Eagle Farm   28 Sep 2024
 
GOING: H(8)

XXXX BENCHMARK 62 Handicap 1200m

Track: HEAVY 8   Rain (Max: 17)   Rail: Out 2m Entire. (Pent: 5.96).  

Solid early tempo assured from Antonito. ANTONITO (5) is a leader who's been beaten a nose at both his starts this preparation as a short-priced favourite. Finds easier than last time and has a handy 3kg claim. Has been saved for this and draws to advantage. In a sharp barn and is ready to win. DAMO DAYZ (2) resumes for the premier barn and has shown enough to say he's a chance. Finds easier and has trialled well. Will give away a start but will finish hard under Callow's strong riding. MORE LOVE (12) did a good job in a resuming win. Lightly-raced with upside so could go on with it. WONDERLAND STAR (9) is worth keeping safe fresh. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Antonito.
1 382x1 CAPITAL CHASE
STUART KENDRICK
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
M P Sherrin
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after five months favourite; won by a neck at Sunshine Coast Bm58 September 15 over 1000m defeating Hearts Are Racing carrying 61kg at $1.90. Previously second-up 5th of 14 at Gold Coast Mm Mdn on January 6 over 1100m, 6 len behind Barassi carrying 57kg at $51. Strips fitter and is worth a look.
9
RED, ORANGE HOOPS, DIAMOND CHECKS SLEEVES AND RED CAP
2 1066x DAMO DAYZ
TONY GOLLAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: L Huddy)
Resuming. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at this track Bm70 March 16 over 1400m, 7 len behind Naval Trader carrying 57.5kg at $11. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len this track Cl1 January 26 over 1200m slow track defeating Lovewillcomelater carrying 58.5kg at $2.50. Keep very safe.
9
N CALLOW
MAROON, GOLD DIAGONAL STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, GOLD CAP
3 8x90x OUTBURST
MICHAEL LAKEY
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
Miss S A Conway, A J Lakey, Miss Z K Firth, W Lakey, E P Gordon, Mrs K A Gordon, Mrs A C Jeffrey, Miss P Callaghan, M Cobb, C S McCain & Mrs D Stackelberg
Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign when last of 10 at Ipswich Bm68 May 1 over 1350m, soft track; 95 len behind Centre Bounce with 58kg at $15. Previously first up; ninth of 11 at Doomben Bm65 April 17 over 1350m, 5.5 len behind Skywriter carrying 60kg at $17. Hard to have in this field.
5
M POTGIETER
Apricot, Black Cap
4 5x114 PORT ERIN
BEN HULL
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
R N Manson, Mrs J A Manson, A J Hill, M Woodhouse, A Hill, S Buchanan, L Hill, G L Hill, W Crooks & G B Pepper
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 1.3 len at Sunshine Coast Mdn August 4 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Catalan Comet carrying 60kg at $2.60. Last start came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Gold Coast Bm58 September 7 over 1000m defeating Adoradec with 61kg at $2.60. Racing well. Facing tougher opposition but is flying and has claims.
5
KIRK MATHESON
WHITE, PURPLE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,WHITE SLEEVES, PURPLE Chevron , GREEN Chevron , PURPLE CAP
5 15x22 ANTONITO
DAVID VANDYKE
4YO  BLACK  GELDING 60.0KG
W A Veall, Pryde Racing (Mgr: M Pryde), G J Condon, W G Johns, R McNeill, L R Chataway, J S Brown, Mrs D M Carbis, DVD Racing (Mgr: D J Vandyke), J P Munt & A D Tonge
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 11 at Doomben Cl1 on August 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; nose behind Mystic Mac with 57.5kg at $3.50. Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at Sunshine Coast Cl3 on September 1 over 1200m, nose behind Riviera Blue with 56.5kg at $2.10. Strong winning chance.
2
JASPER FRANKLIN
PURPLE, BLACK HARP, GOLD DOUBLE SASH,PURPLE CAP,GOLD Pom Pom
6 x281x ANARCHY
LINDSAY HATCH
7YO  BR/BL  GELDING 60.0KG
Klemley Park (Mgr: Ms S M Leyshan)
Resumes after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation to post a big 3.5 len win. Kilcoy Cg&E Bm58 May 3 over 1200m slow track defeating Holy Trojan with 60kg at $2.60. Previously first up; second of 11 at Warwick Bm60 March 12 over 1200m, a nose behind Masterplan with 59kg at $9.50. Capable of a good showing.
