Goulburn   08 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

KIRK'S BRIDGE FARM COUNTRY BOOSTED BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1200m

Track: HEAVY 8   Clear (Max: 21)   Rail: +2m Entire. (Pent: 5.61)  

Ferrari Girl should lead but there are a few other speedy types who can keep her honest. SO YOU PENCE (9) is a progressive sprinter in the sharp Matt Dale yard. She resumed with a narrow defeat here in a CL1 and had been 814 days off the scene. She's been kept on the fresh side and is sure to have come on. Rates clear. DENI GAL (4) was a bit plainer last time at this track but went close at Nowra the two prior. x3 winning rider Guymer is reunited, replacing the apprentice, and she can make the finish. RILEYCAT (13) resumes and two back won a Canberra Maiden heavily bet. Draws wide, but McDougall is a key jockey booking, suggesting she will be ready to go. Lightly raced with plenty of scope for improvement. AIRLINER (5) has been refreshed and is an honest galloper with Penza aboard, and he may add some meat to the exotics. SUGGESTED PLAY: Hard to go past So You Pence.
1 66x65 BATTLE ABBEY
TOM WILSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
T Wilson, A M Green & G D Lynn
Second run back. First-up after three months 6th of 10 at this track Bm58 on March 23 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Pleasurize with 60kg at $18. Previously second-up got back early 5th of 8 at Queanbeyan Thundbolt Bm85 on November 29 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Extravagent Lad carrying 55kg at $14. Prefer others at this stage.
15
White, Royal Blue Epaulettes, Striped Cap
2 x6x00 CHECKENDON
MIKE CATTELL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
M J Cattell
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 16 at Randwick Highway-C3 on March 1 over 1000m, 9 len behind Speck carrying 54.5kg at $151. Second run from a spell second last of 11 at this track Ctry Cl1 on March 11 over 1200m, 16 len behind Xcessive Force with 60.5kg at $61. Disappointing of late and others are preferred.
4
GLENN CAHILL
Orange, White Palm Trees And Hammock, Checked Sleeves And Cap
3 87348 FERRARI GIRL
GARRY KIRKUP
5YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Kirkup Racing (Mgr: B Kirkup)
Returns from a 39-day let-up. At the latest run couldn't go on with it; 8th of 10 at this track Ctry Bm58 on February 28 over 1500m, 8 len behind Call Me Artie carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. The start before that 4th of 11 at Queanbeyan Bm58 on February 18 over 1460m, 4 len behind Good Prize carrying 60kg at $16. Not the worst.
5
TEAGHAN MARTIN
White, Red Sash, Blue Sleeves, White Seams, Red Cap
4 6x138 DENI GAL
TERRY ROBINSON
7YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Mrs F M Godfrey & M Barbaro
Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 12 at this track Ctry Bm58 on March 23 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Breakaway Week carrying 58.5kg at $7.50. The run before that 3rd of 12 at Nowra Ctry Bm58 on February 23 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Super Sprocket carrying 60.5kg at $3. Should run well.
7
SHAUN GUYMER
Black, Maroon Halves, White Sleeves, Maroon Armbands, Maroon And White Quartered Cap
5 84444 AIRLINER
TERRY ROBINSON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
T ROBINSON, MS M A MILLER, C P CASINELLI, MRS T CASINELLI, J P CASINELI, S F DIBBEN, CHILD FAMILY BLOODSTOCK (MGR: G J CHILD), WERRIBERRI CREEK BLOODSTOCK (MGR: D L BARR), A J KELSH, B TREUER, P J WEEKES & SIBLING CITY (MGR: D J ROBINSON)
Comes here off a 44-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 9 at Nowra Bm58 on February 23 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Far Too Hot carrying 60kg at $8. The start before that 4th of 7 at this track Bm58 on February 11 over 1300m, in the wet; 10 len behind Spirits Burn Deep carrying 60.5kg at $4.80. First-four claims at best.
6
J PENZA
White, Pale Blue Diamond And Armbands
6 081x1 ARCTIC DESERT
JOHN ROLFE
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs J L Rolfe, J Rolfe, Miss S A Rolfe, B W Rolfe, J A Rolfe & Mrs L A Leal
Second run back. First-up after four months came from midfield and won by a head at Sapphire Coast Bm50 March 15 over 1007m defeating Arabian Soo carrying 61.5kg at $9. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Queanbeyan Ctry Cl2 on September 10 over 1200m, 7 len behind Tavolo carrying 56kg at $61. Fitter but tougher here.
9
J KISSICK
Turquoise, Hot Pink Horseshoe And Horsehead, Stars Sleeves, Quartered Cap
7 521x7 BOUND TO FIRE
WARREN GANDERTON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
D J Solomon, C L Solomon, W A Ganderton & A G Timbs
