Hawkesbury   18 Apr 2024
 
GOING: S(5)

RICHMOND CLUB BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 2000m

Track: SOFT 5   Rain (Max: 24)   Rail: Out 4m 1100m-450m. True Remainder. (Pent: 5.6).  

Aimpoint to take the lead and control the tempo. KINGDOM OF LOGRES (4) nice staying gelding with a future. Third-up for this after holding on well from the wide gate when fourth over 1850m at Newcastle on April 3. Finally drawn an inside gate and will relish this trip and further. BY NINE (3) thereabouts of late and go on strong second here two back over this trip when assessing his chances. Leading apprentice takes the ride on the quick back-up. OPEN SKY (5) Dundeel gelding at his top for this fifth-up. Anchored with the 60kg when a gritty on-pace third over 1600m at Nowra in easier company on March 31. Has the ability to run this trip out. FINAL RESET (2) slow maturing staying type desperate for this trip and further now. Strong through the line when third over 1850m at Newcastle on April 3. Value chance. SUGGESTED PLAY: Kingdom Of Logres to win.
1 50423 AIMPOINT
MACK GRIFFITH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
M D Griffith, P N Rees, Mrs A Griffith, J J Brown, B M Brooks, K J Brooks, Miss J Conroy, J J Borg, Mrs J M Borg, G J Hume & C Meyers
Most recently made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track Cond Bm68 on March 28 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Vincenzo carrying 56kg at $17. Before that 2nd of 8 at Coonamble Bm 66 Hcp on March 17 over 1600m, slow going 0.7 len behind Competition carrying 61kg at $7. The 3kg claim won't be enough to put him into contention.
8
BRAITH NOCK
RED WITH BLACK DIAMOND, BLACK STRIPED SLEEVES AND BLACK CAP
2 41x13 FINAL RESET
MATTHEW SMITH
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs M Bramich, B Bramich, Impressive Johnson (Mgr: B Paine), N Collins, Miss R Brito, Miss A Xanthis, Miss E Madigan, A Mcdonald, Mrs M McDonald, W King & R Perrin
Third-up today. Resuming ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Canberra Cl1-Sw March 20 over 1600m in soft going defeating Imalovaboy carrying 59kg at $5. Second run from a spell ran on from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Newcastle Bm64 on April 3 over 1850m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Dances With Hooves with 59.5kg at $26. Genuine hope on latest effort.
7
TYLER SCHILLER
BLACK, PALE GREY CHECKS, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES, PALE GREY STRIPES, BLACK CAP, PALE GREY CHECKS
3 81524 BY NINE
MATTHEW SMITH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
MCS Racing(Mgr:Mrs M A Smith),M W Bell,Mrs C Briggs,S J Pickworth,Go The Go (Mgr:A Mcdonald),R Koppman,Mrs L R Riley,J Watt,M Irwin,W J Fletcher,A M Fisher,HJJT Racing (Mgr:H W Goodman),Mrs J L Payne,J W Payne,Mrs R Kilpatrick,S J Walter,Persistence Racing (Mgr:D J Lewis),Mrs C Newling & R Duncombe
Useful gelding. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 15 at Newcastle Bm64 on April 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Sailor carrying 59.5kg at $17. Before that 2nd of 8 at this track Bm64 on March 19 over 2000m, head behind Parabellum carrying 59kg at $5.50. Could easily blow them away in the dying stages.
5
ZAC LLOYD
mauve,white four diamonds,white sleeves,mauve DIAMONDS
4 43x34 KINGDOM OF LOGRES
ANNABEL NEASHAM
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Z Douglas, C White, T Griffiths, S Brown, C Fox, Miss M Cox, Ms C Kuypers, P Jakubenko, B Costelloe, S Mcleod, J Khoo, J Smeaton, A King, Golden Ticket Racing (Mgr: Z Douglas), M Wright, D Higham, Mrs D Mills, D & L Alford (Mgr: D Alford), Z Crouch & Hon. G Williamson
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 3rd of 13 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on March 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Owari with 58kg at $8.50. Second run from a spell 4th of 13 at Newcastle Bm64 on April 3 over 1850m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Dances With Hooves with 58kg at $5.50. Genuine contender under these conditions.