8
M RODD
Red, White Sash, Hooped Sleeves
7 169x3 DEFERENTIAL
JAMES HEALY
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
First Light Racing Pty Ltd, A Tarrant, Mrs A J Jack, D Sinnitt, D James, E J Collins, J Brown, K J Ashe, M B Johnson, M McNally, M Willson, R J Bartlett, J Donohue, J Meckletburgh, Mrs K L McLaughlin, Nova Clause, D C S S Racing, Harmony Racing & Horsey Pennies
Resuming. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 June 9 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Thunder Mania with 59kg at $5.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.5 len Sunshine Coast Cg&E Mdn-Sw February 18 over 1200m in the wet defeating Pinkus carrying 58kg at $2.30. Others preferred.
7
TIFFANI BROOKER
Navy Blue,White,Gold Crescent, Gold Cap
8 0718x CAPITAL CEE
STUART KENDRICK
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
S Porter, R Murphy, B W Daley, A G Smith, G J Ovenden, I J Corazzol, M Beitz, M A McLean, R J Carrett, Wessel Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C J Wessel), Kendrick Racing (Mgr: S W Kendrick) & Horse Ventures (Mgr: M B Sandblom)
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at Ipswich 3yo Bm68 April 10 over 1350m, soft track; 7 len behind Disney Castle carrying 57kg at $9. Previously first up; 11th of 16 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn-Sw January 19 over 1000m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Shadowen carrying 57kg at $7.50. Others offer more appeal.
6
CODY COLLIS
WHITE, ROYAL BLUE FIVE STARS, ROYAL BLUE AND WHITE STARS SLEEVES AND CAP
9 1190x WONDERLAND STAR
MATTHEW DUNN
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Calladunn, G W Henderson, Ms S C Carnes, Ralph Johns Family (Mgr: G R Johns), J E Maxwell, B N Schmidt, N V Schmidt, W J Watts, Mrs A C Watts, P L Mills, E Hussain, E C Fiddock, PPPB (Mgr: D J Pearsall) & R J Goodman
Resuming. Finished off last preparation 11th of 18 at this track in the LR Princess Stakes April 27 over 1600m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Waikato Girl with 56.5kg at $201. First up last campaign sixth of 11 at Ballina Cl1 March 1 over 1250m, soft track; 5.5 len behind The Astronomer carrying 56kg at $10. The betting will be key.
1
JAKE BAYLISS
PURPLE, CERISE DIAMOND SASH, purple SLEEVES, pink diamond checks,pink cap,PURPLE QUARTERED
10 1 CHO OYU
BARRY LOCKWOOD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Dr B J Hudson & M R Tudehope
Dual acceptor. Claiming his maiden victory on debut; ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Sunshine Coast Mdn September 8 over 1000m defeating Dibba Dobba with 60kg at $8. Later.
8
White, Green Mice, Hooped Sleeves And Cap
11 25331 GURU CLASS
MATTHEW DUNN
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Goldmount Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Ms D H Sulivan)
Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite; won by a nose at Grafton Bm58 September 9 over 1190m defeating Eagle Hawk Star with 55.5kg at $2. Before that led but faded 3rd of 8 at Murwillumbah Cl1 on August 23 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Aitutaki carrying 57kg at $7.50. Worth consideration.
10
ANTHONY ALLEN
YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE O, I, YELLOW SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE SPOT
12 415x1 MORE LOVE
JEFF DUNN
5YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
Liberty Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J F Stewart)
Second run back. First-up after seven months favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Beaudesert Bm58 September 12 over 1100m on a soft track defeating Worthy Essgee carrying 59kg at $2.60. Previously second-up favourite; won by 0.5 len at Ipswich Mdn February 15 over 1350m defeating Midori Mover with 56.5kg at $1.20. Has upside.
7
RIKKI JAMIESON
Yellow, Red Hoops, Black Sleeves, Red Cap
13 5x237 NEW HAMPSHIRE
STUART KENDRICK
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Kendrick Racing, Kariba Racing, L J S Smillie, Dr J C Cleeland, Dee Jay Racing, G A Kendrick, I J Corazzol, Kratzie Racing No.76, G J Webster, Mrs J C Webster & Putting Up With Radar
Dual acceptor. Most recently 7th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Bm68 on September 4 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind I Am Artie with 53.5kg at $9.50. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Sunshine Coast Cl1-Sw on August 21 over 1200m, slow going 0.7 len behind Beautantes with 60kg at $3. Needs to find to threaten.
