Rockhampton   30 Jun 2024
 
GOING: S(7)

GARRARDS HORSE AND HOUND BENCHMARK 55 Handicap 1050m

Track: SOFT7   Clouds (Max: 24)   Rail: Out 0.5m Entire. (Pent: 6.14).  

Genuine tempo with Je Suis Fabuleux to lead but under plenty of pressure in a keen early contest. Former NSW galloper PARADE GROUND (1) was a touch plain at Newcastle last time out but the form prior was full of merit. Drawn to get all the favours from the inside alley and should be right there when the judge calls a halt. MISS DAURIAN (11) has placed over this track and trip and is another to draw low. Top-three contender. PRETTY SLICK (2) has a win and three placings from five attempts over this course and distance and may make her presence felt. DRAGON'S SNIP (3) fitter now and is worth some thought. SUGGESTED PLAY: Parade Ground to bounce back.
1 x2210 PARADE GROUND
RICKY VALE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
P Cheimardinov, S Cheimardinov, P Radford, N Radford, C Spence & R Hodgkinson
Comes here off a 57-day let-up. Last start 10th of 15 at Newcastle Bm64 on May 4 over 1500m, slow going 5.5 len behind Sonofdec with 59kg at $4. Before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.5 len at Kembla Grange Cg&E Mdn-Sw April 20 over 1500m on a rain affected track defeating Monty The Missile with 58.5kg at $4. Draws well and is a strong winning chance.
1
ASHLEY BUTLER
White, Blue And Yellow Sash, Blue And Yellow Armbands, White, Blue And Yellow Quartered Cap
2 9x126 PRETTY SLICK
RICKY VALE
4YO  BAY  MARE 62.0KG
W J Ouston, Mrs D P Ouston & Miss CA Hamilton
Most recently 6th of 8 at Mackay Bm70 on June 6 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Captain Bond with 54.5kg at $3.30. The race before that 2nd in a small field at this track Cl3-Sw on May 23 over 1050m, slow going 0.8 len behind Single Memo with 58kg at $1.70. Winning hope.
10
R WIGGINS
BLACK, PINK SLEEVES, BLACK CAP
3 8x527 DRAGON'S SNIP
SILEAS GREEN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
G R Sturgiss & Mrs E B Sturgiss
Most recently sat on the pace before fading 7th of 9 at Mackay 3yo Hcp on June 18 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Bold Comic carrying 54.5kg at $9.50. The run before that 2nd in a small field at this track 3yo Hcp on May 31 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Desert Koby with 58.5kg at $11. Fitter and is worth some thought.
7
TAHLIA FENLON
ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW GREEN CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES AND CAP
4 x1075 TARGETED
STUART KENDRICK
3YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Kendrick Racing (Mgr: S W Kendrick) & C A A Little
Last start got back early 7th of 10 at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 on June 15 over 1050m, only 2.75 len behind Maguro with 58.5kg at $5. The start before that ran last of 12 at Doomben Darby Mccarthy on May 25 over 1110m, slow going 20 len behind Tiger Shark with 56kg at $61. Can build on that encouraging effort last start.
11
CODY COLLIS
White, Red Lightning Bolt, White Sleeves, Red Armbands, White Cap, Red Lightning Bolt
5 0885x SUPER FAST
LINDSAY GOUGH
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
J Collins, A C Krause, R A Krause & B P Collins
Resuming after a break of nine months. Finished off last preparation with blinkers first time; fifth of 8 at Home Hill Cl4 October 12 over 1180m, 6 len behind Old School with 57.5kg at $8.50. First up last campaign fifth of 11 at Townsville Cl3 July 4 over 1000m, soft track; 1.4 len behind Archie's Law carrying 58.5kg at $11. Win would surprise.
5
SAMANTHA COLLETT
DEEP SKY BLUE, WHITE STRIPE, DEEP SKY BLUE sleeves,white STARS,DEEP SKY BLUE cap,white stars
6 42246 FIGHT IN THE DOG
TASHA CHAMBERS
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
R T Hay
Most recently 6th of 15 at Townsville Bm55 on June 8 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Obliquity carrying 60kg at $15. The start before that got back early 4th of 8 at Mackay Cl4 on May 11 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Nic Me Some with 55kg at $6. Has the ability to be in the finish.
9
MS T CHAMBERS
Light Blue, Black Sleeves, Cerise Armbands And Cap
7 13087 FLAMING HOMER
TIM COOK
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss A M Cook & A F Cook
