Tamworth   21 Jun 2024
 
GOING: S(5)

CLUBS NSW BENCHMARK 66 HANDICAP 2100m

Track: SOFT 5   Clouds (Max: 15)   Rail: Out 3.5m 1200m-350m. True Remainder.  

Nature Boy should be able to find the front. TIGON PRINCESS (6) is racing in career-best form after getting off the mark at start six with a dominant 1.2 len win over 1600m at Wyong on June 6. Extra distance shouldn't pose a problem and can win again. SIX FOOT SONG (1) is racing well on the provincial circuit this time in and will find this more to his liking after finishing fifth over 2000m at Wyong on June 6. Expecting more today on the firmer track from the inside gate. NATURE BOY (4) back in trip with the 58kg when a plodding 11th over 1600m at Moree on June 4. Go on solid earlier runs over this trip when assessing his chances. Has genuine top-three prospects. KING CORNELIUS (5) won well two back before disappointing in much stronger company when tenth over 1614m at Taree on June 9. Best form is over this trip and looks good each-way value. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 6,1,4,5.
1 8x515 SIX FOOT SONG
JAKE HULL
5YO  GREY  GELDING 61.0KG
J J O'Connor & P Mathews
Last start 5th of 13 at Wyong Bm64 on June 6 over 2000m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Whetu carrying 59kg at $11. The start before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.7 len at Newcastle Prov Bm68 May 25 over 1890m in soft going defeating Magicon carrying 55kg at $9. Can do much better.
1
BEN LOOKER
BLACK, WHITE BRACES, PURPLE STRIPE, PURPLE SLEEVES, CAP
2 74220 TOROWOTO
CRAIG MARTIN
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Mr B R Lynch, Mr J P Dare, Mrs K S Dowie, Mr W R Lynch, Mrs S Fleming, Mrs L A Wheeler, Mr G A Patterson, Mr G V Bird, Mr W J Schembri, Mr K W Walsh, J M Fleming & Rimrock Thoroughbreds
Last start ran last of 14 at Scone Bm66 on June 11 over 1700m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Rothrock with 61kg at $26. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 7 at Muswellbrook Bm74 on May 13 over 2300m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Got An Inspiration carrying 57kg at $6.50. Can do a lot better than that last run.
7
A GIBBONS
WHITE, RED SQUARE, RED CHECKED SLEEVES AND CAP
3 8x098 JETPACK VERDI
SALLY TORRENS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
A Barrow
Resumes off a 58 day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 8 at Ipswich Bm68 on April 24 over 2180m, on a wet track; 21 len behind Contrition carrying 57kg at $4. The race before that 9th of 11 at Eagle Farm Cl3-Sw on April 6 over 1820m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Connecticut with 58.5kg at $26. Needs to find several lengths to threaten.
4
JACK BAKER
Sky Blue, White five Stars, Black Sleeves, White Stars, Sky Blue Cap, White Star
4 64220 NATURE BOY
LEA SELBY
7YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs L F Selby
Last start 11th of 14 at Moree Ctry Bm58 on June 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Kaihoko carrying 58kg at $21. The run before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Gunnedah Bm58 on May 26 over 2150m, neck behind Rubiland with 57kg at $9.50. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
2
ELLA DREW
PINK, ROYAL BLUE MALTESE CROSS, PINK SLEEVES,WHITE DIABOLO , WHITE CAP, ROYAL BLUE star
5 98310 KING CORNELIUS
GLEN MILLIGAN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
C J Swadling
Most recently 10th of 12 at Taree Winghamcup Bm87 on June 9 over 1614m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind Dreamdeel carrying 55.5kg at $19. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Coffs Harbour Cl1-Sw May 31 over 1605m in the wet defeating Regina's Girl carrying 59kg at $3.50. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests.
6
M BENNETT
RED JACKET, GOLD SLEEVES, RED CAP
6 58221 TIGON PRINCESS
KRIS LEES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
R L McKay, Ms E M Weston, H C McKay, J G Fowler, Miss F B McKay & H R McKay
Recent form sound. Last start favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.2 len at Wyong Prov Mdn-Sw June 6 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating So Newchee Thinks carrying 57kg at $3.50. Before that 2nd of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 21 over 1600m, neck behind Rockbarton Icon with 57kg at $2.90. Confidence high so a repeat performance is on the cards.
8
D MCLELLAN
GREY, GREEN STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, GREY, GREEN STRIPED CAP, GOLD POM POM
7 425x9 LOVE RULES
RODNEY NORTHAM
5YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
J R Newton & Mrs G Newton
Second-up. First-up after four months 9th of 14 at Scone Bm66 on June 11 over 1700m, slow going 5.5 len behind Rothrock with 55kg at $41. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at this track Cl1-Sw on October 13 over 1600m, 2 len behind Night Patra carrying 55kg at $7.50. Unlikely to threaten.
5
CHELSEA HILLIER
ROYAL BLUE, GREEN SHAMROCK, YELLOW SLEEVES, GREEN AND YELLOW QUARTERED CAP
8 27261 GLOBAL SENSATION
STIRLING OSLAND
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs C L Osland
Most recently favourite; won by a neck at Coffs Harbour Ctry Bm58 June 14 over 1615m in the wet defeating Tidler's Wish carrying 56.5kg at $4.50. The start before that got back early 6th of 12 at Grafton Bm50 on June 8 over 1735m, slow going 4 len behind Koolatah carrying 59kg at $8.50. Better off avoiding.
3
MIKAYLA WEIR
PURPLE, SILVER TRIDENT, SEAMS SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
9 93251 MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN
PADDY CUNNINGHAM
5YO  GR/B  GELDING 55.0KG
D Williams, B R Williams, G Williams, B Williams, Miss M Williams, Mrs K Williams, Miss Y Williams, Miss S Roots & J Smith
Most recently won by 3 len at Grafton Bm50 June 8 over 1735m in soft going defeating Flyball with 58.5kg at $6.50. Before that 5th of 10 at Gunnedah Bm58 on May 26 over 2150m, 6 len behind Rubiland with 55.5kg at $14. Won last start and is well-placed again.
9
WENDY PEEL
RED, GREEN BRACES
10 64888 HICHAUX
ROBERT KNIGHT
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
R J Knight, Mrs R M Knight & Ms K K Blain
Last start eased back early on 8th of 12 at Grafton Bm50 on June 8 over 1735m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Mammoth Mountain with 52kg at $51. The run before that ran last of 8 at Merriwa Bm50 on April 27 over 1800m, 10 len behind Beg Me carrying 53.5kg at $13. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
10
MILLIE THOMPSON
YELLOW GREEN, BLACK STAR, YELLOW GREEN SLEEVES, BLACK STARS ,YELLOW GREEN CAP, BLACK STARS