The Last Word – Westral Mares Classic Night
November 25, 2021
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Tomorrow night sees the running of the Group 1 Westral-Mares Classic at Gloucester Park. Balcatherine, above, won the race last year. Get The Last Word on each of the 10 races below.
RACE 1 – GO ONE BETTER WITH WESTRAL PACE
- Shannon Suvaljko (MACHNIFICENT): “Great win last Friday and gets the draw over the short trip this Friday. Will run a big race.”
- Emily Suvaljko (BEAT CITY): “Good draw to get a good trip.”
- Deb Padberg (DEEORSE): “Should be three back the fence and run a good race.”
- (MILEYS DESIRE): “
- Gary Hall Snr (THE IDEAL TOUCH): “Can run second to Machnificent.”
- (HARLEY ZEST): “
- Greg Bond (BE MY ROCK): “Tough from the barrier over the short trip.”
- Gary Hall Snr (SOHO BOLLINGER): SCRATCHED
- Greg Bond (SAGANO): “Also hard from the barrier.”
RACE 2 – WESTRAL MESHLOCK SECURITY DOORS AND SCREENS PACE
- Chris Lewis (MIRRAGON): “It looks a good race for him. Won’t be easy though as The White Rabbit was good last start.”
- Nathan Turvey (THE WHITE RABBIT): “The one is a nice horse. If he finished in the first three or four I’d be happy.”
- Greg Bond (INFATUATION): “Going okay. Each-way chance.”
- Peter Tilbrook (VIVERE DAMORE): “She’s going super. Disappointed to miss a spot in the Mares Classic. I think if we get a good spot in running she will be a good chance.”
- Micheal Ferguson (ROCKABALL): “Back and shortcuts. Looks tough this week.”
- Gary Hall Jnr (LEAP OF FAITH): “Draw makes it tough but she’s racing well.”
- Chris Voak (TWOANDAHALF TIGERS): “Racing well but it’s an awful barrier. We need some lucky breaks I’d think.”
- Brett Smith (BURNING RUBBER): “Looks very tough for him.”
- (ALLWOODS ROCKNROLL): “
- Craig Saligari (CROCODILE KID): “Strips fitter this week and I was really happy with his track work leading into this race. Hopefully we lob leaders back. Good draw for him but the field looks quite strong.”
- Shannon Suvaljko (ALICE KAY): “Was racing really well before the freshen-up. Trialled well the last few weeks and is suited at the distance. Each-way.”
- Michael Brennan (LORD ROSCO): “Trial was good. Awkward draw. Hoping he hits the line well.”
RACE 3 – WESTRAL PLANTATION SHUTTERS PACE
- Justin Prentice (BACK IN TWENTY): “Last start for me. Hopefully he can go out a winner.”
- Lindsay Harper (THEREUGO): “Probably hard to cross the one. Probably snag back and find the rail.”
- (TELLMETOATTACK): “
- Kyle Harper (AL GUERRERO): “Racing super. One horse has the speed to lead and win. Place chance.”
- Ryan Warwick (IM SOXY): “Racing admirably. Expect similar.”
- Emily Suvaljko (JASPERVELLABEACH): “Not the right draw in not a bad field. Trainer says he’s working well.”
- Ryan Bell (DELIGHTFULL): “I’m happy with her but wasting our time going with the barrier we have.”
- Gary Hall Snr (GAMBIT): “If he drew a barrier he could’ve won. He will be lucky to be in the money.”
- Ross Olivieri (CARRERA MACH): “Very strong field drawn nine. Virtually no hope.”
- Gary Hall Snr (MY CARBON COPY): “Place chance. He’s sold to America. Could be his last start.”
RACE 4 – WESTRAL SHADRETRACK OUTDOOR BLINDS PACE
- Ross Olivieri (PERFECT MAJOR): “We reckon he’s at his top. He’s ready to run a cracker. He doesn’t have to lead to win.”
- Lindsay Harper (BETTORSTARTDREAMING): “Think we snag back here too.”
- Gary Hall Snr (ALTA INTRIGUE): “Hard for him to win.”
- Shannon Suvaljko (BRACKEN SKY): “Good run resuming last week. Will be improved. Place chance.”
- Gary Hall Snr (WILDWEST): “He will go well. Best chance in the race. Winning chance.”
- Chris Lewis (HAMPTON BANNER): “He doesn’t have to lead. He can sit back and come with a sprint. Going well.”
- Gary Hall Snr (DIEGO): “If he drew one, he would be a winning chance. He’s going well.”
- Kyle Harper (TALKTOMEURMATTJESTY): “Will eat my weet-bix.”
RACE 5 – WESTRAL MARES CLASSIC
- Nathan Turvey (SAVVY BROMAC): “It’s a good starting point. I guess we use her speed because she’s quick. I used to drive her tough and she could do it. I think she’s more mature now. I couldn’t be happier with her.”
- Greg Bond (WAINUI CREEK): “Nice each-way chance.”
- Nathan Turvey (ROYAL ESSENCE): “She’s really good. She’s really tough. If they run it upside down she can come into it.”
- Mitch Miller (MY PRAYER): “She will go well. Not sure where we go from the draw.”
- Justin Prentice (ALTA LOUISA): “Working well. Tricky draw. Will need luck.”
- Ross Olivieri (QUEEN SHENANDOAH): “Hard to see her getting the right run. She likes the 2500. Probably place chance at best.”
- Gary Hall Snr (BALCATHERINE): “I think I’ve got the best horse and best driver. Hope that helps her.”
- Kyle Harper (SHEEZ OUR HOPE): “Always a chance with her speed. Needs the race run to suit but she’s each-way.”
