Tamworth   28 Jun 2024
 
GOING: S(5)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAUL CHALMERS SHOWCASE BENCHMARK 82 HANDICAP 1200m

Track: SOFT 5   Clear (Max: 16)   Rail: True.  

Cracking pace early with Zakor and Geo leading the charge. THE DRAMATIST (4) is back in trip and grade today after failing to get through the heavy (9) going when 12th over 1500m at Rosehill in BM78 class on June 15. Tempo suits and go on his dominant victory two back when assessing his chances. AMICUS CURIAE (11) tough gelding who returned with a slashing fourth over 1200m at Wyong on June 6. Has good figures here but will need a top ride from the wide gate. Look for him late. LEAVE ME SOME (10) has a good record here and due for a change of luck. Can race closer from the good draw after catching the eye late from well back when second over 1000m at Scone on June 11. No surprise to see her play a leading role again. BROKEN HILL (3) returned from a lengthy layoff with an encouraging fifth over 1000m at Scone on June 11. Has an excellent second-up record and gets the tongue-tie on. Sharp improver with the claim from the good draw. SUGGESTED PLAY: The Dramatist each-way.
1 28x00 MA AND PA
MARK MASON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 64.0KG
W K Mason, J M Curtis, Miss A C Mason, Mrs N A Wibberley, D J Wibberley, K T Walden & S A Williams
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 16 at Scone in the LR Luskinstar on May 18 over 1300m, slow going 11 len behind Coastwatch carrying 54kg at $201. Last start ran last of 11 at Scone Bm82 on June 11 over 1000m, on a slow track; 9 len behind South Of India carrying 65.5kg at $51. Fully tested on his recent run.
8
PATRICK SCORSE
Black, White Seams, Black sleeves, White Seams, seams Cap
2 06300 ROYAL CHARGE
LOU MARY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
A J Silvestro
Comes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 13 at Scone Countrycup on May 17 over 1400m, on a slow track; 32 len behind The Dramatist carrying 61.5kg at $26. The run before that second last of 12 at Rosehill Cg&E Bm78 on April 27 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Diamond Diesel carrying 52kg at $51. Needs to find extra to beat these.
10
MITCH STAPLEFORD
Light Blue, White Diamond, Dark Blue Sleeves And Cap
3 1x0x5 BROKEN HILL
CODY MORGAN
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 62.0KG
Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L Murrell), P Algar, S Bailey, J Barsoum, M Cant, C Bourke, Dude Where's My Horse (Mgr: B Hicks), B Everingham, Fraser Crew (Mgr: G Davison), Glenrock, I Gray, P Hickman, M Johnson, Leggatt Racing, D Noble, Occupation, M Thomas, Willyama Racing, M Wood & AB Broken Hill
Second-up today. Last run 5th of 11 at Scone Bm82 on June 11 over 1000m, slow going 3 len behind South Of India carrying 59kg at $13. At only start last preparation ran last of 14 at Randwick Kosciuszko on October 14 over 1200m, 24 len behind Front Page with 55kg at $61. Fitter and worth including.
1
SHAE WILKES
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE HORSESHOE, BLACK sleeves,WHITE CHECKED ,black cap,white checked
4 x6l10 THE DRAMATIST
RODNEY NORTHAM
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
L J Tilley, W G Easton, Mrs V P Easton, B Humphrys, P D Regan, P J Mills, C J Wilson, W G Mills, J Bartholomew, N Jones & Ms D G Turner
Useful gelding. Last start ran last of 12 at Rosehill Bm78 on June 15 over 1500m, in the wet; 12 len behind Franz Josef with 56.5kg at $21. The race before that scored a big 3 len win at Scone Countrycup May 17 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Rebel's Edge with 57.5kg at $5. Will prove tough to stave off.
3
CHELSEA HILLIER
LIME GREEN, DARK BLUE CHEVRONS, ARMBANDS
5 67x08 JUST IN REACH
MS S GRILLS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
I K McArthur, A M Highman, M D Crawford, S C Peake, D E Simpson, S M Swain & K P Miles
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran last of 16 at Scone Bm78 on May 18 over 1100m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Dollar Magic carrying 57kg at $81. Second-up 8th of 11 at Scone Bm82 on June 11 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind South Of India carrying 59kg at $10. Rather invest elsewhere.
