The Last Word – April 8
Tomorrow night sees the running of the Hoist Torque Australia 4&5YO Championship at Gloucester Park. Texas Tiger, above, won last year’s $50,000 event.
RACE 1 – HOIST TORQUE AUSTRALIA – TAKING YOU TO NEW HEIGHTS PACE
- Micheal Ferguson (ROCKABALL): “Well below par first-up. Looking to bounce back to his best. If he brings his best form from the draw he will be winning.”
- David Thompson (WHOSWHOINTHEZOO): “Go straight to the pegs. He can run a place.”
- Brett Smith (MCARDLES GEM): “Horse is going well. Up slightly in class but is always a chance off a soft run.”
- Shannon Suvaljko (ROCK ME OVER): “Racing well. Always a chance.”
- Peter Tilbrook (VIVERE DAMORE): “I think she’s holding form. Was hard to make ground out wide last week. She has continued her good work at home and I expect another strong performance.”
- Gary Hall Snr (WILL I ROCKNROLL): “Hoping for Jnr to drive but he went with Vivere Damore. Going well enough.”
- Rowen Langridge (SMART FORTUNE): “I think we look after him this week. Hopefully draw next week over a longer journey. So will go backwards and cut corners.”
RACE 2 – HOIST TORQUE HOIST SOLUTIONS PACE
- Chris Lewis (THREE RUMOURS): “Trialling well enough. Will look to take advantage of the draw.”
- Michael Young (NEVERMINDTHECHAOS): “Looks another race she’ll have to do plenty of work in. Love to lead but content to breeze.”
- Greg Bond (UNCONDITIONAL): “Good return and trained on nicely. Each-way.”
- Trent Wheeler (NEWSLETTER): “She went super last week but the draw looks tough this week.”
- Ross Olivieri (RUN FOR MERCY): “She went okay last start. She should improve on that. Only a place chance.”
- Kyle Harper (MY SWEET DEAL): “Drawn awkward but her best can earn. Needs the race run upside down.”
- Aldo Cortopassi (ALY SHAR): “Tough draw.”
- Gary Hall Snr (ALTA CINDERELLA): “She’s working terrific. The draw sorts her out. Place chance.”
- Chris Willis (BLISSFULLABBEY): “Tough from out there. Hope for some speed throughout the race.”
- Hayden Hancock (NULLABOR NAVAJO): “Nice draw for her. Expect her to be rattling home up the straight if she sees daylight.”
RACE 3 – HOIST TORQUE AUSTRALIA – RENT A GEN PACE
- Sarah Wall (ALTA RHETT): “Plan will be to lead. Looks to be a good race for him.”
- Gary Hall Snr (MISTER BUSHIDO): “He goes to the pegs and hopefully run second.”
- (BETTORSTARTDREAMING): “
- Hayden Hancock (EUSTON FLYER): “Racing well. Likely to find rails and hope for luck.”
- Shannon Suvaljko (BRACKEN SKY): “Good trial on Sunday. Drop in grade here. Should have a good campaign.”
- Kat Warwick (ALICE KAY): “Working very well at home. Not a great draw but expect her to put in a good performance.”
- Jocelyn Young (ONE FOR DAVE ANDME): “Tough ask first-up.”
- Matt Scott (BILLY MACK): “Drawn out of it. Going well though.”
RACE 4- HOIST TORQUE AUSTRALIA VERTICAL TRANSPORT & HOISTING NEEDS PACE
- Michael Young (ZAZU): “Gets another chance here. Hopefully stay in front and on his feet.”
- Chris Lewis (THE VERANDAH): “It’s a step up in class here. Won’t get the cosy sectionals this time.”
- Aldo Cortopassi (MACZ BROTHER): “Going well and will be in the finish.”
- (REGAL CHEVAL): “
- Ron Huston (ROBBIE ROCKET): “Tricky draw again. Thought his trial was only fair. Place chance.”
- Jocelyn Young (MASTER LEIGHTON): “Draw makes it tough but he’s racing well.”
- Greg Bond (IMA ROCKABILLY REBEL): “Racing great and not out of it.”
- Ross Olivieri (THE CODE BREAKER): “Crook draw. Will be interesting to see how he goes. We think we’ve sorted the issues we’ve had.”
- Greg Bond (HITTHEROADJACK): “Barrier hurts but still some hope.”
- Luke Edwards (TEXAS TARA): “Great draw for him. Hoping he can be in the finish from there.”
- Kim Prentice (IM SPIDERMAN): “He’s drawn handy enough. I’d think we’d go to the pegs.”
- Shannon Suvaljko (DEEORSE): “Going well. He’s ready to win. Follow.”
