BAY 33.33
Horse(s) to Follow: FLYING AFFAIR, WATERMANS BAY
Betting
1 FLYING AFFAIR 3.6 - 4.6 - 3.4 - 3.5
2 JACOBYTE 7 - 6.5 - 8.5 - 8
3 WATERMANS BAY 5 - 7
4 CHICAGO LIGHTS 5.5 - 6.5
5 YOU SAY SO 5 - 5.5 - 4.6
6 CACHING BLING SCR
7 EL COSTA MAR 11 - 7 - 13
8 FERICELLE 51 - 71
9 GLENN'S IMAGE 51 - 71
10 GRACETOWN 9 - 7 - 9.5
11 MOONLIGHT MISS 41 - 51
12 VIELLO 61 - 101 - 81
13 WARNING SKY 31 - 19 - 31
RACE 4 - THEROCK BY FASTNET ROCK HANDICAP - 1400m - 3 YEAR OLD
Comment:
A competitive event but surely some question marks over the form here with the bulk of the field within a few lengths of each other on the line.
MANTANGO was given a gun run and ran its usual competitive race to score. For those who can access the replay watch the way young Michael Grantham drives it head out on the line to score - outstanding effort.
ANCIENT SPELL did all the work in the race outside the leader, looked gone in the home straight but fought on valiantly to just go under. Really liked that effect and perhaps a good indication it can handle the conditions well.
GO JORJ got caught tight on the fence but failed to run home well for a horse who was favorite, a disappointing run and may be suited back to a shorter journey.
NEW TIME also went poorly after over racing badly in the run. This horse may need a spell and can forgive the effort.
HEART PLAY, MOSSROY and PROUD HERO all hit the line well without being overly eye catching.
Fastest 600m: PROUD HERO 34.63
Horse(s) to Follow: Nil.
Betting
1 MANTANGO 5 - 4.6 - 5.5 - 4.6 - 4.8
2 GO JORJ 4 - 5 - 4.6
3 PROUD HERO 7 - 9.5 - 8.5 - 9
4 RIGHT HONOURABLE 12 - 14 - 13
5 ANCIENT SPELL 11 - 10 - 14
6 HEART PLAY 9 - 8 - 9.5 - 9
7 MOSSROY 15 - 10
8 NEW TIME 5 - 4.2 - 4.8 - 4.4
9 BLACK LAGO 101 - 91 - 101
10 DOUTABLE SCR
11 KILAT 17 - 21
12 PRIVACY 61 - 41
RACE 5 THEROCK @ WATERFORD STUD HANDICAP - 1650m - 74+ 3UP
Comment:
This race took an unusual complexion when Danny Miller decided to fire NOBLE STEED out in a hurry and lead at a strong tempo. No surprise to it finish well back in tactics that obviously didn't suit the horse or the style of racing on the day.
ANSWERS ARE was very dominant in winning this race sustaining a long run which started before the turn. To hold a 2.25 length margin on the line is a big indication this horse has risen to a new level in this campaign and may be suited over even further trip which is surprising considering it was taking the step up from 1400m here.
3yo (now 4yo) VIEW THE STARS put in a screaming run down the outside of the track to get 2nd and expect to see it going close to a win soon.
GUM NUT GURU is just a model of consistency and once fought it out well.
BRAVE KNIGHT who was transferred to the Grant Williams stable put in a very much improved effort and may have a new lease of life. Could be one to follow in a similar type race.
MOONBOUND had minor excuses but only battled, this is about its level. ZESTER was disappointing and may need a break.
Fastest 600m: VIEW THE STARS 35.12
Horse(s) to Follow: ANSWERS ARE, VIEW THE STARS, BRAVE KNIGHT.
Betting
1 REFLECTIVE STAR 14 - 16 - 15
2 MOONBOUND 5.5 - 7.5 - 5.5 - 6
3 BRAVE KNIGHT 11 - 9 - 13 - 10
4 ZESTER 6.5 - 4.6
5 GUM NUT GURU 5 - 6 - 5.5
6 NOBLE STEED 14 - 17 - 15 - 16
7 VERSTER 13 - 16
8 VIEW THE STARS 17 - 20
9 ANSWERS ARE 5.5 - 6.5
10 CALLER ONE 21 - 26
11 LITTLE GREY TEAPOT 17 - 19 - 18
12 ROSMOPOLITAN 21 - 31
RACE 6 THE ROCK MILE - 1650m - 62-74 3UP
Comment:
Similar to the last race we ended up with a surprise leader with IRISH ACTION fired up in the lead. Ridden totallly against its best style we can forget this run as its previous form was respectable.
TRUSTEE BROWN had a wide gate but was yanked back and then able to finish off strongly with the good tempo up front. This horse has got back to its best form now and seems to love the sting out.
STARLIGHT LADY disappointed and may not have appreciated the going.
NOMAD and AVONMORE TERRACE who was wide for most of the race both did a good job.
TALK TO THE WALL showed its liking for a wet track running well in 5th but has limited ability.
I AM LUCKY had excuses at the start but still ran poorly as did the majority of the others in the event.
Not a race to get too enthusied about as most look to be at there level.
Fastest 600m: TRUSTEE BROWN 34.68
Horse(s) to Follow: Nil.
Betting
1 TRUSTEE BROWN 8 - 9 - 5.5
2 FUN SPICE 31 - 26
3 KEREIGN 7 - 13
4 AVONMORE TERRACE 7 - 5.5 - 8.5 - 7
5 ENDLESS TIME 7 - 6 - 8
6 IRISH ACTION 19 - 21 - 18
7 ZUYTDORP 81 - 61
8 GOLDY JUNIOR 8 - 12 - 11 - 12
9 NOMAD 16 - 15
10 TALK TO THE WALL 11 - 18
11 STARLIGHT LADY 5 - 4.6 - 6
12 COMPARISON 18 - 21 - 17
13 I AM LUCKY 12 - 21
14 TALENT SHOW 9 - 12 - 8
15 KENILE (EM1) SCR
16 DASH OF BRAINS (EM2) SCR
17 OAKSVILLE (EM3) SCR
18 LOTTABIZ (EM4) SCR
RACE 7 CARDINAL VIRTUE @ WATERFORD STUD HANDICAP - 1200m - 74+ 3UP
Comment :
Clearly the win of the day handed in by NEW IMAGE for owner Bob Peters who has unearthed a real smart mare here.
TIMELY QUEEN was given a great run in front and rated to perfection by Shaun McGruddy but could not withstand the finishing power of the winner.
SPITFIRE ACE got a good run on the speed and battled well to the line.
No excuses could be offerred for the remainder however INCOHERENT was a respectable effort finishing off nicely.
Fastest 600m: NEW IMAGE 34.34
Horse(s) to Follow: NEW IMAGE
Betting
1 SPITFIRE ACE 41 - 71 - 51
2 DELTA BAY 26 - 21
3 MA SHANG 13 - 15 - 14
4 ON THE CARPET SCR
5 NEW IMAGE 3.2 - 2.3 - 2.45
6 OROYA GOLD 21 - 31 - 21
7 TIMELY QUEEN 5.5 - 7 - 6.5
8 BLACK FELIX 4.4 - 7.5 - 5.5
9 THE CORPORATION 7 - 9
10 COPPER REIGN 21 - 26 - 21 - 26
11 INCOHERENT 14 - 10
12 SEE A VICTORY 15 - 26
13 SHERANN 13 - 16 - 15
RACE 8 CARDINAL VIRTUE SPRINT - 1200m - 62-74 3UP
Comment:
RUSSELL ROAD delivered its second win of the campaign and once again at big odds. It was favoured by the strong pace set from KELIA and a good ride by Patrick Carbery who got a saloon passage through on the fence before switching around the leaders and nailing ROCKING THE BLUES right on the line.
The 3 leaders in KELIA, GRAND PLATZ and ROCKING THE BLUES fought out the minor money in respectable efforts.
The remainder of the field seemed to struggle although MICKEY DRIPPIN got home fairly. FRENCHMAN was a bit of an improved effort after sitting wide.
Not a lot to take out of this event, these look to be typical Belmont winter restricted grade runners.
Fastest 600m: RUSSELL ROAD 34.75
Horse(s) to Follow: Nil.
Betting
1 ARMY MISS SCR
2 GRAND PLATZ 7 - 5
3 MICKEY DRIPPIN 6 - 9
4 REDHAGE 8 -7- 8.5
5 ISABELLA MAREE SCR
6 FRENCHMAN 7 - 11 - 8.5
7 GLENMORE 17 - 13 - 17 - 16
8 ROCK MOVES 7 - 5.5
9 ROCKING THE BLUES 31 - 17
10 RADIANT PRINCE 41 - 51 - 41
11 ZED MAGIC 15 - 13 - 31
12 KELIA 6.5 - 4.2 - 4.6
13 NAVARDA LAD SCR
14 RUSSELL ROAD 19 - 13 - 26
15 GIVE ME MONEYHONEY SCR
16 WONDER WEED 31 - 26
17 FIERY MONARCH (EM1) 17 - 15 - 26
18 THE DUXFORD WING (EM2) SCR
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The Monday Review 23/07
THE MONDAY REVIEW with Aaron Delaporte
A very interesting day of racing at Belmont on Saturday. It is very rare to see a track favouring the run-on horses in WA but that was clearly the case. Only one leader in Amelias Dancer finished in the placings and every single winner came from midfield or worse in the run with 6 of the 8 winners recording the quickest last 600m in there events.
Whilst all of the wins were certainly meritorious I am a little skeptical on some of the form that will come out of the meeting because of the fact the pattern was very much away from the norm.
The Track started as a SLOW6 and was upgraded to a DEAD4 after race 4 however I think there was no significant improvement during the day especially given the race 2 1400m was run in quicker time than race 8. Prepared to say the track was in the DEAD range all day.
RACE 1 - playeronline.com.au HANDICAP - 2200m - 80+ 3UP
Comment:
HIBERNIAN and stablemate BURIN backed up from Wednesday and hit the line together with HIBERNIAN just getting the verdict. Clearly both were not suited in the slower tempo of the Wednesday race and good to see them able to backup with better performances. Given there was over 2 lengths back to the third horse there is a fair bit of merit in there efforts.
AMELIAS DANCER battled strongly on the lead which we later found out wasnt really the place to be. This horse has been favorite as its last few starts without winning but shouldn't be dropped off on just yet.
The rest of the field struggld to have an impact and clearly YES WE CAN is not a staying prospect so disregard that run when it goes back to a more suitable trip.
Fastest 600m: HIBERNIAN 35.11
Horse(s) to Follow: Nil.
Betting
1 AMELIAS DANCER 2.7 - 3.3 - 3 - 3.2
2 HAWKEYE MORT 18 - 26
3 SPEEDYMAC 13 - 18
4 YES WE CAN 26 - 31
5 BURIN 5 - 8
6 CARA CARABINI 3.3 - 3.6 - 2.7
7 HIBERNIAN 7 - 7.5 - 5.5
8 JAZZ 'N' SHIRAZ 9.5 - 14 - 13
RACE 2 - WESTSPEED NURSERY - 1200m - 2 YEARS OLD
Comment:
A good win by PATTIE ME LASS who reversed the result on FLYING AFFAIR from the previous clash. PATTIE ME LASS was 3 wide in the run and to finish strongly indicates it has a good future. FLYING AFFAIR although momentarily held up by its stablemate had every chance to win but did a good effort to just fail.
JACOBYTE and AKDEHASSET both ran respectable races and will be more suited back at 1000m.
BALBONI, CARSON CITY and MACTORA also did reasonably well beaten only 2-3 lengths and should be capable of winning at least in maiden grade.
Fastest 600m: PATTIE ME LASS 34.82
Horse(s) to Follow: Nil.
