Port Augusta   08 Jun 2025
 
GOING: F

Northeast Isuzu Ute Flying Doctor Cup Benchmark 62 Handicap 1200m

Track: GOOD   Rain (Max: 13)   Rail: True.  

Expecting a strong gallop with Chesteray and Mohite taking up the running over Dylan's Lad. DYLAN'S LAD (6) is in great form, backing up a win at this track with a strong second over the same journey here last time out. King retains the ride, having already partnered for two victories. The pair clearly click and can win again. MOHITE (5) is a consistent gelding, winning narrowly at Murray Bridge two starts ago before placing again at Balaklava. Drops slightly in weight and another bold showing is expected. LUNAR SOLAR (4) is backing up quickly after a good run at Hawker and should be in the finish again. MORE SUGAR (7) had the better of Lunar Solar last start and strips fitter with upside third-up, so has to be taken seriously. OUR DIVINYL (8) will find this easier and is among the winning hopes. SUGGESTED PLAY: Dylan's Lad gets the nod.
1 2323x EXCELMAN
KYLIE MCKERLIE
8YO  GREY  GELDING 66.0KG
A R Stroyan, Ms V J Dunstan, D W Billinger, G Buckley, G Morgan, D J Willis, Miss K J Mckerlie, Ms R Buteyn & L Kotz
First-up. Finished off last campaign third of 13 at Port Lincoln Kimb Cup March 16 over 1960m, soft track; 1.5 len behind I'm A Dexstar carrying 60kg at $3.40. Previously first up; second of 10 at Port Lincoln Bm78 December 18 over 1350m, a nose behind Hey Michael carrying 56.5kg at $21. Others offer more appeal.
2
ALAN LAI
Orange, White Star, Orange Cap, White Peak
2 1x1x6 CHESTERAY
MICHAEL WAYMAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
M K Wayman, P A Wayman & A C Dawes
Second-up today. Last outing second last of 7 at Brewarrina Cup-Bm74 on May 17 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Yototsu with 59kg at $2.20. At only start last preparation favourite; won by 1.5 len at Broken Hill Outback Sprint March 15 over 1100m defeating Rodney carrying 56kg at $2.20. Rates highly and expected to do much better with that run under his belt.
8
ALYSSA WEBB
Navy Blue, Pink Star, Sleeves And Cap
3 51543 MATHEMATICS
KYM HEALY
8YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
K D Healy & Mrs C L Healy
At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Tennant Creek 0 - 70 on May 17 over 1200m, 7 len behind Throw At Da Stumps carrying 59.5kg at $11. The race before that second last in a small field at Alice Springs Bm76 on May 3 over 1400m, 11 len behind Great Gust with 56kg at $10. Not doing enough of late to threaten.
7
SOPHIE POTTER
Light Blue, Red And White Star, White Striped Sleeves, Star Cap
4 85492 LUNAR SOLAR
GARRET LYNCH
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Racing Sales (Mgr: E C Watt)
Useful type. Most recently 2nd of 7 at Hawker Bm58 on May 31 over 1100m, head behind More Sugar carrying 59.5kg at $4. Before that 9th of 11 at Morphettville Parks F&M Bm64 on May 17 over 1250m, 6 len behind Tosen Water carrying 58.5kg at $101. Can easily finish right over the top of these.
5
CAITLIN TOOTELL
Teal, Turquoise Angled Quarters And Sleeves, Teal Cap
5 65513 MOHITE
GARRET LYNCH
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Racing sales
Racing well. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 13 at Balaklava Bm56 on May 21 over 1050m, 2.5 len behind Fast Bubbles carrying 59.5kg at $2.35. The race before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Murray Bridge Bm56 May 14 over 900m defeating In Love with 57.5kg at $6. Likely to feature.
4
SAIRYN FAWKE
Teal, Turquoise Angled Quarters And Sleeves, Teal Cap
6 51212 DYLAN'S LAD
GARRET LYNCH
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
Racing sales
Useful gelding. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at this track Bm56 on May 23 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Edgy Era with 58.5kg at $2.50. The run before that favourite; won by 2.75 len at this track 0-54 May 11 over 1200m defeating Not A Single Bid carrying 57.5kg at $4.80. Will be hard to beat.
1
BROOKE KING
Teal, Turquoise Angled Quarters And Sleeves, Teal Cap
7 10x71 MORE SUGAR
WAYLON HORNHARDT
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
G Buckley
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 13 at Balaklava Bm56 on May 21 over 1050m, 5.5 len behind Fast Bubbles carrying 57kg at $61. Second run from a spell won by a head at Hawker Bm58 May 31 over 1100m defeating Lunar Solar carrying 55.5kg at $4.60. Watch for her late in the piece.
6
POLLY BREWSTER
Black, Grey Diamond, Stripes Sleeves, Silver Cap, Black Pom Pom
8 12004 OUR DIVINYL
BRENTON JONES
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms S M Fuller, B J Jones, L D Fuller, Mrs C M Fuller & Mrs M Young
Most recently 4th of 12 at Mildura 0 - 58 on May 25 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Vilnius with 59kg at $9.50. The run before that second last of 15 at Morphettville Bm74 on May 3 over 1600m, 13 len behind Annihilate carrying 54kg at $61. Major player.
3
FELICITY ATKINSON
Red, Black Maltese Cross And Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap