Eagle Farm   04 May 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

XXXX BENCHMARK 78 Handicap 1600m

Track: SOFT5   Rain (Max: 22)   Rail: Out 7m Entire. (Pent: 5.84).  

In a race without a noted leader either Torovista or Northern Decree can take charge. STARZAM (7) has found the line well at both runs this prep over shorter distances, most recently beaten under three lengths in a BM78 at Doomben. Needs this trip at this stage of the prep. Duric replacing the apprentice is a positive sign from the Schweida camp. TENZING (6) comes off a midweek win at Doomben. Consistent gelding with good stats here at the mile. RISING PACIFIC (3) is down in grade and ready to peak at the third run back. SUGGESTED PLAY: Siding with Starzam.
1 0x300 HYDE
ANNABEL NEASHAM
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
P A Colley, M F Ko, M J Hyde, Miss M F Cox, Mrs L Davis, Mrs K Lesser, D Rosner, Hon. G J Williamson, B M Jackson, Miss E N Bridgement, Mrs J L Farah, Mrs D L Mills, RKH Thoroughbreds (Mgr: R K Hamer) & Tuakana Racing No. 7 (Mgr: K Pearson)
Last start ran last of 13 at this track Cl6 on April 6 over 1600m, slow going 11 len behind Iverson carrying 58.5kg at $21. Before that ran last of 13 at this track Bm78 on March 16 over 1600m, 10 len behind Russian Warrior carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. Fully tested on his recent run.
6
DAMIEN THORNTON
Emerald Green, White Rabbit, Maroon Sleeves, Green Double Armbands, Maroon Cap, Green Stripes
2 5x607 HOLSTEIN
MATTHEW DUNN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
O T I Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson), D Armstrong, S Bannister, K McCarroll, J Goodall, K Bailey, Mrs J Bailey, J Higgins, R Menchise, J Lines, T Needham, S Roth, J Spence, L Webb, Uthmeyer Racing, The Border Connection, S Edwards, Calladunn, Viva Racing & Mrs C M Hickey
SCRATCHED
5
M HARLEY
NAVY BLUE, YELLOW HOOPS, WHITE SLEEVES AND CAP
3 15x53 RISING PACIFIC
TONY GOLLAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L Murrell), J Lovett, A Petruccelle, F J Biviano, D I Hollyman, F Cook, Mrs C Cook, Ms K Broadbent, J Lee, D Findlay, A Black, World Series Group (S Triplett), T A Lord, D Knight, Mrs C Morrison, Cazjohn Racing (J Edwards), Finchthorpe (M Sibthorpe) & Ali (J Dedes)
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 9 at Doomben Cl5 on March 20 over 1350m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Bowrider carrying 59kg at $3.50. Second run from a spell 3rd of 13 at this track Cl6 on April 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Iverson with 57kg at $9.50. Has the ability to be in the finish.
7
TOMMY BERRY
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE HORSESHOE, BLACK AND WHITE CHECKED SLEEVES AND CAP
4 x4002 BASARWA
KRIS LEES
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
B Perry, Mrs A M Perry & L Petagna
SCRATCHED
13
A MALLYON
YELLOW GREEN,NAVY SASH, NAVY BLUE AND YELLOW STRIPED SLEEVES AND CAP
5 6x176 EVOCATOR
BARRY LOCKWOOD
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
S Conroy, Mrs T Pye, P Pye, R Schull, J O'brien, Mrs J Burge, G Burge, B Pepper, M Bright, M Shipway, W Steedman, Mrs P Arnold, I Mitford, J Carey, Mrs W Carey, J Kelly, J Crew, Ms M Turner & B Pepper
SCRATCHED
14
PINK, BLACK FIVE STARS, BLACK AND WHITE STRIPED SLEEVES AND CAP
6 31x71 TENZING
TONY GOLLAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Australian Bloodstock (L Murrell), Supreme Thoroughbred Stud (Mrs M Galluzzo), Mansell Family Racing (N Mansell), TBA Syndicate (A Spielvogel), Tenzing (J Lovett), D Crane, A Blackshaw, M Ahmet, L Rinaldo, A Rohde, R Ferrari, S Barry, J Grice, O Barry, R Darrah, G Voller, T A Lord & D L Edwards
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 7th of 11 at this track Cl3-Sw on March 23 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Brookhaven with 60kg at $8.50. Second run from a spell favourite; came from midfield and won by a head at Doomben Bm75 April 17 over 1660m defeating Basarwa with 58kg at $3.80. This is well within his grasp.
3
JAMES ORMAN
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE HORSESHOE, BLACK AND WHITE CHECKED SLEEVES AND CAP
7 33x56 STARZAM
KELLY SCHWEIDA
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
S Anderson & Glenhuntly Lodge Syn (Mgr Mrs L Riley)
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 5th of 11 at this track Cg&E Bm78 on March 23 over 1200m, 2 len behind Ovidius with 57kg at $9. Second run from a spell 6th of 16 at Doomben Bm78 on April 13 over 1350m, 3 len behind Sonora carrying 58kg at $8. Fitter and should appreciate the step up to 1600m.
4
V DURIC
Turquoise, Hot Pink Diamond With Diamonds Sleeves, Hot Pink Cap With Turquoise Diamonds
