Benalla   27 Sep 2024
 
GOING: G

Benalla Timber Products Maiden Plate 1606m

Track: GOOD 3   Clear (Max: 17)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.32).  

Early speed assured from It'sreel, Keeneland and Brilliant Badger locking horns ahead of El Paso. Tough. IT'SREEL (5) has his third start and is ready to win back a touch in trip. Draws awkwardly but has early pace and will keep improving. KEENELAND (11) improved sharply beaten a nose over this trip. He also draws out but will be fitter and will go close with average luck. EL PASO (10) ran well at Sale second-up and is sure to keep building. MILLIE DE LUNE (14) improved last time and maps better. She will be around the mark. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to It'sreel.
1 95398 BRILLIANT BADGER
OLIVIA OSBORNE
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
R A Osborne, W B Brisbourne & Dr C P Duddy
At the latest run raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 9 at Griffith Cl1 on September 14 over 1350m, 6 len behind True Prophet with 55kg at $19. Before that failed to make an impression; second last of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on September 3 over 1612m, 14 len behind Thunder Force with 59.5kg at $61. Happy to overlook at this stage.
7
HANNAH EDGLEY
Lime Green, Aqua Blue Yoke, Yellow Sash, Aqua Blue collar , Lime Green Cap
2 06x CHOUX BEEDOOBEE
HENRY DWYER
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Chouxmaani Syndicate (Mgr: Mrs E L Wood), A McCahill, A Scott, Mrs L Scott, Mrs A Boys, B Doherty, G Amaranti, J Lindsay, L Diamond, M Carey, M Devenny, R O Y L No. 2, R O Y L ( Mgr: Ms S G Kalinowsky), S Hutchinson, Dr S Morrish, L Thorn, W Barnetson, R Price & G Reid
Dual acceptor. Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw April 28 over 1500m, 6 len behind Penny Bazaar with 59.5kg at $26. On debut 11th of 13 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw April 9 over 1300m, 13 len behind Arewethereyet carrying 59.5kg at $26. Prefer others.
1
CELINE GAUDRAY
Red, Royal Blue Diamonds And Armbands
3 0x244 DASHING DONKEY
OLIVIA OSBORNE
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
R A Osborne & Dr C P Duddy
At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw on September 17 over 1590m, 7 len behind Opening Address carrying 59.5kg at $15. The run before that 4th of 11 at Tatura Mdn-Sw on September 10 over 1450m, 3 len behind Bourne Identity carrying 59.5kg at $17. Might struggle again.
9
TEODORE NUGENT
YELLOW GREEN, BLUE YOKE, YELLOW SASH, BLUE COLLAR
4 63223 DHANUSH
Leon & Troy Corstens
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Flemington Bloodstock (Mgr: J G Sawford) & Harvey Racing & Breeding (Mgr: D M Harvey)
Last start 3rd of 7 at this track Mdn-Sw on September 3 over 2100m, 6 len behind Jenni Jangles carrying 59.5kg at $2.10. The race before that 2nd of 8 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on August 17 over 1610m, slow going 1.3 len behind Notmeanttobe with 59.5kg at $4. Risking.
14
LIAM RIORDAN
ORANGE AND NAVY STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES AND CAP
5 22 IT'SREEL
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
J S Bahen, F H Oldfield, J C H Clark, W W Guest, M F Clemenger, E J Lucas, J W Gray, G P Stansen & Gurners Bloodstock Co (Mgr: M Ramsden)
Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, 2nd of 14 at Sale Mdn-Sw on August 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; nose behind Dougal Mckeen carrying 59.5kg at $5. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at Sale Mdn-Sw on September 11 over 1732m, 3.5 len behind Scary with 59.5kg at $3. Capable of a better showing. Rates highly is expected to go well.
11
HARRY COFFEY
Royal Blue, Gold Star, Stars Sleeves,Royal Blue cap,gold Star Cap
6 x444x ONLYGOLDWILLDO
LIAM HOWLEY
4YO  BAY  HORSE 59.0KG
Miss E McDonald, C W Kwok, M Guerin, S Beatson, Mrs H Beatson, Ms D F Howley, F J Howley & L P Galliott
Entire back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at Geelong Mdn-Sw June 21 over 1715m, 4 len behind Eye For An Eye with 59.5kg at $1.80. When resuming last campaign fourth of 8 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw May 23 over 1600m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Makdane with 59.5kg at $5.50. Keep safe.
1
J MASKIELL
Green, cap,Purple Star
7 03807 SQUAW
BOB DONAT
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
R F Donat & Mrs B J Donat
Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 11 at Donald Mdn-Sw(Qc) on September 14 over 1206m, 5 len behind The Mariner with 57.5kg at $19. The race before that second last of 13 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on August 24 over 1300m, slow going 10 len behind Bower Boy with 57.5kg at $67. Prefer to see her back in form.
2
TOM PREBBLE
BURGUNDY, CREAM STRIPES, BURGUNDY YOKE, CREAM CUFFS, BURGUNDY CAP
8 89x28 SUDDENLY
ENVER JUSUFOVIC
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
R P L Lewis & R E L Lewis
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 14 at Geelong Mdn-Sw(Qc) on August 23 over 1312m, 1.3 len behind Snick carrying 57.5kg at $21. Second run from a spell 8th of 10 at Sale Mdn-Sw on September 11 over 1415m, 5.5 len behind Thoughtful Woman with 57.5kg at $15. Good enough to make amends.
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MS CARLEEN HEFEL
EMERALD GREEN, ORANGE CROSS, EMERALD GREEN SLEEVES,BLACK HOOPS, BLACK CAP
9 7 CHARM NOIR
GAVIN BEDGGOOD
3YO  BLACK  COLT 57.0KG
T Hunter, J Molinaro, J J Luff, Balmoral Lodge (Mgr: Mrs K E Thomas), Mrs C Mackay, C Mackay, N Hungerford, Mrs C J Price, S W Radford, M Sims, A J Popko, L N Taboada, J Ibrahim, Mrs S K Guest & Baxter Lodge (Mgr: A E Jacobs)
Jumped at big odds at debut, got back early 7th of 9 at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 11 over 1415m, 3.5 len behind Narbold with 58kg at $26. Can do better. One of the contenders.
6
ZAC SPAIN
Blood Orange, Navy Blue Stripe, Armband And Striped Cap
10 5x7 EL PASO
M, W & J HAWKES
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), R Smith, Trilogy (Mgr: Mrs M Stenning), Mrs A J Ulliana, Arro R B (Mgr: S G Reid), A W Barrett, S Fattore, ML Fox, Mrs C M Fox & V Restagno
Second-up. First start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Pakenham 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Clinger with 58kg at $7.50. Went for a break before returning 7th of 14 at Sale Mdn-Sw on September 11 over 1206m, 3.5 len behind The Mansman with 57kg at $26. Should improve sharply.
4
K JENNINGS
Navy, Yellow Lightning Bolt, Armbands and Cap
11 42 KEENELAND
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
3YO  BLACK  GELDING 57.0KG
Busuttin Racing (Mgr: T L Busuttin), T G Heptinstall, Ms N J Cruickshank, T M Pivac, D R Platt, W R Platt, M W Cummings, Ms H M Herd, G A Saunders & R B Pimm
Having third race start. At debut, second last in a small field at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 21 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Kalkallo with 58kg at $8.50. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on September 3 over 1612m, nose behind Thunder Force carrying 57kg at $2.60. Among the better hopes.
10
J ALLEN
Lime Green, Navy Blue Sleeves, Hot Pink Cap
12 53 MONTE CASSINO
MICHAEL MORONEY & GLEN THOMPSON
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
Ballymore Stables (Aust) Pty Ltd (Mgr: M D Moroney), R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), M Bogoievski, P Comley, Kariba Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: C Dziedzic) & J Genes
Third race start today. At debut, 5th of 8 at Geelong 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 23 over 1212m, 4 len behind Thames with 58kg at $16. Second-up 3rd of 9 at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 11 over 1415m, neck behind Narbold carrying 58kg at $26. Leading prospect.
