Launceston   01 Nov 2024
 
GOING: S(5)

Members Matter Benchmark 60 Handicap 1100m

Track: Soft 5   Clouds (Max: 17)   Rail: +6m 1200m to WP- remainder +3m. (Pent: 4.62)  

Good tempo with a number capable of pushing on early. WHEELING (6) is a leader with a similar profile. Delivered the win first up and then missed a whisker this grade. Fitter and keeps the handy 2kg claim. GLORY MISSION (1) resumes and is promising. Brings a trial win and two-back won a Hobart maiden on debut heavily-supported. Has the rail and a bold run is likely. LIBERTY RAE (4) also resumes and has won fresh. The recent trial was good and she draws well. The betting should indicate her readiness. NEEDS SUGAR (2) is third-up and has trialled well since last seen. Has a handy 2kg claim and can't be ruled out. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Wheeling.
1 14x GLORY MISSION
MARK GANDERTON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss S L Rogers, Elite Racing Solutions (Mgr: B M Crawford), L W Cure, Ms S E Cure, A D Gray, Grenville Stud (Mgr: G J McCulloch), J K W Tyson, Mrs T M Tyson, M Boer, R J Green, Clanbrooke Racing (Mgr: D P Humphries), K N Dawson, A T Flint, Ms A L Baldwin, Ms J C Hooper, Mrs S H Hogan & L Brockley
He is resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 7 at this track 3yo Swp April 5 over 1200m, 5 len behind Bine with 57kg at $6.50. On debut won by 0.5 len Hobart Mdn-Sw March 24 over 1000m defeating Hububbajahn carrying 58kg at $1.70. A bold run is likely.
1
D M GANDERTON
ORANGE, EMERALD GREEN BAND AND SLEEVES, ORANGE, EMERALD GREEN QUARTERED CAP
2 79x46 NEEDS SUGAR
STUART GANDY
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
T S Barwick, G P Millar, J C Hamill, C R Sattler & B C Millar
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at Devonport Synthetic Bm60 on September 15 over 1009m, 3.5 len behind Fear The Sting with 58kg at $3.80. Last start 6th of 9 at this track Bm68 on October 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Gee Gee Enuf Speed carrying 56kg at $10. Keep well onside.
4
K BOXALL
NAVY BLUE, TURQUOISE CHEVRON, TURQUOISE SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, TURQUOISE CAP, NAVY TRIANGLE
3 68x21 DAY PERFORMER
SIGRID CARR
7YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Ms T M Coward, T W Pearce, C D Dwyer, D King, J N Dwyer, T B Charles, G T Charles, P Mallinson, J P Mallinson, Miss S Cox, J S Fox & Mrs E Murton
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 2nd of 7 at Hobart Bm64 on August 25 over 1100m, on a slow track; nose behind Naval Anthem with 55kg at $19. Second-up favourite; won by 1.75 len at this track 0 - 62 Rating October 18 over 1220m on a soft track defeating Cape Zoro with 56kg at $3.50. Rates highly. Expect another forward showing.
4
D PIRES
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE SLEEVES AND CAP, ROYAL BLUE POM POM
4 7051x LIBERTY RAE
DYLAN CLARK
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs B L Thompson, L R Thompson, Mrs S J Thompson, J R Wallace, Miss C L Slater, R G Marsden & S Robson
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three months. Finished off last preparation by 1.0 len Devonport Synthetic Cl1 August 4 over 1150m defeating Stars In The Night carrying 55.5kg at $16. When resuming last campaign seventh of 12 at Devonport Synthetic Cl1 June 2 over 1150m, 2 len behind Disclevaboy carrying 57kg at $9. Likely to race well.
3
MEHMET ULUCINAR
ROYAL BLUE, GOLD SLEEVES AND CAP
5 58x5x LACERATE
ROWAN HAMER
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Miss C R Pyke, M C Bloomfield, S J Ackerley, L A Martin, B J Neubacher, B P Webb, N J Applebee, L G Allen, J M Steven, J T Triffett, W A Hamer, K Symmons, J C Smith, E J Macqueen, J P Clark, T J Maxwell & R S Timmerman
Back after a long spell. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Devonport Synthetic 0 - 62 Rating on January 10 over 1009m, 2.25 len behind Champagne Cinders with 52.5kg at $9.50. Won previous preparation first up won by 1.0 len at Devonport Synthetic Mdn-Sw May 21 2023 over 1009m defeating Flight Ready carrying 58.5kg at $4. Prefer to see.
2
MS D PARISH
Lime Green, White Hoops, Black Sleeves, White And Black Quartered Cap
6 84x12 WHEELING
GRAEME MCCULLOCH
6YO  BR/BL  GELDING 56.0KG
Grenville Stud (Mgr: G J McCulloch)
Third-up today. First-up won by 0.5 len at this track Cl1 October 4 over 1100m on a soft track defeating Azonto with 55kg at $4. Second run from a spell gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 9 at this track Bm60 on October 11 over 1100m, long-neck behind In The Ocean with 54.5kg at $6.50. Chance with a repeat of the latest effort.
6
LAURYN BINGLEY
Gold, Black And White Striped Sleeves
7 67226 MR FREEZE
JOHN BLACKER
6YO  GREY  GELDING 54.0KG
Ms P M Cawthen, J K Blacker, Mrs K A McKenna, P A George, D A Bussey, Mrs A M Bean & K M Tyson
Most recently 6th of 9 at this track Bm60 on October 11 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind In The Ocean carrying 53kg at $19. Before that 2nd of 8 at Devonport Synthetic 0 - 62 Rating on September 29 over 1150m, 0.5 len behind Volkanovski with 52kg at $10. Going well. Risking.
5
JACKSON RADLEY
White, Pink Diamond, Armbands And Cap