8 4x691 LATELY
BRIAN SMITH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
C A A Little
SCRATCHED
6
WHITE, RED LIGHTNING BOLT, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, WHITE CAP, RED LIGHTNING BOLT
9 84x35 MAYFAIR SPIRIT
S O'DEA & M HOYSTED
8YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L G Murrell), M Belcher, TCM Racing, Five T's Racing, J Afflick, R Pywell, Deekayemgee, AB Mayfair Spirit, G O'connor, Ms M Nincevic, M Chaplin, A Stecki, F Welsford, Mrs S Welsford, T Griffiths, Ms S Griffiths, H Bowen, S Gallagher, S Thomson & GSP Battlers
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 3rd of 10 at this track Bm70 on March 16 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Naval Trader with 61.5kg at $17. Second-up 5th of 16 at Doomben Bm78 on April 13 over 1350m, 2.25 len behind Sonora carrying 58.5kg at $6. Will be thereabouts.
1
BORIS THORNTON
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE HORSESHOE, BLACK AND WHITE CHECKED SLEEVES AND CAP
10 35397 REDWOOD SHADOW
TONY & MADDYSEN SEARS
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
G J Loiero, J B Cooke, M Carter, W B Davison, F A L Racing (Mgr: A Falcone) & D H B Giesemann
Last start eased back early on 7th of 14 at Doomben Bm70 on April 13 over 1615m, 4 len behind Northern Decree with 59kg at $17. The start before that 9th of 14 at Gold Coast Bm78 on March 9 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Beef Week Princess with 57kg at $17. Watch for him to be flashing home.
3
CEJAY GRAHAM
NAVY BLUE, WHITE HORSESHOE AND WHIP, WHITE, NAVY STARS SLEEVES, NAVY CAP
11 09412 NORTHERN DECREE
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
E R J Kesler, Mrs J A Kesler-Wilson, Mrs J M Eagles, M Crabtree, M Beck, Mrs B Beck, G W Voller, M Thiess & Wilson Kesler Pty Ltd (Mgr: E R J Kesler)
At the latest run 2nd of 8 at this track Bm75 on April 27 over 1815m, slow going 0.9 len behind Commodus carrying 55kg at $6. Before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.6 len at Doomben Bm70 April 13 over 1615m defeating Blazen Boots carrying 55kg at $21. Not far from the winner last time so keep him safe.
5
ROBBIE DOLAN
LIGHT PINK, TEAL FIVE STARS, LIGHT PINK SLEEVES, TEAL CHEVRONS, LIGHT PINK CAP, TEAL STRIPED
12 129 EASY DUN
ANDREW NOBLET
3YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs A L Noblet & D J Martinovich, Encompass Bloodstock (Mgr: S B Mccann) Swan Hill Floorshow (Mgr: A De Morton) Casual's Crew (Mgr: C Hannah) Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas) Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett) J Schubank and D Jenson
SCRATCHED
11
NAVY, WHITE SASH, NAVY AND LIME STRIPED SLEEVES ,NAVY QUARTERED CAP
13 412x7 KIRIKAN
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
N Morgan & D H T Devine
Group 3 placegetter. Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after four months 7th of 17 at this track in the LR Daybreak Lover on April 20 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Exotique Miss with 57kg at $41. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at Warwick Farm Mdn on October 11 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Kaizad with 56kg at $4. Should progress from that first-up run.
4
MARK DU PLESSIS
WHITE, ROYAL BLUE HOOPED SLEEVES ,ROYAL BLUE CAP
14 0x1x1 TOROVISTA
DAVID MCCOLM
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
S J Hoare, W T Threadgold, G M Fox, A S Whitwell, B R Wilkinson, Mrs A Arjun, E J Szczepanowski, M E Szczepanowski, J Beck & S Ribbera
Second-up today. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Sunshine Coast Cl1 April 25 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Loose Unit with 57kg at $8. At only start last preparation won by a head at Lismore Mdn-Sw December 22 over 1526m on a heavy track defeating Blagny with 59kg at $4. Hard to knock.
2
KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
Dark Green, Black Horseshoe, Dark Green Cap
15 4x1x9 MISTERKIPCHOGE
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  GR/BL  GELDING 53.0KG
C J Waller, Go Bloodstock Australia (Mgr: Sir O G Glenn), N A Greenhalgh, Mrs M T Greenhalgh, M Digby, L Caminiti, M R Smith, N A Mitchell, P A Collins & A J Mee
Dual acceptor. Second-up today. Last run from last on the turn 9th of 15 at Randwick in the LR S/Pacific on April 13 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Panic carrying 53kg at $16. At only start last preparation came from midfield and won by 1.4 len at Randwick Kensington Mdn January 31 over 1550m on a rain affected track defeating Miss Chenery with 57kg at $3.50. Worth another chance.
1
JAKE BAYLISS
YELLOW, WHITE CHECKED SASH, CHECKED SLEEVES, YELLOW, WHITE CHECKED CAP