Betting
1 FLYING AFFAIR 3 - 3.2 - 2.8 - 3.1
2 JACOBYTE 6 - 7.5 - 7
3 AKHEDASSET 7 - 16 - 14
4 BALBONI 13 - 26
5 CARSON CITY 17 - 26 - 21
6 GEIGER RIO SCR
7 HARRY'S HORSE SCR
8 MACTORA 26 - 41
9 MY BOY CLIVE 14 - 26
10 OPERATIONAL 51 - 71 - 61
11 PATTIE ME LASS 3.5 - 3.8 - 3
12 QUEEN OF QUINCY 4.4 - 7.5 - 6
13 SCARTILLA 51 - 151
RACE 3 - 'SUPER SATURDAY' @ ASCOT ON 19 NOVEMBER HANDICAP - 1400m - 74+ 3UP
Comment:
This was a very well judged ride by William Pike to get MOONBOUND home. He bought the horse into the race nicely to beat GUM NUT GURU by a long neck.
I thought GUM NUT GURU was clearly the best run of the race after sitting wide close to the speed without cover and to battle it out as strongly as it did was excellent. It should be winning again soon if it can hold that form.
SAYTORIO's campaign went from bad to worse and after pulling up lame has now gone from a spell. We know this horse is much better than this so don't rule it out next time its in.
ATTADALE showed good improvement 3rd up and looks ready to win now. It was held in a pocket by the winner and probably should have finished closer.
MANAHARA got a run to suit and finished off well, there was specking for it in the bookies ring so it may be back to its better form aswell.
TEN ACES faded slightly in the lead and wasn't beaten far but is a hard horse to catch. The others weren't good enough.
Fastest 600m: MANAHARA 34.90
Horse(s) to Follow: GUM NUT GURU, ATTADALE
Betting
1 TEN ACES 3.3 - 4.6 - 4.4
2 RICH SUCCESS 26 - 31 - 26
3 ATTADALE 31 - 51
4 GUM NUT GURU 3.7 - 6
5 MOONBOUND 3.6 - 4 - 3.1
6 SAYTORIO 2.8 - 4.4
7 CHIN CHIN 16 - 31 - 19
8 I OWE YOU 51 - 71 - 61
9 MANAHARA 16 - 17 - 9.5 - 10
RACE 4 - RANGEVIEW STUD HANDICAP - 1200m - 2 Metropolitan Wins 3YO
Comment:
Another good ride by Pike who steered a passage with LIKE AN EAGLE to record an easy win. It was clearly much better than the opposition here putting them away very quickly once it saw daylight.
ROUGE DIOR sat outside the leader and managed to safely hold 2nd spot against the pattern, so certainly can't knock that run.
CASSIDY COWBOY with the blinkers off looked a much more settled horse and has ability. It should go close in a slightly weaker race.
COCKEYED BOB was caught 4 wide in the run but gone home respectably and it will win another race when it gets a more favourable run in transit. PRIBYL and GAVINS ROAD were also caught wide in the run home and may have had some sort of excuse but in reality the winner was just too good.
Fastest 600m: LIKE AN EAGLE 34.16
Horse(s) to Follow: Nil.
Betting
1 ROUGE DIOR 3.9 - 7 - 6
2 TROY CAN 9 - 12 - 10
3 COCKEYED BOB 5.5 - 9
4 NAVARDA LAD SCR
5 GAVIN'S ROAD 5.5 - 9 - 8.5
6 PRIBYL 10 - 11 - 10
7 LIKE AN EAGLE 2.6 - 3 - 2.1
8 CASSIDY COWBOY 10 - 12 - 11
9 COUGAR TOWN 13 - 14
10 MONEY CZAR 31 - 41 - 31
RACE 5 PERTH RACING CHRISTMAS IN JULY 30/7 HANDICAP- 1600m - 80+ 3UP
Comment:
Another good win to KERRIFIC who completed a treble for Kyra Yuill who rode in terrific fashion on the day. Pretty much had the race run to suit but can't fault a winning display.
OCEAN CRACKER continues to race well and was held up for a good portion of the straight.
Oldstagers COHORT, GREY MONARCH and SUPERSCENIC all put in respectable efforts along with GREATWALL OF CHINA and REFLECTIVE STAR who are both slowly getting back to better form.
ZESTER was on its worse behaviour and reared at the start taking no part. Happy to sack it going forward as you don;t need that added risk with having a bet.
Fastest 600m: KERRIFIC 34.70
Horse(s) to Follow: Nil.
Betting
1 GREY MONARCH 5 - 6 - 4
2 SUPERSCENIC 21 - 16 - 17
3 LIE IN WAIT 5 - 8 - 7 - 7.5
4 AQUINAS 41 - 71
5 BROOME TIME SCR
6 NO JURISDICTION SCR
7 REFLECTIVE STAR 10 - 16
8 COHORT 14 - 13
9 KERRIFIC 3.4 - 3.2 - 4 - 3.6
10 AQUATIC KING 51 - 71
11 DANISH CONQUERER 26 - 31
12 GREATWALL OF CHINA 14 - 31 - 21
13 OCEAN CRACKER 8 - 16 - 14
14 ZESTER 4.8 - 5 - 4.6
RACE 6 BELMONT CLASSIC - 2200m - 3 YEAR OLDS Listed
Comment:
MISS TIPSY TOPSY made it back to back feature race wins taking this out in impressive style.
This was probably the slowest run race on the day but to sprint home in 34.09 at the end of 2200m is impressive regardless especially when you consider she didn;t exactly have the clearest path early in the run home. Clearly MISS TIPSY TOPSY was the standout 3yo over the winter in the staying ranks and look forward to seeing if she can go on with it as an older mare next season.
SVARA put in a much better performance today to go down by only a long neck. She was given a very good run by Steven Parnham and is a filly who should be competitive over this sort of trip in the future.
BLACK MOMENT who was impressive in winning the Dayana looked a different horse today as it only plodded up the straight but managed to hold down 3rd. Has had a big campaign so maybe the edge was off.
Like the effort of LADYSEA making good ground into 4th - won't stay a maiden for too much longer.
Not worth going back any further as the remainder were well off the pace and look limited.
Fastest 600m: MISS TIPSY TOPSY 34.09
Horse(s) to Follow: Nil.
Betting
1 BLACK MOMENT 3.8 - 3.1
2 STORMY SCENE SCR
3 SINGLE WARRIOR 15 - 19
4 STOMPIN 11 - 16 - 15
5 CIRCLE OF STARS 41 - 51 - 41
6 MAC'S MINT 17 - 21
7 BRAVEET 81 - 91
8 DANECLICKED 51 - 71 - 61
9 ROBINHO 13 - 21
10 MISS TIPSY TOPSY 3.8 - 4.6
11 JOBETH SCR
12 SVARA 11 - 14
13 LADYSEA 5.5 - 8
14 THE OTHER HARV 3.8 - 5
RACE 7 BEAUFINE STAKES - 1000m - SPRINT 2UP Listed
Comment :
It is not very often in a feature 1000m sprint that you can say all runners had there chance but it certainly looked like that in the Beaufine Stakes.
ALL FRIARED UP is a filly on the rise and took this out in good fashion. The pattern of the day may have played into her hands but she won with relative ease and is a good last 600m breaking the 33 for the run home. Connections are planning some big things with her so lets hope she can continue to measure up in stronger grade.
KID CHOISIR, SHOCK VALUE and BLACKSMITH battled well to fight out the minor money running right up to there ability.
JAY JAY MAKSTER and to a lesser extent MEGEM'S BOY both caught the eye with good finishing efforts. JAY JAY MAKSTER is only a few runs into his preparation and is clearly a horse to follow given he can go into much weaker races with his 73 handicap rating.
MA MA MACHINE and FOR YOUR EYES ONLY were massive disappointments in the race and need to see a lot better from them before they can be followed.
Fastest 600m: ALL FRIARED UP 32.86
Horse(s) to Follow: JAY JAY MAKSTER
Betting
1 MA MA MACHINE 8 - 16 - 15
2 FOR YOUR EYES ONLY 5.5 - 5 - 7
3 SHOCK VALUE 7 - 12
4 KID CHOISIR 3.6 - 3
5 KASABIAN 10 - 17 - 10 - 11
6 ALL FRIARED UP 4.4 - 8
7 BLACKSMITH 9 - 11 - 7 - 7.5
8 CENTRUM SCR
9 JAY JAY MAKSTER 51 - 21 - 31 - 26
10 MEGEM'S BOY 26 - 15 - 21 - 20
11 PREMARDAL 14 - 26 - 15
12 REVOLITION 15 - 41
13 THE SUNSEEKER SCR
14 VIZARD 31 - 21 - 41 - 31
RACE 8 tabtouch.mobi HANDICAP - 1400m - 62-74 3UP
Comment:
ANSWERS ARE continued its good form this preparation with another polished performance from Steven Parnham guiding it to victory.
TRUSTEE BROWN ran another good race only a short margin back with GENERAL ALBERT who was given every chance by Apprentice Rayce Nielsen.
DANTE'S GOLD, BATTLE ACE and CATCORP all had various excuses and forget there runs.
The remainder seem to have there chances but weren't good enough.
Fastest 600m: TRUSTEE BROWN 35.03
Horse(s) to Follow: Nil.
Betting
1 REVY JAY 26 - 21 - 26 - 19
2 TAXTIME 18 - 21 - 20
3 TRUSTEE BROWN 8 - 12 - 9
4 CATCORP 6.5 - 7 - 6.5
5 FLASH GIFT 16 - 21 - 18
6 PEARLER 31 - 61 - 51
7 ANSWERS ARE 4 - 4.8 - 4.6 - 5
8 COOLISM 18 - 31 - 13
9 GENERAL ALBERT 26 - 41 - 31
10 NOMAD 7 - 11 - 7.5
11 NOVEMBER RED 6 - 7.5 - 5.5
12 BATTLE ACE 9 - 12 - 8.5
13 DANTE'S GOLD 14 - 16 - 14
14 LITTLE GREY TEAPOT 7 - 9 - 8.5 - 10
15 DANTE'S PRINCESS 21 - 51 - 31
16 ROSE OF MAY SCR
17 SOUND BARRIER (EM1) 31
18 CAROONED (EM2) SCR
19 SMART CHANCE (EM3) SCR
A very interesting day of racing at Belmont on Saturday. It is very rare to see a track favouring the run-on horses in WA but that was clearly the case. Only one leader in Amelias Dancer finished in the placings and every single winner came from midfield or worse in the run with 6 of the 8 winners recording the quickest last 600m in there events.
Whilst all of the wins were certainly meritorious I am a little skeptical on some of the form that will come out of the meeting because of the fact the pattern was very much away from the norm.
The Track started as a SLOW6 and was upgraded to a DEAD4 after race 4 however I think there was no significant improvement during the day especially given the race 2 1400m was run in quicker time than race 8. Prepared to say the track was in the DEAD range all day.
RACE 1 - playeronline.com.au HANDICAP - 2200m - 80+ 3UP
Comment:
HIBERNIAN and stablemate BURIN backed up from Wednesday and hit the line together with HIBERNIAN just getting the verdict. Clearly both were not suited in the slower tempo of the Wednesday race and good to see them able to backup with better performances. Given there was over 2 lengths back to the third horse there is a fair bit of merit in there efforts.
AMELIAS DANCER battled strongly on the lead which we later found out wasnt really the place to be. This horse has been favorite as its last few starts without winning but shouldn't be dropped off on just yet.
The rest of the field struggld to have an impact and clearly YES WE CAN is not a staying prospect so disregard that run when it goes back to a more suitable trip.
Fastest 600m: HIBERNIAN 35.11
Horse(s) to Follow: Nil.
Betting
1 AMELIAS DANCER 2.7 - 3.3 - 3 - 3.2
2 HAWKEYE MORT 18 - 26
3 SPEEDYMAC 13 - 18
4 YES WE CAN 26 - 31
5 BURIN 5 - 8
6 CARA CARABINI 3.3 - 3.6 - 2.7
7 HIBERNIAN 7 - 7.5 - 5.5
8 JAZZ 'N' SHIRAZ 9.5 - 14 - 13
RACE 2 - WESTSPEED NURSERY - 1200m - 2 YEARS OLD
Comment:
A good win by PATTIE ME LASS who reversed the result on FLYING AFFAIR from the previous clash. PATTIE ME LASS was 3 wide in the run and to finish strongly indicates it has a good future. FLYING AFFAIR although momentarily held up by its stablemate had every chance to win but did a good effort to just fail.
