Kembla Grange   20 Jun 2024
 
GOING: S(6)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAMIEN O'SHEA CG&E BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1500m

Track: SOFT 6   Clouds (Max: 15)   Rail: Out 3m 1100m-W/Post, True Remainder.  

Moderate tempo expected with Autunno likely to find the front over Vomo Island and Donegal Lights. VOMO ISLAND (5) winning strike rate hardly excites but brings excellent numbers here. Much better run at second start this time in when he sat on the speed for a plugging second over 1400m on May 28. Has the speed to get across with cover and prove hard to stop. SMART ACTION (8) had mixed luck in two runs back. Sound return when he rattled late to secure second at Scone, before failing to handle the heavy (10) going when fifth over 1400m at Newcastle on June 1. Tongue-tie goes on and can bounce back sharply. FIRE TRIBE (4) close to his peak now and strong through the line late when fourth over 1250m at Canterbury on June 10. Quick back-up suits out to this distance. MONTE MAXIMUS (7) trained on the track and finished third two back over this track and trip on April 27. Kept fresh when he swooped late to win over 1300m at Hawkesbury four weeks ago. Looks to be racing best with runs spaced. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 5,8,4,7.
1 95245 TORETTO
MATTHEW DALE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
S J Morrison, G Costello, M B Krohn, D H Hulm, W K Hulm, J W Schlueter, A J Laird, G I Lusk, Ms L A Close, P Clift, P J Randall, P M Beale, Ms T L Parker, Mrs K Parker & Miss R Rial
Useful gelding. Last start 5th of 10 at this track Bm64 on May 28 over 1600m, slow going 2 len behind Semper Fortis with 59.5kg at $12. The start before that 4th of 12 at Parkes Parkes Cup Bm87 on May 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; neck behind Just A Brother with 58kg at $4. Not far away last start. Big chance.
2
KEAGAN LATHAM
PINK,DARK BLUE AND WHITE CHECKED SASH,DARK BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE CHECKS, CHECKS CAP
2 19x89 DONEGAL LIGHTS
P & M CAVE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms M Cave, J Watters, T Watters, C R Brister, C W Brister, D Heskin, S Green, N J Baldwin, B A Wardle & M Hughes
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming got back early 8th of 10 at Randwick Kensington 5yo+ Bm72 on May 15 over 1250m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Oakfield Duke with 57kg at $51. Last start got back early 9th of 12 at this track Bm68 on May 28 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Headley Grange carrying 59kg at $26. Doesn't look good enough to threaten the top few.
10
ELLEN HENNESSY
GREEN AND YELLOW CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES AND CAP
3 411x5 AUTUNNO
RICHARD LITT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Galletta Construction Co Pty Ltd (Mgr: O Galletta)
Second run back. First-up after five months 5th of 12 at this track Bm64 on June 4 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind All Machiavellian with 59.5kg at $19. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Warwick Farm 3yo Mdn on August 30 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Ceolwulf with 56kg at $51. Big improver.
3
ALYSHA COLLETT
WHITE, RED DISC, GREEN SLEEVES AND CAP
4 8x664 FIRE TRIBE
JOSEPH PRIDE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
N Cresci, Mrs K L Cresci, Ms S Cresci, T D G Green, S J Green, P Webster, T J Jackson, R A Davidsen, H M Kelly & Newfan Pty Ltd (Mgr: S Galluzzo)
Last start from last on the turn 4th of 8 at Canterbury 3yo Bm64 on June 10 over 1250m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Lady Boss carrying 60kg at $7.50. The start before that second last of 7 at Canterbury 3yo Bm64 on May 29 over 1250m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Shehasattitude carrying 60.5kg at $12. Expected to go close.
4
TIM CLARK
YELLOW, BLACK SEAMS,WHITE SLEEVES,YELLOW GREEN CHECKS , WHITE CAP, YELLOW GREEN CHECKS
5 56x82 VOMO ISLAND
PETER & PAUL SNOWDEN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G P I Racing (Mgr: G P Ingham)
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 9 at Sandown-Hillside C,G&E Bm64 on May 8 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Scorch carrying 59kg at $7. Second-up sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 7 at this track Cl1 on 2May 8 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Tartana carrying 59.5kg at $4. Well placed and sure to prove tough to beat.
8
ZAC LLOYD
Black, White Star And Cap
6 13x69 EMANCIPIST
G RYAN & S ALEXIOU
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
R P Barwick, M H Wood, A Fitzgibbon, M J Primmer, J A Primmer, D Munk, C Butler, A Wilton, G L Wilton, D W Newling & Ryan & Alexiou Racing (Mgr: G A Ryan)
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up from last on the turn second last of 7 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on May 14 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Bat Out Of Hell with 59.5kg at $11. Second run from a spell 9th of 12 at this track Bm64 on June 4 over 1300m, slow going 2.25 len behind All Machiavellian carrying 59.5kg at $8. Capable of a big finish so don’t write him off.
9
TYLER SCHILLER
Yellow, Red Sash, Purple Sleeves, Yellow Cap
7 34431 MONTE MAXIMUS
R & L PRICE
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
V W Bates & Mrs Y D Bates
Useful type. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 0.6 len at Hawkesbury Cl1 May 23 over 1300m defeating Sing A Love Song carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. The race before that 3rd of 9 at this track Bm64 on April 27 over 1500m, 0.6 len behind Napoleon Solo with 55.5kg at $4. Will be saved up for one last crack.
5
TOMMY BERRY
YELLOW, PURPLE DIAGONAL STRIPES AND CAP
8 65x25 SMART ACTION
ANNABEL NEASHAM
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Annabel Neasham Racing (Mgr: Miss A S Neasham), P R Bracey, M J Grace, R M Harvey, Goldie Dreamers (Mgr: M H Killian), T Bartlett, For Real Racing (Mgr: S Ibister), T Kemp, Mrs L D Bracey, M Turner, J Prowse & Ms M Prowse
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 12 at Scone Cl2 on May 17 over 1300m, slow going 0.7 len behind How Dare You with 55kg at $13. Last start eased back early on 5th of 7 at Newcastle Cl1 on June 1 over 1400m, in the wet; 9 len behind Scholl Deep carrying 58.5kg at $3.50. Expected to go very well.
7
ROBBIE DOWNEY
RED, YELLOW FIVE SPOTS, red sleeves, yellow spots
9 x7600 EYEQUE
JOHN P THOMPSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs L Harris, Mrs D K Delimitros, D Findaly, K A & Mrs K K Y Henry, M Lochtenberg, B & Mrs N Schneiders, M K & Mrs P M Storey, N G R Harris, T Sheldon, Ms H M Grace, P Petkovski & A Murphy
At the latest run ran last of 10 at this track Bm64 on May 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Semper Fortis with 57.5kg at $14. Before that 11th of 15 at Newcastle Bm64 on May 4 over 1500m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Sonofdec carrying 58.5kg at $9.50. One of the roughies.
1
LOUIS-PHILIPPE BEUZELIN
White, Purple Horseshoe, Purple Sleeves, White Stars, Purple Cap, White Horseshoes
10 66x56 STORM DE LUNE
DIANE POIDEVIN-LAINE
6YO  GREY  GELDING 55.0KG
C L Poidevin
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 11 at Goulburn Bm58 on May 24 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Kirkuk carrying 56.5kg at $61. Second run from a spell 6th of 8 at this track Mid Cl1 on June 4 over 1500m, slow going 7 len behind Bonus Tempus with 55kg at $19. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
6
J PENZA
CERISE, YELLOW HORSESHOE, BLACK STRIPED SLEEVES, CERISE AND YELLOW QUARTERED CAP