Hobart   28 Apr 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

Kevin Sharkie Benchmark 68 Handicap 2100m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 19)   Rail: Out 4m Entire. (Pent: 4.52).  

Should be a keen tempo with Punter, Noztrabeel and Montezulu prominent. PAGE (2) has been saved for this and presents off a near miss here over this trip. Is back to his best and can go one better. PUNTER (3) led and won that contest quickly back on track. Uses the rail and is sure to give a sight. MONTEZULU (1) won the Maiden and has been close to the two since. Is ready for his first try over a middle distance and will get every chance to run it out. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Page.
1 x7134 MONTEZULU
JOHN BLACKER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J K Blacker, Mrs J M Calwell, C A Calwell, S Blake, G I Dawkins, Ms H M Sproules, L J Menegon, Mrs G F Menegon, Tasmanian Bloodstock (Mgr: Ms J R Bazan), D J Walsh, Ms P M Cawthen, Mrs C A Woolley & R R Woolley
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 11 at Launceston Mdn/Cl1-Sw on April 17 over 1620m, 1.4 len behind Surely Special carrying 59kg at $4. Before that 3rd of 9 at this track Cl1 on April 7 over 1650m, slow going 2 len behind Opalson with 59kg at $7. Genuine chance on the back of the lastest efforts.
2
CHELSEA BAKER
WHITE, PINK DIAMOND, ARMBANDS AND CAP
2 77752 PAGE
JOHN BLACKER
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
A W Seymour & Mrs N A Seymour
Last start 2nd in a small field at this track Bm60 on April 7 over 2100m, slow going neck behind Punter with 57.5kg at $11. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at this track Bm62 on March 24 over 2200m, 4.5 len behind Dalton Dancer carrying 57kg at $12. In the money at the latest appearance and will go well.
4
SIGRID M CARR
DARK BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, QUARTERED CAP
3 57281 PUNTER
JOHN LUTTRELL
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
S A Davis, Ms V Stankovic & P J Cannon
At the latest run won by a neck at this track Bm60 April 7 over 2100m on a rain affected track defeating Page with 56kg at $5.50. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 14 at Launceston Mdn/Cl1-Sw on March 29 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Mystic Hope carrying 59kg at $10. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
1
T BAKER
ROYAL BLUE, RED CHECKED QUARTERS, WHITE SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE SEAMS AND CAP, RED POM POM
4 6x657 FOREST DIAMOND
JOHN BLACKER
5YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
M J Fiteni & Ms K M Stewart
At the latest run ran last of 7 at Launceston 0 - 62 Rating on April 17 over 1620m, 10 len behind Brazen Impact with 57kg at $7.50. Before that 5th of 11 at Launceston Bm60 on April 5 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Saxon Mist carrying 56kg at $19. Risking.
6
Silver, Black Checked Sash, Cerise Sleeves, Silver Cap With Black Star
5 x6796 NOZTRABEEL
BRENDAN MCSHANE
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
B W McShane, Mrs J McShane, C O Beadman, Mrs C J Beadman & Miss A J Beadman
Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at this track 0 - 60 Rating on April 7 over 1450m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind No Access with 56.5kg at $15. The race before that 9th of 12 at this track 0 - 62 Rating on March 24 over 1600m, 7 len behind Saxon Mist carrying 53.5kg at $15. Would rather see in something easier.
3
GEORGIE CATANIA
red, white cap, red spots
6 78356 MARTINI BLUE
JOHN BLACKER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Johnno's (Mgr: M J Fiteni)
At the latest run got back early 6th of 8 at this track Cl2 on April 21 over 1400m, 4 len behind Kings On Queens carrying 54kg at $26. Before that 5th of 8 at this track 0 - 60 Rating on April 7 over 1450m, slow going 4.5 len behind No Access carrying 56kg at $5.50. Prfer others.
3
SILVER, BLACK CHECKED SASH, CERISE SLEEVES, SILVER CAP WITH BLACK STAR