JACOBYTE and AKDEHASSET both ran respectable races and will be more suited back at 1000m.
BALBONI, CARSON CITY and MACTORA also did reasonably well beaten only 2-3 lengths and should be capable of winning at least in maiden grade.
Fastest 600m: PATTIE ME LASS 34.82
Horse(s) to Follow: Nil.
Betting
1 FLYING AFFAIR 3 - 3.2 - 2.8 - 3.1
2 JACOBYTE 6 - 7.5 - 7
3 AKHEDASSET 7 - 16 - 14
4 BALBONI 13 - 26
5 CARSON CITY 17 - 26 - 21
6 GEIGER RIO SCR
7 HARRY'S HORSE SCR
8 MACTORA 26 - 41
9 MY BOY CLIVE 14 - 26
10 OPERATIONAL 51 - 71 - 61
11 PATTIE ME LASS 3.5 - 3.8 - 3
12 QUEEN OF QUINCY 4.4 - 7.5 - 6
13 SCARTILLA 51 - 151
RACE 3 - 'SUPER SATURDAY' @ ASCOT ON 19 NOVEMBER HANDICAP - 1400m - 74+ 3UP
Comment:
This was a very well judged ride by William Pike to get MOONBOUND home. He bought the horse into the race nicely to beat GUM NUT GURU by a long neck.
I thought GUM NUT GURU was clearly the best run of the race after sitting wide close to the speed without cover and to battle it out as strongly as it did was excellent. It should be winning again soon if it can hold that form.
SAYTORIO's campaign went from bad to worse and after pulling up lame has now gone from a spell. We know this horse is much better than this so don't rule it out next time its in.
ATTADALE showed good improvement 3rd up and looks ready to win now. It was held in a pocket by the winner and probably should have finished closer.
MANAHARA got a run to suit and finished off well, there was specking for it in the bookies ring so it may be back to its better form aswell.
TEN ACES faded slightly in the lead and wasn't beaten far but is a hard horse to catch. The others weren't good enough.
Fastest 600m: MANAHARA 34.90
Horse(s) to Follow: GUM NUT GURU, ATTADALE
Betting
1 TEN ACES 3.3 - 4.6 - 4.4
2 RICH SUCCESS 26 - 31 - 26
3 ATTADALE 31 - 51
4 GUM NUT GURU 3.7 - 6
5 MOONBOUND 3.6 - 4 - 3.1
6 SAYTORIO 2.8 - 4.4
7 CHIN CHIN 16 - 31 - 19
8 I OWE YOU 51 - 71 - 61
9 MANAHARA 16 - 17 - 9.5 - 10
RACE 4 - RANGEVIEW STUD HANDICAP - 1200m - 2 Metropolitan Wins 3YO
Comment:
Another good ride by Pike who steered a passage with LIKE AN EAGLE to record an easy win. It was clearly much better than the opposition here putting them away very quickly once it saw daylight.
ROUGE DIOR sat outside the leader and managed to safely hold 2nd spot against the pattern, so certainly can't knock that run.
CASSIDY COWBOY with the blinkers off looked a much more settled horse and has ability. It should go close in a slightly weaker race.
COCKEYED BOB was caught 4 wide in the run but gone home respectably and it will win another race when it gets a more favourable run in transit. PRIBYL and GAVINS ROAD were also caught wide in the run home and may have had some sort of excuse but in reality the winner was just too good.
Fastest 600m: LIKE AN EAGLE 34.16
Horse(s) to Follow: Nil.
Betting
1 ROUGE DIOR 3.9 - 7 - 6
2 TROY CAN 9 - 12 - 10
3 COCKEYED BOB 5.5 - 9
4 NAVARDA LAD SCR
5 GAVIN'S ROAD 5.5 - 9 - 8.5
6 PRIBYL 10 - 11 - 10
7 LIKE AN EAGLE 2.6 - 3 - 2.1
8 CASSIDY COWBOY 10 - 12 - 11
9 COUGAR TOWN 13 - 14
10 MONEY CZAR 31 - 41 - 31
RACE 5 PERTH RACING CHRISTMAS IN JULY 30/7 HANDICAP- 1600m - 80+ 3UP
Comment:
Another good win to KERRIFIC who completed a treble for Kyra Yuill who rode in terrific fashion on the day. Pretty much had the race run to suit but can't fault a winning display.
OCEAN CRACKER continues to race well and was held up for a good portion of the straight.
Oldstagers COHORT, GREY MONARCH and SUPERSCENIC all put in respectable efforts along with GREATWALL OF CHINA and REFLECTIVE STAR who are both slowly getting back to better form.
ZESTER was on its worse behaviour and reared at the start taking no part. Happy to sack it going forward as you don;t need that added risk with having a bet.
Fastest 600m: KERRIFIC 34.70
Horse(s) to Follow: Nil.
Betting
1 GREY MONARCH 5 - 6 - 4
2 SUPERSCENIC 21 - 16 - 17
3 LIE IN WAIT 5 - 8 - 7 - 7.5
4 AQUINAS 41 - 71
5 BROOME TIME SCR
6 NO JURISDICTION SCR
7 REFLECTIVE STAR 10 - 16
8 COHORT 14 - 13
9 KERRIFIC 3.4 - 3.2 - 4 - 3.6
10 AQUATIC KING 51 - 71
11 DANISH CONQUERER 26 - 31
12 GREATWALL OF CHINA 14 - 31 - 21
13 OCEAN CRACKER 8 - 16 - 14
14 ZESTER 4.8 - 5 - 4.6
RACE 6 BELMONT CLASSIC - 2200m - 3 YEAR OLDS Listed
Comment:
MISS TIPSY TOPSY made it back to back feature race wins taking this out in impressive style.
This was probably the slowest run race on the day but to sprint home in 34.09 at the end of 2200m is impressive regardless especially when you consider she didn;t exactly have the clearest path early in the run home. Clearly MISS TIPSY TOPSY was the standout 3yo over the winter in the staying ranks and look forward to seeing if she can go on with it as an older mare next season.
SVARA put in a much better performance today to go down by only a long neck. She was given a very good run by Steven Parnham and is a filly who should be competitive over this sort of trip in the future.
BLACK MOMENT who was impressive in winning the Dayana looked a different horse today as it only plodded up the straight but managed to hold down 3rd. Has had a big campaign so maybe the edge was off.
Like the effort of LADYSEA making good ground into 4th - won't stay a maiden for too much longer.
Not worth going back any further as the remainder were well off the pace and look limited.
Fastest 600m: MISS TIPSY TOPSY 34.09
Horse(s) to Follow: Nil.
Betting
1 BLACK MOMENT 3.8 - 3.1
2 STORMY SCENE SCR
3 SINGLE WARRIOR 15 - 19
4 STOMPIN 11 - 16 - 15
5 CIRCLE OF STARS 41 - 51 - 41
6 MAC'S MINT 17 - 21
7 BRAVEET 81 - 91
8 DANECLICKED 51 - 71 - 61
9 ROBINHO 13 - 21
10 MISS TIPSY TOPSY 3.8 - 4.6
11 JOBETH SCR
12 SVARA 11 - 14
13 LADYSEA 5.5 - 8
14 THE OTHER HARV 3.8 - 5
RACE 7 BEAUFINE STAKES - 1000m - SPRINT 2UP Listed
Comment :
It is not very often in a feature 1000m sprint that you can say all runners had there chance but it certainly looked like that in the Beaufine Stakes.
ALL FRIARED UP is a filly on the rise and took this out in good fashion. The pattern of the day may have played into her hands but she won with relative ease and is a good last 600m breaking the 33 for the run home. Connections are planning some big things with her so lets hope she can continue to measure up in stronger grade.
KID CHOISIR, SHOCK VALUE and BLACKSMITH battled well to fight out the minor money running right up to there ability.
JAY JAY MAKSTER and to a lesser extent MEGEM'S BOY both caught the eye with good finishing efforts. JAY JAY MAKSTER is only a few runs into his preparation and is clearly a horse to follow given he can go into much weaker races with his 73 handicap rating.
MA MA MACHINE and FOR YOUR EYES ONLY were massive disappointments in the race and need to see a lot better from them before they can be followed.
Fastest 600m: ALL FRIARED UP 32.86
Horse(s) to Follow: JAY JAY MAKSTER
Betting
1 MA MA MACHINE 8 - 16 - 15
2 FOR YOUR EYES ONLY 5.5 - 5 - 7
3 SHOCK VALUE 7 - 12
4 KID CHOISIR 3.6 - 3
5 KASABIAN 10 - 17 - 10 - 11
6 ALL FRIARED UP 4.4 - 8
7 BLACKSMITH 9 - 11 - 7 - 7.5
8 CENTRUM SCR
9 JAY JAY MAKSTER 51 - 21 - 31 - 26
10 MEGEM'S BOY 26 - 15 - 21 - 20
11 PREMARDAL 14 - 26 - 15
12 REVOLITION 15 - 41
13 THE SUNSEEKER SCR
14 VIZARD 31 - 21 - 41 - 31
RACE 8 tabtouch.mobi HANDICAP - 1400m - 62-74 3UP
Comment:
ANSWERS ARE continued its good form this preparation with another polished performance from Steven Parnham guiding it to victory.
TRUSTEE BROWN ran another good race only a short margin back with GENERAL ALBERT who was given every chance by Apprentice Rayce Nielsen.
DANTE'S GOLD, BATTLE ACE and CATCORP all had various excuses and forget there runs.
The remainder seem to have there chances but weren't good enough.
Fastest 600m: TRUSTEE BROWN 35.03
Horse(s) to Follow: Nil.
Betting
1 REVY JAY 26 - 21 - 26 - 19
2 TAXTIME 18 - 21 - 20
3 TRUSTEE BROWN 8 - 12 - 9
4 CATCORP 6.5 - 7 - 6.5
5 FLASH GIFT 16 - 21 - 18
6 PEARLER 31 - 61 - 51
7 ANSWERS ARE 4 - 4.8 - 4.6 - 5
8 COOLISM 18 - 31 - 13
9 GENERAL ALBERT 26 - 41 - 31
10 NOMAD 7 - 11 - 7.5
11 NOVEMBER RED 6 - 7.5 - 5.5
12 BATTLE ACE 9 - 12 - 8.5
13 DANTE'S GOLD 14 - 16 - 14
14 LITTLE GREY TEAPOT 7 - 9 - 8.5 - 10
15 DANTE'S PRINCESS 21 - 51 - 31
16 ROSE OF MAY SCR
17 SOUND BARRIER (EM1) 31
18 CAROONED (EM2) SCR
19 SMART CHANCE (EM3) SCR
Sunday, July 17, 2011
The Monday Review 18/07
THE MONDAY REVIEW with Aaron Delaporte
Despite not having a feature race on the card some very good racing at Belmont. Not often you will see potentially the best horse at the meeting running in race 2 on the card and I will speak about BARAKEY later in its race report but he is one of the more exciting gallopers to come out of winter racing for a while.
The track was a Good3 and times were on the slow side again and favoring on-pace runners. Several horses raced against there normal pattern to offset this however later in the day the up front pace increased which bought other horses into the races.
RACE 1 - WESTSPEED NURSERY HANDICAP - 1200m - 2 YEAR OLD
Comment:
WATERMANS BAY took this out nicely drawing away for an impressive 2 length victory. With the blinkers added for the step to Saturday company it certainly improved on its Maiden win at Northam. The victory perhaps strengthens the form of Ave The Snip who ran a close second to it that day and backed up with an unlucky effort last Wednesday at Belmont so. However WATERMANS BAY, the nuggety son of Eternity Range looks a good type with a handy future.
MURPHY'S RED BOY was heavily supported in the betting ring but was forced to race wide the entire journey and no surprise to see it drop out over the late stages. Also pulled up with an elevated heart rate so can forgive that effort.
