CHINCHILLA   20 May 2024
 
GOING: FM(2)

CHINCHILLA RSL BENCHMARK 50 Handicap 1400m

Track: GOOD 3     Rail: True.  

The Stone Mason, Azoustic and Lasco will be keen early so the tempo should be genuine. LASCO (7) is very consistent on the picnic circuit and has a fairly handy record over this trip, with 3 wins and 3 placings from 9 starts. He won't find this much harder than his recent assignments and Paul Hamblin will give every chance in the running. Can win. BARCLAY'S BANK (3) was a last start winner at the recent Burrandowan picnic meeting and will still be on the up with his fitness. He drops back in trip but has won twice over this journey in the past and he can win again. LITTLE SHOW (5) will be peaking third up and will find this easier than his first couple of starts in this campaign. A 3-kilo claim will help and from a good gate, he should be a solid each-way chance. BANKROLL BABE (12) has ability and is a top-three hope. SUGGESTED PLAY: Lasco to win.
1 6145x MISTER HEMSWORTH
INDIANA TURNER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 65.0KG
Ms J Sheahan, R J Schmidtke, M Mortimer, J Marshall, D S Perera, J L Saron, G Richardson, M R King, J Taylor, N J Dunlop, R L Emery, P E Benson, P R Mcdonnell, R L Konoroth, G J Power, D T Saron, P A Lampard, Mrs C A Fenton, D Carroll & Dr L K Loh
Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign fifth of 11 at Sunshine Coast Cl1-Sw January 19 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Chance With Wolves with 60kg at $2.10. Previously first up; third of 13 at Sunshine Coast Mdn October 22 over 1200m, 3 len behind Court Whispers with 59kg at $17. Each way.
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NAVY BLUE, AQUA CHECKS AND ARMBANDS, QUARTERED CAP, NAVY BLUE POM POM
2 216x4 ARCHER'S GAME
MARK CURRIE
5YO  BAY  MARE 65.0KG
Mrs W R Hick & L A Hick
Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 12 at Kilcoy F&M Bm58 on May 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Too Much Makeup carrying 58kg at $12. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Toowoomba Cl1 on September 30 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Kemi Zabi with 56kg at $15. Among the leading chances.
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JACE MCMURRAY
WHITE, MAROON HORSESHOE, MAROON SLEEVES, WHITE HALVES, QUARTERS CAP
3 5x341 BARCLAY'S BANK
GEOFFREY SCHRADER
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 65.0KG
G W Schrader, Mrs S G E Schrader & J A G Schrader
Useful type. At the latest run won by 2.75 len at Burrandowan Bm55 May 11 over 1740m defeating Valentino Tease carrying 58kg at $8. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at Jandowae Bm65 on May 4 over 1500m, 4 len behind Martini Dancer with 54.5kg at $11. Last-start winner worth including
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JADE METCALFE
WHITE, BLUE DIAMOND AND CAP
4 x9777 CHEVY NOVA
ELIZABETH BARNES
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 63.0KG
Ms E J Barnes
At the latest run 7th of 12 at Warwick 0 - 58 on May 9 over 1350m, 5 len behind Marcada with 55.5kg at $151. The run before that 7th of 9 at Thangool Bm55 on April 29 over 1400m, 8 len behind El Of A Senorita carrying 61.5kg at $61. Won't be beating too many of these home.
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ZAC SPRIE
RED, YELLOW FIVE STARS, RED AND YELLOW STRIPED SLEEVES
5 57x68 LITTLE SHOW
PAUL BUTTERWORTH
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 62.0KG
M R Blyth, Mrs M Blyth, T Meade, Mrs C Meade, J Hopkins, C Taplin, Mrs L Taplin, J G Goldspring, Anzan Racing (Mgr: A A Efstathis), J T Meade & Mrs J L H Meade
Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 10 at Rockhampton Cl1 on April 5 over 1100m, in the wet; 5 len behind Celestial Harbour carrying 57.5kg at $19. Last start 8th of 12 at Kilcoy Cg&E Bm58 on May 3 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Prince Of Sooview with 58kg at $12. Expected to go very well.
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TOM ORR
ORANGE, WHITE QUARTERS, WHITE SLEEVES, ORANGE AND WHITE QUARTERED CAP, WHITE POM POM
6 18x73 AZOUSTIC
WILLIAM PUGSLEY
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
D A Twist
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up eased back early on 7th of 9 at Cunnamulla Bm50 on April 25 over 1200m, 16 len behind Red Zorro carrying 62.5kg at $4. Last start 3rd in a small field at Quilpie Bm60 on May 11 over 1586m, 6 len behind The General with 57.5kg at $3.80. Has speed but unlikely to be there at the finish.
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AMY GRAHAM
YELLOW, BLACK SQUARE
7 5x213 LASCO
WILLIAM PUGSLEY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
W J Pugsley, Ms L M Pugsley, R W Anderson, D A Twist & T G Hartley
Useful type. Most recently 3rd in a small field at Quilpie Bm55 on May 11 over 1350m, 9 len behind Lip Sip Suk carrying 60kg at $2.80. The run before that won by a nose at Blackall 0 - 50 April 20 over 1200m defeating Daulat Machtigkuda with 62kg at $3. Among the winning hopes on best form.
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PAUL HAMBLIN
Hot Pink,Yellow FIVE Stars
8 1x567 VULTURE STREET
LINDSAY HATCH
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
N J Gaske
Resumes off a 31 day let-up. Most recently 7th of 12 at Gatton 0 - 58 on April 19 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Sock'emsid carrying 57.5kg at $4. The run before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 11 at Ipswich Cl1 on March 21 over 1200m, 4 len behind Coodarady with 52kg at $21. Encouraging effort last start. In the mix.
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DYLAN BENNETT
RED, YELLOW FIVE STARS, YELLOW SLEEVES, RED STARS,RED CAP,YELLOW STARS
9 44x10 AMAZING JOURNEY
CAITLIN JOHNSTONE
4YO  B/BR  MARE 60.0KG
Mrs C A Bills, K Tennyson, D L Tennyson & D G Irwin
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up scored a big 4 len win at Dalby Mdn April 20 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Hotfoot Performer carrying 53.5kg at $2.50. Second run from a spell second last of 11 at Toowoomba Cl1 on May 11 over 1200m, 16 len behind Ready To Boom with 55kg at $11. Better than that recent plain performance suggests.
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MADELEINE WISHART
NAVY BLUE, MAROON STAR, NAVY BLUE SLEEVES, MAROON DOUBLE ARMBANDS AND POM POM
10 x8550 TRUE PATRIOT
JOSH OLIVER
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Miss E Ljung, Miss B Goodwright & B Ciurleo
Most recently ran last of 12 at Warwick 0 - 58 on May 9 over 1350m, 9 len behind Marcada with 56.5kg at $26. The start before that 5th of 9 at Wondai Bm55 on April 25 over 1577m, 7 len behind Master Drumer carrying 57kg at $3.30. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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JOSHUA OLIVER
Blue, Pink Sleeves And Cap
11 3525x MIDNIGHT BOOM
INDIANA TURNER
5YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
I Turner
Dual acceptor. Resuming after a spell of five months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 11 at Ballina Bm50 December 26 over 1410m, 6 len behind Jimmy Neutron carrying 58kg at $6. First up last campaign fourth of 9 at Gatton 0 - 55 November 2 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Top Babe carrying 54kg at $21. Expect she will go well.
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D PEISLEY
NAVY BLUE, AQUA CHECKS AND ARMBANDS, QUARTERED CAP, NAVY BLUE POM POM
12 07404 BANKROLL BABE
T J DOUGALL
5YO  GREY  MARE 59.0KG
M Dorrington
Most recently 4th of 11 at Toowoomba Cl1 on May 11 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Ready To Boom with 54.5kg at $51. Before that 10th of 12 at Ipswich Cl2 on April 10 over 1666m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Bringme carrying 54kg at $101. Drawn well and is among the chances.
