Port Lincoln 29 Sep 2024
GOING: G(4)
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McDonald's Benchmark 68 Handicap 1350m Track: Good 4 Clouds (Max: 16) |
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Genuine tempo with the speedy Sino Witness leading the way. STORM VOYAGER (10) has struggled to threaten of late but should find this easier. Shoulders a strong record on her home track and is expected to play a major role. FINAL CHANCE (5) has improved with each run this campaign. Peaking now as he steps out to a preferred trip. Bold showing anticipated. CUBAN LORD (12) gave backers a bold sight last start at Port Augusta, only to get collard on the post. Drops back in trip four weeks between runs, keeping the legs ticking over with a soft trial here. Carries a feather with the 3kg claimer going on. Don't take lightly. HEY MICHAEL (4) will be looking to pick up where he left off last campaign. Lead-up trial suggests he can. SUGGESTED PLAY: Siding with Storm Voyager.
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| 1 | 08638 |
I NEED A DRINK
J DUNN & K BISHOP 6YO BAY GELDING 63.0KG T Black, J Jessup, K Haines, J D & K B Racing Useful type. Returns from a 57-day let-up. At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 8 at Murray Bridge 1Mw-Ly on August 3 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Maracourt carrying 58.5kg at $17. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Gawler Nmw on July 6 over 1700m, slow going 2.5 len behind Leader's Pride carrying 59.5kg at $15. Holds claims on best form, could find this too sharp though. |
3 MATT CHADWICK |
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| 2 | 4214x |
SINO WITNESS
J BRANFORD & H DORWARD 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG L G Hurrell, A M Wiseman, Mrs L Cummins, K Glover, C Wheare, G Morton, F Slape, D M Beard, S Kay, G R Beard, B Pearce, L T Dearman, K D Murphy & M P Broad Is first-up after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at Streaky Bay St B Cup Bm70 March 23 over 1800m, 4 len behind Shakespeare with 61kg at $3. First up last campaign fifth of 10 at this track Bm66 October 1 over 1350m, 2.5 len behind I Need A Drink with 54.5kg at $17. Can make his presence felt. |
8 MS S METCALFE |
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| 3 | 0342x |
MIDNIGHT BRAWLER
J BRANFORD & H DORWARD 9YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG C A Dorward, Mrs H M Dorward, Ms J F Branford & B G Branford Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign second of 7 at Streaky Bay St B Cup Bm70 March 23 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind Shakespeare with 56.5kg at $11. Previously first up; ninth of 12 at this track Bm74 November 26 over 1250m, 6 len behind Jaazeb with 62kg at $19. Cannot make a strong case. |
2 CAITLYN MUNRO |
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| 4 | 1711x |
HEY MICHAEL
WAYLON HORNHARDT 6YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG W Hornhardt, M Hotstone, G Gladzbrook, G Seagrin & J A Disseldorp Resuming today after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign by 2.75 len Port Augusta Bm60 May 5 over 1396m defeating Seven Secrets carrying 57.5kg at $11. When resuming last campaign eighth of 10 at Kingscote 0-54 Hcp February 18 2023 over 1215m, 5.5 len behind Scout's Honour with 56.5kg at $9. Definite winning hope fresh. |
12 POLLY BREWSTER |
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| 5 | 0x083 |
FINAL CHANCE
SCOTT WHITTLE 8YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Ms E Whittle Useful type. At the latest run eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Bordertown Bm66 on September 13 over 1200m, 4 len behind Just Like Lisa carrying 57.5kg at $5. The run before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at Morphettville Parks Nmw Bm70 on September 7 over 1000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Babayka carrying 58kg at $61. Nicely placed and is one of the key chances. |
11 SAIRYN FAWKE |
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| 6 | 4x050 |
THE ART OF FLYING
