Murwillumbah   30 Mar 2024
 
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LOTZA SIGNS BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP 1010m

Track: HEAVY 10   Rain (Max: 24)   Rail: True.  

Star Seeker to take charge ahead of Lidia at a solid tempo. STAR SEEKER (2) raced on the speed from the outset last start and finished second at Gatton. This is the right race and can get the job done. BURNT BUTTER (3) progressed nicely last time out at the second run of the campaign and finished just 1.4 lengths from the winner in third at Coffs Harbour after being in the firing line on the turn. Has the talent to figure prominently. COTTON CAPER (8) doesn't win out of turn but the engagement of Danny Peisley is noteworthy. This is a nice drop in grade so she is one of the main contenders. SNIPILLICIOUS (6) returned from a spell three weeks ago when he was prominent at the turn before being finishing fifth at Ballina. Fitter so anticipating a better run this time. SUGGESTED PLAY: Siding with Star Seeker.
1 8285x COPPER SUNSET
TROY PASCOE
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 62.0KG
C J Wilson
Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at Warwick Bm70 January 15 over 800m, 4.5 len behind Polylithic carrying 55.5kg at $14. First up last campaign second last of 12 at Warwick Bm65 August 24 over 800m, 10 len behind Underhand carrying 58kg at $26. Might need the run.
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ROB THORBURN
RED, DARK BLUE QUARTERS, LIGHT PINK SLEEVES, RED CAP
2 04382 STAR SEEKER
KEVIN DEVINE
5YO  BAY  MARE 62.0KG
K M Devine, Mrs J A Devine, S R Harris & C J Devine
Useful mare. Comes off a 51 day let-up. Last start 2nd in a small field at Gatton Cl5 on February 8 over 1600m, 2 len behind Binding with 55kg at $6. The start before that 8th of 12 at Doomben Bm65 on January 17 over 2050m, slow going 12 len behind Artful Girl carrying 56kg at $26. Should be right in the finish.
7
ZAC SPRIE
PINK, PURPLE FIVE STARS, PINK SLEEVES, PURPLE STARS
3 17x03 BURNT BUTTER
BRETT CAVANOUGH
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs L E Cavanough
Third-up today. First-up 10th of 12 at Grafton Ctry Bm58 on February 22 over 1015m, 5 len behind Iobject with 56.5kg at $17. Second-up held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Cl1 on March 11 over 1000m, on heavy track; 1.4 len behind Clipper Ship carrying 55kg at $15. Expected to go very well.
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MATTHEW MCGUREN
BLACK, PINK HORSESHOES, QUARTERED CAP
4 x66x7 LIDIA
BRETT BELLAMY
5YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
G C Kruger
Second run back. First-up after two months 7th of 10 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Cl1 on March 11 over 1000m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Clipper Ship with 53.5kg at $41. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Gundagai Cl1 on January 1 over 1180m, 5 len behind At The Mint carrying 56kg at $7. Unlikely to threaten.
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M BENNETT
Green,Purple Quarters, White Sleeves And Cap
5 81940 OUR PEBBLES
BRETT CAVANOUGH
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Miss G E Cavanough
Last start ran last of 14 at Grafton Cl1 on March 7 over 1175m, 7 len behind Cannon carrying 53kg at $41. The race before that 4th of 12 at Grafton Ctry Bm58 on February 22 over 1015m, 0.5 len behind Iobject carrying 54kg at $13. Might just find this lot a bit smart.
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L P ROLLS
Black, Pink Horseshoes, Quartered Cap
6 x56x5 SNIPILLICIOUS
DENNIS DWANE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
D W Dwane
Second run back. First-up after seven months 5th of 9 at Ballina Bm50 on March 9 over 1010m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Spirit Of Milan carrying 58.5kg at $13. Previously second-up second last of 7 at Ipswich Cl4 on August 18 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Roll Up carrying 54kg at $81. Solid top-three hope.
6
J GRISEDALE
Gold, Blue Stripes, Gold Cap
7 x9320 ZEELUCK
TARYN CHURCHILL
7YO  GREY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms T Churchill
At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 12 at Ballina Bm50 on March 9 over 1310m, slow going 9 len behind Stoinka with 59.5kg at $6.50. The start before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Goondiwindi Bm55 on February 24 over 1200m, head behind Recanati with 59kg at $4. Might need easier race.
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GREEN, GOLD STAGS
8 84766 COTTON CAPER
BRETT BELLAMY
7YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
P J Wood
At the latest run from last on the turn 6th of 10 at Taree F&M Bm58 on March 26 over 1000m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Robarge with 54kg at $17. Before that 6th of 9 at Kempsey Bm50 on March 16 over 1250m, slow going 2.75 len behind Prefer To Be Ready carrying 56.5kg at $9.50. Capable of a big finish.
3
D PEISLEY
Gold, Dark Green Braces And Armbands, Lime Green Cap
9 244x9 PEREGRINATION
MARK GORMAN
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
M J Gorman, D Chujo, Miss J M Rohde, Mrs K Foster, Miss G J Whitmore & J Ruddick
Second-up. First-up after three months ran last of 9 at Ballina Bm50 on March 9 over 1010m, slow going 6 len behind Spirit Of Milan with 58kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Grafton Bm50 on September 2 over 1106m, slow going 3.5 len behind Taikun Tommy carrying 59.5kg at $9.50. Worth consideration.
5
BEN LOOKER
NAVY, LIGHT BLUE EPAULETTES, CHECKED CAP
10 74675 ZUMAIA
BEN AHRENS
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Epsom Lodge (Mgr: M R Ahrens), T W Watson, P Castle & B A Racing (Mgr: M R Ahrens)
Last start second last in a small field at Gold Coast Poly Bm55 on March 2 over 1050m, 3 len behind My Dog Diesel with 54kg at $21. The start before that second last of 8 at Gold Coast Poly Cl1 on February 10 over 1200m, 7 len behind Living Free with 54kg at $26. Hard to recommend on recent form.
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NAVY BLUE, GREY STRIPES, STRIPES SLEEVES, GOLD CAP