Tamworth   05 Jul 2024
 
GOING: S(5)

MCDONALDS TAMWORTH CLASS 2 & ABOVE BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1200m

Track: SOFT5   Clouds (Max: 16)   Rail: True Entire.  

Starane has the pace to take control early. BIJARA (13) improving mare returning from a let-up. Scored a dominant length victory over today's course and distance on May 21 and since fitted with two trials. Can continue where she left off last time in. CAPITAMY (18) was taken back from the outside gate and warmed up late when a tough fourth over 1200m here on June 21. Drawn out again and sure to be doing his best work late. Go close. STARANE (2) kicked off the campaign with a win two runs ago. Up in grade at latest when had no luck from the wide draw finishing seventh over 1100m at Dubbo on June 19. Can sneak into the minor money. SLUSH FUND (19) resumes today from a lengthy break. Showed ability last time in and fitted with two searching 1000m trials. Stays in the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 13,18,2,19.
1 00710 SHEN GUI
LOU MARY
8YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
Ms J L Good, L Mary, Ms S A Beames & TJG Good
Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 13 at Muswellbrook Bm66 on June 17 over 1450m, on a slow track; 26 len behind Bangetta carrying 59.5kg at $11. The run before that won by 0.9 len at Dubbo Cge Bm58 June 7 over 1300m in the wet defeating Fifty Five Mustang carrying 61.5kg at $13. Wide draw a test.
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Silver, Pink Crossed Sashes
2 16x17 STARANE
PAUL CLISBY
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 62.0KG
P Clisby, IL Johnston, P J Colley, G P Chapman, Miss T L Ratcliff & Ms S Lillewhyte
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up won by 2.75 len at Parkes Bm58 May 19 over 1000m in soft going defeating Sparkingly with 58.5kg at $3.80. Second run from a spell 7th of 12 at Dubbo Cannonball Bm86 on June 19 over 1100m, slow going 11 len behind Compelling Truth carrying 51kg at $26. Racing well. Has strong claims.
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SHAYLEIGH INGELSE
GREEN, PINK DIAMOND, PINK AND WHITE STRIPED SLEEVES, PINK CAP
3 19426 TOOMUCHINFORMATION
JOSEPH BURGES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
S Zanker, M W Bransdon, Mrs R A Bransdon, Mrs K S O'Reilly, J Jokantas, A S Crawford, Mrs J W Crawford & A W O'Reilly
Most recently 6th of 11 at this track Ctry Bm58 on June 21 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3 len behind King Larry with 59.5kg at $13. The race before that 2nd of 13 at Taree Ctry Bm58 on May 27 over 1000m, in the wet; 0.7 len behind Cool Fizz with 59kg at $5.50. Drawn to enjoy the perfect run.
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GLENN CAHILL
 BLACK, RED CHEVRONS, RED SLEEVES, BLACK STARS, RED CAP, BLACK STARS
4 61x34 MIDNIGHT DREAM
PAUL CLISBY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
P Clisby & D J Woods
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 3rd of 13 at Dubbo Ctry Bm58 on May 25 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Cumnock carrying 60.5kg at $4. Second-up 4th of 11 at Dubbo Ctry Cl3 on June 19 over 1100m, slow going 1.3 len behind Somerton Sniper carrying 55kg at $12. Not for ours.
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GREEN, PINK DIAMOND, PINK AND WHITE STRIPED SLEEVES, PINK CAP
5 31x22 SPIRIT OF PLUTO
TODD PAYNE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
M G W Taylor
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd of 10 at Armidale Bm58 on May 28 over 1100m, slow going 4.5 len behind She's Exotic carrying 59kg at $19. Second-up 2nd of 13 at this track Bm58 on June 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Bjorn Ironside with 58.5kg at $17. Has to find improvement.
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MOLLIE FITZGERALD
YELLOW, RED STRIPE, RED SLEEVES AND CAP
6 33461 WHO EVER THOUGHT
JEREMY GASK
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
M J Abdallah
Useful gelding. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Scone Ctry Bm58 June 11 over 1300m in soft going defeating Social Outcast carrying 57kg at $10. The race before that 6th of 14 at this track Ctry Cl1 on May 10 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Tornado Express with 58kg at $4. Won last start and is well-placed again.
