Sunshine Coast   31 Jan 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

PELICAN WATERS GOLF CLUB BENCHMARK 58 Handicap 2200m

Track: GOOD 4   Rain (Max: 28)   Rail: +3m Entire.  

Son Of Satono should be able to comfortably find the front. KOVANOS (2) will be suited to the small-sized field and was too strong for her rivals at Ballina just over 3 weeks ago. She is bred to excel over more ground and she can take the next step immediately. SON OF SATONO (3) was back in winning form when scoring at all the way victory at Kilcoy just over 4 weeks ago. He has been placed in all 4 starts here over the trip and can double the dose. OUR ORATOR (1) ran on late for fifth here a fortnight ago and was runner-up at Ipswich before that. The key here is the step up to 2200m for the first time this prep and he will be hard to hold out, especially with Robbie Dolan back in the saddle. MADALSA (4) can't be faulted for her consistency but she just can't seem to win another race. She is likely to race on the pace and another honest effort is on the cards. SUGGESTED PLAY: Kovanos to win.
1 54425 OUR ORATOR
P M BUSUTTIN
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
T E Rothery, Mrs C L Rothery, J L Johnson-Bannister & B Noonan
At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track Bm58 on January 17 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Medical Autocrat with 60kg at $6. The run before that 2nd of 10 at Ipswich Bm60 on January 7 over 1666m, 0.8 len behind Autumn Miss with 61kg at $4.20. Honest galloper who must be respected.
4
ROBBIE DOLAN
Green, Orange Braces, Orange Cap
2 75141 KOVANOS
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  B/BR  MARE 61.0KG
B Albert, D D Lala, B E Phee, Mrs V L Parrott, P E Lowe, D W Lowe, K Robinson, A F Johnson, M A Bright, M W Daniel, S Bishop, P E Bishop, W J Hamilton, Ms F Nimmo, N J C Smith, S Turner, Heretaunga No 4 (Mgr: A J A Bosma) & P Vinaccia
Form hard to fault. At the latest run raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2 len at Ballina Bm58 January 9 over 1915m in soft going defeating Monastery carrying 59kg at $5. The start before that 4th in a small field at this track Cl1 on December 26 over 1800m, 1.2 len behind Divakara with 57kg at $5.50. Key runner who is expected to be in the finish.
6
JACE MCMURRAY
NAVY, WHITE BAND WITH GO RACING LOGO, WHITE ARMBANDS AND CAP
3 34521 SON OF SATONO
KERRY TAPLIN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
I M Taplin & T Kadir
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.0 len at Kilcoy Bm55 January 2 over 1900m on a soft track defeating Summer Star with 55kg at $2.70. The race before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 10 at this track Bm62 on December 22 over 2200m, on a slow track; head behind Radegast with 55kg at $4. Confidence back and is one of the leading players.
3
JUSTIN P STANLEY
RED, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPE , GOLD ARMBANDS, RED CAP, WHITE QUARTERED
4 42223 MADALSA
PAT WEBSTER
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Danter Racing (Mgr: P Briggs)
Going well. Most recently 3rd of 10 at Dalby Bm58 on January 17 over 2000m, 1.2 len behind Onomatopoeia with 56.5kg at $6. The start before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 7 at Toowoomba Bm58 on December 28 over 1890m, neck behind Bilpa Morea carrying 56.5kg at $5. Can hit the frame with the right run.
5
HANNAH RICHARDSON
Purple, Black Cap
5 x8425 FORUM ONE
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
G M Goodrum, Miss S L Bird, D Rodgers & C G Geran
Most recently eased back early on 5th of 10 at Dalby Bm58 on January 17 over 2000m, 3 len behind Onomatopoeia with 56.5kg at $3.20. The start before that 2nd of 11 at Lismore Cl1-Sw on January 5 over 2110m, nose behind Iberian Ruler carrying 57kg at $9.50. Has ability but this looks a tough assignment.
2
MARK DU PLESSIS
Turquoise, Hot Pink GG Racing Logo,Turquoise sleeves ,Hot Pink HALVED,CAP, TURQUOISE HOOPS
6 06767 NITROGLYCERINE
BRUCE BROWN
8YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
K Hatchman, M Mana, R J Lamb, R Seminara, D Di Lorenzo, A Whyte, E H Brown, E Keir, B W Brown & Jokes Sport Racing (Mgr: K Redenbach)
Most recently eased back early on 7th of 11 at this track Bm58 on January 17 over 1800m, 6 len behind Medical Autocrat carrying 55.5kg at $21. The run before that from last on the turn 6th of 10 at Ipswich Bm60 on January 7 over 1666m, 3 len behind Autumn Miss carrying 55kg at $61. Hard to enthuse.
1
MS N BERIMAN
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, ROYAL BLUE ARMBANDS, CAP