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Punters have a nine-race card to work with in Hobart on Sunday with the first race scheduled to start at the early time of 11:50.
It doesn't appear the easiest punting card with Scott Brunton having huge numbers through the day and his stable contain most of the drawcards courtesy of the likes of First Accused, Hela and Verbano.
The rail moves out to the +3m position after being in the true a fortnight ago and the weather forecast points towards a good 4/soft 5 rated track.
R1 Monotone 2yo Maiden, 1200m
PIIINK BEAUTY (7) resumes after finding Bello Beau to good at her most recent appearance back in February. Blinkers come off for the first time and her trial win received a good push when GeeGee Jet By won the Tasbred 2YO on Good Friday. SHARE THE GOLD (3) was in that race, seemingly having a clear plan to hold the front from gate one which ultimately resulted in him struggling to finish the race off. Blinkers replace winkers and he may have a fitness edge over other runners resuming. One of those is ELMAJAY (5) who missed a start as emergency in Devonport last Monday. Both her and JUST A NEEDS (6) come through a very slow Hobart trial where neither was asked for great effort. ZULU ANGEL (4) couldn't keep up with the older horses on debut before taking some ground off them late. It's reasonable to expect improvement off that performance.
R2 Ladbrokes Live Betting Maiden, 1200m
Capacity field and Scott Brunton trains half of them. EAGLE STREET (4) was favourite on debut but a touch plain even allowing for a wide run. He resumes without a trial as does NICCO THE GREEK (8) who brings a strong SP profile. MOVE LIKE JAGGER (6) has been a bookies horse this campaign and now has a rider change with EBB replacing Pires and claiming 1.5kg in the process. ZADE'S STORIES (13) finished like a horse looking for 1400m last time. Her along with stablemate SHAMMGOD (12) are likely to be hoping swoopers get their chance. SWINGAPINGA (9) is having his 14th run in a campaign that started in October last year. He wasn't far away last time but others clearly have more upside, and the barrier makes it tough as it does for GEE GEES JOE BLOW (5). TARKINE EAGLE (10) settled last in a very slowly run Tasbred 3YO, so his one Tasmanian run is a little inconclusive. FRYER HILL (15) ran some good races to finish off her debut prep and is another runner resuming. WILD DESTINY (1) and SH'BOURNE DE LAGO (11) are both second-up and don't need to improve a lot to be near the money. First starters BANCA TOM (3) and AFRICAN THUNDER (2) showed enough at the trials to be considered in a race that has an enormous amount of question marks for punters.
R3 Ladbrokes Easy Form Mdn/cl1, 1600m
SUNSET GUN (6) started favourite in this grade at the T&D last start before being on the wrong end of a tight photo finish. She'll be well found again off that performance. MELITON (2) placed in the same race where he struggled to settle after racing up on a slow speed. HERMAN'S BELLS (1) continues to run well without winning. The quinella gapped the rest last time with Eighty Eight Days subsequently winning again on Good Friday. STRIKE IMPACT (5) had heavy market support last time and gave each-way shoppers a collect by finishing third. He seems to lack a turn of foot but will keep coming. JUST FOR CURIOSITY (3) comes via the same race where he had trouble slotting in from a wide barrier. NINTH ANGEL (4) steps up to the mile for the first time and hasn't been far away in similar races of late.
R4 Salters Hire Class 1 Hcp, 1200m
GEE GEE SNOWFLAKE (6) continues to hold form well, placing at her last five starts which includes a win here three starts ago. She maps for a nice run behind the speed and stays down in the weights. FAYERRA (2) resumes after a trial in slow time for the day where she was held together. We should have some idea by the fourth race if barrier one is a help or hinderance. REDOLLIX (1) debuts for Siggy Carr after picking up consistent cheques for the previous camp, just not first place ones. He'll likely land in the front half and finds a fairly limited Class 1 to kick off his Tassie career. ROCKYMOUNTAINHIGH (7) will find this significantly easier than 68 company where she was outclassed. CRYSTAL PALLAZO (4) led all the way to win her maiden at the T&D last time and should lead again. LAKE BLED (8) is going better than the form reads and look for a market lead on LE MONDE DE LUCAS (5) and NEED A FLUTTER (9).
