Nowra   20 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

ARCHER MEMORIAL STATUE UNVEILING BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1100m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 29)   Rail: True.  

Little in the way of pace with no noted leaders on paper. HERE COMES HOGAN (6) resumes with two trials under the belt and has placed in both fresh efforts in the past. Capable of featuring prominently. VEREEVA (10) worked home well at the Sapphire Coast last time and isn't far off a peak performance. DENI GAL (8) bobs up now and then and does have a good record at this track so she's capable of being in the finish. VIS I DO (2) and CAN EXPECT GREATER (3) have claims. SUGGESTED PLAY: Here Comes Hogan to win.
1 3471x SNAPPY JIM
SHAUN COADY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
K Keogh, L Field, S Field, L W Armstrong, S Gill, B McMahon, C Talbot, D J Piper & Ms A Stephens
Resuming. Finished off last campaign by 0.7 len Sapphire Coast Bm58 February 2 over 1200m defeating Hello Jack carrying 61.5kg at $19. First up last campaign fourth of 10 at Moruya Cl3 August 18 over 1020m, soft track; 0.8 len behind I'm A Steel with 54kg at $17. Always capable of a big run and he has to be kept safe.
2
JADE MCKENZIE
Green, Red Maltese Cross
2 6355x VIS I DO
ANTHONY MOUNTNEY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
K Ible & Mrs T E Ible
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Armidale Bm66 November 18 over 1300m, soft track; 5 len behind Mystery Lad with 57.5kg at $6. When resuming last campaign fourth of 10 at Tamworth Cl3 August 27 over 1000m, soft track; 1.3 len behind Lord Bob carrying 58.5kg at $15. Might need the run but gets in well with the claim.
7
RYAN BRADLEY
Sky Blue, Pink Stripe Sleeves, Pink Cap
3 9x410 CAN EXPECT GREATER
JASON COYLE
4YO  B/BR  MARE 61.0KG
P Criniti
Returns from a 44-day let-up. Last start ran last of 12 at Newcastle F&M Bm68 on March 7 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Elba with 56kg at $16. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.1 len at Canberra Cl1 February 21 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Ramius carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. Freshened up and some chance on win two back.
4
ALYSHA COLLETT
Navy Blue, Grey Maltese Cross, Black Sleeves, White Cap
4 78x8x WESTGROVE
STUART WARDEN
8YO  GR/CH  GELDING 61.0KG
Ms H L Warden & S Warden
Resuming. Finished off last preparation ran last of 8 at this track Bm58 on February 9 over 1100m, slow going 11 len behind Deni Gal carrying 61.5kg at $51. When resuming last campaign second last of 9 at Moruya Town Plate Bm84 on December 17 2023 over 1010m, 6 len behind Incentive carrying 53kg at $26. Prefer to see how he goes.
3
MS MOLLY BOURKE
Cerise, Pink Sleeves
5 x9lx0 INSANE VOLT
TODD SMART
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
B J McAlister, T R Smart, R E Smart, A B Scott, Mrs D L Scott, Mrs E L Caggiano, M B Caggiano, P Pavy, T Kenyon, E Mendick, G P J Witenden, S Graves, I A Fleming, M A Laurie & A Kenyon
Second-up. First-up after eight months 12th of 14 at Wagga Bm66 on March 30 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Destructive Diva with 57kg at $91. Previously second-up didn't finish the race at Canberra Acton Cl2 August 23 over 1080m. Not going well enough to feature.
5
SINEAD PEEBLES
Black And Gold Stripes, Black Cap, Gold Spots, Gold Pom Pom
6 2879x HERE COMES HOGAN
MATTHEW SMITH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
S J Millington & C M McAnulty
Gelding back from a spell of five months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at Scone Cl1 November 11 over 1100m, 6 len behind Miss Rebel carrying 58.5kg at $7. When resuming last campaign second of 9 at Scone Mdn June 23 over 900m, soft track; 0.6 len behind Pride To Follow with 59kg at $4. Fitter for a couple of trials and drawn okay so has to be respected.
2
ASHLEY MORGAN
Pink And Black Diamonds, Black Sleeves And Cap
7 21532 MISS SCOOP
MATTHEW DALE
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Mrs A E Dale, B Kitson, Mrs C Cerinich, Half Guinnessy (Mgr: G J Vickers), M J Evans, N K Pleming, Mrs S J Lawrence, D J Lovegrove, Can Punt (Mgr: J P Marmont), O Roe, I O Geary, J C Britton, Ms M A Norris, M J Britton, S G Holland & W M S Docherty
Most recently raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Sapphire Coast Bm66 on April 4 over 1007m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Princess Halo carrying 54kg at $4.80. The run before that 5th of 8 at Moruya Bm66 on March 2 over 1010m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Cani Cancan carrying 54kg at $5. Raced at Canberra on Friday.
6
Pink, Dark Blue And White Checked Sash, Sleeves And Cap
8 x1387 DENI GAL
TERRY ROBINSON
7YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Mrs F M Godfrey & M Barbaro
At the latest run eased back early on 7th of 13 at Goulburn Ctry Bm58 on April 8 over 1200m, 8 len behind So You Pence carrying 60kg at $14. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at Goulburn Ctry Bm58 on March 23 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Breakaway Week with 58.5kg at $7.50. A bit hit and miss but not to be underestimated.
1
KEAGAN LATHAM
Black, Maroon Halves, White Sleeves, Maroon Armbands, Maroon And White Quartered Cap
9 9x240 ARABIAN SOO
THERESA BATEUP
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Miss T M Bateup, G H Hill, S McDonagh, P G Munro, I C Von Schill, B D Johnson, C M Zavattaro, W A Wilkins & K Yan
Third-up today. First-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Sapphire Coast Bm50 on March 15 over 1007m, head behind Arctic Desert carrying 60kg at $4.80. Second-up 4th of 8 at Sapphire Coast Cl2 on April 4 over 1007m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Ischyros carrying 55kg at $3.30. Two runs at 1000m have been okay this time in and has place claims.
3
Red, Black Maltese Cross, White Sleeves
10 04404 VEREEVA
BRIAN ADAMS
5YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs M E Adams, Miss M E Adams, Mrs B Wilson & J Wilson
Useful mare. Most recently eased back early on 4th of 8 at Sapphire Coast Bm66 on April 4 over 1007m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Princess Halo carrying 55kg at $13. The run before that second last of 12 at this track Ctry Bm58 on February 23 over 1200m, 6 len behind Super Sprocket with 57kg at $12. Holds value appeal back in grade.
6
MS JESS TAYLOR
Lime Green And White Checks, Pink Sleeves, Lime Green Cap