Toowoomba   11 May 2024
 
GOING: S(6)

LIVING TURF BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 1625m

Track: SOFT7   Rain (Max: 18)   Rail: Out 4m Entire. (Pent: 5.95).  

Moderate tempo headed by Sock'emsid from his low draw. Tough. POWER PACK (7) will be better for the two runs back over sprint distances on heavy tracks Has strong figures over a mile and longer and a dryer surface would assist. Has a handy gate and small claim and should be ready to fire. JUBILANT (8) was narrowly beaten at Ipswich this trip and raced a firm favourite here following over a middle distance and didn't get into it. Has an awkward barrier but is suited back to the mile and she can get back on track. ZOU ZOUAMORE (9) won that contest and is in the mix coming back in journey. SOCK'EMSID (3) is looking to make it three on end. This looks a bit harder but he maps well and will get every chance. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Power Pack.
1 x7465 OVERSEAS
STEVEN THOMAS
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 62.0KG
S W Thomas & Mrs K L Thomas
At the latest run 5th of 8 at Jandowae Bm65 on May 4 over 1500m, 4 len behind Martini Dancer with 61.5kg at $5. The start before that got back early 6th of 10 at this track Bm70 on April 6 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Spooky Spirit with 58.5kg at $21. Low draw but others have better credentials.
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LUKE TARRANT
cerise,black halved,white sleeves,cap
2 32x07 LORD LUKER
KURT GOLDMAN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Miss B S Scott, T G Johnston, G M Johnston, K E Goldman, J Molony & N J Thomson
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 10th of 12 at Doomben Cg&E Bm65 on April 3 over 1200m, 4 len behind Mount Fuji with 58.5kg at $21. Second run from a spell 7th of 12 at Beaudesert Cl2 on April 25 over 1400m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Badgers Nuts carrying 59.5kg at $17. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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GIRISH GOOMANY
Gold, White Armbands And Cap
3 82311 SOCK'EMSID
BRENDAN JONES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
B J Jones, H W C Crooks, G K Drewett, A D Browning, P H Williams, Mrs C D Dillon & B Barnes
At the latest run favourite; won by a nose at Gatton 0 - 58 April 19 over 1400m defeating Roman Heir carrying 59.5kg at $4. The run before that favourite; won by 6 len at Esk Bm60 March 9 over 1460m defeating Sabie Park with 57kg at $1.80. Nice draw and in the mix.
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ANTHONY ALLEN
 BLACK and ROYAL BLUE QUARTERS ,BLACK SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE STARS, BLACK CAP,ROYAL BLUE QUARTERS,SILVER STARS
4 5415x GLEN MASSEY
P DUNCAN
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
P Duncan , I Wright , S Wright , R Burt, P Anderson, Mrs D Anderson, J Anderson, T Wright & J E Pickering
Resumes. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at Sunshine Coast Bm62 December 17 over 1800m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Bella Tivaci carrying 57.5kg at $2.90. Previously first up; fifth of 16 at Sunshine Coast Bm55 November 7 over 1300m, soft track; 4 len behind Money Man carrying 59.5kg at $51. Solid return wouldn't surprise.
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KARL ZECHNER
White, Royal Blue And Red Striped Sleeves
5 9x659 GOOD VINTAGE
TONY & MADDYSEN SEARS
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
G J Loiero, Ms O Pearl & Ms K M Pride
Last start 9th of 12 at Sunshine Coast Cl1 on April 25 over 1400m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Torovista carrying 57kg at $21. The start before that second last in a small field at Hawkesbury Cl1 on March 9 over 1500m, 7 len behind Long Genes with 56.5kg at $12. Ready to show more.
5
EMILY LANG
NAVY BLUE, WHITE HORSESHOE AND WHIP, WHITE, NAVY STARS SLEEVES, NAVY BLUE CAP
6 29x73 JAC THE GREAT
ERIC HAYES
7YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
J White, B A Willmot, Mrs P M Smith, D J White, Mrs D A White, E J Bouwens, T Denholm, T W Beck & D Bowes
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up eased back early on 7th of 14 at Ipswich Bm62 on April 1 over 1350m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Talk Time carrying 58kg at $51. Second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Sunshine Coast Bm62 on April 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Bassac Lane with 57.5kg at $19. Thereabouts last start and keep onside.
