Taree   06 May 2024
 
GOING: H(10)

GLOUCESTER MAGPIES BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 2000m

Track: HEAVY 10   Rain (Max: 19)   Rail: True.  

The trio Every Effort, Amalfi Amore and Akauwheo will set a strong tempo. CROWN'M (6) steps out to this trip for the first time this prep and looks ready to peak fifth-up. Ran on late in the heavy (8) conditions when third over 1605m at Tuncurry on April 18. Placed this distance range last prep and drop in grade suits. The one they have to beat. GOT AN INSPIRATION (2) will relish the sharp drop in grade after struggling when ninth over 2400m at Randwick Kensington in BM78 grade on April 25. Back in trip and expected to figure prominently. AKAUWHEO (5) only has the one win from 14 starts and has excellent wet track credentials. Up in trip when a wilting 11th over 1890m at Newcastle on April 24. Go on previous two runs when assessing his chances. EVERY EFFORT (8) has a good record over this track and trip and on the quick back-up after finishing fourth over 1800m at Merriwa on April 27. Senior rider on and gets through the conditions. SUGGESTED PLAY: Crown'm to win.
1 66785 A SILVERY WARRIOR
DEAN JACKSON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
D Jackson
Dual acceptor. Most recently got back early 5th of 10 at Tamworth Mornington Bm83 on April 26 over 2100m, slow going 8 len behind Aimpoint carrying 55kg at $26. The start before that got back early 8th of 13 at Randwick Highway-C3 on April 20 over 1400m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Belvedere Boys with 54kg at $151. Fully tested on his recent run.
8
WHITE, RED FOUR LEAF CLOVER, RED AND YELLOW CHECKED SLEEVES, RED CAP, YELLOW QUARTERS
2 07689 GOT AN INSPIRATION
MARK MINERVINI
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Minervini Racing (Mgr: Mrs M Minervini), Mrs M Dean, Kick On Racing (Mgr: E Green), P Till, A Watts, Ms J Howell, McWoodleod Racing (Mgr: Mrs J Mcleod), R Webb, R Rowlands, G Boyes, Wungali Racing (Mgr: R Dailey), R Gurr, S Jocumsen, Fun Forwhite (Mgr: Mrs S White), Dailey Racing & D McManus
Last start ran last of 9 at Randwick Kensington Bm78 (74) on April 25 over 2400m, 15 len behind Rattle And Hum carrying 54kg at $41. The race before that got back early 8th of 10 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on April 18 over 2000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Kingdom Of Logres carrying 56.5kg at $16. A big spike in form is anticipated.
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GRANT BUCKLEY
 Gold, Black Vee And Cap
3 0x578 SINGAPURA
MS C REID
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G J Andison
At the latest run 8th of 11 at Wyong Cl1 on April 11 over 1600m, 6 len behind Professor Pickles carrying 55kg at $51. The race before that got back early 7th of 10 at this track Cl1 on March 26 over 1400m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Pennart carrying 59kg at $15. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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J PENZA
BLACK ,,GREY DIAMONDS, YELLOW SLEEVES AND CAP
4 06084 AMALFI AMORE
TERRY EVANS
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
R Khoury & Mrs A James
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Tuncurry Bm66 on April 18 over 1605m, on heavy track; 2.25 len behind Pennart carrying 55kg at $19. The start before that 8th of 14 at this track Ctry Bm58 on April 2 over 1400m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Sixspeed with 57.5kg at $26. Happy enough to dismiss in this field.
4
JEFF KEHOE
Green, White Diamond band,Yellow Sleeves ,Cap
5 x4330 AKAUWHEO
KRIS LEES
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
St Aubins Scone Partnership (Mgr: Ms C L Fraser)
Dual acceptor. At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 11 at Newcastle Prov Bm64 on April 24 over 1890m, 10 len behind La Vesuvius with 55kg at $26. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at this track Cl1-Sw on April 2 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Awesome Tycoon with 57kg at $6.50. Forward showing expected.
6
A GIBBONS
YELLOW, RED STRIPES
6 x1693 CROWN'M
MS K OWEN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
A Leopold & Ms L C Leopold
Dual acceptor. Most recently 3rd of 9 at Tuncurry Bm66 on April 18 over 1605m, in the wet; 1.75 len behind Pennart carrying 55kg at $12. The start before that 9th of 13 at Newcastle Cl1 on April 3 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Hellbent On You carrying 52kg at $151. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
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SERG LISNYY
Navy Blue, Red bib, Trident And Cap,COLLAR
7 7x692 JACINDA BELLE
SALLY TAYLOR
7YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
P C Hardy & B G Hardy
At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Armidale Bm58 on April 15 over 1900m, slow going 0.6 len behind Mindspace carrying 55kg at $16. The race before that got back early 9th of 14 at Grafton Ctry Bm58 on March 25 over 1625m, slow going 4 len behind Never Island carrying 55kg at $26. In the money at the latest appearance and is among the chances.
1
COBI VITLER
Red, Orange Seams, Yellow Cap, Red Spots
8 52454 EVERY EFFORT
WAYNE SEELIN
7YO  GR/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
G P Churcher & Mrs J J Churcher
At the latest run 4th of 8 at Merriwa Bm50 on April 27 over 1800m, 5 len behind Beg Me with 56kg at $4. The run before that 5th of 10 at Scone Cl1-Sw on April 16 over 2200m, 5.5 len behind Ripping Missile with 57.5kg at $15. Going well. Leading chance.
3
ASHLEY MORGAN
GREEN YELLOW, PURPLE FIVE SPOTS, DARK BLUE SLEEVES, GREEN YELLOW STRIPE, DARK BLUE STRIPED CAP
9 03068 BIDGEE ELLY
T J HIGGINS
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
T J Higgins & A M Lee
Last start ran last of 8 at Grafton Bm66 on April 14 over 2220m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Wannawinwin carrying 55kg at $101. The race before that 6th of 12 at Grafton Cl1-Sw on March 25 over 2135m, slow going 5.5 len behind Giddy Gan's Joy with 53kg at $101. Has to find a few lengths.
5
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
 WHITE, BLACK SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP