Benalla   10 Nov 2024
 
GOING: G

Mulwala Water Ski Club Yarrawonga Cup 0 - 58 Handicap 1606m

Track: GOOD3   Clouds (Max: 27)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.46)  

Solid tempo with Dark Legacy to lead but under plenty of pressure in a keen early contest. WASHINGTON (6) built strongly to a tough last-start win by a short-head at Wodonga just over 3 weeks ago and should not find this field much harder. He is perfectly drawn and drops 1.5kg in weight. Cory Parish sticks with him and so do we. On top. DARK LEGACY (10) has been in good form this season in slightly weaker fields but did place at this level in September. He is perfectly drawn and another honest effort can be expected. SHOELESS (2) should be among the hardest to beat after back-to-back second-place finishes. The most recent of those was 9 days ago at Kilmore. The step up to the mile is ideal and he can go one better. MISCHINKA (8) is a veteran mare who has the blinkers off for the first time in her career. Include in all combinations. SUGGESTED PLAY: Washington to win.
1 9x930 HEMSWORTH
REECE GOODWIN
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs C B Bourke & S Rhodes
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 9th of 11 at Sale Bm58 on October 9 over 1423m, 5.5 len behind San Marino carrying 60.5kg at $61. Second run from a spell ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Yarra Valley 0 - 58 on October 26 over 1514m, 0.8 len behind Galan with 60kg at $6. Leading hope this time.
6
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
 EMERALD GREEN, PURPLE VEE, WHITE SLEEVES AND CAP
2 x5022 SHOELESS
SHAWN MATHRICK
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Delter Horses (Mgr: V Del Nigro), A P Cutajar, A Campese, Mrs J Campese, Mrs J Pace, C Pace, Ms C Caruana, F Bongiorno, D Mentiplay, T J Maddox, M J Jamieson, B W Tucker, C P Galliot, L P Galliott, H Yusuf & Mrs B Rodger
Racing well. Most recently 2nd of 9 at Kilmore Bm58 on November 1 over 1457m, 0.8 len behind Autumn Slide carrying 60kg at $3.80. The run before that 2nd of 11 at Bendigo 0 - 58 on October 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Steal The Sun carrying 60kg at $2.80. Leading prospect.
5
JACKIE BERIMAN
Turquoise, Black Star And Sleeves, Turquoise Stars
3 379x9 APOLLO
DAVID NOONAN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
O T I Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson), T D Holland, R Koch, S M L S Racing (Mgr: S Driscoll), R Menchise, J P Spence & Mrs J T Spence
Second-up. First-up after 14 months second last of 10 at Echuca 0 - 58 on October 20 over 1600m, slow going 14 len behind Subarctic with 60kg at $26. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Gosford Cl1 on July 22 2023 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Prime Impact with 58kg at $6.50. Can improve second-up but others still look more likely.
9
J BOWDITCH
NAVY BLUE, GOLD HOOPS, WHITE SLEEVES AND CAP
4 x6777 SHIFTY TYCOON
PETER BURGUN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
P W Burgun, R J Motton, Ms S R Forde, N Christie, Mrs D H Lilly, R Burgun, A Burgun, L A Rule, A Mastroianni, L C Sinclair, P Gervasoni, C J Sinclair, P J Dempsey, M A Williams, C J Pain & Mrs M G Hunter
Most recently 7th of 12 at this track Bm58 on October 28 over 1606m, 1.75 len behind Kiss Me Ned carrying 59.5kg at $19. The run before that led to the turn then faded 7th of 13 at Wangaratta Bm58 on October 8 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Capulet carrying 60kg at $17. Thereabouts last time out. Has ability and can measure up on best form.
4
MITCHELL AITKEN
Sky Blue, White Double Vee, Red Vee, Sky Blue Sleeves, Red Armband, Red Cap
5 13072 JAYZEAL
C J DAVIS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Illowra Stud, Dr N Berry, Mrs M E Berry & Mrs K J Davis
Last start 2nd in a small field at Berrigan Berrigan Cup 78 on November 2 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Play On Words carrying 52kg at $5. The run before that 7th of 10 at St Arnaud St A Cup on October 26 over 2000m, 7 len behind Pittsburgh Pirate with 55kg at $81. Will need further improvement to trouble these.
