Bathurst R3 BALLINGER TRANSPORT MAIDEN PACE

Race comment

Tightened during running when 0.4m 2nd $26 (Sr1) Cascading Coins Bathurst 2260m (2:03.3) 3R4750 race Mar 30. Narrowly beaten on debut and would have benefited from the experience; drops back in distance here but can't leave out.

Race comment

Finished 21m 5th $26 (Fr4) Art Series Bathurst 1730m (1:59.0) 2C0-2C1 race May 3 then raced well when 0.4m 2nd $14 (Fr1) Jack Rocks Bathurst 2260m (2:02.8) R4051 race Mar 30. Lightly raced and returned from a break with a close second; drawn the second line but fitter now and stays in contention.

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Resuming. Broke on the first turn when 32m 6th $2.60 (Fr1) Amelia Holmes Tamworth 1980m (2:01.5) R4450 race Jan 15 then broke during running when distanced 9th $12 (Fr6) Miss Catalina Tamworth 1980m (2:00.5) R4554 race Jan 19. Returning for a second preparation and though unplaced on debut should have benefited from that experience and this field lacks depth.

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Resuming. Finished 11m 6th $10.00 (Fr2) Joes Redemption Bathurst 1730m (1:58.0) 2C0-2C1 race Apr 22 then slow to begin when 47m 8th $41 (Fr4) Kalypso King Bathurst 1730m (1:57.6) 2C0-2C1 race May 1. Back from a long spell and could need this run.

Race comment

By Ultimate Falcon USA out of Golden Beach having first race start. Drawn the pole but a forward showing here would surprise on trial form.

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By Maffioso out of Joys Gift To Us having first race start. Drawn well but public trial form below par.

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Resuming. Held up for a run early in the straight when 6.5m 3rd $9.50 (Fr2) Speed Dial Dubbo 1720m (2:00.4) R3650 race Jan 22 then beaten 15m 5th $8.50 (Fr1) The Dancer Bathurst 1730m (1:59.6) R3553 race Jan 29. Back from a spell here and was placed first-up last prep; drawn suitably and a sound each way hope.

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By Mr Feelgood USA out of Kevsbabe having first race start. Trial form patchy and need to treat warily.

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By Sunshine Beach USA out of Lets Thank Heaven facing starter for first time. Drawn out but has fair trial form.

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Hung out when beaten 10.2m 5th $7.00 (Fr1) Cascading Coins Bathurst 2260m (2:03.3) 3R4750 race Mar 30. Just out of the placings last start but drawn wide here and place preferred.