Mackay   04 Jul 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

BOOK FOR LADBROKES SPORTSMAN LUNCHEON FRIDAY 9 AUGUST BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 1560m

Track: GOOD 4   Rain (Max: 21)   Rail: True. (Pent: 5.01).  

Solid tempo with Papasito to lead. PAPASITO (1) led and deserved the easy Open 3 win at Rockhampton. Has to run out the extra metres under top weight but he's suited at this level. It's hard to risk the potent Stanley-Taylor linkage. SIR GRACE (2) was nudged out this grade at Rockhampton looking to extend the picket fence. Maps for a soft run and is sure to be fancied again. ROC DE RUSSIAN (8) races at peak and has been narrowly beaten twice here as favourite. He's capable of making the finish. 3x winning rider Wiggins is reunited on LUVIN' OUR GRACE (5) and she can fill a minor slot. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sticking with Papasito.
1 13221 PAPASITO
CLINTON TAYLOR
3YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
C K Taylor, S Mills, S G Brodie, L Y Morgan & Ms J A Mcdonald
Going well. Last start won by 2.25 len at Rockhampton 3yo Hcp June 15 over 1300m in soft going defeating Cherry Rose carrying 54.5kg at $5.50. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Rockhampton 3yo Hcp on May 23 over 1300m, slow going head behind Cherry Rose with 51.5kg at $10. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
9
JUSTIN P STANLEY
RED, GOLD SLEEVES, GREEN CAP AND RED POM POM
2 31112 SIR GRACE
WARWICK SATHERLEY
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
J E Andersen & Ms S E Satherley
Recent form sound. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Rockhampton Bm60 on June 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Barry's Lane with 60kg at $2.90. The start before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Rockhampton Bm60 April 28 over 1600m in soft going defeating Roy's Road carrying 57.5kg at $2.10. With a little improvement can take this out.
4
W G SATHERLEY
Royal Blue, White Fern, Black Sleeves, White spots, Royal Blue Cap
3 80x15 TEXAS STORM
J MCCONACHY
9YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Azra Racing (Mgr: M W Linford)
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up won by 1.3 len at Rockhampton Bm60 May 31 over 1300m on a rain affected track defeating Pepperdine carrying 58.5kg at $21. Last start 5th of 10 at Rockhampton Bm60 on June 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Barry's Lane carrying 60.5kg at $7.50. Drawn well and is among the chances.
1
C WHITELEY
white,blue five stars,red sleeves,white cap,red STARS
4 x7103 I'M BLUEY
CLINTON TAYLOR
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
M G Warden, V J Wragge, K J Lynch, Mrs H J Lynch & Mrs T L A Wragg
Dual acceptor. Useful type. Last start 3rd of 9 at this track Cl3-Sw on June 6 over 1560m, 0.7 len behind I Say Boom with 58kg at $3.50. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 13 at Rockhampton Bm58 on May 14 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind The Last Saga carrying 58.5kg at $6. Plenty to like about his prospects.
6
ORANGE, GREEN HOOPS, HOOPED SLEEVES AND GREEN CAP
5 x4674 LUVIN' OUR GRACE
RICKY VALE
5YO  GR/BL  MARE 57.0KG
R J D Vale
Last start 4th of 10 at Rockhampton Bm60 on June 15 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Barry's Lane carrying 57.5kg at $26. The run before that settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at Rockhampton Bm60 on May 31 over 1300m, slow going 4 len behind Texas Storm with 58kg at $21. Genuine hope on best form.
7
R WIGGINS
ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW HORSESHOE AND ARMBANDS, QUARTERED CAP
6 22590 KNOWITALL JACK
RICKY VALE
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
E M Apel, C R Anderson & R J D Vale
At the latest run 10th of 14 at this track 0 - 55 on June 18 over 1560m, 8 len behind Lets Torque A Deel carrying 58kg at $9. The race before that 9th of 11 at this track Bm55 on May 27 over 1200m, 10 len behind Sennaprost carrying 58.5kg at $8. Would rather see in something easier.
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MCKENZIE APEL
ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW HORSESHOE AND ARMBANDS, QUARTERED CAP
7 75851 LETS TORQUE A DEEL
JOHN MANZELMANN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
I J Corazzol & R E Parker
Last start was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a nose at this track 0 - 55 June 18 over 1560m defeating Torque Espagna carrying 56kg at $61. The race before that eased back early on 5th of 8 at Cairns Bm65 on June 10 over 1900m, 4.5 len behind Ma Ma's Rose with 54kg at $8. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.
2
JAIMEE-LEE DEVINE
Purple ,Gold Treble Clef
8 x3535 ROC DE RUSSIAN
WAYNE POMFRETT
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
W N Pomfrett, S P Dolan, P M Pomfrett, T G Peno & J J Scalia
At the latest run 5th of 14 at this track 0 - 55 on June 18 over 1560m, long-neck behind Lets Torque A Deel carrying 59.5kg at $4.50. The race before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track Cl1 on June 6 over 1300m, 0.6 len behind Chilli Palmer with 58kg at $2.40. Solid prospects and a good barrier doesn’t hurt.
3
COREY BAYLISS
Tangerine, Grey Sleeves And Cap
9 05776 ROZNAMLA
JOSHUA MANZELMANN
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
J J Manzelmann
Dual acceptor. Last start 6th of 8 at Moranbah Bm50 on June 8 over 1550m, 13 len behind Delius with 59.5kg at $2.90. The run before that ran last of 7 at this track Bm60 on May 27 over 2000m, 16 len behind Phoenix Flyer carrying 57.5kg at $12. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
7
ZAC SPRIE
Light Blue, Dark Blue Yoke, Sleeves And Cap, DARK BLUE COLLAR
10 86478 SARNIA
JOHN MANZELMANN
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
J H Manzelmann
At the latest run ran last of 8 at Cairns Bm65 on June 10 over 1900m, 5 len behind Ma Ma's Rose with 54kg at $6. The start before that 7th of 10 at this track Bm60 on June 6 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Fortified carrying 55kg at $81. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
5
LEAH MARTYN
DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE STAR ,LIGHT BLUE  CAP
11 69900 DENSITY
JOSHUA MANZELMANN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
J J Manzelmann
Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 10 at Rockhampton Bm60 on June 15 over 1400m, slow going 11 len behind Barry's Lane with 54kg at $101. The run before that ran last of 11 at this track Cl1 on June 6 over 1300m, 11 len behind Chilli Palmer carrying 55.5kg at $101. Can't make much of a case.
8
MS C JOKIC
LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE YOKE, SLEEVES,CAP,COLLAR
12 05683 ADMIRAL ASH
JOSHUA MANZELMANN
7YO  GR/B  GELDING 54.0KG
J J Manzelmann & H W Manzelmann
At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Moranbah Bm50 on June 8 over 1550m, 4.5 len behind Delius with 58kg at $2.10. Before that second last of 9 at this track Cl3-Sw on June 6 over 1560m, 5 len behind I Say Boom carrying 57kg at $101. One of the roughies.
6
JAKE BAYLISS
LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE YOKE, SLEEVES,CAP,COLLAR
13 75446 VOLARCHI
LACHIE MANZELMANN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
B E W Hanson & C L Filewood
Last start 6th of 8 at Home Hill Bm50 on June 29 over 1460m, slow going 7 len behind Dawn Strike with 58.5kg at $7. Before that 4th of 9 at Clermont 0 - 55 on June 22 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Chilli Palmer with 58.5kg at $7. Passing.
10
KARL ZECHNER
Lime Green, Blue B, White Sleeves And Cap, Blue Stars