SKY RACING BENCHMARK 88 Handicap 1350m Track: HEAVY 9 Rain (Max: 25) Rail: Out 1m Entire. (Pent: 6.4). |
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Only a moderate tempo with no recognised leaders engaged. KANAZAWA (8) broke through for a win last start when second up from a spell, scoring by a neck over 1200m at Eagle Farm. Has a strong record at the third run in with two wins and a placing from four attempts so can go on with it. AT WITZ END (9) put the writing on the wall two back and got the job done by 3.5 lengths in open company over 1175m at Grafton last time. Tackling a deeper field but owns a good record at this track and trip. EAGLEMONT (1) was racing well before the spell, scoring over 1615m at this course two back. Proven fresh so has claims off a solid trial. THE DROVER (10) turned things around last start and got the job done by 1.2 lengths over 1400m at Eagle Farm. Draws well so is in the mix along with ARENTEE (2) who may appreciate the return to this venue. SUGGESTED PLAY: Kanazawa to back up the last-start win.
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EAGLEMONT
MATTHEW DUNN 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG O T I Racing (Mgrs: T Henderson & S Driscoll), Mrs D Grimsey, L Webb, Ms D McKeown, N Webb, P Farrugia, P Flavel, L Attrill, J Boyd,J & Mrs D Gurrieri, T Holland, R Koch, Oceans Six Racing, Maverick Racing, Uthmeyer Racing & Beartown No 19 Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second of 12 at Ballina Ballinacup January 25 over 1590m, soft track; 4 len behind Without Revenge with 61kg at $2. When resuming last campaign fifth of 15 at this track Cl3-Sw May 20 over 1350m, soft track; 2 len behind Brigantine with 59kg at $21. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope. |
13 JAMES ORMAN |
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2 | 95057 |
ARENTEE
CHRIS MEAGHER 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG Meagher Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: D J Bizzaca), J Prentice, R J Harvey, Oak Racing (Mgr: J M Roberts), Double Penny (Mgr: M Meagher), Jay Roch (Mgr: A L Davidson), C Rom & D Bizzaca Useful type. Last start 7th of 13 at Eagle Farm Hcp on March 16 over 1200m, 2 len behind Ned's Gully carrying 56.5kg at $7. The start before that 5th of 9 at this track Hcp on February 24 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Legal Esprit with 56.5kg at $15. Must be respected. |
8 V DURIC |
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MAGIC CHARLEE
MARK CURRIE 8YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Ms M M Fullarton, Mrs V A Brown, S J Green & Mrs L M Wardley Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 4th of 10 at Dalby Hcp on March 2 over 1200m, 3 len behind Circularity carrying 60.5kg at $21. Second run from a spell 5th of 13 at Eagle Farm Hcp on March 16 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Ned's Gully with 58.5kg at $26. Good job last start and has top-three aspirations. |
1 BAILEY WHEELER |
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ROMAN AUREUS
BRIAN WAKEFIELD 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Wakefield Racing (Mgr: Mrs N Wakefield), Dr J Lumley, P Savage, L Mclean, Ms H James, Ms C Lumley, C Bell, Miss L Mills, M Howe, F Godwin, Mrs D Godwin, Mrs J Mcgarry, N Matthew, D & A Hennessy, P Tedman, E Railton, Mrs J Flynn, M Shine & R G B Racing (Mgr: R Pugh) Useful gelding. At the latest run 9th of 13 at Eagle Farm Hcp on March 16 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Ned's Gully with 59.5kg at $21. Before that 6th of 9 at this track Hcp on February 24 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Legal Esprit with 57kg at $41. Watch for a big final furlong. |
2 JAKE MOLLOY |
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TIDAL CREEK
STUART KENDRICK 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs T Kendrick, J M Baker, K W Chia, M J Yelaska, K J Morse, B Schneider, M S Van Prooyen, Dr J C Cleeland, I J Corazzol, P Halfhyde & Kratzie Racing No 50 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann) Resuming after a spell of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at this track Cl6 November 11 over 1600m, soft track; 2 len behind Awesome Lad carrying 58.5kg at $3.80. Previously first up; seventh of 14 at Eagle Farm Cl3-Sw July 29 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Hasten Delight with 59kg at $41. Should be ready to run well. |
7 M RODD |
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STAMPE
GREGORY CORNISH 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG P R Gutzke & M R Schumacher Group 3 placegetter. Most recently raced on the pace before fading second last of 8 at Gold Coast Gold Jewel on March 9 over 1400m, 9 len behind Legal Esprit with 56kg at $51. The run before that ran last of 7 at Ipswich Hcp on February 29 over 1350m, slow going 6 len behind Don't Stop carrying 59kg at $26. Still likely to struggle after 3kg claim. |
14 MS YVETTE LEWIS |
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NIKAU SPUR
