Launceston   04 Oct 2024
 
GOING: S(5)

Thank you Geoff from Sporties Hotel Benchmark 60 Handicap 1600m

Track: SOFT 5   Rain (Max: 13)   Rail: Out 2m Entire. (Pent: 4.72).  

A solid tempo on the cards with I'm Keefe heading them off. MONTE FLEUR (3) did a big job placing here first-up and then pulled up with an issue on the synthetic and forgive. She's back after 23 days and stepping up to the mile is ideal. Has more up the sleeve and will go close. LILY LUELLA (7) just missed here and at Hobart and then disappointed when well supported on the synthetic. Has an awkward barrier but can get back on track. GODDESS OF ROCK (10) spiked her figures narrowly beaten on the synthetic responding to the addition of blinkers. She gives away starts but may have turned the corner. WHO CAN IT BE NOW (5) draws wide but brings a synthetic win and will be around the mark. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Monte Fleur.
1 9x055 VINTAGE DIESEL
JOHN BLACKER
7YO  BR/BL  GELDING 60.0KG
M J Fiteni & Ms K M Stewart
At the latest run 5th of 8 at Devonport Synthetic Bm68 on September 11 over 1650m, 4 len behind Coppleson carrying 55kg at $12. The start before that 5th of 12 at this track Bm60 on August 18 over 1220m, slow going 3.5 len behind Furneaux carrying 59.5kg at $41. Will not find this easy. Likely to find this out of reach.
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JACKSON RADLEY
SILVER, BLACK CHECKED SASH, CERISE SLEEVES, SILVER CAP, BLACK STAR
2 x0875 LORD WHITEGATE
GLENN STEVENSON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M G Burnett, D Bell, J B Illingworth, Miss A Skirving, R J Beaumont, L M Kingshott, D J Holland, R J Aitken & M L Radich
Last start 5th of 8 at Devonport Synthetic Bm60 on September 22 over 1350m, 2.5 len behind Chicane carrying 60kg at $17. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at Devonport Synthetic Bm60 on September 11 over 1350m, 5.5 len behind Captain Cam carrying 60.5kg at $9. Looks tested this line-up.
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C NEWITT
BLACK, CERISE DIAGONAL STRIPES, COLLAR AND CUFFS, QUARTERED CAP
3 54x39 MONTE FLEUR
STUART GANDY
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Mrs R G B Gandy & Mrs R S Whishaw
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 3rd of 14 at this track Bm60 on August 18 over 1420m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Ethical Dilemma with 59.5kg at $10. Second-up ran last of 9 at Devonport Synthetic Bm60 on September 11 over 1350m, 12 len behind Captain Cam carrying 59.5kg at $8.50. Has genuine claims.
1
D PIRES
AQUA, WHITE SUN, QUARTERED CAP
4 4343x MOORBOOZIE
KELVIN HAMILTON
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs K J Hamilton & K P Hamilton
Resuming. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at Hobart Bm64 June 23 over 2100m, soft track; 1.1 len behind Hellot carrying 57kg at $9.50. Previously first up; fifth of 9 at Devonport Synthetic Cl2 December 22 over 1350m, 3.5 len behind Just Cruisin' with 58.5kg at $21. Will be better for this hitout.
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T BAKER
Green, Red Stripes, White Cap
5 81551 WHO CAN IT BE NOW
ROWAN HAMER
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs B Dicker, P Dicker, J Weekes, Mrs J M Weekes, C S Cameron, R B Clark, G L Bennett, Mrs L Bennett, Ms J M Stork, Mrs C D Jones, Ms T L Backhouse, D P Backhouse, Mrs A L Backhouse, Ms S M Backhouse, J C Beams, G L Bakes, R L Jones & S Lockett
Most recently won by a nose at Devonport Synthetic Cl1 September 15 over 1350m defeating Night Action with 56.5kg at $12. The run before that 5th of 11 at Hobart Cl1 on September 1 over 1430m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Captain Cam with 58kg at $11. Has claims.
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A DARMANIN
BLACK, GREEN SASH AND CAP
6 166x9 BANCA GLEE
JOHN KEYS
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs M L Gunn, M J Reid, T C Palfreyman, B Browning, R Joyce, B Kellaway, Mrs L Kellaway, R E Richardson, Miss G Hoare & Miss T M Keys
Second run back. First-up after 14 months ran last of 9 at Devonport Synthetic 0 - 62 Rating on September 15 over 1650m, 18 len behind Mihoko Takeo carrying 57kg at $10. Previously second-up 5th of 14 at this track Mdn-Sw on December 14 2022 over 1400m, 8 len behind Charlie Bucket carrying 56.5kg at $26. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two.
