Dubbo   30 Jun 2024
 
GOING: H(9)

NORTH DUBBO RSL SPORTIES COUNTRY BOOSTED BENCHMARK 66 HANDICAP 1000m

Track: HEAVY 9   Rain (Max: 14)   Rail: Out 4m 900m-400m. True Remainder.  

Good speed here with Destiny's Bounty, Castlebar Road, Vainstream and Hampton Cove. AQUARTER (5) won well at Muswellbrook when resuming then drifter in betting and ran a nice third at Scone last week. Suited here with the claim and looks a big chance. CASTLEBAR ROAD (1) has put two together over 900m and 800m and has plenty of pace to take advantage of an inside draw. If he can run the 1000m out he's hard to beat. CROP DUSTER (3) was a winner at Newcastle two starts back before being close up at Wyong. Coming back to country grade could be the key. Each-way. DESTINY'S BOUNTY (2) and LIFE WELL LIVED (7) are in the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Aquarter to win.
1 77x11 CASTLEBAR ROAD
BRETT ROBB
7YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
H O B Barclay & Mrs J A A Barclay
Third-up and won third-up previously. Resuming favourite; won by 2 len at Wellington Bm66 May 30 over 900m in soft going defeating Minnewater carrying 55.5kg at $6.50. Last start favourite; won by 1.5 len at Narromine Bm58 June 24 over 800m on a heavy track defeating Champers Girl with 61.5kg at $1.80. Needs to run the 1000m out strongly but in top form and hard to ignore.
2
SHANNEN LLEWELLYN
Maroon, Gold Circles ,MAROON SLEEVES,GOLD Armbands, Gold Cap
2 47113 DESTINY'S BOUNTY
SHARON JEFFRIES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
J A Connors, R J Connors, J F Connors, D J Connors & B W Madigan
Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Most recently raced on the pace when 3rd of 11 at Mudgee Ctry Cl3 on May 12 over 1100m, in the wet; 1.4 len behind De Forerunner with 59.5kg at $6.50. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.4 len at Orange Bm58 April 19 over 1010m on a soft track defeating Dagon with 60.5kg at $7.50. Consistent type who can't be left out.
4
WILLIAM A STANLEY
BEIGE, RED CIRCLE AND SLEEVES, BROWN STRIPES,BEIGE CAP, RED SPOT
3 08516 CROP DUSTER
JEREMY GASK
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
M J Benson, R Wheaton, B C Ferguson, M D Shepherdson, Mrs K J Gask, L Seivl, Carry The Boats (Mgr: P Lawrence), D J Read, G Howie & M J West
Most recently 6th of 12 at Wyong Cg&E Bm64 on June 6 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 0.8 len behind Life Coach carrying 58kg at $8. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a head at Newcastle Cg&E Bm64 May 25 over 1250m on a rain affected track defeating Senshi carrying 56kg at $3.50. Can mix form and open to improvement.
5
NICK HEYWOOD
Red, White Diagonal Stripes And Cap
4 00056 PATRICK MAY
L W HARLAND
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
L W Harland, Mrs J H Harland, Mrs G Burgers & D F Burgers
Last start 6th of 12 at this track Cannonball Bm86 on June 19 over 1100m, slow going 10 len behind Compelling Truth carrying 55kg at $101. Before that 5th of 10 at Gulgong Gulgongcup on June 9 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Musical Affair carrying 57kg at $13. Out of form.
1
A BANKS
Red, Black Maltese Cross, White Sleeves And Cap
5 16x13 AQUARTER
SCOTT SINGLETON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs C T Dwyer, P J Dwyer, P J Whealy, J Veliscek, B J Mastronardi, Mrs K A Whyte, Miss L J Dwyer, Miss J T Dwyer & J A Hoddinott
Third-up and placed third-up in the past. First-up came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Muswellbrook Bm66 May 13 over 1000m on a heavy track defeating Super Freds carrying 56kg at $9.50. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Scone Bm66 on June 23 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind I'm Not Slew with 58kg at $11. Returned in top form and should be in the finish.
3
MITCH STAPLEFORD
Yellow, Cerise Sleeves, Yellow Armbands, Cerise Cap
6 0x892 VAINSTREAM
GEOFFREY CROTHERS
9YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
M A Vallender
At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Nowra Bm66 on June 13 over 1000m, in the wet; nose behind Amazing Nicci carrying 58.5kg at $21. The race before that did the work up front then tired ran last of 9 at Wagga Riverside Ladiescup on May 25 over 1200m, 11 len behind Kappy's Angel with 57.5kg at $21. Better last time but find this tougher.
7
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Red, Purple Stripes, White And Purple Stars Sleeves,WHITE CAP,PURPLE Star Cap
7 44x4x LIFE WELL LIVED
ANDREW RYAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ryan Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: S J Ryan)
Finished off last preparation came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 12 at Wellington Bm66 on April 14 over 900m, 2.25 len behind Gorush Lightning with 59.5kg at $21. When resuming last campaign ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Mudgee Ctry Cl3 on May 7 2023 over 1100m, slow going 1.5 len behind Scarzel with 59.5kg at $8. Handy on his day and bears close watching fresh.
8
M A CAHILL
DARK BLUE, WHITE FIVE SPOTS, WHITE CAP WITH DARK BLUE SPOTS
8 5x318 YIRRKALA
BRETT CAVANOUGH
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
A W Bragg
SCRATCHED.
2
BRAITH NOCK
Green, White Sleeves And Cap
9 453x0 PLISKOVA
S C JONES
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
G Harvey
SCRATCHED.
13
ASHLEY MORGAN
Royal Blue, White Crossed Sashes, Royal Blue Cap
10 33461 WHO EVER THOUGHT
JEREMY GASK
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
M J Abdallah
SCRATCHED.
4
NICK HEYWOOD
Light Blue, Lilac Vee, Quartered Cap
11 159x2 BLISS
BRETT ROBB
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Miss A O'Connell
Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after five months rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 12 at Parkes Cl2-Sw on May 19 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Starros carrying 55kg at $26. Previously second-up won by 2.5 len at Warren Super Mdn-Sw November 12 over 1400m defeating World Atlas with 57kg at $3.30. Prefer in something easier.
9
GEORGINA MC DONNELL
BLACK AND WHITE DIAMONDS, PURPLE SLEEVES AND CAP
12 05x82 HAMPTON COVE
BRETT THOMPSON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
S M Konz, Mrs K A Konz, W Konz & Mrs D M Konz
Third-up and placed third-up in the past. First-up 8th of 12 at Brewarrina Bm58 on May 18 over 900m, 4 len behind Redline with 56kg at $21. Second-up 2nd of 9 at Gulgong Bm50 on June 9 over 1000m, on a wet track; long-neck behind Jarmanagic carrying 57kg at $6. Prefer back in non-TAB company.
6
MIKAYLA WEIR
RED, GREEN DIABLO, GREEN COLLAR, GREEN SLEEVES, RED DIABLO , RED CUFFS, WHITE CAP
13 05135 JARMANAGIC
GARRY LUNN
8YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
W W Lunn
At the latest run 5th of 12 at Narromine Ctry Bm58 on June 24 over 1100m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Cheap Gas with 55kg at $16. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Walgett Bm50 on June 15 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Invincible Faith carrying 58kg at $3.50. Can't make a case for him.
10
JACK BAKER
WHITE, RED VEE , CHEVRONS SLEEVES, RED CAP