- Aiden De Campo (MANDY JOAN): “Going well but needs luck from the draw.”
- Ross Olivieri (BORN TO BOOGIE): “Leave it up to Chris whether she stays there. Going good enough.”
- Chris Voak (STAR OF DIAMONDS): “Cosy draw to snipe late. Hope we don’t end up too far back. Expecting to be in the finish.”
- Colin Brown (FIFTY FIVE REBORN): “The mare is due for some luck and will need it from the draw.”
WATCH – Last year’s Mares Classic
RACE 6 – WESTRAL ROLLER BLINDS PACE
- Mike Reed (ARMA INDIE): “I think she will be scratched. She’s in season.”
- Matt Scott (QTOWN RIP ROARING): “Will run his usual honest race from the draw.”
- Lindsay Harper (JOE WITH THE FLOW): “I think we have to have a look but it looks hard. Gate speed was better last week. I think he can win one when he leads.”
- Gary Hall Jnr (DOMINATE THE DOJO): “Will go forward this week.”
- Deni Roberts (WHOSWHOINTHEZOO): “Not a great draw for him. Will tuck in and hope for some luck late.”
- Ryan Warwick (BATAVIA ON FIRE): “Not sure what to expect.”
- Shannon Suvaljko (ROCK ME OVER): “Dropping in class and is suited at the distance. Big chance.”
- Emily Suvaljko (C C CHEVRON): “Going better than the form suggests. Wait until she gets the right draw in one of these races.”
- Chris Voak (DISCO UNDER FIRE): “Awkward draw but the longer trip may suit.”
- Ross Olivieri (DOUBLE EXPRESSO): “I can only rely on Jemma and she tells me she’s ready. From that draw she can’t have a gut buster.”
- Chris Voak (BEE SEVENTEEN): “Ran well last start. Nice draw gives him a chance. Capable in this line up.”
- Ashleigh Markham (BUDD SIDEWINDER): “Think we will be heading for the pegs and hoping for luck.”
RACE 7 – WESTRAL ROLLER SHUTTERS PACE
- Trent Wheeler (CHANCE ECLIPSE): “Good draw. Will hold early and assess it from there.”
- Kyle Harper (PADDITUDE): “Lucky I ate those weet-bix.”
- Emily Suvaljko (STAR OF WILLOUGHBY): “Will run an honest race.”
- Mike Reed (BLITZEMBYE): “I think we will find the top and roll along. If they sit outside and beat us, they’re too good.”
- Michael Brennan (COWBOYS N BANDITS): “Draw hurts but is in top form.”
- Gary Hall Snr (FINVARRA): “Nothing between him and Jumpingjackmac. Going well.
- Gary Hall Snr (JUMPINGJACKMAC): “He’s going well.”
RACE 8 – WESTRAL MESHLOCK SECURITY NONE STRONGER PACE
- Colin Brown (THE HOPE DIAMOND): “The draw and the distance is an advantage.”
- Mike Reed (FIVE BANGLES): “She will run a good race. I think she can lead and be hard to beat.”
- Lindsay Harper (SEE THE WORLD): “I’d say we’d drop in and earn something.”
- Deni Roberts (CATCH THE RED EYE): “Rise in class and a sticky gate but I like how she’s improving with each-run. Come out and assess.”
- (SOUFFLE): “
- Emily Suvaljko (TORREVEAN AMY): “The draw is against her.”
- Mike Reed (QUEENINTHECORNER): “Had a cold last start. Worked well this morning. If they go silly she will be running.”
- Justin Prentice (JAY ELLE): “Happy with her at home. Still needs to learn a bit and hard out there over the trip.”
- Greg Bond (IN THE SPOTLIGHT): “Good chance despite the barrier.”
- Kyle Harper (LIKE IT I LOVE IT): “Not the worst draw. Each-way with luck.”
- (ARTISTIC SCRIBE): “
RACE 9 – WESTRAL WINDOW BLINDS PACE
- Brett Smith (MCARDLES GEM): “Got the right draw and horse is going very well. Each-way.”
- Lindsay Harper (JESSE ALLWOOD): “I would think we drop on the back of the one. Going okay.”
- (FREE TO AIR): “
- Gary Hall Snr (HEEZ OUR PERSEUS): “He should lead. Hope he wins.”
- Kyle Harper (CAVALRY CALL): “Awkward draw but place claims if the speed is on early.”
- Shannon Suvaljko (SOHO GIGOLO): “Even race. Going well. Distance should suit and should run on.”
- Mike Reed (OUR SHELLEY BEACH): “Going well but the draw makes it hard. Will run a place.”
- Michael Brennan (MACHLANI): “Go back and hope for some mid-race pressure. Trip more suitable.”
- Emily Suvaljko (BETTYS LASS): “Will drive her to be doing her best work late.”
RACE 10 – WESTRAL TIMBER SHUTTERS TROT
- Kyle Harper (MALABAR SPUR): “Great draw for her. Place claims.”
- Bruce Stanley (HAMMERS LAW): “Has improved in work. Expect to go well. Top 4 wouldn’t surprise me.”
- Bruce Stanley (MY MDINA): “Will be driven with a sit as normal and look to get a cart into it.”
- Bruce Stanley (THE MALE MODEL): “He may find it harder than in the stand. Will look to slot in.”
- Robbie Williams (TOKYO JOE): “Each-way with a good trip.”
- Emily Suvaljko (NO REPUBLIC): “Working well.”
- Bruce Stanley (LIGHTNING CALDER): “First run back from a let-up. Probably need the run.”
- Bruce Stanley (MAJESTIC COURTNEY): “There’s been improvement. Doesn’t have to give 50m start this time. Reasonably confident.”
Tim Walker
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