Mackay   26 Apr 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

BOOK FOR AMATEUR CUP SATURDAY 11TH MAY BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 1800m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 27)   Rail: True. (Pent: 4.8).  

Reasonable tempo with a few going forward headed by Whiskey Row. FLAMENCO ROSE (6) won the Maiden here three back and has been going well since. Has a low gate and handy 2kg claim today. Gives every indication the extra metres will suit. TORQUE ESPAGNA (1) has switched barns and two back was beaten 1L over a mile on the Sunshine Coast poly. Wiggins is a key jockey booking suggesting she can bring the form to the turf. PROSPETTIVA (4) got closer placing here last time over this distance. She will get every chance again. ENTERPRISE PHOENIX (5) would be a chance going on the lip defeat at Townsville two back. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Flamenco Rose.
1 52519 TORQUE ESPAGNA
JOHN MANZELMANN
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
J H Manzelmann & I J Corazzol
Most recently ran last of 9 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm60 on April 7 over 1600m, 8 len behind Joe Mama carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. Before that won by 1.0 len at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm58 March 24 over 1600m defeating Redente Choice carrying 53.5kg at $11. Has the ability to be in the finish.
8
R WIGGINS
Lime Green, Purple Quarters, Pink Sleeves and Cap
2 37116 MOHAHNA
TRACY SIMMONS
8YO  GREY  GELDING 59.0KG
JD Manzelmann, BI Manzelmann, TL Simmons, HR Armstrong, DM Manzelmann
Last start 6th of 8 at this track 0 - 55 on April 12 over 1560m, 5 len behind Jenni Swenesee carrying 59.5kg at $19. The run before that won by a long-neck at Gladstone Bm50 March 30 over 1517m defeating Take The Lead carrying 60kg at $2.50. Tempted to look elsewhere on recent form.
10
JACKSON MURPHY
YELLOW, CERISE DIAMONDS AND SLEEVES, CERISE CAP WITH YELLOW DIAMONDS
3 x8954 OSCAR BRAVO
WAYNE POMFRETT
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
W N Pomfrett, P M Pomfrett, S P Dolan, T G Peno & R Mroz
Last start 4th of 8 at this track 0 - 55 on April 12 over 1560m, 2 len behind Jenni Swenesee with 59.5kg at $8. The race before that 5th of 11 at this track Cl1 on March 19 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Spring Valley carrying 57.5kg at $5. Should go well in this line up.
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MS T CHAMBERS
Tangerine, Grey Sleeves And Cap
4 53553 PROSPETTIVA
GEORGINA HOLT
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
T G Lines & C J Lines
Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at this track Bm58 on April 12 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Phoenix Flyer with 56.5kg at $6.50. Before that 5th of 8 at Home Hill Bm55 on April 6 over 1460m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Flaming Torch with 57.5kg at $3.30. Made headway last time. A chance.
5
KIRK MATHESON
White, Red Hooped Sleeves And Striped Cap
5 04536 ENTERPRISE PHOENIX
TIM COOK
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Burgs Racing (Mgr: K A Thomas)
Most recently 6th of 8 at this track Bm58 on April 12 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Phoenix Flyer carrying 56.5kg at $9. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Townsville Bm58 on March 22 over 1609m, head behind Coolmeans carrying 56.5kg at $21. Among the hopes.
4
GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
Orange, Black Lightning Bolt Vee
6 22143 FLAMENCO ROSE
RICKY VALE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Miss N A Kuhl
Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 8 at this track 0 - 55 on April 12 over 1560m, 1.2 len behind Jenni Swenesee with 57kg at $5. The race before that 4th of 8 at Rockhampton 0 - 55 on March 26 over 1400m, on a wet track; 3 len behind The Last Saga carrying 57.5kg at $4. Genuine contender.
2
MCKENZIE APEL
BLUE, YELLOW HORSESHOE, ARMBANDS, QUARTERED CAP
7 78x97 WHISKEY ROW
LACHIE MANZELMANN
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
L S Manzelmann & Mrs S A Sallis
Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 9 at this track Bm58 on April 12 over 1050m, 9 len behind Oligarchy carrying 55kg at $81. Last start second last of 8 at Bowen Bm50 on April 20 over 1280m, 4 len behind Lightheadedness carrying 60kg at $3.50. Can go better.
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C WHITELEY
PINK, PURPLE CHECKS AND SLEEVES
8 85855 SHADOW PROJECT
JESSICA KUHN
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs J L Kuhn, A E Bennett, J E A Kuhn, L C Fleming, G Reade & S Toomey
Last start 5th of 8 at Rockhampton Bm65 on April 18 over 1828m, slow going 2.75 len behind Mr Dudwey with 54kg at $41. The start before that 5th of 8 at this track Bm58 on April 12 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Phoenix Flyer with 55kg at $14. Expected to be doing his best work late.
6
S SHEARGOLD
BLUE. WHITE DIAMOND CHECKS, BLACK SLEEVES, CAP
9 5x391 ATHENA'S SECRET
JOHN MANZELMANN
4YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
T J McKinnon
Last start won by a long-neck at Bowen 2yo+ Mdn-Sw April 20 over 1200m defeating Tsunami Force with 57.5kg at $2.50. The race before that ran last of 9 at Townsville Mdn on April 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Eyes Are Lion carrying 58kg at $17. Win doesn't look likely.
3
A LAYT
Dark Blue, Light Blue Star And Cap
10 68534 MARSHY
JOHN MANZELMANN
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
J H Manzelmann
Last start 4th of 8 at this track Bm58 on April 12 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Phoenix Flyer carrying 54kg at $81. The start before that 3rd of 8 at Home Hill Bm55 on April 6 over 1460m, slow going 2.5 len behind Flaming Torch with 55kg at $26. Likely to struggle.
1
N THOMAS
LIME GREEN, PURPLE QUARTERS, PINK SLEEVES AND CAP
11 86670 MISHANI PATRIOT
JOSHUA MANZELMANN
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs T L Simmons & J D Manzelmann
Dual acceptor. Most recently 11th of 13 at Rockhampton 0 - 55 on April 18 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Hangin' Around carrying 54kg at $151. The run before that second last of 8 at this track 0 - 55 on April 12 over 1560m, 6 len behind Jenni Swenesee carrying 54.5kg at $101. Needs to find lengths to test these.
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MS C JOKIC
LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE YOKE, SLEEVES,CAP,COLLAR