Benalla   02 Sep 2025
 
GOING: S

CA Sinclair Pork Wholesalers BM56 Handicap 2100m

Track: SOFT5   Clouds (Max: 14)   Rail: Out 3m 800m - 400m, True Remainder. (Pent: 5.75)  

Plenty of pace evident with Makamae and Top Arctic leading the way from Durban Harbour and Larsen Bay. MAKAMAE (9) brought strong form to resumption and just missed at Cranbourne over a mile. She was expected to win stepping up to this trip at Wodonga after and was plain on a heavy track (vet cleared). Gets in well with the 3kg claim and has been kept on the fresh side. In good hands and she's worth another chance. THUNDERING FALCON (7) just missed at Geelong and is still shy of his best. Has to come back 300m but maps well and is a player. TOP ARCTIC (5) just missed at Wangaratta following the Maiden win and he'll get every chance positioning forward from an inside barrier. DURBAN HARBOUR (3) was close up in the same contest and has a 3kg claimer aboard today. That brings him into it. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Makamae.
1 01826 MORE TORQUE
CHARLOTTE LITTLEFIELD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Ms C J Littlefield J W Frazer, J D Harrigan, Mrs J Walsh, Mrs L M Murray, J W North, Commandee (Mgr: K J Ardley), Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes), J Bottomley, DW Racing (Mgr: A Douglas), J Malone, C J Finnegan, P A Cairnes, Marjag (Mgr: D Bambridge), A W Shore & B W McCoy
At the latest run took up a position near the tail 2nd of 10 at Bairnsdale Bm58 on August 12 over 2200m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Blacklist carrying 61kg at $7.50. The start before that 8th of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm58 on July 14 over 1600m, 8 len behind King's Coronation with 61kg at $6.50. Worth following up.
5
B RAWILLER
Black, White Horsehead, Banner And Stars, White And Black Halved Sleeves, Yellow Cap, Black Stars
2 x5663 FLASHLIGHT
PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Farmhouse Holdings Pty Ltd (Mgr: P Payne), Jastar Capital Syndicate (Mgr: R Rajeshpal), D D K Racing (Mgr: K De Souza), J L Travaglia, Miss G M Prebble, J Giardina, J H Batchelor, M J Sheahan, Mrs S G Mills, W A McTaggart, B W Mcavaney & M Leithhead
Returns from a 50-day let-up. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm64 on July 14 over 2200m, long-neck behind All So Clear carrying 57.5kg at $3.80. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at Wangaratta Bm58 on July 5 over 2000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Quamby with 61.5kg at $4.80. Has claims.
10
WILL GORDON
Orange, Pink Epaulettes
3 94144 DURBAN HARBOUR
J G SYMONS & S LAXON
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
T J Rohl, Dr C K Williams, R D Hamilton, B W Pendlebury, J W Rohl, P D Payne, J G Symons, B R Jeffrey, E A Jeffrey, A R Johnson, J A Savins, L T Phythian, Mrs Y Phythian, Mrs H A Wieland, J McKee, S L Lamont, M Rodios, L La Sala, G J Roberts & Done Me Quaddie (Mgr: B Sinstead)
At the latest run 4th of 12 at Wangaratta 0 - 58 on August 23 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind The Yachtsman with 60kg at $4.60. Before that 4th of 8 at Doomben Cl1 on July 16 over 1650m, 7 len behind Pharoah's Prophecy with 56.5kg at $18. Comes into it.
2
BEAU TRELOAR
Red, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Sleeves And Cap
4 85446 OVERLOADED
GERALD EGAN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
P C Vella
Most recently 6th of 12 at Wangaratta 0 - 58 on August 23 over 2000m, 2 len behind The Yachtsman with 58kg at $5.50. The run before that 4th of 12 at Wodonga Bm58 on August 5 over 2050m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Top Arctic carrying 61kg at $16. Hard to ignore the recent efforts so looking elsewhere.
