Mount Gambier 09 May 2025
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Scott Group of Companies Benchmark 66 Handicap 1414m Track: Soft 5 Clouds (Max: 17) Rail: +4m Entire . |
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A solid tempo on the cards with Prince Sonic leading the way. GUSTY WAY (10) is yet to strike through this campaign but is knocking on the door. Yet to be tested at this distance but strips rock-hard fit and only needs to hold his form to be right there in the thick of it. CAPTAIN JOOLIAN (5) has been hitting the line nicely, so the rise in trip could play right into his hands. Expect him to take some stopping if close enough when the pressure goes on. HASTA LA CHILLY (9) bounced straight back to form last start when chasing gamely into the placings at Naracoorte. Has been kept fresh and should be hitting his straps now. Deserves strong consideration. SACRED KENSHI (7) returns shy of a preferred trip but boasts strong ratings on best efforts and could cause a late scare if they overdo it early. SUGGESTED PLAY: Gusty Way gets the nod.
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PRINCE SONIC
MARK O'DONNELL 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Johnno's (Mgr: M J Fiteni), Ms K M Stewart, D A McKane, T S Boyle, P N Clark, Mrs D N Clark, M A Boulton, M J O'Donnell, Miss J A Vaughan, S A Bishop, P A Chow, B P Clark & Mrs T L Clark Second run back. First-up after two months couldn't go on with it; 7th of 9 at Warrnambool Bm70 on April 29 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Gronkowski with 59kg at $4.60. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on February 21 over 1200m, 9 len behind Fission carrying 55.5kg at $51. No easier this time and not likely to threaten. |
6 MELISSA JULIUS |
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| 2 | 7x830 |
AIGUILETTE
JOHN MACMILLAN 9YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Ms T J Hartwell, Dr J K Sinclair, M D Bruggemann, N Stratford, Mrs L K Stratfold, R M Dean, Mrs J B Dean, A G Grantham, G E Ireland, J R Spackman, F R Studd, J Spicer, G C Brown, Mrs B J Hughes, Mrs A K Clayton & Miss P Triggs Last start 12th of 15 at Morphettville Bm76 on May 3 over 1200m, 7 len behind Declared carrying 55.5kg at $201. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Penola Bm68 on April 20 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Savsonic carrying 57.5kg at $6. Can make his presence felt on best form. |
10 A J STEAD |
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| 3 | 51675 |
EMERALD REWARD
BARRY CARRAILL 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG B. Carraill, S. Carraill, R. Patching, T. Patching, D. Jones, K. Quinlan Useful type. Most recently second last in a small field at Penola Bm68 on April 20 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Savsonic carrying 59kg at $3.60. Before that second last of 8 at Naracoorte Bm64 on April 6 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Big Option carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. Worth consideration. |
9 CAITLIN TOOTELL |
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| 4 | 1585x |
EXALTED RUTH
JYI LUKEY 9YO BAY MARE 59.0KG J B Lukey Resumes after a break of eight months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at Morphettville Parks Bm68 September 7 over 2250m, soft track; 10 len behind Call Me Vexatious with 59.5kg at $8. First up last campaign 11th of 14 at Gawler 4yo+ Bm68 July 6 over 1500m, soft track; 14 len behind Favourite Child with 58kg at $26. Each-way contender fresh. |
8 BROOKE KING |
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| 5 | 18854 |
CAPTAIN JOOLIAN
DARRYL DODSON 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG D I Dodson, R G Schaeche, Gleneagles Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: K J Wacey), Ms T A Breit, R J Tresidder, F J Sewell, R P Sewell, R A McKimm, G E Schaeche, G G Keets, B K Parker, B J Quinsee & M T Magrath Useful gelding. Comes off a 33 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 8 at Naracoorte Bm64 on April 6 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Big Option with 60kg at $7. The run before that from last on the turn 5th of 9 at this track Volcano on March 21 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Chipson with 54kg at $8. Set to run well again. |
4 ROCHELLE MILNES |
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| 6 | 1285x |
BELLAKAI
SYMON WILDE 5YO BR/BL MARE 58.0KG OTI Racing (Mgrs: T Henderson & S Driscoll), M & Mrs A Stone, J Saltmarsh, A S Clark, R Koch, Dycer Racing, Loch & Load Synd, A J Corrigan, S P O'Donnell, N Ireland, M Stapleton & N Brown Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm64 December 13 over 2500m, 9 len behind Lavish Thinker with 59.5kg at $10. Previously first up; third of 10 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm58 July 16 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Miss Bariloche carrying 58.5kg at $14. Can sneak into the frame fresh. |
