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