Bathurst   05 May 2024
 
GOING: H(8)

DON PEARCE TRIBUTE BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1200m

Track: HEAVY 8   Rain (Max: 16)   Rail: Out 2m 1200m-350m. Cutaway Applies.  

Pahang and Xeiby to take up the running at a strong tempo. ROMAN MISS (4) resumed with a slick victory at Orange before jumping in class when a plugging fourth over 1100m at Scone on April 16. Fitter now and expected to be play a leading role today. SUCCESSFUL (5) lightly raced mare back in class for this after resuming with an even fourth over 1310m at Orange on April 19. Goes just as well second-up and sure to be strong through the line. TITAN STAR (1) tough gelding who gives the indication he's looking for this trip now. Strong late when sixth over 1010m at Orange two-and-a-half weeks ago. Senior rider on and looks a genuine top-three contender. BOOROWA GIRL (9) won well at Orange three back at big odds and worth another chance today from the good draw. Winning rider back on and can add value to the exotics. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 4,5,1,9.
1 13536 TITAN STAR
MICK VAN GESTEL
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 62.0KG
M F Van Gestel, Mrs L M van Gestel, A K Mohindra, Mrs M T Mohindra, P Van Gestel, Mrs K L Van Gestel, D G Chapman, Mrs M J Chapman, C van Gestel, J R Van Gestel, Miss B L Van Gestel, Miss A L Van Gestel, A J Mohinora, Miss N Chapman & Miss S Chapman
Last start eased back early on 6th of 10 at Orange Bm58 on April 19 over 1010m, slow going 4.5 len behind Destiny's Bounty carrying 61kg at $9. Before that 3rd of 9 at Canberra Bm60 on March 29 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Starliv carrying 61.5kg at $8.50. Capable of a big finish so don’t write him off.
4
ASHLEY MORGAN
WHITE, RED MALTESE CROSS, YELLOW SLEEVES AND CAP
2 0x000 XEIBY
CAMERON CROCKETT
4YO  B/BR  MARE 61.0KG
P M Kelly & Mrs C Kelly
Useful mare. Most recently struggled in the run home; ran last of 10 at this track Saddle Cl4 on April 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 22 len behind Fletchlo carrying 56kg at $21. The race before that second last of 14 at Wellington Town Plate Bm92 on April 14 over 1100m, 6 len behind Casino Lord carrying 55kg at $26. On her best form has excellent prospects.
1
SHAE WILKES
Black, Yellow Green Stripes, Striped Cap
3 11121 PAHANG
CONNIE GREIG
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Miss C Greig
At the latest run favourite; scored a big 4 len win at Nyngan Cl1 April 25 over 1100m defeating Oh No Devon carrying 60kg at $2. Before that 2nd of 10 at Grenfell Pic Cl2t on April 13 over 1200m, nose behind Foxstorm with 70.5kg at $4. Might need easier race.
7
WILLIAM A STANLEY
YELLOW, PURPLE STRIPES, STARS ON SLEEVES, YELLOW CAP, PURPLE STAR
4 36x14 ROMAN MISS
GARY PORTELLI
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 59.0KG
Elite Thoroughbreds Racing (Mgr: A Allan), B J Rogan, R G Richards, S Polistina, P J Fairbairn, P A Blair, F T Nelson, Beers And Bets Guyra (Mgr: J G Campbell), N J Cusick, S A Wilson, A Wilson-Francis, B Gray, S G Brown & A Mandaglio
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up won by 2.75 len at Orange Mdn-Sw March 24 over 1010m on a soft track defeating Bold Bender with 56.5kg at $3. Second run from a spell 4th of 14 at Scone Cl1 on April 16 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Fuld's Doubt with 56.5kg at $9. Should be near her top.
6
MIKAYLA WEIR
WHITE, ELITE THOROUGHBREDS LOGO, PALE BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPE, PALE BLUE CAP
5 143x4 SUCCESSFUL
R & W FREEDMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
D P Azzopardi, Ms S D Puddy,J G Shiels, Mrs P M Mulady, Ms V Cannon, R W Monteith, M Haritakis, The Pony Sapranos (Mgr: J H E Brooks), Dream Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: T Dimitriadis)
Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 9 at Orange Bm66 on April 19 over 1310m, 2.75 len behind Up To Mischief carrying 55kg at $9.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Newcastle F&M Cl1 on October 10 over 1300m, 0.8 len behind Just Gisella carrying 55kg at $15. Fitter and worth including.
9
TEAQUE GOULD
BLACK, HOT PINK AND WHITE RIBBONS, WHITE STARS SLEEVES, HOT PINK CAP
6 x8768 BOWIE OF DUBAI
PAUL THEOBALD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
B W Synnott
Most recently sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 11 at this track Billaspros on April 25 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Lady Shenanigans carrying 55kg at $61. The race before that 6th of 12 at Wellington Ctry Bm50 Cl2+ on April 12 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Simply Better carrying 61.5kg at $11. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
3
BRAITH NOCK
BLACK, FIVE LIME GREEN STARS,BLACK SLEEVES, LIME GREEN STARS,BLACK CAP, LIME GREEN STARS
7 65x00 DOWN TO EARTH
ASHLEE GRIVES
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
Ms J M Bergan, Ms A M Grives, D L Henkel & A D Tutty
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 12 at Wellington Ctry Bm50 Cl2+ on April 12 over 1000m, slow going 7 len behind Simply Better with 61kg at $21. Last start ran last of 11 at this track Billaspros on April 25 over 1100m, on a slow track; 21 len behind Lady Shenanigans with 55kg at $151. Needs to find several lengths to threaten.
8
JENNY DUGGAN
Black, Gold A
8 3777x ROMANTIC ROCK
CLAIRE LEVER
4YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs B Nutman, B R Moon, Mrs D J Moon, Mrs M M Thomas, Mrs G M Hughes & Mrs C A Elmer
Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Queanbeyan Cl1 January 23 over 1460m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Magic Stella carrying 54.5kg at $9. First up last campaign third of 11 at Hawkesbury Prov Bm64 November 23 over 1100m, 1.4 len behind Oxford Vision carrying 55kg at $61. Needs more time.
5
GRANT BUCKLEY
Navy Blue, Old Gold Epaulettes, White Sleeves
9 46170 BOOROWA GIRL
PAUL THEOBALD
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Miss A Blackburn, J C Kinghorn, Mrs D E Kinghorn & C Kinghorn
Most recently second last of 11 at this track Billaspros on April 25 over 1100m, slow going 11 len behind Lady Shenanigans with 52kg at $81. The run before that got back early 7th of 12 at Wellington Ctry Bm50 Cl2+ on April 12 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Simply Better with 60kg at $21. Worth another chance.
2
JAKE PRACEY HOLMES
black,red crossed sash,black sleeves,red spots,black cap,red SPOTS