Mount Gambier   15 Nov 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

Scott Group of Companies Benchmark 68 Handicap (Heat of Sportsbet Country Mile Series) 1550m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 21)   Rail: True.  

Can't see them going very hard with a lack of any real speed horses. MAGNETIC PRINCE (1) was an eye-catcher last start at Horsham when flashing home to narrowly miss the frame. Strikes a much easier assignment this time and deserves to carry the top weight. Will appreciate the added trip and is the one to beat. IMPOSING SUSPECT (3) chased gamely into fourth when resuming in town last start. Is sure to have come on with that run under the belt and reunites with winning hoop. Main danger. CHIPSON (5) has warmed nicely to his task in his two runs back and the form around him holds up. Nearing peak now and is right in the mix. Similar story for WEST CLIFF (4) third-up. Don't underestimate. SUGGESTED PLAY: Magnetic Prince gets the nod.
1 01874 MAGNETIC PRINCE
DANIEL BOWMAN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Hello Possum, S Bishop, P McDowall, P Chow, J Bowman, S Wittman, P Drake & Twenty Seven Forty
Useful gelding. Last start 4th of 10 at Horsham Bm70 on October 20 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Valois carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. Before that 7th of 12 at Morphettville Bm70 on September 14 over 1536m, 3 len behind A Samurai Mind with 60kg at $26. This is easier and he can measure right up.
1
MELISSA JULIUS
yellow green, RED EPAULETTES, HOOPED CAP
2 0076x DUHLATA
KELLY DUFTY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
K M Thornton Dufty, B P Dufty, A N Dufty, A S & D M Thornton & C A Dufty
First-up. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Bendigo Bm58 August 18 over 2400m, soft track; 10 len behind Eco Warrior carrying 62.5kg at $12. Previously first up; third in a small field at Hamilton Bm64 May 30 over 1600m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Irish Rockstar with 61.5kg at $3.50. Others are preferred.
6
TAYLA CHILDS
PURPLE, BLACK EAGLE, SLEEVES ,CAP
3 710x4 IMPOSING SUSPECT
PETER HARDACRE
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
P J Hardacre, C R Hills, P J Burchell, M E Gazzard, B W James, T C Ellis, P M Wells, G D Morris, C Marsh, B I Flood, P J Telford, T M Heysen, M C Kosch, M M Dixon, R J Hay, K B Comley, S H Whicker, J J Williamson, C G Lynch & J E Kirby
Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 8 at Morphettville 0-62 on November 2 over 1600m, 2 len behind Lomax with 57.5kg at $7. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Gawler 0-62 on April 25 over 1511m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Komachi carrying 57.5kg at $7. Great chance after a respectable effort fresh.
3
JACK HILL
BLACK, TEAL LIGHTNING BOLT, WHITE ,TEAL STARS SLEEVES, TEAL ,BLACK STARS CAP
4 74x65 WEST CLIFF
JAMIE OPPERMAN
8YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs R F Opperman & Miss K A Bruhn
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up eased back early on 6th of 10 at Penola Bm68 on October 21 over 1370m, slow going 2 len behind Miso with 56.5kg at $41. Second run from a spell 5th of 9 at Naracoorte Bm68 on November 3 over 1430m, 2 len behind Marcolt with 53kg at $19. Definite winning chance. Holds some appeal.
5
JACOB OPPERMAN
BLACK ,WHITE CHECKS, RED SASH, red SLEEVES AND CAP
5 55x86 CHIPSON
JEFFREY SEARLE
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs M F Searle, R L Callisto, Sonata, Fifty Dollar, Paycheck Punters, G W Jarrett, P R Johnson, S B Longbottom, R M Burgess, J J Burgess, Mrs S D Belperio, G Belperio, S G Trask, Mrs K L Kent, Seymour Bloodstock, J R Searle, A L Diment, J E Verco, Pints & Ponies & Hidden Creek Bloodstock
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 8th of 13 at Murray Bridge E&G Bm64 on October 12 over 1100m, 5 len behind Watchme Win carrying 58kg at $26. Second run from a spell 6th of 9 at Naracoorte Bm68 on November 3 over 1430m, 2.5 len behind Marcolt carrying 55.5kg at $4. Fitter now and can feature.
4
T P MADDEN
PINK, BLACK ,PINK CHECKED SLEEVES, CHECKED CAP
6 109x9 DRINK THEN KISS
WAYNE WALTERS
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
C A Vraca, Mrs F R Walters, Mrs J M Vraca, L Vraca & M Vraca
Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 9 at Warrnambool Bm64 on October 31 over 1400m, 23 len behind Alcoshare with 58kg at $61. Previously second-up second last of 11 at Warrnambool F&M Bm70 on May 2 over 1400m, slow going 9 len behind Precious Charm with 58kg at $26. Others rate better.
2
MS K WALTERS
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES ,CAP