JUSTIN PICKERING 6YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Willis Racing At the latest run 13th of 15 at Mt Gambier Bm62 on September 22 over 1550m, in the wet; 28 len behind Unamerican carrying 59kg at $12. The start before that 5th of 9 at Naracoorte Bm66 on August 30 over 1200m, on heavy track; 1.75 len behind Lunar Solar carrying 60kg at $11. This no easier and others rate better. |
7 MARGARET COLLETT |
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| 7 | 3x018 |
INORDINATE
J DUNN & K BISHOP 7YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG JD & KB Racing, G. Taplin, P.Hill Returns from a 50-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 8 at Morphettville Nmw on August 10 over 1800m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Delta Tango with 53kg at $26. The start before that won by 1.5 len at Gawler 0-56 July 28 over 1722m on a heavy track defeating Rockbarton Road carrying 58.5kg at $12. Looks suited to contest, don’t underestimate. |
1 ALANA LIVESEY |
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| 8 | 2479x |
SUPER VALENTINE
J DUNN & K BISHOP 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG A Bain, J M Durnberger-Smith, Miss R Cooper, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, B P Fitzgerald, B G O'Keefe & Mrs H M Jeffery Resuming. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Gawler Bm58 June 10 over 1700m, soft track; 7 len behind Fortis In Armis with 61kg at $26. Previously first up; second of 9 at Strathalbyn Cl1 January 14 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Mystery Deel carrying 59kg at $2.80. Others make more appeal. |
5 ROCHELLE MILNES |
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| 9 | 9085x |
MOUNT MADEIRA
J DUNN & K BISHOP 8YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG T R Black, Ms K E Haines, J A Jessup & JD & KB Racing (Mgr: J Dunn) Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fifth of 11 at this track Bm62 April 7 over 1750m, 3.5 len behind Grinzinger Allee with 56.5kg at $17. When resuming last campaign fourth of 9 at this track Bm68 October 1 over 1210m, 5 len behind Irish Mist with 54kg at $41. Not likely to feature. |
9 BROOKE KING |
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| 10 | 56204 |
STORM VOYAGER
DARRYL CARRISON 9YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Mrs K Carrison, L Forrester, G K Forrester, S M Kelly, J K Carrison & Miss S J Carrison At the latest run in a small field at Bordertown Bm66 on September 13 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Just Like Lisa carrying 51kg at $8.50. The start before that ran last of 13 at Balaklava Bm56 on August 21 over 1200m, slow going 18 len behind Our Shining Star carrying 57kg at $13. Capable enough on her day and is a key runner. |
10 MONIKA WOLANIN |
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| 11 | x3855 |
DANORO PRINCE
SHYLIE WILLIAMS 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG D C Binney, K R Mann, Mrs D A Lane, Ms S A Williams, A M Ward, P J Murphy & Ms A R Cox Comes off a 53 day let-up. Last start 5th of 12 at Gawler 0-56 on August 7 over 1700m, slow going 8 len behind Vee Rod with 60kg at $17. The run before that 5th of 14 at Murray Bridge 0-56 on July 3 over 1800m, slow going 4.5 len behind Jamrock with 59kg at $26. Among the chances. |
4 TEAGAN VOORHAM |
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| 12 | 70472 |
CUBAN LORD
WAYLON HORNHARDT 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG W Hornhardt & G Buckley Most recently gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 9 at Port Augusta Cl1-Sw on September 1 over 1867m, 0.5 len behind Ketchikan carrying 59kg at $9. The race before that ran last of 7 at Gawler Cl1-Sw on August 7 over 2100m, slow going 5 len behind Hot Flush carrying 59kg at $10. Winning chance. |
6 ALAN LAI |
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| 13 | 210x5 |
PROBATE
TRAVIS DOUDLE 4YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG E Doudle Second-up. First-up after six months 5th of 9 at Murray Bridge Cl1 on September 18 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Solar Mist carrying 59.5kg at $10. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at Benalla Mdn-Sw February 20 over 1206m defeating Pretty Penguin with 57kg at $4. Is a second up winner, worth respecting. |
11 TEAGAN VOORHAM |
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