Doomben   03 Aug 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

CASCADE BENCHMARK 68 Handicap 1630m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 17)   Rail: Out 4.5m Entire. (Pent: 5.91).  

Solid tempo with Le Heros leading from Poutchek and Express Payment. KALUMBURU (10) has been his own worst enemy of late, beginning poorly and leaving himself with too much to do. Steps up in distance today and the blinkers go on to keep him focused. Can run a much better race. EXPRESS PAYMENT (15) was lining up for just the fourth time when a narrow maiden winner over this course and distance last start. Goes up sharply in grade but he has drawn well and drops 3kgs with the claim. Likely improver. DIANA'S AFFAIR (13) hasn't been far away in his two runs this prep, both over 1350m. Ready for this step up in journey. SUGGESTED PLAY: Kalumburu each-way.
1 18x67 LE HEROS
P DUNCAN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
P H Duncan, Ms D Sukarna, R R Burt
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up faded in the straight 6th of 13 at Rockhampton Hcp on June 30 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Under The Cap with 54kg at $10. Last start didn't do much in the run home; 7th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Bm70 on July 14 over 1800m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Diablo Bolt with 59kg at $17. Finds a few better today. Can't recommend.
2
CODY COLLIS
WHITE, ROYAL BLUE AND RED STRIPED SLEEVES
2 29x61 THE CATCH
JEFF DUNN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
S P Judge, D Lyons
SCRATCHED
6
Emerald Green, White Inverted Vee And Collar, Striped Sleeves, White Cuffs, Peak And Pom Pom
3 55123 SPILL THE SECRET
MICHAEL LAKEY
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Viva Racing (Mgr: M S Lowe), R D Bradshaw, Mrs J L Bradshaw, D Long, Viva Racing (Mgr: M S Lowe) Club, J P Stockham, J Stewart, D Clark, Miss K A Mercer & S Brown
Recent form sound. Most recently made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Ipswich Bm78 on July 24 over 1666m, 0.6 len behind Spray Gun with 55.5kg at $8. The run before that 2nd of 12 at Beaudesert Bm70 on July 6 over 1650m, slow going 2.5 len behind Harmony Reigns carrying 59.5kg at $9.50. No surprise if he was in the finish.
4
EMILY LANG
DARK GREEN, OLD GOLD HORSE SYMBOL, STRIPED SLEEVES AND CAP
4 22185 PERSEVERE
KRISTIE CLARK & LOUIS PEOPLES
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
L C Peoples, Miss J Coombes, Mrs K L Clark-Peoples, D B Peoples, J W Liston, B E W Hanson, H W Gray, Ms L M Gray, J F Hansen, M N Taylor, R F Birt, G D Dare, B J Soden, Mrs W M Soden, N J Soden, D B Wyatt, B C Wyatt, M Power, S J Murray & S J De Roode
Useful type. At the latest run 5th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Bm70 on July 14 over 1800m, in the wet; 4 len behind Diablo Bolt with 59.5kg at $8. The race before that 8th of 13 at this track Bm68 on June 26 over 2040m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Yet He Moves with 60.5kg at $13. Has been racing well. Each-way prospects.
5
MELEA CASTLE
WHITE,RED DIAGONAL STRIPES,BLACK SASH,WHITE SLEEVES,RED DIAGONAL STRIPES,BLACK CUFFS,CAP
5 50038 SMYTZER
BRIAN SMITH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms D M Rodney, R G Garozzo, J A Duarte, J M Duarte, W E Honan, Ms A M Woodmansey, S W Kunde, Mrs J B Kunde, J K Donovan, Miss R L Walsh, Ms K M Rasmussen, D G Weeks, Miss R A Peut, Mrs C P Peut, Miss P M Madden, I A Homan, G Bartlett & Mrs E L Smith
At the latest run 8th of 11 at this track Cl3-Sw on July 13 over 1350m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Deep Respect with 57kg at $41. The race before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track Cl3-Sw on June 19 over 1350m, 0.6 len behind Lubrication carrying 57kg at $51. Didn’t fire last start but is capable of better.
