The Last Word – Friday July 30
Tomorrow night sees the running of the Kerry Clarke 4&5YO Classic at Gloucester Park, as well as another competitive nine events. Get The Last Word for each of the events below.
RACE 1 – ULTIMATE SNIPER AT ALABAR PACE
- Hayden Charles (DELIGHTFULL): “Racing well. Should lead and go close.”
- Shannon Suvaljko (DEEORSE): “Good draw. Each-way.”
- Kevin Charles (ROCKMENOW): “Has gate speed and will also be going forward. May have to do it tough.”
- (DIAMOND DOVE): “
- Chris Voak (BATAVIA ON FIRE): “Good each-way chance.”
- (BLOCKJORG): “
- Aldo Cortopassi (BETTOR BE LIVELY): “His first-up run was solid. I think we will be positive early and run a good race from there.”
- Emily Suvaljko (ROBBIE EASTON): “Will know more after speaking to Michael. Comments are that he’s working well. The draw is against him.”
- (SUZIES GEM): “
- Matt Scott (C C CHEVRON): “Perfect draw to be in the finish with luck.”
RACE 2 – AUSTRALIAN PREMIUM FEEDS PACE
- David Thompson (MACHS GOLD): “He should have a great chance. if he can lead that’d be great. We’ve made a few gear changes.”
- David Young (BAYLAN JETT): “Looks a good race. Think he can find the top and run a great race.”
- Shannon Suvaljko (VESPA): “Going well. Each-way.”
- Chris Lewis (FREE TO AIR): “He was good enough last week. He’s a place chance this week and will look to find a slot.”
- (EXTREME PRINCE): “
- (BETTOR BE OSCAR): “
- (HENWOOD BAY): “
- Debra Lewis (ADVANCE YOUR DREAM): “She will be running on but it looks difficult.”
- (DESTINED TO RULE): “
- Debra Lewis (PIERRE WHITBY): “He’s got a good draw. Going consistently. Ready to win a race.”
RACE 3 – DELTA PRINT – EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE PACE
- Chris Voak (SPACE JUNK): “Can lead and win.”
- (ROCKNROLL WHITBY): “
- Dylan Egerton-Green (TYLER BRETT): “Over-raced a bit last start. Great each-way chance.”
- Nathan Turvey (MIRACLE MOOSE): “Good return and should run well.”
- Shannon Suvaljko (BRACKEN SKY): “Going nicely. Suited at the distance and is a chance at odds.”
- Aldo Cortopassi (LIGHTNING JOLT): “He’s a one trick pony. Take lots of shortcuts and sneak into the money hopefully.”
- (ULTIMATE OFFER): “
- Lindsay Harper (THEREUGO): “He needs the rail. If the track isn’t too heavy he could probably get across. Very happy with him. If he finds the rail he can earn.”
RACE 4 – JANDAKOT TROTTING TRAINING CENTRE PACE
- Shannon Suvaljko (AWAITINGINSTRUCTIONS): “Good draw with the favourite a further 10m back than last start. Will make it tougher for him.”
- Hayden Hancock (DISCO SPIRIT): “Look to find the pegs.”
- Emily Suvaljko (NEARIS GREEN): “Been told he’s working well. Hope to lob a forward position.”
- Aldo Cortopassi (HIT THE SKY): “He’s going really well. Hoping we can run top five. No reason he can’t do that again.”
- Matt Scott (PERLEE GATES): “Needs the pegs to be in the placings.”
- Chris Voak (DISCO UNDER FIRE): “Novelty chance.”
- Chris Lewis (POWERPLAY): “The one and nine will be hard to beat. He’s a place chance.”
- Mike Reed (CAVEMAN): “20m won’t be easy. They will know he’s there at the finish. The stands do sort them out.”
- Greg Bond (MINSTREL): “A good test off 40m. We think he’s up to it.”
RACE 5 – ALL TECH – IN JULY WE WEAR PINK PACE
- Rob MacDonald (ARGYLE RED): “Struggling to find form even with the good draws. Been working well. Will keep trying.”
- Shannon Suvaljko (VULTAN TIN): “Good draw. Suited at the distance and is a good chance.”
- Gary Hall Snr (IDEAL LINER): “He’s some place chance.”
- Greg Bond (VAMPIRO): “Close to peak fitness and should be in the finish.”
- Cody Wallrodt (JACK FARTHING): “His work at home has been good.”
- Chris Voak (MAJOR TIMES): “Will improve lots on last week.”
- Greg Bond (PATRONUS STAR): “Wide draw this week but is still a major player.”
