Benalla   27 Sep 2024
 
GOING: G

Malua Racing Maiden Plate 1206m

Track: GOOD 3   Clear (Max: 17)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.32).  

Genuine tempo with Madame Secretary leading the way. ALTERMATUM (12) was only beaten 2.8L in a Group 3 and then was spelled off a nose defeat at Ballarat. She'll resume further improved and has the first-time blinkers applied, signalling intent. The one to beat on what we've seen. LAKE FOREST (9) was spelled off a promising debut effort. Maps for a soft run and will be naturally improved. A live hope. VAAFEE (18) is an improver from he Snowden yard and he comes into it after scratchings. CAPITALEX (7) resumes gelded and has trialled well. He's switched barns and keep safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Altermatum appeals most.
1 849x5 ADIURO
R J BESANKO
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
R W Walton, N A Besanko, P J Luck, J D Stroud, G Moore, C J Wilson, Ms L A Wilson, W J Stewien, C W Parks, D W Curtis, D J Moore & B Coopersmith
Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 14 at Sale Mdn-Sw on September 11 over 1206m, 3.5 len behind The Mansman with 59.5kg at $61. Previously second-up second last of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 31 over 1300m, 7 len behind Et Tu Brute carrying 58kg at $21. Risking.
13
J MASKIELL
RED, ROYAL BLUE DIAMONDS BAND, DIAMONDS SLEEVES
2 332x5 GLOWING RAPIDS
LEE & SHANNON HOPE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J A Laidlaw
Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 12 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on September 15 over 1000m, slow going 1.1 len behind Exuma with 59.5kg at $3. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on May 3 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Game As Ned carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. Improver.
14
BILLY EGAN
Red, Aqua Horseshoes, Aqua Sleeves With Red Armbands And Aqua Cap
3 4238x OVERLOADED
GERALD EGAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P C Vella
Resuming after a break of seven months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw February 20 over 2100m, 5 len behind Autumn Acquisition with 59.5kg at $5. When resuming last campaign sixth of 8 at Albury Mdn-Sw November 28 over 1400m, soft track; 4 len behind Harlem Nic carrying 59kg at $7.50. Hasn't shown enough.
8
BRITTANY BUTTON
BLUE, WHITE SOUTHERN CROSS AND CAP
4 x2263 SILVER HAMMER
CLIFF BROWN
4YO  GR/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
M Harding & Miss S C Duric
Last start 3rd of 14 at Sale Mdn-Sw on September 11 over 1206m, 0.9 len behind The Mansman with 59.5kg at $13. The run before that 6th of 13 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on August 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Evaporate with 59.5kg at $5. Passing.
15
Gold, Royal Blue Diagonal Stripes, Red Cap
5 0 ULTRA DEEP
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
G Corrigan, Mrs S M Corrigan, M B Christian, Rapido Racing (Mgr: J D Pollutro), Peake Racing (Mgr: P N Edwards), B K Parker & S W Palmer
At debut, second last of 11 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on September 9 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Let's Trot carrying 59.5kg at $16. Looks tested.
11
A MC CABE
Orange, White Epaulettes And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
6 0x200 CHEEKY CRAB
OLIVIA OSBORNE
5YO  GR/CH  MARE 57.0KG
R A Osborne & Dr C P Duddy
At the latest run second last of 12 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw on September 17 over 1200m, 17 len behind Laminar with 57.5kg at $26. The start before that 10th of 14 at Wagga Super Mdn on September 5 over 1000m, 6 len behind Miss Mikki Isle carrying 56kg at $21. Hard to enthuse.
5
HANNAH EDGLEY
LIME GREEN,YELLOW SASH, AQUA BLUE YOKE,COLLAR, LIME GREEN CAP
7 7x CAPITALEX
Leon & Troy Corstens
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Bennett Racing Pty Ltd (N P Bennett), B J Britten, M Hay, Tee Jay Racing (J Thomson), K P E Rochford, M V Broadhead, Bayside Sheikhs (D J Devola), Grande Cavallo (Mgr: S O'leary), Kinetica Racing, P F Guerra, L G Buchanan, WayneJen (W P Dodd), Bennett Racing Miss Expensive (N P Bennett) & T Hale
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when got back early 7th of 10 at Ballarat 2yo Mdn-Sw on March 24 over 1100m, 7 len behind Skipjack with 58kg at $19. Worth consideration.
3
PATRICK MOLONEY
BLACK, ORANGE CHECKS, BENNETT RACING LOGO, WHITE CHECKED SLEEVES, BLACK CAP,ORANGE CHECKS
8 29 ENCOURAGED
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BROWN  COLT 57.0KG
P R Gassner, C W Neal, P M Willis, B J Tom & J C Turner
Had two starts to date. At debut, took up a position near the tail 2nd of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw on August 25 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Rose De Vellor with 57kg at $7. Second-up 9th of 14 at Sale Mdn-Sw on September 11 over 1206m, 4 len behind The Mansman with 57kg at $9. Cannot be sacked after one bad run.
3
BLAIKE MCDOUGALL
PINK AND DEEP NAVY HALVES, PINK HALVES SLEEVES,DEEP NAVY CAP, PINK POM POM
9 3x LAKE FOREST
A & S FREEDMAN
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Sheikh Mohammed Obaid al Maktoum
