1 May 2008
RACE 1
TEMPEST ROMERO (Robert Cooper): Placed in just 3 of 12 outings before falling here Apr 10. Well held on disclosed form.
JUNIOR COOL (Dale Richardson): Back in distance after 15 lens last of six in 36.81 at Nowra Apr 12. Not expected to worry this lot.
RISING PUZZLE (Ken Staines): Battled on without threatening when 5 1/2 lens 2nd in 26.19 at Canberra Apr 27. Fell at only previous start here Mar 13. Each way.
MIDDLE STUMP (John Heard): On the pace t/out when 3 lens 2nd in 30.38 at Gardens Apr 18. New here but this is not tough. Expected to measure up.
JACSLYN'S JEWEL (Mark Alamango): Had box 4 and never in the hunt when 16 lens last in 30.68 here Apr 17 at debut. Must improve to feature.
KING'S LOOT (Eric Robinson): First starter by King’s Cadet out of Cherelise.
LITTLE MISS EMO (Mark Arncliffe): Poorly performed in easier class at Lithgow do date. Prefer to see here.
THUNDER SPOOK (Wally Lutiger): Beaten a long way in each of three starts here. Cannot recommend.
MAD THUNDER (Wally Lutiger): Soundly beaten and not managed a place in 4 starts. Looking to others.
RACE 2
TIME ON EARTH (Owen Langley): Had box 8 when 8 3/4 lens 2nd in 30.70 here Apr 24 at local debut. Can show a turn of speed and stays under notice.
PEZ DISPENSER (Shaun Evans): Made some ground late when 9 lens 3rd in 30.50 here Apr 24. Faced the starter only twice and open to further improvement.
TINY THUNDER (Wally Lutiger): Placed in 10 of 17 starts before landing 30.50 maiden win here Apr 24. This is not tough and looks a major player.
CYCLONE TOPAZ (Barry Burnet): Started a 20/1 chance and never a factor when 10 lens 4th in 30.70 here Apr 24 at local debut. Happy to risk at this stage.
SILVER SHIRLEY (John Fleming): Made the pace from box 1 and untroubled when 8 3/4 lens winner in 30.70 here Apr 24 at debut. This is tougher but commands respect.
SHIRAZ SHAZ (Stephen Barwick): Closest at the finish when 9 lens 3rd in 30.70 here Apr 24. Not endowed with speed and looks to have the job ahead.
LIGHTENING LIZZY (Fred Malone): Slow to begin from box 5 and finished 10 lens 4th in 30.50 here Apr 24 at debut. Tested again.
MISS ADONNA (Ewen Cameron): Placed for the 6th time in 9 starts when 8 1/2 lens 2nd in 30.50 here Apr 24. Slow to begin last time and can improve that aspect.
MISS SUMMER FLY (Julian Micallef): Poorly performed at only two starts here and at Nowra. Looking to others.
BLACK PINS (Les Deguara): Still looking for a win after 17 starts (6 placings). At long odds when 12 lens 7th in 30.70 here Apr 24. Tested again.
RACE 3
SUPER HAND (Ray Steele): Speedy customer which has won his past three starts at Richmond (incl record breaking 22.37) and Maitland over 400m. No doubt he will lead but the final 50m is the test.
TELLE SOPHIE (Neil Falk): Always well back when 11 lens last in 30.12 at WP Apr 26. Into veteran class and local results have not been flash. Others preferred.
MISS VOLTAGE (Andrew Drapiewski): Accounted for moderate opposition in 23.17 over 400m at Bulli Apr 16 when resuming from a break. Backed up at Goulburn Apr 19 and could only manage 7 1/2 lens 5th in 30.68. Place preferred.
LONELY LIVING (Domenic Traino): Finished strongly to post 1 3/4 lens win in 30.90 at Richmond Apr 21. No threat when 7 1/2 lens 5th in 30.68 there Apr 25 before 5th in 30.33 at WP Apr 28. Faces a stern test from this middle alley.
YALLAH FLIGHT (Rose Parrish): Never a factor when 11 lens 5th in 30.20 here Apr 24. Results have been mixed since landing career best 30.19 win here Mar 27. Happy to risk at this stage.
KUMTA SNIP (Wally Lutiger): Made some ground late when 9 1/4 lens 3rd in 30.20 here Apr 24. Lacks early speed and this awkward alley is no help. Others preferred.
SASSY REBEL (John Rudd): Struggled since landing 35.11 all-the-way win over 600m here Feb 7. Races best here but prefer to wait until she strikes form again.
CUSTOM ROYAL (Joe Stivala): Strike rate is not flash and well held when 4 3/4 lens 3rd in 30.33 at WP Apr 28. Risky beginner and minor claims are best again.