7
TAHLIA FENLON
WHITE, BLUE CHECKS, YELLOW ARMBANDS AND CAP
6 7x813 VICTORY WIN
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
S Man
Recent form sound. At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on July 10 over 1800m, slow going 2.75 len behind Brookhaven carrying 54.5kg at $7. The race before that won by 0.8 len at Sunshine Coast Cl3 June 9 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Persevere with 56.5kg at $3.30. Among the better chances.
7
RYAN MALONEY
Navy Blue, Pale Pink Epaulettes And Cap
7 x5761 TANNENBURG
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G & C Pastoral Co Pty Ltd (Mgr: V Oldfield)
At the latest run favourite; won by 0.6 len at Eagle Farm Cl1 July 10 over 1600m in soft going defeating Jenni Moreese with 60kg at $3.50. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Canterbury 3&4yo Bm64 on June 10 over 1550m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Vanquished carrying 58kg at $14. In the mix again.
9
M RODD
LILAC, RED FIVE SPOTS AND RED CAP
8 72916 IMPERIAL HILTON
BRETT BELLAMY
7YO  GR/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
P J Wood
Dual acceptor. Useful gelding. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a long-neck at Grafton Ctry Bm66 July 14 over 1610m on a soft track defeating He's A Copy Boy carrying 58kg at $12. The run before that 9th of 15 at Newcastle Bm68 on June 29 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Nanshe carrying 55kg at $21. Nice draw and worth including.
1
COURTNEY BELLAMY
Emerald Green, White Sash, Sleeves, Orange Cap
9 26221 TAKUNAI
JEFF DUNN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J F Stewart, Mrs J E Stewart & K E Judge
At the latest run was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a head at Gold Coast Poly Bm65 July 13 over 1540m defeating Pernell carrying 59kg at $5. The start before that 2nd of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 on June 22 over 1540m, head behind Hulkamania carrying 62.5kg at $8.50. Others have better prospects.
6
RIKKI JAMIESON
Yellow, Red Hoops, Black Sleeves, Red Cap
10 5x146 KALUMBURU
LINDSAY HATCH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Klemley Park (Mgr: Ms S M Leyshan), P Dostal, P J Gibson, K J M McMahon, R B Bycroft, G Bycroft, Mrs S E Williams, J J Williams, Miss K M Smith & B L Williams
Useful type. Last start got back early 6th of 11 at this track Cl3-Sw on July 13 over 1350m, slow going 3.5 len behind Deep Respect carrying 57kg at $19. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 11 at Ipswich Cl6-Sw on June 22 over 1350m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Oughton carrying 55.5kg at $26. Sure to be right there at the business end.
10
ANGELA JONES
RED, WHITE SASH WITH HOOPED SLEEVES
11 x6010 PEROVIC
MATTHEW DUNN
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Viva Racing (Mgr: M S Lowe), K Chia, B Hewitt, Mrs S Dittmann, R Cotton, E P Gordon, Mrs L Jorgensen, Mrs L Shepherd, Ms C Shepherd, M Halle, Mrs J Green, G Fisher, A House, R I Darrah, Goldie Dreamers (Mgr: M H Killian), B Turville, A Fine Red (Mgr: M Cleaver), M Nunn, D Fahey & E Thompson
Last start ran last of 12 at Randwick H'way Cl3sw on July 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 21 len behind Cranky Harry carrying 57.5kg at $11. Before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Lismore Cl1-Sw June 18 over 1526m on a soft track defeating Kissed By Evie carrying 57.5kg at $4.50. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
12
BORIS THORNTON
Dark Green, Old Gold Horse Symbol, Striped Sleeves And Cap
12 x9454 SUPER CHILLED
CHRIS WALLER
5YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
P G Kelly, Mrs S R Kelly, J M Kelly, Mrs A D Kelly, J F Kelly, Mrs J M Kelly, M G Monks & Mrs J M Monks
Last start 4th of 13 at this track Bm70 on July 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Cunnamulla Fella with 57kg at $9. The race before that 5th of 8 at Canterbury 4yo+ Bm72 on June 10 over 1550m, slow going 4 len behind Elsie May with 57.5kg at $6.50. Wide gate the main concern.
