Townsville 03 Aug 2024
GOING: S(5)
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LEXUS OF TOWNSVILLE UP & COMING STAYERS BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 2000m Track: GOOD4 Clouds (Max: 21) Rail: True. (Pent: 5.58). |
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Solid tempo with several going forward headed by Peshwa. TROPIC SANDS (1) continued with his solid form further South when finishing third here by a head 6 days ago. He will be better for that run and drops down in grade here. On top. CENTRAL PARK (8) finished fourth in a stronger lineup here last time out and was hitting the line hard. He steps up to a middle distance for the first time and should be among the hardest to beat. HARBELLE (2) has yet to fire in 3 starts for her new trainer Jared Wehlow but should be close to her peak fitness now. The extra furlong will help her and maybe the winkers going on for the first time could help her. Ryan Wiggins steps into the irons and he is worth another chance. PRINCE AKEEM (9) faded out of it after racing closer to the pace than normal last time out, He steps up to a longer journey for the first time this prep and he can bounce back into the money here. Include in all combinations. SUGGESTED PLAY: Central Park each-way.
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| 1 | 24343 |
TROPIC SANDS
LINDSAY HATCH 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG P J Trothe, J B O'Callaghan, D S Legge, B J Williams, D A Druce, M J Kiely, R Tucknott, J Hull, S W J Waters & International Thoroughbred Alliance (Mgr: L Trimboli) Going well. Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track Hcp on July 28 over 1609m, slow going neck behind Speed Legend carrying 55kg at $21. The race before that 4th of 10 at Toowoomba Bm70 on June 1 over 2150m, slow going 10 len behind The Right Way carrying 54kg at $6.50. Narrowly missed last start and is a top chance again. |
8 JUSTIN HUXTABLE |
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| 2 | 9x555 |
HARBELLE
JARED WEHLOW 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 59.0KG J P Davies, C J King & Victory Thoroughbreds (Mgr: S G Ciurleo) Useful mare. Last start 5th of 9 at Mackay Hcp on July 26 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Kick On Command with 54kg at $26. The run before that 5th of 12 at Rockhampton F&M Bm70 on July 12 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Top Spy carrying 59kg at $41. Possesses a big finish. |
2 R WIGGINS |
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| 3 | 74363 |
PESHWA
LINDSAY HATCH 5YO GR/CH GELDING 59.0KG R L Jakins, A Moon, W D Knights, P J Jones, G D Popp & P D Hill At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Toowoomba Bm70 on July 27 over 1625m, 2.25 len behind Start Strutting carrying 57kg at $19. Before that 6th of 10 at Mungindi Mungndicup on July 6 over 1400m, 9 len behind Jakat carrying 59kg at $6. Going well. Leading chance. |
7 SHANNON APTHORPE |
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| 4 | x0811 |
SECRET LOCATION
MARIA POTIRIS 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG A Potiris, Miss M Potiris, G M Tsakissiris & Mrs J Tsakissiris Useful gelding. Most recently favourite; came from midfield and won by 3.5 len at Cairns Bm70 July 18 over 2100m in soft going defeating Modern Legend carrying 55kg at $2.50. The run before that favourite; came from midfield and won by 2.25 len at Innisfail Bm65 June 22 over 2000m defeating Melanin with 56.5kg at $6. Racing well and can win again. |
3 S SHEARGOLD |
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| 5 | 74522 |
MEDAL
STEPHEN BUSH 6YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Mrs M G Bush & S Bush Form hard to fault. Most recently made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track 0 - 65 on July 20 over 1609m, on a slow track; head behind Choir Boy carrying 59.5kg at $16. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Oak Park Bm65 on July 6 over 1600m, 4 len behind Choir Boy carrying 60.5kg at $6.50. Don't underestimate. |
1 PIETRO ROMEO |
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| 6 | 43137 |
VANCOUVER BAY
STEVEN ROYES 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald Last start sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 at this track 0 - 65 on July 20 over 1609m, slow going 6 len behind Choir Boy with 59.5kg at $15. The run before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Oak Park Bm65 on July 6 over 1600m, 7 len behind Choir Boy with 60.5kg at $2.50. Fully tested on his recent run. |
11 RON STEWART |
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| 7 | 00x70 |
BRAVIO
MICHAEL GEANEY 8YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Mrs K T Geaney, J C Schroder, Miss M M Sola, J G Dale, Mrs L Hull, G Hull & J Hull Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 7th of 10 at Cairns Bm55 on July 18 over 1250m, slow going 6 len behind Impardoo carrying 62.5kg at $26. Second run from a spell ran last of 10 at this track Hcp on July 28 over 1609m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Speed Legend with 54kg at $101. Better off investing elsewhere. |
10 JUSTIN P STANLEY |
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| 8 | 11504 |
CENTRAL PARK
JEFFREY CAUGHT 4YO BR/BL GELDING 57.0KG J P Caught, A D Ashworth, Mrs N M Ashworth, D J Hambleton, J Joyce, J A Soutar, Mrs L N Williamson, S J Caught, Ms S L Rowe & A J Williamson Useful type. At the latest run 4th of 14 at this track Tvlle Guineas on July 28 over 1609m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Beau Rain carrying 54kg at $51. Before that second last of 11 at this track 3yo Hcp on July 7 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Sweet Kisses carrying 57.5kg at $12. Nice effort last time so worth following up. |
9 A LAYT |
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| 9 | 31499 |
PRINCE AKEEM
GRAHAM HUGHES 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG G R Hughes, Mrs D R Hughes, R J Nash & Mrs S P Nash Most recently second last of 10 at this track Hcp on July 28 over 1609m, slow going 5.5 len behind Speed Legend carrying 54kg at $19. The start before that second last of 10 at Rockhampton Bm65 on July 13 over 1500m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Kick On Command with 59kg at $21. Can improve on recent efforts. |
5 MS L MORRISON |
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| 10 | 4x900 |
FRIJOLES
GARRY SCHWENKE 5YO BLACK MARE 54.0KG G R Schwenke, Mrs J L Schwenke, D R Amedee, Mrs S M Amedee, J A Barr, Mrs D P Barr, Mrs K J Price, B T Price, D W Reid & Miss P Geddes Most recently ran last of 14 at Mackay 0 - 58 on July 26 over 1800m, 16 len behind Whatjeudoin' with 54.5kg at $51. The race before that second last of 16 at Rockhampton Bm55 on July 12 over 1600m, slow going 12 len behind Free Carry carrying 57kg at $81. Likely to struggle. |
6 JACKSON MURPHY |
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| 11 | 79548 |
TWENTY THREE WALL
MICHAEL MCLELLAN 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG K D McLellan & M A McLellan At the latest run got back early 8th of 12 at this track Mdn on July 20 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Kidston with 57.5kg at $51. The race before that 4th of 8 at this track Mdn on July 2 over 1609m, slow going 3 len behind Lord Of Penno with 59.5kg at $41. Predicted to struggle. |
4 DENICIOUS SMITH |
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