3 HARRY GRACE |
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| 7 | 9323x |
SACRED KENSHI
STEPHEN THEODORE 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG S J Theodore, B C Obst, T Woodgate, G D Sproule, P J Raison, Mrs M L Butcher, N P Lockwood, J J Girvan, J M Schutt, Ms M Murphy, L J Theodore, Alliance (Mgr: S Luders), S Walker, Mrs C Walker, D J Brook & Maffra Eagles (Mgr: G D Pleming) Resuming after a spell of five months. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at Clare Clre Cup Bm 72 December 1 over 1800m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Thermodynamic with 58kg at $5. Previously first up; seventh of 12 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm58 June 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Allibor with 56.5kg at $26. Can play a major role fresh. |
1 CONNOR MURTAGH |
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| 8 | 1401x |
ALBLAZER
BARRY CARRAILL 7YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG B D Carraill, Mrs S Carraill, R J Patching, Mrs T L Patching, D G Jones & K C Quinlan Resuming after two years in the paddock. Finished off last preparation by 0.8 len Casterton 0 - 58 May 14 2023 over 2000m slow track defeating Cernan carrying 59.5kg at $10. Previously first up; seventh of 11 at this track 3yo+ Mdn Hcp December 2 2022 over 900m, 3 len behind Geminga with 57.5kg at $201. Not hopeless fresh. |
12 MARGARET COLLETT |
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| 9 | 6x463 |
HASTA LA CHILLY
SUE MURPHY 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG R W Brighton, Mrs M C Brighton & Ms S T Murphy Useful type. Comes off a 33 day let-up. Last start 3rd of 8 at Naracoorte Bm64 on April 6 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Big Option with 58.5kg at $9. The race before that 6th of 10 at Ararat Bm64 on March 4 over 1300m, 6 len behind Darts Daly with 59kg at $19. Working up to a win. Nearing peak and holds genuine claims. |
7 MS C PULS |
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| 10 | x3223 |
GUSTY WAY
SUE & JASON JAENSCH 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG J B Jaensch, Mrs L C Jaensch, S R McGurk & J D Wilks Useful type. Most recently 3rd of 9 at Penola Bm66 on April 20 over 1075m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Free Beer with 57kg at $3.90. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Naracoorte Bm64 on April 6 over 1200m, head behind Big Option with 57.5kg at $3.80. Ready to break through. |
5 MS S METCALFE |
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| 11 | 87x97 |
HERRLICH
DEAN SAXON 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Mrs M C Saxon, Miss T Saxon, Miss L Saxon, M L Healy, S A McCorkell, B McCorkell, G L Summerhayes, J A Zarb, Miss A E Day, P W Triffett & Ms L S Carey Third-up today. First-up ran last of 9 at Penola Bm66 on April 20 over 1075m, in the wet; 9 len behind Free Beer with 58.5kg at $41. Second-up sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at Bordertown Bm66 on May 2 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Miss Kermie with 57.5kg at $81. Needs to find a bit more. |
2 DYLAN CABOCHE |
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| 12 | 68x8x |
MELISSA KATE
WAYNE WALTERS 8YO BAY MARE 55.0KG J Morell Resuming. Finished off last campaign got back early 8th of 10 at this track Bm66 on February 2 over 1200m, 9 len behind Load And Go carrying 57.5kg at $41. When resuming last campaign second last of 7 at this track Volcano on March 22 2024 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind All Beans with 54kg at $21. Likely to need this hitout. |
11 MS K WALTERS |
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BILLIE BRONX
PETER HARDACRE 5YO B/BR MARE 54.0KG B F Hunt, R Simnet, S Ring, Mrs D M Hunt, Mrs E M Attiwill & L T Brokensha Useful mare. At the latest run led to the turn then faded second last of 13 at Murray Bridge Bm60 on April 30 over 1400m, 8 len behind Headphones with 56.5kg at $6. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 13 at Oakbank 0-62 on April 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Tupoleu with 58kg at $8.50. Can bounce back sharply this time. |
12 TEAGAN VOORHAM |
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| 14 | 7760x |
CORAGGIO
BOB & KANE POST 9YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG Mrs P Post, R H Marshall, Mrs D J Overall, P Goodwin, R J Treffene, D F Matthews, M A W Overall & R J Knuppe Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation when last of 11 at Bordertown Bord Cup Bm 74 December 17 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Dr Dee Dee carrying 54kg at $31. First up last campaign fifth of 10 at Casterton Bm64 May 19 over 1400m, soft track; 7 len behind Calico Jack carrying 58kg at $51. Prepared to watch. |
8 STAN TSAIKOS |
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