Gosford   11 May 2024
 
GOING: H(10)

TOOHEYS NEW BENCHMARK 78 HANDICAP 2100m

Track: HEAVY 10   Rain (Max: 15)   Rail: True.  

Perfect Play should lead and dictate terms. ANDERSON BRIDGE (11) has a sense of timing fifth-up after placing at this track three back. Showed enough late in the heavy (9) going when sixth in the G3 Frank Packer Plate at Randwick on April 20. This much easier and will take holding out. DESPERADO (3) getting better with age and looks in for a good prep. Won well two back at Caulfield before powering late with a gritty second over 2000m at Mornington on April 20. Expecting him to race a little closer from the draw. OUR MARYANNE (8) undefeated this track and trip and gets in light with the 3kg claim. Sat on the speed with the 58kg when a tough fifth over 2400m at Randwick Kensington on April 25. Sure to be strong late. FAY'S ANGELS (5) underrated mare racing in career best form. Back in trip when rounded them up effortlessly to score by 3.5 lens over 1800m at Randwick Kensington on April 25. Has genuine top-three prospects. SUGGESTED PLAY: Anderson Bridge to win.
1 112x0 URBAN OUTLOOK
SARA RYAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Domeland
Second run back. First-up after seven months ran last of 10 at Rosehill Bm78 on April 27 over 1500m, 12 len behind Highlights carrying 59.5kg at $41. Previously second-up won by a head at Chester 3yo Rating 80 September 16 over 2916m defeating Dreams Adozen with 60kg at $12. Needs to do a lot more.
12
AARON BULLOCK
RED, YELLOW BAND AND STRIPED SLEEVES
2 1x751 SPEYCASTER
CHRIS WALLER
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
A J A Bosma, J R Bedggood, C E Jones, Ms T M Morrissey, A J Laurenson, Miss J T King, W W Flaunty, T J Cunneen, G Clarke, W V Flowerday, B Peters, D J Stewart, L Gurney, G D Buchan, R Wakeling, JWB Thoroughbreds (Mgr: B R Broomhead), Dr K L Samson, Fab Fillies (Mgr: G Weston), C A Fischer & B Clarke
Useful type. At the latest run won by 1.2 len at Canterbury Bm72 May 1 over 1900m on a rain affected track defeating Smart Legend carrying 59.5kg at $9. The start before that eased back early on 5th of 10 at Canterbury Bm72 on April 17 over 1900m, 4 len behind For Victory with 59.5kg at $26. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
14
J PARR
NAVY BLUE, WHITE BAND AND GO RACING LOGO, ARMBANDS AND CAP
3 24612 DESPERADO
CIARON MAHER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R A E Lyons, E J Hornbrook, D Harrison, P D Harrison, P N Kean, W B Norman, B J Anderton & Mrs L E Anderton
Most recently 2nd of 15 at Mornington Bm78 on April 20 over 2000m, slow going 2.75 len behind Sea What I See carrying 58.5kg at $9. The run before that won by a neck at Caulfield Bm70 April 6 over 2000m on a soft track defeating Berkshire Breeze carrying 60kg at $15. Sure to be right there at the business end.
6
TYLER SCHILLER
YELLOW AND RED STRIPES, NAVY BLUE SLEEVES, NAVY BLUE AND YELLOW SPOTS CAP
4 323x2 PERFECT PLAY
ANNABEL NEASHAM
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
First Light Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: T S Wilson), Mrs T D Ingram, P L Ward, P A Rapone, Ms J V Borg, G P Burnett, M P Graham, H Tam, Mrs K Isaacs, ANR Perfect Play (Mgr: Miss A S Neasham), Hon. G J Williamson, A Lam, O Sheer, S Scheele, K J Marr, J Su, C Carpenter, M Sultana & Kelso & Co
Second-up. First-up after eight months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Randwick Kensington 3&4yo Bm78 on April 25 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Fay's Angels with 58kg at $6.50. Previously second-up won by 2.25 len at Chester May 27 over 2112m defeating Razoni carrying 60kg at $3.30. One of the top chances.