4
HEAVELON VAN DER HOVEN
NAVY BLUE, PALE PINK EPAULETTES AND CAP
5 x3163 OPEN SKY
MITCHELL BEER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Patriot Bloodstock (M Lloyd), D Gorrel, Ms S Ihasz, D Burrell, I Lajoie, C Ingram, O W A F Racing (J O'Connell), D Kelley, A Molloy, Danya Racing (D Mohr), Bold Front Runners (C Bingham), Miss A Bailey, P Hogg, N Brown, A Rakowski, M Aird, R Mear, W Shafron, T P Shafron & Open Sky Racing (A Brady)
Useful type. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Nowra Bm58 on March 31 over 1600m, slow going long-neck behind Etched In Time carrying 60kg at $6. Before that second last of 7 at Nowra Cl2 on February 26 over 1600m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Flying Step with 59kg at $2.80. Worth plenty of thought.
6
ALYSHA COLLETT
WHITE, BLACK STAR OUTLINE, RED CAP
6 36x00 UNOWHO
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
C J Waller, Magic Bloodstock Racing (Mgr: P G Tighe), Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), Bangaloe Stud (Mgr: Miss J C Ritchie), K H Warriner, J T C Lake, Topgun Racing (Mgr: S J Bubear), C H Madden, Mrs J G Madden & S Cross
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 10 at Newcastle Cl1 on March 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Edited By with 60kg at $17. Second-up 11th of 15 at Newcastle Bm64 on April 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Sailor carrying 59.5kg at $61. Genuine chance this time around.
2
TOMMY BERRY
Dark Blue, White M, Epaulettes And Pom Pom
7 4x851 OUTLANDER
P & M CAVE
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms M Cave, R B Thomas, Ms S Meers & A J Thomas
Last start won by 1.0 len at Newcastle Mdn-Sw April 3 over 1850m in soft going defeating Impunity with 59kg at $26. The start before that 5th of 10 at Kembla Grange Mdn on March 15 over 1500m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Vermillion Dragon with 57.5kg at $7. Maiden winner last start and worth including.
10
A CALDER
White, Blue Braces ,red Cap
8 7x076 GOT AN INSPIRATION
MARK MINERVINI
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Minervini Racing (Mgr: Mrs M Minervini), Mrs M Dean, Kick On Racing (Mgr: E Green), P Till, A Watts, Ms J Howell, McWoodleod Racing (Mgr: Mrs J Mcleod), R Webb, R Rowlands, G Boyes, Wungali Racing (Mgr: R Dailey), R Gurr, S Jocumsen, Fun Forwhite (Mgr: Mrs S White), Dailey Racing & D McManus
At the latest run 6th of 13 at Newcastle Bm64 on April 3 over 1850m, slow going 1.75 len behind Dances With Hooves with 56.5kg at $9. Before that 7th of 11 at Taree Hannam Cup on March 26 over 1600m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Oakfield Redgum with 55kg at $26. Unlikely to finish in the winner's circle.
9
GRANT BUCKLEY
 Gold, Black Vee And Cap
9 62254 DRAGON DREAM
ALLAN KEHOE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Miss M J Basson
Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at this track Cond Bm68 on March 28 over 1800m, 3 len behind Vincenzo with 55kg at $26. The run before that 5th of 12 at Wyong Cond Bm68 on March 14 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Gardenzio with 55kg at $9. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.
3
J FORD
White, Purple Stripes, Striped Cap
10 34255 EVER WAS
JOHN STEINMETZ
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
J A Steinmetz & Mrs A V Steinmetz
Last start 5th of 13 at Newcastle Bm64 on April 3 over 1850m, slow going 1.1 len behind Dances With Hooves with 55kg at $41. The start before that 5th of 12 at Scone Cl1-Sw on March 22 over 1700m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Silent Russian with 59kg at $7.50. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
1
R JONES
Dark Blue, Red Sleeves, White Cap, Dark Blue Spots