Hawkesbury   03 May 2025
 
GOING: H(8)

BLAKES MARINE BENCHMARK 78 HANDICAP 1800m

Track: Heavy 8   Clouds (Max: 21)   Rail: True. (Pent: 6.34)  

Solid tempo with Jamberoo leading from Black Run and Who Ordered Dafish. BLACK RUN (5) lightly raced imported gelding with a stack of upside. Sound Australian debut when running on late from a lengthy break to finish fourth over 1600m at Warwick Farm. Drops further in weight and has the pace to get across from the draw. Undefeated in two second-up runs. JAMBEROO (2) resumed with a gritty on pace second carrying the 58kg over 1600m at Warwick Farm. Wadick sticks with the 2kg claim and proven at this trip and in these conditions. FAY'S ANGELS (7) has a good record at this trip and strips fitter with just 53kg to carry. Can surprise at the big odds. The chances don't end there. BEHTAR (1) ran a much improved race second up and has a hope if following that trajectory into this. SUGGESTED PLAY: Black Run to go close in a tight contest.
1 80x04 BEHTAR
PETER SNOWDEN
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
Snowden Racing Pty Ltd, C E Holt, D A Dickie, KLJ Brown Racing, D J Curry, N E Mandie, Miss G R Griffin, P A Rapone, R J Spurway, Level Ten, William Johnson Bloodstock & J Rosenberg
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 12 at Rosehill Bm88 on March 15 over 1400m, 12 len behind Les Vampires with 56.5kg at $151. Last start 4th of 10 at this track Bm78 on April 9 over 1800m, 1.3 len behind Flying Bandit carrying 59kg at $151. Rates well and edging towards a win.
3
BENJAMIN OSMOND
Royal Blue, Red Vee
2 736x2 JAMBEROO
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
M Coleman, Mrs P Coleman, A P Mesic & Mayo Marine Services
Second run back. First-up after five months 2nd of 13 at Warwick Farm Bm78 on April 16 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Poppin' Champagne carrying 58kg at $11. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at Kembla Grange Cond Bm68 April 20 2024 over 1300m on a rain affected track defeating Khumbila carrying 61kg at $13. Nice return and should be in the finish again.
7
ZAC WADICK
Green, Yellow Horseshoe, Sleeves And Cap
3 86311 PHILIPSBURG
JAMES PONSONBY
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs K L Ponsonby, J W Gibb, R B M Gibb, J Stanley, A H Martin, Dr J R Whitfeld & Mrs J A Ponsonby
Most recently settled well back; won by 1.75 len at Eagle Farm Bm90 April 19 over 2212m on a soft track defeating Tapildoodledo with 52kg at $4.20. The run before that won by a nose at Doomben Bm80 April 12 over 2200m in soft going defeating So You Are carrying 52kg at $13. Others preferred.
4
WINONA COSTIN
Red, Yellow Diamond Sash
4 348x7 QUANTUM CAT
CHRIS WALLER
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Marcstown (Mgr: M Chan)
Second-up. First-up after five months 7th of 13 at Warwick Farm Bm78 on April 16 over 1600m, 4 len behind Poppin' Champagne carrying 56.5kg at $15. Previously second-up 4th of 14 at Caulfield Bm78 on September 21 over 2000m, 1.4 len behind Whisky On The Hill with 59kg at $3. Prefer to see him back in form.
6
N RAWILLER
Mauve, Gold Chevron, White Sleeves, Purple Stars, White Cap, Purple Star
5 932x4 BLACK RUN
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  BR/BL  GELDING 58.0KG
G P Carmody, World Series Group, J A Baldacchino, P A Moss, Ms M Ballard, G Maris, Madden Bloodstock, M J Saadie, C B Elkington, D P Sinn, S J Moss, Mrs P Moss, T C Eddy, Hirecha Racing, M H Li, A J Willoughby, G J P Van Ameyden, P J Prendergast, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd & ANR Black Run
Second-up. First-up after eight months ran on from midfield; 4th of 13 at Warwick Farm Bm78 on April 16 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Poppin' Champagne carrying 57kg at $9.50. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at Newmarket (Rowley) May 5 over 2011m defeating Sun God carrying 61kg at $5.50. Fitter now and should race closer to the speed.
9
BRAITH NOCK
Green, Yellow Seams And Sleeves, Green Armbands, Hooped Cap
6 717x6 AWESOME WONDER
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
J E Abrahams Pty Ltd (Mgr: J E Abrahams)
Second run back. First-up after eight months 6th of 13 at Warwick Farm Bm78 on April 16 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Poppin' Champagne carrying 58kg at $31. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Gosford Bm78 on April 10 2024 over 2100m, slow going 1.0 len behind Our Maryanne with 55.5kg at $5.50. Nicely placed and represents good each way value.
4
ANNA ROPER
Yellow, Black And White Checked Band And Armbands, Yellow Cap
7 41x70 FAY'S ANGELS
KAREN OWEN
5YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
Ms C A Hill, E J Meadows, Ms G M Browne & Mrs C F Johnson
