The Last Word – RWWA Cup Night
November 18, 2021
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Tomorrow night sees the running of the RWWA Cup at Gloucester Park. Perfect Major, above, won last year’s edition of the $50,000 feature. Get The Last Word for each of the races below.
RACE 1 – PASTRAMI PACE
- Nathan Turvey (HESASHARK): “Nice horse and working well.”
- Rob Abercromby (JUSTLIKE TURBO): “First time up to the big leagues and has copped a few handy ones. Will be looking at running on.”
- Cody Wallrdot (PALATINO): “Goof effort first-up. Has come on well. Step up in class but I expect another good performance.”
- Shannon Suvaljko (MACHNIFICENT): “Good horse who flew home last week. Got options in this.”
- Gary Hall Jnr (KNOW WHEN TO RUN): “Very good last start. Expecting him to be hard to beat. Will go forward.”
- Chris Voak (MAJOR MUCHA): “If he had have drawn to lead he would’ve been hard to beat.
- Callan Suvaljko (CAULONIA ARTY): “Probably back and shortcuts. May change on Reggie’s advice.”
- Luke Edwards (HENRIK LARSSON): “Getting better with each run. Draw makes it tough.”
- Kyle Harper (IAMTHEFIRECRACKER): “Ready to win but it’s a tough draw.”
- Chris Lewis (SIR NICHOLAS): “It’s a good draw for him.”
- Gary Hall Snr (HEEZ OUR PERSEUS): “Place hope if he gets clear.”
- (HARLEY ZEST): “
RACE 2 – MONDO DORO SMALLGOODS SPECIAL PACE
- Shannon Suvaljko (MAKE IT QUICK): “Good winner last week and a good draw to run a bold race here.”
- Kyle Harper (WHOSWHOINTHEZOO): “Rarely runs a bad race. Good enough draw. Has claims.”
- Brett Smith (BURNING RUBBER): “Working okay. Some hope of a top five finish.”
- Chris Voak (PARSONS GLAMOUR): “She’s drawn awful. She’s in a winnable race on Tuesday.”
- Michael Brennan (SANGUE REALE): “Fastest 400 of the night last week suggests he is almost spot on. If he repeats that I think he can win.”
- Deb Padberg (BETTYS LASS): “Bad draw but did go well last week.”
- Micheal Ferguson (ROCKABALL): “Has options from the draw. Top three with a good trip.”
- Greg Bond (INFATUATION): “Barrier probably makes him a place chance at best.”
- Gary Hall Snr (THE IDEAL TOUCH): “He’s ready to win. Went well last week. Will go back and hope for speed on.”
- Nathan Turvey (LEOSABI): “He’s consistent.”
- Craig Saligari (CROCODILE KID): “First-up. Progressing well but will be going to the markers first-up.”
- Dylan Egerton-Green (TYPHOON BANNER): “Tricky draw. Racing super and is a good chance.”
RACE 3 – GOLD MEDAL XMAS HAM CLASSIC
- Ross Olivieri (THATS PERFECT): SCRATCHED
- Matt Scott (ROCK ME OVER): “Should get a good run. Drawn well and looks suitable.”
- Gary Hall Jnr (THE KRAKEN): “Big jump in class. Will head to the fence and try earn.”
- Chris Voak (FANCI A DANCE): “He’s racing really well. I think the horse can win from a number of spots.”
- Justin Prentice (MANNING): “Happy with the last run. Hard to know where he gets from the draw.”
- Shannon Suvaljko (QUEEN SHENANDOAH): “Nice mare. Good run and unlucky last start. Set for the Mares Classic but will run a good race here.”
- Nathan Turvey (WALSH): “Probably not this week.”
- Lindsay Harper (THEREUGO): “He can only earn if he hits the rail. We will be going forward.”
RACE 4 – GIUSEPPE RACO MEMORIAL PACE
- Callan Suvaljko (LIBBA RACY): “Reggie will say lead and win. Will probably come out and hold a forward position. Will stay on the back of the two most likely.”
- Nathan Turvey (ROYAL ESSENCE): “Good chance.”
- (ALL THE BELLS): “
- Shane Young (SUING YOU): “Probably needs a bit of luck from the draw. Some chance with luck.”
- Luke Edwards (LEAP OF FAITH): “Held up last start. Awkward draw but going well. Will need some magic from Jnr.”
- Nathan Turvey (MINI MINE YET): “Not impossible. Just needs a genuine run race.”
- Chris Voak (STAR OF DIAMONDS): “She’s going well. All she needs is half a draw. She will go well.”
- Kim Prentice (GOTTA GO GABBANA): “Will drive the same as last week.”
- (FIFTY FIVE REBORN): “
- Michael Brennan (MISS LIMELIGHT): “Big chance if the horse in front of her gets her far enough into the race. Big chance of running in the money.”
- Kyle Harper (MY SWEET DEAL): “Ready to win. Just needs racing luck.”
- Shannon Suvaljko (VIVERE DAMORE): “Nice mare. Drawn okay here. Will run a good race.”
RACE 5 – MONDO DORO RWWA CUP
- Deb Padberg (BRACKEN SKY): “Great draw for him.”
- Stephen Reed (BLETCHLEY PARK): “Trained on well. Should lead and if he can settle and not over race he should be hard to beat.”
- Gary Hall Snr (DIEGO): “Will be very tricky for him.”
