Kangaroo Island   22 Feb 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

Sportsbet Benchmark 58 Handicap 1360m

Track: Good 4     Rail: True.  

Strong tempo with Redwinelover and Run And Tell leading the way over Bangerang Redback. BANGERANG REDBACK (1) built on a nice second two starts back at this track with success over 1215m at this track a couple of days ago, getting home by a neck. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in another suitable race. LASTAR (5) is close to breaking through, last start finishing just a neck away in second after being prominent from the outset. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. REDWINELOVER (10) was right in contention when they turned for home and kept finding to finish third last start, beaten one length as favourite. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. GILDED AGE (11) chased gamely to just miss the frame here two days ago. Worth including with Murray taking back over. EXALTED KATE (9) can bounce back strongly off a quick freshen. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going Bangerang Redback again.
1 13421 BANGERANG REDBACK
GARRET LYNCH
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 63.0KG
Racing Sales (Mgr: E C Watt)
Racing well. Most recently won by a neck at this track Bm58 February 20 over 1215m defeating Lastar with 61kg at $6. The run before that 2nd of 7 at this track Bm60 on January 18 over 1360m, neck behind Midnight Rush carrying 59kg at $3.60. Can win on his best form.
10
ALAN LAI
TEAL, TURQUOISE ANGLED QUARTERS , SLEEVES, TEAL CAP
2 47208 FINAL CHANCE
SCOTT WHITTLE
8YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms E Whittle
At the latest run 8th of 13 at Oakbank Bm56 on February 13 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Skinder carrying 59kg at $26. The start before that second last of 16 at Strathalbyn Bm56 (App Only) on December 27 over 1350m, 18 len behind Limbering carrying 60.5kg at $8. Needs to lift.
3
POLLY BREWSTER
Light Blue, Red Circles, Sleeves ,Cap
3 532x5 GRINZINGER BISHOP
KYM HEALY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
K Healy, Mrs C Healy, D Messenger, B Ramsey Family, J & K J Davis Family, H Crooks, G Dare, K Oakley, A Oakley, T Oakley, J Sharrad, S Parker, W Nickolls, W Wenske & Mrs L K Healy
Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 9 at this track Bm58 on February 20 over 1215m, 5 len behind Midnight Rush with 57kg at $20. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Port Lincoln Bm62 on February 18 2024 over 1350m, nose behind He's Abel with 60.5kg at $26. Rates highly and expected to do much better with that run under his belt.
4
ISAAC SIT
SKY BLUE,RED STAR,SKY BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE STRIPE,SKY BLUE CAP,RED STAR
4 087x8 A MAGIC GUST
LEAH CONLON
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
L M Conlon, Ms L M Conlon, Ms B Webster, T J McGovern, S Mason, A J Baily, Mrs S M A Hyatt, K Hyatt & B P Parker
Second-up. First-up after three months second last of 9 at this track Bm58 on February 20 over 1215m, 8 len behind Midnight Rush carrying 59.5kg at $16. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Benalla Bm64 on October 28 over 1406m, 6 len behind Ashau Valley with 59kg at $61. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two.
5
CAITLYN MUNRO
Red, Black Seams, Black Cap, Red Pom Pom
5 57022 LASTAR
NICOLE IRWIN
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
D J Irwin
Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 10 at this track Bm58 on February 20 over 1215m, neck behind Bangerang Redback carrying 59.5kg at $3.10. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Clare Cg&E 0-58 on February 14 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Knight Dancer with 59kg at $10. Shapes as a key runner.
6
ALICE LINDSAY
silver, purple star, sleeves, cap
6 95539 KAYSERI
PAULA TRENWITH
8YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs K A Barnes, Miss P G Trenwith, T J Bates & J T Howard
Last start eased back early on 9th of 14 at Oakbank Bm56 on February 13 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Navy Gold carrying 60kg at $26. The start before that 3rd of 7 at this track Bm60 on January 18 over 1360m, 1.75 len behind Midnight Rush with 59kg at $3.80. Capable of a lot more.
1
MS S METCALFE
WHITE ,ROYAL BLUE HALVES, GOLD BAND, ROYAL BLUE CAP
7 60052 RUN AND TELL
GARRET LYNCH
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
M J Penny, Miss E N Harrison & H F Simmons
