Winning post-1800 metres: Adelaide Cup Day sees the rail back into the true position for the circumference, presenting an excellent pad following the Lord Reims Stakes meeting, where the rail was out 8 metres from the true position from the 1200 metres to the WP and then 4 metres.
The inside pad presents extremely well and walks consistently, with excellent cover as we head into a solid ten weeks of Carnival racing. At the time of walking on Thursday morning, it walked in the ‘Soft 5’ range in this area, with no difference between the fence and several horses away from it. The track was rated ‘Soft 5’ on Thursday and remains at this rating on Friday morning. With some showers around earlier, blue skies should see the track come back into the ‘Good 4’ rating on Monday. An excellent grass coverage is present all around the circumference.
1800m-1200m: There is excellent grass coverage all the way around to the 1200 metres and the track walks consistently, following showers during the week. There will be no disadvantage to be away from the fence, in the two and three wide line, particularly with cover. This is a fresh pad of grass, so every horse gets its chance to race on even ground, despite being on the fence or wide.
1200m-800m: This part of the track also presents extremely well and walks in the Soft 5 range. The track has thrived in the last month and continues to present well. There is no sign of damage from racing a fortnight ago as we are on a fresh pad.
800m-400m: As horses commence their runs away from the fence, there is consistent ground from the fence out to the three and four wide line. Good moisture levels remain on this part, right through to the finish.
400m-Winning: The track walks consistently in the Soft 5 range. The track has raced evenly leading into Christmas and New Year and since, with horses winning on the pace and from back in the field in recent meetings. From the first meeting back, horses made ground out wide and the track raced fairly. The straight walks consistently from the fence out, with no evidence that any particular pattern should emerge here. It is expected that runners will also be able to make ground out wide, as well as up near the lead or on the pace.
Verdict: Cup Day should see an even and Good track, with the track peaking for our feature staying event of the year. It will present in excellent order, following the surface being mown on Thursday morning to provide a lush, tight cover of kikuyu on Monday. With warm weather forecast leading into race day and on Monday, it should make ideal conditions for racing. The track walks consistently in the Good range throughout, including in the straight. Look for horses winning from both up near the lead or on pace near the fence, but also coming from further back and fanning from the turn out towards the middle of the track. The track has played consistently lately and Monday should be no different, with all horses getting their respective chances.
Orange, Black Diagonal Halves, Black And White Checked Sleeves
Owners