- Ross Olivieri (MOTU PREMIER): “He trialled terrific. Two trials have been very good. I’m very confident about him. All indications are he’s ready to go.
- Greg Bond (MIGHTY CONQUEROR): “Will improve on the first-up effort.”
- Greg Bond (GALACTIC STAR): “Looks to have turned the corner.”
- Gary Hall Snr (WILDWEST): “Very good two runs back. Going well. Needs to draw to lead in this race.”
- Gary Hall Snr (ALTA INTRIGUE): “Go back with him. Hard from out there.”
- Ross Olivieri (PERFECT MAJOR): “He got back to form last week. Ran good time. He will go even better this week. Ready to go better.”
- Gary Hall Jnr (HURRICANE HARLEY): “Happy enough with the draw. Another good test for him. Wouldn’t swap my drive.”
WATCH – Last Year’s RWWA Cup
RACE 6 – ITALO-AUSTRALAIAN W&C CENTRE 65TH ANNIVERSARY PACE
- Michael Brennan (MACHLANI): “Throttle down and don’t look back. Will be doing our best to hold. Each-way if he leads or trails.”
- Lindsay Harper (JOE WITH THE FLOW): “It doesn’t pan out well. I’m not sure I can cross the one.”
- Dylan Egerton-Green (TYLER BRETT): “Super race. Should be dangerous.”
- Brett Smith (MAESTRO BELLINI): “Last two runs have been better. Worth including in the novelties.”
- Aldo Cortopassi (JESSE ALLWOOD): “Will go to the fence and take shortcuts.”
- Gary Hall Jnr (DOMINATE THE DOJO): “Yuck.”
- Matt Scott (C C CHEVRON): “Racing well but it’s a bad draw.”
- Callan Suvaljko (SUZIES GEM): “Probably back and shortcuts.”
- (ARMA INDIE): “
- Brett Smith (MCARDLES GEM): “Good draw for him to run on late.”
- Matt Scott (QTOWN RIP ROARING): “Knocking on the door. Aiden is driving him well. Knock out chance.”
- (BEE SEVENTEEN): “
RACE 7 – MEAT ME AT THE POST PACE
- Michael Brennan (WITHOUTTHETUH): “Great draw. Forget last start. Trainer error. Hard to beat.”
- Matt Scott (PERLEE GATES): “Good draw to get to the pegs and be in the finish.”
- Matt Scott (GEE SMITH): “Back to his form when he won at Pinjarra by 40m. Best I’ve had him for months. Love to lead, roll and hang on in front of the Italians.”
- Luke Edwards (MAJOR ARTIST): “Going okay. Needs the rail.”
- Luke Edwards (TEXAS TARA): “Didn’t handle the track last start. Happy with him heading into this race.”
- Greg Bond (GLENLEDI CHIEF): “Looks a good race for him.”
- Lindsay Harper (BETTORSTARTDREAMING): “I think he can run a race. His stand form in New Zealand was quite good. Providing he steps well he’s an each-way chance.”
- Ross Olivieri (JUST WING IT): “Needs a faster getaway. History says he can’t beat Glenledi Chief. Every week is a different week. We’re in the mix.”
RACE 8 – COPPA KABANA PACE
- Madeliene Young (HOKULANI): “Good draw and should run a good race.”
- Shannon Suvaljko (THE GOOD STAR): “Good draw for him to run a place.”
- Callan Suvaljko (PATH OF GOLD): “I think the ones inside us will have too much speed. Will slot in a get home.”
- Emily Suvaljko (BE HOME SOON): “Has been back to his best since we made some gear changes. Will speak to Craig to see what he wants to do early.”
- (PAUL EDWARD): “
- Greg Bond (IN THE SPOTLIGHT): “Working well. Look for a return to form.”
- (FLOEWRITER): “
- Kyle Harper (PETER ROMEO): “Showed what he can do when he gets a draw. Just waiting for the right draw again.”
- Gary Hall Snr (YOURE SO FINE): “Going well. Will be hard to beat. Tricky if Paul Edward gets an easy lead.”
RACE 9 – SALAMI TOO HOT TO TROT PACE
- Gary Hall Snr (MY CARBON COPY): “Place chance. Second would be a pass mark.”
- Robbie Williams (AS HAPPY AS LARRY): “Place claims if the one holds up.”
- Gary Hall Jnr (MAJOR MARTINI): “Should be a track run.”
- (ALTA ENGEN): “
- Gary Hall Snr (GAMBIT): “Ordinary first-up so looking for improvement. Working well.”
RACE 10 – BRINGING HOME THE BACON TROT PACE
- Madeliene Young (STAR LILY): “Good draw and will also run a good race.”
- Aldo Cortopassi (SUN AND SAND): “Fence and shortcuts.”
- Kyle Harper (ABSOLUTE DELIGHT): “Drawn a little awkwardly but is racing well enough.”
- Chris Lewis (THREE RUMOURS): “Going well. Ready to run a good race.”
- Nathan Turvey (SAHARA STORM): “Working well.”
- Shannon Suvaljko (PATRIKIAR): “Racing well at Collie. One paced type who will try her heart out.”
- Gary Hall Snr (SOHO BROADWAY): “Hard race to line up. Her Melbourne form lines up. I don’t know much about her.”
- Nathan Turvey (CAPTAINS BEACHBABE): “Not out of it if they go too hard.”
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