Hawkesbury   28 Mar 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

LANDER TOYOTA MIDWAY BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1100m

Track: GOOD 4   Rain (Max: 23)   Rail: Out 2m 1100m-450m. True Remainder. (Pent: 5.12).  

Rockin' Millie and Play My Song to set a strong early tempo. BROADWAY BOUNCER (5) indicated a win was imminent when he motored late from well back to finish a close-up second over 1100m at this track on March 9. Claim helps again and at his top for this. Go close. UNWRITTEN (7) tough gelding who should relish the 3kg claim after sticking on well with the 59kg when fifth over 1200m at Newcastle on March 8. Fitter now but drawn out again. SOOBOOCO (6) underrated gelding who returns from a spell of three months. Finished behind some promising types last time in and since fitted with a recent trial placing on February 28. Has the ability to finish over the top of these. ROCKIN' MILLIE (9) returned from a seven-month spell as favourite when a dominant on pace winner over 1000m at Gosford on February 24. Has upside and ready to tackle this company. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 5,7,6,9.
1 039x0 VINDICATION
J M AUSTIN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Spartus Bloodstock (Mgr: G J Stambe)
Second-up. First-up after four months raced on the pace before fading second last of 13 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on March 2 over 1100m, 10 len behind Mad Darcey with 56.5kg at $7. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Randwick 3&4yo Bm72 on July 29 over 1100m, 0.7 len behind Mogo Magic with 57kg at $7. Worth consideration.
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RORY HUTCHINGS
WHITE, RED SLEEVES, WHITE FLEUR DE LYS, RED CAP
2 18392 MR ROCK IT
R & L PRICE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
S J Dickerson, R J Price, W G Watkins & Colac's Bakers Dozen (Mgr: J M Rippon)
Last start 2nd of 8 at Gosford Prov Bm68 on March 16 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Cecil Street Lad with 58.5kg at $12. The run before that second last of 10 at Kembla Grange Cond Bm68 on January 20 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Kadall carrying 59kg at $3.30. Solid run last time and is a strong winning hope again.
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OLIVIA CHAMBERS
Dark Blue, Apricot Diamonds, Red Sleeves And Cap
3 778x7 RUBY KISSES
JAKE HULL
5YO  BR/BL  MARE 60.0KG
Mrs K Stonnill, Miss J Botfield, Mrs D Botfield, Mrs A Hofman, Mrs W Jones, Mrs K McDonald, Miss S McDonald, Mrs A Pozar, Mrs J Wightley, Mrs D Walker, Equicom Ruby Ladies, Mrs J Denton, Miss K Bugden, Mrs M Wells, Mrs J Rogers, Mrs C Cox, Miss B Akle, Mrs M Griffiths & Mrs A Norton
Second run back. First-up after four months second last of 8 at Gosford Prov Bm68 on March 16 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Cecil Street Lad with 58.5kg at $26. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at Randwick Kensington F&M Bm78 on October 4 over 1400m, 9 len behind Avebury with 57.5kg at $21. Must improve significantly.
2
R JONES
ORANGE, BLACK EQUICOM SYNDICATIONS LOGO AND CAP
4 7600x ZAVABOOM
EDWARD O'ROURKE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), BBT Zavaroni (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), Mrs M L Stewart, B Williams, M J Stewart, P Dunne, J B Huntington, D P Lacey, Ms S Lawson, S Muggeridge, J Pretty, Ms J Smith, D Solomon, J Young, G J G Gordon, P F Ingram & A C Cliffe
Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at Flemington Bm70 September 24 over 1100m, 8 len behind Dancing Alone with 58kg at $61. First up last campaign ran last of 7 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 July 26 over 1000m, soft track; 4 len behind Twin Perfection with 57.5kg at $11. Not good enough for these.
