Port Lincoln 23 Jan 2026
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Kimba Racing Club 'Squid' Kemp Memorial Benchmark 74 Handicap 1210m Track: GOOD 4 Clear (Max: 27) Rail: True. |
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Cracking tempo with Overstrike and Tydeus leading the way. OVERSTRIKE (2) was outstanding fresh when putting a space on them at Gawler in October. Hasn’t fired against stronger company since, but this drop in grade is exactly what he’s been looking for and he draws to advantage. A bold showing is firmly on the cards. WARM BREEZE (7) resumes and was a dominant winner over this trip when kicking off last campaign at Murray Bridge. Still lightly raced and has been tuned with a solid trial. Should make a bright return. THE PLASTICS (10) looked sharp at the trials before her first-up run but hasn’t produced in two outings. She gets in light with the claim and is capable of a sharp turnaround. Don’t dismiss. MCKEEVER (1) returned to winning form third-up with a barnstorming victory over this track and trip. He rises slightly in weight but only needs to hold that level to go very close again. MESSERSCHMITT (6) couldn’t match McKeever late last time but meets him better at the weights and doesn’t need to find much to turn the tables. SUGGESTED PLAY: Overstrike gets the nod.
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MCKEEVER
MEGAN GILLESPIE 8YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG T L Chandler, Ms J A Gow-Whyte, J S Riddle, M T Chandler, Mrs J L Wilkins, R J Wilkins & Miss Z F Chandler At the latest run won by 1.0 len at this track Bm68 January 11 over 1210m defeating Messerschmitt with 59.5kg at $5.50. Before that 9th of 11 at this track Bm74 on December 5 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Elderberry carrying 58.5kg at $3.20. Definite contender. |
8 KAYLA CROWTHER |
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OVERSTRIKE
JOHN DUNN & KRYSTAL BISHOP 5YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG P K Green & Mrs R D Green Most recently 4th of 12 at this track Bm64 on December 31 over 1350m, 3 len behind Jamrock with 60kg at $10. The race before that ran last of 7 at Gawler Nmw-Ly Bm72 on December 13 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Three Rings carrying 57.5kg at $4.20. Ready to run a big race. |
1 CONNOR MURTAGH |
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MY MATE SONNY
SHYLIE WILLIAMS 9YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG D S Walker, W Cook, Mrs M Cook, Mrs S A Williams, A M Ward, J L Murnane, J Elsworthy, G Mollison, J Frick, G Halstead, A Altamura & C A Redford Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 15 at Murray Bridge Cg&E Bm68 July 12 over 1400m, 12 len behind Classy Kenny with 60kg at $61. Previously first up; ran last of 14 at Morphettville Bm78 June 21 over 1200m, soft track; 12 len behind Voltage Point with 56kg at $101. Will take great benefit from this outing. |
4 SAIRYN FAWKE |
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TYDEUS
MICHAEL CORNELL 8YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Ms A M Lear & M P Cornell At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at this track Bm68 on January 11 over 1210m, 4 len behind Mckeever carrying 59kg at $11. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at this track Bm72 on December 17 over 1210m, 3.5 len behind Utilitarian with 60kg at $4.40. Expect he will make amends. |
10 MS S METCALFE |
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JONQUEST
JACKIE STOETZER 8YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG C E R O'Sullivan, D P Woodward & Ms T Van De Graaf Most recently 6th of 12 at this track Bm68 on January 11 over 1210m, 4 len behind Mckeever carrying 54.5kg at $18. The race before that came from midfield and won by a neck at this track 4yo+ Bm56 December 31 over 1210m defeating Ze Birds'n'zebees with 58.5kg at $21. Safely held. |
6 ISAAC SIT |
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MESSERSCHMITT
JOHN DUNN & KRYSTAL BISHOP 10YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG T R Black & JD & KB Racing (Mgr: J Dunn) At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track Bm68 on January 11 over 1210m, 1.0 len behind Mckeever with 56.5kg at $14. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at this track 4yo+ Bm56 on December 31 over 1210m, 2.25 len behind Evening Bride carrying 63kg at $8. Well placed and looks tough to stop again. |
2 ROCHELLE MILNES |
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WARM BREEZE
JOHN DUNN & KRYSTAL BISHOP 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG A Bain & JD & KB Racing Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 13 at Balaklava Bm56 July 9 over 1050m, in the wet; 4 len behind Gilmore with 61kg at $7.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 2 len Murray Bridge 4yo+ Mdn-Sw May 14 over 1200m defeating Pirate with 58kg at $2.60. Has claims if presented on song. |
3 ALANA LIVESEY |
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UTILITARIAN
JOHN DUNN & KRYSTAL BISHOP 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG JD & KB Racing (Mgr: J Dunn) Most recently 8th of 12 at this track Bm68 on January 11 over 1210m, 4 len behind Mckeever with 54.5kg at $51. The start before that 9th of 12 at this track 4yo+ Bm56 on December 31 over 1210m, 4 len behind Jonquest carrying 61kg at $6.50. Will need to do a bit more. |
9 BROOKE KING |
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ETARA
JOHN DUNN & KRYSTAL BISHOP 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG T R Black, Ms K E Haines, Ms K L Hammond, S Graham, T Delahunt, Miss J Taylor, Miss N M Kirk, Miss M Freeman & JD & KB Racing (Mgr: J Dunn) Having second run back today. Last run ran last of 12 at this track 4yo+ Bm56 on December 31 over 1210m, 13 len behind Jonquest with 60kg at $51. At only start last preparation ran last of 16 at Murray Bridge 0-64 on October 11 over 1400m, 20 len behind Cockatoo Rose with 54kg at $101. Others make more appeal. |
5 POLLY BREWSTER |
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THE PLASTICS
CHRIS HARRISON 5YO B/BR MARE 54.0KG C D Harrison Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 10th of 12 at Morphettville F&M 0-62 on December 12 over 1200m, 7 len behind One More Song carrying 59kg at $14. Second-up 9th of 12 at Murray Bridge Bm56 on January 1 over 900m, 4.5 len behind Effusiv carrying 56kg at $26. Expect she will make amends. |
7 TALA HUTCHINSON |
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