14
Red, Purple Diamond ,RED SLEEVES,PURPLE Armbands, White Cap
6 990x0 RISING
BRETT CAVANOUGH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs L E Cavanough, D L Ceglar, C Oliver, M J Brennan, Mrs K A Brennan, T R Perram, J Jordon, Ms A M McHardy, J R Tyrrell, G K Edgar, Mrs K G Edgar, R J Lockhart & P R Spargo
Second-up. First-up after two months second last of 13 at Randwick Bm78 on May 25 over 1000m, slow going 9 len behind The Black Cloud carrying 56kg at $201. Previously second-up won by a neck at Sunshine Coast Hcp December 15 over 1200m defeating Montenegro Man with 54.5kg at $4.50. Fitter but must improve sharply.
5
JAKE PRACEY HOLMES
Black, Pink Horseshoes, Quartered CAP
7 x3x00 GEO
MARK MASON
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
W K Mason, Miss A C Mason, J M Curtis, D J Wibberley, Mrs N A Wibberley, Longneck Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C R Cameron) & S A Williams
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Freshened for 41 days. Resuming 10th of 15 at Rosehill Highway-C3 on April 27 over 1100m, 6 len behind Martini Mumma with 61.5kg at $61. Second-up second last of 16 at Scone Bm78 on May 18 over 1100m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Dollar Magic carrying 55kg at $101. Among the winning chances.
2
C REITH
BLACK, WHITE MALTESE CROSS AND ARMBANDS, QUARTERED CAP
8 27714 IRON HAT
JAN BOWEN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs B D Gallaher, J R Gallaher, J R Gallaher, Ms J L Bowen, Ms J Buttenshaw, G B Thode, L D Campbell, D J Grant, T Standen, R W Standen, M Mulligan, A M J Duffy & N W Stig
Useful gelding. At the latest run 4th of 10 at Dubbo Bm82 on June 7 over 1000m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Compelling Truth carrying 59.5kg at $9.50. Before that won by 1.5 len at Gunnedah Lightning Bm88 May 26 over 1000m defeating Leave Me Some carrying 55kg at $3.30. Genuine chance this time around.
13
ELLA DREW
Pink, Lilac Five Spots, White Sleeves, Lilac Spots, Pink Cap, Lilac Pom Pom
9 09832 FOREIGN BROTHER
GAVIN GROTH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
G P Groth
At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Dubbo Cannonball Bm86 on June 19 over 1100m, slow going 7 len behind Compelling Truth carrying 56kg at $26. The race before that 3rd of 10 at Gulgong Gulgongcup on June 9 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Musical Affair carrying 61.5kg at $9. This looks too tough.
11
D NORTHEY
WHITE, ROYAL BLUE AND RED BAND AND ARMBANDS,white cap, ROYAL BLUE STRIPED
10 73422 LEAVE ME SOME
DAVID ATKINS
8YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
J R Burton, G E Marshall, I J Osborne & G H Glover
Racing well. At the latest run 2nd of 11 at Scone Bm82 on June 11 over 1000m, slow going 0.7 len behind South Of India with 58kg at $10. The run before that 2nd of 10 at Gunnedah Lightning Bm88 on May 26 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Iron Hat carrying 55kg at $7. Genuine hope on latest effort.
4
AARON BULLOCK
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS
11 541x4 AMICUS CURIAE
MACK GRIFFITH
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
M D Griffith, Mrs A Griffith, J J Borg, Mrs J M Borg, Ms A M Leech, Mrs R M Leech, M Brekalo, P N Rees, R D Jury, Miss H Armitage, D P Reeves, S Struthers, K J Brooks, B Brooks, G J Hume, Ms D J Neumann, R P Apps, M Elder & D D Rutherford
Second-up. First-up after seven months 4th of 12 at Wyong Cg&E Bm64 on June 6 over 1200m, on rain affected going; long-neck behind Life Coach carrying 58kg at $16. Previously second-up 8th of 14 at Bathurst Panorama on September 24 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Sister Moon with 55kg at $10. Strong winning chance.
12
BEN LOOKER
RED BLACK DIAMOND, RED SLEEVES, BLACK STRIPE AND BLACK CAP
12 72246 REMEMBER JACK
S C JONES
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Miss T A Rodger, A C Meyer, Mrs P D Galvin, P L E Robinson, C J Yong, Mrs J A Robinson & G A Helliar
Useful type. Comes off a 48 day let-up. Most recently 6th of 13 at Newcastle Highway-C3 on May 11 over 1200m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Tanglewood carrying 61kg at $7.50. The race before that 4th of 15 at Rosehill Highway-C3 on April 27 over 1100m, 4 len behind Martini Mumma with 61kg at $12. Will hit the line hard.
