Tamworth   10 May 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

EXPRESSWAY SPARES BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 2100m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 22)   Rail: Out 3m 1200m-350m. True Remainder.  

Mindspace should use the inside draw to advantage and vie for the lead with Akauwheo. SUBSCRIBE ME (5) only the one win from 14 starts but the latest efforts have been sound. Ran on late with the 59kg when fourth over 2100m at Gosford on April 25. This looks easier and has the ability to play a leading role. MY SONNY'S FAITH (4) has been kept fresh for this and winning rider back on today. Failed to get into the contest when seventh over 2100m here a month ago. Go on win three back when assessing his chances. AKAUWHEO (6) up in grade and trip when a disappointing 11th over 1890m at Newcastle on April 24. Placed this track in the past and worth another chance in this grade. MINDSPACE (1) chasing a hat-trick after scoring a tough 1.75 len win as fav over 1900m at Armidale on April 25. Claim helps again and keeps raising the bar this time in. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 5,4,6,1.
1 x0611 MINDSPACE
SALLY TAYLOR
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 62.0KG
Jananth Pty Ltd (Mgr: M S Towell), M Cavanagh, C M Hodge, G M Matthews & Mrs A Cavanagh
Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.75 len at Armidale Bm58 April 25 over 1900m on a soft track defeating Piccapeppa carrying 58.5kg at $2.10. The run before that favourite; came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.6 len at Armidale Bm58 April 15 over 1900m in soft going defeating Jacinda Belle with 58.5kg at $3.30. Won last start and is well-placed again.
1
MITCH STAPLEFORD
PALE GREEN, PURPLE five DIAMONDS ,purple CAP
2 66785 A SILVERY WARRIOR
DEAN JACKSON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
D Jackson
Most recently eased back early on 5th of 10 at this track Mornington Bm83 on April 26 over 2100m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Aimpoint carrying 55kg at $26. The start before that eased back early on 8th of 13 at Randwick Highway-C3 on April 20 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Belvedere Boys carrying 54kg at $151. Others going much better leading into this.
10
AARON BULLOCK
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)
Racing well. 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 carrying 55.5kg at $5.50. The race before that 3rd of 7 at Armidale Bm58 on April 25 over 1900m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Mindspace with 55.5kg at $3. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.
9
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
Resumes off a 32 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 7 at this track Morn Prel on April 8 over 2100m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Vincenzo with 55kg at $26. The race before that 4th of 10 at Grafton Bm58 on March 17 over 2200m, slow going 4 len behind Wannawinwin with 60kg at $19. Capable of big final splits.
6
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)
Form hard to fault. Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Gosford Cl1-Sw on April 25 over 2100m, slow going 4 len behind Highborn Harry carrying 59kg at $13. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Scone Cl1-Sw on April 16 over 2200m, head behind Ripping Missile with 59kg at $3.50. Can atone for a modest effort last time.
3
LEE MAGORRIAN
RED, YELLOW HOOPS, STARS ON SLEEVES, RED CAP, YELLOW STAR
6 x4330 AKAUWHEO
KRIS LEES
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
St Aubins Scone Partnership (Mgr: Ms C L Fraser)
At the latest run raced 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. Before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Taree Cl1-Sw on April 2 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Awesome Tycoon with 57kg at $6.50. Capable of a better run.
5
D MCLELLAN
YELLOW, RED STRIPES
7 x1693 CROWN'M
MS K OWEN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
A Leopold & Ms L C Leopold
Most recently 3rd of 9 at Tuncurry Bm66 on April 18 over 1605m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Pennart carrying 55kg at $12. Before that 9th of 13 at Newcastle Cl1 on April 3 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Hellbent On You with 52kg at $151. Cannot be ruled out.
