Mackay   26 Apr 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

LADBROKES ODDS SURGE BENCHMARK 55 Handicap 1300m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 27)   Rail: True. (Pent: 4.8).  

Strong early tempo with Oligarchy and Telmesomethin'girl leading the way. OLIGARCHY (1) accepted in both this and the previous race (winnable) and he will line up here. Won easily this track first up heavily-bet and the longer sprint shouldn't bother. Promising and Butler is a positive jockey booking. Will take beating. NIC ME SOME (2) peaks and has been knocking on the door. The near miss at Rockhampton two back reads well and the 2kg claim brings him right into it. WHAKAMIHARO (5) was a big 50 winner at Monto and has claims if the wide gate is managed. MISS SHALAA (13) peaks and will use the low gate. She's going well enough to include at a price. SUGGESTED PLAY: Oligarchy appeals most.
1 x16x1 OLIGARCHY
NICK WALSH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
C N Hermann
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after five months favourite; won by 1.75 len at this track Bm58 April 12 over 1050m defeating Fight In The Dog with 58kg at $1.70. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Rockhampton Bm55 on November 10 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Bungarribee Lad with 59.5kg at $2.60. Improver who is an strong winning chance.
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ASHLEY BUTLER
RED, GOLD SLEEVES
2 04522 NIC ME SOME
MARK R COCHRANE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
M R Cochrane, N A Cooper & J K P Lennon
Dual acceptor. Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 11 at Thangool Bm55 on April 13 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Toy Blaze with 60kg at $5.50. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Rockhampton Bm55 on March 16 over 1200m, slow going neck behind The Hairdresser with 60.5kg at $5.50. Racing well and is nicely placed.
5
LACHLAN OVERALL
WHITE, BLACK AND ROYAL BLUE BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE STARS, BLACK CAP
3 434x4 FLYING SHAMUS
JENNIFER HATFIELD
5YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
H W Manzelmann
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after three months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track Bm58 on April 12 over 1050m, 3.5 len behind Oligarchy carrying 59kg at $15. Previously second-up second last of 10 at this track 0 - 55 on April 11 2023 over 1200m, 6 len behind Farmer's Friend with 55.5kg at $21. Ready for improvement.
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RED, ROYAL BLUE FLEUR DE LYS ,ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES, RED FLEUR DE LYS, ROYAL BLUE cap,red QUARTERED
4 x3524 BEYOND STAR
R B WILLIAMS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
C N Hermann
Useful gelding. Last start 4th of 8 at Home Hill Cl3-Sw on April 6 over 1180m, slow going 4.5 len behind Bold Hunter with 57.5kg at $6.50. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Emerald Bm65 on March 30 over 1280m, 2.5 len behind Desert Moon carrying 56kg at $3.50. Going well.
6
GABRIELLE SEMMENS
Red jacket gold sleeves red cap
5 9x141 WHAKAMIHARO
JARED WEHLOW
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
W J Ouston, Mrs D P Ouston & J L Wehlow
Useful type. Resumes off a 34 day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by 2.5 len at Monto Bm50 March 23 over 1400m defeating Lonergy with 61.5kg at $2.40. Before that 4th of 8 at Rockhampton Bm55 on March 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind The Hairdresser carrying 58kg at $3.50. Won last start and is well-placed again.
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JUSTIN HUXTABLE
BLACK, PINK SLEEVES, BLACK CAP
6 x3218 EL OF A SENORITA
CLINTON TAYLOR
4YO  B/BR  MARE 59.0KG
S Mills
14
BROOKE JOHNSON
RED, GOLD SLEEVES, GREEN CAP AND RED POM POM
7 9x557 OUR HEART THROB
JOHN MANZELMANN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J H Manzelmann
Most recently ran last of 7 at Bowen Bm55 on April 20 over 1470m, 12 len behind Joe's Giggle with 61kg at $8. Before that 5th of 7 at Rockhampton Bm65 on April 5 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind Sethlans with 54.5kg at $19. Wide draw too testing.
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A LAYT
DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE STAR ,LIGHT BLUE CAP
8 06x93 DEFROSTED
JOSHUA MANZELMANN
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
Dr D E Lemmon & Mrs M A Thomas
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming eased back early on 9th of 13 at Townsville Bm55 on March 22 over 1000m, 7 len behind Cold Power with 58.5kg at $41. Last start 3rd of 13 at this track Cl3-Sw on April 12 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Stick To Your Guns carrying 56.5kg at $101. Not the worst.
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JACKSON MURPHY
ROYAL BLUE, GOLD SASH, CHECKED SLEEVES, GOLD CAP
9 67000 DENSITY
JOSHUA MANZELMANN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J J Manzelmann
Dual acceptor. Last start ran last of 11 at Townsville Bm60 on April 23 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Breakwater Boy carrying 56kg at $101. The start before that second last of 13 at this track Cl3-Sw on April 12 over 1300m, 7 len behind Stick To Your Guns with 57kg at $151. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE YOKE, SLEEVES,collar AND CAP
10 x714x ARBAT
RICKY VALE
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
P Cheimardinov, S Cheimardinov, P A Radford & N T K Radford
Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at Yeppoon Clb November 4 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Adam's Apple carrying 56kg at $2. When resuming last campaign seventh of 11 at Yeppoon 3yo Mdn September 26 over 1000m, 5 len behind Leibert Lass with 59kg at $5.50. Major upset if he won.
10
MCKENZIE APEL
White, Blue And Yellow Sash, Blue And Yellow Armbands, White, Blue And Yellow Quartered Cap
11 10875 VOLARCHI
JOHN MANZELMANN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
J H Manzelmann
Last start 5th of 8 at Bowen Bm50 on April 20 over 1280m, 1.3 len behind Lightheadedness with 61kg at $8. The run before that 7th of 11 at this track 0 - 55 on March 19 over 1100m, 5 len behind Skreatch carrying 59kg at $41. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
10
GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
LIME GREEN, PURPLE QUARTERS, PINK SLEEVES AND CAP
12 5605x DUCHESS ADELE
JOHN MANZELMANN
7YO  GR/BR  MARE 56.0KG
J H Manzelmann
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of seven months. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at Ewan Cl4 September 23 over 1600m, 9 len behind Medal carrying 55kg at $4.50. When resuming last campaign second last of 10 at Hawkesbury Bm68 March 14 2023 over 1300m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Black Duke with 55kg at $26. May need it.
1
N THOMAS
DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE STAR AND CAP
13 7x335 MISS SHALAA
WAYNE WINTERS
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs S Winters, A Spiteri, C Tebb, T Rawlins, M Walker, M Camilleri & Mrs R Richards
Most recently 5th of 8 at this track 0 - 55 on April 12 over 1560m, 4 len behind Jenni Swenesee carrying 57.5kg at $5. Before that 3rd of 13 at Townsville Cl1 on April 4 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Aolani carrying 55kg at $12. Capable of a better run.
2
C WHITELEY
ORANGE, DARK BLUE SASH, ORANGE SLEEVES, DARK BLUE STRIPE, QUARTERED CAP
14 840x8 ADMIRAL ASH
JOSHUA MANZELMANN
7YO  GR/B  GELDING 55.0KG
J J Manzelmann
Second-up. First-up after four months second last of 9 at Thangool Bm45 on April 13 over 1075m, 5.5 len behind Afroginasock with 57.5kg at $15. Previously second-up eased back early on 8th of 10 at Thangool Bm45 on February 27 2023 over 1200m, 7 len behind Chatilly carrying 61.5kg at $7. Unlikely to threaten.
4
MS C JOKIC
LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE YOKE, SLEEVES AND CAP
15 67x85 TELMESOMETHIN'GIRL
DALE WHYTE
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs J Whyte, C Green, D Pattison, M Green & Tip It In Racing (Mgr: M S R Kennedy)
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 8 at Gladstone 0 - 60 on March 30 over 1000m, 10 len behind Martini Moment carrying 56kg at $11. Second run from a spell 5th of 9 at Thangool Bm45 on April 13 over 1075m, 4 len behind Afroginasock with 57.5kg at $13. Not doing enough of late to threaten.
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S SHEARGOLD
WHITE, DEEP NAVY VERTICAL HALVES, DIAMONDS SLEEVES, DEEP NAVY CAP
16 66440 CHILLI PALMER
TRACY SIMMONS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
L Wanless
At the latest run 10th of 13 at this track Cl3-Sw on April 12 over 1300m, 7 len behind Stick To Your Guns with 57kg at $101. Before that second last in a small field at Gladstone Bm50 on March 30 over 1517m, 4.5 len behind Mohahna with 58kg at $11. Pssing.
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MS T CHAMBERS
White, Grey Halves, Light Blue Chevron