Winning post-1800 metres: Some wear and tear is evident following jump outs on Tuesday of this week and the inside two metres from the fence is quite worn. The rail goes out to the 10 metre position from the 1200 metres to the Winning Post and 6 metres for the remainder, for the first time in this position since 30th July. It walks in the Soft '6' range.
1800m-1200m: Some minor wear and tear from the inside two horses, so not a great disadvantage to be in this position, although the going is slightly better in the three wide line. The track walks in the '6' range and is reasonably consistent without a lot of use in this area.
1200m-800m: Noticeable wear on the fence and one off, so no disadvantage to be starting to get away from the fence at this point. The track has been rolled this week and cut, so the turf is quite short in length, with no significant growth yet. Walks as a '6'.
800m-400m: Noticeable damage from recent jump outs on the inside two horses and then reasonable ground out to five off the fence. With big fields, there will be horses looking to get away from the fence from this point and the ground is better away from the inside two horses. Even with the rail out 10 metres, it does not cover all the damage from recent use, so expect some noticeable fill and deterioration of the track in this region,as the day goes on.
400m-Winning post: Similarly, the better going is out in the 3-5 wide line as horses turn in the straight and expect that will be the order of the day with big fields and the rail out. Although the rail out can favour horses up on the pace, the going will definitely chop out with the Soft conditions and ten race card. Although favourable weather conditions are forecast, the track has conservatively been rated a Soft '7' as of Friday, with Stewards to assess again Friday afternoon and Saturday morning. It would be expected to race in the Soft range on Saturday.
Verdict: A genuine Soft track and expected to remain so for Saturday's 10 race card, without further rain.
Look for horses swooping from the middle to outer part of the track, as the fence will test horses in the run to the finish, particularly in the second half of the program.
Horses drawn wide and able to get cover in the three wide line, therefore shouldn't be too disadvantaged, as most of the track will be used, particularly in the home straight. A probable chance of an upgrade to be in the Soft '6' range by Friday afternoon, with a further assessment on race morning. Note however, the track will cut up noticeably throughout the day, with 7.5 mls of rain on Wednesday night, topping up 5.5 mls earlier in the week.
A Maloney, A Beaton, Carty Racing, C J Speers, B A Carp, A D Wolff, Dr B M Carp, P Cherny, D M Briskin, N Sable, G D Peer, M A Herskope, Miss P V McKenzie, S Kazakis, M Churchill, J A O'neill, R M Brott, Seven Sovereigns, MarbleD Racing, A L Kirkwood-Scott & M Bowd
W B & G B Kluske, B G Kluske, K Richardson, G Wingard, V Hardy, I R Gunn, D Hider, A F Pieters, J Tregea, K C Finn, D J Bentley, Ms J A Barnes, G Greaves, K Greaves, A Lott, F J Camilleri, Ms J Rose & C Willoughby
K A Schenscher, Ms H Schenscher, J Schellen, Mrs J M Schenscher, Miss W Schenscher, B S McCue, M R Pearce, L M Pearce, R Buss, D T Martin, Mrs L D Young, R Meyers & Mrs S Meyers
B K Parker, Mrs E H Parker, R A Willoughby, Mrs A Izatt, D Di Troia, Mrs L Di Troia, B P Parker, Pam Park Racing (Mgr: M Johnston) & Plover Racing (Mgr: M W Baxter)
