Kembla Grange   11 May 2024
 
GOING: H(10)

SUTTONS PROVINCIAL BENCHMARK 68 HANDICAP 1400m

Track: HEAVY 10   Rain (Max: 15)   Rail: Out 3m 1100m-W/Post, True Remainder.  

Off the inside draw Pharoah's Reign should bounce straight to the lead and set a solid tempo. EDGE OF REWARD (5) is in peak form of late and should handle soggy conditions. Proven at this type of trip and will put himself into the race early. Hard to jump off. HERB (7) hasn't been far away in recent runs and has proven form on heavy tracks. A big threat on home patch. DARK GLITTER (8) bounced back to form last start and has won on a genuine wet track. Treated fairly at the weights and capable of another competitive result. SCARLET PRINCE (3) is heading for longer trips but has a handy fresh record and is a real mudlark. Only had one trial but should be getting to the line late. SUGGESTED PLAY: Edge Of Reward win.
1 1164x DESERT VOICE
MITCHELL BEER
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
M D Beer, C H W Wong, A T Harrison, N Goedheer, J Ellis & Richbirds Racing (Mgr: R Richardson)
Resuming after a nine months break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at Lingfield All Weather 3yo Rating 85 August 15 over 1408m, 2.75 len behind Onight carrying 59kg at $9.50. On debut sixth of 10 at Salisbury Mdn-Sw May 27 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Be Frank with 58kg at $8.50. Likely to run well.
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ANGUS VILLIERS
Navy Blue, Purple VEE, Sleeves And Cap
2 30967 PHAROAH'S REIGN
GREGORY MCFARLANE
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
M D Shaw, Mrs J Shaw, D Shaw, Mrs T L Shaw, J Moussa, J Shaw, D Toskoski, S Herceg, M R Cutts & S Colosimo
Useful type. Resumes off a 31 day let-up. Most recently couldn't go on with it; ran last of 7 at Gosford Bm94 on April 10 over 1600m, slow going 11 len behind Bethencourt carrying 54kg at $21. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Wyong Bm78 on March 20 over 2100m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Double Cherry with 54.5kg at $8.50. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests.
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KEAGAN LATHAM
DARK GREEN, TWO GOLD CHEVRONS, COLLAR AND CUFFS, STARS SLEEVES AND CAP
3 7623x SCARLET PRINCE
MITCHELL BEER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M J Carlile, M D'Astoli, Lanichi Racing (Mgr: Ms S Zeitz), Purple Pocketeers (Mgr: M Turnbull), N Di Stella & J Riali
Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation third in a small field at Wyong Bm64 December 13 over 2100m, 3.5 len behind Supertrail with 60.5kg at $4.50. When resuming last campaign fifth of 12 at Narrandera N'dera Cup July 16 over 1600m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Prince Of Helena carrying 58kg at $12. Keeping safe.
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ALYSHA COLLETT
BLACK, RED LIGHTNING BOLT, RED POM POM
4 707x6 WESTERN FRONT
JAMES PONSONBY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs K L Ponsonby, G M Scott, J J Toohey, G J Nolan, Dr J R Whitfeld & J W Gibb
Second-up. First-up after two months 6th of 8 at Wyong Mid Bm68 on April 11 over 1350m, 2.5 len behind Chevron with 58.5kg at $81. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Rosehill Bm78 on January 13 over 1800m, 18 len behind Louisville with 55kg at $41. Take on trust.
6
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Red, Yellow Diamond Sash
5 x5313 EDGE OF REWARD
KRISTEN BUCHANAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Calibre Racing Group (Mgr: J Barrett), Tradepro Punters (Mgr: S Starkey), Spelunker Racing (Mgr: K Loder), F K Micheletto, R J Roser, B W Bidwell, J W Brandon, S S Wade, R M Gibney, C G Goddard, No Excuses (Mgr: P C Michael), C Davis, D Thornton, Action Men (Mgr: T Carrad), A M Kay & Ms S P Stanton
Racing well. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Newcastle Cond Bm68 on April 24 over 1500m, 1.2 len behind General Soho carrying 58kg at $6.50. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.5 len at Newcastle Cond Bm68 April 6 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Ljungberg with 56kg at $6. Has the ability to be in the finish.
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LEE MAGORRIAN
Light Blue, White Vee, Calibre Logo, Black Sleeves And Cap, Light Blue Seams
6 0857x SKY ACE
JOSEPH IBLE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Summertime Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J J Cordina)
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 7 at Hawkesbury Cond Bm68 October 19 over 2000m, 23 len behind Rise To It carrying 58.5kg at $51. When resuming last campaign second last of 9 at Wyong Bm68 August 3 over 1350m, 7 len behind Chain Of Gold carrying 60.5kg at $19. Faces a tough essay.
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ORANGE, BLACK AND WHITE CHECKED SASH
7 49x39 HERB
BENJAMIN SMITH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
A Bertuccio
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at this track 4yo+ Bm64 on April 9 over 1200m, on a wet track; 0.8 len behind Bully For You carrying 57.5kg at $4.50. Last start 9th of 12 at this track Cond Bm68 on April 20 over 1300m, slow going 3.5 len behind Jamberoo carrying 58.5kg at $4. Will be doing best work late.
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C REITH
YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE CONJOINED ML, RED SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE CAP
8 81063 DARK GLITTER
MICK VAN GESTEL
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
M F Van Gestel, Mrs L M Van Gestel, A K Mohindra, Mrs M T Mohindra, P Van Gestel, Mrs K L Van Gestel, D G Chapman, Mrs M J Chapman, C M Van Gestel, J R Van Gestel, Miss B L Van Gestel, Miss A L Van Gestel, A J Mohindra, Miss N M Chapman, Miss S L H Chapman, J Mohindra & K J Mohindra
At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Randwick Kensington 3&4yo Bm64 on April 25 over 1550m, 0.9 len behind Magnatear carrying 55kg at $26. The run before that 6th of 9 at Hawkesbury F&M Bm64 on April 18 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Gendarmerie with 58.5kg at $6. Put the writing on the wall last time.
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MIKAYLA WEIR
White, Red Maltese Cross, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
9 2726x SILVAKIA
BRAD WIDDUP
4YO  GREY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs M J Golding, Gurners Bloodstock Co (Mgr: M Ramsden), S L Paterson, M J Ralston, Mrs J L Cox, R J Cox, W J Ouston, Mrs D P Ouston, Ms A Hird, Ms D Andrich, D J Moore & M Buchanan
First-up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at Warwick Farm Bm64 December 20 over 2200m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Futtaim with 58kg at $5.50. When resuming last campaign fifth of 7 at Wyong Prov Bm64 September 1 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Blackcomb with 59.5kg at $8.50. Prepared to watch.
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ZAC WADICK
PALE GREEN, ORANGE STRIPES ,PALE GREEN sleeves , ORANGE STRIPES,orange cap
10 322x1 TARTANA
THERESA BATEUP
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Miss T M Bateup, J Govesis, A Stewart & C Attard
Second run back. First-up after six months won by 0.7 len at Gosford Mid 4yo+ Mdn April 25 over 1200m in soft going defeating Big Shooter with 57kg at $3. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at this track Prov Cl1 on October 7 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Midnight Opal with 55kg at $12. Strong winning chance.
4
LOUISE DAY
Red, Black Maltese Cross, White Sleeves
11 09924 CRYSTAL WATERS
PAUL MURRAY
6YO  BR/BL  MARE 55.0KG
A A Robinson, S J Baxter, B N Aiken, G Mcquillan, M T Kenny, S Papadopoulos, Mrs R G Cook, Mrs W F Barrett, P B Barrett, Ms J McCowan, Aggar Brothers Racing No. 2 (Mgr: B J Aggar) & P J & J Hill Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: P J Hill)
Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 9 at this track Bm64 on April 27 over 1500m, 0.8 len behind Napoleon Solo carrying 55kg at $19. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Canberra Bm65 on April 12 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Dead Of Night with 59.5kg at $26. Thereabouts last time out. Definite top-three prospect.
12
QUAYDE KROGH
Dark Blue, Yellow Hoops And Sleeves, Purple Cap
12 43617 LOZEN
CLAIRE LEVER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs C Lever, Mrs B J Browning, T J Browning, D I Walker, P Bolt, L Sammut, Mrs C Sammut, P Sammut, Mrs J Petrie, P Ambrosoli, Mrs B Nutman & Winning Moments (Mgr: N J Johnston)
Resumes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently 7th of 11 at Wellington Cl1-Sw on April 12 over 1700m, slow going 6 len behind Tokyo Run carrying 55.5kg at $10. The start before that won by a nose at Orange Mdn-Sw March 24 over 1610m on a soft track defeating O'explosive carrying 56.5kg at $4.50. Fully tested on her recent run.
10
GRANT BUCKLEY
NAVY, OLD GOLD EPAULETTES , WHITE SLEEVES
13 78734 OBELIUS
DALE WAGSTAFF
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Flyby Racing (Mgr: Ms R L Bolton)
At the latest run 4th of 9 at Merriwa Merr Cup Bm75 on April 27 over 1350m, 2.25 len behind Hemsted carrying 56kg at $4.50. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Muswellbrook Bm58 on April 21 over 1500m, in the wet; 1.75 len behind Hemsted carrying 60.5kg at $8.50. This is outside his grasp.
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JENNY DUGGAN
PURPLE, GREY SOUTHERN CROSS, STRIPED SLEEVES AND CAP