9
TOM SHERRY
Navy Blue, White And Yellow Crescent, Yellow Cap
5 55231 FAY'S ANGELS
MS K OWEN
4YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
Ms C A Hill, E J Meadows, Ms G M Browne & Mrs C F Johnson
Useful mare. Last start scored a big 3.5 len win at Randwick Kensington 3&4yo Bm78 April 25 over 1800m defeating Perfect Play with 54kg at $9. The race before that 3rd of 8 at this track Bm78 on April 10 over 2100m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Our Maryanne with 51kg at $6. Sure to go well again.
7
R JONES
WHITE, ORANGE STAR, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE cap,WHITE QUARTERED
6 89x05 THOUGHT PROVOKING
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
6YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
T D Tonkin, Ms S E Wilson, B M D Racing (Mgr: B Doherty), Dynasty No 26 (Mgr: N S Foster), B R Broomhead, J J Borg, Mrs J M Borg, C C Chamberlain, M J Davidson, N J Emmett, M P Heaney, D Rothwell, M J Moran, J G Toll, B R Wilkes & Miss M M McGovern
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 11 at Caulfield F&M Bm78 on April 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Legacies carrying 59kg at $41. Last start 5th of 9 at Mornington F&M Bm70 on April 20 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Disturbia carrying 61.5kg at $11. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
11
REGAN BAYLISS
NAVY, WHITE HALVES, SLEEVES, NAVY HALVES, CAP
7 148x9 FLASH MARY
CINDY ALDERSON
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
B G Black, L G Black, A P MacGillivay & S E McGiffert
Group 2 placegetter. Second-up. First-up after five months 9th of 15 at Mornington Bm78 on April 20 over 2000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Sea What I See carrying 56.5kg at $41. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Cranbourne Pinker Pinker October 13 over 2025m on a rain affected track defeating Speak with 55kg at $26. Unlikely to threaten.
3
CHAD SCHOFIELD
LIGHT BLUE, ROYAL BLUE CROSSED SASHES, YELLOW SLEEVES AND CAP
8 78615 OUR MARYANNE
CLARRY CONNERS
4YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Makybe Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: T M Santic)
Most recently 5th of 9 at Randwick Kensington Bm78 (74) on April 25 over 2400m, 2.75 len behind Rattle And Hum carrying 58.5kg at $8. The race before that won by 1.0 len at this track Bm78 April 10 over 2100m on a soft track defeating Awesome Wonder carrying 54kg at $26. Strong winning hope.
8
BRAITH NOCK
RED, WHITE CHECKS, BLUE YOKE, SLEEVES, RED CAP, WHITE CHECKS, BLUE PEAK, COLLAR
9 2x584 FUNAMBULIST
ANNABEL NEASHAM
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
OTI Racing (Mgrs: T Henderson & S Driscoll), N Wilson, E Barker, J Paltridge, M Hensley, G Curran, K Mader, G & Mrs J O'Riley, G Van Ameyden, L Webb, Ms D McKeown, N Webb, French Champas, Maverick Racing & A Micmacher
Useful gelding. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Randwick Kensington Bm78 (74) on April 25 over 2400m, 2.75 len behind Rattle And Hum carrying 58.5kg at $7. The start before that 8th of 10 at Randwick in the G2 Chairmans on April 6 over 2600m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Circle Of Fire with 53kg at $14. Likely to be attacking the line strongly.
13
DYLAN GIBBONS
NAVY BLUE, GOLD HOOPS, WHITE SLEEVES AND CAP
10 22361 PIRAEUS
R & W FREEDMAN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
Morgcam Racing (Mgr: C C Pickford), Fernrigg Farm (Mgr: Mrs R L Kelly), Matha Bloodstock, M D Sullivan, J Carey, D S Hutch, S A Aboud, M Barakat, Purple Sash, L Myers, Big Richard, M D Skinner, Mrs S Skinner, S A Tilley, P Berger, L Lazich, A J Newhouse, D W Smith & Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd
Useful gelding. At the latest run favourite; won by 0.8 len at Orange Orange Cup Bm85 April 19 over 2110m defeating Our Orator with 57kg at $1.70. The run before that 6th of 8 at this track Bm78 on April 10 over 2100m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Our Maryanne with 55.5kg at $5. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.
