Mount Gambier Race 5

Anthony & Vee Rice Pace

Prize Money: $4,500

SATURDAY DANCE (2) resumes from a spell of two years after closing off last campaign in good form, the last run being a solid third over 1800m at Globe Derby Park. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Sure to prove hard to beat on her return. WESTERN DRAGON (1) is a five-year-old mare from the B D Finnis stable on debut. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Placed in a recent trial and makes plenty of appeal. EASTBRO KAZ (5) finished second on debut last start despite galloping, beaten a head over 1780m at this track. Meets a similar line up so she must be considered. MAJESTIC CHEDDAR (7) is in the mix following a fourth at his most recent appearance over 1780m here. Can earn some minor money.
  • Distance: 1780m
  • Class: MAIDEN
  • Track: Good
  • Weather: Cloudy
  • Surface: All Weather
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1B D Finnis
  • Western Dragon (Fr1)
  • Trainer: B D Finnis (Glencoe)
  • Driver: Jackie Barker
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

4 yo Bay Mare

Sire: FEAR THE DRAGON (USA)

Dam: TINTED PEARL (AUS)

Stats
Career
0: 0-0-0
Best Mile
-
Comments
Five-year-old mare by Fear The Dragon out of Tinted Pearl having her first start. Showed ability when second at Mt Gambier in a trial on November 23 over 1780m. Placed in a recent trial and a bold showing is expected.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
2nd of 323/11/25Mount Gambier1780m-Jayson Finnis--2m $0.00 -Trial$0-

1. Majorholenmypocket

2. Western Dragon

3. Barely A Glimpse

2B D Finnis
  • Saturday Dance (Fr2) 3x3x
  • Trainer: B D Finnis (Glencoe)
  • Driver: Jayson Finnis
  • Prize Money: $3,151
  • Win / Place: 0% / 100%

4 yo Brown Mare

Sire: A ROCKNROLL DANCE (USA)

Dam: TOWELLING (AUS)

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Rating

Stats
Career
2: 0-0-2
Distance
2: 0-0-2
1st Up
2: 0-0-2
Metro
2: 0-0-2
Mobile
2: 0-0-2
All-Weather
2: 0-0-2
Best Mile
-
Comments
Returns after two years in the paddock. Ran only once last campaign running when third after being driven well back, behind Lil Miss Crocker at Globe Derby Park over 1800m in a 2yo No NR F on November 25 2023 at $10. Nicely drawn and expected to run well.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
2nd of 423/11/25Mount Gambier1780m-Jayson Finnis--20m $0.00 -Trial$0-

1. Elite Molly

2. Saturday Dance

3. Frankie Under Fire

3rd of 525/11/23Globe Derby1800mMobileAll WeatherFr5J Finnis2:13.801:59.723.1m $10 189No NR$8,000$751

1. Lil Miss Crocker

2. Just Mocha

3. Saturday Dance

189 Day Spell
3rd of 520/5/23Globe Derby1800mMobileAll WeatherFr1J Finnis2:12.501:58.554.0m $23 -No NR$20,000$2,400

1. Star Man

2. Tonkawaikon

3. Saturday Dance

2nd of 37/5/23Mount Gambier1780m-J Finnis--4m $0.00 -Trial$0-

1. Tiz A Cruiser

2. Saturday Dance

3. Cityidol

3Michael Barry
  • Kung Fu Art (Fr3) 08559
  • Trainer: Michael Barry (Colac)
  • Driver: Mark Phillips
  • Prize Money: $596
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Colt

Sire: JILLIBY KUNG FU (AUS)

Dam: BEZZA (AUS)

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Rating

Stats
Career
5: 0-0-0
Distance
2: 0-0-0
Trk/Dst
2: 0-0-0
Track
2: 0-0-0
Season
5: 0-0-0
1st Up
1: 0-0-0
2nd Up
1: 0-0-0
3rd Up
1: 0-0-0
Metro
2: 0-0-0
Non-Metro
3: 0-0-0
Mobile
5: 0-0-0
All-Weather
5: 0-0-0
Best Mile
-
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr1) over 2200m at Ballarat beaten 60 m by Gallico (2:43.50) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on November 27 at $151. Before that, surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr4) over 1780m after showing early pace at this track beaten 21 m by Metro Bliss (2:16.30) in MAIDEN on November 18 at $26. This looks a suitable assignment.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
9th of 1127/11/25Ballarat2200mMobileAll WeatherFr1H Lewis2:43.501:59.660.9m $151 9MAIDEN$6,000$140

1. Gallico

2. Segui Le Stella

3. Whirily Maurz

5th of 618/11/25Mount Gambier1780mMobileAll WeatherFr4Mark Phillips2:16.302:03.221.1m $26 18MAIDEN$4,500$88