CHECKPOINT was a tough effort holding down 2nd after sitting outside the leader on debut, it shows enough ability to suggest it will be winning races.
KEMILEE was held up at a crucial stage of the event but only got to the line fairly in the last 100m.
MARADIEGO by Blackfriars and ENDORSED by Rock of Gibraltar both raced at the back of the field and hit the line well. They could be worth following over a bit further in the right races.
Fastest 600m: WATERMANS BAY 33.63
Horse(s) to Follow: WATERMANS BAY
Betting
1 KEMILEE 2.9 - 6.5 - 5.5
2 MAKE ME BLUSH 4.6 - 16 - 13
3 MURPHY'S RED BOY 4.4 - 2.6 - 2.8
4 WATERMANS BAY 7 - 8 - 6.5
5 AVE THE SNIP SCR
6 CHECKPOINT 9 - 7.5 - 9.5 - 8
7 GRACETOWN 8 - 5 - 8.5
8 MARADIEGO 13 - 21 - 15
9 ENDORSED 12 - 10 - 15
10 MOONLIGHT MISS SCR
RACE 2 - WESTSPEED 3YO - 1000m - 3 YEARS OLD
Comment:
BARAKEY completed its hat trick of wins with very little extended effort and the punters who dived in at the short odds never had a worry in the run. Despite this being the slowest of his 3 1000m victories run in just 57.80 he was only tapped up briefly at the 200m mark before being quickly eased down shortly after when he had put a clear gap on his rivals. There is no doubbt the winning margin of 2.75lengths could have been much further if Jockey Jason Brown had wanted it to be. He will now go for a spell and I'm sure will be tested to his full potential when he meets some of the better sprinters over the Summer Carnival.
GO JORJ clocked the quickest run home sectional and I'm sure connections will be looking forward to its next start without Barakey in the effort. This horse is very close to a win.
ROCK MOVES resumed without a trial and although aided by its good barrier ran a nice ran in second spot. Cannot fault its effort.
NONAME CITY raced wide for most of the effort but still finished off good into 4th .
CARBINE STREET who was a trial winner coming in used up early petrol to get on the back of Barakey but wilted badly over the late stages. The effort on face value was disappointing but perhaps could be forgiven, watch to see how it goes next start.
Fastest 600m: GO JORJ 33.79
Horse(s) to Follow: BARAKEY
Betting
1 NONAME CITY 8 - 12 - 10
2 MICKEY DRIPPIN 21 - 26 - 21
3 CARBINE STREET 14 - 26 - 21
4 DU PRINTEMPS 21 - 17 - 26 - 21
5 ROCK MOVES 17 - 21 - 18
6 GO JORJ 7 - 9 - 7
7 BARAKEY 1.4 - 1.45 - 1.26
RACE 3 - RIVER MIST HANDICAP - 1600m - 3 YEARS OLD & UPWARDS (Ratings Race 74+)
Comment:
This was an interesting event which seemed to be slowly run in the early stages and was eventually fought out by the leaders GUM NUT GURU and LIE IN WAIT.
LIE IN WAIT had respectable form coming in and despite winning at double figure odds the victory wasn't a surprise. The horse is a good performer but needs to get the right race to show its best and had that here.
GUM NUT GURU had everything go right for it in the lead and battled well to the line for second.
NOBLE STEED got home the best of anything in the back of the field and its effort was good.
STRIKING GURU was strongly fancied in the betting ring but failed to perform and has since pulled up sore and is going for a spell.
MIGHTY ROSSA did a fair bit wrong in the run and raced wide before dropping out, it may be due for a freshen up or a spell.
The majority of the others struggled to get into the race and didn't impress but it was the sort of race you could rule out as a form reference.
Fastest 600m: NOBLE STEED 34.39
Horse(s) to Follow: Nil.
Betting
1 LIE IN WAIT 12 - 9 - 13
2 KERRIFIC 4 - 6.5 - 6
3 CANARDLY MISS 31 - 21 - 31
4 NOBLE STEED 15 - 13 - 21
5 MIGHTY ROSSA 5.5 - 7 - 5
6 MOONBOUND 3.4 - 3 - 4.4
7 GUM NUT GURU 10 - 12 - 6.5
8 YES WE CAN 19 - 15 - 18 - 17
9 CALLER ONE 41 - 26 - 31
10 FUN SPICE 14 - 11 - 16 - 14
11 STRIKING GURU 9 - 10 - 6
RACE 4 - GREAT NATION HANDICAP - 1400m - 3 YEARS OLD & UPWARDS (Ratings Race 68+)
Comment:
A clever ride here by Kyra Yuill to slide forward with AVANTE and sit outside the leader in race which didn't have a lot of pace engaged. Despite the winning margin being only a head don't under estimate how good the winning effort was as it is a much better horse coming from off the pace.
KERIEGN was a very good run resuming and is a horse who normally takes a few efforts and increased distance to get to his best form, the rising 7yo could be in for a very good preparation.
GOLDY JUNIOR and CATCORP both caught the eye flashing up late down the middle of the track and liked those efforts especially if they can get into some easier events in future racing.
BASKERVILLE STREET who was second favorite in the event had every chance in the run but was disappointing over the late stages, not sure I can follow it now unless we see improvement next start.
GLEN ERIN LAD looks likely to be retired after a second successive poor run.
Fastest 600m: CATCORP 35.35
Horse(s) to Follow: AVANTE, KEREIGN, GOLDY JUNIOR, CATCORP
Betting
1 BASKERVILLE STREET 4.6 - 6.5 - 6
2 AVANTE 2.8 - 3.3 - 3
3 KEY BISCUIT 6.5 - 10 - 9.5
4 GLEN ERIN LAD 12 - 7.5 - 10
5 ZUYTDORP 101 - 81 - 101
6 RADIANT PRINCE 21 - 15 - 21
7 CATCORP 12 - 7.5 - 12 - 11
8 KEREIGN 13 - 7 - 11
9 GOLDY JUNIOR 15 - 12 - 14 - 13
10 TALK TO THE WALL 12 - 9 - 14
11 BAROMETRIC 41 - 17 - 26
12 SAINT TROPEZ 151 - 81 - 151
13 VILLAGIO 26 - 18 - 26 - 21
RACE 5 WESTSPEED 3YO - 1400m - 3 YEARS OLD
Comment:
Similar to the Avante race it was a change in riding tactics that paved the way for CAVES ROAD to record another impressive victory. Good to see this horse adapt well to its front running role and go to the line in strong fashion. Looks to be a horse on the way to the highest level and with scope to get over a bit further ground than the 1400m too.
NEW TIME caught the eye making a long sustained run from the tail of the field, it has been running some very good races without winning and can occassionally switch off in its races so has plenty of scope for improvement. Next preparation will good just see it furnish into a much more complete galloper.
MANTANGO was perfectly ridden by young apprentice Michael Grantham and lost no admirers with a good second place showing it can run out 1400m well.
LIKE AN EAGLE was strongly supported in betting and raced outside the eventual winner but couldn't match it over the late stages. It has done a good job in its first preparation.
BELORA raced wide but still battled on well to run 6th, so cant fault the run.
JOBETH was clearly the best of the non-fancied runners and could be worth following in weaker grade.
Fastest 600m: NEW TIME 34.52
Horse(s) to Follow: CAVES ROAD, NEW TIME
Betting
1 VIEW THE STARS 26 - 41 - 26
2 MANTANGO 8 - 7 - 10
3 BELORA 5 - 7.5
4 CAVES ROAD 2.5 - 2.3 - 2.7
5 MANAHARA SCR
6 JOBETH 26 - 21 - 41
7 HEART PLAY SCR
8 LIKE AN EAGLE 4.6 - 5 - 3.5
9 READY FOR HONOR 31 - 26 - 41
10 NEW TIME 7.5 - 5 - 8
11 DE TROY ROY 101 - 91 - 101
12 INTERESTING TIMES 101 - 81 - 91
13 PETTICOAT LANE 41 - 21 - 31
RACE 6 'SUPER SATURDAY' @ ASCOT ON 19 NOVEMBER - 1200m - 3 YEAR OLDS & UP Fillies & Mares (Rating 62-74)
Comment:
Many times in racing the best horse doesn't take out the event and this looks to be one of those races. We saw the best of 'the Pontiff' Paul Harvey at work here aboard ELLE CHOISIT keeping the favorite FRIDAYS GIRL in a pocket during the run before going for home and holding it at the bay over the late stages.
ELLE CHOISIT had been racing well and the Blinkers obviously some extra improvement as it was a good game effort sitting 3 wide the entire event and cannot take anything away from the win.
FRIDAYS GIRL was simply the victim of circumstances and not a great deal Jason Whiting could do, punters should get a chance to recoup any losses in future starts.
SIMPLYIRRESTIBLE may have relished a change in training environment as it showed some improvement with new trainer Sussannah Hoppmann and got to the line well.
SOUTHERN COMFORT and SEE A VICTORY both had trouble getting runs over the latter stages along with SKY MAGIC who I thought did a good job in its return to the track.
Hard to find any excuses for the others in the event.
Fastest 600m: SIMPLYIRRESTIBLE 34.71
Horse(s) to Follow: FRIDAYS GIRL
Betting
1 PILLOW TIME 8 - 8.5
2 SEE A VICTORY 8 - 16 - 14
3 ARMY MISS SCR
4 ELLE CHOISIT 8 - 7 - 12 - 10
5 SIMPLYIRRESISTIBLE 41 - 26 - 51
6 SOUTHERN COMFORT 14 - 10 - 15
7 ZED MAGIC 14 - 26 - 21
8 FRIDAYS GIRL 2.4 - 2 - 2.2 - 2.05
9 HIGHEST HONOUR 21 - 15 - 21 - 18
10 ISABELLA MAREE SCR
11 ORTESSA 11 - 8 - 14 - 13
12 IT'SASTAR 19 - 21 - 20
13 SKY MAGIC 17 - 12 - 20
14 RESURGENT 31 - 17 - 41
15 WANNABE A ROCKSTAR 31 - 21 - 31
RACE 7 - tabtouch.mobi - 1200m - 3 YEAR OLDS & UP Colts and Geldings (Rating 62-74)
Comment :
INCOHERENT made up for an unlucky run last start by taking out this event in good fashion. It was a well judged ride by Shaun O'Donnell who continues to impress in the saddle. This horse is racing well although may find it a bit tougher next start as it will have to go up in grade or weight.
Really liked the effort of KELIA who took the step to Saturday grade after 2 good Northam victories. The 4yo Dyslexia gelding fought the race out well doing a good job in second spot.
YSMAEL was the eye catcher in the event and probably should have got a bit closer after being impeded at the 300m mark. It got home in clearly the quickest last 600m of the event and although its racing pattern does dictate it needs some luck in running won't stay a maiden for much longer.
EXTRA BEAT got caught wide in the run but was still entitled to do a bit better whilst the rest of the beaten runners where only fair efforts at best.
The favorite MONEGHETTI is very much an on/off galloper. It struggled to get into this race and was very much off but no surprise to see a better effort at its next start.
Fastest 600m: YSMAEL 34.06
Horse(s) to Follow: KELIA, YSMAEL
Betting
1 ON THE BOIL 17 - 16 - 26 - 21
2 FRENCHMAN SCR
3 MONEGHETTI 3.5 - 2.8 - 3.4 - 3
4 COCKY BOY 10 - 6.5 - 8
5 EXTRA BEAT 10 - 7 - 8 - 7.5
6 INCOHERENT 6 - 5.5 - 7.5 - 7
7 NOVEMBER RED 10 - 9 - 13
8 SECRET ENIGMA 41 - 21 - 31
9 BOMBORA 21 - 13 - 19 - 18
10 RUSSELL ROAD 41 - 26 - 41 - 31
11 IBRAHIMOVIC SCR
12 KELIA 6 - 11 - 9
13 ARCTIC WATERS 26 - 17 - 31
14 YSMAEL 19 - 13 - 18
RACE 8 playeronline.com.au - 1200m - 3 YEARS OLD & UPWARDS (Ratings Race 74+)
Comment:
Always exciting to see promising gallopers returning and we had two here in BLACK FELIX and NEW IMAGE. Had a good look at both pre-race and thought they were close to the mark but with room for improvement on whatever they did here. As it turned out they put in contrasting performances.
