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Tomorrow, February 24, 2025Flat7fSoft

Verdict

AYE AYE SKIPPER (5) went straight to the lead and defied all challengers last start over 1200m at Walcha. Looks to get his own way in front here so despite being untested at this distance he should prove difficult to run down. HAVIERON (7) put the writing on the wall last time out when he chimed in late to be beaten just half a length in a similar race to this at Ballina. Twice a winner at this stage of the prep - just needs luck from an awkward gate to be in the finish. KEY LEGEND (2) has been difficult to follow of late. Has won recently when ridden in the lead or cold but throws in the odd bad run. Goes well for McGuren and his best form is good enough. LORD VADER (13) worked through the line well at the end of 1200m on the Gold Coast ploy recently. Nicely placed out to this distance third-up. COSMIC FORTUNE (8) disappointed at Ballina last time but is capable of a lot better.

5. Aye Aye Skipper
7. Havieron
2. Key Legend

R6 1420m Hcap

5. 5. Aye Aye Skipper
J: AARON BULLOCKT: JOHN A SPRAGUE
F: 0x951
Price History:
4.20
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
At the latest run won by a long-neck at Walcha Ctry Bm58 February 7 over 1200m defeating Dune And Dusted with 58kg at $9.50. The run before that 5th of 12 at Port Macquarie Ctry Cl2 on January 24 over 1006m, 4 len behind Bodhi Boy with 54kg at $51. Confidence high and he will give a great sight again.
2. 2. Key Legend
J: MATTHEW MCGURENT: TONY NEWING
F: 61417
Price History:
4.00
Age:
4
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Useful gelding. At the latest run faded in the straight 7th of 9 at this track Ctry Cl4 Prev on February 4 over 1206m, slow going 5.5 len behind Zanardee's Lane carrying 55kg at $10. The race before that won by a nose at this track Ctry Bm58 January 27 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Vetoed carrying 59kg at $5. Can improve on the latest effort and is a key runner.
4. 4. Yukanuma
J: SHAE WILKEST: JORDAN LEE
F: 2414x
Price History:
10.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
140
Verdict
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fourth in a small field at Ipswich Bm65 October 7 over 1666m, 4.5 len behind Johnny Dash carrying 57kg at $13. When resuming last campaign fourth of 8 at Ballina Bm66 December 4 2023 over 1250m, 4.5 len behind Burdekin with 56kg at $11. See how he returns.
7. 7. Havieron
J: STEPHEN TRAECEYT: DONNA TRAECEY
F: 34x63
Price History:
11.00
Age:
8
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 6th of 12 at this track Ctry Bm58 on January 27 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Albanjo carrying 58.5kg at $71. Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Ballina Ctry Bm58 on February 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Under Twenty Two carrying 58kg at $17. Has a sense of timing and looks a leading hope this time.
10. 10. Shintaro Lass
J: EMILY FARRT: JASON REILLY
F: 14596
Price History:
11.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
46
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Last start 6th of 11 at Ballina Ctry Bm58 on February 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Under Twenty Two carrying 53.5kg at $41. The run before that second last of 10 at this track Bm58 on February 4 over 1006m, slow going 5 len behind La Pelago carrying 55kg at $21. Prefer to see her back in form.
6. 6. Seething Chuck
J: LEANNE BOYDT: KAREN OWEN
F: 465x8
Price History:
13.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after four months 8th of 10 at Taree Ctry Bm58 on February 9 over 1250m, 6 len behind Nyali Sands carrying 60kg at $41. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Kempsey Bm58 on July 30 over 1450m, slow going 9 len behind Rush Attack with 57kg at $10. Hard to make a case this line-up.
1. 1. Silver Canvas
J: NICK PALMERT: SHANNON MANWARRING
F: 218x7
Price History:
11.00
Age:
6
Weight:
2-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after two months 7th of 9 at this track Bm74 on February 4 over 1410m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Collay's Spirit with 54.5kg at $10. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Coffs Harbour Bm74 on August 2 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Slippin' Jimmy carrying 55.5kg at $41. Loves racing here and can feature without surprising.
3. 3. Ottoman Empire
J: STEPHEN CUMMINST: J I HERRIOT
F: 5166x
Price History:
15.00
Age:
5
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
108
Verdict
Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at Kempsey Bm74 November 8 over 1900m, 5 len behind Oakfield Mamselle with 55kg at $5.50. When resuming last campaign fifth of 12 at Coffs Harbour Cl1 September 15 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind My Mate Cobber with 57.5kg at $26. Wait and see how he comes up.
11. 11. Bad Boy Darby
J: JON GRISEDALET: DANIEL WHEELER
F: x0587
Price History:
17.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
45
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
At the latest run from last on the turn 7th of 11 at Ballina Ctry Bm58 on February 14 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Under Twenty Two with 55kg at $41. Before that 8th of 12 at this track Ctry Bm58 on January 27 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Albanjo carrying 55kg at $15. Cannot entertain on recent efforts.
9. 9. In The Fine Print
J: ANTHONY ALLENT: L J CLAPHAM
F: 91498
Price History:
19.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
49
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
At the latest run 8th of 13 at this track Ctry Bm58 on January 27 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Key Legend carrying 57.5kg at $16. The start before that 9th of 12 at Ballina Cl2 on January 17 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Badda Boom Baby carrying 55kg at $13. Fully tested in this line up.
13. 13. Lord Vader
J: -T: ANGELA PLUMB
F: 04x84
Price History:
23.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
42
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 9 at Ballina Cl1 on January 9 over 1015m, 6 len behind Boom Master with 55kg at $101. Second-up 4th of 10 at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 on February 1 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Exposition carrying 53kg at $101. Thereabouts last time out. Fitter now and likely to feature.
12. 12. Ready For Vegas
J: JEFF KEHOET: SHANE EVERSON
F: 51486
Price History:
51.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
44
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Last start 6th of 11 at Taree Cl1 on January 31 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Kayz Time carrying 55kg at $101. Before that ran last of 8 at Ballina Cl1-Sw on December 26 over 1605m, 7 len behind Harriet carrying 60kg at $41. Has to lift to mix it with these.

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8. 8. Cosmic Fortune
J: -T: STEPHEN LEE
F: x1848
Price History:
6.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Most recently 8th of 11 at Ballina Ctry Bm58 on February 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Under Twenty Two carrying 57kg at $3.40. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track Ctry Bm58 on January 27 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Albanjo with 57.5kg at $7. Better than that recent effort suggests.

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