COREY & KYLIE GERAN 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG KO & KC Thoroughbred Racing Group Pty Ltd (Mgr: K J O'Brien), C G Geran, R J Hawkswell, Ms T M McGrath, K W Cockburn, J A Ward, B Oddi, J T Brennan, C R Dooley, S C Watterson, Ms S B Harris, Mrs C E Head, R A Watterson, K J O'Brien, P McPhee, Mrs L R Watterson & G M Goodrum Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second of 14 at Toowoomba Twba Cup September 23 over 2000m, 1.0 len behind Military Gambler with 53.5kg at $2.50. When resuming last campaign second last of 9 at Flemington Bm78 January 14 2023 over 1200m, 7 len behind D'jumbuck carrying 58.5kg at $10. This looks too tough. |
11 MARK DU PLESSIS |
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KANAZAWA
S O'DEA & M HOYSTED 5YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Ladbrokes Racing Club (Mgr: R J Stanaway) Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 13 at Sunshine Coast Bm78 on February 2 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Outweighed carrying 60.5kg at $13. Second run from a spell raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at Eagle Farm Cl6-Sw March 2 over 1200m defeating Our Magnus with 54kg at $10. Fitter and can go on with it. |
4 CEJAY GRAHAM |
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AT WITZ END
DANIEL BOWEN 8YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG J Thew & I J Crawford Recent form sound. Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; scored a big 3.5 len win at Grafton March Hare Bm86 March 17 over 1175m on a soft track defeating Andy carrying 60.5kg at $9.50. The run before that 4th of 11 at Gold Coast Bm78 on March 9 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Bring Me Kash carrying 60kg at $61. No reason he cannot salute again. |
5 D PEISLEY |
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10 | 37071 |
THE DROVER
DAMIEN BATTERS 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG W J Noonan Useful type. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.2 len at Eagle Farm Cl6 March 16 over 1400m defeating Tribeca Star carrying 56.5kg at $11. The race before that from last on the turn 7th of 12 at this track Bm70 on February 28 over 1350m, 3.5 len behind He's Heaven carrying 61.5kg at $5. Great chance to win again. |
3 MS N BERIMAN |
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WALKING PAINTING
R & W FREEDMAN 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Tricolours Racing & Syndications Pty Ltd, D F Hore-Lacy, A D Hore-Lacy, A D Doyle, C Murphy, Vitlanders 2, R J Ryan, S M W Charles, P M O'Shea, Oceans 4, D M Andrews, G C Clarkson, M Leverett, S Hannan, A D Kennedy, Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd, Morgcam Racing, World Series Group, Ztones & Woof Racing Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after six months raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 9 at Rosehill Bm88 on March 16 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Whinchat carrying 56.5kg at $21. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len at Toulouse March 22 2023 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Ascot Angel carrying 56kg at $2.50. Fitter but must improve sharply. |
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BAANONE
TONY & MADDYSEN SEARS 9YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG Mrs L J Sears, P R Burnitt, K W Chia & J R Bell Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 13 at this track Hcp on February 10 over 1350m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Never No More with 52kg at $26. Second run from a spell settled back and ran on when 5th of 7 at Ipswich Hcp on February 29 over 1350m, slow going 4.5 len behind Don't Stop carrying 54kg at $15. Finds a few better today. Can't recommend. |
9 ANGELA JONES |
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HARD REYVA
STUART KENDRICK 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Krew Racing (Mgr: N R Kendrick), Mrs T Kendrick, C McIntyre, A K Osborn, Mrs S Hunter, J Bruekers, J D'angelo, T Evans, Mrs A Evans, Dr A J Warren, S J Claridge, A Bell, B T Myles, A Myles, D Russell, D Medd, J D Roberts, F Laming & The Wounded Goat (Mgr: L M Erak) Useful gelding. Most recently 3rd in a small field at Ipswich Bm78 on March 16 over 1350m, 1.75 len behind Start Strutting with 58kg at $3. The start before that 8th of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on March 2 over 1400m, 6 len behind Winston Smurfhill with 60kg at $21. First four chance on the back of the last effort. |
12 ROBBIE DOLAN |
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TARA JASMINE
PHILIP MINTER 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Mrs Y M Cahill, Miss F E Cahill & W M O'Donnell Last start from last on the turn 8th of 13 at Eagle Farm Hcp on March 16 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Ned's Gully with 54kg at $51. Before that ran last of 10 at Dalby Hcp on March 2 over 1200m, 11 len behind Circularity carrying 53kg at $14. Hard to make a case on recent form. |
10 J BYRNE |
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MOONAN ME
MICHAEL LAKEY 6YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG C J Garrard Dual acceptor. Useful gelding. Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Last start second last of 12 at Eagle Farm Bm68 on February 17 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Seneschal carrying 60kg at $14. The start before that won by 0.6 len at this track Bm75 February 1 over 1350m on a soft track defeating Bold Pedro with 54kg at $4. Mediocre effort last start but is capable of better. |
6 CASEY WADDELL |