Kempsey   19 Sep 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

AKUBRA HATS BENCHMARK 66 HANDICAP 1250m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 28)   Rail: True.  

Strong early tempo with Crowie's Shout and Sixfootone leading the way over Burraneer Buoy. SIXFOOTONE (9) is yet to strike through this campaign but is knocking on the door. Peaking now and is drawn to get all the favours. The one to beat. BURRANEER BUOY (6) went desperately close to making it two on the bounce to kick off the campaign. Strips fitter again and is a third-up winner. Main danger. CROWIE'S SHOUT (5) gave a bold sight when resuming at Taree, only to feel the pinch and was ambushed late. Strips fitter as he steps out to a pet trip. Big chance. SUPREME COMMAND (4) was far from his best here last star when tailing right off. Form prior was solid. Extensive gear changes could see a sharp bounce back. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sixfootone to win.
1 31x32 BUCK PHAROAH
NEIL GODBOLT
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 63.0KG
R N Godbolt & Mrs M M Godbolt
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Taree Bm82 on August 16 over 1005m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind De Poet carrying 55kg at $4. Second run from a spell settled towards the rear 2nd of 12 at Taree Bm66 on August 26 over 1005m, slow going 0.5 len behind Telegraph with 63kg at $9. Tough task ahead this time.
11
Yellow, Red Hoops, Dark Blue Cap
2 x2278 WONDERWHEN
BRETT DODSON
6YO  BROWN  MARE 61.0KG
D J Richardson
Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at Grafton Bm66 on September 9 over 1420m, 5.5 len behind Frappes with 60kg at $11. Before that 7th of 11 at Casino Casino Cup Bm83 on August 10 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Lady Shotgun carrying 55kg at $7. Each-way threat on best form.
3
COURTNEY BELLAMY
Red, Yellow Chevrons And Stars On Sleeves, Red Cap, Yellow Stars
3 6x856 INVASIVE
LUKE PEPPER
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby), C Fisher, D Goodwin, J Harris, G Olsson, Mrs N Ross, S Schleemann, Jimlee Racing (Mgr: Ms L Caff), Pigs Punting (Mgr: J Apicella), Steelies Racing (Mgr: Ms L Caff), Dads n Lads (Mgr: W R Falconer), Darby Racing Miss Alabama (Mgr: S G Darby), H Gunther & K M Woodman
Useful type. Last start 6th of 9 at Tamworth Tamw Rush Bm82 on August 27 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Deep Rouge carrying 55kg at $10. The run before that 5th of 12 at Dubbo Cupsprint Bm85 on August 11 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Custo carrying 53.5kg at $61. In the mix.
9
C REITH
WHITE, NAVY BLUE DARBY RACING LOGOS, NAVY BLUE ARMBANDS AND CAP WITH LOGO
4 16120 SUPREME COMMAND
GLEN MILLIGAN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
G R Milligan & Ms V P Milligan
Useful type. Most recently ran last of 11 at this track Ctry Cl2 on September 2 over 1250m, 11 len behind Super Jaie with 60.5kg at $5. The run before that came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Taree Bm66 on August 26 over 1255m, slow going 0.6 len behind Zenti carrying 58kg at $4. Worth forgiving and can turn things around.
8
TEIGHAN WORSNOP
Red, Gold Sleeves
5 215x8 CROWIE'S SHOUT
MARC QUINN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Kelly Family Racing, J R Moffitt, C J Crowe & E Rakip
Second run back. First-up after four months 8th of 12 at Taree Bm66 on August 26 over 1005m, slow going 3 len behind Telegraph carrying 58.5kg at $12. Previously second-up second last of 14 at Randwick Highway-C3 on December 30 over 1200m, 7 len behind Gallant Star with 52kg at $61. Rates highly and is among the leading hopes.
7
LIAM BLANCH
Yellow, Green four leaf clover, Light Blue Sleeves, Pink Cap, Yellow Pom Pom
6 79x14 BURRANEER BUOY
TODD HOWLETT
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
P F Cruickshank, J Hasson, J Nikolovski, K T Radnidge, F Connolly, M J Howlett, T Nikocovski, G M Long, Mrs K Keys, Miss G McGann & T Mathers
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming came from midfield and won by 0.7 len at Tamworth Cl2 August 16 over 1200m in the wet defeating Chestime carrying 59kg at $8. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Mudgee Ctry Bm66 on September 8 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Haiku Star carrying 59.5kg at $5. Hard to beat if he brings his A-game.
4
BEN LOOKER
GREEN, BLACK CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES
7 1000x TAYLA'S ONE
GLEN MILLIGAN
6YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
G R Milligan, Ms V P Milligan, Mrs M Milligan, Pine Lodge Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs B I O'donnell), D P Tracey, Mrs I Schubert, J M Kime & Ms T A H Hull
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 13 at Grafton Bm74 March 7 over 1175m, 10 len behind Maximum Vortex with 55kg at $19. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.6 len Taree Bm58 Cl2+ January 9 over 1007m slow track defeating The Wolf carrying 59kg at $2.90. Unlikely to feature.
10
Red, Gold Sleeves
8 x0095 IMPRINTED
LYN THOMSON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J Swadling, H Parton, Ms L J Thomson & Mrs J H Wright
Last start 5th of 12 at Grafton Bm66 on September 9 over 1420m, 4 len behind Frappes carrying 56kg at $26. The run before that second last of 10 at Taree Bm66 on August 26 over 1255m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Zenti carrying 60kg at $26. Prepared to overlook.
6
J GRISEDALE
ORANGE, RED STRIPED SLEEVES, RED CAP
9 2x534 SIXFOOTONE
JAKE HULL
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
J J O'Connor & P Mathews
Going well. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Scone Cl3 on August 30 over 1300m, 1.4 len behind Recap carrying 57.5kg at $5. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Newcastle Bm64 on August 15 over 1200m, in the wet; 2 len behind French Marine with 58kg at $15. Rates well on best and expected to be right in the finish.
2
D PEISLEY
BLACK, WHITE BRACES, PURPLE STRIPE, SLEEVES, CAP
10 820x7 EXTESSIVE
KRIS LEES
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Australian Bloodstock, G P Nixon, L G Nixon, A W Brooks, N B Whatmore, D R McAleenan, Ms JA Halverson, B F P Thoroughbreds, N P Williams, M Tildsley, J Karlovsky, S M Humphries, D W G Green, Racewinners (Mgr: S L Dowling), Z T Roddy, J Ashcroft, S I T T Racing, Tiger Tess & D Gogovski
Second run back. First-up after five months 7th of 10 at Muswellbrook F&M Bm66 on August 22 over 1280m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Lady Soames with 60kg at $12. Previously second-up 14th of 18 at Gold Coast 3&4yo F&M Cl4-Sw on January 6 over 1300m, 7 len behind Junqueira with 58.5kg at $101. Fitter and can do a lot better.
5
BENJAMIN OSMOND
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black SLEEVES,White CheckED,BLACK CAP,WHITE CHECKED
11 09846 STRATUM CHIEF
T J HIGGINS
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
T J Higgins & A M Lee
Most recently 6th of 14 at Grafton Bm50 on August 31 over 1400m, 6 len behind Pride Of Ashleigh carrying 59kg at $26. The race before that 4th of 8 at Taree Ctry Cl2 on August 16 over 1405m, on a wet track; 2.25 len behind Lord Akomeed carrying 55.5kg at $21. Looking to others.
1
KACIE ADAMS
WHITE, BLACK SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP