The Last Word – March 4

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Tomorrow night sees another competitive 10 event card at Gloucester Park.

Extradite, above, won last year’s edition of The Clarke

Get The Last Word on the 10 races below.

RACE 1 – SEFS ASSET FINANCE SPECIALISTS PACE

1. Gary Hall Snr (HIGH PRICE): “He’s got the problem of being first-up. The plan is to lead. I think he can win but it won’ be easy.”
2. Madeleine Young (STEREOPHONIC): “Good draw. Hopefully can get in behind the one and should finish off well.”
3. Kim Prentice (MISTER MONTBLANC): “Annie said Chris thought he underdrove her last Friday. Drawn well and will go well.”
4. Chris Lewis (JACKPOT JOE): “I would say we wouldn’t be too far away from them.”
5. Peter Tilbrook (SEVEN NO TRUMPS): “Has improved from the harder run last week and I just expect him to go really well. Voaky will decide on tactics out there.”
6. (ROCK ON TOP): “
7. (THE MIKI TAKER): “
8. Corey Rogers (NORTHERN GAZE): “He is fit and well after a few runs this time in and ready to tackle this class of race. Just hoping for him to settle well during the run and finish off strongly with a nice trail.”

RACE 2 – SEFS YOU NAME IT, WE FUND IT PACE

1. Michael Young (THE TIGER ARMY): “Doesn’t try at all but has led once for me and won nicely so we will give him his chance in front.”
2. Gary Hall Snr (WILL I ROCKNROLL): “Probably duck in behind the two. Would like to lead.”
3. Michael Young (ZAZU): “Going well. Will slot in early and be thereabouts late.”
4. (QUICK STRIDE): “
5. Giles Inwood (DISCO UNDER FIRE): “Always a place chance rattling home late.”
6. (PRADASON): “
7. Madeleine Young (MISTER ARDEE): “Racing well. Bad draw.”
8. Chris Lewis (MIRRAGON): “I think there’s a few chances in the race. He’s an each-way chance.”
9. Kyle Harper (APOLLO ROCK): “Sticky draw.”

RACE 3 – SEFS FINANCE KENWICK PACE

1. Michael Young (VESPA): “Beat Hampton Banner last time he led over the trip so we will try to do it again.”
2. David Thompson (MACHS GOLD): “Will look to drop to the rail and three the rail looks the best spot for him.”
3. Gary Hall Snr (HEEZ OUR PERSEUS): “Each-way chance with luck in running. Forget the last two runs.
4. Chris Lewis (HAMPTON BANNER): “I think he will find the front. I would think it’s a suitable field for him.”
5. Jason Woodworth (TIZA NEW DAY): “Will be heading to the rail and throwing the tow rope out.”
6. (SPACE JUNK): “
7. Hayden Reeves (THOMSON BAY): “Place chance with luck.”
8. Lindsay Harper (BETTORSTARTDREAMING): “He’s no hope from there. Hope for a draw later on.”

RACE 4 – SEFS FINANCE TRUCK TRAILERS CARS PACE

1. (GOLDEN STATE): SCRATCHED
2. Nathan Turvey (MIRACLE MOOSE): “Working well. Will lead.”
3. Giles Inwood (SANGUE REALE): “Racing well. A real each-way chance. Tricky drive for the Voak train.”
4. Ray Williams (TO FAST TO SERIOUS): “His work has been good this week. I hope the run bought him up this week. We decided to forego the Pinjarra Cup but I’m happy with him.”
5. Gary Hall Snr (DIEGO): “Never draws a barrier. I think he will go close though.”
6. Stephen Reed (BLETCHLEY PARK): “Good each-way chance with the small field.”

RACE 5 – CATALANO TRUCKS SALES SERVICE FINANCE THE CLARKE

1. Justin Prentice (KNOW WHEN TO RUN): “Perfect draw for him. Good front runner and should be a good chance.”
2. Michael Young (DOC HOLLIDAY): “Drops a bit in class here. Needs to be on pace so we will run the gate and be happy to breeze.”
3. Michael Young (ORLANDO BLUE): “Going well. Will be tricky from the draw but will just drop back early and be getting home well late.”
4. Madeleine Young (VALENTINES BROOK): “Racing well and should run another good race.”
5. (IM BETA THAN GOUDA): “
6. Rowen Langridge (SMART FORTUNE): “Happy with him but the draw puts him out of it first-up. Was hoping for a rails draw. Will end up too far back so will look for shortcuts.”
7. Robbie Williams (IMA FIVESTAR GENERAL): “He’s going well. Each-way claims.”
8. Chris Lewis (CLASSIC CHOICE): “It’s not an easy task from the eight. I think he’s probably got to push forward.”
9. Chris Willis (BLISSFULLABBEY): “Tough draw. Will go back and see how the race unfolds.”
10. (SUING YOU): SCRATCHED
11. (HARLEY ZEST): “