JAMES BANNER (Diane Wells): New here when 10 lens 4th in 30.20 Apr 24. Again well held when 10 lens 6th in 20.74 at Appin Apr 27. Preferred in something easier.
HIGHWAY ZIP (Doug Martin): Failed twice at this track in April following a break. Tested again.
RACE 4
MISS SUMMER FLY (Julian Micallef): Failed in 30.38 at Nowra Dec 26 at debut. Resumed with 10 lens 5th in 30.50 here Apr 26. Must improve to feature.
CELESTIAL DIVA (Andrew Drapiewski): Lacks early speed and never a factor when 7 3/4 lens 5th in 26.53 at Potts
Park Apr 26 when resuming from a short break. Lacks genuine pace and well held in two previous starts here.
CYCLONE PRINCESS (Sandra Clissold): At or near the tail in three starts since 8 3/4 lens 3rd in slow 30.93 here Apr 10. Tested again.
MIGHTY THOR (Neville Brown): No threat when 11 lens 4th in 4th in 30.02 here Apr 24. Not a quick beginner yet commands respect on 8 lens 3rd in smart 30.03 here Apr 17.
SHY BOND (Mark Arncliffe): Finished 11 lens away when 4th in 30.62 at Lithgow Apr 26 at debut. Prefer to see here.
DIRECT INJECTION (Daryl Bates): Not a quick beginner. At long odds and never a in the hunt when 23 lens 7th in 26.61 at Bulli Apr 23. Tested again.
OPRAH HAND (Alan Laverty): Had this alley when 11 lens 4th in 30.02 here Apr 24. This looks easier yet minor claims are best again.
GREENANE POSSUM (Mathew Wotton): Placed for only the second time in 20 starts when 4 3/4 lens 3rd in 26.53 at Potts
Park Apr 26. Others preferred.
MAD THUNDER (Wally Lutiger): Soundly beaten and not managed a place in 4 starts. Looking to others.
RACE 5
THUNDER
COL (Wally Lutiger): Failed twice since 5 1/4 lens 3rd in 30.06 here Apr 10. Lacks genuine pace and others have stronger claims.
LITTLE TOOTER (Sue Holland): Never a factor when 10 lens 7th in 30.19 here Apr 24. Saluted only once in 17 starts here (30.61). Others preferred.
BANDOLERO FOX (Chris Arletos): Led from box 1 and landed 31.35 Richmond win Apr 11 before 8 1/4 lens 3rd in 30.31 at WP Apr 26. On the improve and has won here in 30.37. Right in contention.
THUNDER SUZ (Wally Lutiger): Consistent placegetter before 30.20 all-the-way win here Apr 17. Up in grade and never a factor when 7 3/4 lens last of seven in 30.31 here Apr 24. Gets another chance.
SILKY CHARM (Jason Magri): Trailed the lead to the turn and finished best to land 3/4 len win in 30.02 here Apr 24. Very tough to beat should she get room to move early on.
SASSY SPIDER (Ron Alcock): Untroubled when 30.79 winner at Potts
Park Apr 26. This is considerably tougher. Place preferred.
MON DIEU (Majella Ferguson): New here when 2 3/4 lens 2nd in 30.31 Apr 24. Reliable beginner which will be improved. Right in contention again.
BRAVO ROYAL (Joe Stivala): Back from a 6 week break when 17 lens 6th in 30.19 here Apr 23. Lacks early speed and will need luck to feature.
MISS FIESTA (Andrew Drapiewski): Poorly performed at Gosford, Goulburn and Potts
Park at past three outings. Tested again.
JUDD'S OSTI (Robert Cooper): Struggled at Nowra and Goulburn in recent weeks. Cannot recommend.
RACE 6
FAME STORY (Chris Arletos): Had this alley when 7 3/4 lens 5th in 30.18 at WP Apr 26. Drops in grade but not managed a win for 11 months. Place preferred.
TAYLA MAGOO (Simon Rhodes): Outclassed when distant 4th in slick 29.92 (best) at WP Apr 28. This is more suitable but new to 600m and he tends to get a little wide. Each way.
DANA LOU LOU (Neville Brown): Quickly led from box 2 and landed 34.94 win here Apr 24. This is no tougher and looks the one to beat again.
IRINKA BRONTE (Fred Malone): Cut down in the latter stages when 1 1/2 lens 2nd in 35.00 here Apr 24 when making local debut. Only lightly raced and open to further improvement.
FINE ELEMENT (Hajnalka Stankovic): Mixed form here at this trip before landing 15.91 Appin win Apr 27. Awkwardly drawn but can show pace. Trifecta chance.
CLAPPO (Loretta Rice): Well supported but could only manage 7 1/2 lens 4th in 35.00 here Apr 24. Safely held in each of two starts here last month at 600m. Must improve to feature.
