Albury   20 May 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

YACKANDANDAH PARK BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 900m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 18)   Rail: Out 3.5m 1200m-350m. Cutaway Applies, True Remainder.  

Solid tempo from Malabar Queen and Rumours Abound battling for the lead in a high-pressure contest. SWIFT ENUFF (5) building a nice record and back in her right class after finishing a solid sixth over 1000m at Wagga in C3 company on May 3. At her top now and looks one of the major players. HURRICANE THUNDER (2) returns from a spell after showing ability in stronger company in town last time in. Came to the end of his prep when seventh over 1200m at Sandown Lakeside) on January 31. Now in the Mitchell Beer yard and the blinkers come off. Must be kept safe. MR TIME (11) thereabouts of late and stays in the mix after finishing third at Leeton over 1050m on April 20. Has place prospects. RUMOURS ABOUND (3) freshened since she raced on speed but faded to finish midfield over 1000m at this track on March 22. Has a wide gate to overcome. Cannot be discounted. SUGGESTED PLAY: Swift Enuff to win.
1 5270x ALTROVE
ROBERT WELLINGTON
4YO  BROWN  MARE 61.0KG
J B Wellington, Mrs E Wellington & Mrs S A Wellington
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at this track Bm66 February 18 over 1175m, 4 len behind Shooting For Stars with 56kg at $10. Previously first up; fifth of 9 at Wodonga Bm64 November 24 over 1100m, in the wet; 5 len behind Zoulon with 58.5kg at $9.50. Happy to risk.
8
AMY O'DRISCOLL
WHITE,PURPLE,LIME,PURPLE HORIZONTAL RAYS,WHITE SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBANDS,CAP,LIME QUARTERS
2 9547x HURRICANE THUNDER
MITCHELL BEER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Patriot Hurricane Thunder, Greenman, R Darrah, B Matthews, B Evans, Do Something Racing, T Nicholson, S Hosick, C R Hosick, P Badr, M Anstee, J Gallaher, Boys 'n' Babes, Miss C Meakins, Ms R Mccarthy, C Vella, The Fat Redheads & Racing Eagles
Resumes after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Cl1 January 31 over 1200m, 6 len behind Hey Fat Cat carrying 58kg at $26. First up last campaign ran last of 9 at Moonee Valley Bm64 November 24 over 1200m, soft track; 10 len behind No Drama carrying 58.5kg at $4.50. Expect a forward showing.
9
N SOUQUET
White, Black Star, Red Cap
3 x10x4 RUMOURS ABOUND
RON STUBBS
4YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
S J Hetherton, B D Clarke, M Coates, R F Goddard, P J Stubbs, P C Vella, T L Burns, C L Campbell, P A Dempsey, M Dyordyevic, D R Luhrs, D Martin, B Tyrell, G H Habermann, The Big Show Punting (Mgr: B Barber) & Robust Punters Club (Mgr: P A Dempsey)
Second run back. Comes off a 59-day let-up. First-up after seven months 4th of 10 at this track Cl2 on March 22 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Ticklebelly carrying 57kg at $1.90. Previously second-up ran last of 16 at Randwick Highway-C2 on August 19 over 1100m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Derry Grove carrying 56kg at $6. Should progress from that first-up run.
12
J LYON
WHITE,GRAY,BLUE,BLACK HORIZONTAL RAYS,WHITE SLEEVES,BLUE BLACK ARMBANDS
4 7188x VERY SHAMUS
PAUL MCVICAR
6YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
P McVicar, F Macheda, C Thornton, D Dillon, C Harper, R Wilson, J I Bilney, C L Blomeley, W Pyle, M Jackson, Z Colovic & J Colovic
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at this track Bm66 December 16 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Oh No Mikki with 57.5kg at $17. Previously first up; ran last of 9 at Corowa Cl3 November 6 over 1000m, 5 len behind Gulf Of Aden with 55.5kg at $21. Marginal prospects.
3
B VALE
LIGHT BLUE, PINK BRACES, BLACK STRIPE, PINK SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE STRIPES, BLACK STRIPE, PINK CAP
5 18x16 SWIFT ENUFF
GARY COLVIN
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
G Colvin, J Keough, J Tough, Mrs S Tough, K Keough, Mrs M Keough, Mrs R Keough & J Keough
Third-up today. First-up won by a nose at Wagga Riverside Ctry Cl1 April 8 over 1065m in the wet defeating Prophet Time with 57kg at $4.50. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 14 at Wagga Cl3 on May 3 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Best Intent carrying 55kg at $7. Profiles nicely. Top chance.
7
D BEASLEY
FLUORESCENT YELLOW, NAVY BLUE HORSESHOE, QUARTERED CAP
6 25x98 SKAIFEE
THERESA BATEUP
6YO  GR/B  GELDING 58.0KG
Miss T M Bateup & Emanem (Mgr: Miss M H A Briet)
Third-up today. Resuming raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 11 at Moruya Bm66 on April 26 over 1010m, 2.75 len behind Rare Beauty with 55kg at $26. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at Queanbeyan Bm58 on May 12 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind She's Jessie carrying 59kg at $11. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
10
JACK MARTIN
Red, Black Maltese Cross, White Sleeves
7 x006x STAR OF MATTNER
TYSON BARTON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
T N Barton
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Woolamai Pic-Trpy January 13 over 1008m, 7 len behind The Cruiser with 68.5kg at $10. First up last campaign second last of 11 at Corowa Bm58 December 5 over 1200m, 6 len behind Solvere carrying 58.5kg at $8. May need this run.
5
J KEATING
GOLD, PURPLE AND PINK BRACES, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES AND CAP
8 3555x DANCING WITH KITTY
PAUL MCVICAR
6YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
P McVicar, A J Arnold, G R Wren, D P Midson, D F Ryan & J J Midson
Mare back from a spell of six months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at Hay Bm58 November 25 over 1200m, 20 len behind Solvere carrying 55kg at $3.50. Previously first up; second last of 10 at Swan Hill Bm64 August 3 over 975m, 6 len behind Deep Blast carrying 54kg at $101. Has claims on best form.
1
JOSH RICHARDS
LIGHT BLUE, PINK BRACES, BLACK STRIPE, PINK SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE STRIPES, BLACK STRIPE, PINK CAP
9 73248 MALABAR QUEEN
ANDREW DALE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
A Dale, Shock Racing (Mgr: S Hockey), J Antonello & M D Antonello
Resumes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently 8th of 10 at Leeton Cl2 on April 20 over 1050m, 9 len behind Irish Consort carrying 51kg at $8. The start before that second last in a small field at Berrigan Bm58 on March 16 over 1100m, 7 len behind Mountain Ibis carrying 55kg at $5. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
6
HOLLY DURNAN
Sky Blue, White Maltese Cross, Sky Blue Cap
10 21326 MISS BEAUTIFUL
ANDREW DALE
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
B A Harvey & P Hills
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 13 at Benalla F&M Bm58 on May 7 over 1206m, 3.5 len behind Refreshing with 51kg at $41. The run before that 2nd of 12 at Leeton Bm50 on April 20 over 1150m, 0.5 len behind Gobbo's Mate with 57kg at $7. Among the winning chances.
11
BRITTANY BUTTON
Burgundy, White Obelisk, Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
11 01543 MR TIME
MARCUS O'CONNOR
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
M J O'Connor, Mrs L O'connor, W J Methven & Miss LR O'Connor
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 30-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Leeton Cl2 on April 20 over 1050m, 5.5 len behind Irish Consort with 55.5kg at $4. The race before that 4th of 10 at Holbrook Bm50 on April 13 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Dustin Dhahran with 59.5kg at $5. Sure to be about the money.
4
C J PARISH
Purple, Light Blue Hoops ,purple sleeves,light blue Armbands, purple cap,light blue Hooped
12 15x70 WESTMINSTER ABBE
STEVE CUNNINGHAM
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
S S Cunningham, Ms D Baker & A Mcgennisken
Second run back. First-up after seven months 7th of 9 at Tomingley Pic Cl2t on April 27 over 800m, 4.5 len behind Redline with 66.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Corowa Mdn-Sw on September 19 over 900m, 5.5 len behind Fileeta with 59kg at $61. Fitter but must improve sharply.
2
SARAH MCDONOUGH
Royal Blue, Gold Five Stars, Gold Sleeves ,Gold Cap
13 31156 GONE AHEAD
DALE PLANT
5YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
D Marino
Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Most recently faded in the straight 6th of 13 at Seymour Bm58 on April 19 over 1000m, 4 len behind Demon Blood with 50.5kg at $101. Before that second last in a small field at Balnarring Pic-Trpy3 on March 10 over 1008m, 6 len behind Beldivian with 64.5kg at $3.50. Still likely to struggle after 1.5kg claim.
10
MS HANNAH LE BLANC
PINK, PURPLE DIAMONDS AND ARMBANDS, QUARTERED CAP
14 9875x LENNOX ROAD
GRAHAM BYATT
10YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
G K Byatt, J Huggett & N A Dickinson
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at Tumbarumba Bm50 January 27 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind A Bit Racey with 54kg at $4.50. When resuming last campaign ninth of 12 at Gundagai Bm50 January 1 over 1000m, 5 len behind Pretty Panda carrying 54.5kg at $7. Has claims on best form.
11
ELLA MCGUIRK
PURPLE, YELLOW LIGHTNING BOLT, WHITE ARMBANDS, PURPLE CAP, YELLOW LIGHTNING BOLT
15 49576 HI POPPY
ROSS PURCELL
7YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
C A Moloney & Mrs A N Moloney
Dual acceptor. Last start led to the turn then faded 6th of 13 at this track Cl1 on May 10 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Champagne Sharon with 55kg at $61. The run before that 7th of 11 at Deniliquin Bm 50 Hcp on April 25 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Mighty Feat with 55.5kg at $8. Draws well and is a strong winning chance.
2
HANNAH WILLIAMS
WHITE, RED AND BLACK CHECKED BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, RED AND BLACK CHECKED ARMBANDS