1. Metro Bliss

2. Eastbro Kaz

3. Famished

6th of 711/11/25Terang2180m-Annalise Scott2:49.50-1m $0.00 -Trial$0-

1. Elli Joh

2. Roblen Ranger

3. Isthisthereallife

5th of 731/10/25Mount Gambier1780mMobileAll WeatherFr1Mark Phillips2:11.601:59.050.8m $19 28MAIDEN$4,500$88

1. Im Molly Malone

2. Devereux

3. Famished

8th of 83/10/25Melton1720mMobileAll WeatherFr1Lochie Cook2:07.101:58.952.4m $51 11MAIDEN$6,000$140

1. Leiah Jolie

2. Cookie Dough

3. Im The Reason

11th of 1122/9/25Maryborough1690mMobileAll WeatherSr5H Lewis2:04.001:58.174.0m $71 -MAIDEN$6,000$140

1. Boulevard Bart

2. Out To Stay

3. Loan Sailor

4C J W Walsh
  • Cruel Mistress (Fr4) 78x7
  • Trainer: C J W Walsh (Hamilton)
  • Driver: Chris Walsh
  • Prize Money: $344
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: ART MAJOR (USA)

Dam: LUCKY HA HA (AUS)

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Rating

Stats
Career
3: 0-0-0
Distance
2: 0-0-0
Trk/Dst
1: 0-0-0
Track
1: 0-0-0
Season
1: 0-0-0
1st Up
2: 0-0-0
2nd Up
1: 0-0-0
Non-Metro
3: 0-0-0
Mobile
3: 0-0-0
All-Weather
3: 0-0-0
Best Mile
-
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr5) over 1780m at this track well beaten by Im Molly Malone (2:11.60) in MAIDEN on October 31 at $5. Two runs back 8th (Fr2) over 1790m at Warragul beaten 45 m by Rockin Bull (2:12.80) in 2yo 0-1 WIN on July 22 2024 at $10. Strips fitter and should be right in the finish.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
5th of 625/11/25Terang2180m-Chris Walsh2:49.00-7m $0.00 -Trial$0-

1. White Lion

2. Pomeranz

3. Makakida

5th of 710/11/25Ararat1790m-Chris Walsh2:15.10-6m $0.00 -Trial$0-

1. Rocknroll Willow

2. Soho Amaryllis

3. Zappa

7th of 731/10/25Mount Gambier1780mMobileAll WeatherFr5Chris Walsh2:11.601:59.0164.4m $5.00 466MAIDEN$4,500$64

1. Im Molly Malone

2. Devereux

3. Famished

466 Day Spell
8th of 822/7/24Warragul1790mMobileAll WeatherFr2Michelle Phillips2:12.801:59.445.4m $10 270-1 WIN$6,000$140

1. Rockin Bull

2. Momentum Shift

3. The Villain

7th of 725/6/24Terang2180mMobileAll WeatherFr5J P Lee2:46.702:03.144.4m $31 -NR up to 54$7,000$140

1. Silver Pistol

2. Soho Empire State

3. Major Crunch

5Rebecca East
  • Eastbro Kaz (Fr5) 2
  • Trainer: Rebecca East (Heywood)
  • Driver: Michael Bellman
  • Prize Money: $589
  • Win / Place: 0% / 100%

2 yo Bay Filly

Sire: VINCENT (AUS)

Dam: EASTBRO YANKEE (AUS)

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Rating

Stats
Career
1: 0-1-0
Distance
1: 0-1-0
Trk/Dst
1: 0-1-0
Track
1: 0-1-0
Season
1: 0-1-0
1st Up
1: 0-1-0
Non-Metro
1: 0-1-0
Mobile
1: 0-1-0
All-Weather
1: 0-1-0
Best Mile
-
Comments
Three-year-old filly lining up for the second time. At debut broke in score up and was out of position at the start good run when 2nd (Fr2) over 1780m at this track beaten a head by Metro Bliss (2:16.30) in MAIDEN on November 18 at $19. Plenty of scope for improvement.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
2nd of 618/11/25Mount Gambier1780mMobileAll WeatherFr2Michael Bellman2:16.302:03.20.2m $19 -MAIDEN$4,500$589

1. Metro Bliss

2. Eastbro Kaz

3. Famished

4th of 710/11/25Ararat1790m-Michael Bellman2:15.10-6m $0.00 -Trial$0-

1. Rocknroll Willow

2. Soho Amaryllis

3. Zappa

6Rebecca East
  • Lost Me Marbels (Fr6) 46
  • Trainer: Rebecca East (Heywood)
  • Driver: Lochie Cook
  • Prize Money: $192
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

