Towcester Bags Race 9

270Mtrs (D2)

Prize Money: $661

ESSJAY BUCCANEER (1) stalked the lead from the inside draw before finishing second last start (29.85) at this track in A2 over 500m. Although beaten ran one of the quickest times on the card last start. Top chance in this line up. SALACRES BRENDAN (6) was a course and distance placegetter (16.25) last time also from the same draw, finishing a 3 length third in a D2. Harder here but expected to measure up. VINEGARHILL BLUE (5) jumped from this trap last time and also the same course and distance when a 4 length third (16.42) in a D2. Worth another try. KETHRO (2) deserves plenty of thought over this trip.

Distance: 270m
Track: Synthetic
Weather: -
Surface: All Weather
Class: D2

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Essjay Buccaneer (1) 1553511422
Trainer: F J Gray (Towcester)
Prize Money: $5,552
Win / Place: 31% / 71%

Nearing Another Win

3 yo Black D

Sire: KNOCKNABOUL SYD (IRE)

Dam: SCOOBY DOROTKA (IRE)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

38: 12-9-6

Track

36: 11-9-6

Trk/Dst

9: 2-2-3

Distance

9: 2-2-3

Season

19: 6-5-3

Country

38: 12-9-6

1st Up

3: 2-1-0

2nd Up

3: 1-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	1	9	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4
STARTS	24	11	2	1
1st	9	2	0	1
2nd	5	3	1	0
3rd	4	2	0	0

Comments

Flew the lids with a hot pace early and hit the frame with a 6 length second (29.85) at this track, making it two placings on end. Capable of a strong show.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
1st of 1	27/8/25	Towcester	270m	1	0:16.27	59.7 km/h	0L	$0.00	0:16.27		Trial	$0	-	-	1. Essjay Buccaneer 2. 3.
2nd of 4	31/7/25	Towcester	500m	1	0:29.85	60.3 km/h	6.0L	$3.50	0:29.36	0:29.36		$669	$84	6	1. Miss Direct 2. Essjay Buccaneer 3. Bodell Bucks
2nd of 5	25/7/25	Towcester	270m	1	0:16.03	60.6 km/h	0.2L	$5.00	0:16.01	0:15.71		$649	$84	6	1. Letitwithme 2. Essjay Buccaneer 3. Swift Aim
4th of 5	19/7/25	Towcester	500m	1	0:29.76	60.5 km/h	3.9L	$4.50	0:29.43	0:29.43		$669	$84	6	1. Jacktavern Pele 2. Spiridon Zelus 3. Roanna Sharp
1st of 5	13/7/25	Towcester	500m	1	0:29.69	60.6 km/h	5.0L	$3.75	0:29.69	0:28.78		$669	$335	15	1. Essjay Buccaneer 2. Graigues Downey 3. Fourpenny Bleu
1st of 4	28/6/25	Towcester	500m	1	0:29.29	61.5 km/h	0.3L	$2.63	0:29.29	0:29.29		$629	$294	7	1. Essjay Buccaneer 2. Savana Perama 3. Fabulous Lara

Kethro (2) 223216233x
Trainer: C A Grasso (Towcester)
Prize Money: $18,265
Win / Place: 22% / 77%

5 yo Black D

Sire: MAGICAL BALE (IRE)

Dam: ALICE MY ANGEL (GB)

Rating

Stats

Career

122: 28-42-25

Track

100: 26-32-23

Trk/Dst

2: 1-1-0

Distance

2: 1-1-0

Season

19: 4-7-5

Metro

12: 2-6-0

Country

110: 26-36-25

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	1	26	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6
STARTS	24	51	28	13	5	1
1st	6	14	5	3	0	0
2nd	10	17	9	3	2	1
3rd	2	11	9	2	1	0