SHEER GOLD (Anthony Grech): Best result for some time when 4 lens 3rd in 34.88 here Mar 27. Mixes box manners and looks to have the job ahead from this wide alley.
BIG BUBBA DUDLEY (Diane Wells): Lacks early speed and wins have been well spaced. Well held when 7 3/4 lens 6th in 42.57 over 717m at Richmond Apr 18. Not expected to worry this lot.
WARRIOR ASSASSIN (Noel Ovington): Struggled since landing slow 26.79 Goulburn maiden win Feb 2. Preferred in something easier.
DADDY'S ROSE (Charlie Sultana): Checked at the first turn and finished 20 lens last in 29.98 here Mar 20. Sparingly raced in recent times and tested in this class.
RACE 7
BRANDED (James Coyle): Impressed when strong 30.22 WP winner Apr 19. Up in grade when 10 lens 3rd in 29.51 (record) there Apr 26. Lacks early speed but has won here in 29.90. The testing material.
IRISH DAPPER (Andrew Drapiewski): Back after injury when 3 3/4 lens 3rd in 20.05 at Goulburn Mar 22. Followed with 3 1/4 lens 4th in 20.11 there Apr 19. Has won here in 30.16 and should not be underestimated.
TORS CHANCE (Mark Arncliffe): Results have been mixed before landing 30.68 win here Apr 24. This has more depth. Place preferred.
MY BOY COOPER (Loretta Rice): Cut down in the latter stages when 1 1/4 lens 2nd in 30.20 here Apr 24. Nearing another win and best results have come at this venue. Chance in an open affair.
MARY'S ACHIEVER (Eric Grunske): Improved sharply to land 30.33 win here Apr 17. Tends to get back in the early stages and this middle alley does not help. Will be afforded no mistakes.
DANA KNUCKLES (Neville Brown): Accounted for moderate opposition in 30.19 here Apr 24. Recent box manners have been reliable yet best results have come from inside boxes. Each way.
MISS AMANDA (Andrew Drapiewski): Given a break following 13 lens last of seven in 30.28 here Mar 11. Failed twice since landing 30.28 all-the-way win here Feb 28 but can measure up should she begin on terms.
SUPER BUCKS (Simon Rhodes): On the pace t/out when 2 3/4 lens 2nd in 29.83 Derby Final here Apr 24. Backs up after 2 3/4 lens 2nd in 30.11 at WP Apr 28. Right in contention again.
TOORALOO (Alex Anderson): Closest at the finish when 4 1/2 lens 3rd in 25.57 at Canberra Apr 27. Well held in each of two starts in April following a 14 week break. This will test.
RACE 8
SMASHING JEN (Neil Falk): Slow to begin from box 1 and finished 11 lens 5th in 30.20 here Apr 26. Drops in class and better suited at this trip. Respect.
WAZZA BARGAIN (Mark Arncliffe): Always well back when 5 3/4 lens 6th in 36.05 at Richmond Apr 25 when resuming from a break. Not a quick beginner and others preferred.
LALIE (Alex Anderson): Quickly led from box 1 and landed 42.89 WP win Apr 21. Local results have not been flash but hard to beat if she can replicate the WP offering.
SPINAYARN GEM (Edward McPhee): Never in the hunt when 7 1/4 lens 6th in 42.12 at WP Mar 3 and now resuming. Lacks early speed and this middle alley does not help. Looking to others.
SILENT BLAST (Ken Staines): Worked to the line strongly when 2 1/4 lens 3rd in 42.89 at WP Apr 21. Suited in this class and showed good sprint form here late last year. The testing material.
YALLAH TARGET (George Micallef): Closest at the finish when 3 1/2 lens 3rd in 30.31 here Apr 24. Saluted only once in 15 starts and prefer to see at 600m debut.
MRS. WILLOW (Steve White): Failed twice at Nowra since landing 30.37 win there Apr 14. Untried at this longer trip. The betting will be the best guide.
FANCY NIMBUS (Neville Brown): At long odds and never a factor when 8 1/4 lens 6th in 34.94 here Apr 24. Not managed a win for just over 10 months. Others have stronger claims.
DALALLA'S DRINK (John Grech): Failed here and at Nowra last month following a break. Local form has been poor and others preferred.
AWESOME LIBBY (John Rudd): Lacks early speed and managed a place only twice in 9 starts here. Backs up after 6th in 36.04 at Richmond Apr 28. Others preferred.
RACE 9
CAWBOURNE CHOPER (Robert Cooper): Had this alley when 20.18 winner at Goulburn Mar 15 and now resuming. Mixes box manners yet has the ability to measure up.
SPEEDY CAMEO (Barry Burnet): Improved sharply to land 21.17 all-the-way win at Nowra Apr 19. Up in class when 10 lens 5th in 22.90 at Bulli Apr 23. Tested again.
