Dubbo   29 Sep 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

MARTIN COLLINS AUSTRALIA BENCHMARK 66 HANDICAP 2200m

Track: SOFT 5   Clouds (Max: 24)   Rail: True.  

Looking to Borlotti, Zounile and No Second Thoughts as likely leaders in a keen contest early. AVONVIEW (5) stretched out in trip for the first time when a solid win at Canberra, before jumping in class when a plugging seventh over 2000m at Hawkesbury on September 12. Finds his race today and should have little trouble getting the 2200m. NO SECOND THOUGHTS (6) up sharply in trip when a dominant 1.75 len on pace winner over 1800m at Bathurst on September 15. Won with plenty in hand at latest and can go on with the job again. FINAL COMMENT (3) comes out of a strong race after being nailed late when a head second over 2000m at Hawkesbury on September 12. This is much easier and look for him hitting the line strongly. ZOUNILE (4) racing in career best form and has an excellent record at this track. Rolled along in front and edged out late when second over 1600m at Narromine Bm58 on September 23. Brings the right figures to figure prominently. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 5,6,3,4.
1 06844 LADY TINO
GARRY LUNN
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 60.0KG
W W Lunn
Last start 4th of 11 at Narromine Bm58 on September 23 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Stockholm with 62.5kg at $21. The start before that ran last of 8 at Mudgee Blcknugget on September 8 over 1400m, 8 len behind Starlink carrying 55kg at $26. Can improve out to this trip.
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White, Red Vee, Chevrons Sleeves, Red Cap
2 41250 RAIDING
GARRY LUNN
5YO  BR/BL  MARE 60.0KG
W W Lunn & Miss K M Donai
At the latest run 10th of 12 at Mudgee Bm58 on September 8 over 2000m, 7 len behind Threw with 61kg at $11. The race before that 5th of 8 at Tamworth Bm66 on August 16 over 2100m, in the wet; 10 len behind Cenotes carrying 58.5kg at $4. Slim prospects.
3
SIENA GRIMA
WHITE, RED VEE, CHEVRONS SLEEVES, RED CAP
3 40012 FINAL COMMENT
NICK OLIVE
5YO  GREY  GELDING 59.0KG
N J Olive, M P Hay, L D Joyce, D L Patterson, J D Patterson, A J Blackshaw, R V Anthony, L G Boag, D J Headon, G D Bailey, C Barritt-Eyles, Barritt-Eyles Wagon (Mgr: C Barritt-Eyles), D M Scullin, L J Olive, Reverend S Kaine & J P Patterson
At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on September 12 over 2000m, head behind Majorian carrying 56kg at $10. Before that came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Moruya Bm66 August 30 over 2010m defeating Old Gregg carrying 56kg at $5. Among the better chances.
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CORIAH KEATINGS
DARK BLUE, RED DISC AND ARMBANDS
4 31132 ZOUNILE
KYLIE KENNEDY
6YO  B/BR  MARE 59.0KG
C J Lundholm, Mojito Five (Mgr: P Malcolm), R H Ellis, R P Morrison, J Bird, Mrs V Harris, Mrs M McDermott, Mrs L McKechnie, Mrs J Mckechnie, C J Scriven, J Boicheski, Kennedy Social Club (Mgr: T Kennedy), Boar Boar (Mgr: W A Bryans), Zoo Crew (Mgr: P Marks) & Ms K A Kennedy
Recent form sound. Last start rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 11 at Narromine Bm58 on September 23 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Stockholm carrying 60.5kg at $8. Before that 3rd of 12 at Mudgee Bm58 on September 8 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Threw with 59.5kg at $12. Holding form well and stays in the mix.
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ZAC WADICK
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE HORSE HEAD, BLACK AND WHITE CHECKED SLEEVES
5 79417 AVONVIEW
B JOSEPH & P & M JONES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J J R Partnership (Mgr: P A Jones), P H Joseph, M G Jones, Mrs M Guthrie-Curran, G J Wilks, Mrs J A Wilks, M K Walcott, A E Bowie & S B Palmer