20
Purple, Gold Treble Clef
14 224x1 SULTRY SIREN
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
Aussie Horse Club (Mgr: Mrs M Trivett), P A Willetts, G J Johnson, N W Nicholson, Mrs C A Aspinall, J Capo, P J Liston & Epona Park (Mgr: J S Allis)
Second-up. First-up after five months raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Doomben Mdn-Sw September 11 over 1110m defeating Iced Chocolate with 56.5kg at $5. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Kyneton 3yo F Mdn-Sw on March 19 over 1103m, neck behind Furosshi with 57kg at $5. Looks a chance again.
13
M HARLEY
Black, White Spots, Black Sleeves, White Spots, Black Cap, White Spots
15 x4287 JUKEBOX GLOW
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
C Patton, R I McIntosh, L C Henderson, M B E Moore, Mrs J Patton, D P Kreutzer, Mrs T McIntosh, C A Ellis, Mrs P M Ellis & Chippers Racing
Most recently 7th of 12 at Doomben F&M 0 - 62 on September 18 over 1350m, 2.5 len behind Hatasu with 57.5kg at $4.50. The run before that 8th of 12 at Doomben F&M Nmw on August 31 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Hermanita carrying 54kg at $10. Inclined to risk.
3
M HELLYER
CERISE, GOLD HOOPS BODY, SLEEVES, GOLD CAP
16 8x212 LUNAR EIGHT
TOBY EDMONDS & STEPHEN MCLEAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
W T Wong & Dr K L Lee
Useful mare. Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Gold Coast Cl1-Sw on September 7 over 1200m, neck behind Mean Approach with 58kg at $17. The start before that came from midfield and won by a nose at Gold Coast Poly Mdn August 24 over 1200m defeating Exposition with 57.5kg at $2. Going well enough to include.
8
S CORMACK
BLACK, PINK HEART, WHITE SLEEVES, PINK HEARTS, PINK CAP, BLACK PEAK
17 12 ADORADEC
BARRY LOCKWOOD
4YO  GREY  MARE 56.0KG
B J Lockwood, Mrs C M Shanahan, T McCarthy, Miss J T McDonald & A C Symington
Dual acceptor. Raced twice to date. At debut, favourite; won by 0.5 len at Sunshine Coast Poly Mdn-Sw August 18 over 1000m defeating Elaea carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Second-up 2nd of 10 at Gold Coast Bm58 on September 7 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Port Erin with 58.5kg at $2.50. Useful type; keep safe.
15
White, Apricot Braces, Quartered Cap
18 90x03 OVERVIEW
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
C J Waller, Mystery Downs (Mgr: F W Cook), Mrs C M Cook, GW Holdings (Mgr: G J Wilson), Sneesby Racing (Mgr: G C Sneesby), R Smith, I Bruce, Unencumbered Racing (Mgr: M K Virgo), T A Corkhill, M Phillips, Mrs L Phillips & I Hopkins
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 11 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on August 22 over 1300m, 8 len behind True To Form carrying 56kg at $21. Second-up 3rd of 9 at Doomben Bm65 on September 11 over 1350m, 1.75 len behind Smytzer carrying 55kg at $12. Horror draw but is a chance.
13
JAI WILLIAMS
MAROON, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, YELLOW ARMBANDS AND CAP
19 617x HAKATERE
LEE FREEDMAN
4YO  BLACK  GELDING 58.0KG
MyRacehorse No. 1 (Mgr: B K Willis)
He is resuming after a four months break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Ipswich 3yo Bm65 May 30 over 1700m, soft track; 8 len behind Diablo Bolt carrying 55kg at $7. On debut sixth of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw May 8 over 1400m, soft track; 5 len behind Watermelon carrying 58kg at $5.50. Will find this tougher.
16
RED, BLACK MYRACEHORSE LOGO, TWO CHEVRONS SLEEVES, BLACK CAP WITH RED MYRACEHORSE LOGO
20 60657 COUNT NICHOLAS
ADAM CAMPTON
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Y M Choi & W K Choi
Most recently 7th of 10 at Ipswich Cl2-Sw on September 19 over 1350m, 6 len behind Bandasha with 60kg at $14. The run before that 5th of 7 at Gold Coast Poly Bm62 on August 31 over 1200m, 3 len behind Gerrymander carrying 59kg at $9. Prefer to see him back in form.
4
MADELEINE WISHART
Black, White Epaulettes, White And Royal Blue Striped Cap