Gunnedah   06 May 2024
 
GOING: S(5)

MANION DRILLING BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 2150m

Track: SOFT 5   Clear (Max: 19)   True  

Slick pace with Natural Mystic finding the front but it won't be a picnic with a few other speedy types engaged. SUBSCRIBE ME (5) worked home evenly to finish fourth last start over 2100m in a Class 1 at Gosford. Dour type who won't find this quite as tough so he gets his chance to double the win tally. CROWN'M (10) did his best work late to get up for third last time out over the mile at Tuncurry. Gets out over a bit of ground for the first time this prep which is what he needs. Definite contender. AKAUWHEO (7) had been racing well before failing in a Bm64 over 1890m at Newcastle recently. Back in grade and rock hard fit after four runs back from a spell. Likely improver. MY SONNY'S FAITH (4) was outclassed in a Bm82 at Tamworth last start. Won in this grade over 2200m at Grafton three runs back which is a good form reference. BILL PEYTO (3) won over 1600m at Inverell last Monday. Has filled a placing over today's journey so he can go on with the job. SUGGESTED PLAY: Subscribe Me looks very tough to beat.
1 53x05 NATURAL MYSTIC
NIKKI POLLOCK
5YO  BAY  GELDING 68.0KG
Hillside Stud, L Pollock, Mrs P J Polito
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 11 at Taree Hannam Cup on March 26 over 1600m, in the wet; 36 len behind Oakfield Redgum with 56.5kg at $21. Last start 5th of 7 at Armidale Bm58 on April 25 over 1900m, slow going 4.5 len behind Mindspace carrying 64.5kg at $11. This is well within his grasp.
5
ELLA DREW
WHITE, NAVY BLUE HILLSIDE STUD LOGO AND SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
2 66785 A SILVERY WARRIOR
DEAN JACKSON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
D Jackson
Dual acceptor. At the latest run got back early 5th of 10 at Tamworth Mornington Bm83 on April 26 over 2100m, slow going 8 len behind Aimpoint carrying 55kg at $26. Before that got back early 8th of 13 at Randwick Highway-C3 on April 20 over 1400m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Belvedere Boys with 54kg at $151. Hard to have on recent efforts.
3
BLAKE SPRIGGS
WHITE, RED FOUR LEAF CLOVER, RED AND YELLOW CHECKED SLEEVES, RED CAP, YELLOW QUARTERS
3 76331 BILL PEYTO
JIM CLEMENT
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Arjay Services (Mgr: R J Clement)
Recent form sound. Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.9 len at Inverell Bm58 April 29 over 1600m defeating Global Sensation with 55.5kg at $5.50. The start before that 3rd of 7 at Armidale Bm58 on April 25 over 1900m, slow going 3 len behind Mindspace carrying 55.5kg at $3. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
6
KELSEY LENTON
BLACK, RED HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, BLACK HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND ARMBAND, RED CAP
4 10147 MY SONNY'S FAITH
GRANT PROSSER
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs D Prosser
At the latest run ran last of 7 at Tamworth Morn Prel on April 8 over 2100m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Vincenzo with 55kg at $26. Before that 4th of 10 at Grafton Bm58 on March 17 over 2200m, slow going 4 len behind Wannawinwin carrying 60kg at $19. Has claims if anywhere near his best.
7
BEN LOOKER
PINK , BLACK QUARTERS, WHITE SLEEVES AND CAP
5 87724 SUBSCRIBE ME
BEN BLAY
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Viribright Racing (Mgr: Y P Cheng)
Racing well. Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Gosford Cl1-Sw on April 25 over 2100m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Highborn Harry with 59kg at $13. The race before that came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Scone Cl1-Sw on April 16 over 2200m, head behind Ripping Missile carrying 59kg at $3.50. Definite chance.
1
ASHLEY MORGAN
RED, YELLOW HOOPS, STARS ON SLEEVES, RED CAP, YELLOW STAR
6 x0852 PICCAPEPPA
SCOTT SINGLETON
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Shaky Bloodstock (Mgr: K H Grant)
Last start 2nd of 7 at Armidale Bm58 on April 25 over 1900m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Mindspace with 56.5kg at $3. Before that 5th of 14 at Moree Bm58 on April 2 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Interventionist with 57kg at $7. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. In the mix again.
8
MIKAYLA WEIR
