Cairns 16 Apr 2024
GOING: S(7)
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Edmonton Battery Centre and Car Air Conditioning BENCHMARK 58 Handicap 1400m Track: HEAVY 10 Rain (Max: 26) Rail: Out 1.5m 1000m-930m; True Remainder. |
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Reasonable tempo with a few going forward, headed by Vila Tinto. VILA TINTO (3) has raced his way back into fitness and has turned a corner in his last couple of starts, including a last-start third at a recent Home Hill picnic meeting 10 days ago. The step up to 1400 metres should not be a problem and his next win is not far away. BETTA AL (4) has more upside than most and his form is heading the right way. He will be peaking third up and will relish the extra 150 metres on offer third up. Hard to beat this time. BURNS TO EMBRACE (6) broke through for an overdue win in only his second start in North Queensland when he was successful here a week ago by over 2 lengths. He is a progressive type who can take the next step immediately. FODOR (2) looks very well placed at this level and was only a nose away from completing a double here last time out. He is still on the up and Ryan Wiggins keeps the ride. He will be right in the finish again in a very competitive contest. SUGGESTED PLAY: Betta Al each-way.
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SURIN BEACH
CHELSEA JOKIC 6YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG S Jokic Dual acceptor. Resuming after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign fifth of 12 at Ballina Bm66 January 25 over 1900m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Irish Knight carrying 56.5kg at $17. Previously first up; sixth of 9 at Ipswich Bm62 November 23 over 1350m, 2.5 len behind Spicy Legend with 59kg at $17. Likely to need this run. |
6 MS C JOKIC |
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| 2 | 0x412 |
FODOR
STEPHEN MASSINGHAM 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald Going well. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at this track Cl3-Sw on April 9 over 1250m, on a slow track; nose behind Crowning Moment carrying 60kg at $1.90. The run before that favourite; won by 3.5 len at this track 0 - 55 March 3 over 950m in soft going defeating Sonic Light with 60kg at $2.10. Worth including. |
8 R WIGGINS |
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| 3 | x7723 |
VILA TINTO
STEVEN ROYES 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mr C N Hermann Racing well. Most recently 3rd of 8 at Home Hill Cl3-Sw on April 6 over 1180m, slow going 3 len behind Bold Hunter with 59.5kg at $2.10. The start before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 10 at Townsville Cl3-Sw on March 22 over 1200m, neck behind Castile with 57kg at $13. Capable of a strong showing. |
7 GABRIELLE SEMMENS |
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| 4 | 67x43 |
BETTA AL
ALWYN BAILEY 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG A R Bailey, B S Ashford, F P Pittorino, Mrs G L Pittorino, R H Bailey, Mrs J E Alley, J Prior, S Prior, T J Prior, J Hall, Mrs R Lalor-Chambers & Cheeky Boys Racing (Mgr: B J Boske) Third-up today. Resuming came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at this track Bm60 on March 3 over 1250m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Counter Command with 57.5kg at $10. Second-up 3rd of 8 at this track Cl3-Sw on April 9 over 1250m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Crowning Moment carrying 57.5kg at $8. Fitter now and making headway. Will take beating. |
3 MS L MORRISON |
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BORLOTTI BEANS
LOUISE TERZI 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Mrs L M Terzi & J J Hodges Useful type. At the latest run second last of 7 at this track Bm55 on April 9 over 1250m, slow going 3 len behind Vancouver Bay carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. The run before that 4th of 10 at Townsville 0 - 55 on March 22 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Scapini carrying 59.5kg at $6. Genuine contender under these conditions. |
2 JENNA EDWARDS |
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| 6 | 65x21 |
BURNS TO EMBRACE
F W WIELAND 5YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Townsville Mdn on February 27 over 1200m, slow going head behind Admiral's Daughter with 60kg at $1.30. Second-up favourite; came from midfield and won by 2.5 len at this track Mdn April 9 over 1250m on a rain affected track defeating Moon Missile carrying 60kg at $1.50. Has the ability to be in the finish. |
5 JASON TAYLOR |
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| 7 | 780x5 |
MA MA'S ROSE
TREVOR & PETER ROWE 5YO B/BR MARE 55.0KG Mrs H M Rowe & Mrs H M Yeates Second run back. First-up after seven months eased back early on 5th of 8 at this track Cl3-Sw on April 9 over 1250m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Crowning Moment with 56.5kg at $101. Previously second-up got back early 7th of 11 at this track Bm55 on July 11 over 1250m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Cetshwayo with 59kg at $26. Needs more time. |
1 S SHEARGOLD |
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DUYFKEN
M A DALE 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Ms S Wallin, Mrs A Wallin, Mrs S Wallin, Miss C Wallin, Miss T E Wallin, J Stelling & M A Dale At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at this track Bm55 on April 9 over 1250m, slow going 2 len behind Vancouver Bay carrying 56.5kg at $13. The start before that second last of 7 at Mareeba R55 on April 7 over 1210m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Dominant Rose carrying 57.5kg at $10. Likely to struggle. |
4 JACKSON MURPHY |
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