Tamworth 16 Sep 2024
GOING: G(4)
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KOOBAH PERFORMANCE HORSES BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 2100m Track: GOOD4 Clear (Max: 17) Rail: Out 3m 1200m-350m. True Remainder. |
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Nature Boy is likely to roll to the lead and set a decent tempo. JUSTIFIABLY (8) deep into his prep now and indicated a win was imminent when a fighting second over 2200m at Scone on August 30. This looks easier and no excuses today. MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN (5) placed twice over this trip after racing well over the shorter distances of late. Expected to hold a forward position here with the claim and represents good each way value. MERAPI (7) turned in a nice effort to score two back at Taree, then jumped in grade when a tiring fourth over 2100m here on August 27. Will relish the 3kg claim and can return to form. NATURE BOY (1) tough old gelding who had his first blemish in five runs when a poor sixth over 2100m here on August 27. Go on his strong win two back when assessing his prospects. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 8,5,7,1.
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| 1 | 13316 |
NATURE BOY
LEA SELBY 8YO BAY GELDING 63.0KG Mrs L F Selby At the latest run 6th of 8 at this track Bm66 on August 27 over 2100m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Cenotes with 55.5kg at $3.80. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.5 len at Grafton Bm58 August 20 over 2220m defeating Rahaan carrying 57kg at $5.50. Has ability and can turn it around in this easier contest. |
6 LAUREN VAN TIJN |
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| 2 | 76x98 |
STATESVILLE
JAMES PONSONBY 7YO B/BR GELDING 62.0KG Mrs K L Ponsonby Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming second last of 10 at Wyong Mid Bm64 on August 18 over 1350m, slow going 22 len behind Foolish carrying 56kg at $26. Second run from a spell ran last of 8 at Queanbeyan Bm58 on September 10 over 1460m, 11 len behind Almost Persuaded carrying 59.5kg at $26. Faces a stiff assignment. |
3 CLAYTON GALLAGHER |
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| 3 | 820x2 |
WILL TO EXCEL
JAMES PONSONBY 9YO B/BR GELDING 61.0KG Mrs K L Ponsonby, J Ingram, T Hudson & J A Smart Second run back. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after six months settled towards the rear 2nd of 12 at Gundagai Bm58 on August 6 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Fifi Blue with 61kg at $26. Previously second-up second last of 7 at Gosford Bm64 on August 24 2023 over 2100m, 7 len behind Celestial Fury carrying 55kg at $21. May need another run. |
2 A GIBBONS |
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| 4 | 52085 |
STRELITZIA
MARK MASON 7YO BROWN MARE 60.0KG J M Curtis & Miss H M Booby Most recently eased back early on 5th of 8 at this track Bm66 on August 27 over 2100m, slow going 7 len behind Cenotes carrying 55.5kg at $26. The race before that got back early 8th of 13 at Moree Ctry Bm58 on August 8 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Leica Model with 59kg at $14. Hard to have. |
5 SHAE WILKES |
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| 5 | 26127 |
MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN
PADDY CUNNINGHAM 6YO GR/B GELDING 59.0KG 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 7th of 12 at Warwick Bm65 on August 30 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Skyforger carrying 55.5kg at $21. The race before that 2nd of 11 at this track Ctry Bm58 on August 16 over 1600m, on heavy track; 0.7 len behind China Grove with 59kg at $9. Placed this trip and can make amends. |
4 SHAYLEIGH INGELSE |
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| 6 | 34436 |
BILL PEYTO
JANE CLEMENT 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Arjay Services (Mgr: R J Clement) At the latest run 6th of 12 at Mudgee Bm58 on September 8 over 2000m, 4 len behind Threw with 58.5kg at $6.50. The race before that 3rd of 8 at this track Bm66 on August 27 over 2100m, slow going 3 len behind Cenotes carrying 51kg at $8.50. Good enough to take a hand in the finish. |
7 LEESHELLE SMALL |
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| 7 | 45914 |
MERAPI
TRENT POTTS 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG J R Mathie, Mrs N A Mathie, R J Mathie, L E Griggs, M P Barnes, Ms L M Vozzo, C Sullings, B J Apps, P B Walshe, T R Potts, B I Mathie, B Dunkley & L P Klumper Racing well. At the latest run 4th of 8 at this track Bm66 on August 27 over 2100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Cenotes with 55kg at $5. Before that won by 2.5 len at Taree Bm58 August 16 over 2005m in the wet defeating Seething Chuck with 55kg at $9.50. Major player on best form with the claim. |
8 LEANNE BOYD |
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| 8 | 9752 |
JUSTIFIABLY
JASON DEAMER 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG Dynamic Syndications Racing (D Watt), A Parish, Mrs T Parish, E Fuller, Simon's Legacy (C Sheehan), A Mitchell, J Naumovski, R McKay, I Middleton, D Wilton, A Webster, S Loane, S Duggan, EST P Bray, Fitch Racing (B Fitch), G Lang, Dynamic No 139 (D Watt), C McMahon & H O W D Racing (K De Kroo) Last start 2nd of 9 at Scone Cl1-Sw on August 30 over 2200m, 1.0 len behind Tina's Rock carrying 56.5kg at $26. Before that got back early 5th of 8 at Tuncurry Cl1-Sw on August 24 over 2105m, in the wet; 6 len behind Monte Kahuna with 56.5kg at $9. Heading in the right direction and looks hard to beat. |
9 BLAKE SPRIGGS |
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| 9 | 90051 |
CRASH'N'BASH
MS K OWEN 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG A Leopold & Ms L C Leopold At the latest run ran on from midfield and scored a big 5 len win at Grafton Bm50 August 31 over 2200m defeating Eastowin carrying 54kg at $5.50. The race before that 5th of 8 at Tuncurry Bm50 on August 24 over 1605m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Killzy carrying 54.5kg at $10. Slim claims. |
1 MADELINE OWEN |
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| 10 | 88003 |
HICHAUX
ROBERT KNIGHT 9YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG R J Knight, Mrs R M Knight & Ms K K Blain Most recently 3rd of 7 at this track Ctry Cl2 on August 27 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Invincible Red carrying 51kg at $101. The race before that eased back early on 11th of 14 at Inverell Bm50 on July 20 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Mammoth Mountain carrying 53.5kg at $51. Others make more appeal. |
10 MILLIE THOMPSON |
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