Benalla   07 May 2024
 
GOING: G

bet365 C,G&E BM58 Handicap 1206m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 19)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.38).  

Very keen early battle with Noble Nightowl and Barn Zee matching motors and there are a few others that can keep them busy. BARN ZEE (7) led and gave a great sight when edged out over 1112m here two runs back. Couldn't keep up the frantic pace over 1000m at Seymour last start. Worth another chance stepping up in distance. MONT SAINT MICHEL (6) last raced when beaten under three lengths in a Bm70 over 1400m at Flemington on New Year's Day. Opened last prep with a win on debut over this course and distance. Poses a significant threat. EAMONN'S MEMORY (3) came from last on the bend and passed half the field in a Bm64 over this trip at Cranbourne recently. Down in grade and a big chance despite a tricky draw. The speedy NOBLE NIGHTOWL (2) is in decent form and has a strong record at today's journey. Sure to give backers a sight. The consistent O'REG (8) should be about the money again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Barn Zee each-way.
1 4x120 CHAIRMAN'S CHOICE
ANDREW DALE
8YO  GR/B  GELDING 66.0KG
A Dale, J Jenvey, M K Ryan, E Damin, Miss M R Dale, F J Dale, Mrs H J Murphy, Ace Racing (Mgr: L D Finnerty), Mitchell Farm Racing (Mgr: R S Mitchell), Mrs D A Craven, B M White & G M White
SCRATCHED
12
BRITTANY BUTTON
BLACK, SILVER MP MOTIF, black cap,WHITE STAR
2 54832 NOBLE NIGHTOWL
OLIVIA OSBORNE
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 63.0KG
R A Osborne & Dr C P Duddy
Recent form sound. At the latest run rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 9 at Albury Bm66 on April 15 over 1000m, nose behind Princess Halo carrying 60kg at $7.50. The start before that led but faded 3rd of 10 at Kerang Bm64 on March 30 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind Lika Swift with 60.5kg at $5. Not far away of late. Worth including.
9
MS DAKOTAH KEANE
ELECTRIC LIME, PALE BLUE YOKE, YELLOW SASH,pale blue collar
3 37126 EAMONN'S MEMORY
ANDREW DALE
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 62.0KG
A Dale, S Richter, G Watt, P Harrison, N Jones, S A Harrison, T Vinton, Mrs G Miller, Mrs R A Davies, C J Sessions, W M Gorman, A E Grantham, Lions Share (Mgr: A E Grantham), P M Fursdon & D Martin
Most recently from last on the turn 6th of 12 at Cranbourne Bm64 on April 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind The Open carrying 59kg at $41. Before that 2nd of 12 at Seymour Bm58 on April 19 over 1200m, nose behind Pyrois carrying 62kg at $19. Can take this out.
10
C J PARISH
Burgundy, White Obelisk,Burgundy sleeves , White Hooped , White Cap
4 2164x GUNDAROO
PETER SMITH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
P J Smith & Ms L H Smith
SCRATCHED
13
R MCLEOD
ROYAL BLUE, GOLD VEE, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES, GOLD CHEVRON, CAP
5 4170x BURNING THE CLOCK
I LISTER
8YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
I W Lister, M Lister, Mrs J D Lister & W F Lister
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign tenth of 13 at Wangaratta Bm58 January 11 over 1170m, 6 len behind Lidder Valley carrying 62kg at $16. Previously first up; sixth of 9 at Kilmore Bm58 October 17 over 1100m, 4 len behind Real Gun carrying 61kg at $19. Should be thereabouts.
11
NEIL FARLEY
PURPLE, WHITE FIVE SPOTS, ORANGE SLEEVES AND CAP
6 1435x MONT SAINT MICHEL
SHANE NICHOLS
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
A J Cipriano, J M Simmons, H J Kneebone, G J Latta, I Wacey, Mrs K Wacey, J Nicholas, D B Collison, G I Lusk, G W Davis, Gleneagles Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: K J Wacey), Northerly Holdings Pty Ltd (Mgr: R Portaro), Belsin Thoroughbreds (Mgr: M Sinclair) & Coulthard Racing (Mgr: Mrs G Coulthard)
Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at Flemington 3yo Bm70 January 1 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Krementz carrying 55.5kg at $21. On debut won by nose this track 3yo Mdn-Sw October 30 over 1206m defeating Global Turn carrying 58kg at $12. Has plenty of scope for improvement this time in work.
5
LAUREN BURKE
WHITE, RED AND YELLOW BAND
7 19637 BARN ZEE
SYLVIA THOMPSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
RC Wysman & Mrs S E Wysman
Useful type. Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 13 at Seymour Bm58 on April 19 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Demon Blood with 61kg at $8. Before that gave a sight but was run down late 3rd of 10 at this track Bm58 on April 5 over 1112m, 0.6 len behind She's Xtravagant with 61kg at $8.50. Nicely placed to bounce back.
8
JESSICA BOOTH
GOLD AND BLACK DIAMONDS, GOLD SLEEVES, BLACK ARMBANDS, QUARTERED CAP
8 23324 O'REG
ALLAN FITZGERALD
9YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
M S Lynch, N E Murdoch, C Adams, Mrs T Adams & J D Fitzgerald
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 45-day let-up. Last start 4th of 12 at this track 0 - 58 on March 23 over 1106m, 3 len behind Eamonn's Memory carrying 60kg at $4.50. The start before that settled towards the rear 2nd of 11 at Wangaratta 0 - 58 on March 2 over 1300m, 0.8 len behind Bromeo with 59.5kg at $14. Racing well and is a genuine hope.
6
LACHLAN KING
White, Royal Blue Stripes, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
9 51490 PILL BOX
JODY THOMPSON
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
N F Thompson, Mrs F J Thompson, Ms J L Thompson, Mrs A Barton, K J McWilliams, Miss D Lippe & PA Mifsud
SCRATCHED
10
DANIEL MOOR
BLACK, WHITE STRIPES, PINK SLEEVES, WHITE CAP
10 5033x ALLEGEDLY
DYLAN DUNN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Dunn T Racing, C Harris, M Reszka, A Ng, M Haines, M McRostie, A Van Mierlo, L Faull, M Faull, B George, W Henry, R Milne, P O'loughlin, A Wallis, D Myers
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation third of 14 at Sale 0 - 58 December 23 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Darra Linen with 55kg at $7. First up last campaign fifth of 10 at Yarra Valley 0 - 58 October 28 over 1200m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Treloar carrying 56kg at $14. Should be ready to run well.
4
ZAC SPAIN
SKY BLUE, NAVY BLUE DR MOTIF, SEAMS sleeves,NAVY BLUE CAP,SKY BLUE STAR
11 3710x GALIERRO
WAYNE NICHOLS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
E W Nichols, A F Nicholl, P A Street, Ms G M Shacklock, R Neill, B W Leitch & M V Davies
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm58 July 4 over 2100m, 13 len behind Equine Philosopher with 55.5kg at $8.50. When resuming last campaign ninth of 12 at Wangaratta 0 - 58 December 10 2022 over 1100m, 5 len behind O'reg with 59kg at $26. Looking to others.
3
MS HANNAH LE BLANC
Lime Green, Burgundy Hoops
12 030x3 RUSHFORD
BRYAN MAHER
8YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mr B Maher & Miss B Ray
Second run back. Comes off a 38-day let-up. First-up after seven months 3rd of 8 at Tocumwal Cl2 on March 30 over 1100m, 6 len behind Pretty Penguin carrying 55kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at Bendigo 0 - 58 on June 3 over 1100m, in the wet; head behind Lescot carrying 58.5kg at $26. Others offer greater appeal.
1
PATRICK MOLONEY
ROYAL BLUE, RED STAR ,royal blue sleeves,red STARS, WHITE OUTLINE, ROYAL BLUE cap,RED STAR
13 01758 GRISBI'S PAL
C J DAVIS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
T McGaffin and Miss G Barrey
Last start 5th of 11 at Deniliquin Bm 50 Hcp on April 25 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Mighty Feat with 58kg at $7. The run before that 7th of 10 at Leeton Cl2 on April 20 over 1050m, 8 len behind Irish Consort with 52kg at $7. Cannot entertain.
7
SARAH MCDONOUGH
 Maroon, White Seams, White Sleeves With Black Seams, Maroon Cap
14 95347 LIGHTNING RIDER
RON HOCKLEY
11YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
R A Hockley, M Sumner & Ms D M Hall
Resumes off a 31 day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 7 at Avoca 0 - 58 on April 6 over 1300m, slow going 8 len behind Princeofnottingham with 51kg at $26. The start before that 4th of 10 at Towong Bm58 on March 9 over 1200m, 2 len behind Chairman's Choice carrying 55kg at $51. Draws well but predicted to struggle.
2
ALYSHA WARREN
LIME GREEN, YELLOW BRACES AND ARMBANDS, BLACK CAP