Wellington   07 May 2024
 
GOING: S(6)

WELLINGTON SOLDIERS MEMORIAL CLUB BENCHMARK 66 HANDICAP 1100m

Track: SOFT 6   Clear (Max: 20)   Rail: True.  

Plenty of speed runners engaged, with Sisters Pick, Ilzoomya and Loving Angel prominent. SISTERS PICK (11) is racing in career-best form and this is her pet trip. Zipped across from the wide gate to lead throughout when a neck winner over 1200m at Dubbo on April 7. Has a good fresh record and the 3kg claim helps from the inside gate. ILZOOMYA (5) holding form well and looks one of the hardest to beat after sticking on well with the 58.5kg when second over 1150m at Beaumont (Newcastle) on March 25. This is much easier after bumping into some handy types of late. BARE TO WITNESS (8) resumes with an okay fresh record over this trip. Back in grade after finishing tenth behind Sydney Bowler over 1300m at Randwick in BM72 on December 30. Fitted with a recent trial and watch for him swooping late. ARIMATHEA (12) tough mare who bounced back to form with a gritty second over 1100m at Bathurst over 1100m on April 25. Maps well with the claim and has genuine winning prospects. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sisters Pick to win.
1 134x0 SCARZEL
CAMERON CROCKETT
5YO  BAY  GELDING 64.0KG
S G Darby, Frazelstone (Mgr: Ms A Fraser), R C Hill, Mrs J E Loader, C W Lovett, A P Proctor, J Poulos, Mrs M J Stone, Mrs R Whatson & Darby Racing Scarlet Rain (Mgr: S G Darby)
Second run back. Comes off a 46-day let-up. First-up after four months second last of 13 at Scone Bm82 on March 22 over 1000m, slow going 5.5 len behind Riva Del Sol carrying 57kg at $26. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Tamworth Ctry Cl3 on September 25 over 1000m, 3 len behind Outback Ringer carrying 60kg at $11. Must improve significantly.
13
WHITE, NAVY BLUE DARBY RACING LOGOS, NAVY BLUE ARMBANDS AND CAP WITH LOGO
2 179x7 I'LL TELL YOU NOW
ALISON SMITH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 64.0KG
C S Duffy
Second-up. First-up after 16 months ran last of 7 at Orange Cupdayspr Bm84 on April 19 over 1010m, 5 len behind Akaka Falls with 54kg at $11. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Muswellbrook Dash Bm66 on October 3 2022 over 900m, slow going 1.3 len behind Markwell Dreamer carrying 59kg at $3.50. Unlikely to threaten.
7
SIENA GRIMA
Red, Black And White Checked Band ,RED SLEEVES,BLACK and white checked armbands, Red Cap
3 05x09 JUST A FLASH
ANDREW MOLLOY
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 62.0KG
Miss A Campbell & J W Mclaren
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up second last of 12 at this track Bm66 on April 14 over 900m, 4.5 len behind Gorush Lightning with 59kg at $51. Last start didn't do much in the run home; 9th of 11 at Bathurst Billaspros on April 25 over 1100m, slow going 8 len behind Lady Shenanigans with 60kg at $81. 3kg claim will not be enough.
11
SHANNEN LLEWELLYN
WHITE, BLACK SASH AND SLEEVES, RED CAP
4 52733 BRIEF STATEMENT
ALISON SMITH
5YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
N A Smith, Miss L G Smith & C E Fisher
Useful type. Most recently 3rd of 7 at Orange Cupdayspr Bm84 on April 19 over 1010m, 1.3 len behind Akaka Falls carrying 55kg at $3.30. The start before that 3rd of 12 at this track Bm66 on April 14 over 900m, 1.5 len behind Gorush Lightning with 60kg at $4.50. Close to a win. One of the better chances.
3
WILLIAM A STANLEY
White, Cerise Horseshoes, Black And Cerise Quartered Cap
5 01732 ILZOOMYA
LUKE PEPPER
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
F Genua, T Callipari, P J Callipari, C Hagipantelis, V Stamoulis, L B Hodgkins, F Spagnolo, Mrs E Spagnolo, P Lucas, G Carbone, B R Hodgkins, D Mastrippolito, A Vartuli & Mrs E R Genua
Racing well. Comes here off a 43-day let-up. Most recently sat on the pace when 2nd of 12 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Ctry Bm66 on March 25 over 1150m, on a slow track; neck behind Gidgee Guy carrying 58.5kg at $4. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 14 at Tamworth Bm66 on March 10 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Jacenza with 60.5kg at $12. In the mix again.
10
JULIA PRESITS
WHITE, RED STAR, SLEEVES AND CAP
6 x5058 SECRET SPY
GREGORY MCFARLANE
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
G S McFarlane, P Kyranides, G L Catton, G Winter, Mrs C T Bragg, C S Bragg, L R Turner, Ms D Robinson, G W Pearce, M G Williams, S Newberry, B J Mayes, N J Williams, J J Morgan & The Macfadyen Racing (Mgr: J M Macfadyen)
Resumes off a 38 day let-up. Last start second last of 9 at Wyong Cond Bm68 on March 30 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Resistible with 57kg at $21. Before that led to the turn then faded 5th of 10 at Gosford Bm64 on March 16 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Time For Victory with 59.5kg at $7. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
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WHITE,BLUE,RED,BLACK,YELLOW,LIME HORIZONTAL RAYS,WHITE SLEEVES,GREEN ARMBANDS,WHITE CAP,GREEN STRIPES
7 x860x VAINSTREAM
TODD SMART
9YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
M A Vallender
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Kembla Grange Bm64 February 29 over 1200m, 38 len behind Flying Sultan with 54kg at $61. Previously first up; ran last of 8 at Canterbury 3yo+ Bm72 February 2 over 1100m, 6 len behind Fameux carrying 54kg at $101. Looks a key runner.
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Black,Gold Stripes, black sleeves,gold stripes,black cap,gold spots,pom pom
8 1x80x BARE TO WITNESS
DAMIEN LANE
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
Miss K J Law, B J Shields, 2829 (Mgr: L E Mulholland), Mrs C A D'silva, D L Horton, E Odisho, G B Johnson, RBJB (Mgr: R W Reeves), Mrs S M Cleary, T A Shields, Mrs R Butt, Mrs C Livermore, Mrs M Reeves, G Georgiou, Here To Go (Mgr: P A Skulski), A R Skulski & K B Daniels
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Randwick 3yo Bm72 December 30 over 1300m, 13 len behind Sydney Bowler carrying 56kg at $101. When resuming last campaign second last of 9 at Wyong Mm3&4yo December 13 over 1200m, 7 len behind Royal Merchant with 56kg at $61. Has the talent to take this out.
9
PATRICK SCORSE
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE QUARTERS, RED CAP
9 0426x LIPSTICK LIL
KYLIE KENNEDY
7YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
Ms M Wright & Ms K A Kennedy
Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at Warren Club Sprnt Bm82 November 12 over 1200m, 3 len behind Moetta carrying 55kg at $3.30. When resuming last campaign seventh of 12 at Dubbo Bm66 May 20 over 1100m, 3 len behind Ideel Girl carrying 56kg at $26. Hard to enthuse.
12
MITCH STAPLEFORD
WHITE, NAVY KK, NAVY SLEEVES ,WHITE STARS ,NAVY CAP
10 78x09 BRING THE RABBLE
ALLAN KEHOE
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
W Yabsley
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at Coffs Harbour Bm58 on March 11 over 800m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Soju Session with 62.5kg at $7. Last start 9th of 12 at this track Bm66 on April 14 over 900m, 4 len behind Gorush Lightning with 61kg at $26. Can improve on recent efforts.
1
JAKE PRACEY HOLMES
Dark Blue, Red Braces And Cap
11 x1821 SISTERS PICK
WAYNE COLLISON
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Ms R E Douglas
Going well. Comes off a 30 day let-up. At the latest run won by a neck at Dubbo Ctry Bm58 April 7 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Eilrahc with 59.5kg at $4. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Coonamble Ctry Bm58 on March 17 over 1100m, slow going 1.1 len behind Dont Call Me Honey carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. Big chance to go back-to-back.
2
JESSICA BROOKES
Pink, Maroon Five Stars
12 66082 ARIMATHEA
DEAN MIRFIN
6YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
D R Mirfin, S C Schneider & D Kotel
Useful mare. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Bathurst Billaspros on April 25 over 1100m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Lady Shenanigans carrying 57kg at $9. The run before that 8th of 10 at Orange Bm58 on April 19 over 1010m, slow going 6 len behind Destiny's Bounty with 60kg at $26. Impressed last start. Right in the mix again.
5
SHAE WILKES
NAVY, RED HALVED VERTICAL, WHITE STRIPE, NAVY SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, NAVY CAP, WHITE STARS, COLLAR
13 7x8x7 BEAU FACTOR
BRETT ROBB
6YO  GREY  GELDING 57.0KG
M R Urquhart, R Marlin, J J Reynolds, B M Marlin, Mrs F L M Mckenna, S Johnston, A C Palmer & B Robb
Having second run back today. Last run 7th of 10 at Orange Bm58 on April 19 over 1010m, slow going 4.5 len behind Destiny's Bounty carrying 58kg at $26. At only start last preparation sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at Moree Cl3 on September 3 over 950m, 6 len behind I'm Not Slew carrying 56kg at $16. Fitter but must improve sharply.
4
SHAYLEIGH INGELSE
Light Blue, Orange Diamond Band, Armbands And Cap
14 5083x CHOICE DEEL
PETER CORNISH
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
P J Cornish & Mrs M T Cornish
First-up. Finished off last preparation third of 12 at Dubbo Bm58 Final June 26 over 1300m, soft track; 0.7 len behind Brogans Creek carrying 60.5kg at $61. When resuming last campaign third of 10 at Orange Bm50 February 11 2023 over 1010m, soft track; 2 len behind Zanshin with 63.5kg at $7.50. Happy to risk.
8
CHELSEA INGS
CERISE, GREY AND WHITE STRIPED SLEEVES AND STRIPED CAP
15 1x385 LOVING ANGEL
PETER NESTOR
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
P J Nestor, M A Betar, R G Coxsedge & M R Coxsedge
Useful mare. Most recently led to the turn then faded 5th of 10 at Orange Bm58 on April 19 over 1010m, slow going 4 len behind Destiny's Bounty carrying 58.5kg at $15. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Orange Bm58 on March 24 over 1010m, slow going 4 len behind Boorowa Girl with 59kg at $5.50. Has the ability to take this out.
6
MIKAYLA WEIR
FLURO PINK, BLACK AND WHITE HOOPED SLEEVES, BLACK AND WHITE QUARTERED CAP
16 16132 SAUCE DRAGON
SHARON JEFFRIES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs S Jeffries
Going well. At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at this track Ctry Bm50 Cl2+ on April 12 over 1000m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Simply Better carrying 61kg at $2.60. Before that 3rd of 13 at Orange Bm50 on February 24 over 1010m, 4.5 len behind Can Do It carrying 59kg at $5. In the mix again.
5
RED, BLUE AND WHITE CHECKED SASH, WHITE SLEEVES , RED AND BLUE CHECKED ARMBANDS, RED CAP, WHITE CHECKS