The Last Word – Choices Flooring Golden Slipper Night
July 8, 2021
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Tomorrow night sees the running of the Group 1 Choices Flooring-Golden Slipper at Gloucester Park. Last year’s Golden Slipper was taken out by Mighty Ronaldo, pictured above.
Get the last word on each of the races below.
RACE 1 – RETRAVISION PACE
- Chris Voak (DISCO UNDER FIRE): “I don’t know. Got the draw to be in the finish. Assess speed early.
- Donald Harper (ALLWOODS ROCKNROLL): “He prefers the rail. Draw makes it awkward. Last run was disappointing but the start before was good.It also depends on what horse I’ve got on the night.”
- (BETTOR BE OSCAR): “
- Ryan Bell (REBEL WITH A GRIN): “Clearly just a follower so will duck for cover and hopefully earn again.”
- Shannon Suvaljko (JESSE ALLWOOD): “Going okay. It’s not a great draw but is improving each run.”
- Ross Olivieri (KIWI BLOKE): “Her’s working well. Hoping it translates to the races. Draw not great.”
- Mike Reed (TIFFANY ROSE): “She will go back. Makes it hard from the draw.”
- Callan Suvaljko (TUAS DELIGHT): “Back and shortcuts.”
- Greg Bond (HOWARD HUGHES): “Can win despite the draw.”
- Lindsay Harper (POCKET THE CASH): “Is drawn awkwardly. Form and sectionals have been good. Beaten by a better horse last week. Each-way. Needs luck.”
- Emily Suvaljko (THE BLACK CARDINAL): “We will take shortcuts and be doing our best work on the line.”
RACE 2 – GO ONE BETTER WITH WESTRAL PACE
- Chris Voak (BETTOR COPAGOODONE): “She will try to lead. Giles thinks she will run a good race.”
- Dylan Egerton-Green (TYLER BRETT): “Racing well without much going his way. It’s a drop in grade. He will be driven with authority.”
- (SPACE JUNK): “
- Chris Lewis (IM BETA THAN GOUDA): “It looks tough.”
- (WALSH): “
- Gary Hall Snr (WILL I ROCKNROLL): “Will be hard to win. Needs to lead in this class.”
- Emily Suvaljko (BLUE BLAZER): “Racing very well. Needs a few things to go his way.”
- Gary Hall Snr (GAMBIT): “He will go close. Don’t think he can go forward but he may be forced to at some stage.”
- (VALBONNE): SCRATCHED
- Shannon Suvaljko (BRACKEN SKY): “Great draw for him. Each-way.”
- Lindsay Harper (THEREUGO): “The draw doesn’t suit. Drop three back and hope the one holds up.”
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RACE 3 – WESTSIDE AUTO WHOLESALE PACE
- Deni Roberts (EUPHORIC MOMENT): “We need a muddy track to help us off the gate here. 2100 start helps and would give some cheek if he led. Each-way.”
- Emily Suvaljko (MINI MINE YET): “Showed she’s back to her best last start. Will be hitting the line strongly.”
- Chris Lewis (SIR NICHOLAS): “Looks tough as well for him.”
- (TRIROYALE BRIGADE): “
- (THE KRAKEN): “
- Kyle Harper (AL GUERRERO): “In form. Will look to lead. Hard to beat if he finds the front.”
- Gary Hall Snr (NOTA BENE DENARIO): “He’s got an each-way chance. He keeps buttering up.”
- Gary Hall Snr (ALTA BLUES): “He will press forward at some stage. Think he can sit outside Al Guerrero and beat him.”
- (BACK IN TWENTY): SCRATCHED
- (BLOCKJORG): “
- Shannon Suvaljko (VESPA): “Going well. Not a bad draw to run on again.”
RACE 4 – ALLWOOD STUD FARM THE LOMBARDO
- Justin Prentice (BETTOR GET IT ON): “Perfect draw. The main danger is on our back and she seems like a class filly. It’s a perfect draw but not an easy drive for Jnr.”
