EWAN   20 Sep 2024
 
GOING: G

W TITLEY & CO BENCHMARK 50 Handicap 1750m

Track: GOOD     Rail: True.  

Brand New has the pace to lead in what is likely to be a moderate tempo. TYCOON LAD (3) is a former Victorian who broke through for the new barn at Cairns over 1500m. That was expected and he maps well on 6 day return. A top hoop is booked and he can go on with the job. TORQUE ESPAGNA (9) was narrowly beaten at Mackay over this distance. She's on a quick backup and a senior rider goes on. A winning chance if the rails gate is managed. VIVACIOUS AWARD (2) was outgraded at Cairns and best to assess her on the 1L defeat at Home Hill prior. That would have her in the finish. ANOTHER JACK (1) draws low today and won't be far away. SUGGESTED PLAY: With Tycoon Lad.
1 31917 ANOTHER JACK
MATTHEW MCGUIRE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 64.0KG
A M Balzer, Ms T Milligan, J Chapman, M K Walsh, M M Garner, S R Egan, R Simpson & M H McGuire
Useful type. At the latest run eased back early on 7th of 11 at Mareeba Bm55 on August 31 over 1500m, 5 len behind Wishnowsky carrying 61.5kg at $8. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Richmond Qld Bm50 August 17 over 1400m defeating The Landing with 63.5kg at $3.30. Can improve and is a contender.
2
S SHEARGOLD
NAVY BLUE, RED CHECKED SASH AND SLEEVES, NAVY BLUE ARMBANDS AND CAP WITH RED SEAMS
2 00456 VIVACIOUS AWARD
JOHN MANZELMANN
7YO  BAY  MARE 63.0KG
J H Manzelmann
Most recently 6th of 8 at Cairns Bm60 on September 14 over 1900m, slow going 13 len behind Stadium Of Light with 58kg at $21. The start before that 5th of 10 at Home Hill Bm60 on August 27 over 1460m, 1.1 len behind Baby Guinness carrying 59.5kg at $17. Capable of better so worth considering.
7
GABRIELLE SEMMENS
Dark Blue, Light Blue Star And Cap
3 97551 TYCOON LAD
GEORGINA HOLT
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 62.0KG
H & H Racing (Mgr: K J Power), Mrs J T Power, B E W Hanson, L Seymour, G T Power, M J Langby, R S Parter, W G Campbell, J C Stafford, B J Hauff, Miss K Cherry, D Clark & Mrs C Clark
Last start favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.9 len at Cairns Mdn-Sw September 14 over 1500m in soft going defeating Shiho with 58.5kg at $3. The start before that 5th of 13 at Cairns Mdn on August 24 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Moegreen with 58kg at $5. In winning form and can go on with it.
4
ASHLEY BUTLER
Red, White Flowers, Collar, Sleeves And Cap
4 32008 BRAND NEW
TREVOR & PETER ROWE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
B C Little
Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at Mareeba Bm65 on August 31 over 2000m, 4 len behind Secret Location carrying 55kg at $16. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 11th of 14 at Mackay Bm58 on August 10 over 2000m, 12 len behind Patti Waggin carrying 57.5kg at $12. Has to find best.
8
N DAY
BLUE, WHITE AND BLUE CHECKED QUARTERS, PALE BLUE SLEEVES WITH BLUE SQUARES, WHITE CAP, BLUE SQUARES
5 04294 MISS FUBULICIOUS
RENEE SCHLUENZ
8YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
C D Thornber, Mrs K Dulhunty, J R Thornber, R Gaunt & Mrs W Gaunt
Last start 4th of 11 at Mareeba Bm55 on August 31 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Wishnowsky carrying 56.5kg at $10. The race before that sat on the pace before fading to run last of 9 at Innisfail Bm55 on August 10 over 1500m, on heavy track; 31 len behind Battle Royale with 57kg at $3.50. This looks too tough.
3
M ABE
YELLOW, RED HEART, SLEEVES AND CAP, YELLOW POM POM
6 8x774 PLUCKERCARN
TROY CLIVE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs L R Clive, D J Clive, M M Collins & B Eales
Comes here off a 36-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 9 at Rockhampton 0 - 55 on August 15 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Brain Fog with 56kg at $21. The run before that got back early 7th of 13 at Townsville 0 - 58 on July 28 over 1609m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind City Playboy carrying 52kg at $41. Might struggle again.
10
ISABELLA TEH
ORANGE, BLACK DIAMOND, ORANGE SLEEVES, BLACK DIAMOND
7 45662 YA LOVE HER
JOHN MANZELMANN
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
J H Manzelmann
Most recently made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Mackay Mdn-Sw on September 17 over 1560m, 3 len behind Gigi Fille with 58.5kg at $12. Before that 6th of 13 at Cairns Mdn-Sw on September 14 over 1500m, slow going 4.5 len behind Tycoon Lad with 58.5kg at $9.50. Making headway. In the mix.
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F EDWARDS
Dark Blue, Light Blue Star And CAP
8 10999 ZURI ZURI
MICHAEL JOKIC
5YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
J J Manzelmann
Last start from last on the turn 9th of 11 at Mackay Cl1-Sw on September 5 over 1560m, 3 len behind Blue Ray carrying 58kg at $101. The start before that 9th of 11 at Mackay 0 - 55 on August 22 over 1300m, 7 len behind Lady Masquerade carrying 55.5kg at $101. Overlook recent runs. Not the worst.
5
MS C JOKIC
Black, Red V, White Sleeves And CAP
9 47672 TORQUE ESPAGNA
JOHN MANZELMANN
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
J H Manzelmann & I J Corazzol
Most recently 2nd of 8 at Mackay Bm60 on September 17 over 1800m, 0.6 len behind Whatjeudoin' carrying 51kg at $26. Before that eased back early on 7th of 9 at Mackay Cl4 on September 5 over 1560m, 6 len behind Kellers Shelter carrying 51kg at $41. Has ability and is one of the chances.
1
ADAM SEWELL
Purple, Gold Treble Clef
10 x6500 SIZZLING SUN
NGARIE NELSON
9YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs P Kapernick
Most recently ran last of 10 at Mareeba Bm65 on August 31 over 2000m, 13 len behind Secret Location with 55kg at $51. Before that ran last of 12 at Cairns Bm65 on August 17 over 1900m, slow going 27 len behind Blue Swimmer carrying 54kg at $101. Not keen.
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TYLER LESLIGHT
Black, Blue Diamonds, Blue Armbands, Black Cap