Racing
Devonport - Sunday, 23rd April 2023 (Updated)
Punters have an eight-race card in Devonport on Sunday afternoon.
The first of the day is scheduled for 12:33.
R1 Ladbrokes Yard Comments Maiden, 1350m
No Access (3) started $2.15 favourite in essentially the same race when on the three-day back-up here a fortnight ago. He had every chance there and has been costly for punters in recent times, but shapes as logically the hardest to beat again. ONE STAR DREAM (4) finished a spot behind in that race, securing inside runs from a low draw. He's entitled to be much shorter this time than the $51 he started there. GEEGEESLOCKDOWN (1) was disappointing resuming but gets the blinkers and a senior jockey going on. MISS PRIVATE (9) is an unknown on the synthetic but may appreciate a firm surface after striking rain-effected tracks in Launceston at her last two appearances. SPECIAL INTEREST (5) is trained on the track and may improve in a race with very limited exposed form.
Staking Strategy: Certainly not the strongest race you'd see to kick things off which is more a reflection of the $1.80 being offered about No Access than that horse's ability. I thought a senior pilot and the shades might sharpen up Geegeeslockdown. 1 unit to win on Geegeeslockdown (1)
R2 Kevin Sharkie Maiden, 1150m
Duncannon (2) has been consistent in his short career, only missing a placing twice from six starts though one of those was in Devonport. Not beaten far in two February starts, he won a trial last week in good time for the session and the McCoull booking is a positive. GEEGEES CITY BOY (4) was a noticeable drifter on his debut but ran a solid race in a quickly run affair that saw one with race fitness gap the field. He was an impressive trial winner leading into his first-up run and is trained on the track. VOLKANOVSKI (5) was kept pocketed from a low draw when backed into favouritism last Sunday in Hobart. Chloe Wells placed on the horse in two runs prior to that effort. ANNUDASTORM (11) joins Glenn Stevenson from Charlotte Littlefield brining ordinary Victorian form. This is a stable that can improve tried horse and new stable apprentice Tayah Stalker is chasing her first win back in the saddle. SHA'ARAWI (12) was scratched from a maiden last Sunday and did enough in her trial to suggest she can run a handy race on debut. Fellow debutants ZELDEE (14) and ALPINE KATE (10) also come off trial wins, the former in the fastest time for that session. HUSAVIK (8) was better second-up with a more economical run. CLOVER HILL (6) closed hard from well off the pace over 1009m suggesting that the extra distance here will be more suitable.
Staking Strategy: Far deeper is the maiden with the Tasbred bonus attached. Duncannon has rarely been far away in his career and that's likely to be the case again. Well enough found at $3 though after $4+ was offered early doors. 2 units to win on Duncannon (2)
R3 Goodstone Group Class 1 Hcp, 1150m
Not Rich Enuff (1) was heavily backed on debut and did the job for punters despite being slowly from the barriers. Interestingly Sarah Cotton chooses a class 1 on the synthetic for his next assignment, but this is generally a venue that holds few fears for her stable runners. FAR AWAY HIT (6) was fired to the front in Hobart and it took a handy one to run her down in the shadows of the post. STARNOTE (7) disappointed as favourite in Launceston but that race was run to suit the leader. She'll drop 3kg from that with EBB in the saddle and McCoull riding the stablemate NEEDS REMEMBERING (4). He was safely held in his trial, but the leader ran time and he does have a couple of placings at this distance despite his only victory coming over the Devonport mile. BELPINE MISS (5) couldn't get on the track in Launceston on Good Friday. She draws a decent marble for one of the few times in her career with Chelsea Baker in the saddle. PERKINS (9) has been a model of consistency this campaign and maps to be in the money again. MIRROR ONE (2) and SLIPSLOPSLAP (3) are first-up off recent trial defeats and have low draws. Both have some hope in a deep class 1.
Staking Strategy: At start seven in her career this will be the first time that Belpine Miss draws one of the inside four gates. She's been caught off the track for most of her runs, including last time out in Launceston. I think she's way over the odds. 1 unit each-way on Belpine Miss (5)
R4 Tasmanian Horse Transport Class 1 Hcp, 1650m
Myocardium (2) demolished his opposition on Good Friday and that form received a push with the runner-up subsequently winning by a space in Hobart. He draws wide but expect Kelvin Sanderson to try and settle on pace again and up to a mile at his fifth start for the campaign looks suitable. SOUTHERN WIND (6) closed strongly last time to run fourth in a very slowly run race won by the leader. CHI MAZEL (7) resumed at a mile and didn't enjoy the softest transit. He will have likely taken benefit from having that run. NOBLE EXCEPTION (8) has placed at his last four starts and is another that appears ready for a rise in distance at this stage of the campaign. He'll be given every opportunity by McCoull from a plum draw. BLONDE SUSPECT (3) was winner over 1880m here a fortnight ago when receiving a gun run from back in the field. Expect him to be giving a start away from the draw but will be strong late dropping back in trip. AFRICAN THUNDER (1) won a weak looking maiden here last start but the form can at least receive a push in the opening race.