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A GIBBONS
Light Blue, Lilac Vee, Quartered Cap
7 64494 GIVING DELIGHT
RODNEY NORTHAM
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Hopetoun Lodge Racing (Mgr: T F Martin)
Has been about the mark of late including a last start fourth over 1300m at Dubbo. Has ability but might find this too tough.
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SEA GREEN, MAUVE SASH, SEA GREEN CAP, MAUVE SPOT CAP
8 x5346 ISLAND LEGEND
HOLLY WILLIAMS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs W R Williams, J C Williams, Mrs M M Morley, R G Morley, R L Kane, C Johns, W A Sewell, J D Hope-Johnstone, Baillie Racing (Mgr: A R Baillie), N F Alexander, Mrs W M Carlile, P Carlile & A J Donehue
Last start crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 6th of 13 at this track Bm58 on June 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Bjorn Ironside with 58kg at $21. The run before that 4th of 14 at this track Cg&E Bm58 on May 21 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Astrolith with 61kg at $5. Looks safely held on recent runs.
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JACK BAKER
BLACK, LIGHT BLUE STRIPE, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK AND LIGHT BLUE QUARTERED CAP,collar
9 6x426 LADY SOAMES
KRIS LEES
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 60.0KG
Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L G Murrell), J A Murray, Two Fish Combo, Lees Racing Pty Ltd, R M Harvey, D L Nufer, G Morley, T Walters, S M Humphries, C J Burge, B G Taylor, F J Elmer, M C Elmer, J Ashcroft, M W James & J Lovett
Useful type. Resumes off a 39 day let-up. Last start 6th of 13 at Taree Cl2 on May 27 over 1400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Shihab carrying 58kg at $6.50. Before that 2nd of 14 at Taree Bm58 on May 20 over 1250m, on a wet track; neck behind Wilderness Star carrying 59kg at $6. Watch for a big final furlong.
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BENJAMIN OSMOND
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black and White Checked Sleeves And Cap
10 14239 TURNAWAY
CAMERON CROCKETT
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
C Crockett, A J Carroll, D J Williams, P H Aston, B J Langtry, D Willoughby, T Hayman, B D Smith, The Pumpking (Mgr: M J Malone), A J Campbell, J L Colwell, S V Pearson, D J Cattell, J G Minehan, J A Noble, M F Noble, T Bennett & T G Martin
Last start 9th of 11 at Scone Bm58 on June 23 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Senshi with 61kg at $8.50. The run before that came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Scone Ctry Bm58 on June 11 over 1300m, slow going neck behind Who Ever Thought carrying 60.5kg at $8. Nicely placed to bounce back.
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 aqua blue, BLACK BRACES, ARMBANDS AND STRIPED CAP
11 89210 GOLDEN COW
CARLOS ANTONIO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 60.0KG
C Antonio
Useful type. Most recently 10th of 12 at Scone Bm66 on June 23 over 1000m, on a slow track; 8 len behind I'm Not Slew carrying 55kg at $21. Before that won by 0.9 len at Dubbo Ctry Cl1 June 7 over 1100m in the wet defeating Star Bling carrying 55kg at $26. Beaten comfortably last time out but this suits.
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ELLA DREW
Aqua BLUE, SILVER DIAMOND, DIAMONDS SLEEVES
12 2329x TORNADO LIGHT
TRACEY BARTLEY
6YO  BR/BL  MARE 60.0KG
L D Bradbery, Miss J L Wardrop, G F Adams, Ms T A Quinn & B Mitchell
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Canterbury Bm64 November 17 over 1900m, 7 len behind Brynner with 54.5kg at $15. When resuming last campaign 11th of 14 at Scone Bm58 July 14 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Extessive carrying 58kg at $11. Major upset if she won.
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JAKE PRACEY HOLMES
Cerise, White Armbands And Cap
13 77431 BIJARA
CODY MORGAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
C G Morgan, Greenhaven Park Stud (Mgr: P A Colley), Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), D I Hollyman, D J Noble, C J G Peacock, J W West, Ms N Rodgers, T W Cheng & Tuakana Racing No.3 (Mgr: K Pearson)
Going well. Resumes off a 45 day let-up. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track F&M Bm58 May 21 over 1200m defeating Naked Eye carrying 59kg at $6. The race before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 13 at Warren Bm50 on April 20 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind My Oddette with 57kg at $3.30. Can get the job done again.
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AARON BULLOCK
GREEN, YELLOW STAR AND ARMBANDS
14 x8123 DUPENNY
BRETT THOMPSON
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Mrs N A Atkinson & R S Atkinson
At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Dubbo Ctry Cl3 on June 19 over 1100m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Somerton Sniper with 55kg at $19. Before that 2nd of 13 at Dubbo Ctry Bm58 on May 25 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind Cumnock carrying 57.5kg at $5. Improvement required to threaten in this field.
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MIKAYLA WEIR
Orange, Royal Blue Chevrons ,orange sleeves,blue Armbands
15 x4641 MAGIC SHOT
CODY MORGAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Group One Thoroughbreds, J J Azzopardi, Group One Magic Touch, Lord Wolf Racing (Mgr: A P Proctor), Hair Of The Horse, P M Smith, D J O'Shannassy, J Jokantas, B King, W Burrows, M Carroll, J Beech & W Gordon
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 40-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.5 len at Gunnedah Cl1 May 26 over 1400m defeating St Roy carrying 57.5kg at $3. The run before that 4th of 8 at Taree Bm58 on April 28 over 1412m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Tough Case with 58.5kg at $6.50. Last-start winner worth including
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SIENA GRIMA
ORANGE, BLACK GROUP ONE THOROUGHBREDS LOGO, ORANGE CAP
16 27x82 FOOLISH
KIM WAUGH
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
M E Waugh, Ms J Pugh, B Tompson, G L Johnston, L J Robertson, Ms C Crute, L C McMahon, K Wheatley & Miss C O'Connor,
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 8th of 12 at Wyong Cg&E Bm64 on June 6 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Life Coach with 55kg at $17. Second-up 2nd of 12 at Muswellbrook Bm58 on June 17 over 1280m, on a slow track; head behind Lake Mac Lily with 56.5kg at $3.50. Likely to find this a bit tough.
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MILLIE THOMPSON
Pink, Lilac Five Stars And Sleeves
17 2x153 CUMNOCK
BRETT THOMPSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Dr R J Slack-Smith & Mrs J L Slack-Smith
Most recently 3rd of 11 at Scone Bm58 on June 23 over 1300m, on a slow track; neck behind Senshi with 59.5kg at $7.50. Before that 5th of 10 at Scone Ctry Bm58 on June 11 over 1300m, slow going 0.6 len behind Regatta with 59.5kg at $9.50. In the mix again.
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WHITE, ORANGE HOOPS AND CAP
18 11794 CAPITAMY
JEREMY SYLVESTER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms L M Moore, D M Bates & Mrs A Bennett
Last start 4th of 13 at this track Bm58 on June 21 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Bjorn Ironside with 60kg at $13. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at Wyong Cg&E Bm64 on June 6 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Life Coach carrying 56kg at $17. Thereabouts last start and looks a definite winning hope.
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ROBBIE DOWNEY
BLACK, RED HOOPS,GREEN BAND,RED CAP
19 1414x SLUSH FUND
JASON DEAMER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Dynamic Syndications Racing (Mgr: D W Watt), G Downard, G Tew, N A Mcilfatrick, A Cranes, J M Nassim, Mrs L A Butler, A Mitchell, T Krezo, G Cooper, Mrs P Smith, Mrs M R Rice, K B Rice, L Seminara, B B Wong, Rexann (Mgr: I R Cornwell), S Davidson & Wolfpack Plus One (Mgr: J C Lovegrove)
Resuming today after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 9 at Taree Bm58 February 2 over 1262m, 4.5 len behind Sixfootone carrying 58kg at $4. Previously first up; sixth of 8 at Wyong 3yo Mdn November 11 over 1000m, 6 len behind Prima Bella carrying 58kg at $3.80. Certainly one to consider.
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ASHLEY MORGAN
WHITE, DYNAMIC SYNDICATIONS LOGO, RED CAP
20 0480x LEICA MODEL
STIRLING OSLAND
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs C L Osland
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at Coffs Harbour Cl3 March 11 over 1200m, in the wet; 11 len behind Moskeeta carrying 55kg at $81. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 3 len win. Armidale F&M Mdn October 9 over 1100m defeating Serifice carrying 58kg at $6. Among the main contenders.
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BEN LOOKER
PURPLE, SILVER TRIDENT, SEAMS SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP