The Last Word – ETCH Coatings Lord Mayors Cup
There’s another feature event at Gloucester Park tomorrow night, with the running of the Group 2 Lord Mayors Cup (2536m).
Mighty Conqueror, above, won the last edition of the race.
Get The Last Word on the key contenders for each of the 10 races below.
RACE 1 – SIMMONDS STEEL PRECISION LASER CUTTING PACE
- Michael Young (ZAZU): “Take advantage of the ace and get his chance.”
- Kyle Harper (IAMTHEFIRECRACKER): “Each-way. Can over-race a bit.”
- (CORDERO): “
- (CAULONIA ARTY): “
- Donald Harper (MAKE IT HAPPEN): “Will roll forward off the gate. Been going well without winning. Hopefully we can lob nice and close.”
- Cody Wallrodt (PALATINO): “Tough from the draw but will be driven positively this week.”
- Murray Lindau (TALKS UP A STORM): “We will go back and work into it late.”
- (MASTER LEIGHTON): “
- Michael Young (ORLANDO BLUE): “Quiet run will do him good after getting monstered last week. Should still get home well.”
- (PRADASON): “
- Luke Edwards (TEXAS TARA): “Good trailing draw for him.”
- Shannon Suvaljko (STAR OF WILLOUGHBY): “Nice horse and racing well. Not a bad draw for him to sizzle home.”
RACE 2 – SIMMONDS STEEL FENCING AND GATES PACE
- Colin Bronw (ARMA EINSTEIN): “He has held his form.”
- Gary Hall Snr (GAMBIT): “He will have to breeze and it won’t be an easy task.”
- Nathan Turvey (ALTA RHETT): “Each-way chance.”
- Jocelyn Young (VALENTINES BROOK): “It’s not the easiest race. We’re going to have to play it cool early and run on like he did at Pinjarra.”
- Kristy Elson (JASPERVELLABEACH): “Not a great barrier for him but the run last week would’ve done him good.”
- Brett Smith (MCARDLES GEM): “Will go back and drive for luck from the wide gate.”
- Donald Harper (JESSE ALLWOOD): “The draw is against him. Happy with him but will need luck from the draw.”
- Gary Hall Snr (MISTER BUSHIDO): “No hope. Not 100% fit.
- Callan Suvaljko (ROCKNROLL WHITBY): “Wait for a barrier.”
- Giles Inwood (BATAVIA ON FIRE): “I thought he could rail up and sneak a third at best.”
RACE 3 – SIMMONDS STEEL BALUSTRADE AND HANDRAILS PACE
- David Thompson (MACHS GOLD): “He will be doing his best to hold a forward position.”
- Shannon Suvaljko (SOKYS BIGBULLET): “Racing consistently. Good draw to earn money.”
- Giles Inwood (SANGUE REALE): “Thought he could find the front and be very hard to beat.”
- Lindsay Harper (BETTORSTARTDREAMING): “If he leads he’s a really good chance. Will do our best to get across early.”
- (CAPTAIN PROUD): “
- (CLASSIC CHOICE): “
- Kyle Harper (AL GUERRERO): “Strong win last start. Can win again.”
- (C C CHEVRON): “
- Jocelyn Young (MIRRAGON): “The draw hurts. I think he’s one that as soon as he gets a draw he can win again.”
RACE 4 – SIMMONDS STEEL DECORATIVE SCREENS PACE
- Ross Olivieri (TAKING THE MIKI): “I’m probably more confident than Voaky is. Her mission is the $50,000 Sales race in a fortnight. I knew she would draw ordinary in the fillies race. I think she can win.”
- (LIBBA RACY): “
- Shannon Suvaljko (BETTYS LASS): “Nice run last start but it’s a difficult draw to assess. Will run a nice race.”
- (ALL THE BELLS): “
- Lindsay Harper (MY SWEET DEAL): “She’s an honest mare. I would say she can earn something.”
- Nathan Turvey (BETTOR BEACH BELLE): “Going okay and is an each-way chance.”
- Ryan Bell (MISS LIMELIGHT): “Only each-way because of the awkward draw. Working well.”
- (MY PRAYER): “
- Nathan Turvey (SAVVY BROMAC): “Tricky draw but is coming up nicely.”
- Chris Willis (BLISSFULLABBEY): “Good draw. Hopefully the one holds up and she gets out in the straight.”
- Aldo Cortopassi (ALY SHAR): “Going well.”
- Kyle Harper (SHEEZ OUR HOPE): “Has the speed to make her dangerous. One horse looks the winner.”
RACE 5 – ETCH COATINGS LORD MAYORS CUP
- (ROMAN ART): “
- Greg Bond (MINSTREL): “Hard to beat.”
- Cody Wallrodt (BABYFACE ADDA): “Racing well but it looks tough.”
- Gary Hall Snr (HEEZ OUR PERSEUS): “He will go alright but it’s not a good draw for him.”
- Greg Bond (PATRONUS STAR): “Each-way chance.”
- (AL GUERRERO): SCRATCHED
- Greg Bond (GALACTIC STAR): “Place at best.”
