Ballina   30 Jun 2024
 
GOING: H(8)

TRICARE HASTINGS POINT BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1910m

Track: SOFT 7   Rain (Max: 24)   Rail: Out 3m 1000m-250m Cutaway Applies, True Remainder.  

They will be getting along early with I'mtimmyzou and Rahaan leading the charge. DRAKE PASSAGE (13) not suited on the Gold Coast poly at his last three runs and is open to improvement fourth-up on this surface. Can improve sharply. I'MTIMMYZOU (14) back in trip with the big weight when a wilting ninth over 1735m at Grafton. Go on run two back when a narrow second over 2020m at Murwillumbah. Top hope on best figures. CHAMPAGNES ON ME (8) knuckled down gamely in the lane last start to get the verdict. Plenty to like about that win and she can repeat the dose. Fellow last start winner KOOLATAH (2) also holds appeal and needs to be included. SUGGESTED PLAY: Drake Passage each-way.
1 13107 SERENADE THE CAT
STEPHEN LEE
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 61.0KG
Dr B J Hudson, M R Tudehope, Ms L S Amitrano-Hudson & Mrs C M Tudehope
Last start 7th of 11 at Lismore Bm66 on June 18 over 1526m, slow going 5.5 len behind Spill The Secret with 55.5kg at $26. The start before that 11th of 13 at Grafton Bm82 on April 30 over 1610m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Swanston with 55.5kg at $15. Fully tested on her recent run.
8
JACE MCMURRAY
White, Green Mice, Hooped Sleeves And Cap
2 41741 KOOLATAH
GLENN THORNTON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs S K Casey
At the latest run won by 1.2 len at Grafton Bm50 June 8 over 1735m on a soft track defeating Skilled Artist carrying 63kg at $4. The start before that 4th of 12 at Gatton 0 - 58 on May 24 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Roman Heir carrying 59.5kg at $9. Won last start and is well-placed again.
11
BORIS THORNTON
cream,brown checks,cream sleeves,brown checks,cream cap,brown CHECKS
3 184x0 JIMMY THE TULIP
STEPHEN LEE
5YO  BLACK  GELDING 60.0KG
A W Hamilton, Ms L J Walsh, B J Hamilton, N M Hamilton & Ms S E Little
Second run back. First-up after eight months ran last of 11 at Lismore Bm66 on June 18 over 1526m, slow going 9 len behind Spill The Secret with 57kg at $51. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Beaudesert Bm70 on November 4 over 3090m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Leather Jacket Lew carrying 55.5kg at $4.50. Unlikely to threaten.
6
DAMIEN THORNTON
RED, YELLOW FRANGIPANI, CHECKED SLEEVES, WHITE CAP, RED SEAMS
4 6346x MAUI
ALICIA WILLICK
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs P A Willick
Is first-up after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 February 10 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Godra carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. When resuming last campaign sixth of 9 at Beaudesert Bm65 August 12 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Rising Star with 61kg at $11. Expect a bold showing.
2
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
BLACK, LIGHT BLUE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK CAP
5 6x090 END OF MONTH
A & D SIMPSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs D B Simpson, S Allford, T Allen, D A Newsome, P A Butler, G C Pryor, J A Rolls, G J Winter, B Campbell & M Jennings
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up second last of 14 at Sunshine Coast Bm58 on May 31 over 1400m, on a wet track; 14 len behind Pending carrying 60.5kg at $41. Last start 9th of 11 at Sunshine Coast Bm58 on June 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Kariaction carrying 60.5kg at $26. This is outside his grasp.
15
Hot Pink, Purple FIVE Stars, Purple SLEEVES,Hot Pink Stars Sleeves ,Purple,Hot Pink Stars Cap
6 51237 INTENTIONAL LASS
MATTHEW DUNN
4YO  BROWN  MARE 60.0KG
M Nutt, M Penhey, J King, D J Armstrong, J M Roberts, Mrs S L Roberts, B Nolan, S Pender, W Douglas, J Ingram, M Hicks, J J Firth & B M Gaukroger Syndicates: Viva Racing (Mgr: M S Lowe) Calladunn Indecisive Racing (Mgr: M Barlow) High Calibre Racing (Mgr: D Maguire)
Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Last start settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at Ipswich 0 - 62 on May 30 over 1700m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Alpha Jane with 58kg at $2.50. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Grafton Bm74 on May 16 over 2230m, slow going 2 len behind Wannawinwin with 55kg at $2.90. Can take this out.