NEW IMAGE put in a brilliant display to take this out and was a 10/10 ride by William Pike slicing his way through the field from a rearward position. This nicely bred mare will be very hard to beat going forward and should graduate to the top level.
BLACK FELIX was ridden forward from its good gate but wilted over the late stages, perhaps the early speed was too strong with the other leader SPITFIRE ACE finishing last but would have expected a lot more from a Listed winner. Will reserve further judgement until after its next run.
The fact that the two leaders and also 4th in running LADY DOLL all dropped out makes the effort of TIMELY QUEEN who battled on strongly to hold 3rd after over-racing on the speed all that more impressive. When this Danetime mare finds a race where she can dictate in the lead I believe she will be back in the winners enclosure.
OUR OL' FELLA continues to hold its good form running home strongly along with THE CORPORATION who I thought put in a good performance for its first run back.
Fastest 600m: OUR OL' FELLA 34.12
Horse(s) to Follow: NEW IMAGE, TIMELY QUEEN
Betting
1 SPITFIRE ACE 21 - 18 - 31
2 AFGHANI 12 - 21 - 20 - 21
3 KENS DOUBLE 41 - 21 - 31 - 26
4 CHANGING LANES 31 - 71
5 OUR OL' FELLA 10 - 8 - 11 - 10
6 TIMELY QUEEN 6.5 - 5 - 6.5 - 5.5
7 BLACK FELIX 3.6 - 3.7 - 2.5 - 2.6
8 NEW IMAGE 4 - 3.2 - 4.6 - 4.2
9 SAYTORIO SCR
10 THE CORPORATION 13 - 10 - 15 - 14
11 CASANOVA JACK 61 - 31 - 51
12 LADY DOLL 31 - 26 - 41
13 SHERANN 17 - 12 - 19 - 18
Despite not having a feature race on the card some very good racing at Belmont. Not often you will see potentially the best horse at the meeting running in race 2 on the card and I will speak about BARAKEY later in its race report but he is one of the more exciting gallopers to come out of winter racing for a while.
The track was a Good3 and times were on the slow side again and favoring on-pace runners. Several horses raced against there normal pattern to offset this however later in the day the up front pace increased which bought other horses into the races.
RACE 1 - WESTSPEED NURSERY HANDICAP - 1200m - 2 YEAR OLD
Comment:
WATERMANS BAY took this out nicely drawing away for an impressive 2 length victory. With the blinkers added for the step to Saturday company it certainly improved on its Maiden win at Northam. The victory perhaps strengthens the form of Ave The Snip who ran a close second to it that day and backed up with an unlucky effort last Wednesday at Belmont so. However WATERMANS BAY, the nuggety son of Eternity Range looks a good type with a handy future.
MURPHY'S RED BOY was heavily supported in the betting ring but was forced to race wide the entire journey and no surprise to see it drop out over the late stages. Also pulled up with an elevated heart rate so can forgive that effort.
CHECKPOINT was a tough effort holding down 2nd after sitting outside the leader on debut, it shows enough ability to suggest it will be winning races.
KEMILEE was held up at a crucial stage of the event but only got to the line fairly in the last 100m.
MARADIEGO by Blackfriars and ENDORSED by Rock of Gibraltar both raced at the back of the field and hit the line well. They could be worth following over a bit further in the right races.
Fastest 600m: WATERMANS BAY 33.63
Horse(s) to Follow: WATERMANS BAY
Betting
1 KEMILEE 2.9 - 6.5 - 5.5
2 MAKE ME BLUSH 4.6 - 16 - 13
3 MURPHY'S RED BOY 4.4 - 2.6 - 2.8
4 WATERMANS BAY 7 - 8 - 6.5
5 AVE THE SNIP SCR
6 CHECKPOINT 9 - 7.5 - 9.5 - 8
7 GRACETOWN 8 - 5 - 8.5
8 MARADIEGO 13 - 21 - 15
9 ENDORSED 12 - 10 - 15
10 MOONLIGHT MISS SCR
RACE 2 - WESTSPEED 3YO - 1000m - 3 YEARS OLD
Comment:
BARAKEY completed its hat trick of wins with very little extended effort and the punters who dived in at the short odds never had a worry in the run. Despite this being the slowest of his 3 1000m victories run in just 57.80 he was only tapped up briefly at the 200m mark before being quickly eased down shortly after when he had put a clear gap on his rivals. There is no doubbt the winning margin of 2.75lengths could have been much further if Jockey Jason Brown had wanted it to be. He will now go for a spell and I'm sure will be tested to his full potential when he meets some of the better sprinters over the Summer Carnival.
GO JORJ clocked the quickest run home sectional and I'm sure connections will be looking forward to its next start without Barakey in the effort. This horse is very close to a win.
ROCK MOVES resumed without a trial and although aided by its good barrier ran a nice ran in second spot. Cannot fault its effort.
NONAME CITY raced wide for most of the effort but still finished off good into 4th .
CARBINE STREET who was a trial winner coming in used up early petrol to get on the back of Barakey but wilted badly over the late stages. The effort on face value was disappointing but perhaps could be forgiven, watch to see how it goes next start.
Fastest 600m: GO JORJ 33.79
Horse(s) to Follow: BARAKEY
Betting
1 NONAME CITY 8 - 12 - 10
2 MICKEY DRIPPIN 21 - 26 - 21
3 CARBINE STREET 14 - 26 - 21
4 DU PRINTEMPS 21 - 17 - 26 - 21
5 ROCK MOVES 17 - 21 - 18
6 GO JORJ 7 - 9 - 7
7 BARAKEY 1.4 - 1.45 - 1.26
RACE 3 - RIVER MIST HANDICAP - 1600m - 3 YEARS OLD & UPWARDS (Ratings Race 74+)
Comment:
This was an interesting event which seemed to be slowly run in the early stages and was eventually fought out by the leaders GUM NUT GURU and LIE IN WAIT.
LIE IN WAIT had respectable form coming in and despite winning at double figure odds the victory wasn't a surprise. The horse is a good performer but needs to get the right race to show its best and had that here.
GUM NUT GURU had everything go right for it in the lead and battled well to the line for second.
NOBLE STEED got home the best of anything in the back of the field and its effort was good.
STRIKING GURU was strongly fancied in the betting ring but failed to perform and has since pulled up sore and is going for a spell.
MIGHTY ROSSA did a fair bit wrong in the run and raced wide before dropping out, it may be due for a freshen up or a spell.
The majority of the others struggled to get into the race and didn't impress but it was the sort of race you could rule out as a form reference.
Fastest 600m: NOBLE STEED 34.39
Horse(s) to Follow: Nil.
Betting
1 LIE IN WAIT 12 - 9 - 13
2 KERRIFIC 4 - 6.5 - 6
3 CANARDLY MISS 31 - 21 - 31
4 NOBLE STEED 15 - 13 - 21
5 MIGHTY ROSSA 5.5 - 7 - 5
6 MOONBOUND 3.4 - 3 - 4.4
7 GUM NUT GURU 10 - 12 - 6.5
8 YES WE CAN 19 - 15 - 18 - 17
9 CALLER ONE 41 - 26 - 31
10 FUN SPICE 14 - 11 - 16 - 14
11 STRIKING GURU 9 - 10 - 6
RACE 4 - GREAT NATION HANDICAP - 1400m - 3 YEARS OLD & UPWARDS (Ratings Race 68+)
Comment:
A clever ride here by Kyra Yuill to slide forward with AVANTE and sit outside the leader in race which didn't have a lot of pace engaged. Despite the winning margin being only a head don't under estimate how good the winning effort was as it is a much better horse coming from off the pace.
KERIEGN was a very good run resuming and is a horse who normally takes a few efforts and increased distance to get to his best form, the rising 7yo could be in for a very good preparation.
GOLDY JUNIOR and CATCORP both caught the eye flashing up late down the middle of the track and liked those efforts especially if they can get into some easier events in future racing.
BASKERVILLE STREET who was second favorite in the event had every chance in the run but was disappointing over the late stages, not sure I can follow it now unless we see improvement next start.
GLEN ERIN LAD looks likely to be retired after a second successive poor run.
Fastest 600m: CATCORP 35.35
Horse(s) to Follow: AVANTE, KEREIGN, GOLDY JUNIOR, CATCORP
Betting
1 BASKERVILLE STREET 4.6 - 6.5 - 6
2 AVANTE 2.8 - 3.3 - 3
3 KEY BISCUIT 6.5 - 10 - 9.5
4 GLEN ERIN LAD 12 - 7.5 - 10
5 ZUYTDORP 101 - 81 - 101
6 RADIANT PRINCE 21 - 15 - 21
7 CATCORP 12 - 7.5 - 12 - 11
8 KEREIGN 13 - 7 - 11
9 GOLDY JUNIOR 15 - 12 - 14 - 13
10 TALK TO THE WALL 12 - 9 - 14
11 BAROMETRIC 41 - 17 - 26
12 SAINT TROPEZ 151 - 81 - 151
13 VILLAGIO 26 - 18 - 26 - 21
RACE 5 WESTSPEED 3YO - 1400m - 3 YEARS OLD
Comment:
Similar to the Avante race it was a change in riding tactics that paved the way for CAVES ROAD to record another impressive victory. Good to see this horse adapt well to its front running role and go to the line in strong fashion. Looks to be a horse on the way to the highest level and with scope to get over a bit further ground than the 1400m too.
NEW TIME caught the eye making a long sustained run from the tail of the field, it has been running some very good races without winning and can occassionally switch off in its races so has plenty of scope for improvement. Next preparation will good just see it furnish into a much more complete galloper.
MANTANGO was perfectly ridden by young apprentice Michael Grantham and lost no admirers with a good second place showing it can run out 1400m well.
LIKE AN EAGLE was strongly supported in betting and raced outside the eventual winner but couldn't match it over the late stages. It has done a good job in its first preparation.
BELORA raced wide but still battled on well to run 6th, so cant fault the run.
JOBETH was clearly the best of the non-fancied runners and could be worth following in weaker grade.
Fastest 600m: NEW TIME 34.52
Horse(s) to Follow: CAVES ROAD, NEW TIME
Betting
1 VIEW THE STARS 26 - 41 - 26
2 MANTANGO 8 - 7 - 10
3 BELORA 5 - 7.5
4 CAVES ROAD 2.5 - 2.3 - 2.7
5 MANAHARA SCR
6 JOBETH 26 - 21 - 41
7 HEART PLAY SCR
8 LIKE AN EAGLE 4.6 - 5 - 3.5
9 READY FOR HONOR 31 - 26 - 41
10 NEW TIME 7.5 - 5 - 8
11 DE TROY ROY 101 - 91 - 101
12 INTERESTING TIMES 101 - 81 - 91
13 PETTICOAT LANE 41 - 21 - 31
RACE 6 'SUPER SATURDAY' @ ASCOT ON 19 NOVEMBER - 1200m - 3 YEAR OLDS & UP Fillies & Mares (Rating 62-74)
Comment:
Many times in racing the best horse doesn't take out the event and this looks to be one of those races. We saw the best of 'the Pontiff' Paul Harvey at work here aboard ELLE CHOISIT keeping the favorite FRIDAYS GIRL in a pocket during the run before going for home and holding it at the bay over the late stages.
ELLE CHOISIT had been racing well and the Blinkers obviously some extra improvement as it was a good game effort sitting 3 wide the entire event and cannot take anything away from the win.
FRIDAYS GIRL was simply the victim of circumstances and not a great deal Jason Whiting could do, punters should get a chance to recoup any losses in future starts.
SIMPLYIRRESTIBLE may have relished a change in training environment as it showed some improvement with new trainer Sussannah Hoppmann and got to the line well.
