VRC Season Premiere Race Day 5 Aug 2023

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VRC MEMBER MATTHEW HODDER PLATE

12:55 PM Finished 1410 3YO BM70
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13° 13° / 8°

Results

Silk
1st
8. ROBRICK
Silk
2nd
7. CITY THUNDER
Silk
3rd
3. GANGITANO
Silk
4th
4. GAWNSKI

EXTREME SPIRIT (1) ran well for third (of six) here over 1200m first up before an even effort at Rosehill last start when getting back in a slowly run race. He gets to 1410m here which should suit and if Carleen Hefel can be positive from the wide gate he can improve sharply. GANGITANO (3) worked home quite well on resumption at Caulfield when fifth, beaten 2 lengths. Strips fitter and can continue to progress. ROBRICK (8) ran well behind a subsequent Saturday winner on debut at Moe before an okay effort at Caulfield. He gets the blinkers and Damian Lane on from a good draw so expect he runs well. IMMINANCE (9) ran on well to score at Bendigo over 1100m second up and looks suited to the rise in trip now with each-way claims.

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1
Silk
4. GAWNSKI Rtg 96 T: J Warren   J: D Stackhouse (59.5kg)
2
Silk
3. GANGITANO Rtg 100 T: Amy & A Yargi   J: C Williams (60kg)
3
Silk
5. ORION THE HUNTER Rtg 97 T: S Nichols   J: P Moloney (59.5kg)
1
Silk
4. GAWNSKI Rtg 96 T: J Warren   J: D Stackhouse (59.5kg)
2
Silk
8. ROBRICK Rtg 100 T: M Price & M (jnr)   J: D Lane (58kg)
3
Silk
2. FLYING CONCELLO Rtg 94 T: B, W & J Hayes   J: M Cartwright (60kg)
1
Silk
8. ROBRICK Rtg 100 T: M Price & M (jnr)   J: D Lane (58kg)
2
Silk
4. GAWNSKI Rtg 96 T: J Warren   J: D Stackhouse (59.5kg)
3
Silk
6. WARLORDS Rtg 93 T: T Busuttin & N Young   J: B Shinn (59.5kg)
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FORM SUMMARY

EXTREME SPIRIT (1) ran well for third (of six) here over 1200m first up before an even effort at Rosehill last start when getting back in a slowly run race. He gets to 1410m here which should suit and if Carleen Hefel can be positive from the wide gate he can improve sharply. GANGITANO (3) worked home quite well on resumption at Caulfield when fifth, beaten 2 lengths. Strips fitter and can continue to progress. ROBRICK (8) ran well behind a subsequent Saturday winner on debut at Moe before an okay effort at Caulfield. He gets the blinkers and Damian Lane on from a good draw so expect he runs well. IMMINANCE (9) ran on well to score at Bendigo over 1100m second up and looks suited to the rise in trip now with each-way claims.

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Third-up today. Resuming 3rd in a small field at this track 2Yo Final on July 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Stellar Olympus carrying 59kg at $3.80. Second-up second last of 9 at Rosehill 2Y Hcp on July 22 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Taormina carrying 58kg at $19. One of the main contenders.

Career/Overall4: 1-1
Prize Money$45900.00
Age3 yo
Sex/TypeColt
Sire/DamEXTREME CHOICE-MISS SPIRITUALITY
ColourCH
Past Races
Finishing Position8
Racetrack/VenueROSE
Date of MeetingSat 22Jul23
Race Distance1200m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyADAM HYERONIMOUS (58)
Finishing Position3
Racetrack/VenueFLEM
Date of MeetingSat 1Jul23
Race Distance1200m
Track ConditionSoft
JockeyBEN MELHAM (59)
Finishing Position9
Racetrack/VenueRAND
Date of MeetingSat 25Feb23
Race Distance1200m
Track ConditionSoft
JockeyTYLER SCHILLER (55.5)
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenueRKER
Date of MeetingWed 15Feb23
Race Distance1100m
Track ConditionSoft
JockeyJAMES MCDONALD (57)

At the latest run favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Sandown-Hillside 2Yf Hcp July 19 over 1300m on a rain affected track defeating Ahuriri with 59kg at $3.30. The race before that favourite; won by 0.8 len at Bendigo 2Yf Mdn-Sw June 29 over 1000m on a heavy track defeating Pink Chandon with 57kg at $9.50. Won't be far away.