Comments

Finished off last campaign with a third (29.76) over 500m at this track on June 21. Looks a key chance while fresh.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
1st of 1	29/8/25	Towcester	270m	2	0:16.34	59.5 km/h	0L	$0.00	0:16.34		Trial	$0	-	-	1. Kethro 2. 3.
3rd of 5	21/6/25	Towcester	500m	3	0:29.76	60.5 km/h	1.4L	$3.75	0:29.66	0:29.52		$587	$84	8	1. Savana Saroko 2. Romeo Marine 3. Kethro
3rd of 5	13/6/25	Towcester	500m	2	0:29.63	60.7 km/h	4.5L	$5.50	0:29.27	0:29.27		$587	$84	11	1. Savana Perama 2. Maglass Rambler 3. Kethro
2nd of 5	2/6/25	Towcester	500m	3	0:29.81	60.4 km/h	1.0L	$3.75	0:29.72	0:29.25		$587	$84	8	1. Bombastic Magic 2. Kethro 3. Romeo Elite
6th of 6	25/5/25	Towcester	712m	3	0:44.69	57.4 km/h	15.5L	$13	0:43.44	0:42.68		$1,148	$125	13	1. Frankton Ivy 2. Savana Mongys 3. Azzas Angel
1st of 5	12/5/25	Towcester	270m	2	0:16.10	60.4 km/h	1.5L	$4.50	0:16.10	0:15.88		$585	$251	10	1. Kethro 2. Makeit Denverbay 3. Jets Magic

Fabulous Hana (3) 52
Trainer: L G Tuffin (Towcester)
Prize Money: $165
Win / Place: 0% / 50%

1 yo WH/Black B

Sire: ROMEO RECRUIT (GB)

Dam: BUCKOS LASS (IRE)

Rating

Stats

Career

2: 0-1-0

Track

2: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-1-0

Distance

2: 0-1-0

Season

2: 0-1-0

Country

2: 0-1-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0
1st	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2nd	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0
3rd	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Comments

Yet to break through after two starts but hasn't been too far away. Led last time over 270m at this track, before fading to finish second (16.13). Sure to improve on the experience. Will not find this easy. Not keen.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
2nd of 4	6/9/25	Towcester	270m	3	0:16.13	60.3 km/h	0.5L	$3.50	0:16.08	0:16.03		$579	$83	6	1. No Saddle 2. Fabulous Hana 3. Vinegarhill Blue
5th of 5	31/8/25	Towcester	270m	3	0:16.43	59.2 km/h	1.3L	$5.50	0:16.31	0:15.87		$576	$82	-	1. Doohoma Rogue 2. Ivy Hill Willow 3. Tre Cool
1st of 1	8/8/25	Towcester	270m	2	0:16.19	60.0 km/h	0L	$0.00	0:16.19		Trial	$0	-	-	1. Fabulous Hana 2. 3.

Come Back Kid (4) 1113125x5x
Trainer: L B Pruhs (Towcester)
Prize Money: $7,058
Win / Place: 34% / 64%

3 yo BDL D

Sire: BALLYMAC ESKE (IRE)

Dam: SCALLYWAG (IRE)

Rating

Stats

Career

50: 17-9-6

Track

47: 17-9-4

Trk/Dst

29: 11-6-3

Distance

29: 11-6-3

Season

9: 4-1-1

Country

50: 17-9-6

1st Up

3: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
11	0	6	0	0

Box History	2	3	4	5
STARTS	8	19	22	1
1st	1	7	8	1
2nd	4	3	2	0
3rd	2	2	2	0

Comments

Disappointed last start over 270m at this track when beaten 7 len (16.68) behind Frankton Poppy on June 26. This will test.

Expected Early Speed:Front Runner

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
1st of 1	6/9/25	Towcester	270m	3	0:16.44	59.1 km/h	0L	$0.00	0:16.44		Trial	$0	-	-	1. Come Back Kid 2. 3.
5th of 5	26/6/25	Towcester	270m	4	0:16.68	58.3 km/h	7.6L	$5.00	0:16.05	0:15.83		$671	$84	90	1. Frankton Poppy 2. Jets Magic 3. Salacres Bonnie
90 Day Spell
1st of 1	19/6/25	Towcester	270m	4	0:16.62	58.5 km/h	0L	$0.00	0:16.62		Trial	$0	-	-	1. Come Back Kid 2. 3.
5th of 5	28/3/25	Towcester	270m	2	0:16.48	59.0 km/h	3.8L	$2.00f	0:16.17	0:15.89		$637	$82	7	1. Burrow Hyundi 2. Roses Riley 3. Gallant Chief
2nd of 5	21/3/25	Towcester	270m	3	0:15.97	60.9 km/h	1.5L	$7.00	0:15.85	0:15.85		$637	$82	7	1. Skirk Cashout 2. Come Back Kid 3. Roses Riley
1st of 5	14/3/25	Towcester	270m	3	0:16.07	60.5 km/h	0.2L	$2.00f	0:16.07	0:15.86		$575	$246	9	1. Come Back Kid 2. Droopys Venus 3. Choices Pearls

Vinegarhill Blue (5) 2121213343
Trainer: A Ioannou (Towcester)
Prize Money: $5,779
Win / Place: 18% / 56%

2 yo BLU D

Sire: PESTANA (IRE)

Dam: VINGERHILL RUBY (IRE)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

53: 10-8-12

Track

53: 10-8-12

Trk/Dst

6: 1-0-1

Distance

6: 1-0-1

Season

33: 7-6-10

Country

53: 10-8-12

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	0	9	0	0

Box History	4	5	6
STARTS	4	35	14
1st	1	5	4
2nd	1	5	2
3rd	2	7	3

Comments

Finished fourth two starts ago then regained form last time out when he found a couple better over 270m in a D2 at this track. Looks to have turned things around so follow him up.