18
BILLY EGAN
Navy Blue, Gold Lightning Bolt, Gold And White Armbands, Gold Cap
13 0x455 PERFECTLY GOOD
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms E L Jelfs, Mrs D M Whitmore, Mrs L Holt, Mrs F M Smith, Mrs M A Burford, Mrs L J Chan, Mrs D H Fletcher, Mrs J Frenkel, Mrs K A Hill, Mrs D M McKeough, P B M Racing (Mgr: Ms R Monaghan),Mrs K L Biviano, Ms S E Kovacs, Mrs T De Pasquale, Mrs C Williams & Race With Lizzie 7 (Mgr: Ms E L Jelfs)
Most recently 5th of 11 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw on September 17 over 1400m, 4 len behind Stranglehold carrying 57kg at $1.80. Before that 5th of 7 at Sandown-Hillside 2yo Hcp on July 24 over 1300m, slow going 6 len behind Photograph with 57.5kg at $10. Hard to beat on his best form.
13
J MOTT
Navy, Baby Pink Seams, White Sleeves, Navy Cap
14 655 MILLIE DE LUNE
MATTHEW SMITH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
W Tilley,Allan Duffy(Mgr: M Allan),G Brown,Bull Bar Racing(Mgr:G Tacilauskas),R Calman,CHCT Racing(Mgr:D Tully),G Goulter,G Hayden,Ms J Stevens,J Incher,Jimlee Racing (Mgr: Ms L Caff),T Leese,P Malone,Sunday Schooners (Mgr: K McClung),S Newman,Ms N Sanford,G Walker,S Warncken,N Surawski & M Oliver
Most recently from last on the turn 5th of 9 at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 11 over 1415m, 2.5 len behind Narbold carrying 56kg at $61. The race before that got back early 5th of 8 at Hawkesbury Mdn on August 1 over 1300m, slow going 12 len behind Dawn Service with 55kg at $26. Capable of testing this field on her best effort.
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Fred W Kersley
Green, White V, Sleeves and Cap, Green Pom Pom
15 0667 IZZY BELLE
GERALD EGAN
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Southern Cross Racing (Mgr: P P Corr)
Most recently got back early 7th of 11 at Corowa Mdn-Sw on September 16 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Reasonable Point carrying 54kg at $26. The race before that 6th of 10 at Berrigan Mdn on August 24 over 1400m, 7 len behind True Prophet with 55.5kg at $2. Others preferred.
12
BRITTANY BUTTON
Blue, White Southern Cross And Cap
16 x070x DIAMONTE
BEN BRISBOURNE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Miss A S Niklaus, Miss A J H Moran, B R Gay, Mrs K P Niklaus, Affinity Thoroughbred Racing (Mgr: A M Twist), Eelknightrooster Racing, Lord Investments (Mgr: G Lord), A J Harris & Mrs J L Harris
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw April 5 over 2100m, 22 len behind Quamby with 57kg at $61. When resuming last campaign second last of 13 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw March 2 over 1400m, 15 len behind Stubbyholler with 57kg at $51. Cannot enthuse.
3
MILOS BUNJEVAC
CERISE, PURPLE FIVE STARS, STARS SLEEVES, CERISE CAP
17 775x6 GRINDING AWAY
MICHELE DENHAM
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs M M Denham, L J Denham, B Denham, Mrs S Denham, CJ Davern & C M Davern
Second-up. First-up after nearly two years 6th of 10 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on September 5 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Statuario with 59.5kg at $101. Previously second-up got back early 7th of 13 at Terang Mdn-Sw on December 20 2022 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Rapinoe with 59.5kg at $41. Faces tough task.
8
EOIN WALSH
White,Maroon JUBILEE STUD LOGO, Silver And Maroon Hooped Sleeves, Old Gold Cap
18 8x809 SHADY LOVER
LIBBY HAWORTH
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs E L Haworth, B A C Creese, I A C Creese & R J Emerton
Last start 9th of 11 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw on September 17 over 1400m, 7 len behind Stranglehold carrying 54.5kg at $151. The race before that ran last of 12 at Mornington F&M Mdn-Sw on September 6 over 1200m, slow going 13 len behind Standing Ovation with 58kg at $101. Rates poorly so happy to overlook.
6
J NOONAN
PINK, WHITE DIAMOND CHECKS, NAVY DIAMOND BAND, PINK, WHITE DIAMOND CHECKS SLEEVES, NAVY DIAMOND STRIPE SLEEVES, pink, WHITE DIAMOND CHECKS CAP