PRETTY VIEW RETREAT BENCHMARK 66 HANDICAP 1010m Track: GOOD 4 Clear (Max: 18) Rail: True. |
||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Bella Ace and Artie Bee possess good early speed and will battle for early honours.
BENTLEY BROOK (4) has struck form since a seven-week let-up. Led and bolted in two runs back at Goulburn then took a sit and worked home well but found one better last start at Canberra. Up a little in class but gets some weight relief and should be there at the business end again. VADERZAN (10) worked home evenly without threatening first-up over this trip at Canberra four weeks ago. Finished just behind Bentley Brook that day and will improve with the run under the belt so he poses a serious threat. LYSANDER (5) returns from a four-month spell and has transferred from Joe Pride to Natalie Jarvis. Went okay at the provincials last prep which is good form for this. STARLIV (9) defeated some of today's key rivals over this trip at Canberra two runs back. Subsequently failed at 1200m but back at this distance she is a major player. ARTIE BEE (1) has a good strike rate, but the last 100m here is his worry. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Bentley Brook and Vaderzan.
|
||||
1 | 11614 |
ARTIE BEE
AARON CLARKE 5YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG A Clarke, Miss P F Young, Forever Young (Mgr: W A Scanlan), A B Rayner, P L Rayner, T B Rayner, W E Nichols, A J O'Bryan, N J Jones, D J Peisley, D L Adams, K J Watmore & Ms L Trajanoski Racing well. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 8 at Albury Flat Knacker 91 on March 22 over 900m, 6 len behind Sparring carrying 55kg at $41. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a long-neck at Cowra Bm58 March 4 over 950m defeating Gutsy carrying 60.5kg at $15. Can do a lot better than that last run. |
5 JADE MCKENZIE |
|
2 | 2254x |
DELIGHTFUL DREAM
MITCHELL MALONEY-STONE 7YO B/BR GELDING 62.0KG A Maloney-Stone, M Maloney-Stone & J J R Partnership (Mgr: P A Jones) Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth in a small field at Canberra Fedralbm70 January 20 2023 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind I Am Mamwaazel with 61kg at $8.50. Previously first up; second of 12 at Canberra Bm60 October 21 2022 over 1000m, soft track; a head behind Yesterday's Gone carrying 63kg at $10. In the mix. |
1 R BENSLEY |
|
3 | 73463 |
SELHURST PARK
MICHAEL GATTY 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG M J Gatty, Ms M T Victory, K R Gatty, K Gatty & Dr M P Curtis Comes off a 54 day let-up. Last start 3rd in a small field at this track Bm66 on March 3 over 1010m, 3.5 len behind Sunchyme with 57.5kg at $11. Before that 6th of 13 at Sapphire Coast Bm58 on February 19 over 1208m, 2.5 len behind Cani Cancan with 62kg at $6.50. Likely to be thereabouts. |
10 OLIVIA CHAMBERS |
|
4 | 78612 |
BENTLEY BROOK
JAMIE STEWART 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG J E Lefebvre, A T George, B Davis, G S Peate, J J Stewart, K J Sayers, M W Larsen & Warren Boys (Mgr: M J Robertson) Going well. Last start raced on the pace when 2nd of 9 at Canberra Bm60 on March 29 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Starliv carrying 60kg at $4.50. The run before that favourite; won by 4 len at Goulburn Bm58 March 12 over 1000m defeating Picksix carrying 58kg at $12. Definite chance. |
9 NICK HEYWOOD |
|
5 | x547x |
LYSANDER
NATALIE JARVIS 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Thorotek, C P C Racing, Grubs Club, Punt Heroes, Alby Racing, Rea Racing, C J Gandy, Mrs M Gandy, S G Bradford, B C Peddle, Mrs J A Peddle, C McEwen, M I McEwen, S R Jackson, G S Peate, J Cowan, S Glazier, R A Hawke & W A Spek Resumes. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Bm64 January 3 over 1400m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Gelatin carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. When resuming last campaign fifth of 10 at Gosford Cl1 December 7 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Speed Of Light with 57.5kg at $13. Don't dismiss lightly. |
