Port Augusta   23 Jun 2024
 
GOING: G

RJM Pastoral Benchmark 56 Handicap 1498m

Track: GOOD   Clouds (Max: 14)   Rail: True.  

A solid tempo anticipated with Harbouring and Commanding Reign engaging in an early battle ahead of Tiny Rebel and Run On. HOT FLUSH (8) chased valiantly to the line to finish 0.6L behind Tiny Rebel here last start. Meets him better at the weights this time and can get the job done this time. TINY REBEL (1) again showed good tactical speed here last start and kept finding the lane to score a determined win. Shoulders a handy record at this venue and can add to it with the form he's in. RUN ON (6) hasn't threatened the winner in his last two but has beaten home the rest of the field. Should be nearing his peak now with the three runs under his belt. Can give this a shake. MELMAC (9) is another that comes through the Tiny Rebel race. Doesn't get any weight relief on the winner but does draw a better gate and reunites with Jordsjo who has a good association when partnering. In the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Hot Flush to win.
1 00131 TINY REBEL
RAHARNA MCDONALD
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
Ms R J McDonald
Last start favourite; won by 0.6 len at this track Bm58 June 9 over 1396m defeating Hot Flush carrying 56.5kg at $4. Before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 10 at this track 0-54 on May 17 over 1498m, long-neck behind Regal Rocket carrying 58.5kg at $5. Genuine hope on best form.
8
NICOLA YUEN
Blue, White five Spots, Red Sleeves and Cap
2 8x564 AUGUSTA ROCK
DAVID HALLIDAY
9YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
T G N Racing (Mgr: T Henley)
At the latest run 4th of 8 at this track Bm56 on May 31 over 1498m, 6 len behind Fair Legacy carrying 60.5kg at $16. The start before that 6th of 9 at this track Bm60 on May 17 over 1498m, 10 len behind My Boy Jett with 55.5kg at $15. Draws well but looks safely held.
3
ALANA LIVESEY
BLACK AND WHITE CHECKS, TEAL SLEEVES AND CAP, WHITE POM POM
3 20235 HARBOURING
GARRET LYNCH
9YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Miss C J Heuritsch
Most recently 5th of 13 at Balaklava 0-56 on June 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Fantastic Host with 57kg at $6. The start before that led but faded 3rd of 9 at this track Bm58 on June 9 over 1867m, 6 len behind Fair Legacy with 59kg at $3. Strong chance from a low draw.
4
BROOKE KING
Black, White Diamonds, Green Yellow Sleeves And Cap
4 74761 OLI ALPINE
JORDEN MCMAHON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs L M Allen
Last start won by a nose at this track 2yo+ Mdn-Sw June 9 over 1396m defeating Spectaur with 56kg at $101. Before that second last of 7 at this track 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 31 over 1600m, 10 len behind Mount Mumukai carrying 58kg at $41. This is going to test him.
6
ROCHELLE MILNES
YELLOW, BLUE STAR, BLUE SLEEVES,YELLOW STARS ,BLUE CAP,YELLOW STARS
5 24154 REGAL ROCKET
GARRET LYNCH
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J A Glatz & Mrs M Glatz
At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at this track Bm62 on May 31 over 1600m, 5 len behind I'm Kenny with 56.5kg at $7. The race before that second last in a small field at Hawker Hker Cup Bm70 on May 25 over 1750m, 9 len behind Jamcra carrying 55kg at $4. Nicely placed to make his presence felt.
10
SAIRYN FAWKE
BLACK, WHITE HOOPS, RED SLEEVES AND CAP
6 3x822 RUN ON
PAULA TRENWITH
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
D L Cunningham & Mrs R M Cunningham
Form hard to fault. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track Bm58 on June 9 over 1867m, 5 len behind Fair Legacy carrying 56kg at $9.50. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track Bm62 on May 31 over 1600m, 4 len behind I'm Kenny with 53.5kg at $11. Among the winning chances.
5
J POTTER
BLUE, ORANGE Vee, WHITE SLEEVES WITH ORANGE CHEVRON, CAP
7 05678 COMMANDING REIGN
ANDREW BESWICK
6YO  BR/BL  GELDING 58.0KG
A B Beswick, J Keogh, Mrs L M Keogh, B L Rowland, Mrs J Rowland, J Oxford, Mrs L M Moon, R W Charvetto, M Parker, B Grant & Mrs C M Smallridge
Useful type. Most recently faded in the straight 8th of 12 at Gawler Cg&E 0-56 on June 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Kushan Khanivale with 59kg at $26. The start before that 7th of 11 at Balaklava 0-56 on April 17 over 1050m, 4.5 len behind Hooked On Wealth with 57kg at $11. Prepared to overlook.
7
JADE DOYLE
Green, Purple Diamonds, Purple Cap
8 31932 HOT FLUSH
JUSTIN PICKERING
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
A Nitschke, N Russell, G R M B Racing, L Slate, M Slate, T Warren, M Warren, B Farrell, D Farrell, T Thomas, H Royans, T Millard, Why The Long Face & A Nitschke
At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track Bm58 on June 9 over 1396m, 0.6 len behind Tiny Rebel carrying 55kg at $17. Before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at this track Cl2 on May 31 over 1396m, 7 len behind My Boy Jett with 56kg at $21. The inside gate brings her right into contention.
1
TALA HUTCHINSON
Purple, Red Sleeves
9 51235 MELMAC
DENNIS MCMAHON
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
S McMahon, R J McMahon & Steel Working Synd
At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track Bm58 on June 9 over 1396m, 1.5 len behind Tiny Rebel with 55.5kg at $12. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at this track 0-58 on May 31 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Miss Diamantina carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. Not far away last time and is right in the mix.
2
ANNA JORDSJO
Lime Green, Black Band, Green And Black Striped Sleeves And Cap
10 0x676 READY SET TAP
DANNY PENNA
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
D I Penna, Ms C E Burton, Miss E G Burton, Mrs G B Fidge, K J Penna, Miss H A Penna, J S Penna, G I Penna & Mrs M D Penna
Resumes off a 50 day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 12 at Horsham 0 - 58 on May 4 over 1800m, slow going 4 len behind Feargal carrying 56kg at $15. The race before that 7th of 10 at Ararat 0 - 58 on April 13 over 1606m, 6 len behind Co Co Van Winkle with 57kg at $21. Not without claims.
11
ALAN LAI
MIDNIGHT BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS ,RED SLEEVES, MIDNIGHT BLUE CAP, WHITE STARS CAP
11 859x9 BAD MOON RISING
M A WHITE
8YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
M A White
Second-up. First-up after two months 9th of 12 at this track Bm58 on June 9 over 1396m, 5.5 len behind Tiny Rebel carrying 52kg at $151. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Lock Bm58 on February 25 over 1400m, 8 len behind Day For It carrying 51kg at $10. Needs to lift.
9
FELICITY ATKINSON
Royal Blue, Cream Diagonal Stripes, Purple Cap