Murwillumbah   30 Mar 2024
 
GOING:

BOWERS PLASTERING BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP 1550m

Track: HEAVY 10   Rain (Max: 24)   Rail: True.  

Without much pace on show Mullumova can roll to the lead. LYNCHED (4) ran on strongly but just failed to pick up the winner last start at Warwick. Perfectly placed and is sure to take plenty of stopping. FORTIVACI (2) has a moderate winning strike-rate but performed well when returning from a break last time at Ballina, finishing second. Has his share of talent and is right in the mix in this suitable race. STREET FIGHTER (7) wasn't beaten far last start in sixth at Warwick two-and-a-half weeks ago. Finds the right race this time and can turn things around. BRIEF SOJOURN (8) resumes and looks best of the rest. SUGGESTED PLAY: Lynched to win.
1 83697 AGRIMONY
BEN ROBINSON
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 62.0KG
B Robinson
Dual acceptor. At the latest run ran last of 7 at Beaudesert Cl3 on March 14 over 1650m, 14 len behind Serenade The Cat with 55.5kg at $19. The race before that second last of 10 at Albury Bm58 on February 18 over 2000m, 10 len behind Princess Nefertiti with 61kg at $14. Draw no help to chances.
9
Green, Gold Stags
2 949x2 FORTIVACI
ETHAN ENSBY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
E Ensby, D M Beavis, Mrs L M Burnett, P B Datson, Ms L J Parkinson, J Northam, Miss C Ikin, S J Ollard & J Lees
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after seven months 2nd of 12 at Ballina Bm50 on March 9 over 1310m, slow going 1.75 len behind Stoinka carrying 60.5kg at $19. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Casino Mdn-Sw on October 1 2022 over 1400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Lucky Rascal with 59kg at $6. Strong winning chance.
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YELLOW, RED LIGHTNING BOLT, RED sleeves,WHITE CHECKED, YELLOW CAP ,RED diamonds
3 26079 RAISED BY WOLVES
BRETT BELLAMY
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
P J Wood, N E Murdoch, R T Chambers & M R Chambers
At the latest run 9th of 11 at Ballina Bm50 on March 9 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Koolatah carrying 60kg at $6. The run before that raced on the pace before fading to run last of 7 at Tuncurry Ctry Bm58 on February 24 over 1600m, in the wet; 8 len behind Poet's Performer carrying 55kg at $4.50. Can't make much of a case.
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D PEISLEY
EMERALD GREEN, WHITE SASH AND SLEEVES, ORANGE CAP
4 03622 LYNCHED
WAYNE NUGENT
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M B Lynch & Mrs J Lynch
Recent form sound. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Warwick 0 - 55 on March 12 over 1500m, head behind Dragon Song carrying 56kg at $6.50. The run before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 8 at Goondiwindi Clb on February 24 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind I'm A Tiny Dancer carrying 59kg at $9. Leading contender coming out of a very nice draw.
2
BEN LOOKER
Green, Blue Maltese Cross
5 85719 MULLUMOVA
JENNIFER M SMITH
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
Ms J M Smith
Last start didn't do much in the run home; 9th of 11 at Grafton Cl1-Sw on March 17 over 1700m, on a slow track; 10 len behind True Fairy carrying 57kg at $21. The race before that came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Ballina Super Mdn-Sw March 1 over 1400m in soft going defeating Takemine with 57kg at $17. Drawn well and is among the chances.
1
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
Black, Grey Fleur De Lys, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
6 91x69 QUEEN LUWELL
BEN AHRENS
7YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
T Dalton-Morgan, Mrs C Dalton-Morgan, Ms M Morgan, D J Scantlebury, R M Matthews, K J Wright, B L Wright, A J Dragicevic & J Taravillo
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up second last of 7 at Gold Coast Poly Cl1-Sw on March 2 over 1200m, 9 len behind Platinum Lies carrying 58kg at $81. Second run from a spell 9th of 11 at Warwick 0 - 55 on 1March 2 over 1500m, 3 len behind The Golden Soul carrying 58kg at $14. Wide draw makes it tough.
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Gold, Black Halves, Red Sleeves
7 8x096 STREET FIGHTER
BROOKE AINSWORTH
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
C J King, N Mirkovic & N Ensor
Most recently 6th of 10 at Warwick 0 - 55 on March 12 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Dragon Song carrying 58kg at $13. The start before that 9th of 11 at Ballina Cl1 on March 1 over 1250m, slow going 8 len behind The Astronomer with 55kg at $61. Right in the mix after a respectable effort last time out.
3
MATTHEW MCGUREN
PINK, WHITE QUARTERS, GREY SLEEVES
8 2456x BRIEF SOJOURN
KENNETH DEACON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
H V Pratt & T Glynn
Dual acceptor. Resuming today after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Ipswich 0 - 58 December 24 over 1700m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Fleeting Chance carrying 55.5kg at $4.50. Previously first up; tenth of 14 at Beaudesert 0 - 55 August 12 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Abb Roy carrying 57kg at $41. Holds claims fresh.
4
PURPLE, YELLOW CROSSED SASHES AND SLEEVES
9 887x8 TERMITE
GRANT FORGE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
G J Forge
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after four months 8th of 12 at Ballina Bm50 on March 9 over 1310m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Stoinka with 55.5kg at $61. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Gatton Mdn on May 25 over 1600m, 6 len behind Feathers Are Blue with 58kg at $6.50. Unlikely to threaten.
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YELLOW, RED MALTESE CROSS, STRIPED SLEEVES AND RED CAP
10 76696 NORTHERN STAR
STEPHEN BENNETT
7YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
J S Bennett, S J Bennett, J S Hoare, R G H Northcott, Mrs E L Bartz, B A Middleton & A Laycock
At the latest run 6th of 12 at Ballina Bm50 on March 9 over 1310m, slow going 5 len behind Stoinka carrying 56kg at $26. Before that second last of 10 at Ballina Ctry Bm58 on March 1 over 1300m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Fire Up Bruce with 55kg at $81. Wait until she shows more.
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J GRISEDALE
DARK BLUE, PINK DIAMOND, DIAMONDS ON SLEEVES, DIAMOND CAP
11 08086 MISS PIERPOINT
MARK GORMAN
7YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
M J Gorman
Most recently 6th of 11 at Ballina Bm50 on March 9 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Koolatah carrying 56kg at $26. The start before that 8th of 10 at Ballina Ctry Bm58 on March 1 over 1300m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Fire Up Bruce carrying 53kg at $151. Likely to find them too smart.
7
ROB THORBURN
DARK NAVY, LIGHT BLUE EPAULETTES AND CHECKERED CAP