GOLD COAST POLY   27 Apr 2024
 
GOING: N

JONKER FIRST WEANLINGS BENCHMARK 58 Handicap 1540m

Track: SYNTHETIC     Rail: True.  

Stormtrooper has good gate speed and can overcome the wide alley to lead. PERNELL (1) has a big weight but comes in off a last-start win in higher grade over this course and distance. Has won four times on this track, has barrier one and was scratched from another race on the card to run here. So long as he gets clear running when he needs it he can be in the finish again here. VANCITY (8) has been freshened since running on OK for sixth in Ipswich Class 4 at her most recent. Won twice at Ipswich earlier this campaign and draws well. Watch for her to be finishing strongly. STORMTROOPER (16) was beaten as short-priced favourite at Gympie last start but before that was only a length away in similar company as a $4.60 chance at this track. Can measure up with the 3kg claim of Shania Willis. FIFTY CARATS (14) ran fourth in a benchmark 62 at big odds at this track last week. A repeat of that can see her in the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Pernell to win.
1 92641 PERNELL
JAY BELLAMY
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 63.0KG
C J Smith, Miss C Potter, R Marshall, B Bogle, J J J Reimann, J Atthews, P Miles, M Bennett, J Brown, E J Moloney, S Dwyer, A Srpek, P G Sturgeon, C S Fiddyment, Mrs P Dwyer, Mrs A Tighe & J C T Bellamy
Dual acceptor. Racing well. At the latest run won by 0.8 len at this track Bm62 April 20 over 1540m defeating All's Fair carrying 57kg at $4.50. The start before that 4th of 10 at this track Bm68 on April 13 over 1200m, 2 len behind Minks Star carrying 57kg at $10. Coming off a last-start win and races well this track. Looks hard to beat again.
1
JAI WILLIAMS
Red, White Star, COLLAR, White Sleeves, Red Seams
2 44242 BREAKING GROUND
JACK BRUCE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Jack Bruce Racing (Mgr: J P Bruce), P S Farrugia, L P Chew, Mrs M Clayton, Ms J F Cosgriff, L A Jorgensen, M King, S Marshall, A D Mapley, B J Maynard, Mrs L E Nairn, M G Veal, Ms M E Mooney & B D Mooney
Form hard to fault. At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at this track Bm55 on April 20 over 1540m, nose behind Reformist with 61.5kg at $3.30. The start before that 4th of 9 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm60 on April 7 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Joe Mama carrying 60kg at $6. Started favourite last start in similar race here and just missed. Looks a genuine hope again.
6
N CALLOW
WHITE, BLACK DIAGONAL STRIPES, PINK MALTESE CROSS, PINK SLEEVES, WHITE HALVED
3 46321 TAKUNAI
JEFF DUNN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
J F Stewart, Mrs J E Stewart & K E Judge
Going well. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by a head at this track Bm55 April 13 over 1540m defeating Sarsen with 61.5kg at $4. Before that 2nd in a small field at Beaudesert Cl4 on March 30 over 1650m, on a wet track; 1.3 len behind This'llbetheone carrying 54kg at $5. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.
7
RIKKI JAMIESON
Yellow, Red Hoops, Black Sleeves, Red Cap
4 346x5 GLEAMING LEGEND
MARCUS WILSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
M J Wilson, A W Bowen, A W Cameron, Mr Goltz, Mrs B D Gallaher, Mrs C L Hohnke, Miss D M Andrew, G J Schouten, J J Spiteri, J E Spiteri, K W Moulton, M J L Beretta, P Stephenson, Mrs P E Worrell, R M Liberatore, T Anderson, T E F Gilmer, Waikikamukau Racing, L L Smith
Second run back. First-up after five months from last on the turn 5th of 7 at this track Bm58 on April 13 over 1200m, 4 len behind Price Cost carrying 60kg at $21. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Grafton Mdn on September 11 over 1215m, 1.2 len behind Saddles carrying 57.5kg at $4.50. One of the chances.
9
D PEISLEY
BLACK, LIME GREEN DIAGONAL STRIPES, WHITE SASH, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, BLACK AND WHITE DIAGONAL STRIPES, WHITE CAP, LIME GREEN QUARTERS, BLACK PEAK
5 59512 SARSEN
MARYANN BROSNAN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms M D Brosnan
Going well. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track Bm55 on April 13 over 1540m, head behind Takunai with 59.5kg at $2.30. The run before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at this track Bm55 March 23 over 1540m defeating Young Pip carrying 59.5kg at $4.50. Worth thought on latest effort.
11
WHITE WITH BLACK SEAMS
6 20361 ARCHERS REIGN
JOSH SWEENEY
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
J Sweeney
Dual acceptor. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at this track Mdn-Sw April 20 over 1200m defeating I Am Amazes with 57.5kg at $5.50. Before that 6th of 14 at Grafton Super Mdn-Sw on April 14 over 1410m, slow going 3 len behind Friend In Need carrying 58.5kg at $17. Broke through last start. This tougher from wide draw but worth consideration.
12
GIRISH GOOMANY
YELLOW, PURPLE STAR, GREEN SLEEVES, YELLOW CAP, PURPLE STAR CAP
7 59821 NAILS AND PRIDE
MARCUS WILSON
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
W S Racing, Mr A James, Mr D S Martin, D J L Racing, Mr P A Sherlock, Mr T Raineri, Mr P J Falzon, Mr M A Petersen, Mr J Pereira, Mr D Schieb, Mr C Woolley, Ms S R L Jeanneret, Mr J P Booker, Mr M J Foord, Mr L Prince, Mr D Zappone, Mr D A Watts, Miss D M Andrew, Mr A W Cameron & Ms J C Hooper
Going well. Last start won by 2 len at this track Mdn April 13 over 1540m defeating Irene's Best carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. The start before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 7 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 23 over 1540m, 4 len behind Sierra De Gredos carrying 58.5kg at $26. Scored a maiden win last time and is worth thought again.
10
BRENDAN WARD
White, Winners Stall Racing logo, Navy And Maroon Checked Sleeves And Cap
8 71176 VANCITY
TONY SHEEHAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
T Sheehan
Resumes off a 37 day let-up. Most recently 6th of 9 at Ipswich Cl4 on March 21 over 1690m, 4 len behind Ella Te Ama carrying 54kg at $14. Before that from last on the turn 7th of 9 at Doomben Cl3 on March 6 over 1650m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Smooth Torque with 54kg at $41. Won two in a row at Ipswich earlier this campaign and has drawn well here. Watch for her to hit the line well.
2
WANDERSON D'AVILA
LIME GREEN, RED FIVE STARS AND SLEEVES
9 137x0 CHAYSE 'N' ADAM
SCOTT MORRISEY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
R P Flannery, A Jordon & R McCormack
Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 11 at Doomben Bm65 on April 17 over 1350m, 6 len behind Skywriter carrying 55kg at $12. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Ipswich 0 - 62 on December 6 over 1666m, 1.2 len behind Daintree Diva carrying 56.5kg at $5. Fitter for this and drops in grade. One for the multiples.
6
MICHAEL CAHILL
White, Navy Blue Fleur De Lys, Sleeves and Cap
10 72065 MARTINI DANCER
AMANDA PARK
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
N W Barnes, The Old Nags Punters Club (Mgr: B Jakes), B P Park, M J Hancock, Mrs K S Shields, D E J Hunt, Mrs J A Roberts, M J Murphy, S R Teepa, A L McRoberts & Ms C M Erickson
Comes off a 30 day let-up. At the latest run got back early 5th of 10 at Toowoomba Bm60 on March 28 over 1300m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Demon Delivera with 58kg at $41. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Toowoomba Bm60 on February 17 over 1625m, 4.5 len behind Skater with 56.5kg at $10. Fully tested on her recent run.