FOREVER LOVE (Allen Thomas): Each of three wins (9 starts) have been posted at Goulburn over 350m. Backs up after 20.36 win there Apr 26. Place preferred.
SPARE A ZAC (Domenic Tesoriero): Short-course specialist which landed 17.42 Potts Park win Apr 19. Local record is sound and commands respect in an open affair.
POTENT PACE (Wayne White): In good form at Canberra over 310m before 20.03 win at Goulburn Apr 26. Runner-up in 2 of 3 starts here at this trip. Right in contention again.
JIMMY ARDFIRE (Tim Ferrier): Quickly led from box 8 and landed career best 17.20 win at Potts Park Apr 26. This is tougher and new here. The betting will be the best guide.
ALL OUR DREAMS (John Richardson): Solidly performed in easier class at Nowra over 365m in recent weeks. Finished best to post 21.32 win there Apr 25. Local form has not been flash. Take on trust.
WILLIE BE WILD (John Aul): Led from box 1 and landed smart 22.68 win over 400m at Bulli Feb 27. Resumed at the same track Apr 16 but slow to begin from the rails and finished 9 1/2 lens last in 22.87. Gets another chance.
EARLY EXIT (Stan Beckingham): Had box 7 when 4 1/2 lens 3rd in smart 19.91 at Goulburn Apr 26. Mixes box manners yet suited in this class. Each way.
NO MERCY (Diane Wells): Can show pace but latest Lithgow 287m results have been mixed. Place preferred.
RACE 10
TOKEN PACE (Julian Micallef): Results have been mixed since landing 30.50 all-the-way maiden win at Nowra Jan 14. Minor claims are best.
MISS MARILYN (John Grech): Safely held when 2 3/4 lens 4th in 30.68 here Apr 24. Placed only twice in 8 starts here but this is not tough. Right in contention.
TOMERONG LIL (Stephen Barwick): Grabbed late when 1/2 len 2nd in 30.68 here Apr 24. Capable of leading again and should be right in the finish.
THIRTY THREE (Mark Arncliffe): Not done much since landing slow 30.83 maiden win here Mar 13. Awkwardly drawn and minor claims are best.
SHANDY'S ME NAN (Bev Mahoney): Battled on without threatening when 2 lens 3rd in 30.68 here Apr 24 at local debut. Lacks early speed but will be improved. Each way.
TOOLMAN JACK (Peter Lisle): Improved sharply to land 26.02 win at Goulburn Apr 26. Risky beginner but capable of taking this out given room to move early on.
SHE'S A MELODY (Domenic Traino): Featured only once in 3 starts since landing slow 30.93 maiden win here Apr 10. Minor claims are best.
I'M KEEPING (Lynette Tsohalis): Down the track here and at Richmond in recent weeks. Well held on disclosed form.
TEMPEST WARRIOR (Robert Cooper): Struggled at Bathurst and Goulburn in recent weeks. Looking to others.
PSYCHO BONNIE (Andrew Drapiewski): Poorly performed since landing 30.85 maiden win here Jan 3. Needs it easier.
RACE 11
COWGIRL BETTY (Tony Swan): Had box 2 when battling 1 1/2 lens 2nd in 18.35 at Dubbo Apr 25 when resuming from a break. Drawn to give this a shake.
COWGIRL BREE (Tony Swan): Safely held when 6 1/4 lens 3rd in 18.12 at Dubbo Apr 25. Minor claims are best again.
GUIDED BY LOVE (Mathew Wotton): Unable to break through in easier class at Goulburn and Potts
Park in recent weeks. Happy to risk at local debut.
RECHARGEABLE (Ian McFarlane): Well supported to start 4/5 when 2 1/4 lens 3rd in slow 18.38 at Canberra Apr 27 at debut. Open to further improvement.
BRIEF IMAGE (Wally Lutiger): Not a quick beginner. Closest at the finish when 6 lens 3rd in 22.76 at Richmond Apr 21. Faces a stern test from this awkward alley.
TEMPEST CHAOS (Robert Cooper): On the pace t/out when 1 1/2 lens 2nd in 17.50 here Apr 3. Reliable beginner and stays under notice.
KOALA BLUE (Reg Hamilton): Had box 8 when neck 2nd in 16.09 at Appin Mar 29 at debut. Followed with 5 3/4 lens last in 15.97 Apr 5. Locally trained and the betting will be the best guide.
BREEZING (Noel Ovington): Placed for the first time in 3 starts when 4 lens 2nd in 20.27 at Goulburn Apr 26. This is tougher and prefer to see at local debut.
MEAN JEAN (Jamie Carroll): First starter by Bond out of Saltram.
FRECKLES (David Stewart): First starter by Big Daddy Cool out of Kimba’s Spirit. | 