Career/Overall3: 2-0
Prize Money$52000.00
Age3 yo
Sex/TypeFilly
Sire/DamTRAPEZE ARTIST-LITTLE GYPSY
ColourCH
Past Races
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenueSAND
Date of MeetingWed 19Jul23
Race Distance1300m
Track ConditionSoft
JockeyDAMIEN OLIVER (59)
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenueBDGO
Date of MeetingThu 29Jun23
Race Distance1000m
Track ConditionHeavy
JockeyDANIEL STACKHOUSE (57)
Finishing Position5
Racetrack/VenueMOE
Date of MeetingThu 15Jun23
Race Distance1100m
Track ConditionSoft
JockeyDANIEL STACKHOUSE (57)

Second-up today. Last start 5th of 10 at Caulfield 2Y Hcp on July 22 over 1200m, 2 len behind Ouroboros carrying 59kg at $8. At only start last preparation 7th of 11 at Sandown-Hillside in the G3 Bd/Prel Cg on February 11 over 1100m, 5 len behind Barber carrying 57kg at $9. Fitter and a winning hope.

Career/Overall3: 0-1
Prize Money$26250.00
Age3 yo
Sex/TypeColt
Sire/DamWRITTEN BY-COLOSIMO
ColourB
Past Races
Finishing Position5
Racetrack/VenueCAUL
Date of MeetingSat 22Jul23
Race Distance1200m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyCRAIG WILLIAMS (59)
Finishing Position7
Racetrack/VenueSAND
Date of MeetingSat 11Feb23
Race Distance1100m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyCRAIG WILLIAMS (57)
Finishing Position3
Racetrack/VenueCAUL
Date of MeetingSat 26Nov22
Race Distance1000m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyCRAIG WILLIAMS (58)

Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Caulfield Vg Ingot on July 22 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Mollynickers carrying 57kg at $21. The race before that eased back early on 4th of 8 at Werribee 2Y Mdn on July 9 over 1433m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Rise At Dawn with 58kg at $2.80. Likely to be attacking the line strongly.

Career/Overall3: 0-2
Prize Money$40125.00
Age3 yo
Sex/TypeGelding
Sire/DamIMPENDING-FASCINATING
ColourCH
Past Races
Finishing Position2
Racetrack/VenueCAUL
Date of MeetingSat 22Jul23
Race Distance1400m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyBLAKE SHINN (57)
Finishing Position4
Racetrack/VenueWERR
Date of MeetingSun 9Jul23
Race Distance1433m
Track ConditionHeavy
JockeyR P DOWNEY (58)
Finishing Position2
Racetrack/VenueGEEL
Date of MeetingFri 30Jun23
Race Distance1347m
Track ConditionHeavy
JockeyDANIEL STACKHOUSE (58)

Third-up today. First-up won by 1.3 len at Sale 2Y Mdn-Sw June 22 over 1013m in the wet defeating La Petite Angele carrying 58kg at $19. Last start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Caulfield 2Y Hcp on July 22 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Ouroboros carrying 58kg at $26. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble.

Career/Overall3: 1-1
Prize Money$34925.00
Age3 yo
Sex/TypeColt
Sire/DamDEEP FIELD-I AM A STAR (NZ)
ColourCH
Past Races
Finishing Position3
Racetrack/VenueCAUL
Date of MeetingSat 22Jul23
Race Distance1200m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyPATRICK MOLONEY (58)
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenueSALE
Date of MeetingThu 22Jun23
Race Distance1013m
Track ConditionHeavy
JockeyZAC SPAIN (58)
Finishing Position9
Racetrack/VenuePAKM
Date of MeetingFri 10Mar23
Race Distance1200m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyZAC SPAIN (58)

Claiming his maiden victory on debut; favourite; won by 1.0 len at Sale 2Y Mdn-Sw July 23 over 1205m on a rain affected track defeating I Eff Oh with 58kg at $2. Has to be respected.

