Inverell   29 Apr 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

LEON FOX BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP 1050m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 22)   Rail: True.  

Lively Lass and Cool Fizz to apply plenty of early pressure over the sprint journey. COOL FIZZ (5) just battled fresh up when well in the market and looked to need the run. She strips fitter and slides down a grade for this, so can improve quickly. PALACE KEYS (4) is a Toowoomba visitor who will be peaking third up. He is s speedy type when he is fit and with the aid of a 2-kilo claim, he won't be far away in this at some value. BAD BOY DARBY (8) was making up steady ground last start at Grafton and has been a winner third up in the past. He also has won his only start on this track and is worthy of serious consideration. MY ONE (9) the latest effort was a fair sixth over 1000m at Tamworth. Good sign last time and shouldn’t be far away. SUGGESTED PLAY: Cool Fizz to win.
1 2x170 BUCKALTIUS
TROY PASCOE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
T J Pascoe, B M Rouvray, C J Russell, J L Gale & J B Hare
Useful type. Last start ran last of 10 at Toowoomba Cg&E Bm60 on April 6 over 1000m, on a wet track; 14 len behind Machine Head with 60kg at $17. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 7 at Toowoomba Cl3 on March 28 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Upstart Legend carrying 56kg at $7. Worth another chance.
11
BLACK, WHITE STAR, RED AND WHITE STARS SLEEVES AND CAP
2 22322 SNOWDROP
KRISSIE SIMPKINS
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 63.0KG
Ms K L Simpkins
Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 12 at Tuncurry Bm58 on April 18 over 1005m, on rain affected going; neck behind Robarge with 58.5kg at $9. The run before that made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 10 at Taree F&M Bm58 on March 26 over 1000m, on a wet track; 0.5 len behind Robarge with 60kg at $3. Not far away of late. Worth including.
9
BILLY CRAY
ORANGE, ROYAL BLUE STAR, ROYAL BLUE AND ORANGE STARS SLEEVES AND CAP, ORANGE POM POM
3 285x4 COPPER SUNSET
TROY PASCOE
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 62.0KG
C J Wilson
Second run back. First-up after three months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Warwick Bm70 on April 2 over 1100m, 5 len behind Dollop with 51kg at $16. Previously second-up with blinkers first time; 7th of 11 at Eidsvold Bm60 on October 7 over 1030m, 4 len behind Kirella Shores carrying 61kg at $12. Unlikely to threaten.
7
RED, DARK BLUE QUARTERS, LIGHT PINK SLEEVES, RED CAP,Dark Blue QUARTERS
4 38x27 PALACE KEYS
P G WEBSTER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Danter Racing ( Mgr P Briggs)
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd in a small field at Roma on March 23 over 900m, 5 len behind Baltimore Bullet with 56.5kg at $5. Last start 7th of 10 at Gatton Bm58 on April 19 over 860m, 1.75 len behind Writtle with 59.5kg at $21. Ready to find peak form.
6
COBI VITLER
Purple, Black Cap
5 622x9 COOL FIZZ
BRETT DODSON
4YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
Coolarest Farm (Mgr: J R Bowden)
Second run back. First-up after six months sat on the pace before fading second last of 10 at Tamworth Bm58 on April 8 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Sacred Delago with 57.5kg at $9. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Ballina Cl1 on August 15 over 1000m, 3 len behind Connelly with 56.5kg at $7. Worth another chance.
1
MITCH STAPLEFORD
NAVY BLUE, GREY DIAMOND SASH
6 x8060 INTOXEL
VANESSA MCLENNAN
4YO  B/BR  MARE 60.0KG
W A Campbell, Mrs K I Campbell & B R Campbell
Dual acceptor. At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 11th of 13 at Moree Bm58 on April 2 over 1300m, 7 len behind Agnodice carrying 57.5kg at $21. The race before that 6th of 8 at Doomben Cl2-Sw on March 20 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind The Astronomer carrying 58kg at $81. Mediocre effort last time out but this suits.