G N Peters, Miss C C Peters, R G N Peters, Mrs S M Cozamanis, D M Dinnison, J T Pollard, Mrs V C Pollard, W Cozamanis, J S Whitla, D R Parker, Mrs D M Parker & Mrs A L Vickers-Willis
K Sexton, P Ditchburn, P Ninnis, Mrs P Southern-Ninnis, Mrs M Shephard, Mrs K Donald, Mrs J Gifford, G Conron, Ms M White, G Gifford, C Mahon, R Edwards, Miss C R Jolly, Ms S Yabsley, Ascot Park Bowls (M Lampshire), Bula Bula (C Fitzgerald), Hoof Hearted 2 (G Platt), BTPT Racing & Lockdown Racing
Black, Teal Lightning Bolt, White And Teal Stars Sleeves, Teal And Black Stars Cap
Owners
P J Hardacre, C R Hills, P J Burchell, M E Gazzard, B W James, T C Ellis, P M Wells, G D Morris, C Marsh, B I Flood, P J Telford, T M Heysen, M C Kosch, M M Dixon, R J Hay, K B Comley, S H Whicker, J J Williamson, C G Lynch & J E Kirby
J A Coleman, Hi Viz Racing (Mgr: J A Coleman), Segway Racing (Mgr: J A Coleman), C J McNally, SP Dignan, J W Herraman, R J Calley, D Hannon & C S Morrow
White, Royal Blue Spot, Royal Blue And Orange Striped Sleeves
Owners
Mrs B J Blanch, Miss S L Parslow, Mrs J I Phillips, Mrs K D Baker, C R Hall, Mrs M A Cochrane, S L Cochrane, C B Christison, J M Tansell, A Biasci, B J Nash & J Savva
R B Satchell, A E Hempenstall, Mrs L F Tanner, A P Tanner, M K Grimwood, G J Hempenstall, D McDonald, T M Davis, K J Hempenstall, R R Chapman, D J Mullaly, K J Cock, Mrs L F Satchell & T E Satchell
C A Reynolds, R M Warnock, Mrs L A Warnock, N G Holton, Mrs M T Holton, R S Holton, Ms C H Holton, J M Baker, D R Ward, Mrs P C Southern-Ninnis, P J Ninnis, Ms S C Markwick, Ms J A Marr, G R Sterrey, G W Guest, P M Ryan, S T McKirdy, Ms J Heaney & Free Money Saturdays (J W Butcher)
P J Hardacre, I P Perkins, C L Maynard, J A White, Mrs J R Perkins, C J Winter, J J Munro, G M Hamlyn, C W Wooding, R D Davis, D J Maney, N T Treglown & D C Duff
R R Jolly, D Cooper, C Jenkin, A Marchioretti, M F Conroy, B J Ramsbotham, K R Sexton, C J Campbell, B R Matthew, G Wallace, G Plummer, P M Cook, Mrs K L Ramsbotham, J G Green, P W Vaughan, M F Vaughan, Horse Hair Syn, Seal Racing (Mgr: M A Seal) & Happy Days (Mgr: D Cameron)
Navy Blue, Gold Lightning Bolt, Gold And White Armbands, Gold Cap
Owners
G Croft, M D Stephenson, B L Riddle, Dr S De Graaff, P MacKenzie-Ross, M R Jones, Ms A M Das, L Pettigrove, S J Bobbermen, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh) & Cips (Mgr: P A Mcdonald)
Ear Muffs (Pre-Race Only) FIRST TIME, Tongue Tie FIRST TIME
Prize
$101,692
Racing colours
Maroon, Light Blue Fleur De Lys, Sleeves And Cap
Owners
P D Brumby, J A Sturgess, L J Molloy, S R Garraway, Mrs D N Coughlan, M R Burris, P F Mcaloon, C J Coughlan, K M P D Projects (Mgr: P D Brumby) & Ramlow Racing (Mgr: A McSparron)
L M Macdonald, R B Satchell, T E Satchell, R Bach, M Potter, S B Potter, A E Potter, D M Sharp, S T Hele, K Falconer, D I Bingley, Mrs R J Sands, Mrs N A Sands R S Potter, R M Potter & G Heidt
S P Gower, Mrs L E Gower, Ms K C Burden, A Gelberg, N J Tumicz, A P Newman, G R Burns, P J Mullarvey, C P Gordon, R L Mullarvey, Seven Suspects (Mgr: J G Carr), A J Barnett, T W Newman, P J Treloar, Sturt Marion Veterans (Mgr: C Nugent) & Miss E Barnett
