Strathalbyn   28 Apr 2024
 
GOING: G

The Victor Harbor Motor Company Benchmark 56 Handicap 1100m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 22)   Rail: True.  

Agressive Bee and Hollandaise to apply plenty of early pressure over the sprint journey. LOTZA BUBBLES (1) won a trial before producing a big finish for second at Oakbank last time out just over 4 weeks ago. She slides right down in class for this and also gets a tougher gate but is still the one to beat. AGRESSIVE BEE (6) capped off some strong form to post an overdue maiden win here just over a month ago when leading all of the way. She has the right draw to try similar tactics and will be hard to peg back again. HEY MIKKI (8) still has a lot to learn but showed her true ability when winning a soft maiden at Bordertown a fortnight ago by nearly a length. She had more in the tank that day and could take the next step immediately. HOLLANDAISE (5) just battled fresh up and looked much better with the blinkers on and winning a recent trial. If he can bring that form to the races, he will be hard to beat. Watch the market moves. SUGGESTED PLAY: Hey Mikki each way.
1 61392 LOTZA BUBBLES
PHILLIP STOKES
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 62.0KG
J D Nixon, Mrs J Nixon, L Bonadio, Mrs V Bonadio, Ms E E Hartley, M Quinn, Mrs S Bennett, G Bennett, Miss M D Cole, J C Robinson, P F Breslin, Ms M E Steele, L J Fulford, M J Romero, R J Harris, S J Nixon & S Strange
Useful type. Resumes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 13 at Oakbank 4yo+ 0-66 on March 30 over 1050m, long-neck behind Chosen Blonde with 54.5kg at $8. Before that 9th of 11 at Morphettville Parks Bm64 on February 17 over 1000m, 5 len behind El Salto carrying 58kg at $7.50. Well placed to take this out.
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ROCHELLE MILNES
WHITE, GREEN FIVE STARS, STRIPED SLEEVES, WHITE cap,GREEN STAR
2 64217 BASE OF FIRE
G RICHARDS & D MOYLE
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms J Heaney
Going well. At the latest run won by a nose at Gawler Cg&E 0-56 April 10 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Brazano with 55.5kg at $3.80. The race before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 15 at Murray Bridge Bm56 (App Only) on March 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Zero Inn with 56.5kg at $13. Nice draw and worth thought.
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IVY LAM
BLUE, WHITE HOOPED SLEEVES, BLUE CAP
3 0064x ARTERO
PETER G JONES
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
PG Jones, MI Jones Mrs T symons & PG Symons
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth of 11 at Balaklava 0-56 December 6 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Plaisir with 58.5kg at $14. Previously first up; second last of 12 at Gawler Bm64 October 27 over 1100m, 11 len behind Rose Ring carrying 59kg at $101. This looks a stern test.
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FELICITY ATKINSON
BROWN, GOLD DIAMONDS, SLEEVES AND QUARTERED CAP
4 x5742 BRAZANO
DION & RAYGAN KOCH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs R Koch, M A Wood, Mrs S J Verco, R M Koch, Mrs J V Cullen, G Cullen, T D Fisher, Ms K A O'brien, K J Agnew, Mrs J N Schutz, R Schutz, Mrs L M Abbie, C R Abbie, C B L Verco & Mrs J L Charlesworth
Racing well. Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Gawler Cg&E 0-56 on April 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; nose behind Base Of Fire with 57kg at $3.50. Before that 4th of 8 at Clare 0-58 on March 30 over 1200m, 2 len behind Fourth Power carrying 56kg at $5. Doesn’t need to improve much to play a big role.
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CAITLYN MUNRO
Royal Blue And Black Diamonds, Royal Blue Sleeves, Black Cap
5 179x7 HOLLANDAISE
JON O'CONNOR
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms K Harrison, Balmoral Lodge, P Mussared, P Hill, D Gardiner, Mrs L Reeve, A Reeve, P Cock, Ms A Schumacher, O Goels, Pajama Racing, M Mensforth, Back That Racing (Mgr: Miss H Noll), Mrs L Mensforth, P Mensforth, Mrs S Harbridge, T Harbridge, Mrs R Herbert, P Herbert & Ms L Harbridge
Second-up. First-up after five months 7th of 11 at Murray Bridge Cl1 on April 3 over 900m, 4 len behind Egyptian Tycoon with 59kg at $9. Previously second-up won by 1.75 len at Morphettville Parks 3yo+ Mdn-Sw October 6 over 1000m defeating Ruscheyne with 56kg at $12. Don't underestimate.
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J HOLDER
Navy Blue, White Seams, Navy Blue Sleeves, White Seams, White Cap, Navy Blue Seams
6 25221 AGRESSIVE BEE
SHANE & CASSIE OXLADE
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
B W Crowell, Mrs L J Crowell & Mrs J M Oxlade
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Most recently won by 0.5 len at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw March 27 over 1200m defeating High On Sugar carrying 54kg at $4. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Murray Bridge 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 20 over 900m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Who's Afraid carrying 54kg at $8.50. Another win cannot be ruled out.
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NICOLA YUEN