 CERISE ,NAVY BLUE DIABLO,collar, yellow GREEN SLEEVES ,yellow GREEN CAP
7 x4330 AKAUWHEO
KRIS LEES
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
St Aubins Scone Partnership (Mgr: Ms C L Fraser)
Dual acceptor. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 11 at Newcastle Prov Bm64 on April 24 over 1890m, 10 len behind La Vesuvius carrying 55kg at $26. The race before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Taree Cl1-Sw on April 2 over 1600m, slow going 1.4 len behind Awesome Tycoon with 57kg at $6.50. Expect improvement on recent effort.
8
D MCLELLAN
YELLOW, RED STRIPES
8 09872 DEN MOSS
SCOTT SINGLETON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
D J Carberry
Last start 2nd of 8 at Merriwa Bm50 on April 27 over 1800m, 3 len behind Beg Me carrying 60.5kg at $6. The start before that 7th of 14 at Moree Bm58 on April 2 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Interventionist carrying 57kg at $26. Cannot enthuse.
11
BILLY CRAY
Green, Green Sleeves With White Stars And White Cap
9 87101 BEG ME
KIEREN HAZELTON
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
A Barrow & K W Hazelton
At the latest run won by 3 len at Merriwa Bm50 April 27 over 1800m defeating Den Moss with 58kg at $6. The start before that ran last of 10 at Orange Ctry Bm58 on April 19 over 1610m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Gypsy Romance with 55kg at $51. Much tougher this time.
4
JAMES ROGERS
SKY BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, SKY BLUE CAP, WHITE STAR
10 x1693 CROWN'M
MS K OWEN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
A Leopold & Ms L C Leopold
Dual acceptor. Last start 3rd of 9 at Tuncurry Bm66 on April 18 over 1605m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Pennart carrying 55kg at $12. The run before that 9th of 13 at Newcastle Cl1 on April 3 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Hellbent On You carrying 52kg at $151. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
2
SERG LISNYY
Navy Blue, Red bib, Trident And Cap,COLLAR
11 37735 FELIS
W T MARTYN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
W T Martyn & F J A Hutton
Most recently eased back early on 5th of 7 at Warren Cl1-Sw on April 20 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind A Bit Bazarre carrying 57.5kg at $3.80. The run before that 3rd of 7 at Coonabarabran Bm50 on April 6 over 1600m, in the wet; 4 len behind Beg Me carrying 57kg at $3. Swooper to watch for late in the piece.
11
SHAYLEIGH INGELSE
BLACK, GOLD MALTESE CROSS AND ARMBANDS
12 24790 MY GEM
PHILIP DUFFY
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Ms M Nolan & P J Duffy
At the latest run ran last of 10 at Tamworth Mornington Bm83 on April 26 over 2100m, on a slow track; 23 len behind Aimpoint with 52kg at $81. The race before that got back early 9th of 12 at Armidale Cl2 on April 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Agnodice carrying 55kg at $41. Others preferred at this stage.
9
BRAITH NOCK
BLACK, WHITE VEE, BLACK SLEEVES AND CAP WITH WHITE SEAMS
13 08x80 DANEWAY
TERRY VIDLER
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
T J Vidler & Mrs J L Vidler
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 8th of 13 at Moree Cl1 on April 2 over 1200m, 8 len behind Figment carrying 55kg at $101. Last start led to the turn then faded 10th of 12 at Armidale Cl2 on April 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Agnodice with 55kg at $81. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
10
JAKE PRACEY HOLMES
Royal Blue, Gold Cap
14 60066 UPLINK
GEOFF O'BRIEN
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
G O'Brien
Last start 6th of 10 at Tamworth Mornington Bm83 on April 26 over 2100m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Aimpoint carrying 55kg at $151. Before that 6th of 10 at Wellington Bm 66 Hcp on April 12 over 2400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Blue Guitar with 55kg at $81. Outclassed.
12
CHELSEA INGS
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPE, ARMBANDS, BLACK CAP
15 81465 CAOIMHE
SALLY TORRENS
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
R L Torrens & Mrs A P Torrens
SCRATCHED
5
MS JESS TAYLOR
YELLOW ,BROWN SASH
16 x3605 FENERBACHE
STEPHEN DIXON
9YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Miss M L Dixon
SCRATCHED
3
SIENA GRIMA
RED, BLACK FIVE STARS, HOOPED SLEEVES, BLACK CAP