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NOZI TOMIZAWA
HOT PINK, DARK BLUE SEAMS, HOT PINK SLEEVES, DARK BLUE SEAMS, HOT PINK CAP
13 33224 RICHUNCLEMONEYBAGS
STACEY MESKEN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms S M Mesken, R J Weston & Mrs M F Weston
Most recently 4th of 10 at Burrandowan Bm60 on May 11 over 1175m, 5 len behind Masterplan with 53.5kg at $5.50. The start before that 2nd of 8 at Thangool Bm45 on April 29 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Imagine That carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. Better than that recent plain performance suggests.
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WANDERSON D'AVILA
Green, White Sash, Red Armbands And Cap
14 373x8 CONTESSA NILE
ROGER MILNE
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
R J Milne
Second run back. Comes off a 51-day let-up. First-up after two months got back early 8th of 10 at Gatton Cl1 on March 30 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Sir Carter with 54kg at $21. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 4th of 8 at Gold Coast Poly Cl1-Sw on October 21 over 1200m, 4 len behind Romanova carrying 57kg at $26. Don't underestimate.
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ALISHA DONALD
EMERALD GREEN, WHITE HORSESHOE, EMERALD GREEN AND WHITE QUARTERED CAP, WHITE POM POM
15 84x46 THE STONE MASON
RODNEY HAY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
R T Hay
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 9 at Thangool Bm45 on April 13 over 1075m, 2.5 len behind Sensationabull with 61.5kg at $12. Last start 6th of 12 at Thangool Bm45 on April 29 over 1200m, 9 len behind Obliquity carrying 63.5kg at $17. Fitter and should relish the step up to 1400m.
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SAMANTHA ZOLJAN
Light Blue, Black Sleeves, Cerise Armbands and Cap
16 64764 BRIGHT REALM
JOE GLEESON
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs E S Greer, Mrs M A Pedersen, N I Greer & C C Pederson
Last start 4th of 10 at Jandowae Bm45 on May 4 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Thief By Night with 63kg at $6. The race before that 6th of 10 at Goondiwindi Bm50 on April 13 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Lip Sip Suk carrying 59kg at $10. Wide draw too testing.
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KARL ZECHNER
BLACK, BLUE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK STARS, BLUE CAP
17 79971 DIAMOND FLYER
BEN ROBINSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
B L Robinson
Most recently 7th of 10 at Kilcoy Cg&E Bm58 on May 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Anarchy with 55.5kg at $81. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 11 at Beaudesert Cl2 on April 25 over 1100m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Super Duck carrying 54kg at $101. Has the ability to be in the finish.
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Green, Gold Stags
18 36226 LYNCHED
WAYNE NUGENT
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M B Lynch & Mrs J Lynch
Resumes off a 50 day let-up. At the latest run got back early 6th of 8 at Sunshine Coast Poly Cl1 on March 31 over 1600m, 4 len behind Moszur with 56kg at $13. The run before that 2nd of 10 at Warwick 0 - 55 on March 12 over 1500m, head behind Dragon Song carrying 56kg at $6.50. Wait until he shows more.
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M BUTLER
Green, Blue Maltese Cross
19 52x78 MY GIRL SKY
PAT RICHARDSON
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
S R Richardson & Mrs P M Richardson
Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 7 at Wandoan Bm45 on March 9 over 1200m, 11 len behind Sethlans carrying 61kg at $6. Last start ran last of 8 at Cunnamulla Bm60 on April 25 over 1400m, 26 len behind Lip Sip Suk with 56kg at $5. Prefer to see.
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W D O'CONNELL
RED, WHITE FIVE SPOTS, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS
20 03009 EPAUVESCENT
PAT DUFF
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
T A Smith, B De Gooijer, B J Richardson, Mrs T A Douglass & P Duff
Most recently ran last of 11 at Kilcoy 0 - 58 on May 3 over 1500m, slow going 13 len behind Sarodec with 52kg at $19. The race before that ran last of 11 at Ipswich Cl1 on April 10 over 1350m, slow going 14 len behind Aerial Dancer carrying 54kg at $101. Other runners are much more appealing.
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PURPLE, YELLOW SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS AND CAP