16
PAUL HAMMERSLEY
PURPLE, WHITE HOOPS, HOOPED SLEEVES
11 x9874 METSI
DALE GROVES
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
M Di Carlo
At the latest run 4th of 8 at Ballarat 0 - 58 on April 7 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Alice Downs with 57.5kg at $21. The run before that 7th of 13 at Geelong 0 - 58 on March 16 over 1715m, 5 len behind Triggerific with 58kg at $101. First run for new stable. Draw doesn't help chances.
15
NATHAN FAZACKERLEY
Black, Gold Horse And Armbands, Gold Cap, Black Horse
12 76321 SUPER FAIR
MARK CALLAGHAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Ms N J R Renyard
Comes off a 30 day let-up. At the latest run favourite; scored a big 4 len win at Toowoomba Mdn March 28 over 1625m in heavy going defeating Man Talk with 55kg at $3. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Sunshine Coast Poly Mdn on March 10 over 1600m, 4 len behind Divakara with 55.5kg at $9. Coming off maiden win but faces another test here.
4
Jag Guthmann-Chester
Orange, Silver Fleur De Lys, Black Sleeves, Silver Diamonds
13 23625 MARLEEDOONE
ADAM CAMPTON
6YO  GR/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs M S Cook
Dual acceptor. Most recently from last on the turn 5th of 9 at this track Bm55 on April 20 over 1540m, 2.25 len behind Reformist with 59kg at $4.50. The race before that came from the tail of the field 2nd of 12 at this track Cl1 on April 6 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Sonny Daze carrying 54kg at $3.50. Worth thought.
13
BLACK, WHITE EPAULETTES WITH ROYAL BLUE OUTLINE, WHITE AND ROYAL BLUE STRIPED CAP
14 93674 FIFTY CARATS
KURT GOLDMAN
7YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
T G Johnston
At the latest run 4th of 9 at this track Bm62 on April 20 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Noble Style with 55.5kg at $51. The start before that 7th of 10 at Grafton Bm58 on April 9 over 1230m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Spill The Secret carrying 58.5kg at $11. No surprise if she was in the finish.
3
LILLI BARR
GOLD, WHITE ARMBAND, WHITE CAP
15 55x00 SING A RAINBOW
A & D SIMPSON
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Mr C L Richards, Mrs A Richards
Second-up. First-up after five months ran last of 12 at Ipswich Cl1 on April 10 over 1350m, slow going 10 len behind Quothquan with 56.5kg at $51. Previously second-up didn't finish the race at Ballarat Bm64 September 22 over 1600m. Unlikely to threaten.
8
GREEN YELLOW, SILVER FIVE STARS, SILVER SLEEVES, GREEN YELLOW STARS, SILVER CAP, GREEN YELLOW STAR CAP
16 52645 STORMTROOPER
BRETT STURGESS
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
B T Sturgess, J C Stephan & Mrs L Stephan
Most recently 5th of 9 at Gympie Bm50 on April 13 over 1470m, 7 len behind Late Night Devil carrying 60.5kg at $2.60. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track Bm55 on April 6 over 1540m, 1.1 len behind Au Revoir carrying 57kg at $4.50. Can atone.
8
SHANIA WILLIS
RED, TAN AND MAROON CHECKED SASH, CHECKED CAP
17 16x30 LYNDALL
PAULA BARRON
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs P L Barron, Mrs S A O'Sullivan & Ms P H Newham
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 11 at Warwick 0 - 55 on March 12 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Rothero Essgee with 55kg at $14. Last start ran last of 15 at Sunshine Coast 0 - 58 on April 12 over 1400m, on a wet track; 17 len behind Temper The Storm with 54kg at $26. Others appear to have stronger claims here.
11
S CORMACK
Gold, Green Star, Striped Sleeves
18 46438 FIVE STAR DECANTER
GREGORY CORNISH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Miss A L Hamilton
Most recently second last of 9 at this track Bm55 on April 20 over 1540m, 3 len behind Reformist with 55.5kg at $26. The run before that 3rd of 9 at this track Bm55 on April 6 over 1540m, 0.7 len behind Au Revoir with 55.5kg at $21. Capable of figuring.
5
ANDREW SPINKS
PINK, BLACK HALVES, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, BLACK CAP, PINK quartered cap