Gold Coast   05 Oct 2024
 
GOING: S(5)

Thank You Steve Wilson RQ Chairman BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 1800m

Track: SOFT 5   Clouds (Max: 25)   Rail: Out 2m 900m-W/Post, True Remainder. (Pent: 4.92).  

A number can position forward and head a moderate gallop. ARISTELLA (7) brings strong mile form. Went close at Doomben and even closer following at Ipswich as a short-priced favourite. Rates best and can go one better. BLAGNY (3) races forward and she resumed at Ipswich in solid order. She's proven second-up and the extra metres suit. She's in a top metro barn and will keep improving. MAUI (1) placed in the same contest and has a handy barrier and 3kg claim. He's also in the mix. HIT 'EM UP (2) didn't do a lot in that race but can improve over the longer distance. He also has a handy 3kg claim. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Aristella.
1 40133 MAUI
ALICIA WILLICK
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs P A Willick
Form hard to fault. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Ipswich Bm65 on September 19 over 1670m, 1.75 len behind Pick Za Beans with 55kg at $15. The start before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 on August 17 over 1900m, 4 len behind Bump'n'run carrying 58.5kg at $14. Best form sees him measure right up.
2
ROB THORBURN
BLACK, LIGHT BLUE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK CAP
2 7x265 HIT 'EM UP
ADAM CAMPTON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
CG (Mgr: J Campbell)
Useful gelding. Most recently 5th of 10 at Ipswich Bm65 on September 19 over 1670m, 5 len behind Pick Za Beans with 58kg at $7.50. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Gatton Bm60 on September 3 over 1400m, 7 len behind Granny's Reward carrying 59kg at $2.50. Working up to a win. Deserves consideration.
8
JACE MCMURRAY
Navy Blue, Yellow five Stars ,Armbands
3 418x4 BLAGNY
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
Cru Racing (Mgr: M A Rogers)
Second run back. First-up after six months 4th of 10 at Ipswich Bm65 on September 19 over 1670m, 2.75 len behind Pick Za Beans with 57kg at $7. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 2.5 len at Sunshine Coast Mdn-Sw January 14 over 1800m in the wet defeating Kahraba carrying 56.5kg at $1.70. Rates highly and has genuine claims.
9
M HELLYER
MAROON, WHITE BAND AND ARMBANDS
4 97106 LISSARO
HAROLD NORMAN
4YO  BR/BL  GELDING 58.0KG
P C Wigham, Mrs C J Wigham, Mrs T M Ganderton, I J Ganderton, H J Norman & J Waddington
Most recently 6th of 9 at Doomben Cl2 on September 18 over 1660m, 3 len behind American Phireball carrying 56kg at $101. The start before that ran last of 10 at this track 0 - 60 on September 7 over 1400m, 10 len behind Fearless Thinking with 58.5kg at $12. Working up to a win. This suits better.
3
JASON TAYLOR
PINK, WHITE BRACES, BLUE CAP
5 34418 MISS SHU
TOBY EDMONDS & STEPHEN MCLEAN
4YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
M A K Morrison, J Hilton, R Sutton, P Herlihy, J Johnson, Insain Racing (Mgr: J Sargeant), J G Kendler, P Hannen, S Antczak, N E Michel, S Barry, Mrs S Austin, M C Clarke, Mrs C White, J C Lewis, N Marlin, P Mckee, T M J Foley, B Clements & L Sutton
At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Bm55 on September 14 over 1540m, 4 len behind Capital Boss with 60.5kg at $3.50. The run before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Gold Coast Poly Bm55 August 17 over 1540m defeating Hulkamania with 58.5kg at $3.30. Prepared to overlook.
1
S CORMACK
Deep Navy Blue,white DOUBLE VEE
6 x7631 SEEYA LATER GATER
SCOTT MORRISEY
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
D Jones & Mrs K G Jones