At the latest run 7th of 9 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on September 12 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Majorian with 58kg at $21. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Canberra Acton Cl1-Sw August 23 over 1900m defeating Rocky Thinks So with 59kg at $2.80. Should be right in the finish in this easier contest.
8
NICK HEYWOOD
YELLOW, RED DIAMOND AND ARMBANDS, RED AND YELLOW SPOTS CAP
6 23341 NO SECOND THOUGHTS
BJORN BAKER
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Bjorn Baker Racing (Mgr: B Baker), K Salagic, P Summerfield, B L Griguoi, Millar Racing & Breeding (Mgr: S B Millar), F J Stevens, Upper Bloodstock (Mgr: HF Lau), S A Livingstone, S W R Knipe, M J Byrne & J W Orange
Useful mare. Most recently favourite; won by 1.75 len at Bathurst Cl1 September 15 over 1800m on a soft track defeating Spanish Fighter with 58kg at $2.10. The run before that 4th of 9 at Mudgee Bm58 on September 8 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Awaygoesthebunny with 58.5kg at $3.50. Should feature again out to the 2200m.
6
OLIVIA CHAMBERS
YELLOW, RED TRIANGLE AND A INSIDE TRIANGLE, YELLOW SLEEVES, RED CAP
7 78885 A SILVERY WARRIOR
DEAN JACKSON
8YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
D Jackson
At the latest run 8th of 11 at Tamworth Bm66 on September 16 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Hardyo carrying 57kg at $14. The run before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at Kempsey Bm66 on September 2 over 1450m, 5 len behind Auzstar with 58kg at $12. Needs to improve sharply.
4
R JONES
WHITE, RED FOUR LEAF CLOVER, RED AND YELLOW CHECKED SLEEVES, RED CAP, YELLOW QUARTERS
8 97x87 OH NO BRO
JOHN BANNISTER
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
S R Long, R J Long & Mrs L A Fitton
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up from last on the turn second last of 9 at Newcastle Mid Bm68 on August 29 over 1500m, 4 len behind Northern Eyes with 55kg at $101. Second run from a spell eased back early on 7th of 12 at Muswellbrook Bm58 on September 10 over 1750m, 5.5 len behind Better Explain with 61kg at $61. Has a good record here and improvement expected.
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GEORGINA MC DONNELL
ORANGE, WHITE LIGHTNING BOLTS, WHITE SLEEVES, ORANGE LIGHTNING BOLTS, ORANGE CAP, WHITE LIGHTNING BOLTS
9 56474 HOT GOSPEL
DAR LUNN
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ms K M Flaherty
Last start eased back early on 4th of 7 at Bathurst Cl1 on September 15 over 1800m, slow going 3.5 len behind No Second Thoughts with 55kg at $7.50. The start before that 7th of 12 at Mudgee Bm58 on September 8 over 2000m, 5 len behind Threw carrying 55kg at $14. Unlikely to be playing a role in the finish.
2
ASHLEY MORGAN
Yellow, Lime Green Vee, Pink Sleeves, Lime Green Armbands, Pink Cap
10 97014 READY MADE DOLL
KYLIE KENNEDY
7YO  BR/BL  MARE 55.0KG
Ms K Kennedy
Last start 4th of 12 at Mudgee Bm58 on September 8 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Threw carrying 55kg at $19. The start before that won by 0.7 len at Gulargambone Bm50 August 31 over 1800m defeating Dancing In The Sky carrying 54kg at $21. Looks safely held again.
1
JESSICA BROOKES
NAVY, WHITE KK, WHITE SLEEVES,NAVY STARS,WHITE CAP
11 64849 BORLOTTI
ALLAN PRISK
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
A Prisk & C F Eves
Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 9 at Gulargambone Bm50 on August 31 over 1800m, 8 len behind Ready Made Doll carrying 55kg at $26. The run before that 4th in a small field at Cobar Picnic Cup on August 17 over 1700m, 5 len behind Dancing In The Sky with 59kg at $13. Not keen.
7
NYSSA BURRELLS
RED, ROYAL BLUE AND WHITE FOUR LEAF CLOVER