5 yo Bay Mare

Sire: LINCOLN ROYAL (NZ)

Dam: CHOCOLART (AUS)

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Rating

Stats
Career
2: 0-0-0
Distance
2: 0-0-0
Trk/Dst
2: 0-0-0
Track
2: 0-0-0
Season
2: 0-0-0
1st Up
1: 0-0-0
2nd Up
1: 0-0-0
Non-Metro
2: 0-0-0
Mobile
2: 0-0-0
All-Weather
2: 0-0-0
Best Mile
-
Comments
Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start 6th (Fr1) over 1780m at this track, well beaten by Metro Bliss (2:16.30) in MAIDEN on November 18 at $21. Two runs back was well back in the run when 4th (Fr6) over 1780m at this track, beaten 25 m by Im Molly Malone (2:11.60) in MAIDEN on October 31 at $7. Others make more appeal.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
6th of 618/11/25Mount Gambier1780mMobileAll WeatherFr1Lochie Cook2:16.302:03.2305.6m $21 18MAIDEN$4,500$64

1. Metro Bliss

2. Eastbro Kaz

3. Famished

4th of 731/10/25Mount Gambier1780mMobileAll WeatherFr6Lochie Cook2:11.601:59.025.7m $7.00 -MAIDEN$4,500$128

1. Im Molly Malone

2. Devereux

3. Famished

7G M Howard
  • Majestic Cheddar (Sr1) 2343322x64
  • Trainer: G M Howard (Mount Schank)
  • Driver: Brent Howard
  • Prize Money: $3,174
  • Win / Place: 0% / 46%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: BETTERTHANCHEDDAR (USA)

Dam: MAJESTIC ICON (AUS)

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Rating

Stats
Career
13: 0-3-3
Distance
13: 0-3-3
Trk/Dst
13: 0-3-3
Track
13: 0-3-3
Season
2: 0-0-0
1st Up
3: 0-1-0
2nd Up
3: 0-0-1
3rd Up
2: 0-0-0
Non-Metro
13: 0-3-3
Mobile
13: 0-3-3
All-Weather
13: 0-3-3
Best Mile
-
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr3) over 1780m at this track beaten 10 m by Metro Bliss (2:16.30) in MAIDEN on November 18 at $9.50. Before that, 6th (Fr2) over 1780m at this track, well beaten by Im Molly Malone (2:11.60) in MAIDEN on October 31 at $7. In the mix with further improvement to come on the latest run.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
4th of 618/11/25Mount Gambier1780mMobileAll WeatherFr3B M Howard2:16.302:03.210.4m $9.50 18MAIDEN$4,500$128

1. Metro Bliss

2. Eastbro Kaz

3. Famished

6th of 731/10/25Mount Gambier1780mMobileAll WeatherFr2B M Howard2:11.601:59.0112.7m $7.00 136MAIDEN$4,500$64

1. Im Molly Malone

2. Devereux

3. Famished

136 Day Spell
2nd of 517/6/25Mount Gambier1780mMobileAll WeatherFr3B M Howard2:18.002:04.722.1m $3.30 14MAIDEN$4,500$589

1. Doug Stewart

2. Majestic Cheddar

3. Im Molly Malone

2nd of 53/6/25Mount Gambier1780mMobileAll WeatherFr1B M Howard2:17.802:04.64.8m $8.50 7MAIDEN$4,500$589

1. Media Mogul

2. Majestic Cheddar

3. Doug Stewart

3rd of 627/5/25Mount Gambier1780mMobileAll WeatherFr4B M Howard2:14.502:01.616.8m $26 14MAIDEN$4,500$368

1. Goodtime Mae

2. Dark And Handsome

3. Majestic Cheddar

3rd of 813/5/25Mount Gambier1780mMobileAll WeatherFr3B M Howard2:17.602:04.45.0m $6.50 14MAIDEN$4,500$368

1. Vista Sierra

2. Dark And Handsome

3. Majestic Cheddar

Race Review Abbreviations

Brk: Broke, Blkd: Blocked or held up, 1 x 1: One-out, one-back, Prkd: Parked, 3bk otr: 3 back on the outer, 3bk inr: Same as above, but on the inside, trld: Trailed, Gt spd: Showed gate speed, 3wd: 3-wide postd: Caught wide without cover, Held up: Held up, no gaps or few gaps: If they don't see any clear air in the straight, Inr-mid-wd -position: On the inside, mid = 1-off, wd = 3-wide or wider, flew hm wd: Flew home wide, dashd inr: Sprinted well on the inside, Chkd: Checked, Slow: Slow away at the start, Wltd: Wilted or got tired, Fdd: Faded late, Urgd: If the driver's getting stuck in

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