Red,Gold Diamonds,Diamonds SLEEVES, Gold Cap
7 419x0 HAYZEE FANTAYZEE
J DUNN & K BISHOP
4YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
Cameron Dunn, Briony Temby, Kieran Adair, Ned McKay,Krystal Bishop
Second-up. First-up after three months 10th of 12 at Port Lincoln Bm56 on April 7 over 1000m, 8 len behind Harleen carrying 57.5kg at $16. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Morphettville Parks Cl1 on October 6 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Lake Agawam with 55kg at $19. Must improve significantly.
5
TALA HUTCHINSON
LIGHT BLUE, PURPLE SPOTS, WHITE STRIPE, PURPLE SEAMS, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES, PURPLE CHECK, PURPLE COLLAR, LIGHT BLUE CAP, PURPLE SPOTS
8 6x51 HEY MIKKI
W CLARKEN & N O'SHEA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Mystery Downs, Mrs C M Cook, Clarken Bloodstock, P D Finlay, T W Donaldson, M E Donaldson, Donnini, Ms A Kelton, J P Kelton, T Needham, C Pearson, Houtzen, A Tran, Mrs S M Worthley, R I Chapman, Mrs S L A Bandick, Property Pals, P J McLean & Mrs K T Fraser
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 12 at Oakbank 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 30 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Pure Bliss carrying 55kg at $5. Second-up favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 0.9 len at Bordertown 3yo+ Mdn-Sw April 14 over 1100m defeating We've Gotta Deel carrying 55kg at $1.70. Scored a maiden win last time and is worth thought again.
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JACOB OPPERMAN
MAROON, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, YELLOW ARMBANDS AND CAP
9 99x51 INTACTO
G RICHARDS & D MOYLE
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 58.0KG
Ms J Heaney, R M Warnock, Mrs J L Watson, S T O'Donavan, Mrs N K Ranger, Island Gold Diggers (Mgr: K Heaney), P Lawson, Mrs L A Warnock, D R Ward, Right Field (Mgr: P A O'Shea), Malaka (Mgr: P Georgiadis), C A Reynolds, R S Holton, Ms C H Holton, G J Blight & Mrs S A Blight
Third-up today. First-up 5th of 14 at Murray Bridge 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 3 over 900m, 2.5 len behind Volcanic Express carrying 52kg at $26. Second-up won by a neck at Balaklava 2yo+ Mdn-Sw April 17 over 1050m defeating Talkin' Italian carrying 52kg at $3.50. Broke through last time and is worth thought again.
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JADE DOYLE
BLUE, WHITE SEAMS, HOOPED SLEEVES, WHITE CAP
10 56110 HARLEEN
J DUNN & K BISHOP
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Brentknoll Thoroughbreds (Mgr: T A Lillie)
Last start second last of 11 at Morphettville Parks Bm64 on April 20 over 1000m, 8 len behind Sunzou carrying 54.5kg at $81. The run before that won by 0.8 len at Port Lincoln Bm56 April 7 over 1000m defeating Tydeus carrying 56.5kg at $9.50. Can do much better.
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ALANA LIVESEY
 White With Pink, Grey And Black Horse Heads Band And Armband
11 x3637 JUSTA JILLAROO
JYI LUKEY
10YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
J B Lukey
Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 8 at Morphettville Parks F&M 0-64 on April 6 over 1250m, 9 len behind Jazz Affair with 53.5kg at $26. The start before that 3rd of 8 at Clare 0-58 on March 30 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Fourth Power with 55.5kg at $10. Needs to improve.
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JAKE TOEROEK
PURPLE, TURQUOISE LIGHTNING BOLT, ARMBANDS AND SEAMS CAP, BLACK POM POM
12 41004 SELLIX
MERISSA MOYLE
7YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
A M Stra & Ms L J Gare
Most recently 4th of 9 at Gawler F&M 0-56 on April 10 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Redwinelover carrying 59kg at $21. The run before that 10th of 13 at Murray Bridge Bm56 on March 20 over 1000m, slow going 7 len behind Startide with 58kg at $19. Racing okay but look elsewhere.
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J MAUND
Red, White Rose, Collar And Seams, Red And White Seams Cap
13 529x6 KING MOYA
JON O'CONNOR
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J L Katelanis, P H Hunt, P J Hill & B Sutcliffe
Second run back. First-up after three months eased back early on 6th of 11 at Balaklava 0-56 on April 17 over 1050m, 4.5 len behind Hooked On Wealth with 59.5kg at $4.50. Previously second-up second last of 13 at Morphettville Bm66 on October 14 over 1100m, 6 len behind Wakanjeja with 57kg at $8. Must improve significantly.
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BEN PRICE
LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE CHECKED SASH, LIGHT BLUE CAP, NAVY CHECKS
14 x1000 DUTHY STREET
NIKKI GORDON
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms N Gordon, L Gordon & J D Frew
Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 12 at Bordertown 0-54 on April 14 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Justica's Bonus with 60kg at $21. The run before that raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at Oakbank 0-56 on April 1 over 1100m, 9 len behind Utah Joe carrying 60kg at $15. Might just find this lot a bit smart.
5
SAMUEL PAYNE
BLACK, LIME GREEN FIVE STARS, PURPLE WITH LIME GREEN SEAMS SLEEVES AND CAP