Gilgandra 03 Aug 2024
GOING: S(5)
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THREE RIVERS MACHINERY BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP 800m Track: SOFT 5 Clear (Max: 13) Rail: True. |
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Cracking tempo looks assured with many of these capable of pushing on early. SMART 'N' RITZY (12) returned from a two-month lay-off with a very close fifth last start over 1000m at Warren. Speedy mare who tackles an easier race today and should be in the finish. STAR STROKE (11) finished midfield in the same race as Smart 'N' Ritzy at Warren 11 days ago. Will sit back behind the hot speed and is one to watch for late in the piece. KORA MAGIC (4) last appeared when narrowly beaten over 1100m at Mudgee in February. Has won twice and been placed twice in five first-up runs. Definite contender. OBSESSIVE NATURE (1) is back from a 24-week absence. Won at Warren at this level last prep under similar weight. Good fresh performer who must be included. REDLINE (5) is a last start Nyngan winner with a strong record over this trip. In the mix with a bit of luck from the wide gate. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen on Smart 'N' Ritzy.
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| 1 | 1737x |
OBSESSIVE NATURE
SHARON JEFFRIES 6YO BAY GELDING 65.0KG Mrs S Jeffries Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Dubbo Bm58 February 18 over 1100m, 3 len behind Canny Prospect with 60kg at $21. Previously first up; ran last of 8 at Cranbourne Bm64 May 26 2023 over 1000m, in the wet; 9 len behind Starlea with 59.5kg at $21. Likely to run well. |
6 LEESHELLE SMALL |
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| 2 | 2838x |
DANCELITTLESISTER
KIEREN HAZELTON 6YO BAY MARE 64.0KG S R Rogers, Mrs R M Rogers, Mrs C C Corcoran, Mrs P J Ferguson, S G Ferguson, Essential Racing (Mgr: N J Finn), S P Rogers, Mrs A G Duffy, D J Duffy, Mrs B Rogers, R Rogers, Ms A L Tate, Mrs T A Tate, Mrs T L Riley, J W Wood, Q McEwen, T G Murray, A B Hazelton & B McKechnie Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Lightning Ridge Cup-Bm66 March 30 over 1200m, 13 len behind Indian Thunder with 57kg at $4. Previously first up; fifth of 8 at Cowra Bm58 January 21 over 950m, 5 len behind That's Better carrying 59kg at $4.50. Looking to others. |
12 JESSICA BROOKES |
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| 3 | 51131 |
POWERSTONE
GAVIN GROTH 7YO BAY MARE 61.0KG Mrs F G Groth, M Groth, Miss G M Mathieson & H W Gallagher Form hard to fault. At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by a long-neck at Inverell Bm50 July 20 over 1050m in soft going defeating Adviser with 56.5kg at $14. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Gunnedah Cl1 on July 1 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Gold Smiles carrying 54kg at $11. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again. |
10 SIENA GRIMA |
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| 4 | 9392x |
KORA MAGIC
MARK JONES 6YO BROWN MARE 61.0KG M E Jones & Mrs J Jones Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second of 9 at Mudgee Bm 58 Hcp February 25 over 1100m, a long neck behind Starane carrying 57kg at $8.50. First up last campaign second of 10 at Narromine Bm58 October 21 over 800m, a neck behind Takanakuy with 59kg at $5. Expect a bold showing. |
2 COBI VITLER |
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| 5 | 17421 |
REDLINE
GEOFF O'BRIEN 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG G O'Brien Racing well. Most recently won by 2.25 len at Nyngan Pic Cl2t July 6 over 900m defeating Uprise with 67.5kg at $4. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Quambone Pic Cl3t on June 29 over 800m, long-neck behind Real Salty with 67kg at $2.80. Last-start winner worth including |
9 A BANKS |
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| 6 | 3253x |
TWIN SEAS
GEORGE HOY 8YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG G T Hoy, E G Hoy & I P Whitty Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation third of 11 at Canberra 4yo+ Bm50 March 20 over 1000m, soft track; 2 len behind Bella Ace carrying 56.5kg at $14. First up last campaign eighth of 11 at Muswellbrook Ctry Mdn October 17 2022 over 900m, soft track; 4 len behind Shikanic with 57kg at $26. Likely to need this run. |
4 NYSSA BURRELLS |
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| 7 | 64541 |
JOYFUL JINK
L K ROBERTS 7YO BROWN MARE 59.0KG T Ernst, I R Everett & L K Roberts Racing well. Most recently favourite; won by a nose at Wean Pic Trophy July 13 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Real Salty carrying 63.5kg at $3. The race before that 4th of 11 at Gunnedah Cl1 on July 1 over 1000m, slow going 2.5 len behind Gold Smiles carrying 54kg at $9. Each-way hope. |
11 D NORTHEY |
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| 8 | 73249 |
ELENI
CARLOS ANTONIO 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG K Johnston Recent form sound. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Gunnedah Bm58 on July 22 over 1000m, slow going 1.5 len behind Badboy Mccoy with 52kg at $4. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Muswellbrook Ctry Bm58 on July 11 over 1000m, on a wet track; 1.2 len behind Cupid's Kiss carrying 53.5kg at $21. Genuine hope on latest effort. |
3 ZOE HUNT |
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| 9 | 732x0 |
SUPER ROCKER
KELLY SMITH 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs C J Smith Second run back. First-up after 16 months ran last of 12 at Inverell Bm50 on July 20 over 1050m, slow going 13 len behind Powerstone with 57kg at $41. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Kempsey Cg&E Bm58 on December 5 2022 over 1000m, 5 len behind Never Careless carrying 56kg at $16. Fitter but must improve sharply. |
1 NICK HEYWOOD |
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| 10 | 8 |
SCENTS OF ELEGANCE
SUE BIGG 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG S Bigg & G F Bigg Jumped at a huge quote at debut, second last of 9 at Scone Mdn on June 23 over 900m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Pride To Follow carrying 57kg at $101. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut. |
8 BILLY CRAY |
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| 11 | x2687 |
STAR STROKE
STUART CANHAM 5YO GR/CH MARE 55.0KG S J Canham & C Canham Most recently 7th of 11 at Warren Cl1 on July 23 over 1000m, slow going 2.75 len behind Cumboogle carrying 55kg at $51. The run before that 8th of 10 at Quambone Pic Cl1t on June 29 over 1400m, 10 len behind Yarraville with 62kg at $9. Worth following up. |
7 CHELSEA STANLEY |
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| 12 | 50x55 |
SMART 'N' RITZY
G R BROOKER 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG G Brooker & Mrs A S Mcnaught-Brooker Third-up today. Resuming crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 5th of 13 at Dubbo Ctry Bm58 on May 25 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Cumnock with 52.5kg at $81. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Warren Cl1 on July 23 over 1000m, slow going 1.5 len behind Cumboogle with 54kg at $26. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat. |
5 ANGELA COOPER |
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| 13 | 0898x |
KERMIE GAL
KIEREN HAZELTON 5YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG P J Cluff, M P Vella, T J Tydd, K W Hazelton & J T Eason Dual acceptor. Resuming. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at Dubbo F&M Mdn-Sw January 15 over 1100m, 11 len behind Choice Witness with 58kg at $101. First up last campaign tenth of 12 at Warren Ctry Mdn November 12 over 1000m, 11 len behind Gecko Coin with 56kg at $151. Looking to others for the winner. |
3 GEORGINA MC DONNELL |
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