Second-up. Comes off a 44-day let-up. First-up after five months 7th of 12 at Nowra Ctry Bm58 on February 23 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Super Sprocket with 59.5kg at $17. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on September 13 over 1200m, 7 len behind Sir Lunchalots with 59kg at $12. May need another.
3
LOUISE DAY
Yellow, Black Sleeves And Cap
8 9x303 PRINCE PAPA
PAT MURPHY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
B Goddard, Mrs S J Goddard, P J Lewis & Mrs C J Lewis
At the latest run 3rd of 12 at Wagga Ctry Bm58 on March 30 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Daze Off with 59.5kg at $9. The start before that couldn't go on with it; ran last of 12 at this track Ctry Bm58 on March 23 over 1300m, 7 len behind Breakaway Week with 60.5kg at $11. In the mix.
11
REBECCA BRONETT PRAG
White, Blue V, Blue And White Striped Sleeves And Cap
9 21x2 SO YOU PENCE
MATTHEW DALE
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Kurrinda Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs G Driver), Five540 Racing (Mgr: C Harvey), KB Racing 1 (Mgr: S Driver), N Coelho, R J Ryan, D R Porter, Ms S Lamb, J L Wasik, G A Mackenzie, Mrs G Wasik, B J Hedley, M McHugh, T Bell, P Guardabascio, L A Reichel, M Rowley, J Ellis, Ms K Taylor, M P Broughan & S Troldahl
Second run back. First-up after almost two and a half years sat on the pace when 2nd of 11 at this track Ctry Cl1 on March 11 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Xcessive Force with 57kg at $4.80. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at Moruya Mdn-Sw December 18 2022 over 1300m defeating Up To Me with 55.5kg at $1.40. Can go one better.
10
NICK HEYWOOD
White, Pale Blue Star, Striped Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
10 78522 EAST HARLEM
PETER KIRBY
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
P J Kirby, J K Kirby, Ms D P Prest & Ms R Prest
Racing well. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Wagga Ctry Bm58 on March 30 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Daze Off with 56kg at $21. Before that 2nd of 7 at Narrandera Pic Cl3t on March 22 over 1200m, slow going 1.0 len behind Can Do Canto carrying 70.5kg at $6. Passing today.
2
MS MOLLY BOURKE
Black, White Hoops And Cap
11 16505 JANNIK
DARRYL ROLFE
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
P M Knight
Last start 10th of 12 at this track Ctry Bm58 on March 23 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Breakaway Week with 59kg at $20. The run before that 5th of 12 at Moruya Bm58 on March 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Tidal Rush with 59.5kg at $6.50. Risking.
2
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Yellow, Purple Chevrons And Armbands, Striped Cap
12 7x86x MOUNT HOTHAM
JOHN ROLFE
6YO  BLACK  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs J L Rolfe, J Rolfe, Miss S A Rolfe, B W Rolfe, J A Rolfe & Mrs L A Leal
Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at Canberra Cl2 December 27 over 1300m, 9 len behind Fifty Five Mustang carrying 55kg at $81. When resuming last campaign ran last of 8 at Canberra Cl1 December 13 over 1000m, 8 len behind Love By Straand carrying 57kg at $61. Happy to work around.
13
M HEAGNEY
Rainbow Checks
13 2316x RILEYCAT
PAT MURPHY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
K M Syrek, C J McIntosh, D A Cassells, M Canellis, J Taylor, M J Canellis, S P Cross, T W Carnell, N R Taylor, M J Batt, D J Anderson, D L Irvine, J D McGrath & E P Robinson
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at Wagga Cl1-Sw November 1 over 1600m, 3 len behind Drunken Sailor carrying 53.5kg at $14. On debut fifth of 12 at Gundagai Super Mdn September 8 over 1180m, soft track; 8 len behind Dame Annie carrying 55kg at $7.50. Likely to make the finish.
12
BLAIKE MCDOUGALL
White, Blue Vee, Striped Sleeves And Cap
14 87959 SAPPHIRES SON
DANNY WILLIAMS
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
C Fialkovich
Comes off a 39 day let-up. Last start did the work up front then tired second last of 10 at this track Ctry Bm58 on February 28 over 1500m, 14 len behind Call Me Artie with 55kg at $61. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at this track Bm58 on February 11 over 1300m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Spirits Burn Deep with 55kg at $18. Getting beaten too easily.
1
JESSICA BROOKES
Navy Blue, Maroon Spots, Purple Sleeves, Maroon Cap
15 70973 MY BLUE JEANS
DANNY WILLIAMS
10YO  GREY  GELDING 55.0KG
D A J Williams & L K Donnelly
Returns from a 39-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 10 at this track Ctry Bm58 on February 28 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Call Me Artie carrying 55kg at $31. The run before that 7th of 9 at this track Ctry Bm58 on February 11 over 1600m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Extravagant Choice carrying 55kg at $15. Will need further improvement to trouble these.
8
J FORD
Navy Blue, Maroon Spots, Purple Sleeves, Maroon Cap