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Tomorrow, October 19, 2024Flat6f

Verdict

TRUE APOSTLE (1) stepped out to 1300m last start and proved too good in this grade, running away to win by 0.9L at Belmont. Out to this trip is no issue and he should get the run of the race from barrier one. Only rises 1kg today and looks set to repeat the dose. STORYVILLE (8) looks a nice horse on the way through, winning first-up when leading throughout. She looks to have plenty of class about her and Pike remaining in the saddle is a big tick. Can continue to work her way through the grades. ARCADIA PARK (3) broke his maiden in this grade as favourite 42 days ago. He remains at the 1400m journey and now Chris Parnham remains in the saddle. Can continue to improve through the grades. ELITE MISSILE (2) Bolted in over 1400m first-up last campaign and has trialled nicely coming in. Watch for him running over the top late. THE MERRYMAN (6) was an eye-catching winner at 40-1 on debut and is worth including.

1. True Apostle
8. Storyville
3. Arcadia Park

Win Only

8. 8. Storyville
J: WILLIAM PIKET: G & A WILLIAMS
F: 13x1
Price History:
2.10
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after four months favourite; won by 0.7 len at Bunbury Cl1 October 9 over 1200m defeating Hez Got The Safe with 56kg at $2.40. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Belmont Park 2yo Swp on June 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Street Band with 54kg at $1.90. Was far too good first-up and can improve again.
5. 5. Hez Got The Safe
J: JASON WHITINGT: G C BALLANTYNE
F: 3x212
Price History:
4.50
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Useful type. Last start 2nd of 11 at Bunbury Cl1 on October 9 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Storyville with 58kg at $6.50. The race before that won by a head at Bunbury 3yo Mdn September 23 over 1200m defeating Pond Master with 57kg at $3.80. Not far away last start. Looms as a real threat.
3. 3. Arcadia Park
J: CHRIS PARNHAMT: MICHAEL GRANTHAM
F: 231
Price History:
5.50
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 42 day let-up. At the latest run favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Belmont Park 3yo Plate September 7 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Jackpot Bingo with 56kg at $1.90. The race before that 3rd of 7 at Belmont Park 3yo Plate on August 17 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Bondi Bay carrying 56kg at $17. Looks a nice horse on the way through and has claims.
1. 1. True Apostle
J: LUCY FIORET: D MORTON
F: 3x281
Price History:
6.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.9 len at Belmont Park 3yo Plate September 28 over 1300m on a soft track defeating Blue Rocket carrying 57kg at $6. The run before that second last of 9 at Belmont Park 3yo Plate on September 14 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Perfect Chant carrying 57kg at $6.50. Got back to winning ways last start and can go on with the job.
2. 2. Elite Missile
J: BRAD PARNHAMT: STEPHEN MILLER
F: 6x12x
Price History:
12.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
112
Verdict
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second of 10 at Belmont Park 2yo Swp June 29 over 1200m, soft track; a nose behind Noahquintilly carrying 58kg at $2. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 2.25 len Belmont Park 2yo Swp June 15 over 1400m slow track defeating Exceed The Planet with 56kg at $4. Was an impressive winner first-up last campaign and is sure to go close.
4. 4. Spice Is Right
J: MADI DERRICKT: S & J CASEY
F: 6512x
Price History:
17.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
154
Verdict
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign second of 14 at Belmont Park 2yo Swp May 18 over 1300m, a nose behind Rainline with 55.5kg at $13. On debut eighth of 12 at this track 2yo Swp February 24 over 1000m, 6 len behind Blue Rocket with 57kg at $26. May need the run.
6. 6. The Merryman
J: JARRAD NOSKET: SIMON A MILLER
F: 1
Price History:
21.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Getting off the mark on debut; settled well back; won by 0.8 len at Northam Mdn October 6 over 1300m defeating Lien Hyphen carrying 56kg at $41. Won impressively on debut and can go on with the job.
9. 9. Spangledstar
J: KESHAW DHURUNT: NEVILLE PARNHAM
F: 45x
Price History:
41.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
112
Verdict
Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at Belmont Park 2yo Swp June 29 over 1200m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Noahquintilly carrying 54kg at $17. On debut fourth of 13 at Belmont Park 2yo 0Mw June 19 over 1200m, soft track; 0.6 len behind Supido Express with 55kg at $21. Will improve on what she does here.
7. 7. King Hit
J: SHAUN O'DONNELLT: T M ANDREWS
F: 0x9
Price History:
67.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Third race start. First start ran last of 12 at this track 2yo Swp on February 24 over 1000m, 8 len behind Blue Rocket with 57kg at $21. Went for a break before returning 9th of 11 at Bunbury 3yo 0Mwly on October 9 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Yorga Pride carrying 58.5kg at $51. Expect he'll find this too tough.
10. 10. Aphrodites Adonis
J: JADE MC NAUGHTT: C G WILLIS
Price History:
126.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
0
Verdict
First starter by Playing God out of Prickly Affair. Has a total of two trials prior to her debut today. Unlikely to find enough improvement to trouble these.

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