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ROYAL BLUE, WHITE TREE AND MO, WHITE ARMBANDS AND CAP
7 34354 LILY LUELLA
GLENN STEVENSON
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Dr J C Cleeland & Ms L Cooper
Last start 4th of 9 at Devonport Synthetic 0 - 62 Rating on September 15 over 1650m, 5.5 len behind Mihoko Takeo carrying 57kg at $5.50. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at this track Bm64 on August 18 over 1620m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Reward For Rosie carrying 56kg at $5.50. Expect she can make amends.
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CODI JORDAN
NAVY BLUE, GOLD MAP OF KING ISLAND, COLLAR AND CAP
8 67024 ALWAYS A WINNER
YASSY NISHITANI
7YO  GREY  GELDING 57.0KG
T Ikeda
Most recently 4th of 7 at Devonport Synthetic Bm68 on September 22 over 1650m, 3 len behind Zulu Angel carrying 52.5kg at $9. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at Hobart Bm60 on August 11 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Coup De Spry carrying 56kg at $51. Going okay but looking to others.
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CHLOE WELLS
Black, Yellow Lightning Bolt, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
9 72463 THREE'S A CROWD
GLENN STEVENSON
6YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
E Sakareassen, N J E Lovett, Miss G Sharp & Mrs W M Stevenson
Returns from a 40-day let-up. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Hobart Bm64 on August 25 over 2100m, slow going 1.5 len behind Montezulu with 56kg at $10. The start before that 6th of 8 at Hobart Bm70 on July 28 over 2200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Southern Wind with 54kg at $6. Form sound and is one of the hopes.
5
K SANDERSON
RED, ROYAL BLUE CROSS, WHITE BORDER, SLEEVES AND CAP
10 x1001 GODDESS OF ROCK
JOHN KEYS
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
R J Keys, Miss J M Lee, J E Martin & B I Hyland
Useful mare. Last start won by 0.5 len at Devonport Synthetic Cl1 September 22 over 1650m defeating Launnie Nights carrying 54kg at $26. The race before that ran last of 11 at Hobart Cl1 on September 1 over 1430m, on a wet track; 19 len behind Captain Cam carrying 56.5kg at $26. Key chance.
3
ERICA BYRNE BURKE
PINK, BLACK SASH AND SLEEVES, PINK CAP
11 00053 I'M KEEFE
W N MCSHANE
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
H I M McShane
Returns from a 54-day let-up. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 14 at Hobart Bm60 on August 11 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Coup De Spry carrying 56.5kg at $17. Before that 5th of 10 at Hobart Cl2 on July 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Perola with 54kg at $9.50. Passing here.
6
JESSICA BOOTH
SCARLET, WHITE CAP WITH SCARLET SPOTS
12 x0196 STEEL MIST
JOHN LUTTRELL
7YO  BR/BL  GELDING 56.0KG
K M Parry
Most recently 6th of 9 at Devonport Synthetic Bm60 on September 11 over 1350m, 4 len behind Captain Cam carrying 54kg at $13. The race before that 9th of 14 at Hobart Bm60 on August 11 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Coup De Spry with 54kg at $10. Nice effort last time. Risking.
10
CATHERINE VAN MUNSTER
SKY BLUE, ROYAL BLUE P, M AND COLLAR, WHITE SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE CUFFS, QUARTERED CAP
13 30254 RODRICK'S SECRET
JOHN BLACKER
8YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs F Radley & G J Radley
At the latest run 4th of 8 at Devonport Synthetic Bm60 on September 22 over 1350m, 1.5 len behind Chicane with 54kg at $15. The run before that 5th of 9 at Devonport Synthetic Bm60 on September 11 over 1350m, 3.5 len behind Captain Cam carrying 54.5kg at $5.50. Prefer others.
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BLACK, WHITE HORSESHOE ,WHITE SLEEVES,BLACK CHECKED,WHITE CAP,BLACK CHECKED
14 x0x76 UPWARD AND ONWARD
SHIRLEY BERGER
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs S Berger & Mr U Berger
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 11 at Devonport Synthetic Mdn-Sw on September 11 over 1150m, 9 len behind Magnaprime with 55.5kg at $101. Second-up eased back early on 6th of 10 at Devonport Synthetic Mdn-Sw on September 22 over 1150m, 7 len behind It's Jagger Time with 58.5kg at $201. Can't have here on what he has shown of late.
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LIME,PURPLE DIAMOND, PURPLE SLEEVES, PURPLE AND LIME DIAMOND CHECKS, PURPLE CAP, LIME DIAMONDS