Racing WA

The Last Word - Retravision Golden Nugget Night

15 December 2022

Tomorrow night sees the running of the Retravision-Golden Nugget at Gloucester Park. Minstrel, above, won last year's edition of the feature event. Get The Last Word below.

RACE 1 – RETRAVISION.COM.AU PACE

  1. Gary Hall Jnr (MASTER PUBLISHER): “Will attempt an all the way win.”
  2. Michael Young (BEAT CITY): “Going well. The one looks hard to beat so will drive for a place.”
  3. Michael Brennan (MACHLANI): “Need the rail. He was held up last week but went well.”
  4. Greg Bond (IMA ROCKABILLY REBEL): “Good chance.”
  5. (THEO AVIATOR): “
  6. Murray Lindau (TALKS UP A STORM): “Draw doesn’t do him favours.”
  7. Chris Voak (MAJOR MUCHA): “Same as last week. Wait until he draws to lead.”
  8. Kyle Harper (WALSH): “First-up. Drive for luck.”
  9. Justin Prentice (KNOW WHEN TO RUN): “Racing well. Hard from the draw but a chance with it run right.”
  10. Michael Young (MOONLITE DRIVE): “Hard to see him not running second if the speedmap is right.”

RACE 2 – RETRAVISION, LOWEST PRICE GUARANTEE PACE

  1. (STAMFORD): “
  2. Chris Lewis (SUGAR STREET): “He’s moving forward nicely. He should run a pretty good race.”
  3. (ROCKSTAR REBEL): “
  4. Michael Brennan (WOODLEA RAGNAR): “Really good last week. He probably can’t get across. He’s going great guns.”
  5. (MCARDLES GEM): “
  6. (WHOSWHOINTHEZOO): “
  7. Jemma Hayman (CARRERA MACH): “Tough from out there."
  8. Greg Bond (DONT BOTHER ME NONE): “Barrier hurts but not out of it.”
  9. Jocelyn Young (MIRRAGON): “Going super. Draw hurts.”
  10. (THE KRAKEN): “
  11. Justin Prentice (MANNING): “Good field. Probably go to the fence and try for top five.”
  12. Chris Voak (SANGUE REALE): “Strong effort last week. Poor draw. Place hope.”

RACE 3 – RAC MEMBERS SAVE 5% EVERY DAY AT RETRAVISION PACE

  1. Callan Suvaljko (LIBBA RACY): “I’m sure Reggie will have her ready to run. Drawn to earn something.”
  2. Chris Voak (JUST FOR LOVE): “Good effort last start. Each-way.”
  3. Trent Wheeler (SIMPLY SHAZ): “Went well last week and shouldn’t be any different this week.”
  4. (LIVY JAY): “
  5. Chris Willis (BLISSFULLABBEY): “Go back and see what unfolds.”
  6. Justin Prentice (BETTOR GET IT ON): “Good drive last start. Looks a similar race. Each-way.”
  7. (MY PRAYER): “
  8. Michael Young (EIGHTEEN CARAT): “Wide draw but collectively easier than recent weeks. Not sure how we will play it yet but she will go close.”
  9. Shane Tognolini (ANGEL IN WHITE): “No hope.”
  10. Michael Brennan (MISS LAMARR): “It’s going to be tricky. If they open up down the back she’s a place chance.”
  11. Justin Prentice (PLATINUM SPARKLE): “Racing well. Good each-way chance.”
  12. Chris Lewis (STAR OF DIAMONDS): “It’s hard for her when you look at the race. Top five chance.”

RACE 4 – RETRAVISION, FOR ALL THE ELECTRICAL STUFF YOU LOVE PACE

  1. Michael Brennan (WHATABRO): “We will be trying to hold up. I think he’s going good enough.”
  2. Gary Hall Jnr (PRINCE OF PLEASURE): “Gets his chance to make a name for himself in FFA company. Thought his last run was super.”
  3. Greg Bond (MIGHTY CONQUEROR): “Each-way chance.”
  4. Stephen Reed (GOLDEN STATE): “Drop back to the fence and hopefully run a competitive race. Will need the run.”
  5. (RAGAZZO MACH): “
  6. Jocelyn Young (HAMPTON BANNER): “Felt super last week. Should go close.”
  7. Greg Bond (GALACTIC STAR): “Should hit the line strongly.”
  8. Chris Lewis (CORDERO): “I think he’s going quite well. When he steps up to FFA company it makes it difficult.”
  9. Greg Bond (IDEAL AGENT): “Definite chance.”

RACE 5 – RETRAVISION GOLDEN NUGGET

  1. Gary Hall Snr (FINVARRA): “He’s a horse that can be used out of the gate and if he led, I think he’d be really hard to beat.”
  2. Jocelyn Young (THE AMBER HARE): “Drawn better and has been unlucky lately. Hope for a little bit of luck here.”
  3. Justin Prentice (MIGHTY RONALDO): “I’m happy with him. The signs show me at home that he’s good. We probably have to come out and get in the moving line.”
  4. Chris Lewis (LAVRA JOE): “I think the draw is okay. He’s got options. There could be speed outside us. He went super last week and we were happy with how he finished off.”
  5. Greg Bond (HIMSELF): “Place best.”
  6. Gary Hall Snr (JUMPINGJACKMAC): “He needs a truly run race and if he gets that I’m sure he can win.”
  7. Michael Brennan (PINNY TIGER): “He’s jumping out of his skin. His trackwork was outstanding and his gallop on Tuesday was brilliant.”
  8. Sue Wiscombe (ELDAYTONA): “Draw isn’t ideal. Hoping for genuine speed.”
  9. Justin Prentice (EL CHEMA): “They need to run it upside down. We need to drive him like I had to when Mighty Ronaldo drew nine in the Slipper.”
  10. (EZANA): “
  11. Greg Bond (TENZING BROMAC): “Drawn to get a good run. Place.”
  12. Kat Warwick (MACHNIFICENT): “Should be closer to them. Just needs a clear run.”

WATCH - 2021 Retravision Golden Nugget

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RACE 6 – RETRAVISION ONLINE PACE

  1. Michael Young (GETN WIGGY WITHIT): “Has the draw advantage. Think he will win if he leads.”
  2. Greg Bond (UNCONDITIONAL): “Strong chance.”
  3. Greg Bond (VULCAN STAR): “Good each-way chance.”
  4. Jocelyn Young (ROCKNROLL ELLIOT): “Should be competitive here.”
  5. Jamie Rigoli (ULTIMATE ROCKER): “Working well. Tricky draw in a nice field.”
  6. (SEERYANFLY): “
  7. (BALTIC ACE): “
  8. Chris Lewis (MISSTIANO): “It’s a hard draw but the horse is working into some sort of form.”
  9. Ryan Bell (PELIGROSO): “Despite the draw, will run top five if he decides to turn up. It’s a big if.”
  10. Jemma Hayman (RUN FOR MERCY): “Discount her numerical form. Her runs have been good from awful barriers. Should go well."
  11. Gary Hall Jnr (ARMED REACTOR): “Put him into the race at some stage. Each-way.”
  12. (MAKE IT HAPPEN): “

RACE 7 – RETRAVISION, 60 DAY PRICE PROMISE PACE

  1. Ryan Bell (JACK FARTHING): “Will lead and get his chance to prove himself. Working well.”
  2. Greg Bond (GLENLEDI CHIEF): “Right in it.”
  3. Aiden De Campo (HANDSANDWHEELS): “Seems to be working better this time in. Happy and sound and will benefit from the run.”
  4. Chris Lewis (RASCAL): “I think he’s working to a win and not out of it here.”
  5. Micheal Ferguson (ROCKABALL): “Super first-up. Back early and dangerous late.”
  6. Maddison Brown (ARMA EINSTEIN): “Small field suits. Each-way.”
  7. (CLASSIC CHOICE): “

RACE 8 – RETRAVISION NYE @GLOUCESTER PARK PACE

  1. (CHEESE AND BICCYS): “
  2. Shane Young (ALFA PRINCESS): “Try hold up early and then it’s up to the driver.”
  3. (ALLABOUTLEGS): “
  4. (TORREVEAN AMY): “
  5. Dean Miller (ALTA QUEEN): “Hopefully can repeat last run.”
  6. Murray Lindau (BEYOND THE SEA): “Draw doesn’t do her favours either.”
  7. (FIVE BANGLES): “
  8. (CYCLONE CHARLOTTE): “
  9. Jocelyn Young (WALL STREET GIRL): “Looks tough from the draw over the short trip.”
  10. (ELSAMAY): “
  11. (ELLI MIRANDO): “
  12. Chris Lewis (LITTLE DARLING): “It’s not the best draw. She’s going well. She will still be hard to beat.”

RACE 9 – RETRAVISION PACE

  1. Chris Voak (TROOPINGOFTHECOLOR): “Each-way chance.”
  2. Greg Bond (AUSSIE SCOOTER): “Hard to beat.”
  3. Michael Young (COOPER): “If he steps well you’d think he’ll be in front again. Bit easier this week.”
  4. (BURGHLEY SHARD): “
  5. Kyle Harper (SIPPINONJACK): “Back to form last start. Some in this are just better. Novelty place if he steps.”
  6. (HESACHARMER): “
  7. Michael Young (ORLANDO BLUE): “Has come back closer to his best than last prep. Versatile and probably my best chance in the race.”
  8. Ron Huston (ROBBIE ROCKET): “Has been unlucky at the start the past four. Drawn in closer tonight. Big chance with a softer run.”
  9. Michael Young (FIREROCKFIREROLL): “As always an each-way chance in these races.”
  10. Greg Bond (MASTER YOSSI): “Each-way with a good start.”

RACE 9 - $1M NULLARBOR SLOT RACE 14 APRIL 2023 PACE

  1. (STRIKE TEAM): “
  2. Jocelyn Young (TELLMETOATTACK): “Drawn better. Should hopefully hold a forward position."
  3. Deb Padberg (NAME IN LIGHTS): “Should be running on.”
  4. Lindsay Harper (HEZA HEAD HONCHO): “He will need a nice trip. The one looks the winner on paper.”
  5. Michael Young (MISS SERENADE): “Racing career best. Is tough so will be driven accordingly again.”
  6. Chris Lewis (ATHABASCAN): “He’s running well enough. If he gets luck he can be in the race.”
  7. Kyle Harper (ACOLTNAMEDSU): “Another awkward draw.”
  8. Chris Voak (DISCO UNDER FIRE): “Another bad draw.”
  9. (PIERRE WHITBY): “
  10. Callan Suvaljko (TUAS DELIGHT): “Nice draw to earn.”
  11. (SHADOW ROLL): “
  12. Rob Abercromby (MARQUISARD): “Working well. Hopefully be running on.”

RACE 11 – FOLLOW @GLOUCESTER PARK ON TWITTER PACE

  1. (LADY VIOLETTA): “
  2. Dean Miller (FEELING EMPATHY): “Going well. Needs luck.”
  3. Trent Wheeler (SKIPPIN CLASS): “Been racing well. This will be a good test for him to see where he’s at.”
  4. (BRONZED): “
  5. Chris Lewis (HEZ ALL THE RAGE): “I think Skylord will be hard to beat. My horse will run a good race and is on the way up. Should be top three.”
  6. (SKYLORD): SCRATCHED
  7. (TORREVEAN PINKY): “
  8. (CABSAV): “