Warracknabeal   30 Mar 2024
 
GOING: G(3)

Bentley Group Handicap 1200m

Track: GOOD 3   Clouds (Max: 30)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.54).  

Genuine tempo on the cards with The Wayfarer leading First Division. PERSIAN SPIRIT (1) has a good record being placed in all three starts to date, including a win at Swan Hill. Bumped into a smart one at Bendigo last time. Looks to have strong claims fresh. THE WAYFARER (2) was rewarded for his consistency with a strong on-pace win at Horsham last time. Jumps in grade here but looks up to the task. SUTADAMU (3) should be at his peak for this contest after two runs from a spell. The extra distance suits and a forward showing is expected. MISS VIGNETTE (6) hit the line well at Bordertown last time before moderate showing at Morphettville Parks last time. Much better placed here. Has claims. SUGGESTED PLAY: Back Persian Spirit to win.
1 212x PERSIAN SPIRIT
SYMON WILDE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Grand Syndicates Salamati (Mgr: S R Leoni)
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation second of 7 at Bendigo 3yo Bm64 November 1 over 1300m, a long neck behind Run Harry Run with 59kg at $3.30. On debut second of 8 at Murtoa 3yo Mdn-Sw October 7 over 1100m, soft track; a long neck behind Rock The Bar carrying 58kg at $5.50. Expected to run well fresh.
3
D YENDALL
Black, Gold Star, Checked Sleeves And Cap
2 x0231 THE WAYFARER
NATHAN HOBSON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
A P Hobson, Mrs R E Hobson & R T Hobson
Racing well. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at Horsham Bm58 March 22 over 1100m defeating Final Atom carrying 59.5kg at $6. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 12 at Swan Hill 0 - 58 on March 17 over 975m, 0.9 len behind Diamatti carrying 60kg at $5.50. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
1
J FRY
RED, WHITE EPAULETTES, WHITE BAND, WHITE ARMBANDS AND CAP
3 47x56 SUTADAMU
PATRICK KEARNEY
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
E Deutsher, J Lange, D M Johns, R B W Turner, S Hansen, G Baldock, I M B Yuen, N Pathak, I P Francis, S Horseman, Miss K A Brideoake, J Stapleton, Miss T A Wright, C W Wright, P J Murphy, Mrs J F Murphy & M B Norton & Carringbush Park (Mgr: M Laurie)
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 8 at Stawell Bm64 on February 22 over 1107m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Bon's Your Back carrying 55kg at $15. Second-up 6th of 8 at Bendigo Bm64 on March 14 over 1100m, 5 len behind Telephone with 58kg at $21. Efforts have been sound since resuming and is among the winning chances.
4
JORDYN WEATHERLEY
ROYAL BLUE, LIME BIB, DIAMOND CHECK SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE CAP, LIME DIAMOND CAP
4 40x74 FIRST DIVISION
HELEN BURNS
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
M Mittion, S Stojanovski & K Stojanovski, Al Mitton, S Buying, J Burns, L Burns, D Burns, H Burns
Third-up today. First-up raced on the pace before fading to run last of 7 at Echuca Bm70 on March 10 over 1000m, 8 len behind Real Gun with 55.5kg at $11. Second run from a spell eased back early on 4th in a small field at Ballarat 0 - 64 on March 24 over 1000m, 6 len behind Artistic Genius carrying 55.5kg at $26. Safely held last start but is capable of better.
7
P GATT
Green, Gold Checks, Purple Sleeves, Gold Cap
5 1299x RULE OF TIME
Leon & Troy Corstens
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
B L Riddle, P R Fothergill, Tru Blu Bloodstock, Harvey Racing & Breeding (Mgr: D M Harvey), Grantleigh (Mgr: S G Jackson) R & C Racing (R Bresnan) & Flemington Bloodstock (Mgr: J G Sawford)
Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at Ballarat F&M Bm64 October 26 over 1600m, 29 len behind Great Taste carrying 58.5kg at $21. Previously first up; seventh of 12 at Seymour Mdn-Sw August 17 over 1100m, soft track; 7 len behind Hedged carrying 57.5kg at $15. May need this outing.
2
LINDA MEECH
Orange And Navy Stripes, White Sleeves And Cap
6 16028 MISS VIGNETTE
J & L DODGSON
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
J M Dodgson
Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 14 at Morphettville Parks 4yo+ Cl1 on March 16 over 1250m, 4 len behind Tres Belle with 55kg at $41. The run before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Bordertown F&M 0-56 on February 23 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Grandellie with 60kg at $6.50. Can bounce back here.
6
MS C PULS
Sky Blue, Red Star, Royal Blue SLEEVES,RED STARS,BLUE CAP,RED STARS
7 x0965 ARDANZA
PAUL MCKENNA
11YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs K S McKenna & P J McKenna
Most recently ran last in a small field at Warrnambool Bm64 on March 12 over 1100m, slow going 5.5 len behind Prince Sonic carrying 54kg at $101. The start before that eased back early on 6th of 10 at Bordertown F&M 0-56 on February 23 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Grandellie with 54.5kg at $51. Will be tough to make an impression in this line-up.
5
MS A HERRMANN
PINK, GREEN four leaf clover, BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE CAP