Scone   27 Sep 2024
 
GOING: H(9)

EMIRATES PARK BENCHMARK 66 HANDICAP 2200m

Track: HEAVY 9   Rain (Max: 16)   Rail: Out 3m 800m-400m. True Remainder; Cutaway Applies. (Pent: 6).  

Expecting In Iso and Alpine Kandy to pair off in front. DIAMOND DISCOVERY (1) put it all together last start at the third run of the campaign, racing handy in a small field then proving a bit too strong at the end of 2100m at Goulburn. Won't find this any harder and there is improvement still to come. Looks the goods in a modest line-up. BRIEF SONG (6) caught the eye first-up over a mile at this track then failed to feature last time at Newcastle. Lightly raced mare on trial at this distance but must be respected with blinkers going on for the first time. ALPINE KANDY (7) has been handed a big task first-up from a ten-week break. Best effort last prep was second-up over 2300m when beaten narrowly. Trust the stable has this consistent mare fit enough to run the staying trip while fresh. STRELITZIA (4) hasn't won for over two years but could sneak into the frame. A SILVERY WARRIOR (2) the only other hope. SUGGESTED PLAY: Diamond Discovery to win again.
1 9x641 DIAMOND DISCOVERY
J G SARGENT
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
The Oaks Stud Farm (Mgr: D Karreman)
Racing well. Most recently favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.6 len at Goulburn Cl1-Sw September 13 over 2100m defeating Legs Power with 57kg at $2.30. Before that 4th of 10 at Canberra Cl1-Sw on September 6 over 2000m, 8 len behind Ceremonious carrying 57kg at $4.50. Great chance to win again.
1
ANDREW ADKINS
WHITE, ROYAL BLUE BAND AND CAP, WHITE POM POM
2 x7888 A SILVERY WARRIOR
DEAN JACKSON
8YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
D Jackson
Last start 8th of 11 at Tamworth Bm66 on September 16 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Hardyo carrying 57kg at $14. Before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at Kempsey Bm66 on September 2 over 1450m, 5 len behind Auzstar with 58kg at $12. Can improve out to this trip.
3
JENNY DUGGAN
WHITE, RED FOUR LEAF CLOVER, RED AND YELLOW CHECKED SLEEVES, RED CAP, YELLOW QUARTERS
3 64737 UP AND COMER
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Blueblood Thoroughbreds, BBT Late Bloomer, Hysteria, Keastafin, Racing Club No 5 Ltd, D Wood, N Lockett, Mrs K Tracey, C J Carrington, Opes Racing, W V Tracey, Mrs H van der Merwe, Mrs B Williamson, J Leone, J Capenhurst, D Thoroughgood & B Newton
Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Hawkesbury Cl1-Sw on September 7 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Noises carrying 57kg at $5. Before that 7th of 11 at Newcastle Cl1 on August 24 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Dubai Flyer carrying 55.5kg at $15. SCRATCHED.
8
HEAVELON VAN DER HOVEN
RED, BLUEBLOOD LOGO, RED SLEEVES, BLUE BLOOD LOGO, RED CAP,WHITE STAR
4 20854 STRELITZIA
MARK MASON
7YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
J M Curtis & Miss H M Booby
Most recently 4th of 10 at Tamworth Bm58 on September 16 over 2100m, 2 len behind Mammoth Mountain carrying 57kg at $15. The start before that got back early 5th of 8 at Tamworth Bm66 on August 27 over 2100m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Cenotes carrying 55.5kg at $26. Better effort last time and worth including.
7
SHAE WILKES
DARK BLUE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND AND CAP
5 43347 IN ISO
WAYNE SEELIN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
W B Seelin & B S Seelin
Last start couldn't go on with it; ran last of 7 at Newcastle Bm64 on September 21 over 2300m, 10 len behind Whisker To Whisker carrying 52kg at $101. The start before that second last in a small field at Hawkesbury Cl1 on September 12 over 1600m, 7 len behind Cristal Clear carrying 53.5kg at $41. Happy to risk.
5
ALYSHA COLLETT
LILAC, BLACK AND WHITE CHECKED BAND, LILAC SLEEVES, BLACK AND WHITE CHECKED ARMBANDS ,LILAC, BLACK CHECKED CAP
6 41x27 BRIEF SONG
SCOTT SINGLETON
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
S I Singleton, W H Lanham, Mrs A K Lanham, Mrs N M Seniloli & Mrs K A Duffy
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd in a small field at this track Cl1-Sw on August 19 over 1600m, on heavy track; 1.75 len behind Sebilla with 57kg at $5. Last start second last of 8 at Newcastle Cl1-Sw on September 3 over 1900m, 6 len behind Image Of The Sun carrying 57kg at $19. Certainly worth another chance.
2
C REITH
Red, Green Chevrons, White Sleeves, Red Armbands, White Cap
7 3332x ALPINE KANDY
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
G J P Van Ameyden, M F Pattinson, Out Of Control (Mgr: M W Bell), Miss M N Collins, B A Tonkin, Hon. G J Williamson, A Konig, Sarturn Racing (Mgr: A J Turnbull), P Caldwell, D E Rhoades, T M White, C Liu & G D Rowden
Mare back from a spell of ten weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at Queanbeyan Cl1-Sw July 19 over 2000m, soft track; a nose behind Slipstreaming with 55.5kg at $2.60. Previously first up; third of 7 at Goulburn Bm58 May 24 over 1600m, soft track; 2 len behind Scalextrics carrying 57.5kg at $3.30. Consistent mare who performs well when fresh.
4
LOUIS-PHILIPPE BEUZELIN
BLACK, GREY DOG LOGO ,SLEEVES, BLACK CAP
8 86754 UPLINK
GEOFF O'BRIEN
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
G O'Brien
Last start in a small field at Collarenebri Bm50 on September 14 over 1600m, 5 len behind Hardyo with 56.5kg at $5.50. Before that 5th of 9 at Gulargambone Bm50 on August 31 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Ready Made Doll with 57kg at $6. Prefer to see him back in form.
6
LEESHELLE SMALL
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPE, ARMBANDS, BLACK CAP