Career/Overall1: 1-0
Prize Money$20625.00
Age3 yo
Sex/TypeColt
Sire/DamSAXON WARRIOR (JPN)-GYPSY CHIMES (USA)
ColourB
Past Races
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenueSALE
Date of MeetingSun 23Jul23
Race Distance1205m
Track ConditionSoft
JockeyBLAKE SHINN (58)

First-starter by Starspangledbanner out of Our Secret Sister. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Prefer others.

Career/OverallTBA
Prize Money$0.00
Age3 yo
Sex/TypeGelding
Sire/DamSTARSPANGLEDBANNER-OUR SECRET SISTER
ColourCH

Lining up for just third start. At debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Moe 2Y Mdn-Sw on July 6 over 1208m, on a wet track; 0.8 len behind Mollynickers carrying 58kg at $5.50. Second-up 8th of 10 at Caulfield 2Y Hcp on July 22 over 1200m, 3 len behind Ouroboros carrying 57kg at $11. Strong winning hope.

Career/Overall2: 0-1
Prize Money$9750.00
Age3 yo
Sex/TypeGelding
Sire/DamINVADER-DOROTEA
ColourCH
Past Races
Finishing Position8
Racetrack/VenueCAUL
Date of MeetingSat 22Jul23
Race Distance1200m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyBRIAN HIGGINS (57)
Finishing Position2
Racetrack/VenueMOE
Date of MeetingThu 6Jul23
Race Distance1208m
Track ConditionHeavy
JockeyBRIAN HIGGINS (58)

Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 14 at Geelong 2Yf Mdn-Sw on July 14 over 1200m, 5 len behind Batrana carrying 57kg at $7.50. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.5 len at Bendigo 2Y Mdn-Sw July 27 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Abstruse carrying 56kg at $9. Maiden winner last start and worth including.

Career/Overall5: 1-2
Prize Money$50775.00
Age3 yo
Sex/TypeFilly
Sire/DamIMPENDING-GIN LIZZIE
ColourB
Past Races
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenueBDGO
Date of MeetingThu 27Jul23
Race Distance1100m
Track ConditionSoft
JockeyCRAIG NEWITT (56)
Finishing Position9
Racetrack/VenueGEEL
Date of MeetingFri 14Jul23
Race Distance1200m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyBEAU MERTENS (57)
Finishing Position10
Racetrack/VenueRAND
Date of MeetingSat 11Feb23
Race Distance1100m
Track ConditionGood
JockeySAM CLIPPERTON (54.5)
Finishing Position2
Racetrack/VenuePAKM
Date of MeetingWed 25Jan23
Race Distance1200m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyCRAIG NEWITT (56)
Finishing Position2
Racetrack/VenuePAKM
Date of MeetingThu 12Jan23
Race Distance1000m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyCRAIG NEWITT (56)

Third race start today. At very long odds at debut, 6th of 11 at this track 2Y Hcp on July 15 over 1000m, 4 len behind Exploring with 54.5kg at $101. Last start 10th of 12 at Moonee Valley 2Yc&G Hcp on July 29 over 1000m, slow going 12 len behind Title Fighter carrying 53kg at $16. Others favoured.

Career/Overall2: 0-0
Prize Money$6000.00
Age3 yo
Sex/TypeColt
Sire/DamRUBICK-KEEP DE ROSE (NZ)
ColourBR
Past Races
Finishing Position10
Racetrack/VenueMVAL
Date of MeetingSat 29Jul23
Race Distance1000m
Track ConditionSoft
JockeyWIREMU PINN (53)
Finishing Position6
Racetrack/VenueFLEM
Date of MeetingSat 15Jul23
Race Distance1000m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyCRAIG NEWITT (54.5)
Runner/Barrier
Leader
Midfield
Backmarker
Silk
1
EXTREME SPIRIT (9)
Silk
2
FLYING CONCELLO (8)
Silk
3
GANGITANO (2)
Silk
4
GAWNSKI (7)
Silk
5
ORION THE HUNTER (3)
Silk
6
WARLORDS (5)
Silk
7
CITY THUNDER (6)
Silk
8
ROBRICK (4)
Silk
9
IMMINANCE (10)
Silk
10
HEY FAT CAT (1)
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