Kilcoy   21 Nov 2024
 
GOING: H(8)

SOMERSET REGIONAL COUNCIL BENCHMARK 55 Handicap 1500m

Track: HEAVY 8     Rail: True.  

Glengarry can work over from a wide draw to lead. ARIAT (7) was beaten a half-length at Toowoomba quickly back on track. Has her first go over 1500m but gives every signal it will suit. VORTEXIA (6) also bounced back beaten a whisker at Ipswich in stronger. That rates well but he has to push forward from a wide barrier today and that's the niggle. PAUJI POWER (3) has switched stables on a 39-day return. He was formerly with the sharp Matt Dale yard at Goulburn and has pieces of form good enough. Maps well and Stanley's booking suggests he's pleasing. CHANCE WITH WOLVES (2) will find this easier than the Sunshine Coast and should be around the mark. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Ariat.
1 46x46 PRADO
DIANE G MURPHY
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
C E Murphy, Mrs J Prescott & Mrs R Forge
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up 4th of 12 at Ipswich 0 - 58 on October 7 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Rubydoo carrying 60kg at $7.50. Second run from a spell 6th of 9 at Sunshine Coast Cl1 on October 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind No Name Frank carrying 57.5kg at $10. Expected to do much better.
5
PINK, BROWN CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, PINK CAP, BROWN CHECKS, WHITE POM POM
2 46757 CHANCE WITH WOLVES
J AITKENHEAD
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
T D Smith
At the latest run 7th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on November 10 over 1800m, 2.75 len behind Wanda's Outlaw carrying 55kg at $21. Before that got back early 5th of 10 at this track Bm55 on October 31 over 1900m, 3 len behind Ginasue with 60kg at $9. Hard to beat on his best form.
9
D R SMITH
DEEP SKY BLUE, WHITE DIAGONAL STRIPES, DEEP SKY BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE CAP
3 02394 PAUJI POWER
ERIC HAYES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs P M Smith & J M White
Comes off a 39 day let-up. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Queanbeyan Cl1-Sw on October 13 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Devgru carrying 59kg at $7. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 9 at Goulburn Cl1-Sw on October 8 over 2125m, 12 len behind Stand In Line carrying 59kg at $12. Can turn things around.
3
JUSTIN P STANLEY
Gold, Green five Stars
4 4099x INTROVERT
LAURA ANDERSON
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
L. Anderson
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Bundaberg Bm50 July 27 over 1380m, 21 len behind Canny Boy with 63kg at $8. First up last campaign sixth of 11 at Grafton Cl2 April 1 over 1430m, 4 len behind Wonderland Star with 57.5kg at $21. Might need a run or two.
5
DAMIEN BOUTET
Lilac, Grey Fleur De Lis, Lilac sleeves ,White Chevron, White Cap
5 3x08x TAVISTOCK GROVE
PAUL JENKINS
6YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Dr J A Barr, Thank you Mardi (Mgr: P P Jenkins), Mrs B Redman & D Redman
Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at this track 0 - 58 June 21 over 1500m, 3 len behind Mishani Kingdom carrying 58kg at $12. First up last campaign second last of 11 at Sunshine Coast Cl1 June 9 over 1400m, soft track; 11 len behind Acid Wash carrying 55.5kg at $101. Others make more appeal.
4
S CORMACK
Blue, White Diamond, White Sleeves, Blue Halved , Quartered Cap, blue peak
6 8x102 VORTEXIA
CHRIS ZINTILIS
4YO  B/BR  MARE 59.0KG
C Zintilis, Ms D C Griffiths, G Zintilis, S Doyle & R Haynes
At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Ipswich Cl1 on November 7 over 1710m, head behind Victory Command with 55kg at $13. The race before that didn't finish the race at this track Bm55 October 31 over 1500m. Expected to be very competitive.
11
BAILEY WHEELER
White, Turquoise Band
7 77242 ARIAT
PAUL WALLACE
5YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
A T Freeman, Miss T M Schmidt & Mrs S M Wallace
Going well. Last start sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at Toowoomba Cl1-Sw on November 9 over 1300m, 0.5 len behind Super Quick with 58kg at $6. The run before that 4th of 9 at Toowoomba Cl1 on October 26 over 1050m, 1.75 len behind Surreal Ascot carrying 56kg at $17. Has ability and is one of the chances.
6
LESLIE TILLEY
WHITE, GOLD STAR, SLEEVES AND CAP
8 00910 CASINO COAST
TARYN CHURCHILL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
P D & P M Gray
At the latest run second last of 12 at Toowoomba Cl1-Sw on November 9 over 1300m, 9 len behind Super Quick carrying 60kg at $151. Before that won by 0.6 len at Casino Mdn October 26 over 1400m on a soft track defeating It'sallsaidandone with 57kg at $2.50. This is easier but still doesn't appear likely to feature.
7
JASON TAYLOR
Yellow,Orange Quarters, Yellow Sleeves, Yellow Cap
9 x0727 LOVEZELADYS
T N MILLER
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
T N Miller, M E J Mills & S C Tilley
At the latest run 7th of 10 at this track Bm55 on October 31 over 1500m, 3 len behind Bovidae with 57.5kg at $11. The race before that 2nd of 13 at Sunshine Coast Bm58 on October 20 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Flic En Flac with 54.5kg at $67. Capable of sharp improvement.
10
MINONETTE KENNEDY
BLACK, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPE, RED CAP
10 54873 JUBILANT
DALE GROVES
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Ms K M Banks, D B Fleming, S G Mauger, Miss C Burgess & M J Haack
Dual acceptor. Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Dalby Bm55 on November 9 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind The Shaman with 57.5kg at $11. The start before that 7th of 9 at Toowoomba Cl3 on October 5 over 1625m, 6 len behind Nerano carrying 54kg at $11. This looks a stern test.
1
GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
TURQUOISE, WHITE SEAMS, WHITE AND TURQUOISE SEAMS SLEEVES AND CAP, WHITE POM POM
11 30758 HELLO IN THERE
TINA COTSIOPOULOS
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ms K Cotsiopoulos & N J Dunlop
Last start ran last of 8 at Ipswich F&M Bm58 on November 1 over 1350m, 4.5 len behind Dear Prudence with 57kg at $12. The run before that 5th of 8 at Doomben F&M Cl1 on October 16 over 1350m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Araminta carrying 55.5kg at $101. Rates highly on best form so she can turn things around.
8
ROYAL BLUE, RED SASH, WHITE ARMBANDS, RED CAP
12 656x2 UNIQUE ELLE
STEVE FIELD
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
S J Field
Second-up. First-up after two months 2nd in a small field at Murwillumbah Bm50 on November 5 over 1010m, slow going neck behind Bonavee carrying 56.5kg at $3. Previously second-up got back early 7th of 12 at Gatton 0 - 58 on May 10 over 1100m, slow going 3 len behind Mootessa carrying 56.5kg at $19. Prepared to risk in this line-up.
2
BILLY SHIMODAIRA
Yellow, Dark Blue Diagonal Stripes, Diamonds Cap
13 x6089 GLENGARRY
GORDON HAY
6YO  BR/BL  GELDING 54.0KG
G M Hay & Mrs P G Hay
Returns from a 33-day let-up. Most recently second last of 10 at Wondai 0 - 50 on October 19 over 1577m, 10 len behind The Wellian with 57kg at $13. Before that second last of 9 at this track Bm62 on October 10 over 1500m, in the wet; 11 len behind Flying Birds carrying 54kg at $26. Likely to find this out of reach.
10
Orange, Green Star, Hooped Sleeves, Green Cap