- Michael Brennan (MISS LIMELIGHT): “Outstanding last week. With average luck she will be in the finish.”
- Aldo Cortopassi (SMOOTH RYE): “Will let her come off gate and find a hole.”
- Lindsay Harper (JUST MAKEMINE DIAMONDS): “It’s a tough race. Had the three trials. First and third trials were okay. Second one was not as good. Can weigh in but will likely need the run.”
- Greg Bond (SAGANO): “Each-way with a good trip.”
- Hayden Reeves (THEJEWELINHEREYE): “Will take short cuts and wait for a miracle.”
- Ryan Bell (RADIANT AMBER): “Once again she has drawn poorly. Aiden can do what he wants.”
- Emily Suvaljko (DIAMOND DOVE): “Tricky barrier to overcome. Will drive her for shortcuts.”
- (BLISSFULABBEY): SCRATCHED
- Shannon Suvaljko (ALICE KAY): “Good trial last week. Difficult draw but will run a good race.”
- Donald Harper (STAR OF THE CLASS): “It’s an alright draw. Back line draw so will keep her quiet. Hope there’s a solid tempo and look to find the line. Probably look to restrain and go to the pegs.”
- Chris Voak (BETTOR PACK IT): “Draw hurts. Went well last week. Needs degree of luck.
- Kim Prentice (ADDA TARANTELLA): “Will be hard from the draw.”
RACE 5 – CHOICES FLOORING GOLDEN SLIPPER
- Ryan Bell (SWINGBAND): “He looks well-conditioned and well-educated. You don’t give up barrier one at Gloucester Park. There’s going to be pressure on but he can cop it.”
- Justin Prentice (TRICKY MIKI): “He’s come through his last start well. I thought one or two would be ideal draws. We’ve got to come out and make sure we don’t lose that position.”
- Ryan Bell (WHATARETHEODDS): “It’s a tricky draw. My bloke will hold a forward position.”
- Aiden De Campo (THE MIKI TAKER): “Put a line through last start. Should be back to his best. Will work forward from the draw.
- Gary Hall Snr (YOU’RE SO FINE): “It’s difficult. I still think he can win. Jnr can put him into the race at the 1200 and go close.”
- Shane Young (WONDERFUL TO FLY): “Has an average draw but she is well. Hoping for an honestly run race.”
- Shannon Suvaljko (SEVEN NO TRUMPS): “Great run last start but it’s a terrible draw. Needs a lot of racing luck.”
- Aiden De Campo (ROCK ON TOP): “Draw has done him no favours but the ability is there if things go his way.”
- Kyle Harper (BUSHWACKED): “Brutal draw but you never know. Has the ability if the race is run upside down.”
- Justin Prentice (TOMLOUS JAMBO): “His runs in the big races have been good. He follows speed so well.
- Ross Olivieri (FOLLOW THE MUSIC): “I’m happy with draw. If they go crazy he will be running on. Got ability. Haven’t seen have reasonable chance when run to suit.”
- Aiden De Campo (FLOEWRITER): “Work was really good on Tuesday. Needs luck but can figure in the finish if things go his way.”
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RACE 6 – GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND PACE
- Callan Suvaljko (EXTREME PRINCE): “Will lead and be hard to catch.”
- Shannon Suvaljko (QTOWN RIP ROARING): “Going okay. Good draw to run on.”
- Luke Edwards (BAD ROUND): “Last run looked like he got home well.”
- Shane Young (JUST BARNEY): “Looks to be racing well. Could be an outside chance.”
- (ROBBIE EASTON): SCRATCHED
- (BETTOR BE LIVELY): “
- David Thompson (MACHS GOLD): “Hoping for some luck. Will drop across.”
- Chris Lewis (FREE TO AIR): “It’s a bad draw. Place chance best.”
