Moruya   17 Sep 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

SCB DISTRIBUTORS LEGEND OF THE SOUTH OCTOBER 4TH BENCHMARK 74 HANDICAP 1010m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 17)   Rail: True.  

A strong tempo assured with Scoffa leading the charge. FOURTH SPARGO (5) saves her best for this course and trip and is racing in a rich vein of form. Gave them a galloping lesson at the latest when a solid winner over the 1020m here on August 30. Expected to go close again from the inside gate. GOGOL (1) tough gelding racing in a rich vein of form. Up sharply in class when sat on the speed for a gritty fourth over 1206m at Canberra Acton on August 23. Inside gate and the claim keep him in the calculations. SCOFFA (8) up in grade for this and will relish the big weight drop after holding on well with the 62.5kg to secure fourth over 1000m at Wagga on September 5. Stays in the mix. GORUSH LIGHTNING (4) improvement is anticipated back to this distance today after struggling at his last three runs. Has a sound record at this trip and can easily show up today. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 5,1,8,4.
1 44514 GOGOL
GARRY KIRKUP
8YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Kirkup Racing (Mgr: B Kirkup)
Useful type. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Canberra Acton Open Bm85 on August 23 over 1206m, 0.9 len behind Tulla Park with 57kg at $21. Before that won by a long-neck at Wagga Wagga Whiz August 11 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Spinosaurus carrying 56.5kg at $14. Recent efforts are good enough for this.
2
TEAGHAN MARTIN
white,red sash,blue sleeves,white seams,red cap
2 1228x MASTER JOE
SCOTT COLLINGS
7YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Dr I Wilden Constantin, A J Wilden-Constantin, M L Wilden-Constantin & Mrs J M Wilden-Constantin
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Canberra Fed Opn Bm85 December 1 over 1000m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Iron Will carrying 55.5kg at $5. Previous preparation first-up won by neck Goulburn Bm66 September 22 over 1000m defeating Bold Offa with 61kg at $1.70. Wide gate will make it tough.
9
NICK HEYWOOD
WHITE, NAVY BLUE M, ROYAL BLUE, GOLD HOOPED SLEEVES, WHITE, NAVY QUARTERED CAP
3 8x356 DEVINE MISS
NORM GARDNER
6YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Mrs D G Gardner, N F Gardner, Mrs N L Wunsch, Mrs M L West, Miss B K Gardner & K J K Burke
Most recently eased back early on 6th of 12 at Canberra Acton Open Bm85 on August 23 over 1206m, 5 len behind Tulla Park with 53.5kg at $12. The start before that 5th of 9 at Canterbury F&M Bm64 on August 7 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Zeitung carrying 58.5kg at $41. Comes into this in ordinary form. Others preferred.
4
MS OLIVIA DALTON
ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW CHEVRONS, YELLOW AND WHITE CHECKED ARMBANDS AND QUARTERED CAP
4 62098 GORUSH LIGHTNING
MICHAEL GATTY
10YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
M J Gatty, Ms M T Victory & K Gatty
Useful type. Returns from a 30-day let-up. Last start second last of 9 at this track Scc Cup on August 18 over 1435m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Laurel Hill with 57kg at $17. The run before that 9th of 11 at Canberra Acton Tab Fed Open 84 on July 26 over 1206m, 5.5 len behind Tulla Park with 53kg at $26. Improver over this trip.
5
MS JESS TAYLOR
WHITE, ROYAL BLUE YOKE, COLLAR, HOOPED SLEEVES
5 22131 FOURTH SPARGO
MARK GEE
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
A G Hartnell & Dr N J Hartnell
Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track Bm66 August 30 over 1020m defeating Selhurst Park carrying 60kg at $1.90. The race before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track Cl3 on August 18 over 1020m, slow going 0.7 len behind I'm A Steel carrying 59.5kg at $2.80. The one to beat again.
1
LOUISE DAY
YELLOW, WHITE BRACES, RED SLEEVES AND CAP
6 3390x DELIGHTFUL DREAM
MITCHELL MALONEY-STONE
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
A Maloney-Stone, M Maloney-Stone & J J R Partnership (Mgr: P A Jones)
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 14 at this track Bm74 June 28 over 1200m, soft track; 7 len behind No Drama with 58kg at $67. Previously first up; ran last of 11 at this track Bm66 April 26 over 1010m, 3 len behind Rare Beauty carrying 62.5kg at $9. Plenty of more attractive propositions in this race.
8
CORIAH KEATINGS
NAVY BLUE, BRIGHT PINK SLEEVES, WHITE CAP
7 x345x PRINCESTON
ROSS MCCONVILLE
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Tullimbar Pty Ltd Syndicate (Mgr: R M McConville)
First-up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Gosford Prov Bm68 March 16 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Cecil Street Lad with 55kg at $9.50. Previously first up; third of 8 at Goulburn Bm58 February 15 over 1000m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Eight Of A Kind carrying 59.5kg at $4.50. Can sprint well fresh.
7
SHAUN GUYMER
DEEP SKY BLUE, BROWN EPAULETTES AND STRIPED CAP
8 x2014 SCOFFA
GEOFFREY CROTHERS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
G D Crothers & Ms K L Webb
Racing well. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 14 at Wagga Ctry Bm58 on September 5 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Xspiritous with 62.5kg at $3.50. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at Wagga Ctry Bm58 August 26 over 1000m on a heavy track defeating Love Rat with 60.5kg at $3. Up in grade with fitness on his side.
3
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Lime Green, Red Quarters, Black SLEEVES, WHITE Diamonds, LIME GREEN CAP, RED SEAMS
9 28322 SELHURST PARK
MICHAEL GATTY
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
M J Gatty, Ms M T Victory, K R Gatty, K Gatty & Dr M P Curtis
Form hard to fault. Most recently came from the tail of the field 2nd of 10 at this track Bm66 on August 30 over 1020m, 0.8 len behind Fourth Spargo carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 10 at this track Cl3 on August 18 over 1020m, on a slow track; head behind I'm A Steel carrying 57kg at $17. Impressed last start. Close to breaking through and must be respected.
6
AMY MCLUCAS
WHITE, ROYAL BLUE YOKE, HOOPED SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE COLLAR