Bowraville   21 Sep 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

NAMBUCCA RSL LIGHTNING BEND HANDICAP 1000m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 23)   Rail: True.  

Solid tempo likely from the outset with a number of speedy beginners engaged, most notably Bull Headed and Cosmic Serenade. Most of these are live chances. OCTOBER REVOLUTION (5) is back from a 15-week break. Boasts a fine record at this trip with 11 top-three finishes from 16 attempts. Comes to hand quickly so from gate one he makes plenty of appeal. Consistent mare COSMIC SERENADE (6) has been racing over 1050m on the Gold Coast poly of late. Led but couldn't keep going last Saturday in a BM62. Drops sharply in the weights and will be hard to catch back to this trip. LADY TULESSA (3) has won two on the trot, both over five furlongs at Grafton. Up in grade but going too well to dismiss. POLYLITHIC (1) is going okay and can feature in the finish off a five-week let-up. SUGGESTED PLAY: Slight lean to October Revolution.
1 36594 POLYLITHIC
TONY BALL
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs B A Ball, K Ball, M A Ball & J C Haisell
Useful type. Comes off a 36 day let-up. Last start 4th of 7 at Taree Bm82 on August 16 over 1005m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind De Poet carrying 54.5kg at $4.50. The run before that 9th of 12 at Grafton Kirby on July 18 over 1000m, 7 len behind Compelling Truth with 54kg at $151. Freshened up and a definite contender.
5
LEANNE BOYD
PURPLE,WHITE LIGHTNING BOLT, DIAMONDS SLEEVES
2 2627x BAIYKA
AIDEN ST VINCENT
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 60.0KG
J A Carolan
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Eagle Farm Bm70 February 17 over 1000m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Apophis with 58.5kg at $51. First up last campaign third of 13 at Grafton Bm66 July 13 2023 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind Debussy with 60.5kg at $5.50. Good enough to play a role despite the gap between runs.
7
COURTNEY BELLAMY
yellow, white halves, purple band, white sleeves, yellow halves, purple armbands, yellow cap, purple hoops
3 29211 LADY TULESSA
JOHN SHELTON
7YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
P R Bennett & D L Irvine
In form mare. Most recently came from midfield and won by 0.6 len at Grafton Ctry Bm58 September 9 over 1015m defeating De Forza with 60.5kg at $7. Before that won by a head at Grafton Bm58 August 20 over 1006m defeating September Girl carrying 58.5kg at $4. Veteran mare who is a decent chance of bringing up the hat trick.
4
BEN LOOKER
Gold, Red Sash, Hooped Sleeves, Gold Cap
4 42018 HIRAISHIN
RIDGE WILSON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M K Storey, Mrs P M Storey, T R Lacey, Miss C G Storey & Miss S J Storey
Dual acceptor. Useful type. Most recently 8th of 10 at Moree Town Plate Bm87 on September 1 over 950m, 6 len behind Outishka carrying 55kg at $10. The race before that won by 2.75 len at Moree Bm58 August 8 over 950m on a soft track defeating Endless River carrying 60kg at $5. Distance specialist who can bounce back.
3
yellow,black QUARTERS
5 1779x OCTOBER REVOLUTION
NEIL GODBOLT
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
N Godbolt & Mrs M M Godbolt
Gelding back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Taree Bm66 June 9 over 1007m, in the wet; 9 len behind Cupid's Kiss with 62.5kg at $10. When resuming last campaign third of 10 at Taree Cg&E Bm58 November 27 over 1250m, 0.7 len behind Obelius with 62.5kg at $5.50. Loves this trip and poses a big threat while fresh.
1
J GRISEDALE
YELLOW, RED HOOPS, DARK BLUE CAP
6 31535 COSMIC SERENADE
INDIANA TURNER
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
A Krayem
Useful type. At the latest run led to the turn then faded 5th of 7 at Gold Coast Poly Bm62 on September 14 over 1050m, 2.75 len behind King Kryptos carrying 61.5kg at $8. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Gold Coast Poly Bm65 on August 24 over 1050m, 6 len behind Bulsara carrying 60kg at $11. Racing well and is a chance from the nice draw.
2
D PEISLEY
NAVY BLUE, DEEP SKY BLUE CHECKS ,ARMBANDS, QUARTERED CAP, NAVY BLUE POM POM
7 00554 POITA
COLT PROSSER
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs T Prosser, D J Carney, D L Monkley, D P Elliott, M W Elliott, P Gardner, J Gardner, A J Lewis, D L Lewis, J Lewis, D D Lewis, I C Stanton, B W Cooney & M G Knight
Most recently 4th of 12 at Coffs Harbour Bm58 on September 15 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Vocation with 59.5kg at $15. The run before that got back early 5th of 10 at Kempsey Bm58 on September 2 over 1000m, 3 len behind Catchy Tunes with 60kg at $15. Going okay and cannot be ruled out.
3
LIAM BLANCH
RED, BLACK AND WHITE CHECKED STAR, RED SLEEVES, BLACK  STRIPE, BLACK CAP, WHITE CHECKS
8 07052 ADAMDEEANT
TONY BALL
8YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs B A Ball, K J Ball, M A Ball, Mrs J Haisell & J C Haisell
Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Kempsey Bm58 on September 2 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Catchy Tunes carrying 57.5kg at $4. The start before that 5th of 12 at Taree Bm66 on August 26 over 1005m, slow going 2 len behind Telegraph carrying 54kg at $15. Can't be overlooked.
8
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
PURPLE, WHITE LIGHTNING BOLT, DIAMONDS SLEEVES
9 0108x BULL HEADED
TRACY BELL
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Miss E K Breedon & Ms T L Bell
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Moree Pic Cl2t May 25 over 1600m, 6 len behind Kalpana carrying 67kg at $14. When resuming last campaign seventh of 10 at Armidale Ctry Cl1 March 18 over 1100m, soft track; 8 len behind Super Impressive carrying 55kg at $41. Not at this stage.
6
P GRAHAM
RED AND WHITE DIAMONDS, RED SLEEVES, BLACK CAP