GOLD COAST POLY   03 Aug 2024
 
GOING: N

TRAVEL + LEISURE BENCHMARK 55 Handicap 1540m

Track: SYNTHETIC     Rail: True.  

Reasonable tempo with Gregarious probably leading but a few others should keep him honest. GREGARIOUS (1) is racing well and comes into this off an all-the-way win over the same course and distance last week. Goes up in weight on his most recent runs but expect him to put himself up on the pace and be hard to beat again in what looks a winnable race. MISSAYTER (5) broke through for a maiden win here last start over this distance after going down narrowly over the same course the start before. No surprise to see her right in the mix again. PAULI (7) steps out for the Jay Bellamy stable for the first time here off a freshen-up since a midfield finish over this course and distance on June 22 when he finished alongside GREGARIOUS. Has won on the Sunshine Coast Poly track earlier this year and has genuine top-three claims on his best form. HELEN'S DREAM (6) got the job done in a Gatton 0-55 last start and is drawn to get every chance to figure here. CHANCE WITH WOLVES (3) has the inside draw and 3kg claim for apprentice Corey Sutherland and is one for the multiples. SUGGESTED PLAY: Gregarious to win.
1 86721 GREGARIOUS
ADAM CAMPTON
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
Wilrace Pty Ltd (Mgr: D G Wilson)
Dual acceptor. Useful type. Last start won by 2.25 len at this track Bm58 July 27 over 1540m defeating Genetic Freak carrying 57kg at $10. Before that 2nd of 12 at this track Bm58 on July 20 over 1540m, 1.0 len behind Luton Hoo with 56.5kg at $9. Racing well and looks hard to beat again.
4
PAUL HAMMERSLEY
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES ,ROYAL BLUE STARS, WHITE CAP, ROYAL BLUE STAR
2 x1648 MATTE BLACK
INDIANA TURNER
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
I Turner, J Muldoon, T Smitka, Miss C M Vines, P A Lampard, Mrs A K Webster, P R Mcdonnell, Miss C Wynne, S Vinter, J Quinn, T Steen, Mrs C Flynn, N Flynn, P J Flynn, Mrs K D Flynn, G Steen, Mrs M Whitechurch & M W Leahey
Dual acceptor. Last start second last of 9 at Beaudesert Cl1 on July 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Rolling Rock with 57.5kg at $19. The run before that 4th of 9 at this track Cl1 on June 22 over 1050m, 3.5 len behind Enflamed with 59.5kg at $19. Better than that recent moderate performance suggests.
3
KIRK MATHESON
Navy Blue, Aqua Checks And Armbands, Quartered Cap, Navy Blue Pom Pom
3 4x048 CHANCE WITH WOLVES
J AITKENHEAD
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
T D Smith
Most recently 8th of 14 at Beaudesert 0 - 62 on July 6 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Atomic Selfie carrying 56kg at $26. Before that 4th of 12 at Gatton Bm62 on June 29 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Vonzither carrying 57kg at $26. Well drawn and looks a genuine hope.
1
COREY SUTHERLAND
DEEP SKY BLUE, WHITE DIAGONAL STRIPES, DEEP SKY BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE CAP
4 53250 BIRMINGHAM
MARK PALMER
6YO  GR/B  GELDING 58.0KG
J P Kennedy, M J Raiss, L F Hoey, D Speziale, Mrs T J Shepherd, P W Shepherd, Mrs P Lockwood, Ms N M Hill, M Greenwood, Racing Rogues (Mgr: M S Noonan), G Anapo, Mrs D Anapo, Mrs T Speziale, Q Speziale & J Venus
Dual acceptor. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 12 at Sunshine Coast Bm75 on July 6 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 16 len behind Punch Lane with 54kg at $67. Before that 5th of 12 at this track Bm58 on June 22 over 1540m, 2 len behind Hulkamania with 56kg at $8. Don't dismiss lightly.
5
NORIYUKI MASUDA
Purple, White Crossed Sashes, White And Royal Blue Striped Sleeves
5 7x421 MISSAYTER
GEORGE CARPENTER
6YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
D R Barclay, G R Carpenter, Miss L H Smyth, J N Kele, J A Tuite, L J Bryant, Mrs S E Barclay, M Gilbert, E C Staude, M Pendleton, T Kele, B J J Morris, J Zanchetta, M J Trott & R J Mendiolea
Dual acceptor. Racing well. At the latest run won by a nose at this track Mdn-Sw July 20 over 1540m defeating All About Artie with 56.5kg at $3. The run before that 2nd of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on July 13 over 1540m, 0.5 len behind Bauhaus carrying 56.5kg at $13. No reason she cannot build on that success.
6
M HELLYER
White, Navy Blue Stripes, Hooped Sleeves, white cap,navy STAR
6 04441 HELEN'S DREAM
TREVOR LAMBOURN
5YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
C M Scott, Mrs M M Scott & Miss R L Scott
Going well. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by a head at Gatton 0 - 55 July 25 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Biggie carrying 54kg at $5. The run before that 4th of 12 at Kilcoy Bm58 on July 9 over 1900m, slow going 5.5 len behind Au Revoir carrying 53kg at $8. Nice draw and worth thought.
2
MS YVETTE LEWIS
ORANGE, PURPLE STAR
7 38056 PAULI
JAY BELLAMY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
L D Wanless
Resumes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently from last on the turn 6th of 12 at this track Bm58 on June 22 over 1540m, 3 len behind Hulkamania with 56.5kg at $61. The run before that 5th of 10 at Gympie 0 - 55 on June 15 over 1170m, 8 len behind Vizone carrying 60kg at $6. Right in the mix on best form.
8
DAN MC GILLIVRAY
Red, White Star, Seams And Sleeves, Red SEAMS
8 x4270 MAGIC OF MILLO
ANGELA PLUMB
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
J Millington
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 11 at this track Bm75 on June 29 over 1540m, 23 len behind Cinque Torri carrying 52kg at $101. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 13 at Lismore Cl1-Sw on June 18 over 1526m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Perovic with 57.5kg at $9.50. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
7
GIRISH GOOMANY
WHITE, DARK GREEN CAP
9 0x000 REAL MINT
JAY BELLAMY
6YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
J C T Bellamy & C E Miles
Last start 10th of 12 at this track Bm58 on July 20 over 1540m, 8 len behind Luton Hoo with 55kg at $61. The start before that ran last of 14 at Beaudesert 0 - 62 on July 6 over 1400m, slow going 21 len behind Atomic Selfie carrying 54kg at $51. Looks outclassed.
9
AMY GRAHAM
RED, WHITE STAR, SEAMS AND SLEEVES, RED SEAMS
10 x4845 MIDNIGHT BOOM
INDIANA TURNER
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
I Turner
Dual acceptor. Resumes off a 33 day let-up. Last start 5th of 13 at Warwick 0 - 58 on July 1 over 1350m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Duchess Of Milan carrying 54kg at $12. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track Bm58 on June 22 over 1540m, 2 len behind Hulkamania with 51kg at $17. Shouldn't trouble the top few.
3
SHANIA WILLIS
NAVY BLUE, AQUA CHECKS AND ARMBANDS, QUARTERED CAP, NAVY BLUE POM POM