Staking Strategy: Very easy to make a case for Myocardium given the way the form stacked up through Lady Vuitton in Hobart. Up to a mile well into the campaign should be fine for him. Also backing Southern Wind who is racing well with race shape against him in recent times. 3 units to win on Myocardium (2) and 1 unit to win on Southern Wind (6)
R5 Leaping Goat Coffee Bm68 Hcp, 1880m
Alpine Affair (3) returns to a track where she's won three from four and gives Daniel Ganderton his return ride after being injured on Launceston Cup Day. He was solid in defeat last Sunday and appears ready for a crack at 1880m deep into his campaign. MYWORDIS (1) is the class runner in the field and interestingly Drew Tyson chooses now to claim so he'll carry 62kg. He was outclassed in two Victorian runs but will obviously find this considerably easier. Adam Trinder saddles up two runners chasing hat-tricks here with differing racing patterns. GOLDEN PROPHET (5) is an emerging stayer that's come from well back in the field to win twice in Launceston. Big ask here as a 3YO who was a maiden two starts ago, taking on seasoned horses. INCRIMINATE (4) has had things made to order from the front in consecutive Launceston mile victories. There appears a bit more pressure in this race on paper which would be to his detriment. NAMABAALE (2) stuck his nose out at the right time, diving through a gap to win a slowly run race at the track and distance last start. He's another carrying a big weight with a senior rider staying on. AFRIDI (9) hasn't been bad in two runs on mainland Tas and is one that will likely sneak past most punters.
Staking Strategy: Smallish field with a couple of scratchings and they could all win without massive surprise. Something small on Afridi who gets a lot of weight off those at the top and being trained by John Keys has likely done a bit of work on the track. 1 unit to win on Afridi (9)
R6 Great Northern Bm62 Hcp, 1350m
Katzenjammer (7) rolled to the front at the track and distance resuming and gave nothing else a look in. This is a decent jump in class but it's easy to argue he should be unbeaten at this track from three starts. ALMIGHTY VIRTUE (5) is also trying to make the jump from winning a class 1. He should do no work behind the speed from the inside draw and have his chance from there. SKILENDRA (2) enjoyed a great time of it at this venue late last season, despite having a racing pattern that is generally not suited to the tight track. Look for her storming home from a wide draw. NEED TO BE UNIQUE (1) didn't run up to the market support second-up despite enjoying a good run on a soft tempo. He gets a bit of weight off his back with Chloe Wells taking the ride. Look for a market lead on MANCO MAN (4) for Mark and Daniel Ganderton. He was scratched from a race in Hobart last Sunday where there was an early market nibble. ALPINE BLAST (6) has an outstanding record at the T&D. Siggy Carr has ridden this horse to three wins, but she has the sit on the resuming DARGO (8) for Team Wells. EIGHT MARGARITAS (9) didn't shirk the task last time in Launceston after being fired up to lead early and crossed the line with SILVER PERSUASION (10) there. COEUR DE LYON (3) was ridden quietly last time and the way he hit the line suggests similar tactics will be repeated given he's guaranteed to start from the widest barrier.
Staking Strategy: Open race, particularly with the early favourite Katzenjammer coming out. Specking a couple first-up here in Manco Man and Dargo but it's certainly a wide quaddie leg. 1 unit to win on Dargo (8) and Manco Man (4)
R7 The Stables At Spreyton 0 - 62, 1150m
Tiltherewarsyou (7) had heavy late market support last time she raced in Launceston, but it all went wrong for backers when she played up pre-race. She's since been back to the trials where she won in good time. POWER MAGNUM (2) was on the right end of a busy finish at the track and distance a fortnight ago. He jumps 5kg from that victory but does seem to enjoy racing on the synthetic. ALPINE AVIATOR (1) is another horse with a strong Devonport record, only missing a placing once from eight runs here. He resumes with a poor draw but B.McCoull to offset that. QUICKEN UP (8) hasn't had luck at key stages in a pair of second placings this time in. She's drawn low on both occasions, but EBB will come from a little wider on the track which may at least help a repeat of the traffic issues she's encountered. SUNSHINE MOSHE (4) was strong winner in Launceston, beating Chosen Eagle who is a subsequent winner. She has the task of dropping from 1400m back to 1150m but carries the same weight he did when victorious in this grade last start. GEE GEES BUZZ (6) and GEE GEE GOLDENLASS (9) weren't far away last start and are always in the mix with the right runs in transit.
Staking Strategy: Like the each-way chances of Tiltherewarsyou who had obvious excuses for runs prior to a short break and trialled in stylish fashion in readiness for this. 2 units each-way on Tiltherewarsyou (7)
R8 Thai Imperial Bm68 Hcp, 1150m
Copper Charm (7) resumes having not raced since Devonport Cup Day where she was entitled to weaken after setting a very hot lead pace. She wasn't pushed in a recent trial and will take running down if Chloe Wells finds the front with 52.5kg. GEE GEE ALS PRINCE (3) has been up a long time but continues to race well. He will be strong late along with TROJAN STORM (4) who powered home here over 1009m for a first-up victory. MAJESTIC DIAMOND (2) has won all five of her races either first or second-up so is some query here after a pair of recent unplaced efforts. GEE GEES SO TRUE (5) was a beaten favourite resuming but did some work in the run there. He has the inside draw and will meet the winner 1.5kg better at the weights off a $2.70 vs $14 last start SP. SUMMER FIRE (1) is testing the patience of followers this campaign. She perhaps went too slow in front last time but now goes 1400m back to 115m at start seven for the campaign.
Staking Strategy: If Copper Charm finds the top early on in the last I don't think they'll be running her down. If there is early pressure setting the race up for one to swoop it could easily be Trojan Storm, doing what he did first-up. 3 units to win on Copper Charm (7) and 1 unit to win on Trojan Storm (4)
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