White, Royal Blue Sides, White, Orange And Royal Blue Hooped Sleeves, Orange Cap
Owners
M Hinkley, Ms J Hinkley, B M Clark, Ms S E Coglin, Miss C M Wargent, M J Wilson, J Muir, S g Hodskiss, A W Brownless, D R Ciavola, H A Woodman, Gunnadidit (Mgr: S Campbell), Mundiwa Pastoral Co)(Mgr: C A Landale), Miller Thoroughbreds(Mgr: A S E Miller) & Kildalton Park Racing (Mgr: D Gordon
Merricks Station (Mgr: B Cooper), Ms T D Stoll, P L Cooper, J J De Marco, Mrs S De Marco, J Docherty, Mrs R Docherty, M R Hood, N Lo Presti, Mrs F Lo Presti, P D Thomson, Mrs R J Thomson, S Abrahams, Ms C A Jacobs, Miss J E Wallace, M C & C (Mgr: Mrs S Kitching) & B Drumbell
R H Montague, D J Tamblyn, D J Tamblyn, M B Closter, D W Lilley, Mrs S Lilley, Mrs S M Montague, M Grogan, S J Miller, D M Meehan, S J Miller, D L Russell, D R Fleming, L Caminiti, D T Moxon, J Carmichael & P G Parsons To The Top Racing, Burston Racing & Mes Chevaux
Mrs L M E Leo, I N Kinder, Mrs E McMahen, P McMahen, G Wright, Mrs C J Everard, H C A Everard, Ms K L Joyner, A J Boyd, R B Carter, P Kinder, N C Bugeja, R S Turner, Ms D M Mckenzie, I L Smith, Delbridge Racing Blue (Mgr: M T Leo), Delbridge Racing (Mgr: M T Leo) & Excellent Racing (Mgr: C A House)
Navy, White Southern Cross, Navy, Red And White Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
Owners
B H Perks, Ms A M Clough, H M Perks, R Hersey, I E Read, G G Tully, V Tripodi, I M Collins, Mrs L D Nelson, A E Potter, D M Sharp, S B Potter, E M Potter, D Carpinelli & S Christodoulou
R R Jolly, P M Hodgens, D F Reynolds, P J Ninnis, Mrs P C Southern-Ninnis, J R Fitzgerald, J D Fitzgerald, G J Conron, Ms M L White, M R Kinnane, M D Kinnane, S B Masters, M V Kay, S B Thurnwald, P A Gregory, G Neo, D C Lewis, Bula Bula (Mgr: C M Fitzgerald) & Winning Ways (Mgr: R L Callisto)
Black And White Checks, Royal Blue Sleeves, Black And White Checked Cap
Owners
T J Doudle, Free Money Saturdays (Mgr: J W Butcher), Mrs M L Butcher, B W Lonergan, P J Thompson, R D O'Shea, B J O'Shea, D W Turnbull, S J Theodore, Paaratte (Mgr: E Dean), A J Brown & M L Rogers
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
Owners
Australian Bloodstock, W T Clarken, M P Barker, K B Rust, K-B Racing, P J McLean, J W Rose, T Romano, W F Butler, Mrs G Vogel, S R Doyle, Ms A Kelton, C Pearson, T A Shorland, N P Ortmann, One For The Road, A J Smith, S A Bandick, Pentagon Racing & Ironclad
Navy Blue, Pale Yellow Spots, Halved Sleeves, Quartered Cap
Owners
A Kheir, J A O'Neill, P Mehrten, V Kheir, Carty Racing, YES Bloodstock, S A Lewin, B D Nettlefold, D Edmonds, Barragunda Racing, Le Don's Crew, B M Spencer, M Pearce, A K Racing, Solar Eclipse Syndicate, S R Allan, Q J Olde, M Aubrey & N Ellmore
R B Satchell, Mrs L F Satchell, T E Satchell, A J Hehir, D W Rasheed, S C S Watts, Mrs S Mezzini, Mrs A Caruso, L V Valente, P D Page, Mrs L M McLoud, Beers And Skittles (Mgr: T P Mcauliffe) & Slainte Racing No 2 (Mgr: A J Hehir)
Ear Muffs OFF AGAIN, Ear Muffs (Pre-Race Only) AGAIN
Prize
$414,125
Racing colours