- Lindsay Harper (BLETCHLEY PARK): “We got a nice horse last week and was home in 28. It looks difficult from the draw. In his best form he’s always a chance.”
- Stephen Reed (GOLDEN STATE): “Draw makes it too hard.”
- (VULTAN TIN): “
- Jocelyn Young (HAMPTON BANNER): “I thought he was really good last week. We know his asset is usually his gate speed. I do expect he will run a really good race.”
- Gary Hall Snr (DIEGO): “He will drop on the back of the 11. He might have to make a mid-race move.”
Tonight’s Lord Mayors Cup has been won my Mighty Conqueror and the @Newsbonds training partnership. Dylan Egerton-Green with the steer…#WAHarness | 📸: @_HamiltonCC pic.twitter.com/QEYVpTlLe6
— The Trots WA (@TheTrotsWA) December 11, 2020
RACE 6 – ETCH COATINGS SANDBLASTING SPECIALISTS PACE
- Jocelyn Young (HAS NO FEAR): “Two starts ago she began really well. She doesn’t really like to be asked off the gate. If she led I think she is capable.”
- (BILLY MACK): “
- Ross Olivieri (CARRERA MACH): “I think if he led he would be a good thing. He’s still got a very good chance. Won’t be too far away from them. “
- Giles Inwood (DISCO UNDER FIRE): “Is always a handy place chance. Maybe each-way fresh.”
- Kyle Harper (MATTJESTIC STAR): “Racing well enough to win. Needs luck from the draw.”
- Michael Young (THE TIGER ARMY): “Better Tuesday. Might look to put him in the race. Hopefully he’s turned the corner.”
- David Thompson (WHOSWHOINTHEZOO): “It’s not a bad race for him.”
- (BEE SEVENTEEN): “
- Michael Young (VESPA): “Good first-up. Drawn awfully but he can win.”
RACE 7 – ETCH COATINGS PROFESSIONAL POWDER COATING PACE
- (HES ROYAL BLUE): “
- Chris Willis (THE VERANDAH): “First standing start. Trying something new. Not unhappy with last start.”
- Michael Young (DOC HOLLIDAY): “Good lead-up trial. Hopefully he steps safely. He’s a definite chance.”
- Luke Edwards (MAJOR ARTIST): “Always there abouts in the stands.”
- (PERLEE GATES): “
- (DISTINGUISHED TASTE): “
- Nathan Turvey (REGAL SCRIBE): “Each-way chance.”
- Nathan Turvey (CAPTURED DELIGHT): “Good chance.”
- (HOTFOOT IT): “
- (FEELING ACES): “
RACE 8 – ETCH COATINGS COMMERCIAL SPRAY PAINTING PACE
- Kim Prentice (DIAMOND DANCE): “She’s very honest and from one she will hopefully finish in the top five.”
- Kyle Harper (PRECOCIOUS LADY): “If she leads she wins.”
- Sarah Wall (MAKE YOUR MARK): “Good draw to be able to send her forward.”
- (ALL ABOUT RILEY): “
- Shannon Suvaljko (QUEENINTHECORNER): “Nice win on Tuesday. Got the draw advantage on others. Will take full opportunity of this chance.”
- Aldo Cortopassi (FREE WHEELING): “First-up. Trialled well.”
- Sarah Wall (DONTBESILLYCHILLI): “Going well and shouldn’t be too far away with luck.”
- (SOVRANA): “
- Shane Young (WONDERFUL TO FLY): “Expect her to run well. Will be a good test for her.”
RACE 9 – ETCH COATINGS MOBILE SANDBLASTING PACE
- Kyle Harper (APOLLO ROCK): “Excellent winning chance from the draw.”
- Rob Abercromby (MARQUISARD): “He will be going forward. Went well last week and is improving with every run.”
- (HESACHARMER): “
- (AMERICAN ROCK): “
- Shannon Suvaljko (EUSTON FLYER): “Racing well enough and will run on.”
- (VALBONNE): “
- Nathan Turvey (BLUE BLAZER): “Working well.”
- Lindsay Harper (POCKET THE CASH): “Two runs ago he was excellent. He’s drawn badly. I went through the field and he’s an each-way chance.”
- Gary Hall Snr (BEACH START): “He’s no star. I don’t think he can win from out there. He will run home.”
- (IDEAL WHITBY): “
- Ryan Bell (SWEET MADDISON): “Only each-way because of the barrier as well. Working well.”
RACE 10 – WWW.ETCHCOATINGS.COM.AU PACE
- Luke Edwards (TELLMETOATTACK): “Burnt hard early last week on the back of two held up runs. Should strip fitter.”
- Deb Padberg (DEEORSE): “Good draw for him.”
- Luke Edwards (LEAP OF FAITH): “Drop in grade and sectionals were good last week. She should be hard to beat.”
- Craig Saligari (CROCODILE KID): “Awkward draw but no back line helps. Will leave it up to Aiden.”
- (SAMEPLACE SAMETIME): “
- (QTOWN RIP ROARING): “
- (ROCK ME OVER): “
- (DOMINATE THE DOJO): “
- Aldo Cortopassi (ALLWOODS ROCKNROLL): “Back and go to the fence.”
Tim Walker
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