Taree   25 Jun 2024
 
GOING: H(10)

2024 LE TOUR DE TAREE BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1007m

Track: HEAVY 10   Clear (Max: 19)   Rail: Out 4m 950m-300m. Out 3m Remainder.  

A solid tempo expected. FILL A PROMISE (5) led all the way to win a similar race here two starts back then bolted in at the Mudgee picnics last time. In-form mare who is proven at this level and can get the job done again. Another mare in great form is CUPID'S KISS (2) who settled just off the pace then quickened impressively to win by three lengths last time out over this course and distance. Drops in grade today so despite going up 3.5kgs she is a serious threat once again. FLOSS'S ONE (6) returned from a five-month spell with a barnstorming win over this course and distance on 27 May. Lightly raced filly who has been kept fresh and just needs luck from the wide draw to be in the finish. MISS ARIZONA (9) has been freshened up since a couple of poor performances. Smart on her day and she likes Taree so worth considering. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Fill A Promise and Cupid's Kiss.
1 338x0 ADAMDEEANT
TONY BALL
8YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
Mrs B A Ball, K J Ball, M A Ball, Mrs J Haisell & J C Haisell
Second run back. First-up after four months sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 12 at this track Bm66 on June 9 over 1007m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Cupid's Kiss carrying 56kg at $26. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at this track Open on October 6 over 1000m, head behind Alicia Roma carrying 53kg at $41. Unlikely to threaten.
9
LEANNE BOYD
PURPLE, WHITE LIGHTNING BOLT, DIAMONDS SLEEVES
2 46131 CUPID'S KISS
JEREMY SYLVESTER
6YO  BROWN  MARE 61.0KG
Miss C E Stummer & W R Sawkins
Going well. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 3 len at this track Bm66 June 9 over 1007m on a heavy track defeating Poita carrying 55kg at $7.50. Before that 3rd of 13 at this track Ctry Bm58 on May 27 over 1000m, on heavy track; 0.7 len behind Wanjina Rose with 55kg at $4.50. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.
1
SHAE WILKES
RED, BLACK STRIPES, BLACK CAP
3 31170 ROBARGE
TERRY EVANS
7YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
T Evans, Miss C Brown, R W Duncan, T Grey, Mrs FH McCall, P W Norris, S J Hart & C F Robinson
SCRATCHED
13
GREEN, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, YELLOW SLEEVES AND CAP
4 9x430 SHE'S A BAD GIRL
DAMIEN LANE
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
D F Lane, S P Hodgson, T J Lane, G W Truran, N B Welsh, J Macdonald, J H P C Ownership Group (Mgr: P Joyce), B Atkins, D Mitchell, C Atkins, B G Howen, B P Trummel, C Wright, J Peachman, A J Howen & J J McKie
Most recently 10th of 12 at Armidale Cl1 on May 28 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Starry Jack carrying 58.5kg at $4. The race before that 3rd of 10 at Wellington Cl1 on May 7 over 900m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Annyanme with 58kg at $2.50. Chance with the aid of an inside draw.
3
ANNA ROPER
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE QUARTERS, RED CAP
5 6x211 FILL A PROMISE
NIKKI POLLOCK
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs P J Polito
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start favourite; won by 6 len at Mudgee Pic Cl2t June 15 over 1000m on a heavy track defeating Uprise carrying 64kg at $1.40. The run before that favourite; won by 2.75 len at this track Bm58 May 20 over 1000m in the wet defeating Soju Session carrying 55kg at $61. Winning chance.
5
BILLY CRAY
White, Navy Blue Hillside Stud Logo And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
6 422x1 FLOSS'S ONE
GLEN MILLIGAN
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
G R Milligan & Mrs M Milligan
Second-up. First-up after five months favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track Mdn-Sw May 27 over 1000m in heavy going defeating Welcome Back carrying 55kg at $1.90. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Tamworth Ctry Mdn-Sw on December 12 over 1000m, 0.6 len behind Tingler carrying 55.5kg at $3.50. Improver who is an excellent winning chance.
10
TEIGHAN WORSNOP
Red, Gold Sleeves
7 1x8x LOVE FOR ASHER
BRETT BELLAMY
5YO  GREY  MARE 58.0KG
G Spokes & Miss K A Loveday
Back after a long spell. Finished off last preparation 8th of 11 at Ballina Cl1 on August 15 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Connelly carrying 57kg at $3. Won previous preparation first up favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track Ctry Mdn April 1 2023 over 1000m in heavy going defeating Uncertain Terms with 56.5kg at $16. Was runner-up in a trial at Grafton on June 8 over 970m. Cannot be ruled out.
13
BEN LOOKER
BLACK, YELLOW MALTESE CROSS, SEAMS SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
8 2811x RICHATTACK
TONY BALL
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
