Port Augusta   23 May 2025
 
GOING: G

JM Deli Benchmark 56 Handicap 1498m

Track: GOOD   Clear (Max: 20)   Rail: True.  

Expecting Shipwreck to take up the lead at a genuine tempo. DANCING STREAM (3) is poised to strike after being denied by the barest of margins here last start. Gets a nice pull at the weights this time and only has to hold her form to be winning. SHADOW EXPRESS (2) had their measure here last start to make it a winning debut on the dirt. Lugs more weight now but rates a strong chance again. SHORT STORIES (7) is knocking on the door. Gets in light and is suited back at this track. Capable of running into the finish. JAMROCK (4) disappointed here last start but his form prior stacks right up. Willing to forgive. SUGGESTED PLAY: Dancing Stream gets the nod.
1 x3102 AUGUSTA ROCK
DAVID HALLIDAY
9YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
T G N Racing (Mgr: T Henley)
Useful gelding. Most recently 2nd of 8 at this track Bm62 on May 11 over 1498m, 16 len behind Our Destrier with 57.5kg at $5. The run before that second last of 13 at Oakbank 0-62 on April 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Tupoleu with 56.5kg at $41. Among the chances.
4
FELICITY ATKINSON
Black And White Checks, Teal Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
2 40931 SHADOW EXPRESS
GARRET LYNCH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Racing sales
Form hard to fault. Last start won by a nose at this track 0-54 May 11 over 1498m defeating Dancing Stream carrying 58kg at $6.50. The start before that 3rd of 12 at Bordertown 0-54 on May 2 over 1550m, 2 len behind Punchin with 57kg at $12. Can win again.
6
CAITLIN TOOTELL
Teal, Turquoise Angled Quarters And Sleeves, Teal Cap
3 81602 DANCING STREAM
MICHAEL MCCLEAN
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
M S McClean, I G McClean & Mrs J L McClean
Useful type. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track 0-54 on May 11 over 1498m, nose behind Shadow Express carrying 56kg at $16. The start before that 10th of 14 at Balaklava 0-60 on April 25 over 1400m, 8 len behind Katim's Club carrying 56kg at $51. Will take plenty of beating.
2
ISAAC SIT
Red And Blue Halves, White Spots, Black Sleeves, Red Cap
4 44347 JAMROCK
GARRET LYNCH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
T Sparks
Last start 7th of 10 at this track 0-56 on May 11 over 1600m, 13 len behind I'm Kenny carrying 58kg at $4.20. The race before that 4th of 12 at Clare 0-60 on April 19 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Enciphering with 54.5kg at $4.20. Don't dismiss.
3
SAIRYN FAWKE
Orange, White Stars, Striped Sleeves, Halved Cap
5 30087 DJANGO EXPRESS
BRENDON DAVIS
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
B K W Davis, A M Holtham & J Spirou
Most recently settled back and ran on when 7th of 12 at this track 0-54 on May 11 over 1498m, 3 len behind Shadow Express with 59kg at $16. The race before that settled back and ran on when 8th of 15 at Balaklava Bm62 on April 25 over 1600m, 7 len behind Showrunner carrying 55kg at $26. Sure to be thereabouts.
7
MARGARET COLLETT
Black, Cerise Lightning Bolt
6 09198 SHIPWRECK
KRISTY OYARZUN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Miss K Oyarzun
At the latest run 8th of 11 at this track 0-54 on May 11 over 1200m, 15 len behind Dylan's Lad with 58kg at $41. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 14 at Oakbank 0-54 on April 21 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Ocean Blast with 59kg at $19. Happy to overlook.
10
DYLAN CABOCHE
Black, White Motif And Checked Sleeves
7 22304 SHORT STORIES
ROCKY KING
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
Ms M King
Most recently 4th of 12 at this track 0-54 on May 11 over 1498m, 2.25 len behind Shadow Express carrying 55kg at $31. The run before that 12th of 14 at Balaklava 0-60 on April 25 over 1400m, 19 len behind Katim's Club with 53kg at $31. Rates highly and is among the chances.
1
MONIKA WOLANIN
Royal Blue, Red Hooped Sleeves
8 3045x STREET CULTURE
WAYLON HORNHARDT
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
C G Mullan, Mrs S A Mullan, Miss S L Mullan, C A Mullan, D Symonds, Mrs M Mullan, Mrs J M Black, P A Heath, D I Heath, C G Heath, A D Beinke, P Beard & Mrs D E Drewitt
Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at Lock 0-54 February 9 over 1800m, 9 len behind Doctor Robert with 59kg at $21. Previously first up; second last of 12 at Port Lincoln 0-54 October 13 over 1350m, 4.5 len behind Belmont Avenue carrying 55kg at $15. Will take great benefit from this outing.
9
POLLY BREWSTER
Black, White Stars, White And Pink Striped Sleeves, Pink Cap
9 76000 SIRMAZE
GRANT YOUNG
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs L D Young
Comes here off a 44-day let-up. At the latest run 12th of 16 at Murray Bridge 0-60 (App Only) on April 9 over 1600m, 7 len behind Stirrup Cup carrying 51kg at $61. The start before that 11th of 13 at Balaklava 0-58 on April 2 over 1600m, 7 len behind Gruelling with 55.5kg at $51. Out of his depth.
8
ALYSSA WEBB
Teal, Black Seams, White Cap
10 550x6 WICKED ADDICTION
KYM HEALY
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
K Healy
Second-up. First-up after two months eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track 0-56 on May 11 over 1600m, 10 len behind I'm Kenny carrying 53.5kg at $10. Previously second-up 5th of 14 at Strathalbyn 0-56 on October 23 over 1350m, 2 len behind Falaise carrying 57kg at $17. Second up record is sound but others rate better.
5
BROOKE KING
Light Blue, Red And White Star, White Striped Sleeves, Star Cap