Port Augusta   21 Apr 2024
 
GOING: G

Cinema Augusta Benchmark 60 Handicap 1396m

Track: GOOD   Clear (Max: 23)   Rail: True.  

Genuine tempo with the speedy I'm Kenny leading the way. I'M KENNY (4) was a nice winner two back at Gawler but was far from his best last time at Broken Hill. Has been kept fresh for this, with the legs ticking over in a recent trial. Rates highly on best figures and can bounce back sharply. EXCELMAN (1) was denied a head of resuming a winner at the latest. Improvement to come second-up in what looks a similar set-up. Expecting him to feature. TAIPAN TOMMY (2) comes back over the border after two sound efforts in NT. Drops back to a preferred trip and is right in the mix. EVENING BRIDE (6) hasn't won for a long time but is ticking along nicely. Drops back in grade for this and strikes a winnable assignment. SUGGESTED PLAY: Slight lean to I'm Kenny.
1 657x2 EXCELMAN
K MCKERLIE & W HORNHARDT
7YO  GREY  GELDING 65.0KG
Kylie mckerlie , Valerie Dunstan, Darren Willis, Darren Billinger,Ashley Stroyan,Gary Buckley,Robyn Buteyn, Leigh Kotz,Kym Altmann, Greg Morgan
Second-up. First-up after three months 2nd of 9 at Port Lincoln Bm64 on April 7 over 1350m, head behind Hey Michael with 60kg at $17. Previously second-up 13th of 15 at Flemington Bm78 on August 5 over 2000m, 12 len behind Shaiyhar carrying 60kg at $26. Improver who is an excellent winning chance.
6
CAITLYN MUNRO
WHITE, RAINBOW V, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN HOOPS, RED ARMBAND, BLACK CUFFS, WHITE CAP, GREEN HOOPS
2 61136 TAIPAN TOMMY
KYM HEALY
8YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
K D Healy & Mrs D P Stephenson
At the latest run 6th of 12 at Alice Springs Cup on April 7 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Venting with 54kg at $15. Before that 3rd in a small field at Alice Springs Wfa on March 30 over 1600m, 2 len behind Hettinger with 59kg at $4.50. Didn’t fire last start but is capable of better.
5
POLLY BREWSTER
LIGHT BLUE, RED STAR, WHITE STRIPED SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE CAP, RED STAR
3 21550 LASTAR
NICOLE IRWIN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
D J Irwin & Mrs D P Stephenson
At the latest run 10th of 14 at Morphettville Bm68 on April 13 over 1200m, 6 len behind Prairie Flower with 58.5kg at $61. The race before that 5th of 7 at Mt Gambier Volcano on March 22 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind All Beans with 55.5kg at $7. Needs plenty of luck.
2
IVY LAM
silver, purple star, sleeves, cap
4 46914 I'M KENNY
D MAGRO & A BUSH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
D E Magro, M J Trimboli, M R Dean, J B Roberts, S J H Edwards & J H Edwards
Useful type. Resumes off a 36 day let-up. Last start 4th in a small field at Broken Hill Outback Cup on March 16 over 1600m, 7 len behind Shiny Rock with 57.5kg at $2.10. The start before that favourite; won by 1.1 len at Gawler Bm56 February 28 over 1500m defeating Tales Of Conflict with 59.5kg at $4. Capable of more – worth another chance.
8
NICOLA YUEN
Orange, Black Maltese Cross, Red Sleeves, Black And Orange Quartered Cap
5 3410x RIPPLE EFFECT
MARK MOOSHA
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
M R Moosha, Mrs M Allen, Miss C L Allen & D A Allen
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at Hamilton Bm58 December 12 over 2200m, 15 len behind No Matter What carrying 60kg at $4.50. Previously first up; seventh of 10 at Geelong Bm64 August 25 over 1347m, 4 len behind Where's Poppy with 57kg at $11. Prepared to watch.
4
JADE DOYLE
BLACK ,WHITE DIAGONAL STRIPES, BLACK CAP
6 37525 EVENING BRIDE
J DUNN & K BISHOP
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
T R Black, Ms K Haines, J A Jessup, Miss N M Kirk, T Delahunt, Ms K Hammond & JD & KB Racing (Mgr: J Dunn)
Most recently 5th of 9 at Port Lincoln Bm64 on April 7 over 1350m, 1.5 len behind Hey Michael with 56kg at $11. The start before that 2nd of 10 at Port Lincoln Bm68 on March 17 over 1210m, 1.2 len behind Amani Farasi with 55.5kg at $7.50. One of the better chances.
7
ROCHELLE MILNES
GREY, RED BAND, SLEEVES AND CAP
7 10793 ABAN
DANNY PENNA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms C E Burton, Miss E G Burton, K J Penna, Miss H A Penna & J S Penna
Useful gelding. At the latest run 3rd of 11 at Balaklava 0-56 on April 17 over 1050m, 3 len behind Hooked On Wealth carrying 57kg at $51. The race before that 9th of 11 at Strathalbyn Bm56 on March 13 over 1600m, 9 len behind Fiamette with 57kg at $11. Genuine contender under these conditions.
1
SAIRYN FAWKE
Midnight Blue, White Five Stars, Red Sleeves, Midnight Blue Cap, White Stars
8 29153 SLIM JIM
K MCKERLIE & W HORNHARDT
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
K Mckerlie, R Moat, H Moat, G Hutchison & Mrs D Hutchison
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 7 at Streaky Bay Bm62 on March 23 over 1350m, 2.5 len behind Kingson with 56kg at $6. The run before that 5th of 8 at Port Lincoln 3yo Bm60 on March 1 over 1210m, 5.5 len behind Diamente Tagliato carrying 59kg at $12. Should go well in this line up.
9
ALAN LAI
WHITE, GREEN DOUBLE VEE,RED VEE, WHITE SLEEVES, RED & GREEN ARMBANDS, WHITE CAP,RED HOOPS
9 92705 MARINA
M A WHITE
9YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
M A White
Most recently 5th of 11 at Port Lincoln 0-54 on April 7 over 1350m, 4 len behind Call Me Herbie carrying 55.5kg at $9. The run before that ran last of 10 at Port Lincoln Bm68 on March 17 over 1350m, 9 len behind Sino Witness with 51kg at $81. Hard to make much of a case.
3
ANNA JORDSJO
GOLD, BLUE SASH AND SLEEVES, GOLD CAP