Third-up today. Resuming eased back early on 7th of 9 at Warwick Farm Bm78 on April 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Scalextrics carrying 55kg at $17. Last start second last of 13 at Warwick Farm Bm78 on April 16 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Poppin' Champagne carrying 55kg at $61. Don't underestimate with the claim.
5
MADELINE OWEN
White, Orange Star, Royal Blue Sleeves, Royal Blue And White Quartered Cap
8 43733 PERFECT PLAY
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
First Light Racing P/L (Mgr: T Wilson), Mrs T Ingram, P Ward, P Rapone, Ms J Borg, G Burnett, M Graham, H Tam, Mrs K Isaacs, ANR Perfect Play (Mgr: Miss A Neasham), Hon. G Williamson, O Sheer, S Scheele, K Marr, C Carpenter, M Sultana, Kelso & Co, R Peel, Cooked at the Rook & FLR Perfect Play
At the latest run sat on the pace when 3rd of 10 at this track Bm78 on April 9 over 1800m, 0.9 len behind Flying Bandit with 57kg at $4.20. The race before that 7th of 11 at Rosehill Bm78 on March 15 over 1900m, 2.5 len behind King Of Thunder carrying 57kg at $4.20. Tough to beat on latest.
13
TYLER SCHILLER
Navy Blue, Gold And White Crescent, Gold Cap
9 995x6 TWIGMAN
PAUL SHAILER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Magic Bloodstock Racing (Mgr: P G Tighe), J P Tighe, Mrs N Lloyd & A Williams
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after three months 6th of 14 at Eagle Farm Bm80 on April 19 over 1600m, 2 len behind Demon Darb with 56kg at $16. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Gold Coast Bm80 on September 21 over 1800m, slow going nose behind Yet He Moves with 56kg at $8.50. Not keen on his chances.
12
K MCEVOY
Red And Green Checks, Red Sleeves And Cap
10 050x5 ARISTONOUS
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
The Clan, D I Hollyman, E Lam Shin Cheung, F J Cacciotti, A F I Racing, P L Ward, C French, Ms K L Bytel, Mrs S Kaplan, H Kaplan, K Morgan, P Bolt, BLG Racing, A Rakowski, G J P Van Ameyden, Hon. G J Williamson, ANR Aristonous, G W Fielding, N A Delimitros & Mrs D K Delimitros
Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 13 at Warwick Farm Bm78 on April 16 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Poppin' Champagne with 56.5kg at $18. Previously second-up got back early 6th of 10 at Rosehill Bm78 on August 31 over 2000m, 4 len behind Matusalem carrying 58kg at $7.50. Strips fitter and will be strong late.
2
CHAD SCHOFIELD
White, Red Cross, Red Sleeves, Red And White Quartered Cap
11 11038 BINKOU
GARRY FRAZER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
A Stanescu
Dual acceptor. Most recently 8th of 13 at Orange Orange Cup Bm90 on April 11 over 2100m, 5.5 len behind Campaldino with 54kg at $21. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at this track Bm64 on March 18 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Our Uptown Girl carrying 59.5kg at $21. Looking to others.
8
C LEVER
Yellow, Red Halves, Royal Blue Cap
12 07425 PIONEER LASS
MATTHEW SMITH
6YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
Mrs M Smith, S Reid, K Pendergast, A Grant, A Tacey, Mrs S Burston, Miss A Hadfield, Mrs C Mercer, T Urwin & Ms J Aldous
Last start 5th of 13 at Canberra Open Bm84 on April 18 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Good Prize with 59.5kg at $13. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Eagle Farm Cl4 on March 26 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Influential with 56.5kg at $5. Hard to see her winning this on recent efforts.
8
ZAC LLOYD
White, Green Checks, Royal Blue Sleeves And Checked Cap
13 19214 WHO ORDERED DAFISH
KEVIN KEMP
4YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
High Calibre Racing (Mgr: D Maguire), Mrs J H Kemp, Camel Racing (Mgr: H Sealey), Ronny G Racing (Mgr: M D Rutkowski), Mrs J Agnew, Mrs E Maguire, Z Maguire, Mrs B Rutkowski & M D Rutkowski
Most recently 4th of 9 at Toowoomba Bm68 on April 17 over 1625m, 4.5 len behind Archer's Game carrying 59.5kg at $3.10. The race before that favourite; won by 8 len at Toowoomba Bm65 March 28 over 1625m in heavy going defeating Fast Lady with 59kg at $4.20. Outclassed.
10
RACHEL KING
Lime Green, Black High Calibre Racing Logo, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
14 5x008 DUNEDIN
MITCHELL & DESIREE KEARNEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 52.0KG
Miss J Banks & Mrs D A Kearney
Last start ran last of 8 at Wyong Bm64 on April 17 over 2130m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Junebug with 59kg at $61. Before that ran last of 14 at this track 3&4yo Bm72 on April 9 over 1500m, 10 len behind Enter The Dragon with 56kg at $201. Likely to struggle again.
1
MS MOLLY BOURKE
Black, Pink Diamond, Black And Pink Diamond Checked Sleeves, Black Cap