6
BILLY EGAN
Blue, White Southern Cross And Cap
5 07212 TOP ARCTIC
STEVEN KING
7YO  GR/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
Grey Plastic Shoes Racing Syndicate (Mgr: L D Wong)
Form hard to fault. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Wangaratta 0 - 58 on August 23 over 2000m, long-neck behind The Yachtsman with 60kg at $6.50. The run before that won by a nose at Wodonga Bm58 August 5 over 2050m in heavy going defeating Quamby with 58kg at $12. Shapes as a key runner.
1
LACHLAN KING
Deep Navy, Cream Seams, Striped Sleeves And Cap
6 759x0 LARSEN BAY
PATRICK KEARNEY
6YO  B/BR  MARE 60.0KG
D J Trevethan, Mrs C M Trevethan & K J Boyd
Second run back. First-up after seven months ran last of 10 at Geelong Bm64 on August 22 over 1715m, 9 len behind Active Duty carrying 56.5kg at $31. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm70 on December 28 over 2040m, 7 len behind Howlin' Rain with 55kg at $16. That run was a bit plain so prefer her later on.
5
R MCLEOD
Yellow, Red Hoops, Navy Blue Sleeves, Navy Blue And Yellow Spots Cap
7 1x062 THUNDERING FALCON
DANNY O'BRIEN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
M Sinnott, Thunder Sisters(Mrs J Sinnott), J Chuck, Hammy & Moi Moi Racing(M Turner), D D H Racing(D Quinlan), W Verco, W Southwell, C Jones, Miss Rees, R Cameron, P Cameron, M Mahony, Mrs M Simmonds, Catterss(S Lucas), J Plozza, K Hannam, D Fitzgerald, S Delaney, D Delaney & R Frost
At the latest run 2nd of 14 at Geelong Bm58 on August 8 over 2400m, slow going 0.8 len behind Morthan Efficient carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. The race before that 6th of 11 at Sale Bm64 on July 31 over 2238m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Nothingelsematters with 55kg at $31. Went close last time. Expected to be very competitive.
4
ZAC SPAIN
Navy Blue, White Checked Sleeves And Cap
8 x9095 AKIHIRO
JESS GLEESON
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
R N I Hann, R Carmichael, R J Hocking, T Colston, Mrs R M Cunningham, M A Geldens, D L Cunningham, C Connell, Mrs C A Winfield, Ms A J Tarling, M P Connell, Ms M B Kayes & A B Cook
Most recently 5th of 12 at Warracknabeal 0 - 58 on August 16 over 2015m, slow going 4 len behind Freedom Escape carrying 59kg at $51. Before that second last of 10 at Murtoa 0 - 58 on July 26 over 2050m, on heavy track; 38 len behind Finnhugh carrying 60kg at $26. Looking to others.
7
DANIEL MOOR
Emerald Green, White And Orange Thirds, White Sleeves, Orange Seams, Quartered Cap, White Peak
9 10x30 MAKAMAE
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
4YO  GREY  MARE 59.0KG
M Price, G W Voller, Fickle Few, Mrs S R Cruise, A Quenault, Mrs C A Richards, Mrs P A McIntyre, A M Pietromonaco, S J Rutherford, M Cameron, T Hamilton, D G Archer, Hawkwood Syndicate, Reliable Man Syndicate, H C C Punters 8, N B I Racing, B J Lewington & W I Mayn
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Cranbourne Bm64 on July 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Bavicia with 56.5kg at $26. Last start 10th of 12 at Wodonga Bm58 on August 5 over 2050m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Top Arctic carrying 59.5kg at $3.20. Can improve sharply.
8
OLIVIA EAST
Navy And White Halves, Navy Cap
10 61199 AZEOLA
BEN BRISBOURNE
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs J C Davey
Most recently got back early 9th of 12 at Wangaratta 0 - 58 on August 23 over 2000m, 5 len behind The Yachtsman with 58kg at $41. The run before that eased back early on 9th of 12 at Wodonga Bm58 on August 5 over 2050m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Top Arctic with 58kg at $26. Fully tested on her recent run.
