Taree   20 Apr 2024
 
GOING: H(9)

VISYBOARD BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP 1614m

Track: HVY9   Rain (Max: 19)   Rail: Out 3m Entire.  

Solid early tempo with Wilderness Star and Lord Finland capable of leading the way. LORD FINLAND (3) put the writing on the wall last start when he overcame a wide run in transit to be beaten just half a length over this distance at Gunnedah. Gets in with the same weight after the claim in an easier race. Looks the goods. STRATUM CHIEF (1) failed on a bog last time out so forgive the run. Good chance if he can replicate the Grafton effort two back when a very close fourth over the mile. WILDERNESS STAR (5) was shuffled back before the turn then worked home well to just miss the placings recently over this trip at Grafton. In the mix in this easier race. ZORIA'S HERO (8) needs more ground but off a 44-day let-up could sneak into the finish. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Lord Finland.
1 67040 STRATUM CHIEF
GLEN MILLIGAN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 62.0KG
G N Killen, Mrs N A Killen, F Killen, S Huckle, Ms J A Sinclair, W G Caine, Mrs M J Caine, N Goutsis, L Vezinias, P Vezinias, J Milligan, B R Phillips, Ms V P Milligan & G R Milligan
Last start failed to make an impression; second last of 14 at this track Ctry Bm58 on April 2 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Sixspeed with 59.5kg at $10. Before that came from midfield; 4th of 14 at Grafton Ctry Bm58 on March 25 over 1625m, slow going 2 len behind Never Island with 60kg at $17. Can turn things around.
7
TEIGHAN WORSNOP
LIGHT BLUE, RED diamond CHECKS, light blue sleeves,red diamonds,cap
2 x1888 COUNT ROLLO
NICK MITCHELL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Valhalla Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: B W Fenton)
Resumes off a 35 day let-up. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at Kempsey Bm50 on March 16 over 1450m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Doolie carrying 60.5kg at $19. The run before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at Newcastle Cg&E Bm58 on February 6 over 1200m, 7 len behind Smoke On The Water with 57.5kg at $51. Prefer to watch at this stage.
4
P GRAHAM
BLACK, RED FLEUR DE LYS, SEAMED SLEEVES AND CAP
3 69442 LORD FINLAND
LUKE PEPPER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
S G Darby, D J Beath, P Beath, D J Mulcahy, Mrs S A Ortmann, G A Stretton, Jimlee Racing (Mgr: Ms L Caff), G & L Breen Racing (Mgr: G J Breen), Darby Racing Helena Helsinki (Mgr: S G Darby), R A B Bailey, Mrs J G Farr & A J Williams
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Gunnedah Cl1-Sw on March 16 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Jamesy with 59kg at $3.50. Before that 4th of 14 at Quirindi Cl1 on February 23 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Threetimesalady with 56kg at $9.50. Narrowly beaten last time and can go one better.
6
JULIA PRESITS
WHITE, NAVY BLUE DARBY RACING LOGOS, NAVY BLUE ARMBANDS AND CAP WITH LOGO
4 x5288 SOLAROSA
MS K OWEN
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
G Chappell, Mrs S A Chappell, M Brown, Mrs A Brown, Col C J Chayko, Mrs MA K Chayko, Mrs K Bailey, S Bailey, S A Say, C D Thomas, Mrs H Thomas, J Larrescy, Mrs A Larrescy, Mrs R North & D North
At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 11 at this track Cl1-Sw on April 2 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Awesome Tycoon carrying 57kg at $26. The run before that 8th of 10 at Newcastle Cl1 on March 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Edited By carrying 52kg at $51. No surprise if she turned things around.
3
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
YELLOW, BLACK FIVE SPOTS, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLACK PEAK AND POM POM
5 08176 WILDERNESS STAR
ANNETTE LEE
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
T J Higgins & Ms A M Lee
At the latest run 6th of 14 at Grafton Ctry Bm58 on March 25 over 1625m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Never Island carrying 55.5kg at $17. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at Wyong Cond Bm68 on March 14 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Gardenzio carrying 55.5kg at $101. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
1
KACIE ADAMS
WHITE, BLACK SLEEVES, BLACK cap,WHITE QUARTERED
6 x1693 CROWN'M
MS K OWEN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
A Leopold & Ms L C Leopold
At the latest run 9th of 13 at Newcastle Cl1 on April 3 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Hellbent On You carrying 52kg at $151. Before that 6th of 10 at Newcastle Cl1 on March 21 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Edited By with 55kg at $67. Can improve on recent efforts.
4
NAVY BLUE, RED BIB, RED TRIDENT, COLLAR AND CAP
7 3x709 SPRING WELLNESS
JOSEPH BURGES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
G J Rollings & Ms D K Browne
Last start 9th of 11 at this track Cl1-Sw on April 2 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Awesome Tycoon with 59kg at $26. The run before that ran last of 10 at this track Cl1 on March 26 over 1400m, in the wet; 7 len behind Pennart carrying 56kg at $19. Fully tested on his recent run.
2
A GIBBONS
WHITE, BLACK BRACES, BLACK SLEEVES ,BLACK CAP
8 87246 ZORIA'S HERO
TIM MCINTOSH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
T N McIntosh, Mrs R M Tilley & M Kirby
Comes off a 44 day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 11 at Grafton Bm58 on March 7 over 2200m, 4 len behind I'mtimmyzou carrying 55.5kg at $13. The start before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Newcastle Bm58 on February 26 over 2200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Revelaide with 53.5kg at $16. Watch for him to be flashing home.
8
M BENNETT
NAVY BLUE, SKY BLUE SEAMS BODY, SLEEVES, SEAMS CAP
9 x0657 DELTORA
P J KELLY
6YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
P J Kelly
Most recently 7th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 26 over 1600m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Santatime carrying 57kg at $201. The race before that 5th of 9 at Kempsey Bm50 on March 16 over 1900m, slow going 9 len behind Pushkin with 55kg at $21. 3kg claim will not be enough.
5
MILLIE THOMPSON
SKY BLUE, YELLOW CHEVRONs,yellow  SLEEVES, BLACK CHEVRON, YELLOW CAP