Gawler   08 May 2024
 
GOING: S

Sportsbet Jockey Watch Benchmark 56 Handicap 1522m

Track: SOFT 5   Clear (Max: 21)   Rail: Out 7m 800m-400m. Out 6m Remainder.  

Only a moderate early tempo anticipated with no recognised leaders engaged. MIDNIGHT RUSH (4) came with a barnstorming run to just miss last start at Strathalbyn. Drawn much kinder this time and should take plenty of stopping with Toeroek sticking. BELMONT AVENUE (1) chased gamely into the placings when resuming at the latest. The form has stuck up strongly in 21 days and he's already a winner at this venue. Bold showing anticipated. GARRIRE (5) struggled to make an impact last start when tackling tougher opposition. Should appreciate the drop in grade and he's in the mix. NOT A BRASS RAZOO (6) should improve second-up and is worth considering at each-way odds. SUGGESTED PLAY: Midnight Rush gets the nod.
1 686x2 BELMONT AVENUE
AARON BAIN & NED TAYLOR
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
A Bain, Keeping Schtum, Barrie Cook Racing , Keeping Schtum, Stucazzo, ROCS Syndicate, Archer Racing, M Sander, J Carbone, A Lee, D Kerr, N Rantanen-Reynolds, M Shuttleworth, J Carbone, L Speer, Throw At The Stumps Syndicate, B Batten, B Fitzgerald, Smithfield Front Bar Syndicate & ABR Belmont Club
Second run back. First-up after five months ran on from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Balaklava Cg&E 0-62 on April 17 over 1400m, 2 len behind Annihilate with 55kg at $15. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Murray Bridge Bm60 on July 26 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Six Foot Song with 58.5kg at $3.50. Strong winning chance.
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CAITLIN TOOTELL
Red, Blue Five Stars, White Sleeves ,Blue Checked, red cuff,Red Cap Blue Stars
2 51x05 COMMANDER MEROO
JOHN MACMILLAN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
M J Abdallah & J W McCabe
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming second last of 12 at Morphettville Parks Cg&E 0-64 on April 6 over 1250m, 9 len behind Delightful Shecky with 58kg at $41. Second-up eased back early on 5th of 8 at Bendigo Bm64 on April 21 over 1300m, 6 len behind Tropicconi carrying 57.5kg at $61. Expected to be doing his best work late.
5
LACHLAN NEINDORF
Light Blue, Lilac Vee And Armbands, Quartered Cap
3 3x866 IMPORTANT PRODUCT
PETER NOLAN
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
P M Nolan, P Fama, N D Mitton, G Taormina, 3's a Crowd (Mgr: R Resnais), Mrs J A Gibb, A J Keain, D Ascenzo, S Ross & J Pedley
At the latest run 6th of 11 at this track Bm56 on April 25 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Little Rich Boy with 62kg at $4. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at Morphettville Parks Cg&E 0-64 on April 6 over 1250m, 4.5 len behind Delightful Shecky carrying 58.5kg at $7. Leading contender coming out of a very nice barrier.
3
S CAHILL
BLACK,RED FIVE STARS,BLACK SLEEVES,WHITE DOUBLE ARMBAND,WHITE CAP,RED STAR
4 34602 MIDNIGHT RUSH
R & C JOLLY
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
R Jolly, Mrs M Shephard, M Phillips, A Taylor, N Dinning, D Cooper, L Harris, Ms M Burman, Mrs M Mableson, J Harris, C Campbell, H Parker, N Gibbins, M Gilchrist, Mrs J Gebhardt, Mrs E Skipworth, Ms A Wood, D Zimmer, Roadworker (Mgr: A Kaesler) & Morpy (Mgr: C Jarvis)
At the latest run 2nd of 15 at Strathalbyn 0-58 on April 28 over 1350m, nose behind Fortis In Armis carrying 60kg at $9.50. The start before that ran last of 15 at Murray Bridge Bm56 (App Only) on March 20 over 1200m, slow going 17 len behind Zero Inn carrying 59kg at $6. Worth following up.
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JAKE TOEROEK
BLUE, PINK FLEUR DE LYS, YELLOW SLEEVES
5 41368 GARRIRE
G RICHARDS & D MOYLE
