Benalla   27 Sep 2024
 
GOING: G

Extons Earthmoving Handicap 2100m

Track: GOOD 3   Clear (Max: 17)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.32).  

Thunder Force has the early pace to take up the running. Another competitive race. FIRE GLO TOO (4) has been racing in better class and is much better suited in country grade. He draws a bit awkwardly but McDougall rides and knows his way around here. He's on a 9-day return and gets the nod. TAJANIS (5) also finds easier and two back was beaten less than 2L this trip in a Flemington 78. Maps well and the former UK galloper is ready to win. MR I'M A BELIEVER (6) didn't handle the wet track at Cranbourne but was close at Sandown-Lakeside prior as favourite. He's also in good hands and has the first-time blinkers applied. A chance with average luck in the run. PITTSBURGH PIRATE (14) maps well and is better than the form line suggests. Keep onside. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Fire Glo Too.
1 68483 KISS THE BRIDE
ANDREW DALE
9YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
A Dale & E C Watt
Most recently sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Tatura Bm64 on September 10 over 1980m, 0.9 len behind Wanjiru carrying 62.5kg at $6.50. The run before that struggled in the run home; 8th of 10 at this track Bm64 on September 3 over 1612m, 8 len behind Lord Domino carrying 60.5kg at $26. Can't tip with much confidence.
5
C J PARISH
Burgundy, White Obelisk, Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
2 88801 WANJIRU
DAVID BOURNE
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 62.0KG
Network Bloodstock No.1 Syndicate (Mgr: D J Bourne), R Priscott, B Lee, B Mann & D Williams
At the latest run won by a head at Tatura Bm64 September 10 over 1980m defeating Court Painter carrying 60.5kg at $12. Before that ran last of 10 at this track Bm64 on September 3 over 1612m, 14 len behind Lord Domino with 59.5kg at $51. Not doing enough of late to threaten.
6
LAURA LAFFERTY
BLACK, WHITE DIAGONAL STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, WHITE CAP
3 26x75 BRUNGLE RAIDER
HENRY DWYER
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
P J Balderstone, J Balderstone, Miss J A Fenton & Miss S Fenton
Third-up today. Resumes off a 43 day letup. First-up 7th of 9 at Bendigo Bm64 on July 25 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Lord Domino with 58.5kg at $21. Last start 5th of 11 at Terang Bm64 on August 15 over 2150m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Bellakai carrying 59.5kg at $10. Hard to have in this company.
7
EOIN WALSH
ROYAL BLUE, BLACK CIRCLES AND CAP
4 33079 FIRE GLO TOO
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
A Ng & Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel)
At the latest run 9th of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on September 18 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Dublin Journal with 59kg at $16. The race before that 7th of 15 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on August 10 over 2500m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Dashing Duchess carrying 56kg at $17. Can improve on the latest effort and is well-placed to take this out.
6
BLAIKE MCDOUGALL
Lime Green, Yellow Star And Sleeves, Pink Cap
5 1x047 TAJANIS
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
A J A Bosma, Ms T M Morrissey, Dr K L Samson, W J Gianotti, R K Batten, Miss J T King, R McVicar, W J Hamilton, D J Pritchard, G Webb, M Maloy, R A Lloyd, B R Haycock, Mrs J A Pablecheque, S I McLauchlan, A Mahoney, R G Holden, W H O'Brien, N A Davidson & Fab Fillies (Mgr: G Weston)
Returns from a 30-day let-up. Most recently second last of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Bm78 on August 28 over 2400m, 4.5 len behind Golden Crusader carrying 54kg at $6.50. The run before that 4th of 12 at Flemington Bm78 on August 3 over 2000m, slow going 1.75 len behind Star Vega with 54kg at $19. Best form stacks up nicely.
1
Fred W Kersley
Navy Blue, White Band, Go Racing Logo, Armbands And CAP
6 3x230 MR I'M A BELIEVER
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Wylie Dalziel Roy Higgins Racing (Mgr: W J Dalziel), Make Believe (Mgr: W J Dalziel), G H E Goyne, P J Cormack, J T C Lake, Maverick Racing (Mgr: G S McCormack), K H Warriner, D A Williams, P Esse, P Talbert, G W Henry, W M Patullo, C De Bortoli, P A Kennedy, M V Bolam & Ms R Meadmore
At the latest run ran last of 11 at Cranbourne Bm64 on September 5 over 2060m, slow going 11 len behind The Genius carrying 59.5kg at $7. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on August 14 over 2100m, 2 len behind My Brothers Keeper carrying 59.5kg at $3.30. Expect a bold run.
9
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
White,Royal Blue FIVE Spots, Royal Blue SLEEVES,White Spots Sleeves,Royal Blue Cap,White Spots
7 26154 FIFI BLUE
BEN BRISBOURNE
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
