Doomben   27 Nov 2024
 
GOING: S(6)

XXXX Fillies and Mares BENCHMARK 78 Handicap 1110m

Track: SOFT 5   Rain (Max: 27)   Rail: True. (Pent: 6.30)  

This will be a keen early contest, with Lennic and Arisphere prominent. It's hard to fault the form of ARISPHERE (4) who has strung three wins together on the bounce and is racing with a lot of confidence. Goes well for Jones who has had three wins and a placing from just five steers and will give this a mighty shake from the favourable draw. The well-related TYPHOON TAAVI (2) (half to G1 winner and stallion The Mission) resumes here but the form she showed when last in work was good enough to feature in a race like this. Fenlon is yet to taste defeat in three rides and gets the benefit of her 2kg claim. Looms as the main danger. SKIRT THE LAW (1) is two from three around this circuit and has a bit of class on these. Can run a race while fresh. INSTAGOOD (9) is drawn to get all the favours from the inside alley and cannot be discounted. CHERRY ROSE (10) has been racing very consistently in lesser grade and deserves her shot in town now. Always respect mares in form. SUGGESTED PLAY: Arisphere to continue the picket fence.
1 x947x SKIRT THE LAW
TONY GOLLAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 63.0KG
Mrs B V Siemsen, Mrs J R Dunn, Mrs J Folsom, Mrs L E Essex, Mrs R Kelly, Mrs A L Ledwidge, Mrs S Morris, Mrs V L Morrissey, Mrs G E Saines, Mrs J L Van Buynder, Mrs A M Balsarini, Mrs J Barnes, Miss V D Johnston, Mrs P Lange, Mrs J Smith, Mrs A M Treichel, Mrs J Treichel, Mrs A Wallis & Mrs E Marr
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 15 at Eagle Farm in the LR Qld Day June 8 over 1200m, 8 len behind Ostraka carrying 55kg at $13. First up last campaign ninth of 12 at Eagle Farm in the LR Mick Dittman April 27 over 1000m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Tiger Shark with 55kg at $3.50. One of the major players while fresh.
2
EMILY LANG
PINK, WHITE INVERTED A, WHITE SLEEVES, COLLAR
2 1117x TYPHOON TAAVI
TONY GOLLAN
6YO  BAY  MARE 62.0KG
Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang)
Half-brother to Group 1 winner and stallion The Mission. Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 16 at Ipswich in the LR Waterhouse June 22 over 1200m, soft track; 3 len behind Wollombi carrying 54.5kg at $8. Previously first up; sixth of 10 at this track Bm70 March 13 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind En Pointe with 57.5kg at $3.30. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.
7
CODY COLLIS
BOTTLE GREEN, WHITE CHECKED SLEEVES, WHITE CAP
3 1118x ZOUPERB
ADAM CAMPTON
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes)
First-up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 14 at Coffs Harbour Dan Baker Bm92 August 2 over 1200m, soft track; 3 len behind Shamaton carrying 55kg at $3.30. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by head Gatton Bm62 June 20 over 1100m defeating Mr Encore with 56.5kg at $5.50. Happy to risk in this contest.
8
BLACK, WHITE DW RACING LOGO, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE HALVED, YELLOW CAP, BLACK STARS
4 12111 ARISPHERE
TONY GOLLAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
J P Lavelle, Mrs D Lavelle, Mrs K McGlinn, R McGlinn, Mrs J Redman, G Redman, Mrs A Geitz, D Geitz, P T G McCosker, Mrs W G Derrick, J B Derrick, D M Condon, P Connolly, D Carson, D R Hemming, F Deshon, M A Wilson, Pontinz (Mgr: G J Pontin) & Golden Oldies (Mgr: R G P Lyne)
On a three run winning streak. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.2 len at Eagle Farm Cl4 November 5 over 1000m defeating She's A Rogue carrying 55.5kg at $3.30. The race before that won by a long-neck at Sunshine Coast Cl2 October 20 over 1000m defeating Shako with 58kg at $3.50. Looks hard to beat again.
3
ANGELA JONES
RED,WHITE WINE GLASS, STARS SLEEVES
5 10x37 GIVE GIGGLES
TONY GOLLAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs L Huddy)
Third-up today. Comes off a 42 day let-up. First-up made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Eagle Farm Bm68 on September 20 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Super Daisy with 58.5kg at $2.50. Second run from a spell raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 11 at Eagle Farm Bm80 on October 12 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Appin Girl with 52.5kg at $5.50. Solid credentials and should be included.
12
JAMES ORMAN
MAROON, GOLD DIAGONAL STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, GOLD CAP
6 6507x ISLAND MAGIC
DARREN BELL
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Flying Start 3 (C Bennett), P Collins, M Bathie, C Free, L Free, only fools 'n' horses (A Garner), First Timers (MG Mannix), M Seaman, D Zahnleiter, D Mcguinness, B Keller, D Hollyman, Singkenken (B Austen), G Holmes, S Thompson, D Fletcher, J Mahady, J Spence, Manimi Racing (N Waters) & G Beauchamp
