SCHWEPPES BENCHMARK 68 Handicap 1700m Track: SOFT 5 Clouds (Max: 22) Rail: Out 9.5m Entire. (Pent: 5.5). |
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Solid tempo likely from the outset with Leather Jacket Lew and Bassac Lane prominent. Competitive. Gollan-trained KINETIC (11) has been within range without winning. She drops back in grade and is drawn to better advantage. The extra metres shouldn't bother and Maloney is a key jockey switch. She looks well-placed to record an overdue win. JUPITUS (2) finished it off well beaten 1L in a Doomben 75 over a mile. That was his best effort since switching from Waller's Victorian barn. Duric takes over from Maloney and can get him into the finish given average luck from an awkward barrier. BASSAC LANE (4) improved again winning a 62 at the Sunshine Coast as expected. He races well here and the extra 300m should advantage. Sits handy and also has claims. HOUSTON ROCKET (7) improved again narrowly beaten at the Sunshine Coast over a mile. Finally draws an inside barrier and can't be ruled out. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Kinetic.
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LEATHER JACKET LEW
LOUISE WHITE 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Ms D L Seib, Mrs J M Seib, Miss B M Seib, D W Seib, B J Seib, J C A Irwin, D Mcloughlin, Neighsayers Racing (Mgr: D Mcloughlin), G Tillman, B A Hawes, M P Naylor, D R Horton, J Monks, N D Ralston & J Siderovski Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign ninth of 13 at Warrnambool Jericho Cup December 3 over 4600m, 26 len behind Nassak Diamond carrying 68.5kg at $26. First up last campaign eighth of 10 at Kembla Grange Bm68 May 23 over 1400m, soft track; 5 len behind All Machiavellian carrying 58.5kg at $51. Marginal chance. |
4 BORIS THORNTON |
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JUPITUS
CHRIS WALLER 5YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG Star Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd, Boeara Holdings, V Y K Ip, Mrs R A Ive, S J Maybury, Paramount Racing, R B T Aurisch, Mrs H A Aurisch, Felgate Holdings, J F Hepburn, Mrs M H Roberts, L J Mugavin, R J Cheetham & M Chong Useful gelding. Last start 3rd of 9 at Doomben Bm75 on April 17 over 1660m, 1.0 len behind Tenzing carrying 56.5kg at $10. The start before that eased back early on 10th of 13 at Eagle Farm Bm68 on April 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Majestic Boom carrying 60kg at $14. Watch for him late in the piece. Has good claims. |
8 V DURIC |
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KERCHAK
BEN AHRENS 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG G Darke, L A White, S T Argue & B A Racing (Mgr: M R Ahrens) Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 14 at Eagle Farm Bm68 on April 20 over 1805m, slow going 7 len behind Lately carrying 60kg at $14. Before that won by a nose at Gold Coast Poly Bm65 April 6 over 1540m defeating All's Fair carrying 59.5kg at $6. Will need to improve many lengths to feature. |
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BASSAC LANE
TOBY EDMONDS 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG A J Edmonds, A J Cameron, S F Loughran, Mrs J Hargreaves, Mrs S McKenzie, Ms F P Taylor, P T Blair, T W Hennessy, Ms K Watts, A G Freebairn, Mrs E L Freebairn & Mrs D M Edmonds Felgate Holdings (Mgr: P D Felgate) & Fortensity Equine Management (Mgr: Mrs B A Gray) Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track Cl2 on March 16 over 1200m, long-neck behind Bean Rocking with 59kg at $4. Second run from a spell favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Sunshine Coast Bm62 April 14 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Adonisea with 60.5kg at $3.30. Won last start and is well-placed again. |
7 ROBBIE DOLAN |
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SIAN STAR
DARRYL HANSEN 4YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Ms A Bowden, Mr I L Ross, Mr C E Watts, Mr L J S Smillie, Mr J L Piccone, Mr S J Milgate, Mr R T Carr, Mr J P Hughes, The Nineteenth Hole, Mr A C Clarke, Mr B J Peut, Mr S D Bouher Recent form sound. Last start won by 0.8 len at Sunshine Coast Cl3 April 14 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Houston Rocket carrying 55kg at $5.50. Before that came from midfield; 2nd of 14 at this track Bm62 on April 1 over 1350m, slow going 3.5 len behind Talk Time carrying 60.5kg at $9. Genuine contender under these conditions. |
6 CEJAY GRAHAM |
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TWO SMOKIN BARRELS
BEN AHRENS 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Epsom Lodge (Mgr: M R Ahrens) & Miss J Argue Second run back. First-up after eight months ran last of 10 at Gold Coast Poly Bm68 on April 13 over 1200m, 8 len behind Minks Star with 59.5kg at $61. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Doomben Cl5 on August 2 over 1660m, 1.2 len behind Wolf Moon carrying 55kg at $21. Unlikely to threaten. |
16 WANDERSON D'AVILA |
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HOUSTON ROCKET
CHRIS MUNCE 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Hon. P McGauran & Pinecliff Racing (Mgr: J B Munz) Most recently 2nd of 13 at Sunshine Coast Cl3 on April 14 over 1600m, slow going 0.8 len behind Sian Star carrying 57kg at $5. The run before that eased back early on 6th of 12 at Doomben Cl2-Sw on April 3 over 1350m, 3.5 len behind Miss Joelene with 60kg at $21. Go well. |
3 JUSTIN HUXTABLE |
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ASWAAT
ROBERT HEATHCOTE 6YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Adrenaline Thoroughbreds No 1, W T Hayes, D Ryan, T J Hulme, Ms W M Wilson, N J Bromiley, P R Rennie, P J Donnelly, P G Myers, Mrs L A Mawby, L A Noronha, K W F Armstrong, L C Harris, D R Edwards, B J Stafford, Saviqueen Racing, Jay Plus Racing & BMR Racing Most recently 7th of 9 at Doomben Bm75 on April 17 over 1660m, 3 len behind Tenzing carrying 54.5kg at $9.50. Before that came from midfield and won by a long-neck at Doomben Bm65 April 3 over 1650m on a soft track defeating Simply Refuse with 57.5kg at $13. Forward showing expected. |