11
JAMES ORMAN
Black, White Checks, Black Sleeves, White Cap
13 53x68 DIANA'S AFFAIR
KELLY SCHWEIDA
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Wilrace Pty Ltd (Mgr: D G Wilson), G B Sills, K M Schweida, C Massie, C S Hughes, Mrs S J Hughes, Dr S P Brown, B J Collins, W E Williams, A J Meads, B Jankovic & J E Nolan
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 15 at this track Bm72 on June 26 over 1350m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Atlantic Ocean with 56kg at $41. Second run from a spell 8th of 11 at this track Bm65 on July 17 over 1350m, 2 len behind Dwindling Spirit carrying 59.5kg at $13. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble.
3
ADIN THOMPSON
RED, BLACK MALTESE CROSS AND CAP
14 2x413 POUTCHEK
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
First Light Racing Pty Ltd (T S Wilson), Mrs V Heathcote, S C B Thbreds (S Porter), Eightandabit Synd (M Stewart), Aristia Park Bstk P L (J Guscic), D Z J Racing (Z Taylor), D Gale, D Hollyman, P Sharpe, G Jones, G Carlson, By A Length Racing (J A Lynn), S Edwards, M Salathiel, J Goggin & B Clasby
Racing well. At the latest run raced on the pace when 3rd of 13 at Eagle Farm 3yo Hcp on July 20 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Kissed By Evie carrying 53kg at $9.50. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Eagle Farm Mdn-Sw July 10 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Amador with 56kg at $4. Among the better chances.
8
CEJAY GRAHAM
NAVY BLUE, WHITE AND GOLD CRESCENT, GOLD CAP
15 6831 EXPRESS PAYMENT
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Adrenaline Thoroughbreds No 1, D Cullen-Reid, T N Frost, S Ensbey, R J King, D A Lowrie, S J Bichel, R Haaring, G Maher, B J Artis, Midday Magic Five, Azzaliendi Racing, Coastal Life & Basic Enuff
Form hard to fault. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw July 17 over 1650m defeating Victory Command carrying 58kg at $17. The race before that 3rd of 10 at Eagle Farm Mdn-Sw on July 10 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Poutchek carrying 58kg at $13. Low draw and expected to go well.
1
BAILEY WHEELER
Sky Blue, White And Purple Adrenaline Logo, Orange Sleeves And Cap With Purple Adrenaline logo
16 7x367 NICKELBACK
STEPHEN LEE
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
C J Smith, Crays Racing (Mgr: M P Pyne), G W Schippers, A K Torrens, E A Land, Pinehurst Racing (Mgr: G G Affleck), J J J Reimann & S B Lee
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 13 at Grafton Cl3 on July 14 over 1410m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind North Of Eli carrying 57kg at $10. Second run from a spell 6th of 14 at Lismore Ctry Bm58 on July 26 over 1410m, 1.75 len behind Gobbled carrying 59.5kg at $2.50. Can't tip based on recent efforts.
11
ORANGE, BLACK MALTESE CROSS, BLACK CAP
17 x0834 SINGER SARGENT
JACK BRUCE
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
C J Nilon, Ms K L Avison & D B Batters
Useful type. At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track Cl2 on July 17 over 1650m, 1.4 len behind Tambourine Man with 56kg at $6.50. The race before that 3rd of 15 at this track Bm72 on June 26 over 1350m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Atlantic Ocean carrying 54.5kg at $26. Not far away last time. In the mix again.
8
KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
PURPLE, CERISE FOUR DIAMONDS,CERISE DIAMOND ARMBANDS ,CERISE DIAMONDS CAP