J Gregorio & Ms M Harding
Most recently 4th of 12 at Wodonga Bm58 on September 17 over 2050m, 2.5 len behind Dancing Duck with 59kg at $6. The race before that from last on the turn 5th of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 on August 21 over 2100m, 3 len behind Commando Drift carrying 56kg at $12. Has been racing well. In the mix.
8
BILLY EGAN
SILVER, BLACK BRISBOURNE RACING LOGO, SLEEVES AND CAP
8 23838 PROPRIETARY
GREG EURELL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
A A A Approved Thoroughbreds, Mrs B L Squire, Miss R Sofra, P Sofra, L H Sholl, T Ciurleo, McEnnis Racing Pty Ltd, M Chiminello, D C McInerney, W Game, N J Slattery, P G Marshall, A L Williams, M S Bracken, J Williams, T J Howe, J Jacobs, R W Squire, D J Armstrong & R Wilkinson
Useful type. At the latest run 8th of 11 at Cranbourne Bm64 on September 5 over 2060m, on a slow track; 5 len behind The Genius carrying 59.5kg at $17. Before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on August 7 over 1600m, slow going 0.9 len behind Aiming carrying 59.5kg at $15. Worth another chance.
1
TEODORE NUGENT
GOLD, NAVY BLUE A MOTIF, CERISE SLEEVES, NAVY BLUE A MOTIF ,CERISE CAP,NAVY BLUE A MOTIF
9 6215 THUNDER FORCE
Leon & Troy Corstens
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Flemington Bloodstock (Mgr: J G Sawford), Harvey Racing & Breeding (Mgr: D M Harvey) & J S Bahen
At the latest run 5th of 9 at Wodonga Bm64 on September 17 over 1590m, 5.5 len behind Brungle Creek carrying 59kg at $9. Before that won by a nose at this track Mdn-Sw September 3 over 1612m defeating Keeneland carrying 59.5kg at $8. Form okay but looking to others.
5
PATRICK MOLONEY
Orange And Navy Stripes, White Sleeves And Cap
10 338x2 VADABOY
SIMON ZAHRA
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Simon Zahra Racing Pty Ltd, L I Williams, D N Grigg, G Meyers, Spellett Syndications, Figgy Racing, M A Clark, Mrs A Todorov, D A Brown, Vada Racing, A Tabone, M Mooney, J Azic, Mrs B Bowden, Piynim, D J Wilson, A Hoffman, Mrs A Hoffman, Stars Aligned & Male Street Syndicate
Second run back. First-up after three months raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at Tatura Bm58 on September 10 over 1600m, neck behind Frankie Two Angels with 61kg at $9.50. Previously second-up second last of 14 at Terang Bm64 on April 14 over 1606m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Etara with 59.5kg at $26. Has claims.
2
ZAC SPAIN
NAVY, WHITE SZ LOGO, SLEEVES AND CAP
11 36037 KIPYEGON
WENDY KELLY
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
K J Payne & Mrs V M Payne
At the latest run 7th of 14 at Ballarat Bm64 on September 20 over 2000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Queen Takes King carrying 57.5kg at $11. The race before that 3rd of 13 at Sale Bm64 on August 22 over 1717m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Delightful Journey with 57.5kg at $8. Looks tested in this line-up.
3
J MASKIELL
GOLD, EMERALD GREEN STAR, STARS SLEEVES, GOLD CAP, EMERALD GREEN STAR
12 64361 PRINCE BEEJAY
MICHAEL JONES
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms A J Smith & J B Kelly
At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.5 len at Seymour Mdn-Sw September 15 over 2040m defeating Cleopatra Link with 59.5kg at $7. The race before that 6th of 13 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on August 29 over 2400m, slow going 5 len behind Muktamil carrying 59.5kg at $26. Others make more appeal.
3
K JENNINGS
Navy Blue, White Star, Sleeves, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap, White Stars
13 55447 TEN DOWNING STREET
MATTHEW SMITH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
North Pole Pastoral (Mgr: N J Sheehan), Mrs M A Smith, C Jory, A L Boyd, J A Boyd, I H Atkins, C J Grady, K Stuart & C W Wyatt
Last start led to the turn then faded 7th of 14 at Sale 0 - 62 on September 11 over 1732m, 5.5 len behind Nearing Liberty with 57.5kg at $17. The race before that 4th of 11 at Moe 0 - 58 on August 18 over 1628m, slow going 2.5 len behind Boys Night Out carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. Likely to find this out of reach.
9
Navy Blue, White BIB, COLLAR And Cap
14 09583 PITTSBURGH PIRATE
HENRY DWYER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R&C Legh Racing Pty Ltd, P Lewis, D Jardine, Ms M Kilgour, P Mccarthy, C G Smith, M Treweek, G McKay, W McTaggart, G Pell, A Paterson, P Murray, Dr J Cleeland, D Moss, The Platinum Club, Plaistowe Racing, BMD Racing, Murray Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd, Erica Bloodstock & Kratzie Racing No. 33
Useful type. At the latest run 3rd of 12 at Geelong Bm64 on September 13 over 2460m, 4.5 len behind Kodiak Bear with 58.5kg at $6.50. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on August 21 over 2400m, 7 len behind Djockovic with 57.5kg at $6. Must be respected.
4
J MOTT
Navy Blue, Gold Lightning Bolt, Gold And White Armbands, Gold Cap