Gold, Black Seams, Black And White Checked Cap, Gold Pom Pom
Owners
R B R (Mgr: R W Balfour), C C T, C E Ryman, R B Satchell, Mrs L F Satchell, T E Satchell, J F P Schmidt, P J Harrison, J W Fullerton, P W Greenbank, M A Greenbank, Ms D A Lehmann, K J Rejack, B Creeney, M J Kelly, Mrs C Creeney & Green Machine Racing (Mgr: C H Waterman)
Royal Blue And Black Diamonds, Royal Blue Sleeves, Black Cap
Owners
R M Koch, R L Crase, T D Fisher, R L Fitzgerald, B T Wagenknecht, Mrs J N Schutz, Mrs L M Abbie, Mrs R Koch, K Chandler, M W Chandler, Mrs K R Chandler, S M Moroney, Mrs J L Charlesworth, Mrs S J Verco, C B L Verco, Orroroo (Mgr: J K Duffy) & Houston We Have A Horse (Mgr: B J Garfitt)
B Disotto, R Disotto, Mrs M J Disotto, Miss B Disotto, A Spagnuolo, Mrs L Spagnuolo, S B Charlton, Mrs A J Charlton, Miss M J Charlton, P Caruso, Mrs T Caruso, Miss V Caruso, N Pugliese, Mrs S M Pugliese, R Barbaro, Mrs A Barbaro & J Barbaro
Black, Old Gold Star, Checked Sleeves, Checked Cap
Owners
S L Aldridge, Ms H R Clarke, Ms X K Clarke, S W J Dawney, B L Hannon, Ms M Hartog, A G Martin, W J McFerran, G M Pawsey, Miss M A Reschke, P Richard, Mrs R M Tasker, D H Thompson, Ms L Wong, G Paterson, Mrs J K Campbell, Gonzot Racing, The Grand, Baroota Bandits & Stella Polaris Racing
Yargi Racing (Mgr: Ms A L Yargi) P J Morgan, Mrs S L Morgan, Ronball Syndicate (Mgr: A McGregor) M G Loveridge, Mrs G D Loveridge, Mrs D G Ramierz, Mrs C F Van Dongen, Johnston Houlahan Bloodstock (Mgr: B J Johnston)
S W Wilde, Mrs L A Mclauchlan, Mrs N E Barter, Mrs M May, Mrs C L Wallace, Mrs D Saber, B A Palmer, L F Harty, D M Pegler, S D Vines, M S Vines, Ms K Brown, Dr D V Napthine, Mrs A Whitling, D S Hunt, Green And Gold (Mgr: D Williams), Jaybeeque Racing, Blue Roos & Franks Watch Syndicate
O T I Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson), L Dassault, Mrs E Berte, W G Bugno, B Danaher, A Gemmell, A H Goodfellow, C J Grace, R Hanmer, G J P Van Ameyden, L Webb, Ms D McKeown, J P Spence, J Poletto & Uthmeyer Racing (Mgr: G Uthmeyer)
Dark Purple, Gold Lotus Flower, Diamonds Sleeves, Seams Cap
Owners
A J Sellars, P M Sellars, L F Muollo, J Sellars, G J Templeton, Ms K A Jenkins, Mrs C I White, A R Osborne, P S Kirkwood, G P Carmody, T C Eddy, R Michielin, M Tennant, G McLean, N K Hamshare & Bloodstock Resources (Mgr: L Williams)
P R Cox, Ms H M Cox, Mrs O Cox, Ms L M Farrelly, G I Hankinson, Mrs J M Hankinson, M J Millman, L J Seeley, Miss S M Pike, S D Czarnecki, Mrs J A Czarnecki, P G Leonard, N D Felmingham, Mrs J L Felmingham, P R McGuigan, D J Mason, A F Milburn, Mrs S H Milburn, R K Stubbs & Ms A F Williams
P Groidis, Mrs M Groidis, A R Duncan, Mrs D L Duncan, L W Anderson, Mrs C M Anderson, L J Leahy, Mrs M C Leahy, J Caldarelli, J E Bloom, Mrs N Bloom, M J Donegan, P D Leahy, G I Bevan & Purcells Enjoy Racing
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
Owners
C J Dunn, P G Davis, N Susay, R S Wallace, Team Honkers (Mgr: J Bird), S Kendall, Darby Racing Anecdotique (Mgr: S G Darby), J D Ellen, S Long, B Icely, C R Fisher & Ms V N Fisher