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms J Heaney, D J Farrell, J Craner, R M Warnock, Mrs L A Warnock, M J Wevill, D R Ward, G W Guest, K G Dolling, M Stammers, C A Reynolds, Mrs S K Reynolds, Miss L I Reynolds, M Browne, A T Davenport, J M Baker, Garner (Mgr: M D Sheehan), Tell Them They're Dreaming (Mgr: Ms J Heaney) & Dream To Win
Most recently 8th of 14 at Balaklava Cg&E 0-62 on April 17 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Annihilate with 57kg at $6. The run before that 6th of 10 at Strathalbyn Bm56 on March 27 over 1350m, 2 len behind Into The Light carrying 57.5kg at $4.50. Can make amends for a modest effort last time.
6
TODD PANNELL
BLUE, WHITE SEAMS, HOOPED SLEEVES AND WHITE CAP
6 315x6 NOT A BRASS RAZOO
PETER HARDACRE
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
P J Hardacre, D Dempsey
Second run back. Comes off a 47-day let-up. First-up after two months second last of 7 at Cranbourne F&M Bm64 on March 22 over 1300m, 9 len behind Fuzz Buzz carrying 57.5kg at $26. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by a nose at Echuca 0 - 58 December 31 over 1600m defeating High Torque with 56.5kg at $2.50. Improver.
4
TALA HUTCHINSON
Black, Teal Lightning Bolt, White Sleeves With Teal Stars, Teal Cap With Black Stars
7 261x0 GADIDAE
SARAH RUTTEN
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
M Avery & Ms H Grantham
Second-up. First-up after five months 10th of 14 at Bordertown Cl1 on April 14 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Lunasha with 57.5kg at $17. Previously second-up 10th of 16 at Murray Bridge 0-58 on July 12 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Zero Inn carrying 54kg at $26. Fitter but must improve sharply.
3
MS S METCALFE
Green and Pink Hoops, White Sleeves and Cap
8 03970 NAMADJI
GARY & DEAN ALEXANDER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
D C Redden, A Smith & D Alexander
Comes off a 59 day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 12 at Clare Cl1-Sw on March 10 over 1800m, 22 len behind One Sky Above Us carrying 59kg at $17. The run before that 7th of 10 at Strathalbyn Cl1-Sw on February 2 over 2050m, 5 len behind Fizique with 59kg at $16. Nice draw but others preferred.
2
CALLAN MURRAY
BLACK, WHITE A
9 257x5 LOVE FROM LUCY
NIKKI GORDON
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
J D Frew & M J Walker
Second run back. First-up after five months 5th of 12 at Mt Gambier 0-54 on April 24 over 1405m, on a slow track; 8 len behind L'esperance Rock with 58kg at $19. Previously second-up 5th of 14 at Balaklava Bm56 on June 14 over 1612m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Lord George with 54.5kg at $7.50. Needs to lift.
5
ANNA JORDSJO
Black And Royal Blue Diagonal Halves, White Fern And Silver SOUTHERN CROSS, Royal Blue Sleeves, Black Sleeves
10 78x04 SEPORIA
D MAGRO & A BUSH
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Miss A Bush, Dr T J Ryan & Mrs L J Ryan
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 11th of 13 at Clare 0-52 on March 30 over 1200m, 5 len behind Tundra with 54kg at $13. Second run from a spell 4th of 12 at Port Augusta 0-54 on April 21 over 1498m, 4.5 len behind Shalaga with 52.5kg at $13. Draw no help to chances.
7
KAYLA CROWTHER
Lime, Blue Lightning Bolt and Hooped Sleeves
11 44648 AXECAPITAL
J DUNN & K BISHOP
7YO  BR/BL  GELDING 54.0KG
T R Black, Ms K E Haines, J A Jessup, A B MacPherson, T Delahunt, M S Sutton, N Barilla & JD & KB Racing (Mgr: J Dunn)
Last start eased back early on 8th of 11 at Port Augusta Bm56 on May 5 over 1498m, 14 len behind Shalaga with 54kg at $12. The start before that 4th of 9 at Port Augusta Bm56 on April 21 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Badiss carrying 54kg at $13. Not for ours.
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GREY, RED BAND, SLEEVES AND CAP