4
AMY O'DRISCOLL
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE HORSESHOE, RED SLEEVES,WHITE STARS,RED CAP,WHITE STAR
6 5x831 WASHINGTON
DONNA SCOTT
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
M B Christian
Useful gelding. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at Wodonga Bm52 October 19 over 1590m on a rain affected track defeating Super View with 60kg at $4.50. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Cootamundra Ctry Bm58 on October 6 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Geostorm carrying 58kg at $3.30. Sure to be tough to beat from an inside stall.
2
C J PARISH
BLUE,LIME halves, lime sleeves, blue halves, cap
7 x6x50 WHEELS OF COURAGE
SCOTT MCINTOSH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
G S Danckert, T J A Marshall, B V Stenner, G W Bulmer, T Edwards, L T Danckert, O Edwards, T Fletcher Alan, G W Guest, Ms J Heaney, Mrs M A Stenner, Goldfinger Racing, Wheels of Courage 1, Wheels of Courage 2, Oaklands Central Racing, Sundance, Super Six, Bluebloods Racing & Copy The Milkman
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 8 at Tatura Cg&E Bm58 on October 1 over 1450m, 4.5 len behind Lovin' Laughs carrying 58.5kg at $21. Second run from a spell ran last of 11 at Albury Bm66 on October 26 over 1600m, 27 len behind Bannockburn carrying 55kg at $41. Tested on recent form.
6
CHRISTOPHER PANG
ROYAL BLUE, GOLD W, WHITE OUTLINE, RED AND WHITE ARMBANDS, GREEN CAP WITH WHITE SPOTS, RED POM POM
8 55450 MISCHINKA
BEN BRISBOURNE
10YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
W B Brisbourne & G T John
Last start 10th of 13 at Seymour Bm64 on October 13 over 2000m, 13 len behind Kentucky Nick carrying 56kg at $51. The race before that 5th of 10 at Gunbower Gunb Cup on October 5 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Cadazio carrying 55.5kg at $15. Has ability and is expected to bounce back.
8
LACHLAN KING
SILVER, BLACK BRISBOURNE RACING LOGO, SLEEVES AND CAP
9 x9996 APOLLO SUN
MICHAEL GIBSON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
M J Gibson, Ms E Forge, Miss P J Nietvelt, P Andrews & Ms G L Fitzgerald
Most recently 6th of 8 at Wangaratta Bm52 on November 5 over 1400m, 8 len behind Rhodesian Red carrying 60kg at $11. The run before that raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 10 at Echuca 0 - 58 on October 20 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind It'sbruce carrying 55kg at $26. Others rate better.
7
MS HANNAH LE BLANC
NAVY, YELLOW SQUARE, NAVY SLEEVES, YELLOW SEAMS, NAVY CAP, YELLOW SEAMS
10 93352 DARK LEGACY
CRAIG WEEDING
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Larneuk Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: N E Murdoch), Weeding Racing (Mgr: C A Weeding) & G Muller
At the latest run 2nd of 8 at Balranald Bm50 on October 26 over 1750m, neck behind Super View with 60.5kg at $2.10. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Manangatang Bm52 on October 12 over 2000m, 10 len behind Tavistock Dancer with 60kg at $6.50. Not far away of late. Sure to be thereabouts.
1
JAKE DUFFY
WHITE, RED LIGHTNING BOLT, BLACK SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS AND CAP
11 00267 SIR WILLIAM BRUCE
JOHN D PEARSON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
J D Pearson
At the latest run second last of 8 at Wycheproof Bm52 on November 2 over 1800m, 4 len behind Ovabent carrying 59kg at $5. Before that 6th of 8 at Balranald Bm50 on October 26 over 1750m, 6 len behind Super View carrying 58kg at $5. Prepared to risk in this line-up.
3
MS ROSE HAMMOND
Green, Gold Kangaroo, Gold Sleeves ,Gold Cap
12 44990 GARROS
ANDREW DALE
10YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
A Dale
Most recently ran last of 10 at Wodonga Bm52 on October 19 over 1590m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Washington carrying 55kg at $13. The start before that second last of 10 at Wagga Riverside Bm58 on October 5 over 1800m, on a slow track; 8 len behind King's Reign carrying 55kg at $26.
10
TOM PREBBLE
WHITE,Burgundy Obelisk, Hooped Sleeves, White Cap