12
NAVY BLUE, RED BIB, PITCHFORK, CAP,COLLAR
8 24790 MY GEM
PHILIP DUFFY
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Ms M Nolan & P J Duffy
Most recently ran last of 10 at this track Mornington Bm83 on April 26 over 2100m, on a slow track; 23 len behind Aimpoint carrying 52kg at $81. The race before that 9th of 12 at Armidale Cl2 on April 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Agnodice with 55kg at $41. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
11
BRAITH NOCK
BLACK, WHITE VEE, BLACK SLEEVES AND CAP WITH WHITE SEAMS
9 08x80 DANEWAY
TERRY VIDLER
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
T J Vidler & Mrs J L Vidler
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 8th of 13 at Moree Cl1 on April 2 over 1200m, 8 len behind Figment carrying 55kg at $101. Second-up raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at Armidale Cl2 on April 15 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Agnodice with 55kg at $81. Will be tested.
7
JAKE PRACEY HOLMES
Royal Blue, Gold Cap
10 60066 UPLINK
GEOFF O'BRIEN
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
G O'Brien
Last start 6th of 10 at this track Mornington Bm83 on April 26 over 2100m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Aimpoint carrying 55kg at $151. The run before that 6th of 10 at Wellington Bm 66 Hcp on April 12 over 2400m, slow going 8 len behind Blue Guitar carrying 55kg at $81. Possesses a big finish.
2
P GRAHAM
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPE, ARMBANDS, BLACK CAP
11 81465 CAOIMHE
SALLY TORRENS
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
R L Torrens & Mrs A P Torrens
Last start 5th of 8 at Merriwa Bm50 on April 27 over 1800m, 6 len behind Beg Me with 55kg at $4.50. The race before that got back early 6th of 10 at Scone Cl1-Sw on April 16 over 2200m, 7 len behind Ripping Missile with 57kg at $67. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
4
A GIBBONS
YELLOW ,BROWN SASH
12 x3605 FENERBACHE
STEPHEN DIXON
9YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Miss M L Dixon
Dual acceptor. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Inverell Bm58 on April 29 over 1600m, 4 len behind Bill Peyto with 54kg at $11. The start before that 12th of 14 at Warren Bm50 on April 20 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Mystic Flame carrying 54kg at $14. Prepared to risk today.
9
RED, BLACK FIVE STARS, HOOPED SLEEVES, BLACK CAP
13 50388 GLOBAL ENCOUNTER
KIM WAUGH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
M E Waugh
Last start 8th of 11 at Newcastle Prov Bm64 on April 24 over 1890m, 4.5 len behind La Vesuvius carrying 55kg at $8. Before that 3rd of 13 at Scone Bm66 on April 16 over 1700m, 2.75 len behind Naval Commission carrying 58kg at $19. Can improve on recent efforts.
12
AARON BULLOCK
PINK, LILAC FIVE STARS AND SLEEVES
14 7x692 JACINDA BELLE
SALLY TAYLOR
7YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
P C Hardy & B G Hardy
Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Armidale Bm58 on April 15 over 1900m, slow going 0.6 len behind Mindspace carrying 55kg at $16. The start before that got back early 9th of 14 at Grafton Ctry Bm58 on March 25 over 1625m, slow going 4 len behind Never Island carrying 55kg at $26. Capable of a big finish so don’t write her off.
7
Red, Orange Seams, Yellow Cap, Red Spots
15 0x555 SCATMAN
STEPHEN DIXON
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Miss M L Dixon
Most recently 5th of 9 at Inverell Bm50 on April 29 over 1400m, 4 len behind Kalahari Heart carrying 55kg at $26. The race before that 5th of 13 at Warren Bm50 on April 20 over 1200m, 6 len behind My Oddette carrying 55.5kg at $81. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
12
SIENA GRIMA
RED, BLACK FIVE STARS, HOOPED SLEEVES, BLACK CAP
16 x7493 MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN
PADDY CUNNINGHAM
5YO  GR/B  GELDING 55.0KG
D Williams, B R Williams, G Williams, B Williams, Miss M Williams, Mrs K Williams, Miss Y Williams, Miss S Roots & J Smith
Dual acceptor. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Inverell Bm58 on April 29 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Bill Peyto with 55kg at $12. The start before that 9th of 14 at Moree Bm58 on April 2 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Interventionist carrying 55kg at $26. Racing okay but look elsewhere.
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GEORGINA MC DONNELL
RED, GREEN BRACES