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Saturday, November 16, 2024Flat5f

Verdict

A key Winterbottom lead up and WESTERN EMPIRE (1) creates plenty of interest first-up. Connections have said they'll now sprint with the Railway Stakes winner and he's looked very sharp at the trials coming into this. He was unlucky in The Joey fresh last campaign and can make a statement on resumption. SALOON BAR (7) took a while to wind up last start and is looking for this trip now. The draw is a slight niggle, though he's flying of late and he's sure to be storming home late in the race. ALMIGHTY CLASS (8) is working through the grades nicely this time in work and continues to raise the bar. He's a progressive type. Looks to have a bright future and can continue to make his presence felt. BOOTS LIKE BRUCE (6) was solid in the Prince Of Wales fresh but will appreciate the slightly longer trip today. Draws better too and can be right in the finish. SNOWDOME (4) resumes a gelding today and creates plenty of interest first-up without a trial.

1. Western Empire
7. Saloon Bar
8. Almighty Class

Win Only

1. 1. Western Empire
J: WILLIAM PIKET: G & A WILLIAMS
F: 1142x
Price History:
2.63
Age:
7
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
111
Days Since Last Run:
154
Verdict
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second of 7 at Belmont Park in the G3 Strickland June 15 over 2000m, soft track; a neck behind Let's Galahvant carrying 59kg at $1.30. First up last campaign third of 16 at this track The Joey April 20 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Magnificent Andy with 58.5kg at $7. Has trialled brilliantly coming in and can return with a bang.
8. 8. Almighty Class
J: HOLLY WATSONT: MITCHELL PATEMAN
F: 30x11
Price History:
4.33
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Third-up today. Resuming favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 len at this track Rtg 72+ October 12 over 1000m defeating Toropa carrying 57.5kg at $2.60. Last start favourite; won by 0.9 len at this track Rtg 78+ October 26 over 1200m defeating Toropa with 56.5kg at $2.60. Living up to the hype now and he can make his presence felt.
10. 10. Rope Them In
J: SHAUN MCGRUDDYT: STEVE WOLFE
F: 1x125
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Last start 5th of 10 at this track Rtg 78+ on October 26 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Almighty Class with 60kg at $6. The run before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 12 at this track Rtg 78+ on October 12 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Diamond Scene carrying 59kg at $1.90. Not far away last start. Blinkers on now and an improved run is on the cards.
7. 7. Saloon Bar
J: STEVEN PARNHAMT: D MORTON
F: 28122
Price History:
10.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
97
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 8 at this track in the G3 Prince Of Wales on November 2 over 1000m, 4 len behind Bravo Centurion carrying 58.5kg at $4. The start before that made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 10 at this track in the LR Crawford on October 19 over 1000m, head behind Bravo Centurion carrying 56.5kg at $8. May get back in the run but will be finishing strongly.
4. 4. Snowdome
J: CHRIS PARNHAMT: NEVILLE PARNHAM
F: 0x77x
Price History:
10.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
98
Days Since Last Run:
238
Verdict
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of eight months. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at this track Rock Magic March 23 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Wild Belle carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. Previously first up; seventh of 12 at Albany Bluff Knoll March 10 over 1099m, 5.5 len behind Gemma's Son carrying 58.5kg at $11. Scratched a couple weeks ago but can feature on resumption.
3. 3. Man Crush
J: BRAD PARNHAMT: LUKE FERNIE
F: 22317
Price History:
12.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
98
Days Since Last Run:
45
Verdict
Useful gelding. Comes here off a 45-day let-up. Last start 7th of 11 at Kalgoorlie in the LR Hannans on October 2 over 1400m, 5 len behind Vast Art with 58kg at $3. The start before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.1 len at Belmont Park Nicopolis September 14 over 1200m defeating Phanta carrying 59kg at $4. Going well. Disappointing in the Hannans but this suits better.
6. 6. Boots Like Bruce
J: PATRICK CARBERYT: A M KING
F: 111x4
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
96
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 8 at this track in the G3 Prince Of Wales on November 2 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Bravo Centurion with 58.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up won by a neck at Belmont Park Rtg 66+ July 13 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Duchess Of Gossip carrying 60kg at $2.80. Solid on resumption and can run a big race in this.
12. 12. Rockin Rupert
J: CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTERT: S & J CASEY
F: 1511x
Price History:
19.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
140
Verdict
First-up. Finished off last campaign by 1.75 len Belmont Park Rtg 66+ June 29 over 1200m slow track defeating Justabittapress with 58.5kg at $3.50. Previously first up; second of 9 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ April 27 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Chollima with 58kg at $6. Needs to improve again but he's not the worst.
11. 11. Capital Flight
J: LUCY FIORET: COREEN MAYNARD
F: 24532
Price History:
26.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track Rtg 70+ on November 2 over 1000m, 0.9 len behind Jokers Grin with 60kg at $7.50. The run before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track in the LR Crawford on October 19 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Bravo Centurion with 55kg at $21. Would need to improve.
2. 2. Hot Zed
J: JASON WHITINGT: LOU LUCIANI
F: 6760x
Price History:
34.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
101
Days Since Last Run:
210
Verdict
Resuming after a break of seven months. Finished off last campaign tenth of 16 at this track The Joey April 20 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Magnificent Andy with 58.5kg at $17. Previously first up; third of 10 at this track in the LR Crawford October 21 2023 over 1000m, 0.7 len behind Red Can Man with 57.5kg at $17. Not doing enough to be in calculations.
9. 9. Crippalenko
J: JOSEPH AZZOPARDIT: GREG BEAUGLEHOLE
F: qx113
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Going well. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at this track in the G3 Prince Of Wales on November 2 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Bravo Centurion with 58.5kg at $21. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.6 len at this track Rtg 66+ October 19 over 1000m defeating Malkar Pindari with 59kg at $14. Going well. Needs to raise the bar again.
5. 5. Ghost Who Walks
J: KESHAW DHURUNT: NEVILLE PARNHAM
F: 6055x
Price History:
67.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
94
Days Since Last Run:
77
Verdict
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at Belmont Park Jolly Beggar August 31 over 1000m, soft track; 5 len behind Ginnivan with 59.5kg at $11. First up last campaign sixth of 11 at Belmont Park in the LR Beaufine July 13 over 1000m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Puli carrying 58kg at $11. Not keen on his chances.

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