Benalla   07 May 2024
 
GOING: G

Ryan & McNulty Sawmillers C,G&E BM58 Handicap 1206m

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

Strong early tempo with Wagunda and Gobbo's Mate leading the way. The lightly raced KERENSKY (5) is progressing well this prep. Settled worse than midfield before going through his gears nicely to get up for second last start over this distance at Bairnsdale. Probably gets back again from the wide alley but with a decent tempo likely he should be storming home. SWIFT HIT (4) struggled last start in a BM64. Best form reference is two back over this distance at Seymour when he was handy all the way and beaten under two lengths. Maps beautifully from this draw and he looks a major player. BROMEO (7) struggled at his latest appearance over this distance at Ballarat, the first time he has missed the frame over 1200m in five runs. Can bounce back with the aid of the inside gate. BANKROLL (8) is back from a five-month absence. Beaten narrowly when resuming in a BM64 at Bendigo last prep - that is strong form for a race like this. THE LONGEST YARD (6) didn't do much first-up in town but strips fitter and will find this easier. SUGGESTED PLAY: Kerensky on top in an open race.
1 37238 MOJO MUSIC
ANDREW DALE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 65.0KG
A Dale, J P O'Brien, D J O'Brien, T J Judd, M Solimo, E Wales, H B Wales, P M Augustyn, J M Aumont, S C Turner, S A Harrison, K N M Racing (Mgr: D J Humphrey), The Senate (Mgr: D Martin), B D Ashfield, S P Fogarty, M Smith & R J Atchison
SCRATCHED
13
BURGUNDY, WHITE OBELISK, BURGUNDY sleeves, WHITE HOOPED , WHITE CAP
2 116x1 MIGHTY FEAT
SCOTT MCINTOSH
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 63.0KG
S A McIntosh, T D Leerson & D M Ryan
Second-up. First-up after seven months won by a nose at Deniliquin Bm 50 Hcp April 25 over 1200m defeating Epsom Magic with 62.5kg at $3.50. Previously second-up 6th of 13 at Albury Cl1 on May 12 over 1000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Magnolia Belle with 55.5kg at $7.50. Should progress from that first-up run.
8
SARAH MCDONOUGH
orange red, WHITE STRIPED SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
3 159x5 REPRISAL
DANNY O'BRIEN
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 62.0KG
Mrs J O'Brien, Mrs P Anderson, Mrs G Sims, Mrs J S Devitt, Mrs J D Duncan, Ms E A Dimery, Ms N A Devitt, Ms S Doherty, Ms S M Miller, Mrs A J Barwick, Mrs K L Thompson & The Winifreds (Mgr: H Ballinger)
SCRATCHED
4
DANIEL MOOR
Royal Blue, Pink Diagonal Stripes And Striped Sleeves, Pink And Royal Blue Seams Cap
4 29348 SWIFT HIT
PETER SMITH
8YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
P J Smith
Most recently 8th of 11 at Ballarat 0 - 64 on April 28 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Outta Compton with 59.5kg at $26. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Seymour Bm58 on April 19 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Pyrois carrying 59.5kg at $11. Capable of a better run.
2
CAITLIN HOLLOWOOD
Royal Blue, Gold VEE, royal blue sleeves,gold Chevron ,gold Cap
5 3x182 KERENSKY
R GRIFFITHS & M DE KOCK
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
R D Griffiths, K R Andrews, L Coldrey, M Coldrey, C J Finnegan, Mrs B D Gallaher, M F Spoor, P Stanley, A G Steen, C M Abernethy, G O'Sullivan, P Baker, Lady Melksham Mob, Russian Snitz, Haberman No 2, Select Racing, Brown Onion Racing, Sb Racing, Grenngo Racing & C J
Useful type. Last start 2nd of 11 at Bairnsdale Bm58 on April 15 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Superset carrying 61.5kg at $9.50. The race before that second last of 9 at Ballarat Bm58 on March 24 over 1200m, 5 len behind Ideel Girl carrying 62kg at $4. Progressing well and another win is on the cards.
10
PATRICK MOLONEY
PINK AND NAVY DIAGONAL STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES AND CAP, PINK POM POM
6 550x9 THE LONGEST YARD
MATTHEW BROWN
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
Miss L Groves, Mrs L M Brown, G Wright, B R Hoenger, K Maher, Six Crowns (Mgr: P R Heenan), Paynesville Gull's (Mgr: S A Rabbitt) & Browns & Kirks (Mgr: S D Brown)