K Sexton, P Ditchburn, P Ninnis, Mrs P Southern-Ninnis, Mrs M Shephard, Mrs K Donald, Mrs J Gifford, G Conron, Ms M White, G Gifford, C Mahon, R Edwards, Miss C R Jolly, Ms S Yabsley, Ascot Park Bowls (M Lampshire), Bula Bula (C Fitzgerald), Hoof Hearted 2 (G Platt), BTPT Racing & Lockdown Racing
Mrs J A MacGillivray, D J Clarken, R A Sadek, P Cousins, G V Davidson, Mrs B R Davidson, B R Hayden, South East Connections (Mgr: R S Dix) & Gambling Graziers (Mgr: A B Prior)
Gold, Black Seams, Black And White Checked Cap, Gold Pom Pom
Owners
R B R (Mgr: R W Balfour), D J Raphael, B R O'Reilly, Mrs C O'reilly, G T Ward, A Iessi, A Dean, C R Dean, T E Satchell, J R Crewdson, R J Crewdson, D J Miller, G D Ward, R D C Ward, M P Dornan, P A Gregory, J L Wallace, M S Reid, R F Coxon & I A Serpo
Blinkers AGAIN, Ear Muffs (Pre-Race Only) FIRST TIME, Winkers OFF FIRST TIME
Prize
$7,775
Racing colours
White, Royal Blue And Red Roundel, Royal Blue Cap
Owners
D R Jolly, C Lindop, Mrs R S Abley, Usain Colt (Mgr: D Hawkins), D Cooper, C M McLeod, Martin Racing (Mgr: P J Martin), M Chambers, G C Dickie, M P Chapman, Miss S J Shaddick, B A Chapman & Mrs M A Ewins
R Warnock, Ms J Marr, G J Blight, J Zollo, R P Scott, G R Sterrey, D R Ward, T A Fletcher, Mrs L A Warnock, Mrs M Downs, Ms L Downs, Mrs B A O'Dowd, Mrs H M Sobey, S J Mudge, C J Gair, J C Spek, P Downs, Ms J Heaney, Island Dreaming (Mgr: Ms J Heaney) & On Ya Marks (Mgr: M Gray)
Black, Aqua Blue Maltese Cross, White Sleeves, Aqua Blue Cap
Owners
Finniss Equine Retreat (Mgr: Mrs J A Francis), G A Kent, C York, Thethong Syndicate (Mgr: A Tully) & T Fraser,The Vab Cousins Syndicate, M.C. Adami, A. Connor
Dark Green, White, Red And Gold Stripes, Dark Green Band
Owners
Hope Eden Racing Australia (Mgr: G S Elliot), P J Beshara, J Hallinan, J McDonagh, Mrs M Hallinan, L Hansberry, S Gallagher, M J Gara, M Costello, M Robinson, Mrs N Dyer, R M Dyer, P Mclean, Miss Z ONeill, R Walliss, P Fairley, T Moon, R D Shard, C Paterson & Mrs E A Paterson
R B Satchell, S J Chambers, R J Danzic, L M Macdonald, J M Brooks, Beers And Skittles (Mgr: T P Mcauliffe), Pen Pushers (Mgr: Mrs C J Mcauliffe), T Sands, J Panagiotou, K Hill, N D Nietz, B D Smythe, D Smith, J S Atkinson, M B Evans, A C O'Dea, J M Marsden, Ms L F Satchell & T Satchell
W B Kluske, Mrs A D Kluske, D J Bentley, Miss J A Barnes, Mrs C Kluske, G W Kluske, J P Baker, Ms A C Brown, S Craven, D W Bottroff, Mrs M E Bottroff, G J Rayson, G King & X M J Davey
Clarken Second to Nun, C A Long, D M Pannell, Miss M P Dolling, H Ngo, P G Thompson, The Trade Federation, R A J O'Donohue, B J Green, TJ & CA Cleland, P D Morris, R B Dolling, Mrs C M McAvaney, N P Ortmann, Ms J Miller, G H Smith, J P Kelton, G T Carnegie-Smith, Have 5 & Clarken Bloodstock
Cross-over Nose Band FIRST TIME, Ear Muffs (Pre-Race Only) FIRST TIME
Prize
$28,549
Racing colours
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
Owners
O T I Racing (Mgrs: T Henderson & S Driscoll), L Muollo, D Painter, M Neale, J Slattery, K Jones, R Menchise, J & Mrs J Spence, P Vawdrey, A Goodfellow, J Gurrieri, L Webb & Ms D McKeown
Black, Red And White Horse Head And Flames, Red Flames On Sleeves, Red Cap
Owners
T J Doudle, Mrs J K Noble, M L Noble, Mrs C Walker, S Walker, S J Theodore, J E Manning, S D Thomason, S R Aylett, Emu Golf (Mgr: S A Manuel), M I Ferguson, A B Burridge, A Lawson, On Fire Racing (Mgr: N L Kersten) & S D Bland
R P Hunter, D Marguglio, Mrs L Marguglio, L Hunter, R A Hunter, D V Neal, Ms C Mair, BA Lynch, C J Einsiedel, M Johnson, J P Sarkis, Miss S C Grech, Ms D L Grech, M Marguglio & Mrs S Margenberg
Navy Blue, Pale Yellow Spots, Halved Sleeves, Quartered Cap