13
Sky Blue, Dark Blue Sash And Cap
13 84464 TRANSPLANT
CLINT LUNDHOLM
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
C J Lundholm, Auswide Racing (Mgr: D P Page), A O Walker, Mrs D F Walker, B L Walker, C F Sommerton, D L Conroy, D Campbell, Mrs K L Canham, Ms K E Duff, Mrs M R Saunders, M R Conroy, P D Saunders, P Mercer, S Zarb, S J W Wheeler, J Mercer, M Hackett, C Attenborough & A P Fisher
Useful mare. Last start 4th of 12 at Dubbo Cannonball Bm86 on June 19 over 1100m, slow going 8 len behind Compelling Truth with 52kg at $16. The race before that 6th of 10 at Dubbo Qotw Bm82 on May 25 over 1200m, 2 len behind Deep Rouge with 58.5kg at $8.50. Sure to be about the money.
13
JAKE PRACEY HOLMES
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE HORSE HEAD, BLACK AND WHITE CHECKED SLEEVES
14 644x5 ZAKOR
JUSTIN BOWEN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms J L Bowen
Second-up. First-up after six months 5th of 10 at Dubbo Bm82 on June 7 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Compelling Truth carrying 55.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Muswellbrook Dash Bm66 on October 2 over 900m, 1.0 len behind Iron Hat carrying 56.5kg at $19. Needs more time.
9
D MCLELLAN
Pink, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, royal blue Sleeves ,royal blue cap,pink stripes
15 9x04x SILVER CITY
BRETT CAVANOUGH
5YO  GR/B  GELDING 55.0KG
B F Cavanough, J F Cavanough, J C oakengull, R J Gleeson, R J Haigh, T J Haigh, B P Goodman, N P Goodman, D F McIntosh & E Archibold
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 13 at Doomben Bm75 May 31 2023 over 1350m, 3 len behind Sunfall carrying 55.5kg at $26. Previously first up; second last of 12 at Newcastle Bm68 April 8 2023 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Poseidon Ruler with 60.5kg at $19. Should be right in the mix.
6
JENNY DUGGAN
Black, Pink Horseshoes, Quartered Cap
16 735x3 CONSENZA
SCOTT SINGLETON
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
J W Kelly Suffolk Vale & Co (Mgr: T W Kelly)
Second-up. First-up after six months made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Scone Bm82 on June 11 over 1000m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind South Of India with 55kg at $14. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at Randwick Kensington 3&4yo Bm64 on October 25 over 1100m, 40 len behind Gustosisimo with 58.5kg at $19. Should progress from that first-up run.
11
MIKAYLA WEIR
 WHITE, BLACK BAND, RED CAP
17 746x0 ROUSSOS
CRAIG MARTIN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs J Nivison
Second run back. First-up after four months second last of 11 at Scone Bm82 on June 11 over 1000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind South Of India with 55kg at $26. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at this track Open Bm86 on January 25 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Overextend with 55kg at $17. Fitter but must improve sharply.
7
ASHLEY MORGAN
Black, Yellow Sash And Sleeves
18 x2200 DIRTY MERCHANT
CAMERON CROCKETT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
JJJ Racing Merchant (Mgr: J J Fish), N P Larkin, Cowboy Counterparts (Mgr: B Morgan), E Memik, D Saravanja, N Mihalopoulos, P J Seary, M R Mortimer, B P Moore, K D Sellers, Mrs W M Carlile, P Carlile, M Morgan, T M Jones, G A Jones, Miss D M Andrew, D P White, W A Sewell, C Stannard & C J Reed
Useful gelding. Last start 12th of 17 at Rosehill Highway-C3 Sw on June 1 over 1500m, in the wet; 6 len behind Rematch carrying 59kg at $21. The start before that 13th of 16 at Scone Highway-C3 on May 18 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Dances With Hooves carrying 59.5kg at $10. Far better than recent form suggests.
15
ASHLEY MORGAN
NAVY BLUE,JJJ Racing Logo, WHITE SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE ARMBANDS, LIGHT BLUE CAP, NAVY BLUE STAR
19 80x98 BARE TO WITNESS
DAMIEN LANE
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Miss K J Law, B J Shields, 2829 (Mgr: L E Mulholland), Mrs C A D'silva, D L Horton, E Odisho, G B Johnson, RBJB (Mgr: R W Reeves), Mrs S M Cleary, T A Shields, Mrs R Butt, Mrs C Livermore, Mrs M Reeves, G Georgiou, Here To Go (Mgr: P A Skulski), A R Skulski & K B Daniels
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 9th of 12 at Wellington Bm66 on May 7 over 1100m, slow going 8 len behind Sisters Pick with 61kg at $8. Second run from a spell second last of 9 at Taree Bm74 on 2May 7 over 1250m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Olivia's Spirit with 56.5kg at $51. Looks tested despite the low draw.
3
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE QUARTERS, RED CAP