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RACHEL KING
Red, Blueblood Logo, Red Sleeves,Blueblood Logo,RED cap,white star
5 7x482 BROADWAY BOUNCER
KRISTEN BUCHANAN
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss K L Buchanan, A Smith, A J Quinn, C Ringuet, L Ringuet, D G Rankin, G Colgan, Dr G W Moore, L W Morris, L Banaghan, Mrs L J Macklin, P J O'Connor, P F Morris, R P Chapman, Ms K Rouse, S McMillan, T T Dunn, W Hensley & A Bonarius, Bungan Street Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: N G Gereaux)
Useful type. Most recently 2nd of 10 at this track Mid Bm64 on March 9 over 1100m, head behind Well Timed with 56.5kg at $10. The start before that ran last of 8 at Newcastle Cg&E Bm64 on February 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Smart And Dapper carrying 59.5kg at $8. Can improve again. Top chance.
6
ANNA ROPER
BLACK ,WHITE DIAMONDS, HOT PINK SLEEVES AND CAP
6 0447x SOOBOOCO
MARK MINERVINI
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
M S & Mrs M J Minervini, Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Whitby), T A B Johnson, N R Johnson, T P Johns, P J Moore, B Scorey, T Twelvetree, D F Sullivan, M G Sheil, Ms A K Davis, M W O'Brien & A S J Rowe
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 14 at Randwick 3&4yo Bm64 December 26 over 1200m, soft track; 4 len behind Chilli Filly with 57.5kg at $21. First up last campaign second of 8 at this track Cg&E Bm64 October 19 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind Disneck carrying 59.5kg at $2.10. Looks a key runner.
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JASON COLLETT
EMERALD GREEN, RED AND WHITE CHECKED EPAULETTES, GREEN CAP, RED CHECKED STRIPE CAP
7 8x835 UNWRITTEN
GREGORY HICKMAN
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
G D Hickman, P A Burke, R W Wilson, B R Turton, M B Ford, P J Gray, C S Dufficy, Miss J J B Hickman, T R Bonello, T Hodges & W D Racing Unwritten (Mgr: B R Douglas)
At the latest run 5th of 13 at Newcastle Bm64 on March 8 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Impulsivity carrying 59kg at $8.50. The start before that 3rd of 8 at Newcastle Cg&E Bm64 on February 10 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Smart And Dapper carrying 59kg at $14. Among the winning hopes on best form.
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BRAITH NOCK
RED, YELLOW DIAGONAL STRIPES, DARK BLUE SLEEVES
8 1645x BIG BOY GEORGE
CLAIRE LEVER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs C Lever, G Rassos, Mrs H Rassos, Mrs R Gullo, Mrs S Mountaris, M Gullo, B Modderno, Ms S Richards, M Haider, P Hickman, B R Moon, V C Gifford, A Minutolo, A C Hughes, Mrs G M Hughes, M D Grumley, Mrs S Grumley, W J Nutman, Mrs B Nutman & R J Nutman
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at Randwick Kensington Grad Bm68 October 18 over 1400m, 7 len behind Flying Trapeze with 57.5kg at $41. First up last campaign fifth of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw August 17 over 1300m, soft track; 2.25 len behind August Bloom carrying 56.5kg at $19. Faces a tough essay.
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LEE MAGORRIAN
NAVY BLUE, OLD GOLD EPAULETTES, WHITE SLEEVES
9 222x1 ROCKIN' MILLIE
ADAM DUGGAN
4YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
P R Horsnell
Second run back. First-up after seven months favourite; won by 1.75 len at Gosford Prov 4yo+ Mdn-Sw February 24 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Black Tiara with 57kg at $2.60. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Gosford 3yo Mdn on July 22 over 1000m, 0.9 len behind Pudacious with 58.5kg at $2.60. Should progress from that first-up run.
4
K JENNINGS
PALE GREEN, DARK GREEN STAR, WHITE HOOPED SLEEVES, DARK GREEN AND WHITE QUARTERED CAP
10 7x53x TEARS FOR FEARS
L & C CURTIS
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Ms C E Curtis, Mystery Downs (Mgr: F W Cook), Mrs C M Cook, D P S Barker, A T Maher, Mrs T A Russell, A Stewart, A J Kent, Miss C J Fahey, C Rowe & P Hickman
First-up. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at Gosford Mid Cl1 December 21 over 1200m, soft track; 4 len behind The Extreme Cat with 57.5kg at $5. First up last campaign fifth of 7 at Canterbury F&M Bm72 November 24 over 1100m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Terra Mater with 54.5kg at $61. May need this run.