Owners
A Kheir, J A O'Neill, Dr A Terluk, Ms C M Szentkuti, G J Skien, B A Secatore, Mrs R T Secatore, M J Gordon, G Singh, C J Lawlor, Mrs L C Lawlor, Mrs N K Stuart, S A Lewin, D P Juratowitch, Mrs S H Juratowitch, A Sharp, C W Kwok, Cunningham Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd, Carty Racing & Busuttin Racing
Minella Bloodstock, A T Maloney, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, D G Reynolds, R A J Lawrie, Mrs M Lawrie, Mrs M J Cross, T J Cross, Mrs J Koster, Mrs W J Koster, Howell Enterprises, N W Highdale, S G Thornton, Mrs H J Tucker, W W Tucker ,R Buckley B Heffernan, D Heffernan, K A Perry & Fire up for Cups
Ms J Heaney, GT Watts, Mrs R M Watts, C W Falting, Mrs S L Falting, D W Jury, D R Ward, R S Holton, Ms C H Holton, N G Holton, Mrs M T Holton, D M Underwood, Ms M B Smith, Ms M Clarke, Mrs J M Ryan, Mrs K L Ryan & Island Gold Diggers (Mgr: K Heaney)
Navy, White Southern Cross, Navy, Red And White Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
Owners
B H Perks, Ms A M Clough, J P Keen, G G Tully, N J Briggs, K R Harrison, R J Skipper, Mrs K A Skipper, W L Angove, Mrs V Angove, P J Seears, Mrs H S Seears, J L Klaebe, C Burgess, J M Gilbert & Mrs D E Gilbert
Light Blue, Red And White Star, White Striped Sleeves, Star Cap
Owners
Mrs R I Cole, A Niceforo, Ms D L Fincham, S D Thomason, B O'Brien, D O O'Brien, G N Thomson, W D Pedersen, M R Neumann, Mrs R A Pedersen, S Bolton, S P Gleeson, D W Bicheno, Miss K M Eishold, B F McArdle, Ms K M Marschall, C McDonald & D O T S Racing (Mgr: P Davies)
L M Macdonald, B Caruso, G A Hunter, J S Atkinson, S J Martens, D Smith, D J Wilkey, Dr R J Linke, R J Danzic, D I Bingley, C R Cowan, A J Flanegan & I M Collins
Navy Blue, White Seams, White And Navy Blue Seams Cap
Owners
Miss T M Harrison, Mrs D E Harrison, Ms K L Harrison, M Mathews, Give Us A Sec (Mgr: L Zagari), Bosco Bloodstock (Mgr: P Clift), Revstubby Racing (Mgr: C Roberts), Dakarmo Racing (Mgr: D R W Hornhardt), Back That Racing (Mgr: Miss H Noll) & Mollydooker Ten (Mgr: C S Mcculloch)
Royal Blue, Gold Diamond Band, Diamond Striped Sleeves, Gold Cap
Owners
Ms T Hartwell, Dr J K Sinclair, N P Cadd, M D Bruggemann, N Stratfold, L K Stratfold, R M Dean, Mrs J B Dean, A G Grantham, G E Ireland, J R Spackman, F R Studd, J Spicer, G C Brown, Mrs B J Hughes & Mrs A K Clayton
Mrs J D Daly, M D Daly, R D Mooney, Mrs S M Mooney, A K Reeve, Mrs G Reeve, M S Kennedy, Mrs C A Kennedy, W A Blythman, Mrs R P Blythman, R J Eley, S J Schulz, Mrs S E Huxtable, A T Verco & C Addams-Williams
R R Jolly, D Cooper, C Jenkin, A Marchioretti, M F Conroy, B J Ramsbotham, K R Sexton, C J Campbell, B R Matthew, G Wallace, G Plummer, P M Cook, Mrs K L Ramsbotham, J G Green, P W Vaughan, M F Vaughan, Horse Hair Syn, Seal Racing (Mgr: M A Seal) & Happy Days (Mgr: D Cameron)
Brown, White Crossed Sashes, Striped Sleeves And Cap
Owners
T Needham, R J Goodwin, Ms J C Goodwin, M A Fox, N Connell, K P Saber, P Manzie, J A Irvine, Ms R Clohesy, Miss R Clohesy, G Balmforth, C M Scholten, Ms M E Ellis, W Clements, G K Harris, C J Twigg, R J Schroder & M D Needham
P Ditchburn, L Harris, J Gallagher, J Harris, Ms M Gill, P Shelly, G Davison, A Dodd, G Archie, D Linney, Mrs M Shephard, J Cleveland, M A Gibson, Mrs Z C Kelly, Mrs K Donald, D W Deans, Clay Hero Racing (Mgr: R W Lanyon), Bula Bula (Mgr: C M Fitzgerald) & Ascot Park Bowls (Mgr: M Lampshire)
Yellow, Royal Blue Knight, Royal Blue And Yellow Stripe Sleeves, Yellow And Royal Blue Star Cap
Owners
B J Spicer, D F Degenhardt, B M Payne, D R Wockner, G Stooke, P J Loe-Hogan, Starting Afresh (Mgr: J A McDonnell), S Crisci, D Cugliari, S S Roth, A Tomas & M P Tapp
Cross-over Nose Band OFF FIRST TIME, Tongue Tie AGAIN
Prize
$135,075
Racing colours
Navy Blue, White Seams, White And Navy Blue Seams Cap
Owners
W J W Thompson, D L Summerton, J A David, N J Kerr, M C Sexton, C G Sexton, B Sutcliffe, B M Romer, B Franklin, J Hughes, P Hughes, A Hughes, A T Dennis, Miss T Mcintosh, Balmoral Lodge, Back That Racing, Pajama Racing, Diamond Dobbers, Zee Dee Tay & Miss K Harrison
P J Ninnis, G L Ashforth, F J Dally, J K Robinson, J A Wilson, G W Guest, C A Reynolds, A Stamoulis, F Stamoulis, R M Warnock, K G Dolling, D R Ward, M English, Ms J Heaney, Mrs P C Southern-Ninnis, Mrs L A Warnock, Garner (M D Sheehan) & Amorini Racing
A Maloney, Minella Bloodstock, A Beaton, T Biddington, C Jervis, Ms J McMartin, A Perry, K Perry, Ms N Rantanen-Reynolds, D Reynolds, S Rooney, M Wilkins, M A Jericho, C D Goold, S Leonow, G Wooding, Burning Hot Racing(J Pratt), Legless Syndicate (M Wilkins), Fortis 1 & Fortis 2 (D Fleming)
A E Golja, Mrs V K Golja, M Krzeminski, D R Gardiner, K A Benger, Mrs B J Benger, T Hacking, Mrs V J Coleman, R D Coleman, B J Fewster, Mrs K J Fewster, S A Cameron, Mrs M K Lewis, Mrs N K Ranger, Ms J Heaney, P J Ninnis, Mrs P C Southern - Ninnis, D R Ward, Ms S Mackey & Summerset Park Stud
White With Desert Flower, Black Sleeves, White Stars, Tangerine Cap
Owners
R R Jolly, D A Hurrell, G Harvey, D A Houston, D C Lewis, Ms P Marino, Mrs H M Mules, Mrs J Lepley, Dr D A Worthley, Mrs S M Worthley, W O Reynolds, Bula Bula (Mgr: C M Fitzgerald) & Mrs J O'Connor
Mrs R A Balfour, A D Saint, Parts Boys (Mgr: C Angel), G W Twigden, P W Twigden, C Babler, M P Dornan, G L Hand, D J Shannon, D Villano, M Vlahiotis, T Vlahiotis, R D C Ward, M B Weight, P G Weight, D J Havriluk & Ms K M Lindsay
Dr D P Arnold, R R Byrnes, Mrs E L Byrnes, W A Rose, C R Essex, Mrs L E Essex, Winning Legs Racing no3 (Mgr: M R Lampshire), Hyam Racing (Mgr: Mrs T S Hyam) & C A V Connection (Mgr: C R Sharp)
Mrs S Seyers, D Brown, Mrs J Brown, G J Seyers, G J Boyce, Mrs J Sweet, J A Rafferty, Mrs A Reidy, G Reidy, J A White, Mrs K White, Mrs L M Thomas, A N Thomas, Mrs T Thomas, Miss S Thomas, Hi Five Syndicates (Mgr: R I Sweet) & Hot Pies (Mgr: S Lehman)
W B Kluske, B G Kluske, G B Kluske, Mrs A D Kluske, Mrs V H Maddern, C R Sundberg, D G Maddern, A F Wright, Ms B Harnett, Mrs J M Norris, W R Norris, Ms S Butler, K Richardson & G Wingard
J Pezzimenti, A Pezzimenti, S Pezzimenti, M Rosevear, Miss M Kelly, M Townsend, J Stirling, C N Hryhorec, M R Parker, Mrs K M Parker, Q Powell, Jetty Bar (Mgr: D J Elmes), Hyam Racing (Mgr: Mrs T S Hyam), Q P R (Mgr: R Abdul) & Our Shout (Mgr: T J Makins)
Cross-over Nose Band OFF FIRST TIME, Ear Muffs FIRST TIME, Ear Muffs (Pre-Race Only) OFF FIRST TIME, Nose Roll FIRST TIME, Pacifiers FIRST TIME
Prize
$11,411
Racing colours
Brown, White Crossed Sashes, Striped Sleeves And Cap
Owners
W T Clarken, M P Barker, R A Pegum, B Pike, M E Pittman, J M Richards, S L Roberts, The Dog Pack (J Aufderheide), Backwards Treadmill (C Bevan), R Sweeney, D P Renehan, A K Stewart, T A Shorland, P J McLean, K-B Racing (B Bannister), H P Nairn, A Mintz, T Needham, P Davis & 4plus4 (D Jenkin)
W J Butterfield, C S Clarke, R B Jones, J Lee, S T McKirdy, B C McMillan, B M George, P J Finlay, J T Hazeal, P J McGeever, Mrs I Kennerley, Ms J Myers, B P Kenny, Mrs N J Kenny, D B Summerton, R T Osman, Ms C A Francis, Seal Racing (M Seal), Mickey Duck Racing (J Seal) & Warlang Racing (R Warland)