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 3rd of 11 at Pakenham 2yo Mdn-Sw on May 9 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Grammar Lad carrying 58kg at $3. Nicely placed to break through.
4
J MOTT
Pale Yellow, Black Spots Sash ,Spots Cap
10 5 LEFT ON READ
Leon & Troy Corstens
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
J J Kindred
At debut, 5th of 9 at Wodonga 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 17 over 1200m, 2 len behind Glove Artist with 58kg at $7. May need one more.
13
LIAM RIORDAN
BROWN, GOLD G, C, SLEEVES AND CAP
11 RACY THOUGHTS
SIMON ZAHRA
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Miss D Rose, Miss B Rose, Mrs T Rose, M Robertson, R Brown, S Bargiev, Horse Ventures (Mgr: M B Sandblom), O Gould, M C & C (Mgr: Mrs S Kitching), C Todd, J Reid, M Wade, C Williamson, L Mule, N Hasch, 8 D P (Mgr: A J Calcinotto), A Blackshaw, BL Shannon, D Headrick & P Burton
First-starter by So You Think out of Racy. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Market to prove the best guide.
12
ZAC SPAIN
Pink, Dark Blue Maltese Cross, Quartered Cap
12 3x53x ALTERMATUM
T & C MCEVOY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Pipeliner Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: W G Mitchell) & China Horse Club Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: A K Teo)
Resumes after a break of seven months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at Ballarat 2yo Mdn-Sw February 25 over 1100m, a head behind Immortal Star with 56kg at $2.40. When resuming last campaign fifth of 15 at Caulfield in the G2 Bd/Prel F February 10 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Hayasugi carrying 56kg at $19. Winning hope.
9
HARRY COFFEY
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE THIRDS, WHITE SLEEVES, ORANGE HOOPS, ROYAL BLUE ARMBANDS, ORANGE CAP, COLLAR
13 DEEP PLEASURE
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 55.0KG
Sheamus Mills Bloodstock P/L, Newton Thoroughbreds Racing, Newgate S F, Hollymount Stud, T C Miller & Chesapeake Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd
First starter by Deep Field out of Sheer Pleasure. Runner-up in a trial at Cranbourne over 800m September 16. Wide barrier no help. Betting will be key.
16
TEODORE NUGENT
Gold, Navy Blue Diagonal Halves, Deep Sky Blue Sash, Navy Blue Collar, Sleeves, Cap
14 GRINZINGER FASHION
BEN BRISBOURNE
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
J Wheeler
First starter by Harry Angel out of Fashion Note. Trialled on September 18 when second at Wodonga over 800m. Barrier an advantage.
1
Fred W Kersley
ORANGE, BLUE HALVES, WHITE 'G' LOGO, ORANGE, BLUE HALVED SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
15 5x5x WEEKEND LOVER
MS P REEVES
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs P H Reeve, T K Reeve & Mrs J N Jackson
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on May 31 over 1300m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Ten Deep with 59.5kg at $5.50. When resuming last campaign got back early 5th of 8 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on February 10 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Brazen Bon with 59kg at $61. Must improved significantly to play a role in the finish.
7
J NOONAN
Green
16 00 MADAME SECRETARY
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
W G Bax, Mrs H Bax, A Corbett, Mrs P Corbett, A Corbett, D Cross, B R Green, D J Meacham, C Redshaw & M R Sixton
Lining up for just third start. At long odds at debut, sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 12 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on August 23 over 1112m, 17 len behind Extreme Diamond carrying 57.5kg at $26. Last start raced on the pace before fading 11th of 14 at Sale Mdn-Sw on September 11 over 1206m, 6 len behind The Mansman with 57.5kg at $151. Needs to lift.
2
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Black, Gold Star, Black And Gold Stars Sleeves, Black Cap, GOLD STAR
17 0x8 SEATTLE HOPE
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
M G Fraser, Mrs J R Freedman, P A O'Dea, S A Doyle, Mrs L J Le Marshall, R F Le Marshall, J A Smithwick, T Atherton, T Bulman, L A Comber, G Scilini, T J Penny, Amiche Racing, L J Mullins, Empty Pot, Mrs T Maher, Mrs N L Elliott, M Brown, L J Mitchell
Second-up. First start second last of 13 at Hamilton 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 12 over 1200m, 7 len behind Thailess carrying 56kg at $10. Returned from break eased back early on 8th of 10 at Tatura 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on September 10 over 1100m, 5 len behind Dry Fire carrying 57.5kg at $26. Hard to get excited about her chances.
6
ALANA KELLY
Maroon, White Diamond Band, Lime Green Sleeves, Maroon And Lime Green Quartered Cap
18 77x5 VAAFEE
PETER SNOWDEN
3YO  B/BR  COLT 57.0KG
Sheikh M B K Al Maktoum
Second run back. First-up after five months 5th of 9 at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 8 over 1300m, 6 len behind Rue De Royale carrying 58kg at $51. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Canterbury 2yo C&G Mdn on April 17 over 1250m, 9 len behind Imperial Force with 56kg at $21. Strips fitter and expected to feature.
10
K JENNINGS
Yellow, Dark Blue Vee And Cap