Expected Early Speed:Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
3rd of 4	6/9/25	Towcester	270m	5	0:16.42	59.2 km/h	4.3L	$4.50	0:16.08	0:16.03		$579	$83	8	1. No Saddle 2. Fabulous Hana 3. Vinegarhill Blue
4th of 5	29/8/25	Towcester	500m	5	0:30.31	59.4 km/h	4.3L	$8.00	0:29.97	0:29.69		$617	$82	6	1. Doolin Dream 2. Salacres Elmejor 3. Loggies Kestrel
3rd of 5	23/8/25	Towcester	500m	5	0:29.92	60.2 km/h	2.8L	$4.00	0:29.70	0:29.47		$617	$82	8	1. Temporary Fix 2. Graigues Downey 3. Vinegarhill Blue
3rd of 6	15/8/25	Towcester	500m	5	0:30.01	60.0 km/h	0.4L	$13	0:29.97	0:29.97		$700	$82	5	1. Romeo Aragon 2. Montalto Mist 3. Vinegarhill Blue
1st of 5	10/8/25	Towcester	500m	6	0:29.44	61.1 km/h	9.0L	$3.75	0:29.44	0:28.65		$576	$247	7	1. Vinegarhill Blue 2. Vinegarhill Mist 3. Frankton Fern
2nd of 5	3/8/25	Towcester	500m	5	0:29.72	60.6 km/h	2.0L	$5.00	0:29.55	0:28.93		$576	$82	7	1. In My Life 2. Vinegarhill Blue 3. Chosen Maggie

Salacres Brendan (6) 5443324243
Trainer: P H Harnden (Towcester)
Prize Money: $5,372
Win / Place: 20% / 76%

2 yo BLU D

Sire: BALLYMAC BOLGER (IRE)

Dam: DOLCE VITA (IRE)

Rating

Stats

Career

43: 9-15-9

Track

41: 9-15-9

Trk/Dst

39: 8-15-9

Distance

39: 8-15-9

Season

34: 6-12-6

Metro

2: 0-0-0

Country

41: 9-15-9

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
8	0	1	0	0

Box History	4	5	6
STARTS	1	7	35
1st	0	1	8
2nd	0	2	13
3rd	0	2	7

Comments

Unplaced two runs back then made impressive progress last time to finish third over 270m at this track. Looks all set to find the winners' list.

Expected Early Speed:Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
3rd of 4	3/9/25	Towcester	270m	6	0:16.25	59.8 km/h	3.0L	$2.63	0:16.01	0:16.01		$579	$83	7	1. Essex Tiger 2. Salacres Logan 3. Salacres Brendan
4th of 5	27/8/25	Towcester	270m	6	0:16.42	59.2 km/h	3.3L	$3.25	0:16.16	0:16.13		$576	$82	7	1. Salacres Buzz 2. Rapido Auz 3. Moonlight Pam
2nd of 5	20/8/25	Towcester	270m	6	0:16.30	59.6 km/h	0.1L	$2.20f	0:16.29	0:16.00		$576	$82	5	1. Limekiln Ziggy 2. Salacres Brendan 3. Fabulous Kimiko
4th of 5	15/8/25	Towcester	270m	6	0:16.27	59.7 km/h	2.0L	$1.73f	0:16.11	0:15.81		$576	$82	9	1. Salacres Bonnie 2. Salacres Prodigy 3. El Prez Elsie
2nd of 5	6/8/25	Towcester	270m	6	0:16.16	60.1 km/h	0.8L	$6.00	0:16.09	0:16.09		$576	$82	6	1. Moonlight Pam 2. Salacres Brendan 3. Golden Acre
3rd of 5	31/7/25	Towcester	270m	6	0:15.96	60.9 km/h	4.3L	$8.00	0:15.61	0:15.61		$586	$84	7	1. Makeitpaddington 2. Golden Acre 3. Salacres Brendan

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