12 LOUISE DAY |
|
6 | x337x |
LAS VEGAS GIRL
WARREN GANDERTON 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG W A Ganderton, C L Solomon & Miss J M Bennett Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation when last of 7 at Sapphire Coast Ctry Bm58 November 2 over 1200m, 13 len behind Alenia with 58.5kg at $9. When resuming last campaign third in a small field at Nowra F&M Bm58 September 17 over 1100m, a long neck behind Mrs Ed carrying 62kg at $10. Others make more appeal. |
8 RUBY SCOTT |
|
7 | 76268 |
BEAU ROCK
GRATZ VELLA 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG A Vella & Ms C Vella Resumes off a 43 day let-up. At the latest run got back early 8th of 10 at Wagga Bm58 Cl2+ on March 14 over 1000m, 7 len behind Zuurberg with 57kg at $26. The start before that ran last in a small field at this track Bm66 on March 3 over 1010m, 6 len behind Sunchyme carrying 56kg at $17. Needs to improve sharply. |
11 DAMON BUDLER |
|
8 | x7617 |
BELLA ACE
LAURI PARKER 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG R Edwards, l Moraschi & B J Forrester Useful mare. Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 8 at Nowra Bm58 on March 31 over 1100m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Santorini Sun carrying 57kg at $5.50. The race before that won by 2 len at Canberra 4yo+ Bm50 March 20 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Forbidden Gemstone with 58kg at $4. Well drawn and looks a genuine hope. |
3 KAYLA NISBET |
|
9 | 03917 |
STARLIV
MATTHEW KELLEY 7YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG J M Schofield, D J Bottom, R A Norton, S W Johnson, C Johnson & B R Williams Useful mare. Most recently didn't do much in the run home; 7th of 10 at Canberra Bm60 on April 19 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Not That Easy carrying 59kg at $17. Before that won by 1.5 len at Canberra Bm60 March 29 over 1000m defeating Bentley Brook carrying 57kg at $26. Better than that recent ordinary performance suggests. |
2 QUAYDE KROGH |
|
10 | 313x5 |
VADERZAN
KEITH DRYDEN 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Laurel Oak Bloodstock Pty Ltd, A D Jolley, M G Houston, A J Wand, Mrs K L Haga, R D Starr, J P Creeley, Mrs C B Creeley, F Mattiussi, Mrs P M Mattiussi, D Tester, M J Dixon, Boeara Holdings (Mgr Ms D A Dunphy), Lobsters (Mgr D Jeffery) & Laurel Oak Attila (Mgr L J Mihalyka) Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 9 at Canberra Bm60 on March 29 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Starliv carrying 58.5kg at $4.50. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Bathurst Cg&E Mdn on July 25 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Raining Cubes with 58.5kg at $5.50. Improver who is an excellent winning chance. |
6 JACK MARTIN |
|
11 | 58x36 |
RARE BEAUTY
R & L PRICE 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG R J Price, S J Dickerson & T J Webster Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd in a small field at this track Bm50 on March 30 over 1010m, 2.75 len behind Jacob Joe carrying 61.5kg at $5. Last start 6th of 10 at Canberra 4yo+ Bm50 on April 12 over 1000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Champagne In Lace with 61.5kg at $10. Genuine hope. |
7 ROBBIE DOWNEY |
|
12 | 5625x |
SKAIFEE
THERESA BATEUP 6YO GR/B GELDING 55.0KG Miss T M Bateup & Emanem (Mgr: Miss M H A Briet) First-up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at Scone Bm58 October 27 over 900m, soft track; 3 len behind Captain Wise with 59.5kg at $11. When resuming last campaign fourth of 7 at Sapphire Coast Bm58 January 29 2023 over 1000m, 2 len behind Zelago with 55.5kg at $8.50. Looks up against it. |
4 MS MOLLY BOURKE |