Last start won by 1.5 len at Gold Coast Poly Mdn September 14 over 1540m defeating Tango Spirit with 58kg at $4. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Gold Coast Poly Mdn-Sw on August 31 over 1540m, 5.5 len behind Capital Boss carrying 58.5kg at $26. This is going to test him.
4
RIKKI JAMIESON
YELLOW, PURPLE DIAMONDS, YELLOW CAP
7 02932 ARISTELLA
DANNY J BOUGOURE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
M J Syndicate, J A Moore, V Owens, J L S Milles, D J Connolly, Ms P C Johnson, Mrs L M Newberry, M J Vickers, PJ Bull, AJ Bull, Mrs K Vickers, Mrs M A Verrenkamp, Mana Racing, C Low, P and G Syndicate, Mrs K S Simmons, D Beard, Ms S Latimer, D P Moore & V C Connolly
Form hard to fault. Most recently sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at Ipswich Bm58 on September 26 over 1690m, head behind Power Ace with 58kg at $3.80. Before that 3rd of 9 at Doomben Cl1-Sw on September 11 over 1650m, 0.8 len behind Feathertop carrying 58kg at $21. Ready to win.
5
JAI WILLIAMS
Red, White Band And Armband, Black Cap
8 76237 CRIMSON WARNING
NICHOLAS BECK
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
G W Beck, A J McAlpine,J R McAlpine , Mrs N Y Gee, IB Archer, Mrs CR Archer, R G Lipp, Mrs R J Lipp, Dr B Edwards, Miss J L Flamank, C Broadbent, W Roose, K Priest & B Smith
Dual acceptor. Returns from a 31-day let-up. Last start 7th of 13 at Sunshine Coast Cl1 on September 4 over 1800m, 4 len behind Ring Bearer carrying 54.5kg at $13. The race before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Toowoomba Cl1-Sw on August 24 over 1625m, 0.7 len behind Lissaro carrying 58kg at $5. Happy to overlook.
5
KIRK MATHESON
WHITE, DEEP NAVY EPAULETTES, CHECKED SLEEVES AND CAP
9 18905 READY TO THUNDER
PHILIP KIMMET
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
P C Kimmet & Ms S Tulloh
Last start 5th of 12 at Toowoomba Cl1 on September 14 over 1625m, 2 len behind Gold Prince carrying 56kg at $101. Before that ran last of 10 at Gatton Cl2 on September 3 over 1600m, 8 len behind Do It For You carrying 52kg at $81. Struggle again.
1
MADELEINE WISHART
Blue ,Silver Quarters,Silver sleeves,blue Halved Sleeves,blue cap,silver Quartered Cap
10 60928 GOING TO THE SUN
WAYNE KING
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
W L King
At the latest run 8th of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm62 on September 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Rock Ya carrying 54kg at $17. The run before that 2nd of 9 at Toowoomba Bm58 on September 7 over 1625m, 0.5 len behind Skater with 55.5kg at $16. Prepared to risk.
10
N THOMAS
Apricot, White Cap
11 07204 AVOID THE MISSTRES
INDIANA TURNER
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
I Turner, B J K Lumsden, A Krayem, A Parnes, D C T Wong, J Musty, Mrs S Cornwall, S Spoljaric, Tradepro Punters (Mgr: S P Starkey) & N Cooley
Dual acceptor. Last start 4th of 8 at Bowraville Cl1-Sw on September 21 over 2200m, 4.5 len behind Hotzino with 57kg at $9. The run before that sat on the pace before fading second last of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Bm55 on September 14 over 1540m, 10 len behind Capital Boss with 54.5kg at $16. Passing.
7
COREY BAYLISS
NAVY BLUE, AQUA CHECKS ,ARMBANDS, QUARTERED CAP, NAVY BLUE POM POM
12 8x089 BRIEF SOJOURN
SPIKE DEACON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
H V Pratt & T Glynn
At the latest run second last of 10 at Ipswich Bm65 on September 19 over 1670m, 6 len behind Pick Za Beans carrying 54kg at $26. The start before that 8th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Bm68 on August 28 over 2200m, 6 len behind Bak Da Man carrying 51kg at $101. Too hard.
6
JADE HAMPSON
PURPLE, YELLOW CROSSED SASHES AND SLEEVES