15 N CALLOW |
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APERITIVO
RYAN TYRELL 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG B Taylor, Mrs C Taylor & Mrs F Taylor Useful type. Most recently ran last of 9 at this track Cl4 on April 10 over 1350m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Centre Bounce carrying 54.5kg at $12. The race before that 5th of 8 at Moonee Valley F&M Bm70 on February 23 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Unthinkable with 59kg at $15. Can go better. |
1 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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BRAVE MASO
NATALIE MCCALL 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Epona Park (Mgr: J S Allis), M Manov, Marro Allis Dobson Racing (Mgr: J S Allis), The Train Racing (Mgr: O Allis) Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 13 at Sunshine Coast Cl3 on April 14 over 1600m, slow going 1.0 len behind Sian Star carrying 54kg at $6.50. Before that ran last of 11 at Eagle Farm Nmw on April 6 over 1400m, slow going 9 len behind Bean Foggy with 50.5kg at $7. Nice effort last time and worth following up. |
11 BAILEY WHEELER |
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KINETIC
TONY GOLLAN 5YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG Mrs Z A Daly, M G Buys, T J Harry, B M King, Welsh Racing (Mgr: N B Welsh), Widden Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A W Thompson) & Kurtz Family Racing (Mgr: J E Kurtz) Useful type. At the latest run 6th of 9 at this track Cl4 on April 10 over 1350m, slow going 3 len behind Centre Bounce carrying 53.5kg at $4. Before that 2nd of 11 at Eagle Farm Cl3-Sw on March 23 over 1400m, 2 len behind Brookhaven with 58kg at $15. Ideally placed and should go close. |
2 RYAN MALONEY |
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SHY GUY
CHRIS WALLER 3YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG C J Waller, Magic Bloodstock Racing (Mgr: P G Tighe), Ms M Moyle, JA Hillier, Mrs M L Hillier, Bangaloe Stud (Mgr: Miss J C Ritchie), Miss D McCullum, J D Morton, M Awadalla, G M Castle, J Murray, D C Walsh & B T Hunt Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after four months sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 11 at Doomben Bm65 on April 17 over 1350m, 5 len behind Skywriter carrying 58.5kg at $14. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Doomben Mdn on August 30 over 1660m, 1.75 len behind Signita carrying 55.5kg at $3.80. Unlikely to threaten. |
1 JAMES ORMAN |
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SIENNA'S AWARD
HAROLD NORMAN 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG I J Ganderton, Mrs T M Ganderton, H J Norman, J M Arnott & Mrs A E Arnott Last start 2nd of 11 at Gatton Bm62 on April 19 over 1400m, head behind Scenic Rim with 58kg at $5.50. The start before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 9 at Gatton Bm62 on March 30 over 1600m, on a slow track; head behind Mikki Eight carrying 57.5kg at $3.30. In the finish most recently but this is harder. |
11 RIKKI JAMIESON |
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TAMBOURINE MAN
CHRIS MEAGHER 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Meagher Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: D J Bizzaca), D J Bizzaca, S J Simister, J Prentice & D J Gordon Second-up. First-up after four months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Doomben Bm65 on April 17 over 1350m, 3 len behind Skywriter carrying 56kg at $67. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Doomben Mdn on August 30 over 1660m, 2 len behind Signita carrying 56.5kg at $17. Unlikely to threaten. |
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NEW LEVEL
KELLY SCHWEIDA 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG R M Wanless & Mrs J M Wanless Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 12 at Eagle Farm Cl1 on March 16 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Majestic Boom carrying 59.5kg at $61. Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track Cl1 on April 10 over 1350m, slow going 1.0 len behind Aerial Dancer carrying 59kg at $3. Not far from the winner last time but this is a tough assignment. |
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MANNERHEIM
CHRIS WALLER 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Star Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd, CGO Racing, P V Aukstinaitis, M I Ive, Mrs R A Ive, Paramount Racing, R B T Aurisch, K P E Rochford, Felgate Holdings, Mrs A Woods, T M Hibbs, M A Hibbs & M Chong Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up raced on the pace when 2nd of 9 at Doomben Cl2 on March 13 over 1350m, slow going 1.4 len behind Valantino Roc carrying 56.5kg at $2.50. Second-up came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track Cl2 on April 10 over 1666m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Bringme carrying 58kg at $2.50. No surprise if he was in the finish. |
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BITOFTHEBLARNEY
CHRIS WALLER 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG A J A Bosma, P R Baker, T J Cunneen, P C Faul, G F Wade, C D Prescott, P J Barker, B F Grafas, J W D'Arcy, J F Hepburn, M A McLaughlan, Mrs C G Donaldson, Mrs L Robinson, S E Stewart & A J Prescott Dual acceptor. At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track Cl2 on April 10 over 1666m, slow going 4.5 len behind Bringme with 59kg at $6. The start before that 2nd of 8 at Doomben Bm68 on March 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; nose behind Five Crowns with 56kg at $4.50. Watch for him to be flashing home. |
5 JAKE BAYLISS |