Mount Gambier 09 Oct 2024
GOING: H(8)
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J & J Walsh Bookmakers Benchmark 64 Handicap (Heat of Sportsbet Country Mile Series) 1413m Track: HEAVY Clear (Max: 20) Rail: Out 3m 1800m-1600m. Out 4m Remainder. |
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Moderate tempo with Come Along Jeffrey leading the way and a few others keeping in touch. MERCHANT BOSS (5) doesn't win out of turn but is a class above these on best form. Was only denied by a lip last start in town over the same trip. Draws well and only has to hold his form to take this out. PORTATION (3) hasn't offered a yelp in his last two starts in town. Strikes a much easier assignment this time and is a major player if he brings his A-game. Great chance to break a long run of outs. FIRST RETURN (7) has come back in good order and can be very competitive again. COME ALONG JEFFREY (2) next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Merchant Boss to win.
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| 1 | 7386x |
COASTAL TOWN
SYMON WILDE 6YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG S W Wilde, Jungle Cat Racing (Mgr: S A Byron), D J Johnson, M Vaughan, We Cam (Mgr: Ms G Robinson), E W Cockram, Mrs P S Plowman, S F Watty, Melboolians (Mgr: J O'Donnell), S Batters, L J Condon, M Meehan, Dobson On Churchill, Mrs C A Trompf, A P Trompf, Guided By Science, Ms A M Fish & A S Payne First-up. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at Moonee Valley Bm70 January 27 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Ceerseven with 57kg at $13. Previously first up; second of 9 at Warrnambool Bm64 November 2 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Precious Charm with 60.5kg at $14. Holds some appeal fresh. |
7 SAMUEL PAYNE |
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| 2 | 61067 |
COME ALONG JEFFREY
JAMIE EDWARDS 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG B G O'Dwyer & Mrs J M Edwards Most recently sat on the pace before fading 7th of 12 at Coleraine Bm64 on September 27 over 1300m, slow going 7 len behind He's Godspeed with 61kg at $15. Before that 6th of 10 at Horsham Bm64 on August 26 over 1200m, in the wet; 3 len behind Motitsi with 60kg at $16. Could sneak into the frame. |
1 JESSICA EATON |
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| 3 | 74500 |
PORTATION
S & J JAENSCH 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Send The Fleet (Mgr: B R Jaensch) Useful type. Last start 10th of 13 at Morphettville Parks Bm76 on September 21 over 1250m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Aviatress carrying 55kg at $14. The start before that 11th of 13 at Morphettville 1Mw-Ly on September 14 over 1200m, 5 len behind Zebella carrying 56.5kg at $21. Overlook recent runs. Has been out of the money recently but finds the right race this time and gets his chance to feature. |
4 MS S METCALFE |
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| 4 | 61826 |
MELISSA KATE
WAYNE WALTERS 8YO BAY MARE 59.0KG J Morell Comes here off a 44-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 10 at Horsham Bm64 on August 26 over 1400m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Bonnaroo carrying 60kg at $21. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Hamilton Bm64 on August 3 over 1600m, on heavy track; nose behind Akahata carrying 60kg at $13. Not without claims on best form. |
6 MARGARET COLLETT |
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| 5 | 02032 |
MERCHANT BOSS
TRAVIS DOUDLE 5YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG T J Doudle, S D Bland, M J Sayers, V Votskos, Mrs J K Noble & M L Noble Going well. Last start 2nd of 13 at Morphettville Parks 0-64 on September 28 over 1400m, nose behind I Catchem Fox with 58kg at $7. Before that 3rd of 12 at Morphettville 0-62 on September 14 over 1536m, 3.5 len behind Longer Route with 59kg at $5. The one to beat. |
2 TEAGAN VOORHAM |
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| 6 | 766x1 |
MURRAY FACTOR
HOLLY MCKECHNIE 6YO BR/BL GELDING 58.0KG Ms H McKechnie Second-up. First-up after four months favourite; came from midfield and won by a nose at Donald 0 - 58 September 14 over 1356m defeating Albanian Star with 60kg at $3.50. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Bendigo Bm64 on February 27 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Clavadatsch with 59kg at $3.30. Has won second up in the past and is capable of building on that record. |
1 T P MADDEN |
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| 7 | 54x13 |
FIRST RETURN
WAYNE WALTERS 3YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG B K McWilliam, Mrs R G McWilliam, P A McWilliam, Mrs L J Pett & S M Pett Third-up today. Resuming came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Horsham Mdn-Sw August 26 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Lou Lou's Choice carrying 57kg at $5.50. Second-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track Cl1 on September 22 over 1200m, on a wet track; 1.5 len behind Free Beer with 59.5kg at $5. Not far away last time. Solid credentials and cannot be dismissed lightly. |
3 MS K WALTERS |
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| 8 | x0961 |
LOOSE LIP LLOYD
BELINDA O'LOUGHLIN 8YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Ms B L O'Loughlin Most recently won by 4 len at this track 0-54 September 22 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Moorak Miss carrying 56.5kg at $12. Before that 6th of 12 at Bordertown 0-56 on September 13 over 1300m, 8 len behind Limited Risk with 59.5kg at $26. Has confidence back and don’t underestimate. |
5 D TOURNEUR |
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