8
GEORGINA MC DONNELL
ROYAL BLUE, CERISE AND WHITE CHECKED BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE CAP
7 3089x MAGIC TALENT
STEPHANIE SIXTUS
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 60.0KG
P D & P M Gray
Mare back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Orange Bm58 December 28 over 1010m, soft track; 5 len behind Stefi Magnetica carrying 57.5kg at $101. When resuming last campaign eighth of 11 at Newcastle Bm78 March 9 2023 over 900m, 6 len behind Alicia Roma with 53.5kg at $101. Keep in mind.
4
KELSEY LENTON
DARK BLUE, PINK DIAMOND, DIAMOND STRIPE SLEEVES, DARK BLUE CAP, PINK DIAMOND CAP
8 57x35 BAD BOY DARBY
DANIEL WHEELER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G E Williams, J H Williams, M W Rom, K N Williams & S C Dalton
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 3rd of 9 at Taree Cg&E Bm58 on March 26 over 1000m, on a wet track; 2 len behind October Revolution with 55.5kg at $19. Last start 5th of 11 at Grafton Cl2 on April 14 over 1006m, on a slow track; 3 len behind One 'N' Only carrying 55kg at $61. Watch for him late in the piece.
9
BEN LOOKER
YELLOW, BLACK CHECKED BAND,BLACK SLEEVES,YELLOW SEAMS,BLACK CAP,YELLOW SPOT
9 x4006 MY ONE
CRAIG CLEGG
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
A J Manton
At the latest run eased back early on 6th of 10 at Tamworth Bm58 on April 8 over 1000m, slow going 1.5 len behind Sacred Delago with 55.5kg at $41. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 10 at Armidale Bm58 on March 18 over 1100m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Indian Thunder with 56.5kg at $21. Expected to be doing her best work late.
3
MIKAYLA WEIR
Orange, Royal Blue Stripes, Orange Sleeves, Quartered CAP
10 3346x VOLUNTEER
BRODIE FENTON
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
B Fenton & G J Fenton
Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at this track Cl2 November 25 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Grenado carrying 53kg at $15. Previously first up; ran last in a small field at Talmoi Pic Cl3t June 24 over 800m, 6 len behind Super Hot carrying 66.5kg at $8. Not ready yet.
7
D PEISLEY
ORANGE, BLUE MALTESE CROSS AND ARMBANDS, BLUE AND ORANGE QUARTERED CAP
11 85485 VOCATION
I P COOK
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms F J Rodwell
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Muswellbrook Ctry Cl1 on April 21 over 1000m, in the wet; 1.4 len behind Where's The Fire with 52kg at $19. The start before that 8th of 10 at Armidale Ctry Cl1 on April 15 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Tryanza carrying 51kg at $21. Not far from the winner last time but this is a tough assignment.
4
JACK BAKER
Dark Blue, White Sash, Black Sleeves And Cap, White Spots
12 82680 LIVELY LASS
STEPHANIE SIXTUS
8YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
P Gray, Mrs P Gray
Most recently raced on the pace before fading ran last of 10 at Casino Bm50 on April 13 over 1000m, slow going 7 len behind Egotistic with 53.5kg at $101. Before that second last of 9 at Nanango Bm45 on March 30 over 1000m, slow going 8 len behind Last Laugh carrying 57.5kg at $8. Has a nice gate but this will test.
2
KELSEY LENTON
DARK BLUE, PINK DIAMOND, DIAMOND STRIPE ON SLEEVES, DARK BLUE CAP, PINK DIAMOND CAP
13 8x854 ADVISER
JIM CLEMENT
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Arjay Services (Mgr: R J Clement) & B M Swan
Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 10 at Armidale Bm58 on March 18 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Indian Thunder carrying 53kg at $26. Second run from a spell 5th of 8 at Lightning Ridge Bm45 on March 30 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Torrid Affair with 56.5kg at $6. Happy enough to avoid.
5
L P ROLLS
BLACK, RED HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, BLACK HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND ARMBANDS, RED CAP