Second-up. Comes off a 48-day let-up. First-up after five months raced on the pace before fading to run last of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 on March 20 over 1300m, 7 len behind Lady In Pink with 58.5kg at $41. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on August 16 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Coincide carrying 59.5kg at $21. Solid top-three hope.
5
B HIGGINS
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE HORSE SILHOUETTE, WHITE CHICKEN SILHOUETTE AND CAP
7 32156 BROMEO
BEN BRISBOURNE
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
W B Brisbourne & Trilogy (Mgr: Mrs M Stenning)
Useful type. At the latest run settled back and ran on when 6th of 8 at Ballarat Bm58 on April 16 over 1200m, 7 len behind Nuts 'N' Bolts carrying 58.5kg at $19. Before that got back early 5th of 10 at Bendigo Bm58 on March 21 over 1400m, 5 len behind Aoife with 58.5kg at $7. Sure to be tough to beat from an inside alley.
1
ALYSHA WARREN
Silver, Black Brisbourne Racing Logo, Sleeves And Cap
8 2556x BANKROLL
PETER BURGUN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
P W Burgun, P J Bartholomew, S J Giles, C J Lovell, G P G O'connor, L A Rule, Ms E J Rule, A W Heinz, P T Heinz & D A Parsons
Gelding back from a spell of five months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at this track Bm58 December 16 over 1106m, 3.5 len behind My Haruconi carrying 60kg at $3.50. When resuming last campaign second of 7 at Bendigo Bm64 November 1 over 1100m, a head behind Material Dreams with 58kg at $17. Expect he will go well.
9
BRITTANY BUTTON
SKY BLUE, WHITE DOUBLE VEE, RED VEE, RED ARMBANDS AND CAP
9 0109x ZOULON
DAVID O'PREY
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
DJ O'Prey, C J Lamb, K L Pearson, Mrs K J Lindhe, C W Lindhe, G I Lieschke & Mrs S J Lieschke
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Wodonga 0 - 58 January 14 over 1100m, 7 len behind Monday Miss carrying 59.5kg at $9. When resuming last campaign ran last of 10 at Echuca Bm58 November 7 over 1000m, 8 len behind Nolan with 58kg at $41. Best form gives him a decent chance.
4
EMILY POZMAN
GREEN, WHITE SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
10 52543 HEROIC CHIEF
ANTHONY CHIBNALL
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
C Crook & J Chibnall
At the latest run 3rd of 13 at Seymour Bm58 on April 19 over 1400m, 4 len behind Gifted Gamer with 58kg at $26. The start before that 4th of 10 at Avoca 0 - 58 on April 6 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Oxley Jack with 58kg at $7. Nice draw so worth some thought.
3
LAURA LAFFERTY
Purple ,Navy Blue Halves, Yellow Lightning Bolt,Navy Blue sleeves,  Purple  halves,Yellow And Navy Blue Quartered Cap
11 54301 GOBBO'S MATE
ROSS PURCELL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
J Bourke & P A Sweeney
Most recently won by 0.5 len at Leeton Bm50 April 20 over 1150m defeating Miss Beautiful carrying 61kg at $6. The race before that failed to make an impression; 10th of 14 at Wagga Ctry Bm58 on March 28 over 1200m, 6 len behind Chasing A Quid with 55.5kg at $151. Likely to feel the pinch in this company.
11
JAKE DUFFY
BLUE, YELLOW EPAULETTES AND CAP
12 22921 WAGUNDA
ANDREW DALE
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
B A Harvey & P Hills
Most recently favourite; won by 0.5 len at Leeton Cl1-Sw April 20 over 1600m defeating Stipulator with 55kg at $3. Before that 2nd of 12 at Holbrook Bm45 on April 13 over 1400m, slow going nose behind Dark Legacy carrying 54.5kg at $7. Can't recommend against this lot.
7
C J PARISH
Burgundy, White Obelisk, Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
13 09560 KOYUGA BOUND
ANNALISE MARAGOS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Annalise Maragos & Lachlan Thompson
SCRATCHED
7
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Deep Navy, White Horseshoe, white horse, Checked Sleeves
14 00103 THRILL OFTHE FIGHT
NATHAN NEWTON
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
Ms D J Davis
At the latest run 3rd of 12 at Leeton Bm50 on April 20 over 1150m, 1.75 len behind Gobbo's Mate carrying 57.5kg at $12. The run before that second last of 11 at Tocumwal Bm45 on March 30 over 1300m, 14 len behind Lunar Landing with 56.5kg at $10. Not far from the winner last time but this is a tough assignment.
6
MILOS BUNJEVAC
ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE DOUBLE VEE, SKY BLUE SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE CHECKS AND STRIPED CAP