- Callan Suvaljko (ROCKNROLL WHITBY): “No use me making decisions. He doesn’t listen to me. Will decide behind the gate.”
- Emily Suvaljko (BLACK JACK ZAC): “Looks to get a good run on the leaders back.”
- (BEE SEVENTEEN): “
- Ross Olivieri (CARRERA MACH): “Will be driven quietly the first few runs. Going well. Feeling good about himself.”
RACE 7 – PERTH PLASTERBOARD CENTRE PACE
- Luke Edwards (GAYLE FORCE): “Great draw. Each-way chance.”
- Luke Edwards (MAJOR ARTIST): “Work was super this week. Expecting a bold run on Friday.”
- Mike Reed (CAVEMAN): “It’s a good draw. Will be going forward and hope to find the front.”
- Shannon Suvaljko (LA SULIEMAN): “Needs a few runs then will show his best.”
- Karen Thompson (WHOSWHOINTHEZOO): “Going well. Hope for a bit of luck.”
- Gary Hall Snr (HEEZ OUR PERSEUS): “He was disappointing Tuesday. Winnable race with the right run.”
- Emily Suvaljko (PLUTONIUM): “The distance suits. Barrier draw doesn’t.”
- Gary Hall Snr (ALTA INTRIGUE): “He’s a winning chance. Forget Tuesday. Will go well.”
RACE 8 – DIRECT TRADES SUPPLY PACE
- Robert MacDonald (ARGYLE RED): “Should get a good run from the draw but these horses are top class.”
- Aldo Cortopassi (TO FAST TO SERIOUS): “Will take advantage of the draw. Will drive more positively. We think it’s time to start driving him more positively.”
- Ross Olivieri (PERFECT MAJOR): “He won’t cross them. Needs to be driven forward, even if he’s in the breeze.”
- Greg Bond (MIGHTY CONQUEROR): “Going great. Strong chance.”
- Ryan Bell (SHOCKWAVE): “Real test for him this week. He’s thriving at home and ready for it.”
- Ross Olivieri (MAJOR TIMES): “I think he ends up following shockwave all the way. He will improve with the run. Depending how its run he will have to be put into it at some stage.”
RACE 9 – COWDEN THE INSURANCE BROKERS PACE
- Deni Roberts (CAPTAINS COTE): “Improving with each run. Would like to give her a chance in front but will assess the speed off the gate.”
- Gary Hall Jnr (CUTTING ROSES): “Should get a good run. Place chance.”
- Shannon Suvaljko (MOTOR ON LILLY): “Going okay. Difficult draw. Place chance.”
- Aldo Cortopass (CHEESE AND BICCYS): “She’s a talented filly. I like her. Her run on Saturday was good but just a bit green. Should play a serious part here.”
- Sarah Wall (MAKE YOUR MARK): “Not the best draw but she prefers to be on speed so will look to go forward.”
- Emily Suvaljko (SHEZA MIKIMOTO): “Still working her way into a bit of form and fitness.”
- Sarah Wall (DONTBESILLYCHILLI): “Feeling well and looks a suitable race despite the draw.”
- (SPORT SPORT SPORT): “
RACE 10 – SIMMONDS STEEL TROT
- Gary Hall Snr (TRICKY RIC): “He should win.
- Emily Suvaljko (NO REPUBLIC): “His biggest test to date.”
- Nigel Johns (ONE BID BUYS): “Not stepping well of late. Field looks too tough.”
- Chris Lewis (MORTICIAN): “Will go to the pegs. Hope to run a place.”
- Nigel Johns (DARK SECRET): “Happy with Dark Secret. Track work was super this week. Hard to beat Tricky Ric from the front but he’s a definite place chance.”
- Bruce Stanley (LIGHTNING CALDER): “The big bloke will be trying his hardest as always.”
- Gary Hall Snr (PRINCESS MILA): “She’s the only danger to Tricky Ric.”
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