Bordertown   10 May 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

Bordertown Pumps & Refrigeration Benchmark 66 Handicap 2000m

Track: GOOD 4     Rail: True.  

Moderate pace with Fizique rolling to the lead and setting the tempo. DR DEE DEE (1) progressed nicely off his minor placing here two back with a strong win at Mt Gambier. No tougher this time and Crowther sticks. Can win again. VICTORY BANDIT (2) found it too tough last start in the G2 Queen Of The South when finishing rearward. Nowhere near as tough this time and was a determined winner in a similar grade here two back. Likely to bounce back sharply. FIZIQUE (6) was well below his best last start when always well back at Murray Bridge. Ticking along better prior and should get every chance from the favourable draw. In the mix. BACK ME UP BENNY (4) hasn't looked likely in either of his runs back when settling a mile off them. Faces an easier assignment on the short turnaround and is drawn kinder. Don't dismiss. SUGGESTED PLAY: Siding with Dr Dee Dee.
1 x9931 DR DEE DEE
DARRYL DODSON
8YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
D I Dodson & D T Dixon
Useful type. Last start won by 1.75 len at Mt Gambier Bm62 April 24 over 2058m on a soft track defeating Delcoff with 61kg at $4.50. The race before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track Bm62 on April 14 over 2000m, 2 len behind Victory Bandit with 61kg at $8. Hard to beat again.
11
KAYLA CROWTHER
Cerise, Yellow Braces, Lime Sleeves And Cap
2 51610 VICTORY BANDIT
S & J JAENSCH
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
B R Jaensch, B J Perry, Mrs J M Densley & B M Koop
Last start 14th of 16 at Morphettville in the G2 Queen Of South on April 27 over 1600m, 8 len behind Seonee carrying 55kg at $201. Before that won by 0.7 len at this track Bm62 April 14 over 2000m defeating Holmes with 58.5kg at $4. Watch for sharp improvement.
6
MS S METCALFE
Light Blue ,Red Quarters, Gold Sleeves And Cap
3 31797 SPACE EQUITY
LINDSAY CADZOW
9YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
L J Cadzow, Mrs K E Cadzow & R C Crabb
Last start 7th of 9 at Morphettville in the G3 Q E Ii Cup on May 4 over 2500m, 16 len behind The Map carrying 54kg at $201. Before that ran last of 9 at Morphettville Parks 0-64 on April 20 over 2250m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Sharma Princess carrying 60kg at $26. Can do a lot better than that last run.
7
POLLY BREWSTER
Emerald Green, Gold Dragon Fly Motif, Red Sleeves, Gold Cap
4 10x00 BACK ME UP BENNY
KRISTI EVANS
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
Miss K L Evans, D L Pagan, N W Gardner, Ms P Boland, J T Sampson, C J Astbury, Miss A N Jarratt, M Collins, Mrs J K Evans, P T Delahunty, D J Bentley, Miss J A Barnes, P S Bain, J Dellow, K A Pope, Mrs T J Mitchell, D M Mckenzie & S R Russell
Third-up today. Resuming 10th of 12 at Gawler 0-62 on April 25 over 1511m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Komachi with 58.5kg at $101. Last start ran last of 11 at Morphettville 0-66 on May 4 over 2004m, 11 len behind Tullaghan carrying 56kg at $81. Safely held last start but is capable of better.
4
TEAGAN VOORHAM
TAN, WHITE STURT DESERT ROSE, WHITE AND BLACK STARS SLEEVES AND CAP
5 64387 FIFTH HUSBAND
WAYNE WALTERS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
J Morell
Comes here off a 54-day let-up. Last start 7th of 11 at Swan Hill 0 - 58 on March 17 over 2400m, 6 len behind Vic Reel with 58.5kg at $14. The run before that raced on the pace before fading to run last of 8 at Hamilton Bm58 on February 15 over 2200m, 8 len behind Jack Knows Best carrying 68.5kg at $6. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
5
MS K WALTERS
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES ,WHITE CAP
6 12639 FIZIQUE
SARAH RUTTEN
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs S M Miller & Ms M La Vars
Last start 9th of 13 at Murray Bridge Bm56 on May 1 over 1600m, 8 len behind Seafaring carrying 57kg at $16. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Strathalbyn Bm56 on March 27 over 2050m, 1.75 len behind Chosen Miss with 57kg at $5. Likely to play a big role.
1
SOPHIE LOGAN
GREEN, BLACK SASH AND SLEEVES, BLACK CAP
7 x0984 LEADER'S PRIDE
JUSTIN PICKERING
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
P Kristoris & Mrs S M Kristoris
Last start 4th of 10 at Gawler Bm56 on April 25 over 2118m, slow going 10 len behind Red Sequoia with 53.5kg at $7. The run before that 8th of 12 at Gawler 0-58 on April 10 over 1700m, slow going 4.5 len behind Sirmaze with 53kg at $10. No threat last start but is capable of better.
8
D TOURNEUR
White, Royal Blue Hoops, Royal Blue Sleeves, White Armbands, royal blue cap,white Quartered
8 68657 LINES OF GLORY
GARRET LYNCH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Racing Sales (Mgr: E C Watt)
At the latest run 7th of 11 at Port Augusta 0-54 on May 5 over 1396m, 7 len behind Tundra carrying 57kg at $10. The run before that 5th of 14 at Murray Bridge Bm56 on May 1 over 1600m, 7 len behind Fox Gem with 56kg at $26. Fully tested on his recent run.
10
ANNA JORDSJO
TEAL, TURQUOISE ANGLED QUARTERS, TURQUOISE SLEEVES
9 48268 MR COYNE
B & A BROOK
11YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
Miss P J Keen, J P Smart, , J J Vaughan, W Smart, Miss N L Cook & Mrs A M Brook
Most recently 8th of 10 at Gawler Bm56 on April 25 over 2118m, slow going 14 len behind Red Sequoia with 53kg at $15. The run before that second last of 7 at Ballarat Chase on April 7 over 3250m, on a slow track; 17 len behind Mighty Oasis carrying 63kg at $5.50. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
3
CAITLIN TOOTELL
ROYAL BLUE, RED QUARTERS, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES, RED CAP
10 596x9 OLIFOET
WAYNE WALTERS
11YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs F R Walters
Second-up. First-up after three months 9th of 11 at Mt Gambier Bm62 on April 24 over 2058m, slow going 15 len behind Dr Dee Dee carrying 54kg at $101. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at Mt Gambier Bm64 on January 3 over 2066m, 10 len behind Red Patrol with 54kg at $61. Unlikely to threaten.
2
ALANA LIVESEY
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES AND CAP
11 87677 THE CHAPLAIN
SCOTT WHITTLE
8YO  BR/BL  GELDING 54.0KG
Ms L M Whittle
At the latest run 7th of 14 at Murray Bridge Bm56 on May 1 over 1600m, 8 len behind Fox Gem carrying 54kg at $101. The race before that failed to make an impression; 7th of 12 at Port Augusta 0-54 on April 21 over 1498m, 8 len behind Shalaga carrying 52kg at $26. The 1.5kg claim won't be enough to put him into contention.
9
NICOLA YUEN
LIGHT BLUE, red CIRCLES, SLEEVES AND CAP