5
J FORD
Maroon, White Crossed Sashes, Yellow Armbands And Cap
11 3x125 OPAL FIELDS
JOHN P THOMPSON
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
J V O'Neill, J W Orange, T J Henderson, N D Rance, P A Gately, Mrs L Harris, G Harris, J Cowan, D N Crossman, Ms T McDonald, C J Crawley, J L Crawley, M J Curtain, M Oaten, J D Roach & T G Wasley
Useful filly. At the latest run 5th of 9 at Wyong Bm64 on March 14 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Jaex carrying 56.5kg at $6. The start before that 2nd of 10 at Goulburn Cl1 on February 15 over 900m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Ticklebelly carrying 59kg at $1.70. Not far away last time. Worth plenty of thought.
3
CHAD SCHOFIELD
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE STAR, RED CAP
12 321x5 RUSSIAN ZARINA
CLAIRE LEVER
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
T J Browning, Mrs B J Browning, Dr T L Browning, C E Holt, A M Haining, A B Lyons & Mrs C Lever
Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 12 at Orange Bm58 on March 11 over 1010m, 2.5 len behind Time Bandit carrying 58.5kg at $4. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Taree Mdn-Sw on November 19 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Oakfield Badger with 55.5kg at $4. Worth consideration.
3
GRANT BUCKLEY
EMERALD GREEN, WHITE SASH, YELLOW SLEEVES, WHITE CAP
13 21x24 LOHNRAKI
GARY PORTELLI
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs I Searle, S A Searle, Mrs H G Dalitz, D Tosevic, C T Boston, C McMahon, J M Bennis, R I Smith, A J Maude, Miss F Godfrey, M Ryan, Mrs S K Nazzari, N Nomotu, SSS Punting (Mgr: S R Wallace), GM Racing (Mgr: T Connors), Elite Thoroughbreds Racing (Mgr: A Allan) & Iron Bar Racing (Mgr: J Elliott)
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd of 7 at Wyong Bm64 on February 22 over 1100m, slow going 3.5 len behind Angara carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. Second run from a spell 4th of 10 at this track Mid Bm64 on March 9 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Well Timed carrying 58.5kg at $13. Likely to be attacking the line strongly.
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ZAC LLOYD
White, Elite Thoroughbreds Logo, SKY BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE STRIPE,SKY BLUE CAP,COLLAR
14 8x153 STARROS
TERRY CROFT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs R W Croft & S T Croft
Last start 3rd of 10 at this track Mid Bm64 on March 9 over 1100m, long-neck behind Well Timed carrying 58kg at $13. The race before that eased back early on 5th of 9 at Mudgee Bm 58 Hcp on February 25 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Starane carrying 59kg at $12. Worth thought after getting close last time.
3
PALE GREEN, RED DIAMONDS AND SLEEVES, PALE GREEN ARMBANDS, RED CAP
15 6x524 PLAY MY SONG
AMANDA TURNER
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
R W Lowick & Mrs L Lowick
Resumes off a 31 day let-up. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Nowra Bm66 on February 26 over 1100m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Proud Image with 56kg at $4. The start before that 2nd of 7 at Nowra Bm58 on February 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; neck behind Killer Kerr with 59kg at $7.50. One of the roughies.
1
A CALDER
RED, GOLD HORSESHOE, CAP
16 24666 SKYE BANNER
BRETT PARTELLE
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
I D Partelle, Pot Of Gold Racing (Mgr: J B Kelly), K J O'Brien, I Jones, S P Watkin, J A Honeychurch, E D Jones, M J Weller & M F Callanan
Most recently from last on the turn 6th of 9 at Wyong Bm64 on March 14 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Jaex with 56kg at $15. The run before that 6th of 10 at Newcastle Prov Bm68 on March 2 over 900m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Akaka Falls with 55kg at $15. Others look better placed.
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WHITE, GREEN CROSSED SASHES ,green CAP,White Pom Pom