R5 Aviso Tas Pink Cup Day May 22 Class 3 Hcp, 1400m
PEACE BE UPON HIM (1) rattled home to win in this grade last start and the third horse there was a Devonport winner on Monday. He's been pretty harshly treated for that victory, rising 4.5kg to carry 59kg. IMAGINE HOWE (2) added his name to the long list of newcomers to win at their first Tasmanian start. He sat outside the lead there and should be forward again from a low draw. FREAK ON A LEAD (3) wasn't beaten far in a slowly run race where the form must be a query. He'll enjoy a bit of weight off his back from recent starts. STEFANIDI (7) found traffic issues as she often does on Good Friday before hitting the line well. She's a tough watch but has ability when she puts it together. POPEYE THE SAILOR (4) won at a short price last time and that form can receive a push earlier in the day. He might already be looking for further, but connections replace blinkers with winkers to try and offset that.
R6 Kevin Sharkie Benchmark 62 Hcp, 1100m
VERBANO (5) came from nowhere to win at the T&D to start last campaign before acquitting herself well in the fillies' races through the carnival. 1100m is as short as she wants it, but she'll likely be at the head of the market off a very strong SP profile. COPPER CHARM (6) was a good winner at her first run for Joel Flannery. That form received a push when Vetlanda upset Turk Warrior on Good Friday. ENSNARE (2) was a late scratching from that race which ended up being an important one given he's a speed runner. He chases a hat-trick of wins but the previous two have been in Launceston. NEV'S BOY (4) has placed at both previous 1100m runs and crossed the line with Reite Den Blitz last time who'd be short in this field. GEE GEE GOLDENLASS (8) finished in a bunch for the money last time and that form can be further franked in the previous race. OUR SHINKANSEN (9) was held up at a key stage resuming but dropping back in distance doesn't look ideal off that run. Stablemates IVORYMAN (1) and KEEPER'S TOUCH (3) are another pair likely after a bit further but can be strong late. BETHPAGE (11) has gone through more trainers than most punters have had hot dinners but now finds herself with a stable that's been on fire, so I'd keep an eye on the market.
R7 Kevin Sharkie Benchmark 76 Hcp, 1200m
After bobbing up in the Good Friday form guide, punters may get to see the return here of exciting Brunton-trained due FIRST ACCUSED (1) and HELA (2). The mare won seven in a row before heading interstate where she failed to beat a runner home in two subsequent runs. She's better than that and her recent Hobart trial was easily the fastest of the day. First Accused entered a short break on the back of two dominant wins. Both horses are likely after further and the market/scratching's might provide a lead on the stable pick. MUSIC ADDITION (3) did as the market suggested at his first start for Glenn Stevenson with a dominant win. He's been penalised four points by the handicapper which seems harsh given the opposition there, but he still drops 2kg for this start. WARRIOR PRINCE (5) wasn't at his best when we last saw him but gets a lot of relief from those at the top of the weights. SELLICK (4) failed as favourite at his most recent start in this company but has been freshened since then.
R8 Winning Edge Presentations Benchmark 76 Hcp, 1600m
Popular grey SIR SIMON (2) resumes with a recent Hobart trial win behind him. He has a big weight to contend with but has generally been dominant in this grade and goes well fresh. SH'BOURNE REBEL (4) has his first run on the Hobart track and arrives on the back of three straight wins. B.McCoull ensured the race was run to suit last time and despite staying in the same grade this will be a much sterner test. AMAWORD (1) and TAVIRUN (3) crossed the line together to open the last Hobart program with Romary a subsequent winner from that race. LUCKY LIL (5) and SHAMPZ AGAIN (6) plummet in weight for the rise in grade. STORMONT (7) returns with a reasonable first-up record. The market may provide a guide as to whether he needs this one, even with a trial win last week.
R9 Tasmanian Bloodstock Benchmark 62 Hcp, 2100m
ONE LOTTO (1) closed out the Good Friday program with a tradesman like win. He jumped favourite there, enjoyed the run of the race and only had a narrow margin on the line with INDIGO GIRLS (7) back in third. The mare has a 1kg weight turnaround for a margin that was less than a length. TRAVELLING GIGOLO (2) was able to settle closer to the speed last time which was key to him breaking through. David Pires sticks with him which may be a positive lead given the number of stable runners. HELLOT (6) had strong market support when he stepped out to 2100m but couldn't get past the leader. This looks a decent jump in class going from a maiden/class 1 to a race where horses have won as many as four races. GEE GEE CAN WIN (4) is another last start winner, getting the best of a tight photo finish. He isn't proven at 2100m but is well into the campaign now. GOOD LUCK BOB (3) comes via the same race where he ran right up to a massive late market drift. His first-up run was good. STELLADONI (8) is racing well but another on trial at the trip.