14
CLAIRE RAMSBOTHAM
DARK GREEN, GOLD HORSE SYMBOL, DARK GREEN sleeves , GOLD STRIPED ,DARK GREEN cap, GOLD striped
7 5451 PUNJABI LANDING
PAUL SHAILER
3YO  GR/CH  GELDING 59.0KG
Rhodes No.1 Syndicate (Mgr: P Gronsbell-Luntz), J B Humble, Thoroughbred Girls No. 28 (Mgr: Ms S J Lenton), Thoroughbred Girls No. 29 (Mgr: Ms S J Lenton), R J Knuppe, R M Payne, Can't bowl there (Mgr: T I Hudson), G A Bishop & S Richter
Useful gelding. Most recently was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 1.75 len at Sunshine Coast Mdn June 16 over 1800m in soft going defeating Dawn Party carrying 56.5kg at $4.50. The run before that 5th of 13 at Doomben Mdn-Sw on May 29 over 2030m, slow going 1.4 len behind Kingfield with 58kg at $21. Winning chance again.
14
Turquoise, White Star, Turquoise, Red And White Striped Sleeves
8 x2361 CHAMPAGNES ON ME
GAYE MARCHANT
5YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs J Fenwick, R Manning, Mrs A Palazzolo & A Palazzolo
At the latest run won by a nose at Murwillumbah Bm58 June 23 over 1550m defeating Hardley Grey carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. Before that 6th of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 on June 8 over 1540m, 4 len behind Breaking Ground carrying 56kg at $17. Racing well and can win again.
1
JAI WILLIAMS
HOT PINK, RED SASH, HOT PINK CAP
9 622x0 BIG HITTER
DAVID & MARCUS SCANES
6YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
M D Scanes, A J Bautava, M McCracken, V B Buatava, C Liversedge, B Fitzpatrick, K J Ong, B Glass, Mrs D M Scanes, J Hallinan, W G Boller, C Xenochristou, D W Scanes, R A Miller, Jaroka (Mgr: K R Mclennan) & Load Up Line Up Racing (Mgr: A E Scanes)
Second run back. First-up after four months 10th of 12 at Sunshine Coast Cl3 on June 9 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Victory Win with 54kg at $61. Previously second-up 9th of 14 at Sunshine Coast Cl1 on May 21 2023 over 1800m, slow going 10 len behind Amokura with 54kg at $61. One of the top chances.
10
Jag Guthmann-Chester
NAVY BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS AND SLEEVES, NAVY BLUE SEAMS, WHITE STARS CAP
10 70770 STAR SEEKER
KEVIN DEVINE
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
K M Devine, Mrs J A Devine, S R Harris & C J Devine
Last start 7th of 12 at Murwillumbah Bm58 on June 23 over 1550m, 6 len behind Champagnes On Me with 58kg at $7.50. Before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 11 at Ipswich Bm62 on June 7 over 1710m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Sly Corner carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Others preferred at this stage.
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PINK, PURPLE FIVE STARS, PINK SLEEVES, PURPLE STARS
11 86x45 ELECTRIC MISS
SHARON PEPPER
7YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs S L Pepper
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 4th of 13 at Lismore Ctry Bm58 on June 18 over 1310m, slow going 1.75 len behind Credit Controller carrying 55kg at $61. Second run from a spell 5th of 12 at Murwillumbah Bm58 on June 23 over 1550m, 5.5 len behind Champagnes On Me with 54.5kg at $17. Genuine chance this time around.
