Hobart   21 Apr 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

Kevin Sharkie Benchmark 76 Handicap 1200m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 19)   Rail: Out 1m Entire. (Pent: 4.52).  

Cracking early tempo with Tsunami Sam leading the way. A small field but it's competitive. JAGUAR STONE (3) had been racing in stronger and delivered the win coming back to this level. Draws handy and still looks well placed. INTISAR (6) was plain the latest but the form prior stacks up. She tumbles in weight this grade with a 3kg claim atop. The rails gate isn't ideal but the field size assists. TSUNAMI SAM (1) peaks and the 4kg claim assists the weight rise in easier grade. Comes to this fresh and is a chance. HELLOVA NIGHT (2) has been going around at Listed and Quality level at long odds. He's been freshened and can't be ruled on in this company. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sticking with Jaguar Stone.
1 1x215 TSUNAMI SAM
JOHN KEYS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
Ms J A Evans, Miss L M Kelly, Unravelling the Code (Mgr: U Fanizza), M Khodr & J Cole
Resumes off a 41 day let-up. At the latest run ran last in a small field at Ballarat Bm84 on March 11 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Twin Perfection with 56.5kg at $11. The start before that won by 3 len at this track Bm76 February 11 over 1100m defeating Intisar with 59kg at $1.90. Capable of more than he showed last time.
4
RYOTA MORIMOTO
MAROON, LIME FIVE SHAMROCKS, HOOPS SLEEVES, LIME CAP
2 55086 HELLOVA NIGHT
T W EVANS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Lynrowan Stud (Mgr: R A W Lynch)
Useful gelding. Comes here off a 53-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 9 at Launceston Qlty Hcp on February 28 over 1200m, 4 len behind Geegees Gemstone carrying 55kg at $61. Before that 8th of 11 at this track in the LR Wfa on February 11 over 1400m, 5 len behind Just A Tribute carrying 59kg at $101. Finds suitable grade.
6
MEHMET ULUCINAR
Navy Blue, Yellow Crossed Sashes, Green Sleeves, Yellow Cap
3 25641 JAGUAR STONE
ADAM TRINDER
4YO  B/BR  MARE 59.0KG
A Trinder, R M Webb, T J Bingley, Miss L Mathers, Mrs P Gaunson, Miss K M Heenan, C P Tierney, A C Moore, R J Bennett, Ms H J Boucher, R G Schaeche, B D Bone, M H Gray, Mrs H J Bassett & D A Butters
Racing well. Most recently favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a neck at Launceston Bm76 March 29 over 1200m defeating Seydoux with 59kg at $2.40. Before that 4th of 9 at Launceston Open Hcp on March 22 over 1200m, 3 len behind Galenus with 52kg at $4. Won last start and is well-placed again.
3
ERICA BYRNE BURKE
YELLOW, RED MALTESE CROSS AND CAP
4 15482 MUSCLE UP
ADAM TRINDER
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
A Trinder, A Rossiter, N D Wells, R S Wing, D I Cameron, T A Archer, Miss M D Cunningham, R G Anderson, C A Sherriff, C P Tierney, M Bryan, A J Mansfield & G J Richards
Most recently 2nd of 8 at Launceston 4yo Swp on April 5 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Li'l Hail Mary with 58kg at $6. The start before that raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 9 at Launceston Open Hcp on March 22 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Galenus with 54kg at $15. Consider.
4
C NEWITT
Red, Yellow Maltese Cross And Cap
5 166x3 AZARA
BARRY CAMPBELL
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Ms D J Martin, Mrs M S Foster, Mrs M L Gunn, Mrs M J Johnson, D C Amos, Mrs T A Schwanke, Miss C P Pettit, P D Mascall, Mrs V F Vincent, D R Hutton & EST J L Brooks
Second-up. First-up after five months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Launceston Bm76 on March 29 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Jaguar Stone carrying 57kg at $26. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Devonport Synthetic Bm68 on June 21 over 1350m, 1.2 len behind Square Donut carrying 58kg at $12. Can improve.
2
T BAKER
PURPLE, WHITE FIVE STARS,PURPLE SLEEVES,WHITE STARS,WHITE CAP
6 25154 INTISAR
JOHN BLACKER
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
M Halabi, R Halabi, Miss J Halabi & Ms T Halabi
Useful mare. Last start 4th in a small field at this track Bm68 on April 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Etosha with 58kg at $3.30. Before that from last on the turn 5th of 7 at Launceston Bm76 on March 29 over 1200m, 2 len behind Jaguar Stone with 52kg at $6. Ready to win after solid performances.
1
JACKSON RADLEY
Navy Blue, Cream Checks, Quartered Cap
7 57x49 HAMOGANY
JOHN BLACKER
8YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
J K Blacker, C G Bullock, T J Macleod, J A Reid & Ms P M Cawthen
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Freshened for 56 days. First-up 4th of 11 at this track Bm68 on February 9 over 1390m, 3 len behind Kaliuwaa Falls with 52kg at $101. Second run from a spell eased back early on 9th of 13 at Launceston Bm68 on February 25 over 1400m, 4 len behind Kaliuwaa Falls with 54.5kg at $101. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
5
LIZZIE ANNELLS
Royal Blue, Orange Checks, Striped Sleeves