RACE 5 – HOIST TORQUE AUSTRALIA 4YO & 5YO CHAMPIONSHIP
- Kristy Elson (JASPERVELLABEACH): “Leading is the plan. Obviously it’s a lot harder than two weeks ago. I’m guessing the two and three will try to lead as well. He has got a lot of gate speed and Belly said he should’ve crossed last week.”
- Greg Bond (DONT BOTHER ME NONE): “Nice draw and top chance.”
- Shannon Suvaljko (CAVEMAN): “Going well. Just needs the right run.”
- Robbie Williams (IMA FIVESTAR GENERAL): “He’s working well. I expect him to be in the finish.”
- Chris Lewis (POWER AND GRACE): “Would love to have drawn closer in. Still an each-way chance.”
- Chris Voak (CLASSIC CHOICE): “Tough draw. Not sure what we will do early. Will speak to Barry.”
- Jocelyn Young (VALENTINES BROOK): “Draw makes it really hard but he’s going awesome.”
- Greg Bond (IDEAL AGENT): “Great return and can go on with it.”
- (TYPHOON BANNER): “
- (ARMA EINSTEIN): “
- Michael Young (DOC HOLLIDAY): “Good race. Tricky draw. Head to the rail and take shortcuts.”
- (HENGHENG): “
WATCH – Last year’s 4&5YO Championship
RACE 6 – HOIST TORQUE AUSTRALIA – TAKING YOU TO NEW HEIGHTS
- (AMERICAN BULLITT): “
- Emily Suvaljko (TWOBOB CRACKER): “Racing well. If he finds the front he will give them something to chase.”
- Luke Edwards (MAJOR ARTIST): “Always around the place in the stands and Jnr is on this week.”
- Shannon Suvaljko (GEE SMITH): “Going extra well. Jumps well usually. Will go well in this.”
- Greg Bond (MISS MUCHO): “Should be in the finish.”
- Matt Scott (AWAITING INSTRUCTIONS): “Hasn’t gone backwards. Dangerous whichever way the race is run.”
- Jason Woodworth (HOTFOOT IT): “Back to a stand and his preferred distance. Each-way chance.”
- Kat Warwick (TOMMY BE GOOD): “Back to the stand which he likes. The small field should mean he can tack onto the back of them easily. Improving with fitness.”
RACE 7 – HOIST TORQUE HOIST SOLUTIONS PACE
- Shannon Suvaljko (CROCODILE KID): “Going well from bad barriers. Gets his chance here.”
- Ross Olivieri (BETTOR BE LIVELY): “I think he’s a place chance and will improve on whatever he does. His work at home been excellent.”
- David Thompson (MACHS GOLD): “He’s interesting. Been a gear change. Will know a bit more after this week.”
- Michael Young (VESPA): “If he can lead he will win.”
- Chris Lewis (BLACK JACK ZAC): “Consistent and is a place chance here.”
- Aldo Cortopassi (ALLWOODS ROCKNROLL): “Tough draw.”
- Jason Woodworth (TIZA NEW DAY): “Drawn the widest. Will need luck to feature.”
RACE 8 – HOIST TORQUE AUSTRALIA – RENT A GEN PACE
- Matt Scott (C C CHEVRON): “The so-called “overraced truck filler” ran another place last week. Will hold up and give her a chance.”
- Kyle Harper (MATTJESTIC STAR): “Right type of field and right type of draw. Can go close if he finds the front.”
- Callan Suvaljko (THE NOTORIOUS ONE): “Was going back last week and he had different plans. I would say to the fence but I will have to ask him.”
- Daniel Costello (THE KRAKEN): “Trying a few things at home with his work to find another gear. Average field.”
- Giles Inwood (BLUE BLAZER): “Working well. His first run in five weeks. Will improve off the run. One to follow.”
- Gary Hall Snr (HEEZ OUR PERSEUS): “Never draws well. He should go close.”
- (ILLAWONG MUSTANG): “
RACE 9 – HOIST TORQUE AUSTRALIA PACE
- Kim Prentice (TANTABIDDI): “I’m telling Mitch to come out as hard as he can.”
- Kim Prentice (SOHO FIRESTONE): “I’ll be coming out as hard as I can too. It will be whoever can hold Lewis’ horse. He has improved a little bit too.”
- Vance Stampalia (CHACO EAGLE): “Pulled up well and I think he can improve on the run.”
- Chris Lewis (MAJOR OVERS): “I think he’s going well enough to win. He’s got good speed and all things equal we will go forward.”
- Micheal Ferguson (LETHAL EDITION): “Came through the last run in good order. Relying on some racing luck from the draw. I expect him to be in the finish.”
Tim Walker
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