7
NORIYUKI MASUDA
Royal Blue, Pink Crossed Sashes, pink sleeves,royal blue Halved , royal blue cap,pink Quartered
12 x6252 SKILLED ARTIST
ALAN BOYD
7YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
Hogan Bloodstock (Mgr: P D Hogan), A G Boyd, G W Ziehmer, Sea Eels (Mgr: G M Wyborn), Ms S K Robbins & T N O'Donnell
Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Grafton Bm50 on June 8 over 1735m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Koolatah with 56kg at $12. The run before that 5th of 12 at Gatton 0 - 58 on May 24 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Roman Heir carrying 55.5kg at $15. Recent form not good enough.
3
MADELEINE WISHART
Maroon, White Hoop, Armbands And Striped Cap
13 2x597 DRAKE PASSAGE
MARCUS WILSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
W S Racing, M J Wilson, J L Chivers, Mrs C L Hohnke, J R Makepeace, K Bradley, C Hickey, Mrs M Harris, N Zappone, Mrs L M Bonnington, R L Bonnington, J Millar, T Raineri & Mrs K A Raineri
At the latest run second last of 8 at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 on June 15 over 2000m, 12 len behind Aiden carrying 59kg at $9. The start before that 9th of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 on June 8 over 1540m, 5 len behind Breaking Ground carrying 59.5kg at $10. Made headway last time. Top chance.
4
MICHAEL CAHILL
White, Winners Stall Racing logo, Navy And Maroon Checked Sleeves And Cap
14 03629 I'MTIMMYZOU
MARK GORMAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
D J Daniel, G P Michaud, C Michaud, L B Black, T D Daniel, A P Shattock & J E Pate
At the latest run didn't do much in the run home; 9th of 12 at Grafton Bm50 on June 8 over 1735m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Koolatah carrying 60kg at $7. Before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 10 at Murwillumbah Bm58 on May 24 over 2020m, on heavy track; long-neck behind Without A Doubt carrying 57.5kg at $3.50. Can do much better.
12
BEN LOOKER
SKY BLUE, BLACK STAR, STRIPED SLEEVES, SKY BLUE CAP, BLACK STAR
15 42823 NEWMARKET MISS
BROOKE AINSWORTH
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
P M Butler, D T Butler, C M Butler, A W Kuhl, M J Kuhl, J K Hopia, G P Flatley, B W Lestrange, J B Lestrange, T B Togo & T J Vince
Recent form sound. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 on June 15 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Aiden carrying 55.5kg at $9.50. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 on May 25 over 1900m, 2.25 len behind Irene's Best with 55.5kg at $21. Strong winning hope.
9
BROOKE AINSWORTH
PINK, WHITE QUARTERS, GRAY SLEEVES, PINK CAP
16 03634 RAHAAN
SHANE EVERSON
7YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
S P Everson, T E Everson, Miss J M Newton & J W Mawhirt
At the latest run crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 4th of 14 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Bm58 on June 14 over 1615m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Global Sensation with 53kg at $5. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Grafton Bm50 on June 8 over 1735m, slow going 3 len behind Mammoth Mountain carrying 58kg at $10. Needs to find extra to beat these.
5
J GRISEDALE
WHITE, BLUE VERTICAL STRIPES, RED ARMBANDS AND CAP
17 97x68 ROBE RAIDER
DWAYNE SCHMIDT
5YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
T S Schmidt
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up second last of 7 at Coffs Harbour Cl1-Sw on May 31 over 1605m, on a wet track; 9 len behind King Cornelius with 57kg at $26. Second-up 8th of 12 at Grafton Bm50 on June 8 over 1735m, slow going 6 len behind Koolatah carrying 55kg at $26. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
1
Pink, Black Horseshoe, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap, Black Pom Pom
18 07751 DROPS FROM THE SKY
BEN ROBINSON
4YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
P D & P M Gray
At the latest run 5th of 8 at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 on June 15 over 2000m, 7 len behind Aiden with 54kg at $61. The run before that ran last of 7 at Goondiwindi Bm60 on June 1 over 1800m, slow going 13 len behind Clear Blonde carrying 55kg at $8. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
2
Green, Gold Stags