“Impact Mac surges into Peel Plate Final”

The Peel Plate Series is a Provincial Grade 5 event held over 405m. The feature event was first run in 2011 when Eric Campana prepared Good Odds Jacky to victory. Other winners include Need A Seatbelt (2012), Sissoko (2014), Cork Popper (2015) and Pinny Mack (2017). Seven heats were staged tonight with all winners and the fastest runner up advancing to next Tuesday’s Final. Kylie McLennan drew first blood with her talented sprinter Impact Mac taking out the first heat in comfortable fashion. He quickly assumed control from box five before cruising to a seven length victory in 22.69 over Fast Food Junkie. The son of Rippin’ Sam now has 7 wins and 18 minor placings from 43 starts and will take beating in the final. The other six heat winners were Remi Monelli (22.57), West On Soho (22.64), Rippin’ Tomahawk (22.61), All Spiked Up (22.84), Dandalup Jett (22.82) and Dancing Fun (22.72).

HOUNDS TO FOLLOW :

Race 2 Number 4 COMET BAY KATIE : Turned on the jets early to set up a smart maiden win over 405m.

Race 3 Number 8 INCREDIBLE HULK : Rocketed home to break his maiden status in 22.97.

Ryan Levitzke (commentator)
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“Falcon Nine breaks maiden status”

Talented well bred youngster Falcon Nine took advantage of a nice draw (box two) tonight when he took out the opening event over 405m. After being a minor placegetter at his previous three starts the son of Kinloch Brae hit the lead at the first turn before cruising away to win by a whopping twelve lengths. He is out of great producing dam Velucci who has mothered handy types like Wicked Rhythm, Barefoot Tycoon, Block Chain, Shantaram and Lucci Guru. Falcon Nine clocked a swift 22.70 and looks set for a very bright future for leading trainer Adam Smithson.

HOUNDS TO FOLLOW :

Race 3 Number 6 PRANCER MONELLI : Won stylishly over 405m and hit the line strongly.

Race 4 Number 5 INCREDIBLE HULK : Powered home for fourth and will win one soon.

Ryan Levitzke (commentator)

“Bugner notches four on the trot”

Rejuvenated sprinter Bugner has gone from strength to strength over the last few weeks winning four in a row over 490m. The first three were whilst in the care of Shayne Williams and tonight’s was for new trainer Phil Worthington. He zoomed out of box six and set the pace before beating Yunderup Sheila by two lengths in 27.65. The son of Vanderworp is out of staying dam Dubliner and he has now notched 8 wins from 31 starts.

HOUNDS TO FOLLOW :

Race 3 Number 3 INCREDIBLE HULK : Stormed home for second.

Race 4 Number 1 MAWSON MONELLI : Has improved lately and went on with the job tonight when a winner in 22.85.

Ryan Levitzke (commentator)

“Hickory Monelli storms to victory in 22.58”

Promising youngster Hickory Monelli overcame box six to power home and win tonight over 405m against a high quality lineup. Turbo Fun from box one was well supported having won 19 races over the distance and Rippin’ Memphis who was returning from Victoria started a warm favourite. Rippin’ Memphis set the pace but was reeled in effortlessly by Hickory Monelli who saluted in a slick 22.58. Trained by David Hobby, Hickory Monelli has now started 23 times for 7 wins and 6 seconds. The Terry Erenshaw prepared Aston Casino ran a handy second while Rippin’ Memphis looked tired on the line but still held third.

HOUNDS TO FOLLOW :

Race 4 Number 8 GOT THE HAMMER : Flew to the first turn in 6.54 before winning brilliantly in 22.87.

Race 7 Number 4 OWL FIN : Ran a solid second at his Mandurah debut and will benefit from the run.

Ryan Levitzke (commentator)
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