Kembla Grange   19 Sep 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

GERRINGONG BOWLO BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1000m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 23)   Rail: Out 3m 1100m-W/Post, True Remainder.  

A solid tempo anticipated with Admitted and Just One Look engaging in an early battle ahead of Nostalgia. NOSTALGIA (3) even performance from a 14-month break when she sat on the speed early before fading to finish fifth over 1250m at Canterbury in F&M BM72 class on August 28. Back in trip and class for this and expecting more in this easier event. MISTY LEGEND (2) sharp win first up before disappointing at his last two outings in town. Drops back a level here and gets the tempo to suit. ADMITTED (6) Brazen Beau gelding resuming from a break of 11 months. Won on debut last prep before disappointing as fav when seventh in the G3 Maribyrnong Plate over 1000m on November 7. Returns with two trials and must be kept safe. The chances don't end there. NETTLES (5) resumes after winning two-in-a-row last prep and can continue on her winning ways today. Fitted with two trials and gets her chance from the low gate. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 3,2,6,5.
1 x1160 KIRIBATI
CIARON MAHER
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 63.0KG
J C Parry, Learning to Fly (Mgr: D T Kane), D T Moxon, M C Jones, Mrs K L Moxon, P J Silvey, V Low & M Harrison
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 11 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on August 21 over 1000m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Another Cognac carrying 59kg at $21. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on July 31 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Lost carrying 56kg at $4.50. Looking to others for the winner.
6
ZAC WADICK
Red, Blue And White Band, Green Sleeves And Yellow Cap
2 7x148 MISTY LEGEND
M, W & J HAWKES
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Legend Racing (Mgr: K K Ho)
Useful gelding. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 11 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on August 21 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Another Cognac with 57kg at $7.50. The race before that 4th of 8 at Canterbury Cg&E Bm64 on August 7 over 1100m, slow going 3 len behind King Gutho with 61kg at $3. Drops in grade and expected to bounce back.
7
ANDREW ADKINS
White, Red Epaulettes And Armbands, Striped Cap
3 155x5 NOSTALGIA
CHRIS WALLER
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Torryburn Stud (Mgr: J S Cornish)
Second run back. First-up after 14 months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Canterbury F&M Bm72 on August 28 over 1250m, 4 len behind Countyourblessings carrying 57kg at $5. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Warwick Farm F&M Bm72 on June 28 2023 over 1300m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Ottilie carrying 57.5kg at $2.10. Strips fitter and expected to go close.
4
JOAO MOREIRA
White, Red Heart
4 2633x FUMIKO
MITCHELL BEER
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Mailbag Fumiko (Mgr: J M Rayner), M D Beer, M Gannon, A Michael, J W R Unsworth, A Trimboli, C Miller,WBC Racing (Mgr: N P Wood),BNC Racing(Mgr: M Crook),C Shaw,B laidlaw,P M Handlin,T Clifford,D R Spence,W R J Scovell, J Deguara,B M Fallon,D R Rayner,Carrum CC Punters(Mgr: D T O'Neil)&E J Batchelor
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 12 at Doomben Bm70 April 17 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Typhoon Taavi with 57kg at $5. Previously first up; second of 8 at Sunshine Coast Cl3-Sw November 24 over 1000m, soft track; a head behind Nord Lyon carrying 58kg at $4. Trained on the track and must be kept safe.
3
BLAKE SPRIGGS
DEEP NAVY, white MAILBAG BLOODSTOCK LOGO, WHITE WITH ORANGE SPOTS SLEEVES AND CAP
5 x411x NETTLES
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
O T I Racing, R Menchise, B M P H, L D Freeman, J A Boyd, A L Boyd, N J McKissock, J P Spence, Mrs J T Spence, R Bow, Adelante Racing, R Somerville, G J P Van Ameyden, G King, M Nourbehesht, Live Well Racing, I Paton & Madmartigan
First-up. Finished off last preparation by long-neck Canberra Cl1 March 20 over 1300m slow track defeating Single Attraction carrying 57kg at $6. First up last campaign fourth of 11 at Wyong F&M Mdn February 8 over 1100m, soft track; 2.25 len behind River Pat with 58kg at $12. Fitted with two trials and can continue where she left off last time in.
2
ALYSHA COLLETT
NAVY BLUE, GOLD HOOPS, WHITE SLEEVES AND CAP
6 17x ADMITTED
JAMES CUMMINGS
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Godolphin
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Flemington in the G3 Maribyrnong Plt November 7 over 1000m, 6 len behind Dublin Down carrying 58kg at $3. At his first start favourite; won by 1.5 len Bendigo 2yo Mdn-Sw October 21 over 1000m defeating Dublin Down carrying 58kg at $5. Has plenty of ability and back in grade after a long layoff.
6
ZAC LLOYD
Royal Blue
7 18x PRINCESS VITTORIA
L & C CURTIS
4YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs C M Cook, Mrs L J Duckworth, Mrs H L Mckinnon, Ms C E Curtis, Mrs J V Davison, Mrs J A Mansour, Ms K Heber, Mrs N M Sellwood, Mrs L Alberti & Ms R Wyatt
Resumes from a spell. Not seen since she finished last of 8 at this track Mid 3yo Cl1 March 23 over 1000m, in the wet; 5 len behind Monte Supreme carrying 57kg at $12. On debut won by head this track Mdn-Sw March 5 over 1000m defeating Helldancer carrying 56.5kg at $16. Won on debut here last prep and expected to have strengthened over the break.
1
TOMMY BERRY
MAROON, WHITE DIAMOND, YELLOW ARMBANDS, WHITE DIAMONDS, YELLOW CAP
8 56x61 USEAPIN
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
B J Flannery, Mrs P A Flannery, T D Flannery & Q J Flannery
Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 9 at Randwick Kensington 3yo F Mdn on August 14 over 1150m, slow going 5 len behind Aeliana carrying 56kg at $7. Second-up won by 0.7 len at Wyong Mdn-Sw September 1 over 1000m defeating Luna Field with 55kg at $8. Expected to go on with it now.
8
TYLER SCHILLER
LIGHT BLUE, BRIGHT PINK FIVE STARS, STARS SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE CAP, PINK STAR CAP
9 7388x JUST ONE LOOK
JOHN COOPER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
J T Cooper & Ms P A Cooper
Resuming. Finished off last campaign eighth of 13 at Taree Bm58 July 13 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Golden Galaxy carrying 57.5kg at $13. Previously first up; seventh of 10 at Newcastle Cg&E Bm58 February 6 over 1200m, 6 len behind Smoke On The Water with 59.5kg at $19. Hard to see him improving enough to feature in this.
5
J PENZA
Grey, Red Cross, Armbands And Cap