SOUTHERN COMFORT and SEE A VICTORY both had trouble getting runs over the latter stages along with SKY MAGIC who I thought did a good job in its return to the track.
Hard to find any excuses for the others in the event.
Fastest 600m: SIMPLYIRRESTIBLE 34.71
Horse(s) to Follow: FRIDAYS GIRL
Betting
1 PILLOW TIME 8 - 8.5
2 SEE A VICTORY 8 - 16 - 14
3 ARMY MISS SCR
4 ELLE CHOISIT 8 - 7 - 12 - 10
5 SIMPLYIRRESISTIBLE 41 - 26 - 51
6 SOUTHERN COMFORT 14 - 10 - 15
7 ZED MAGIC 14 - 26 - 21
8 FRIDAYS GIRL 2.4 - 2 - 2.2 - 2.05
9 HIGHEST HONOUR 21 - 15 - 21 - 18
10 ISABELLA MAREE SCR
11 ORTESSA 11 - 8 - 14 - 13
12 IT'SASTAR 19 - 21 - 20
13 SKY MAGIC 17 - 12 - 20
14 RESURGENT 31 - 17 - 41
15 WANNABE A ROCKSTAR 31 - 21 - 31
RACE 7 - tabtouch.mobi - 1200m - 3 YEAR OLDS & UP Colts and Geldings (Rating 62-74)
Comment :
INCOHERENT made up for an unlucky run last start by taking out this event in good fashion. It was a well judged ride by Shaun O'Donnell who continues to impress in the saddle. This horse is racing well although may find it a bit tougher next start as it will have to go up in grade or weight.
Really liked the effort of KELIA who took the step to Saturday grade after 2 good Northam victories. The 4yo Dyslexia gelding fought the race out well doing a good job in second spot.
YSMAEL was the eye catcher in the event and probably should have got a bit closer after being impeded at the 300m mark. It got home in clearly the quickest last 600m of the event and although its racing pattern does dictate it needs some luck in running won't stay a maiden for much longer.
EXTRA BEAT got caught wide in the run but was still entitled to do a bit better whilst the rest of the beaten runners where only fair efforts at best.
The favorite MONEGHETTI is very much an on/off galloper. It struggled to get into this race and was very much off but no surprise to see a better effort at its next start.
Fastest 600m: YSMAEL 34.06
Horse(s) to Follow: KELIA, YSMAEL
Betting
1 ON THE BOIL 17 - 16 - 26 - 21
2 FRENCHMAN SCR
3 MONEGHETTI 3.5 - 2.8 - 3.4 - 3
4 COCKY BOY 10 - 6.5 - 8
5 EXTRA BEAT 10 - 7 - 8 - 7.5
6 INCOHERENT 6 - 5.5 - 7.5 - 7
7 NOVEMBER RED 10 - 9 - 13
8 SECRET ENIGMA 41 - 21 - 31
9 BOMBORA 21 - 13 - 19 - 18
10 RUSSELL ROAD 41 - 26 - 41 - 31
11 IBRAHIMOVIC SCR
12 KELIA 6 - 11 - 9
13 ARCTIC WATERS 26 - 17 - 31
14 YSMAEL 19 - 13 - 18
RACE 8 playeronline.com.au - 1200m - 3 YEARS OLD & UPWARDS (Ratings Race 74+)
Comment:
Always exciting to see promising gallopers returning and we had two here in BLACK FELIX and NEW IMAGE. Had a good look at both pre-race and thought they were close to the mark but with room for improvement on whatever they did here. As it turned out they put in contrasting performances.
NEW IMAGE put in a brilliant display to take this out and was a 10/10 ride by William Pike slicing his way through the field from a rearward position. This nicely bred mare will be very hard to beat going forward and should graduate to the top level.
BLACK FELIX was ridden forward from its good gate but wilted over the late stages, perhaps the early speed was too strong with the other leader SPITFIRE ACE finishing last but would have expected a lot more from a Listed winner. Will reserve further judgement until after its next run.
The fact that the two leaders and also 4th in running LADY DOLL all dropped out makes the effort of TIMELY QUEEN who battled on strongly to hold 3rd after over-racing on the speed all that more impressive. When this Danetime mare finds a race where she can dictate in the lead I believe she will be back in the winners enclosure.
OUR OL' FELLA continues to hold its good form running home strongly along with THE CORPORATION who I thought put in a good performance for its first run back.
Fastest 600m: OUR OL' FELLA 34.12
Horse(s) to Follow: NEW IMAGE, TIMELY QUEEN
Betting
1 SPITFIRE ACE 21 - 18 - 31
2 AFGHANI 12 - 21 - 20 - 21
3 KENS DOUBLE 41 - 21 - 31 - 26
4 CHANGING LANES 31 - 71
5 OUR OL' FELLA 10 - 8 - 11 - 10
6 TIMELY QUEEN 6.5 - 5 - 6.5 - 5.5
7 BLACK FELIX 3.6 - 3.7 - 2.5 - 2.6
8 NEW IMAGE 4 - 3.2 - 4.6 - 4.2
9 SAYTORIO SCR
10 THE CORPORATION 13 - 10 - 15 - 14
11 CASANOVA JACK 61 - 31 - 51
12 LADY DOLL 31 - 26 - 41
13 SHERANN 17 - 12 - 19 - 18
Monday, July 11, 2011
The Monday Review 11.07
I am going to post these Perth Racing articles to my blog as they dont have an archive function and I can look back later for reference on here.
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THE MONDAY REVIEW with Aaron Delaporte
The Belmont Oaks Day meeting was run on a Good2 track but the overall times across the board were below normal, the track looked to be a touch chopped up from recent racing on a rain affected surface, the cold weather and overcast conditions probably also contributed.
The track played very evenly and did not advantage any type of runner.
RACE 1 - WESTSPEED NURSERY HANDICAP - 1200m - 2 YEAR OLD
Comment:
FLYING AFFAIR got back to better form with a solid win here. I Suspect it could have won by further and switch off at the finish when Harvey relaxed a bit thinking the race was won.
A good effort by PATTIE ME LASS in second who kept hitting the line well in the late stages - extra distance would be suitable for its next start.
YOU SAY SO got to the line ok and wasn’t a bad effort.
AKHEDASSET had some excuses and can be forgiven but looks to a horse who needs to race on-speed to show its best.
Several of the first starters did things wrong at the start and/or during the race and may benefit from the experience next time out especially if in weaker grade.
Fastest 600m: YOU SAY SO 34.79
Horse(s) to Follow: FLYING AFFAIR, PATTIE ME LASS
Betting
1 FLYING AFFAIR 2.6 - 2.3
2 AKHEDASSET 6 - 8 - 7.5
3 STACKS ON 6 - 7.5 - 7
4 YOU SAY SO 5.5 - 5 - 7
5 BALBONI 61 - 31 - 61
6 BURNT FIELDS 81 - 41 - 91 - 61
7 CARSON CITY 9 - 13 - 12 - 15
8 HARRY'S HORSE 17 - 12 - 20 - 19
9 LONGSTRIDE 51 - 31 - 61
10 PATTIE ME LASS 17 - 13 - 15 - 14
11 POWER FROM BEYOND 6.5 - 10 - 9 - 13
12 SALANDER'S FIRE 71 - 31 - 61
13 SHIVOO TIME 101 - 51 - 101
14 TESTAMENT 71 - 51 - 101
15 TUDOR CREEK SCR
RACE 2 - WILD TURKEY HANDICAP - 2100m - 3 YEARS OLD & UPWARDS (Ratings Race 68+)
Comment:
A good ride by Steven Parnham to get SMART TWISTER home in what is a pretty even bunch of stayers.
With HAWKEYE MORT being ridden off the speed he was able to dictate the race to suit and won it in good enough fashion. On a different day with a bit more on-speed pressure the result could have been different.
OFFER ME JEWELS was clearly the run of the race and looks to be at full fitness now getting home well into 2nd, suspect he is ready to get back into the winners stall soon.
HEART ACHE and AMELIAS DANCER are horses who need some tempo to show them best and there efforts can be forgiven.
LOVRE has been retired after a poor performance.
Fastest 600m: OFFER ME JEWELS 35.30
Horse(s) to Follow: OFFER ME JEWELS
Betting
1 HEART ACHE 5 - 14 - 12
2 HAWKEYE MORT 31 - 21 - 41
3 AMELIAS DANCER 3.6 - 3.4 - 3.7
4 SMART TWISTER 6.5 - 6 - 9
5 BURIN 9 - 12 - 10
6 AVONMORE TERRACE 5.5 - 4.4 - 5.5 - 5
7 ENDLESS TIME 7.5 - 5.5 - 6.5 - 5.5
8 LEICA SCENE 51 - 61 - 51
9 LOVRE 17 - 14 - 18 - 17
10 OFFER ME JEWELS 13 - 17 - 14
RACE 3 - AMERICAN HONEY HANDICAP - 1000m 3 YEARS OLD & UPWARDS (Ratings Race 74+)
Comment:
A terrific return by the classy filly ALL FRIARED UP who probably has some improvement to give on that run being set for some better races.
The tempo was strong which did help those coming from off the speed.
TIMELY QUEEN was a good effort boxing on strongly after getting a good run in transit, she will win more races when she gets a suitable race.
NONAME CITY and MEGEM’S BOY both ran well and up to there ability. JAY JAY MAKSTER caught the eye with its strong finishing effort and looks set for a good campaign.
OROYA GOLD was at an unsuitable distance but finished off the race nicely, can see it playing a part in some good races for the rest of its preparation.
The majority of the others disappointed.
Fastest 600m: JAY JAY MAKSTER 33.32
Horse(s) to Follow: ALL FRIARED UP, OROYA GOLD, JAY JAY MAKSTER
Betting
1 MOONLIGHT DRIVE 16 - 15 - 17 - 31
2 MEGEM'S BOY 12 - 11 - 14 - 12
3 OROYA GOLD 26 - 21 - 31 - 41
4 TIMELY QUEEN 7 - 6.5 - 8.5
5 ALL FRIARED UP 3 - 2.6 - 3.4
6 GOLD ROCKS 11 - 14 - 13 - 18
7 GUM NUT GURU 15 - 17 - 13
8 CASANOVA JACK SCR
9 NONAME CITY 7 - 10 - 8 - 11
10 ARMY MISS 31 - 21 - 31
11 JAY JAY MAKSTER 16 - 11 - 21 - 20
12 SCHOOL RUMBLE 4.6 - 4.8 - 3.6
13 SOVIET BANKER 101 - 81
RACE 4 - PERTH RACING NOW ON FACEBOOK HANDICAP - 1400m - 3 YEARS OLD & UPWARDS (Ratings Race 80+)
Comment:
MORANT won as expected but got all the favours in doing so. Perhaps got to the front too early and switched off late but it was a fairly effortless win.
TEN ACES battled on well to hold 2nd from ZESTER and MIGHTY ROSSA who had every chance.
NO JURISDICTION over-raced a bit on a moderate tempo but finished off well. It looks a horse with enough ability to win races here in WA and can be followed.
The others generally struggled and had no excuses.
Fastest 600m: NO JURISDICTION 34.66
Horse(s) to Follow: NO JURISDICTION
Betting
1 FOXY BOY 31 - 41 - 26
2 SUPERSCENIC 14 - 13 - 17 - 14
3 REFLECTIVE STAR 51 - 61
4 KENS DOUBLE 17 - 15 - 17
5 MORANT 2.2 - 1.8 - 1.95 - 1.9
6 NO JURISDICTION 9 - 10 - 8
7 COHORT SCR
8 LIE IN WAIT SCR
9 TEN ACES 12 - 9 - 15
10 ATTADALE 71 - 51 - 91 - 81
11 GREATWALL OF CHINA 51 - 61
12 MIGHTY ROSSA 6 - 11
13 ZESTER 7 - 5 - 7.5
RACE 5 STRICKLAND STAKES - 2000m - Group III - 3 YEARS OLD & UPWARDS
Comment:
Hard to take much out of this race which was run at a very slow tempo for the class of gallopers engaged.