G W Mcquillan, Mrs L M Mcquillan, M G McQuillan, Mrs N D Mcquillan, C Turner, A Borg, Mrs M Taie, J Taie, S J Green, B R Green, T Burley, S Couch, Mrs R Phegan, Mrs J Burley & D Burley
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign by 0.7 len this track Bm58 February 2 over 1007m defeating Oblivion carrying 53.5kg at $7.50. When resuming last campaign fifth of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw October 6 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Asgoodasyougett with 57kg at $26. Unlikely to trouble the top few.
6
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
Yellow, Royal Blue Sleeves, Yellow Armbands, White Cap
9 x3700 MISS ARIZONA
NEIL GODBOLT
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
N Godbolt, Mrs M M Godbolt & Mrs A A Thompson
Comes here off a 40-day let-up. Most recently second last of 12 at Grafton Bm58 on May 16 over 1015m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Monte Drifter carrying 58.5kg at $13. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 11 at this track Ctry Bm58 on April 28 over 1262m, in the wet; 9 len behind Zanardee's Lane with 59.5kg at $11. Can do a lot better than that last run.
8
D PEISLEY
YELLOW, RED HOOPS, DARK BLUE CAP
10 05x00 CAPANNELLO
V B JONES
11YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
L Jones
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up got back early 10th of 13 at this track Bm58 on May 20 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Fill A Promise with 55.5kg at $101. Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 12 at Coffs Harbour Cg&E Bm58 on June 14 over 1012m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Jeune Dreamon carrying 55kg at $67. Draws well but predicted to struggle.
2
JEFF KEHOE
YELLOW, SKY BLUE DIAMONDS, BLACK SLEEVES AND CAP
11 71x42 THEREGOS
DANIEL WHEELER
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss K L Dixon & L A Wheeler
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 13 at Coffs Harbour Cl2 on May 31 over 1005m, on a wet track; 2.75 len behind Clipper Ship carrying 55.5kg at $26. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Coffs Harbour Cg&E Bm58 on June 14 over 1012m, on heavy track; 1.0 len behind Jeune Dreamon carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. Good job last start and has top-three aspirations.
7
D MCLELLAN
BLACK, GOLD CROSSED SASHES, WHITE ARMBANDS AND CAP
12 5163 SIGSWORTH
STEPHEN FARLEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
C A Martin, D S Brown, G Shirley, J T Hedges, D P Hedges & Ms K A Southwell
Useful type. Most recently 3rd of 12 at Coffs Harbour Cg&E Bm58 on June 14 over 1012m, in the wet; 2 len behind Jeune Dreamon with 58.5kg at $26. Before that 6th of 11 at this track Bm58 on May 20 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Cupid's Kiss with 58.5kg at $14. Genuine hope on best form.
7
L P ROLLS
Orange, White Checks, Blue Sleeves And Cap
13 2815x MAYBE SMART
JOHN A SPRAGUE
5YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
M C Moncrieff
Resumes. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cl1 March 25 over 1200m, soft track; 8 len behind Ensign Parker carrying 55kg at $9.50. First up last campaign sixth of 12 at Grafton Super Mdn November 8 over 1000m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Revealer carrying 56.5kg at $19. Has solid claims.
4
BLAKE SPRIGGS
Black, Fluorescent Yellow Yoke , YELLOW M, 2 , Black Cap, Fluorescent Yellow DISC, COLLAR
14 46738 JUST ONE LOOK
PAUL PERRY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
J T Cooper & Ms P A Cooper
Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at Muswellbrook Bm58 on June 17 over 1280m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Lake Mac Lily with 58.5kg at $13. The race before that led but faded 3rd of 14 at this track Bm58 on May 20 over 1250m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Taking The Mikki carrying 58.5kg at $21. Must do a lot better than that last run.
3
A GIBBONS
Grey, Red Cross, Armbands And Cap
15 05809 GOLDEN BREEZE
MARGARET DE GONNEVILLE
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
R W Sharpe, Mrs M E De Gonneville, R K Baker & Mrs J W Baker
At the latest run eased back early on 9th of 12 at Coffs Harbour Cg&E Bm58 on June 14 over 1012m, in the wet; 6 len behind Jeune Dreamon with 56.5kg at $16. Before that 12th of 14 at Armidale Ctry Bm58 on May 28 over 1300m, slow going 9 len behind Barcelona Express carrying 57.5kg at $26. Fully tested on his recent run.
12
APRICOT, BLACK BRACES, APRICOT sleeves,black STRIPED SLEEVES,APRICOT cap
16 91431 INVINCIBLE FAITH
LEA SELBY
9YO  GR/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs L F Selby
Racing well. Most recently won by 1.5 len at Walgett Bm50 June 15 over 1000m defeating Sippity Sip with 53.5kg at $6. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Moree Bm58 on June 4 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Mrs Ed with 55kg at $26. Racing well but this will test.
5
PINK, ROYAL BLUE MALTESE CROSS, PINK SLEEVES, WHITE DIABLO, WHITE CAP, ROYAL BLUE MALTESE CROSS