Last start sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 9 at Mackay 0 - 55 on June 6 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Ruby Sparkles carrying 60kg at $9.50. The race before that ran last of 8 at Home Hill Bm55 on May 18 over 1180m, 6 len behind Harvesta with 61.5kg at $4. Genuine hope on best form.
11
MELEA CASTLE
Purple, Pink five stars,purple cap,pink stars
8 2338x SEISME
RICKY VALE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P Cheimardinov, P A Radford & N T K Radford
Resumes after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Mackay Cl1-Sw March 11 over 1560m, soft track; 10 len behind I Say Boom carrying 60kg at $5.50. Previously first-up; fifth of 13 at Mackay Cl1 November 16 over 1300m, 2 len behind Encroachment with 59.5kg at $3.50. Has been trialling well leading into this first-up run.
3
RON STEWART
WHITE,BLUE,YELLOW RAYS,WHITE SLEEVES,BLUE ARMBANDS,CAP,YELLOW QUARTERS,WHITE PEAK
9 5x411 ABLETT
RODNEY HAY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
R T Hay
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 10 at Moree Mdn on June 4 over 950m, slow going 1.2 len behind Powerstone carrying 59kg at $8. Last start favourite; won by 3.5 len at Roma June 22 over 1000m defeating Hell Approaching carrying 60kg at $2.40. Expected to perform well.
6
LIGHT BLUE, BLACK SLEEVES, CERISE ARMBANDS AND CAP
10 99961 COLHOUN
BRENDON NEWPORT
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs A Robbins, C J Newport & Miss M B Hill
Last start eased back early on 6th of 8 at Cunnamulla Sw on June 15 over 1000m, 8 len behind Elusive Eagle carrying 62.5kg at $8. Before that ran last of 9 at this track Hcp on May 23 over 1300m, slow going 12 len behind Knight's Sword with 55kg at $101. Doesn't rate well enough.
10
BRENDAN NEWPORT
BLACK, RED AND WHITE HORSE HEAD AND FLAMES, BLACK SLEEVES, RED FLAMES ON SLEEVES, RED CAP
11 03415 MISS DAURIAN
DARRYL JOHNSTON
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
D M Johnston & E D Summers
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Townsville 0 - 55 on June 13 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Mission House with 55.5kg at $6. The run before that won by 4.5 len at Bowen Bm50 June 1 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Switch And Slide with 57kg at $4. Encouraging effort last start. In the mix.
2
MELEA CASTLE
BLUE AND BLACK VERTICAL HALVES, YELLOW, RED CHECKS SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE SLEEVES, YELLOW, BLACK QUARTERS CAP
12 x550x ANOTHER DIMENSION
TIM COOK
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
G J R Wheeler, Mrs D F Wheeler & D Kuhl
Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second last of 13 at Townsville Bm60 March 15 over 1200m, 14 len behind Dollson with 54kg at $26. First-up last campaign fifth of 12 at Townsville Bm55 February 10 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Kihi with 57kg at $26. May need the hit-out.
11
Lime Green, Blue Quarters, SLEEVES,LIME GREEN Halved Sleeves And Lime Green, Blue Quartered Cap
13 1 JE SUIS FABULEUX
J MCCONACHY
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
Dr D E Lemmon
Got off the mark on debut; won by 3 len at Thangool 2yo+ Mdn-Sw June 3 over 800m defeating Wet Fat Cat carrying 54kg at $15. Can't dismiss winning form but will find this tougher.
6
JUSTIN P STANLEY
ROYAL BLUE, GOLD SASH, CHECKED SLEEVES, GOLD CAP
14 13863 SUPER SLICK
BILL TRIMBLE
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs M Trimble, M D Trihey
At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Moranbah Bm60 on June 8 over 1000m, 2 len behind Mr Tangles with 55kg at $14. The race before that 6th of 10 at Emerald Bm55 on May 18 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Mr Tangles with 55kg at $12. Might need an easier race.
4
C MC IVER
Cerise, Gold Horseshoe, Gold Armbands, Gold Cap
15 36934 LAST LAUGH
LEIGH WANLESS
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
TL Simmons
Last start 4th of 10 at Gympie Bm55 on June 15 over 850m, 3.5 len behind City Chick with 55.5kg at $7. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Thangool Bm50 on June 3 over 1075m, 3.5 len behind Barry's Lane with 56kg at $16. Will find this too difficult.
8
KARL ZECHNER
GOLD, GREEN STAR, STARS ON SLEEVES, GOLD CAP, GREEN STAR