WATCH – Last year’s Clarke 

RACE 6 – CATALANO TRUCKS – YOUR ONE STOP SHOP PACE

1. Deb Padberg (BETTYS LASS): “Good draw. Will have to hope for some luck.”
2. Donald Harper (STAR OF THE CLASS): “She’s first-up no trial. She’s a nice enough filly. Hopefully she’s not to keen. We will probably run the gate.”
3. (PUREST SILK): “
4. (ALL THE BELLS): “
5. Justin Prentice (ALTA LOUISA): “Felt great last start. Each-way.”
6. Kat Warwick (ALICE KAY): “Working really well. Considering the draw, we will need luck to finish in the first three.”
7. Peter Tilbrook (VIVERE DAMORE): “She went super last week. Tricky draw. I’m sure she’s a chance but will need some good speed in the race.”
8. Luke Edwards (LEAP OF FAITH): “The hot summer may have taken its toll. If there’s no improvement she will head to the paddock.”
9. Ryan Bell (MISS LIMELIGHT): “Going better than the form reads. Barrier, once again, will jeopardise her chances.”
10. Hayden Reeves (THEJEWELINHEREYE): “Place chance with luck as well.”
11. Michael Young (NEVERMINDTHECHAOS): “Nice filly up in class but will handle it. Good draw for her to get a soft run.”
12. Shane Tognolini (ANGEL IN WHITE): “Can’t get her any better. Only bad luck can beat her.”

RACE 7 – CATALANO TRUCKS KENWICK PACE

1. Ross Olivieri (JUST WING IT): “Going well. Hard to beat.”
2. Deb Padberg (DEEORSE): “Good draw too and will also have to hope for luck.”
3. David Thompson (WHOSWHOINTHEZOO): “I’m not sure what to do. I expect him to go well though.”
4. (CROCODILE KID): “
5. Jason Woodworth (BEE SEVENTEEN): “Needs racing luck from the awkward draw but is worth an each-way ticket.”
6. Kyle Harper (IAMTHEFIRECRACKER): “Sticky draw.”
7. Luke Edwards (MAJOR ARTIST): “Can’t get a draw but is going well.”
8. Nathan Turvey (ALTA RHETT): “Tricky draw.”
9. Callan Suvaljko (MATTJESTIC STAR): “Hasn’t drawn to earn.”

RACE 8 – SEFS – ASSET FINANCE SPECIALISTS PACE

1. Aldo Cortopassi (HELLO GORGEOUS): “Nice filly who has some speed.”
2. Peter Tilbrook (LENI ROSE): “Improving every week.”
3. Kyle Symington (POCKETFUL OF OPALS): “Happy with her effort last start. Should be thereabouts.”
4. (FLY TO FAME): “
5. Madeleine Young (DREAM CONTROL): “Still learning about racing. Will look to tuck in.”
6. Kim Prentice (SWEET VIVIENNE): “She has gate speed. I do like her. Don’t know where she gets from the draw.”
7. Mitch Miller (FLAMETREE): “Should’ve finished closer in the Sales. Nice filly and can run a race despite the draw.”
8. (IMAHERO): SCRATCHED
9. Donald Harper (WANEA): “Happy enough with the run the other night and made more ground than she lost. I expect her to run a half decent race.”
10. Kyle Harper (VALHALLA ANGEL): “Good draw for her.”

RACE 9 – SEFSOLUTIONS.COM.AU PACE

1. (PIERRE WHITBY): “
2. Matt Scott (C C CHEVRON): “Racing well. He’s running good sectionals. He can win with right run.”
3. Giles Inwood (BATAVIA ON FIRE): “Flip a coin and pick the winner of the race. Very even field. Gets his chance before he goes to the paddock. Hoping to find the front.”
4. Matt Scott (BILLY MACK): “Had to come wide last week. Will leave it to Shannon.”
5. Luke Edwards (TELLMETOATTACK): “At least he can’t get dojoed this week. Been freshened-up but not sure where he’s at.”
6. Matt Scott (EUSTON FLYER): “Mile didn’t suit at Northam. He will be running home late.”
7. Brett Smith (MCARDLES GEM): “Finds himself in easier company but the barrier hurts his chances.”
8. (MASTER LEIGHTON): “
9. Aldo Cortopassi (ALLWOODS ROCKNROLL): “Draw kills.”

RACE 10 – CATALANOTRUCKS.COM.AU PACE

1. Matt Scott (ROCK ME OVER): “He seems to be bright this week. We can hopefully lead and give him his chance.”
2. (ILLAWONG MUSTANG): “
3. Stephen Reed (POCKET THE CASH): “Best draw in a while. Working well and should be prominent.”
4. (SQUINTA): SCRATCHED
5. (AMERICAN ROCK): “
6. (VALBONNE): “
7. Nathan Turvey (SPORTS PACKAGE): “Getting better but it’s a tricky draw.”
8. (COPY N PACE): “

Tim Walker

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