Useful gelding. Last start 2nd of 9 at this track Bm58 on February 20 over 1215m, 1.4 len behind Midnight Rush with 58.5kg at $9. The start before that 5th of 8 at this track Bm52 on January 18 over 1050m, 5.5 len behind Rodney with 61kg at $4. Rates highly and is worth including.
2
CONNOR MURTAGH
BLACK, Green Symbol, WHITE SLEEVES , GREEN CHECKS , BLACK CUFFS , GREEN CAP , GREEN CHECKS , BLACK PEAK , GREEN COLLAR
8 9x756 IN THE DARKNESS
JESSICA TZAFERIS
6YO  GREY  MARE 57.0KG
J Tzaferis, S Tzaferis, D J Murphy, S Morwood, A Tzaferis, Mrs J Di Pinto, N Brook & B D Slater, Too Big For Flippers (Mgr: K Kaldawi), Groovin Syndications (Mgr: Z Tzaferis)
Most recently 6th of 9 at this track Bm58 on February 20 over 1215m, 5.5 len behind Midnight Rush with 57kg at $6.50. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Strathalbyn Bm58 on January 26 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Damaged carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. Among the chances.
9
MS K WALTERS
Green, light Pink Checked Sash, White Sleeves, Green Cap
9 17326 EXALTED KATE
JYI LUKEY
6YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
J B Lukey
Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start 6th of 11 at Murray Bridge 0-56 on January 24 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Elliotto carrying 58kg at $5.50. The run before that 2nd of 9 at Oakbank F&M 0-56 on January 8 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Heidi Heidi Ho carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. Draws well and is a strong winning chance.
3
J POTTER
Purple, Turquoise Lightning Bolt, Armbands ,Seams Cap, Black Pom Pom
10 18343 REDWINELOVER
NICOLE IRWIN
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs N J Irwin, Mrs D P Stephenson, Mrs V M Brown, Mrs S J Kay, M D Kay, D L Cunningham, Mrs R M Cunningham, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, D G Reynolds, Miss J L Taylor, Miss L E Graham, C E Hopkins, D A Fogg & J W Wood
Going well. At the latest run 3rd of 10 at this track Bm58 on February 20 over 1215m, 1.0 len behind Bangerang Redback with 56.5kg at $3.10. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 13 at Oakbank Bm56 on February 13 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Skinder with 57.5kg at $21. Key runner.
8
MS KYRA YUILL
SILVER, PURPLE STAR, SLEEVES AND CAP
11 16575 GILDED AGE
PETER & BELINDA BLANCH
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs B Blanch, R Tanner, D Newbery, D Miles, Mrs H Northridge, A Northridge, Ms S Parslow, J Tansell, C Tansell, P Hill, A Lawson, B Finch, B Boardman, R Chandler, C Scott, B Traeger, P Bickley, C Sherratt & C Holliday
At the latest run 5th of 10 at this track Bm58 on February 20 over 1215m, 1.2 len behind Bangerang Redback with 56kg at $5. The start before that eased back early on 7th of 14 at Murray Bridge Cg&E Bm58 on February 5 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind The Golden Fist with 55.5kg at $12. Has ability and is among the leading hopes.
7
CALLAN MURRAY
BLUE, BLACK HALVES, WHITE BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, BLUE HALVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, BLUE CAP
12 00x77 CHUCKAMICKY
SCOTT WHITTLE
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Ms E Whittle
Third-up today. First-up got back early 7th of 12 at Murray Bridge Bm56 on February 5 over 900m, 5 len behind Mintulee with 53kg at $151. Last start 7th of 11 at Oakbank Cl1 on February 13 over 1100m, 6 len behind Riche D'amour carrying 53kg at $41. Has ability but prefer to see a bit more at this stage.
10
Light Blue, Red Circles, Sleeves And Cap
13 60x74 CALL IT A HUNCH
DAVID HALL
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
D J & Mrs N Hall
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 7th of 9 at this track Bm56 on January 18 over 1215m, 8 len behind Millivoy carrying 54kg at $15. Second run from a spell 4th of 9 at this track Bm52 on February 20 over 1360m, 4.5 len behind Latin Lyric with 55kg at $26. Others preferred.
6
ALAN LAI
 Orange, Green Maltese Cross, Quartered Cap
14 08076 CHIARO
GRANT KLUSKE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
W B Kluske, W Forrester, K Forrester & D Maddern
Most recently 6th of 9 at this track Bm52 on February 20 over 1360m, 7 len behind Latin Lyric with 54kg at $6. The run before that 7th of 14 at Oakbank Bm56 on February 13 over 1400m, 5 len behind Navy Gold carrying 54kg at $61. Capable of much better performance.
8
LILAC, RED SLEEVES ,CAP