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Sunshine Coast Bm70 April 25 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Sebring Girl carrying 59.5kg at $17. First up last campaign fourth of 10 at this track Bm68 November 22 over 1110m, on heavy track; 2.75 len behind Maid To Fit with 56.5kg at $7. Up in grade for this and form at the end of her last preparation suggests she is likely to struggle.
10
M HARLEY
WHITE, FLYING START SYNDICATIONS LOGO, BLACK, TEAL CHECKED SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
7 1788x LENNIC
SCOTT MORRISEY
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
J P Morrisey & Mrs K F Morrisey
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at this track F&M Bm78 August 17 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Sistine Explorer carrying 57.5kg at $12. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 4.5 len win. Gold Coast Poly Bm65 May 18 over 1200m defeating Price Cost with 58.5kg at $6.50. Anticipating another solid first-up effort.
8
BAILEY WHEELER
CERISE, GOLD SASH ,CAP
8 2677x FEMME FATALE
KELLY SCHWEIDA
4YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs P J Townsend, Mrs K T Crestani, Mrs M A Sanguinetti, Ms S Dixon, Mrs M V Gaffney & Mrs G M Marskell
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Eagle Farm Bm68 September 20 over 1000m, 4 len behind Super Daisy with 59.5kg at $15. Previously first up; seventh of 11 at Sunshine Coast 3yo July 14 over 1000m, on heavy track; 2.75 len behind Termagant carrying 55.5kg at $14. Capable of a big run.
4
CEJAY GRAHAM
RED, YELLOW DIAMOND BRACES ,SLEEVES
9 4x715 INSTAGOOD
TONY GOLLAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
J A Coleman, M J Burns, SP Dignan, L S Brill, C J McNally, Mrs J K S Herraman, J W Herraman, C G Thomas, Mrs S F Burling, C S Morrow, R L Connolly, Hi Viz Racing (Mgr: J A Coleman) & A E Burgess
Most recently second last in a small field at this track Bm68 on October 26 over 1110m, 2.5 len behind Taltarni Fields with 56.5kg at $8. The race before that came from midfield and won by a nose at Toowoomba Cl3-Sw September 28 over 1000m in heavy going defeating Biographer carrying 53.5kg at $4.50. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.
1
ROBBIE DOLAN
GREEN, MAROON CELTIC CROSS ,HOOPS SLEEVES
10 112x1 CHERRY ROSE
J MCCONACHY
4YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
J W Sparrow, Mrs S M Sparrow, K M Sparrow & B J Sparrow
Second-up. First-up after five months favourite; won by 2 len at Yeppoon Cl3-Sw November 2 over 1000m defeating Tricketeer carrying 59kg at $1.70. Previously second-up favourite; won by 0.8 len at Rockhampton 3yo Hcp April 28 over 1100m on a soft track defeating Doubting Eye carrying 54.5kg at $7.50. In this mix despite tackling a tougher assignment today.
9
JUSTIN P STANLEY
PINK, BLACK SASH
11 18415 KELLY'S LANDING
BRENT GRAY
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
B Richardson, Ms K Curtis, Z Richardson & S O'Brien
Most recently ran last in a small field at Eagle Farm Cl4 on November 5 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Arisphere carrying 52kg at $5.50. The race before that won by 1.5 len at Ipswich Cl1-Sw October 18 over 1100m defeating La Petite Maison carrying 58kg at $5. Won't find this any easier.
5
SAMANTHA COLLETT
MAROON,YELLOW DIAGONAL HEARTS,WHITE SLEEVES
12 2418x ROLLING ROCK
ADAM CAMPTON
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Henderson Racing & Breeding (Mgr: D A Henderson), A J Henderson, L C Henderson, Milo Racing (Mgr: T J D Merlehan), M P Purcell, Mrs J P Henderson, Hutley Project (Mgr: P J Byrne), Best Buds Racing (Mgr: J J Kyranis) & B D Stevens
Resuming. Finished off last campaign eighth of 11 at Ipswich Cl2 July 19 over 1350m, 3.5 len behind Crazy Brave with 57.5kg at $7. When resuming last campaign second of 10 at Ipswich 0 - 62 June 7 over 1200m, soft track; 1.2 len behind Kalumburu with 57kg at $21. Others are preferred.
6
DAMIEN THORNTON
Brown, White Epaulettes, Brown Cap
13 31321 UNCUT GEM
MARCUS WILSON
5YO  BAY  MARE 52.0KG
M J Wilson, J D Wilson, Mrs B A Wilson & Ms M Horton
Last start ran on from midfield and won by a head at Grafton F&M Bm58 October 29 over 1181m in soft going defeating Star Espresso carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at Lismore F&M Bm58 on October 20 over 1310m, 4 len behind Ocean Alps with 59.5kg at $9.50. This harder and favour others today.
10
Black, Lime Green DIAGONAL STRIPES,WHITE DOUBLE SASH,BLACK SLEEVES,LIME GREEN DIAGONAL STRIPES,WHITE STRIPE,CAP, LIME GREEN QUARTERS,BLACK PEAK