GOD HAS SPOKEN settled best and got all the favours to put in a good effort to win. It was a much better performance from this galloper who had struggled in recent starts. I will reserve judgement on whether it is back to its absolute best after next start.
KING KOOL KAT and BATTLE EMBLEM did good jobs after over racing in the run.
IMPRESSIVE JEUNEY was a big flop but the riding tactics looked to be against her, she is much better than that and hopefully just a blip on the radar against her very good overall career form.
SENSE OF PURPOSE did a good job at her first start in top grade.
Fastest 600m: SENSE OF PURPOSE 35.77
Horse(s) to Follow: Nil.
Betting
1 KING KOOL KAT 2.5 - 2.2 - 2.5 - 2.4
2 GOD HAS SPOKEN 21 - 26 - 16
3 BATTLE EMBLEM 8 - 6 - 8 - 7.5
4 SARATIME 51 - 31 - 51
5 KAWATIRI 51 - 31 - 51
6 THE UNDERWORLD SCR
7 IMPRESSIVE JEUNEY 3.2 - 2.4 - 3.1
8 SENSE OF PURPOSE 9 - 7 - 10 - 8
RACE 6 DAYANA PLATE - 2000m - 3 YEAR OLD Colts & Geldings
Comment:
A very good race here run at a strong tempo which favoured those coming off the pace.
The winner was well ridden and finished best to score. The first 7 across the line were all good efforts and look to have staying potential for the future.
MR VADIM probably went too hard in front and although dropping out badly in the late stages may be a horse to forgive for its next preparation – it has scope for further improvement.
Fastest 600m: BLACK MOMENT 36.10
Horse(s) to Follow: BLACK MOMENT
Betting
1 PROUD HERO 6.5 - 7 - 5.5
2 MEDIA ALERT 4.6 - 6 - 5
3 STORMY SCENE 51 - 41
4 PRIVATE O'DEA 4.4 - 7 - 6.5
5 THE PUPSTER 101 - 151 - 101
6 SINGLE WARRIOR 8.5 - 8 - 11
7 WILLOW BRIDGE 5 - 4.6 - 5.5 - 4.8
8 BLACK MOMENT 15 - 9 - 14 - 9
9 WINDINTHEPILLOWS 21 - 41
10 MR VADIM 11 - 14 - 13
11 STOMPIN 21 - 13 - 17 - 14
12 MAC'S MINT 41 - 61
13 ROBINHO 31 - 21 - 41 - 31
14 THE RAMADA 51 - 71
RACE 7 - BELMONT OAKS - 2000m - Listed Race - 3 YEAR OLD Fillies
Comment :
A very slowly run affair which heavily favoured the leaders however MISS TIPSY TOPSY was still good enough to sweep around them and win impressively.
THE OTHER HARV ran into dead ends all the way up the straight but flashed late into 4th, it was very unlucky.
The favorite SWEET SERENITY was ridden against its normal pattern but given the race was slowly run probably should have done better, it may not have got the journey.
SVARA had every chance and was disappointing.
The remainder were fairly average and I expect these fillies will all be best suited against there own sex or low grade in future racing.
Fastest 600m: MISS TIPSY TOPSY 35.14
Horse(s) to Follow: MISS TIPSY TOPSY, THE OTHER HARV
Betting
1 SWEET SERENITY 2.5 - 2.05 - 2.5 - 2.4
2 JOBETH SCR
3 SVARA 8 - 4.8 - 5.5 - 4.8
4 LADYSEA SCR
5 MISS TIPSY TOPSY 12 - 9 - 12 - 11
6 PRINCESS VIVIEN 51 - 61 - 31 - 51
7 THE OTHER HARV 7 - 5 - 7.5 - 6.5
8 DEMON QUEEN 9 - 6.5 - 9 - 8.5
9 VIARISE 51 - 15 - 26 - 21
10 DEPORTMENT 16 - 15 - 20
11 A TRUE BUSINESS 81 - 31 - 71 - 51
12 LIGHTNING SKY 61 - 31 - 61
13 GOLDEN FRIARS SCR
14 GRAND DETTE 61 - 41 - 71
15 TEDDYS MATE (EM1) 81 - 101 - 61 - 101 - 91
16 LILURA (EM2) 151 - 91 - 201 - 151
RACE 8 PERTH RACING CHRISTMAS IN JULY 30/7 HANDICAP - 1400m - 3 YEARS OLD & UPWARDS (Ratings Race 62-74)
Comment:
Another race that was run fairly slowly run which was a bit surprising given the big field.
This allowed out of form horses such as REVY JAY, I OWE YOU, GENERAL ALBERT and HIGHEST HONOUR to finish in the first half of the field after racing on pace.
The winner was clearly the best run here coming from a midfield position to win comfortably.
REVISTED finished strongly and put in another good performance to back up its first up run, won’t be long before it wins a race.
Those in the betting who settled back in the field particularly MASTER MARLON, MERIMBULA and MODERT ART can be forgiven as they could not get into the race off the slow tempo.
ROSE OF MAY can also be forgiven as it over-raced after stumbling badly at the start, its best racing is from an on-pace position and was so was never a winning possibility.
Fastest 600m: REVISITED 34.99
Horse(s) to Follow: STARLIGHT LADY, REVISITED
Betting
1 MASTER MARLON 14 - 10 - 14 - 13
2 MERIMBULA 6.5 - 7.5 - 5.5 - 7.5 - 7
3 REVY JAY 61 - 21 - 31
4 GENERAL ALBERT 81 - 41 - 81
5 INCOHERENT SCR
6 MODERN ART 21 - 16- 26
7 ROCKING THE BLUES SCR
8 ROSMOPOLITAN 17 - 12 - 18
9 HIGHEST HONOUR 19 - 11 - 14 - 12
10 CAROONED 12 - 8 - 11 - 7.5
11 SMART CHANCE 41 - 20
12 NOMAD 17 - 14 - 17 - 15
13 ROSE OF MAY 5 - 3.8 - 5.5 - 4.2
14 VILLAGIO 51 - 21 - 26
15 REVISITED 11 - 16
16 STARLIGHT LADY 6.5 - 3.6 - 6
17 I OWE YOU (EM1) 101 - 51 - 101
18 ALANA'S SECRET (EM2) SCR
19 PRINCE MAHER (EM3) 101 - 151
20 KENBON (EM4) SCR
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THE MONDAY REVIEW with Aaron Delaporte
The Belmont Oaks Day meeting was run on a Good2 track but the overall times across the board were below normal, the track looked to be a touch chopped up from recent racing on a rain affected surface, the cold weather and overcast conditions probably also contributed.
The track played very evenly and did not advantage any type of runner.
RACE 1 - WESTSPEED NURSERY HANDICAP - 1200m - 2 YEAR OLD
Comment:
FLYING AFFAIR got back to better form with a solid win here. I Suspect it could have won by further and switch off at the finish when Harvey relaxed a bit thinking the race was won.
A good effort by PATTIE ME LASS in second who kept hitting the line well in the late stages - extra distance would be suitable for its next start.
YOU SAY SO got to the line ok and wasn’t a bad effort.
AKHEDASSET had some excuses and can be forgiven but looks to a horse who needs to race on-speed to show its best.
Several of the first starters did things wrong at the start and/or during the race and may benefit from the experience next time out especially if in weaker grade.
Fastest 600m: YOU SAY SO 34.79
Horse(s) to Follow: FLYING AFFAIR, PATTIE ME LASS
Betting
1 FLYING AFFAIR 2.6 - 2.3
2 AKHEDASSET 6 - 8 - 7.5
3 STACKS ON 6 - 7.5 - 7
4 YOU SAY SO 5.5 - 5 - 7
5 BALBONI 61 - 31 - 61
6 BURNT FIELDS 81 - 41 - 91 - 61
7 CARSON CITY 9 - 13 - 12 - 15
8 HARRY'S HORSE 17 - 12 - 20 - 19
9 LONGSTRIDE 51 - 31 - 61
10 PATTIE ME LASS 17 - 13 - 15 - 14
11 POWER FROM BEYOND 6.5 - 10 - 9 - 13
12 SALANDER'S FIRE 71 - 31 - 61
13 SHIVOO TIME 101 - 51 - 101
14 TESTAMENT 71 - 51 - 101
15 TUDOR CREEK SCR
RACE 2 - WILD TURKEY HANDICAP - 2100m - 3 YEARS OLD & UPWARDS (Ratings Race 68+)
Comment:
A good ride by Steven Parnham to get SMART TWISTER home in what is a pretty even bunch of stayers.
With HAWKEYE MORT being ridden off the speed he was able to dictate the race to suit and won it in good enough fashion. On a different day with a bit more on-speed pressure the result could have been different.
OFFER ME JEWELS was clearly the run of the race and looks to be at full fitness now getting home well into 2nd, suspect he is ready to get back into the winners stall soon.
HEART ACHE and AMELIAS DANCER are horses who need some tempo to show them best and there efforts can be forgiven.
LOVRE has been retired after a poor performance.
Fastest 600m: OFFER ME JEWELS 35.30
Horse(s) to Follow: OFFER ME JEWELS
Betting
1 HEART ACHE 5 - 14 - 12
2 HAWKEYE MORT 31 - 21 - 41
3 AMELIAS DANCER 3.6 - 3.4 - 3.7
4 SMART TWISTER 6.5 - 6 - 9
5 BURIN 9 - 12 - 10
6 AVONMORE TERRACE 5.5 - 4.4 - 5.5 - 5
7 ENDLESS TIME 7.5 - 5.5 - 6.5 - 5.5
8 LEICA SCENE 51 - 61 - 51
9 LOVRE 17 - 14 - 18 - 17
10 OFFER ME JEWELS 13 - 17 - 14
RACE 3 - AMERICAN HONEY HANDICAP - 1000m 3 YEARS OLD & UPWARDS (Ratings Race 74+)
Comment:
A terrific return by the classy filly ALL FRIARED UP who probably has some improvement to give on that run being set for some better races.
The tempo was strong which did help those coming from off the speed.
TIMELY QUEEN was a good effort boxing on strongly after getting a good run in transit, she will win more races when she gets a suitable race.
NONAME CITY and MEGEM’S BOY both ran well and up to there ability. JAY JAY MAKSTER caught the eye with its strong finishing effort and looks set for a good campaign.
OROYA GOLD was at an unsuitable distance but finished off the race nicely, can see it playing a part in some good races for the rest of its preparation.
The majority of the others disappointed.
Fastest 600m: JAY JAY MAKSTER 33.32
Horse(s) to Follow: ALL FRIARED UP, OROYA GOLD, JAY JAY MAKSTER
Betting
1 MOONLIGHT DRIVE 16 - 15 - 17 - 31
2 MEGEM'S BOY 12 - 11 - 14 - 12
3 OROYA GOLD 26 - 21 - 31 - 41
4 TIMELY QUEEN 7 - 6.5 - 8.5
5 ALL FRIARED UP 3 - 2.6 - 3.4
6 GOLD ROCKS 11 - 14 - 13 - 18
7 GUM NUT GURU 15 - 17 - 13
8 CASANOVA JACK SCR
9 NONAME CITY 7 - 10 - 8 - 11
10 ARMY MISS 31 - 21 - 31
11 JAY JAY MAKSTER 16 - 11 - 21 - 20
12 SCHOOL RUMBLE 4.6 - 4.8 - 3.6
13 SOVIET BANKER 101 - 81
RACE 4 - PERTH RACING NOW ON FACEBOOK HANDICAP - 1400m - 3 YEARS OLD & UPWARDS (Ratings Race 80+)
Comment:
MORANT won as expected but got all the favours in doing so. Perhaps got to the front too early and switched off late but it was a fairly effortless win.
TEN ACES battled on well to hold 2nd from ZESTER and MIGHTY ROSSA who had every chance.
NO JURISDICTION over-raced a bit on a moderate tempo but finished off well. It looks a horse with enough ability to win races here in WA and can be followed.
The others generally struggled and had no excuses.