5
RACHEL KING
WHITE, SKY BLUE HOOPS, RED STARS SLEEVES, SKY BLUE CAP
11 x7256 ANDERSON BRIDGE
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
S Gray, P J Hickman, P G Humphries, Ms C S Terry, Balmoral Lodge (Mgr: Mrs K E Thomas), Mrs B Gray, M B Mitchell & Shock And Go (Mgr: G McInteer)
Last start settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Randwick in the G3 Packer Plt on April 20 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Kintyre with 56.5kg at $10. Before that 5th of 14 at Rosehill in the G2 Tulloch on March 30 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Wymark carrying 56kg at $26. Expected to finish much closer in this easier contest.
10
J FORD
Royal Blue with Gold Checks, Gold Sleeves with Blue Stripes and Royal Blue Cap
12 7x897 AISEIRIGH
JOHN COOPER
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
J & P Cooper
At the latest run second last of 8 at Canterbury Bm72 on May 1 over 1900m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Speycaster carrying 56.5kg at $101. Before that second last of 10 at Canterbury Bm72 on April 17 over 1900m, 8 len behind For Victory with 57.5kg at $101. Not keen.
1
J PENZA
GREY, RED CROSS, ARMBANDS AND CAP
13 00045 SOUND AND VISION
MS K OWEN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs K M Owen & E J Quilty
At the latest run got back early 4th of 8 at Canterbury Bm72 on May 1 over 1900m, slow going 1.75 len behind Speycaster carrying 55.5kg at $67. The race before that ran last of 10 at Canterbury Bm72 on April 17 over 1900m, 10 len behind For Victory with 53.5kg at $151. Not far from the winner last time but this is a tough assignment.
16
WHITE, ORANGE STAR, DARK BLUE SLEEVES, DARK BLUE AND WHITE QUARTERED CAP
14 10x21 NAVAL COMMISSION
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 52.0KG
Dynamic Syndications Racing, P J Woollett, J W Sutherland, A S Taylor, D M Badger, Ms J E Mors, Team 2750, G S J England, Gallop Schnell, J Johnson, A Holbeck, P R M F Racing, J R Gilmore, J J Davis, Ms DM Goodwin, Mrs T E Parish, A M Parish, A Torino & Dynamic No 144 (Mgr. D W Watt)
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 at Goulburn Bm66 on March 24 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Bo Katan carrying 59kg at $10. Second run from a spell favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Scone Bm66 April 16 over 1700m defeating Overice with 59kg at $4. Last-start winner worth including
15
ZAC LLOYD
White, Dynamic Syndications Logo, Red Cap
15 32213 GULF OF TOMINI
KRISTEN BUCHANAN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 52.0KG
Calibre Racing Group (Mgr: J Barrett), C Allchin, J Barrett, P A Allen, D P S Barker, C Chase, M D Chenoweth, D A Clay, A J Dixon, MLERT RACING (Mgr: B Duff), J A Eskander, L Halloran-Gould, L B Loughnan, F K Micheletto, L D Mitchell, B B Paine, N Sweeney & N Vukelic
Racing well. Last start 3rd of 10 at Tamworth Mornington Bm83 on April 26 over 2100m, slow going 2.75 len behind Aimpoint carrying 56kg at $2. Before that favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track Mid Bm64 April 4 over 2100m on a heavy track defeating Commander Bell carrying 58kg at $3.30. Among the better chances.
4
JETT STANLEY
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE VEE, CALIBRE LOGO, BLACK SLEEVES AND CAP, LIGHT BLUE SEAMS
16 05461 OLYMPIC THEATRE
R & W FREEDMAN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 52.0KG
Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Australia Ltd, N W Kelly & T And R (Mgr: R W Amiguet)
Last start 6th of 9 at Randwick Kensington Bm78 (74) on April 25 over 2400m, 4.5 len behind Rattle And Hum with 54kg at $7. The race before that got back early 4th of 8 at Newcastle Bm64 on April 13 over 2300m, 2 len behind Go Millo with 59.5kg at $5. Fully tested on his recent run.
2
J FORD
Sky Blue, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap