Balaklava   25 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

TQCSI Fillies & Mares Benchmark 58 Handicap 1200m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 24)   Rail: +5m 950m-450m, +3m Remainder.  

Limbering is the likely leader at a slick tempo. ALOHA BLUE (2) has made an encouraging return this prep. After an eye-catching third first-up, she proved too strong here second-up when arriving just in time. Big chance to go back-to-back. PULAMBI (12) missed by the barest of margins when returning. She stuck on strongly after racing up on the speed, and with natural improvement second-up, she looks poised to run another bold race. STRAWBERRY SWING (7) doesn't win out of turn but continues to perform respectably. With the right run, she’s in the mix along with LISELLE'S LUCK (6) who will be fitter for the resuming hitout. SUGGESTED PLAY: Aloha Blue to win again.
1 3x975 ELDERBERRY
JOHN DUNN & KRYSTAL BISHOP
4YO  BROWN  MARE 62.0KG
T R Black, Ms K E Haines, S Graham, J A Jessup, T Delahunt, Ms K Hammond, Miss J Taylor, Miss N M Kirk & JD & KB Racing (Mgr: J Dunn)
Last start 5th of 12 at Port Lincoln Cl2 on March 30 over 1210m, 4 len behind Our Divinyl with 58.5kg at $14. The start before that ran last of 7 at Morphettville Parks F&M Bm68 on March 22 over 1000m, 7 len behind Wadaana with 58.5kg at $21. Will need to do a bit more.
2
CAITLYN MUNRO
Grey, Red Band, Sleeves And Cap
2 42x31 ALOHA BLUE
DAVID HALLIDAY
4YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
T L Edwards
Third-up today. Resuming raced on the pace when 3rd of 12 at this track Cl1 on April 2 over 1050m, 1.5 len behind Sharendipity with 55kg at $10. Second-up favourite; won by a nose at this track 0-56 April 16 over 1050m defeating Hollandaise with 58kg at $2.70. Fitter and is right in this.
4
FELICITY ATKINSON
Light Blue, Purple Sleeves, Quartered Cap
3 53975 LIMBERING
RAHARNA MCDONALD
7YO  BROWN  MARE 60.0KG
A S McDonald
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Kerang Bm58 on April 19 over 1400m, 3 len behind Thinkhardandfast with 56kg at $8. The start before that ran last of 7 at Carrathool Carr Cup on April 12 over 1400m, 15 len behind Eamonn's Memory with 53.5kg at $5.50. Definite winning chance. One of the chances.
7
ALAN LAI
Pink, Black Polka Dots, Black Sleeves, Pink Cap
4 31745 FIRST MAID
GARRET LYNCH
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
Racing sales
Most recently 5th of 11 at this track Bm58 on April 16 over 1200m, 4 len behind Sharendipity carrying 58kg at $19. The race before that 4th of 12 at Port Lincoln Cl2 on March 30 over 1210m, 3 len behind Our Divinyl carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. This might be too rich.
14
LACHLAN NEINDORF
Teal, Turquoise Angled Quarters And Sleeves, Teal Cap
5 70861 INTACTO
GORDON RICHARDS & DAMIEN MOYLE
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
Ms J Heaney, R M Warnock, Mrs J L Watson, Mrs N K Ranger, Island Gold Diggers (Mgr: K Heaney), P Lawson, Mrs L A Warnock, D R Ward, Right Field (Mgr: P A O'Shea), Malaka (Mgr: P Georgiadis), C A Reynolds, R S Holton, Ms C H Holton, G J Blight & Mrs S A Blight
At the latest run was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a nose at Clare Bm54 April 19 over 1100m defeating Inner Sanctum with 57.5kg at $8.50. Before that 6th of 12 at this track Cl1 on April 2 over 1050m, 4 len behind Sharendipity carrying 53kg at $14. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.
8
MS C JONES
Blue, White Seams, Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
6 14x7 LISELLE'S LUCK
JOHN HICKMOTT & CARRINA RIGGS
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
H D Woodhouse, Ms L J Woodhouse, G Nieddu, D B Woodhouse & Mrs L K Woodhouse
Second run back. First-up after four months 7th of 16 at Murray Bridge 0-62 on April 9 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind The Doll carrying 53kg at $10. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Morphettville F&M 0-62 on December 13 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Miss Remski with 56kg at $8. Strips fitter and expected to feature.
9
MATT CHADWICK
Yellow, Brown Star, Quartered Cap
7 23255 STRAWBERRY SWING
DYLAN CABOCHE
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
S Goldsmith, Mrs E A Goldsmith, Mrs L M Warner, A C Warner, Mrs J M Skinner, C D Skinner, Mrs T J Dahlitz, I E Dahlitz & Miss R E Warner
At the latest run 5th of 11 at Port Lincoln Bm60 on March 30 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Chef De Mission carrying 54kg at $5.50. The run before that 5th of 12 at Port Lincoln Bm68 on March 16 over 1350m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Scarface with 53kg at $17. Rates highly and is one of the major players.
10
CONNOR MURTAGH
Navy Blue, White Stars, Navy Blue And White Star Cap
8 43356 ARTISSI
NICOLE IRWIN
4YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs N J Irwin, D J Irwin, D L Cunningham, Mrs R M Cunningham, L Irwin & J Billing
Most recently 6th of 14 at Murray Bridge Bm56 on April 9 over 900m, 3 len behind Mine All Mine with 56.5kg at $11. The start before that 5th of 12 at this track Cl1 on April 2 over 1050m, 3 len behind Sharendipity with 57.5kg at $16. Rates highly and can measure up.
1
TAYLOR JOHNSTONE
Blue, Orange V, White Sleeves With Orange Chevron And Cap
9 38108 PRICILLA'S CHOICE
ROSLYN DAY
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Ms R G Day
Last start failed to make an impression; 8th of 13 at Strathalbyn Bm58 on April 11 over 1350m, slow going 8 len behind It'sbruce carrying 57.5kg at $3.20. The run before that second last of 13 at Morphettville Parks 0-64 on April 5 over 1550m, 12 len behind Serinite Illusion carrying 55.5kg at $12. Finds a nice race and deserves another chance.
11
TODD PANNELL
Red With Black Club, White Sleeves, Red And White Quartered Cap
10 38632 SAMANTH
TREVOR MONTGOMERIE
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
T Montgomerie, T Martin, B J Birrell, S Alexander & A Pittaway
Racing well. Comes off a 40 day let-up. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Port Lincoln 0-54 on March 16 over 1350m, on a slow track; neck behind The Last Dance with 58kg at $4. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Port Lincoln Cl1 on February 26 over 1210m, neck behind Yeah Yeah Nah with 56.5kg at $4.60. Big chance to find winning form.
11
ROCHELLE MILNES
Black, Orange Star, White, Black And Orange Hooped Sleeves, Orange Cap
11 70940 IMPENDING DIAMOND
JASON CANNON
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms C Pretlove, J T Cannon, Ms M Pretlove, Miss O Pretlove, Miss J N Cannon, Mrs C M Davis, B S Pane, J Ward, Miss G Gemits, R Carbone & P Marron
Returns from a 51-day let-up. Most recently 10th of 12 at Oakbank Bm56 on March 5 over 1100m, slow going 7 len behind Vallencourt carrying 57kg at $61. Before that 4th of 7 at Naracoorte F&M 0-58 on February 16 over 1100m, 5 len behind Lapilli with 58kg at $7.50. Prepared to risk her on current form.
3
TEAGAN VOORHAM
Black, Pink J And White C Logo, Black Cap, Pink Pom Pom
12 035x2 PULAMBI
WAYNE FRANCIS & GLEN KENT
5YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Finniss Equine Retreat (Mgr: Mrs J A Francis) & G A Kent
Second-up. First-up after four months held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Strathalbyn Cl1 on April 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; nose behind Opportune Chance with 52kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at this track Cl1 on September 11 over 1300m, 4 len behind Sir Panama with 56.5kg at $3.80. Winning chance with that run under the belt.
3
ISAAC SIT
Black, Aqua Blue Maltese Cross, White Sleeves And Aqua Blue Cap
13 57636 REDWINELOVER
NICOLE IRWIN
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs N J Irwin, Mrs D P Stephenson, 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 & G Trembath
At the latest run 6th of 11 at Oakbank 0-56 on April 21 over 1100m, slow going 2 len behind Ambello carrying 56kg at $9.50. The run before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Naracoorte 0-54 on April 6 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Testa Dexta with 57kg at $7.50. Rates highly and is in the mix.
6
BROOKE KING
Silver, Purple Five Point Star, Sleeves And Cap
14 376x8 EDGY ERA
MARK MOOSHA
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
M R Moosha
Second-up. First-up after eight months second last of 9 at this track 0-56 on April 16 over 1050m, 14 len behind Aloha Blue with 52.5kg at $101. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Roxby Downs Bm54 on August 3 over 1000m, 8 len behind Lancelotto carrying 56kg at $17. Prepared to take her on again today in this company.
5
MARGARET COLLETT
Aqua, Royal Blue Sleeves
15 24468 LADY TUCAN
DANNY PENNA
6YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
D I Penna, Ms C E Burton, J S Penna, K J Penna, Miss H A Penna, Miss E G Burton & Mrs G B Fidge
At the latest run 8th of 10 at Clare 0-58 on April 19 over 1200m, 8 len behind Sumambistarr with 52kg at $51. The race before that ran last in a small field at Streaky Bay 0-54 on March 22 over 1800m, 17 len behind Havaduel carrying 53.5kg at $9. Looking to others.
12
JADE DOYLE
Midnight Blue, White Stars And Red Sleeves