RACE 6 – PACING FOR PINK THE KERRY CLARKE 4&5YO CLASSIC
- Colin Brown (FIFTY FIVE REBORN): “Probably the biggest test to date. Owes us nothing. Will be driven to her best advantage.”
- Chris Willis (THE VERANDAH): “Can play a part in the finish with even luck.”
- Phil Costello (THE KRAKEN): “I think he’s capable but it’s whether he decides to do the right thing. Three is an awkward draw.”
- Cody Wallrodt (BACK IN TWENTY): “Racing well. Look forward to getting back on him.”
- Shannon Suvaljko (LITTLE BITOF FUN): “Nice horse. Racing well but it’s a bad draw. Follow this campaign.”
- Hayden Hancock (ALTA CAMINO): “Will be finding the pegs.”
- Dylan Egerton-Green (IM SPIDERMAN): “Up in grade. Needs luck from the draw.”
- (BEE JAYS BOY): “
- Kyle Harper (AL GUERRERO): “Tough draw.”
- (EUPHORIC MOMENT): “
- Gary Hall Snr (ALTA BLUES): “He will go well. One will be hard to beat.”
- Emily Suvaljko (MEDIEVAL MAN): “Very unlucky last start. Definitely not without a chance with the right run.”
WATCH – Last year’s Kerry Clarke Classic
RACE 7 – NORTHERN RIVERS EQUINE STALLIONS FOR 2021 FILLIES & MARES PACE
- Shannon Suvaljko (SOUTHERN BELLE): “Great draw for her to run a big race. Definitely a place chance.”
- (SOHO PARTY GIRL): “
- (TRULEYLUCKY): “
- Kyle Harper (BLISSFULLABBEY): “Strong field and it’s an awkward draw.”
- Nathan Turvey (MINI MINE YET): “Going well. Should go close here.”
- Chris Lewis (MY PRAYER): “She was okay last week but got held up. A place chance again.”
- (MANDY JOAN): “
- Chris Voak (STAR OF DIAMONDS): “Barry said she’s working well at home. Novelty chance.”
- Hayden Hancock (TALKERUP): “I will be speaking to Tony. I’d say I will be having a look off the gate and making the call from there.”
RACE 8 – TAMMY, TARA AND DORINA GIVING BACK PACE
- Kyle Harper (MY SWEET DEAL): “Not a bad field but we get the draw. His recent trials have been strong. Great each-way chance.”
- Emily Suvaljko (HEZA HEAD HONCHO): “One of the quickest beginners I’ve sat behind. He’s had a few runs under his belt now. At his best he would go well in this grade.”
- Dylan Egerton-Green (OUR MISTA KALLE): “Horse with a fair bit of ability. Had some problems. Hopefully we’ve ironed them out. He should be back near his best on Friday.”
- Colin Brown (REGAL CHEVAL): “Not far away.”
- Chris Voak (TUBBS FARQUHAR): “Needs to lift.”
- Gary Hall Snr (ALTA INTRIGUE): “He will sit up and run home. He’s a definite chance.”
- Shannon Suvaljko (ALICE KAY): “Getting fitter each run and is a chance in this.”
- Karen Thompson (WHOSWHOINTHEZOO): “Will hopefully run a place again.”
RACE 9 – TABTOUCH LOUNGE ON SEN TRACK 657 PACE
- Nathan Turvey (ROYAL ESSENCE): “Working really well. Pretty forward and should lead.”
- (DIAMOND DAZE): “
- Shannon Suvaljko (QUICK MAMBA): “First run for a few weeks. Needs it a bit easier.
- Kyle Harper (STAR FOR ME): “Honest as they come. Place claims with luck.”
- (LAMOUR DOTTIE): “
- (OUR STAR BILLING): “
- Nathan Turvey (CAPTAINS BEACHBABE): “If they overdo it early it brings her into it.”
- Chris Voak (BLACK JACK BABY): “Standard draw for her. Short trip. Perhaps a chance to use her speed early.”
RACE 10 – IN LOVING MEMORY OF ALEC BARFIELD SNR PACE
- Shannon Suvaljko (SEVEN NO TRUMPS): “Great draw for him to run a bold race in front.”
- Mike Reed (HOPPYS WAY): “He went well at Northam. Will only improve. Has got good gate speed. Will be interesting to see what Mark does.”
- (JAMIE KIM): “
- (HOKULANI): “
- Emily Suvaljko (MAKE YOUR MARK): “Going well. Will look for a forward position.”
- Nathan Turvey (DONTBESILLYCHILLI): “Main danger is drawn well.”
- Chris Voak (HOPE): “Will look for a soft trip.”
Tim Walker
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