9
PATRICK MOLONEY
Silver, Black Brisbourne Racing Logo, Sleeves And Cap
11 3x987 MON ETOILE
EMMA-LEE & DAVID BROWNE
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Sparta Racing (Mgr: D S Browne) & Northern Club No. 14 (Mgr: N Francis)
Most recently 7th of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 on August 20 over 2100m, 2.25 len behind She Said carrying 54kg at $81. Before that second last of 9 at Cranbourne Bm64 on August 1 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Everything Counts carrying 55.5kg at $31. Can improve without surprising.
1
JETT STANLEY
Red, Purple Band, NC Logo, Purple And Gold Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
12 88150 VISION THING
RENEE POLA
5YO  GREY  MARE 57.0KG
M Stock & W Stuchbery
Most recently raced on the pace before fading ran last of 12 at Wangaratta 0 - 58 on August 23 over 2000m, 7 len behind The Yachtsman with 57.5kg at $71. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Hamilton 0 - 58 on August 2 over 2200m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Bergasun carrying 58kg at $101. Hard to have on current form.
11
JAKE DUFFY
Royal Blue, Orange Five Stars, Sleeves And Cap With Royal Blue Star
13 x6250 I COULD DO BETTER
MRS JULIE TAYLOR
9YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs J L Taylor, Ms K B Darveniza, A M Darveniza & R H Ratcliffe
Last start ran last of 11 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on August 13 over 1600m, slow going 10 len behind Chocolate Royal with 56kg at $201. The run before that 5th of 12 at Seymour Bm64 on July 20 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Savvie Blanc with 56kg at $51. Passing.
10
MS C JOKIC
Pale Blue, Gold Sash, Maroon Sleeves, Gold Cap
14 12068 TARSHIN
CHARLES CASSAR
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
E Sakareassen, Motree Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs M L Gunn), Mrs S T Cassar, CJ Cassar, W G Clifford, Mrs D El Moussalli, C El Moussalli, M Wearne, S H Wearne, N J E Lovett, Mrs N R Lovett, W R Martin & Ms D Jones
Last start 6th of 12 at Warracknabeal 0 - 58 on August 16 over 2015m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Freedom Escape carrying 56.5kg at $18. The race before that 10th of 13 at Swan Hill Bm58 on July 29 over 1600m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Lika Swift carrying 57kg at $7.50. Others going much better leading into this.
1
NEIL FARLEY
Red, Royal Blue Cross, White Border, Sleeves And Cap
15 04350 PRINCE BEEJAY
MICHAEL JONES
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms A J Smith & J B Kelly
Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 8 at Swan Hill Bm64 on July 29 over 2400m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Take A Pick with 55kg at $14. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Kilmore 0 - 58 on July 13 over 2004m, in the wet; 0.9 len behind Azeola with 58kg at $12. Hard to see him winning this with form like that.
14
Navy Blue, White Star, Sleeves, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap, White Stars
16 26303 TOSEN GLORY
KELVIN BOURKE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J Mitchell, G C Beattie, Bang Bang (Mgr: P D Joyce), R J Johnston, B J Meldrum, R J Trezise, K T Bourke, R J Burdon, M Trezise, J Trezise, B J Hovey, G P Grist, D L Fitzgerald, A W Trezise, Mrs P M Moore, M J C Moore, G J Bagg & T P Spielvogel
Most recently 3rd of 8 at Moe Bm64 on August 24 over 2400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Bring Forth with 54kg at $91. Before that ran last of 11 at Coleraine 0 - 58 Hwgt on August 10 over 2250m, on a slow track; 24 len behind Shogun Express with 67.5kg at $14. Prefer others.
3
TOM PREBBLE
Green, Orange Stripes And Cap