Mackay   11 May 2024
 
GOING: S(5)

Racing Again Mon 27th May BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 1800m

Track: SOFT 5   Rain (Max: 24)   Rail: Out 2m Entire. (Pent: 5.3).  

Lead is up for grabs here with no obvious one to really take them along. FLAMENCO ROSE (6) has threatened here twice and there was only a nose in it last time over this trip as favourite. Keeps the 2kg claim and can go one better. OSCAR BRAVO (4) draws well and is going better than the form line suggests. Maps for a soft run and could pop up at a price. SHADOW PROJECT (5) was back to his best winning this grade/trip and beating the above home. He is in the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Flamenco Rose.
1 52225 KNOWITALL JACK
RICKY VALE
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
E M Apel, C R Anderson & R J D Vale
Last start 5th of 7 at Thangool Bm60 on April 13 over 1600m, 5 len behind Poet's Day carrying 57.5kg at $3. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Emerald Bm60 on March 30 over 1615m, 1.0 len behind Wintilly with 58.5kg at $1.60. Can bounce back after a modest effort last time.
1
ASHLEY BUTLER
ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW HORSESHOE AND ARMBANDS, QUARTERED CAP
2 0x705 ROZNAMLA
TOM F SMITH
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
L Seymour, C L Filewood, BNL Racing (Mgr: B Nickson), M Chetcuti, C W Fuller, B McLeod, D Watson & H Pace
Most recently 5th of 8 at Rockhampton Cl1-Sw on May 2 over 1500m, slow going 7 len behind Pannier with 60kg at $9. The race before that 10th of 12 at Rockhampton Cl1 on April 18 over 1200m, slow going 11 len behind Hell with 60.5kg at $67. Others going much better heading into this one.
2
JUSTIN P STANLEY
GOLD, WHITE SASH AND SLEEVES
3 45364 ENTERPRISE PHOENIX
TIM COOK
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Burgs Racing (Mgr: K A Thomas)
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track Bm60 on April 26 over 1800m, 0.6 len behind Shadow Project with 58.5kg at $4. The run before that 6th of 8 at this track Bm58 on April 12 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Phoenix Flyer with 56.5kg at $9. Hope on latest effort.
3
JACKSON MURPHY
Orange, Black Lightning Bolt Vee
4 89545 OSCAR BRAVO
WAYNE POMFRETT
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
W N Pomfrett, P M Pomfrett, S P Dolan, T G Peno & R Mroz
At the latest run 5th of 10 at this track Bm60 on April 26 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Shadow Project carrying 59kg at $5. The start before that 4th of 8 at this track 0 - 55 on April 12 over 1560m, 2 len behind Jenni Swenesee carrying 59.5kg at $8. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. In the mix again.
1
MS T CHAMBERS
Tangerine, Grey Sleeves And Cap
5 58551 SHADOW PROJECT
JESSICA KUHN
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs J L Kuhn, A E Bennett, J E A Kuhn, L C Fleming, G Reade & S Toomey
Dual acceptor. At the latest run won by a nose at this track Bm60 April 26 over 1800m defeating Flamenco Rose with 56.5kg at $7. Before that 5th of 8 at Rockhampton Bm65 on April 18 over 1828m, slow going 2.75 len behind Mr Dudwey carrying 54kg at $41. Will be winding up strongly.
5
S SHEARGOLD
BLUE. WHITE DIAMOND CHECKS, BLACK SLEEVES, CAP
6 21432 FLAMENCO ROSE
RICKY VALE
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Miss N A Kuhl
Recent form sound. Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 10 at this track Bm60 on April 26 over 1800m, nose behind Shadow Project with 56.5kg at $4. The start before that 3rd of 8 at this track 0 - 55 on April 12 over 1560m, 1.2 len behind Jenni Swenesee carrying 57kg at $5. Top chance.
4
MCKENZIE APEL
BLUE, YELLOW HORSESHOE, ARMBANDS, QUARTERED CAP
7 53467 MARSHY
JOHN MANZELMANN
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
J H Manzelmann
Last start ran last of 7 at Mt Garnet Hcp on May 4 over 1800m, slow going 11 len behind Vivenzo carrying 54kg at $16. The run before that 6th of 10 at this track Bm60 on April 26 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind Shadow Project carrying 54kg at $26. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
6
C MC IVER
Dark Blue, Light Blue Star And Cap
8 70587 MISHANI PATRIOT
JOSHUA MANZELMANN
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs T L Simmons & J D Manzelmann
Dual acceptor. At the latest run second last of 8 at Rockhampton Cl1-Sw on May 2 over 1500m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Pannier carrying 60kg at $81. The start before that got back early 8th of 10 at Townsville Bm55 on April 30 over 1609m, slow going 6 len behind From This Moment with 54kg at $26. Preferred in something easier.
7
JASON TAYLOR
LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE YOKE, SLEEVES,CAP,COLLAR