Limerick Lane (Mgr: G T Ryan), J Ribot De Bresac, J Carnavas, John Foote Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: J L Foote), A J Gorey, Sunday Knight (Mgr: P K Mitchem), P A Gorey & P J Blunden
Gold, Black Seams, Black And White Checked Cap, Gold Pom Pom
Owners
R B R (Mgr: R W Balfour), D J Raphael, B R O'Reilly, Mrs C O'reilly, G T Ward, A Iessi, A Dean, C R Dean, T E Satchell, J R Crewdson, R J Crewdson, D J Miller, G D Ward, R D C Ward, M P Dornan, P A Gregory, J L Wallace, M S Reid, R F Coxon & I A Serpo
L M Nestadt, Ezybonds No 1 (Mgr: A P Endresz), MK Racing (Mgr: T Stakemire), Ms S Inglis, Huneygod (Mgr: R J Winney), Mrs R Winney, G Sottocornola, A Mott, B Grootemaat, G W Fielding, T Stakemire, R Wren, Mrs K Wren, S D Gorman, Mrs P T Gorman, Ms H Mollergren & M Grogan
J M MacLean, B C Dixon, Mrs M K Dixon, R L Bradmore, S C S Watts, C A Fildes, B Fildes, Miss K M Fildes, C Fildes, M Ronan, S L Dewar, M A Cherubino, Mrs A Stokes, Mrs A J MacLean, D J Maclean & Bearman Racing (Mgr: L A Bearman)
D J Bates, P Dickeson, D Shepherd, B J Gass, M Greenwood, A M Brewster, C A Boydon, A R Thornton, P Mills, A J Ryan, G Mandelos, J P Harrison & M W Woolford
Pale Blue, Five Navy Blue Stars Above Hoops, Navy Blue Armbands, Striped Cap
Owners
Sheamus Mills Bloodstock P/L (Mgr: S A Mills), Chesapeake Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: A J Roberts), Leneva Park (Mgr: L A Vandersluys), R J Bayliss, Mrs L J Bruhn, S W Bruhn, N F Walker, P A Wolff, C Anderson, U Ganas, A J Blackshaw, K Ibrahim, P N Finn, L Stanza, S J Foley & F A Magnabosco
P G Russell, T H Verco, Mrs L G Verco, P J Seears, Mrs H S Seears, A T Verco, T H Mcleod, D Marsh, G R Prest, G A Noblet, A R Kent, Mrs P D Kent, K J Davey, D N Liebelt, Ms M M Rundle, MB Millbank, Mrs SJ Millbank, M A Kirkham & L Kirkham
Cross-over Nose Band OFF FIRST TIME, Kyneton Nose Band FIRST TIME
Prize
$218,950
Racing colours
Blue, White Seams, Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
Owners
P J Ninnis, G L Ashforth, F J Dally, J K Robinson, J A Wilson, G W Guest, C A Reynolds, A Stamoulis, F Stamoulis, R M Warnock, K G Dolling, D R Ward, M English, Ms J Heaney, Mrs P C Southern-Ninnis, Mrs L A Warnock, Garner (M D Sheehan) & Amorini Racing
R T D Racing, Rusty Bucket Racing, P B F F Racing, L & J Thoroughbreds, Boogie Woogie Monster, Peak To Creek Racing, Bonaparte, L M R Racing, S Saint-John, C McLeish, J F Gallivan, G N Franklin, A G Zoanetti, C E Edwards, G M Farley, Mrs L Robertson, L M Taylor & Brown Paper Bag (D L O'Hanlon)
Ms K Harrison, P Hill, A Dente, D Hamzy, Cobalt Blue (Mgr: M Naley), A Reeve, Mrs L Reeve, P Piteo, J Piteo, S Dinunzio, Bohoh (Mgr: B O'Malley), Squadron Lodge (Mgr: Ms L Harbridge), Mrs S Cahill, K Cahill & Give Us a Sec (Mgr: L Zagari)
Royal Blue, Gold Diamond Band, Diamond Striped Sleeves, Gold Cap
Owners
Ms T Hartwell, Dr J K Sinclair, N P Cadd, M D Bruggemann, N Stratfold, L K Stratfold, R M Dean, Mrs J B Dean, A G Grantham, G E Ireland, J R Spackman, F R Studd, J Spicer, G C Brown, Mrs B J Hughes & Mrs A K Clayton