4
DAN MC GILLIVRAY
GOLD, GREEN FIVE STARS
7 83x35 POWER PACK
KEVIN KEMP
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
G K Adrian, D W Goss, J W English & S M Browning
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 9 at this track Cl2 on April 6 over 1300m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Touch Of Gracie carrying 56.5kg at $21. Second-up eased back early on 5th of 9 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Bm68 on April 25 over 1400m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Grey Ice carrying 54.5kg at $17. Racing well. Has strong claims.
3
ALISHA DONALD
RED AND WHITE CHECKS, LIME GREEN SLEEVES AND CAP
8 25227 JUBILANT
DALE GROVES
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Ms K M Banks, D B Fleming, S G Mauger, J V Sharpe, T G Sharpe, C J Banks, Ms T Caden, Miss C Burgess & M J Haack
Last start 7th of 10 at this track Bm58 on April 27 over 2000m, 8 len behind Zou Zouamore with 54.5kg at $2.30. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Ipswich Cl2 on April 10 over 1666m, slow going 0.5 len behind Bringme with 54.5kg at $9.50. Worth another chance.
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LESLIE TILLEY
TURQUOISE, WHITE SEAMS, WHITE AND TURQUOISE SEAMS SLEEVES AND CAP, WHITE POM POM
9 33651 ZOU ZOUAMORE
KEVIN KEMP
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
C E R Searle
At the latest run won by a long-neck at this track Bm58 April 27 over 2000m defeating Calm Buckle carrying 55kg at $6. The start before that from last on the turn 5th of 8 at this track Cl3 on March 23 over 1625m, 2.25 len behind Wowit's Willywonka carrying 54kg at $11. Won last start and is well-placed again.
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MONTANNA SAVVA
Red, Yellow Sash, Hooped Sleeves
10 15670 DECARBONISE
JOHN GILMORE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
C J Gilmore, Mrs L M Gilmore, D J Lamers, Miss R E Lamers, L C Anderson, D C Lee & D J Leigh
Useful type. Last start ran last of 12 at Beaudesert Cl2 on April 25 over 1400m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Badgers Nuts with 57kg at $51. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 7 at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 on March 2 over 1540m, 13 len behind Bie'res carrying 60kg at $13. Prefer others.
6
JAI WILLIAMS
WHITE, ROYAL BLUE BAND, ROYAL BLUE AND GOLD STRIPED SLEEVES
11 76x58 CLEAR BLONDE
MARK CURRIE
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs D T Currie, Miss A R Fraser & M R Transton
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming eased back early on 5th of 9 at this track Cl2 on April 6 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Touch Of Gracie with 54kg at $11. Last start eased back early on 8th of 11 at Kilcoy 0 - 58 on May 3 over 1500m, slow going 7 len behind Sarodec carrying 56.5kg at $3.80. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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WHITE, ROYAL BLUE CROSSED SASHES, RED AND ROYAL BLUE STRIPED SLEEVES AND QUARTERED CAP
12 54724 MANTINELLO
HARRY RICHARDSON
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
F J Manwaring & Mrs J G Manwaring
Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 9 at Wondai Bm55 on April 25 over 1577m, 6 len behind Master Drumer with 59.5kg at $3.30. The run before that 2nd of 8 at this track Cl3 on March 23 over 1625m, head behind Wowit's Willywonka carrying 54kg at $26. Easily accounted for last time out.
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YELLOW, RED SASH & SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS
13 8x940 ANOTHER DAZZLER
NEIL HOCKING
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
S D Rane
Comes here off a 40-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 12 at Ipswich Bm60 on April 1 over 1666m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Who Ordered Dafish with 55kg at $61. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 12 at Gatton Cl1 on March 17 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Fearless Thinking with 54.5kg at $51. No.
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Light Blue, Gold Five Stars, Dark Blue Sleeves