Fastest 600m: NO JURISDICTION 34.66
Horse(s) to Follow: NO JURISDICTION
Betting
1 FOXY BOY 31 - 41 - 26
2 SUPERSCENIC 14 - 13 - 17 - 14
3 REFLECTIVE STAR 51 - 61
4 KENS DOUBLE 17 - 15 - 17
5 MORANT 2.2 - 1.8 - 1.95 - 1.9
6 NO JURISDICTION 9 - 10 - 8
7 COHORT SCR
8 LIE IN WAIT SCR
9 TEN ACES 12 - 9 - 15
10 ATTADALE 71 - 51 - 91 - 81
11 GREATWALL OF CHINA 51 - 61
12 MIGHTY ROSSA 6 - 11
13 ZESTER 7 - 5 - 7.5
RACE 5 STRICKLAND STAKES - 2000m - Group III - 3 YEARS OLD & UPWARDS
Comment:
Hard to take much out of this race which was run at a very slow tempo for the class of gallopers engaged.
GOD HAS SPOKEN settled best and got all the favours to put in a good effort to win. It was a much better performance from this galloper who had struggled in recent starts. I will reserve judgement on whether it is back to its absolute best after next start.
KING KOOL KAT and BATTLE EMBLEM did good jobs after over racing in the run.
IMPRESSIVE JEUNEY was a big flop but the riding tactics looked to be against her, she is much better than that and hopefully just a blip on the radar against her very good overall career form.
SENSE OF PURPOSE did a good job at her first start in top grade.
Fastest 600m: SENSE OF PURPOSE 35.77
Horse(s) to Follow: Nil.
Betting
1 KING KOOL KAT 2.5 - 2.2 - 2.5 - 2.4
2 GOD HAS SPOKEN 21 - 26 - 16
3 BATTLE EMBLEM 8 - 6 - 8 - 7.5
4 SARATIME 51 - 31 - 51
5 KAWATIRI 51 - 31 - 51
6 THE UNDERWORLD SCR
7 IMPRESSIVE JEUNEY 3.2 - 2.4 - 3.1
8 SENSE OF PURPOSE 9 - 7 - 10 - 8
RACE 6 DAYANA PLATE - 2000m - 3 YEAR OLD Colts & Geldings
Comment:
A very good race here run at a strong tempo which favoured those coming off the pace.
The winner was well ridden and finished best to score. The first 7 across the line were all good efforts and look to have staying potential for the future.
MR VADIM probably went too hard in front and although dropping out badly in the late stages may be a horse to forgive for its next preparation – it has scope for further improvement.
Fastest 600m: BLACK MOMENT 36.10
Horse(s) to Follow: BLACK MOMENT
Betting
1 PROUD HERO 6.5 - 7 - 5.5
2 MEDIA ALERT 4.6 - 6 - 5
3 STORMY SCENE 51 - 41
4 PRIVATE O'DEA 4.4 - 7 - 6.5
5 THE PUPSTER 101 - 151 - 101
6 SINGLE WARRIOR 8.5 - 8 - 11
7 WILLOW BRIDGE 5 - 4.6 - 5.5 - 4.8
8 BLACK MOMENT 15 - 9 - 14 - 9
9 WINDINTHEPILLOWS 21 - 41
10 MR VADIM 11 - 14 - 13
11 STOMPIN 21 - 13 - 17 - 14
12 MAC'S MINT 41 - 61
13 ROBINHO 31 - 21 - 41 - 31
14 THE RAMADA 51 - 71
RACE 7 - BELMONT OAKS - 2000m - Listed Race - 3 YEAR OLD Fillies
Comment :
A very slowly run affair which heavily favoured the leaders however MISS TIPSY TOPSY was still good enough to sweep around them and win impressively.
THE OTHER HARV ran into dead ends all the way up the straight but flashed late into 4th, it was very unlucky.
The favorite SWEET SERENITY was ridden against its normal pattern but given the race was slowly run probably should have done better, it may not have got the journey.
SVARA had every chance and was disappointing.
The remainder were fairly average and I expect these fillies will all be best suited against there own sex or low grade in future racing.
Fastest 600m: MISS TIPSY TOPSY 35.14
Horse(s) to Follow: MISS TIPSY TOPSY, THE OTHER HARV
Betting
1 SWEET SERENITY 2.5 - 2.05 - 2.5 - 2.4
2 JOBETH SCR
3 SVARA 8 - 4.8 - 5.5 - 4.8
4 LADYSEA SCR
5 MISS TIPSY TOPSY 12 - 9 - 12 - 11
6 PRINCESS VIVIEN 51 - 61 - 31 - 51
7 THE OTHER HARV 7 - 5 - 7.5 - 6.5
8 DEMON QUEEN 9 - 6.5 - 9 - 8.5
9 VIARISE 51 - 15 - 26 - 21
10 DEPORTMENT 16 - 15 - 20
11 A TRUE BUSINESS 81 - 31 - 71 - 51
12 LIGHTNING SKY 61 - 31 - 61
13 GOLDEN FRIARS SCR
14 GRAND DETTE 61 - 41 - 71
15 TEDDYS MATE (EM1) 81 - 101 - 61 - 101 - 91
16 LILURA (EM2) 151 - 91 - 201 - 151
RACE 8 PERTH RACING CHRISTMAS IN JULY 30/7 HANDICAP - 1400m - 3 YEARS OLD & UPWARDS (Ratings Race 62-74)
Comment:
Another race that was run fairly slowly run which was a bit surprising given the big field.
This allowed out of form horses such as REVY JAY, I OWE YOU, GENERAL ALBERT and HIGHEST HONOUR to finish in the first half of the field after racing on pace.
The winner was clearly the best run here coming from a midfield position to win comfortably.
REVISTED finished strongly and put in another good performance to back up its first up run, won’t be long before it wins a race.
Those in the betting who settled back in the field particularly MASTER MARLON, MERIMBULA and MODERT ART can be forgiven as they could not get into the race off the slow tempo.
ROSE OF MAY can also be forgiven as it over-raced after stumbling badly at the start, its best racing is from an on-pace position and was so was never a winning possibility.
Fastest 600m: REVISITED 34.99
Horse(s) to Follow: STARLIGHT LADY, REVISITED
Betting
1 MASTER MARLON 14 - 10 - 14 - 13
2 MERIMBULA 6.5 - 7.5 - 5.5 - 7.5 - 7
3 REVY JAY 61 - 21 - 31
4 GENERAL ALBERT 81 - 41 - 81
5 INCOHERENT SCR
6 MODERN ART 21 - 16- 26
7 ROCKING THE BLUES SCR
8 ROSMOPOLITAN 17 - 12 - 18
9 HIGHEST HONOUR 19 - 11 - 14 - 12
10 CAROONED 12 - 8 - 11 - 7.5
11 SMART CHANCE 41 - 20
12 NOMAD 17 - 14 - 17 - 15
13 ROSE OF MAY 5 - 3.8 - 5.5 - 4.2
14 VILLAGIO 51 - 21 - 26
15 REVISITED 11 - 16
16 STARLIGHT LADY 6.5 - 3.6 - 6
17 I OWE YOU (EM1) 101 - 51 - 101
18 ALANA'S SECRET (EM2) SCR
19 PRINCE MAHER (EM3) 101 - 151
20 KENBON (EM4) SCR
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Barracking for Barakey
Part of the excitement of being an ethusiastic thoroughbred racing follower is finding that next superstar of the turf and watching his career unfold.
WA has had the privelege of unleashing some of the best sprinting talent on Australia with horses like Placid Ark, Miss Andretti, Scenic Blast, Marasco and more recently Hay List and I reckon we have another one on the scene now in Barakey.
After seeing this horse trial twice at Belmont I confided to a few close racing friends that I thought this horse could be something special. He was related to 2 stakeswinners and on sheer raw talent from what I saw in those trials compared to his relations he looked to be just as good if not better. Thankfully he has not disappointed on raceday.
As a punter you don't get many chances to back a really good horse in low grade races but often with the benefit of hindsight they are just terrific bets. How many punters would knock down there grandmothers to get on Black Caviar at $3 which was her price on debut in an average 2yo race. Unfortunately Barakey was only $1.70 on debut and $1.40 at his latest start but as they say in the classics "its better than bank interest" and whilst I won't be able to retire on those odds I doubt you find better no risk propositions.
Some people will say he hasn't beaten anything yet but it is not who you beat but how you beat them. His times and ease of the win just say it all. Plus I just love it when a trainer has a good horse and they know it. Jimmy Taylor has been around a long time and doesn't get too carried away with things but you have to take notive when he gives them a wrap. His classic comment after the last win was that he had 6 to 8 lengths up his sleeve and heaven help anything against him if that is the case.
I have been fortunate enough to be oncourse to see Barakey in his 2 starts so far and I plan on being them to see him whenever or wherever he starts for the rest of his career. This Saturday he will make his presence felt once again at Belmont. The feature race will be the Belmont Oaks but I suspect there will be a lot more interest in Barakey. Eastern States racing media has already got him on the radar due to Jimmy Taylor making comparisons with Hay List and I'm hoping he develops just a big a following.
Of interest this Saturday will be how many runners are prepared to take him on and what price bookies will bet. I suspect not many and very short will be the answer.
I jokingly made reference that Black Caviar will not come to Perth for the Winterbottom because they want to avoid having to clash with Barakey but imagine if she did come and Perth had a legimate challenger. With Perth moving to a super Saturday with the Railway on the same day I expect it could be the biggest day of racing Ascot has ever seen.
Anyway I invite everyone to join in on the journey of Barracking for Barakey.
Thanks to Perth Racing for posting his last win on Youtube and welldone to Darren MacAullay for such a great call and recognising his greatness in just his 2nd start.
WA has had the privelege of unleashing some of the best sprinting talent on Australia with horses like Placid Ark, Miss Andretti, Scenic Blast, Marasco and more recently Hay List and I reckon we have another one on the scene now in Barakey.
After seeing this horse trial twice at Belmont I confided to a few close racing friends that I thought this horse could be something special. He was related to 2 stakeswinners and on sheer raw talent from what I saw in those trials compared to his relations he looked to be just as good if not better. Thankfully he has not disappointed on raceday.
As a punter you don't get many chances to back a really good horse in low grade races but often with the benefit of hindsight they are just terrific bets. How many punters would knock down there grandmothers to get on Black Caviar at $3 which was her price on debut in an average 2yo race. Unfortunately Barakey was only $1.70 on debut and $1.40 at his latest start but as they say in the classics "its better than bank interest" and whilst I won't be able to retire on those odds I doubt you find better no risk propositions.
Some people will say he hasn't beaten anything yet but it is not who you beat but how you beat them. His times and ease of the win just say it all. Plus I just love it when a trainer has a good horse and they know it. Jimmy Taylor has been around a long time and doesn't get too carried away with things but you have to take notive when he gives them a wrap. His classic comment after the last win was that he had 6 to 8 lengths up his sleeve and heaven help anything against him if that is the case.
I have been fortunate enough to be oncourse to see Barakey in his 2 starts so far and I plan on being them to see him whenever or wherever he starts for the rest of his career. This Saturday he will make his presence felt once again at Belmont. The feature race will be the Belmont Oaks but I suspect there will be a lot more interest in Barakey. Eastern States racing media has already got him on the radar due to Jimmy Taylor making comparisons with Hay List and I'm hoping he develops just a big a following.
Of interest this Saturday will be how many runners are prepared to take him on and what price bookies will bet. I suspect not many and very short will be the answer.
I jokingly made reference that Black Caviar will not come to Perth for the Winterbottom because they want to avoid having to clash with Barakey but imagine if she did come and Perth had a legimate challenger. With Perth moving to a super Saturday with the Railway on the same day I expect it could be the biggest day of racing Ascot has ever seen.
Anyway I invite everyone to join in on the journey of Barracking for Barakey.
Thanks to Perth Racing for posting his last win on Youtube and welldone to Darren MacAullay for such a great call and recognising his greatness in just his 2nd start.
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