Tuncurry   11 May 2024
 
GOING: H(10)

TUNCURRY BEACH BOWLING CLUB BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP 1005m

Track: HEAVY 10   Rain (Max: 18)   Rail: Out 2m 1000m-350m. Cutaway Applies.  

Very strong early tempo primarily from Sigsworth, Bold Storm and Golden Galaxy over Casan Geal and Monsoon Magic. ISLEDON (8) has struggled at her last couple of outings, most recently when down the track over 1262m at Taree. Finished second three runs back in a Class 2 over 1195m at Grafton - can win this if she rediscovers that form. SNOWDROP (1) has raced five times this prep and been in the money on each occasion. Charged home late to just miss last time over this course and distance in a Bm58. Has her share of weight but will be competitive again in this easier race. GOLDEN GALAXY (4) appreciated the drop in grade when he scrambled home last start over today's trip at Taree. In the mix again in a similar contest. ODDSOCK (7) is in contention off a 39-day let-up. Finished a close third over this distance at Gunnedah two back which is a good form reference. Last start Taree maiden winner SIGSWORTH (2) has only raced twice so there is a stack of room for further improvement. SUGGESTED PLAY: Isledon each-way.
1 22322 SNOWDROP
KRISSIE SIMPKINS
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 63.0KG
Ms K L Simpkins
Form hard to fault. Most recently came from the tail of the field 2nd of 12 at this track Bm58 on April 18 over 1005m, in the wet; neck behind Robarge with 58.5kg at $9. The run before that made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 10 at Taree F&M Bm58 on March 26 over 1000m, on a wet track; 0.5 len behind Robarge with 60kg at $3. Should go well again.
2
ORANGE, ROYAL BLUE STAR, ROYAL BLUE AND ORANGE STARS SLEEVES AND CAP, ORANGE POM POM
2 51 SIGSWORTH
STEPHEN FARLEY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
C A Martin, D S Brown, G Shirley, J T Hedges, D P Hedges & Ms K A Southwell
Raced two times to date. At debut, second last in a small field at Kempsey Mdn-Sw on March 16 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind See The Saint carrying 58.5kg at $7. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.0 len at Taree Mdn-Sw April 20 over 1007m in heavy going defeating Angelinthenightsky with 58.5kg at $6.50. Sure to be about the money.
6
L P ROLLS
Orange, White Checks, Blue Sleeves And Cap
3 7x989 BOLD STORM
DAMIEN LANE
5YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
G W Cleary & Mrs R G Cleary
Comes off a 56 day let-up. Last start didn't do much in the run home; ran last of 9 at Kempsey Bm50 on March 16 over 1450m, slow going 7 len behind Doolie with 60.5kg at $10. The start before that failed to make an impression; ran last of 8 at Newcastle F&M Bm58 on February 26 over 1200m, slow going 10 len behind Lago's Daughter carrying 59.5kg at $26. Not going well enough to win this.
3
PATRICK SCORSE
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE QUARTERS, RED CAP
4 18601 GOLDEN GALAXY
MARGARET DE GONNEVILLE
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
R W Sharpe, Mrs M E De Gonneville, R K Baker & G N Murrells
Most recently won by a nose at Taree Bm50 April 20 over 1007m in the wet defeating Heavenly Prophet with 58kg at $7. The run before that did the work up front then tired second last of 11 at Taree Bm58 on April 2 over 1000m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Toomuchinformation with 55kg at $51. Among the winning chances.
10
JEFF KEHOE
Apricot, Black Braces, Apricot sleeves,black STRIPE
5 408x9 REWARDING TRANCE
GRANT PROSSER
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
J A Newman, Miss G Smith, J B Collison, H Lorimer, J Newman, J Sanders, N Mills & C P Doolan
Second-up. First-up after two months second last of 10 at Taree Bm50 on April 20 over 1007m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Golden Galaxy with 60kg at $14. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Taree Bm58 Cl2+ on January 9 over 1007m, slow going 3.5 len behind Tayla's One carrying 58kg at $11. Don't underestimate.
7
M BENNETT
pink,black quarters,white sleeves,cap
6 1x586 CASAN GEAL
JAKE HULL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M W Griffiths, B R Brown, Mrs M A Griffiths & Mrs B Ferlazzo
At the latest run 6th of 10 at Merriwa Bm 45 Hcp on April 27 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Invincible Faith carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Taree Bm58 on April 2 over 1000m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Toomuchinformation with 55.5kg at $21. Others have better prospects.
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Red, White Heart, Red Sleeves, White Chevrons
7 7x305 ODDSOCK
WAYNE BROWN
6YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
M W Brown & M D Keating
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Comes off a 39 day let-up. Resuming 3rd of 11 at Gunnedah Bm50 on March 16 over 1000m, 0.6 len behind Broadbeach Dancer with 55kg at $21. Second-up 10th of 13 at Moree Bm58 on April 2 over 1300m, 7 len behind Agnodice carrying 54kg at $14. Mediocre effort last time out but this suits.
8
SIENA GRIMA
GOLD, BLACK SEAMS AND SLEEVES
8 74297 ISLEDON
ANNETTE LEE
4YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
T J Higgins & M A Lee
Most recently 7th of 10 at Taree Bm50 on April 20 over 1262m, in the wet; 9 len behind Just Ziggy carrying 58.5kg at $6. The race before that 9th of 11 at Grafton Cl2 on April 14 over 1006m, on a slow track; 6 len behind One 'N' Only with 55kg at $41. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
9
SERG LISNYY
White, Black Sleeves, Quartered Cap
9 8x350 NOT TAKING IT
TERRY EVANS
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
T Evans, G P Hobbs, D J Hobbs & C R Bowbrick
Last start raced on the pace before fading second last of 12 at this track Bm58 on April 18 over 1005m, in the wet; 4 len behind Robarge with 55kg at $15. The run before that 5th of 11 at Taree Bm58 on April 2 over 1000m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Toomuchinformation with 55kg at $26. Can bounce back.
4
GEORGINA MC DONNELL
GREEN WHITE DIAMOND BAND YELLOW SLEEVES AND CAP
10 650x9 MONSOON MAGIC
NICK MITCHELL
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
N Mitchell
Second-up. First-up after a year sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 10 at Canberra 4yo+ Bm50 on April 12 over 1000m, slow going 12 len behind Champagne In Lace carrying 57kg at $51. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Wauchope Mdn-Sw on October 15 2022 over 1000m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Gambolling carrying 55.5kg at $15. Fitter but must improve sharply.
5
KACIE ADAMS
Pink, Black Diamonds, White Sleeves, Pink Chevrons, White Cap