Launceston   29 Mar 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

Thank You John McKenna Benchmark 68 Handicap 1400m

Track: GOOD4   Clear (Max: 23)   True  

Solid tempo anticipated with Freak On A Lead taking charge. ASVA (3) missed a nose here first-up heavily bet and the money came again after and he delivered a CL1. He flies third up and has more to give. Should have these covered. NAVY STREET (4) threatened twice before returning to the winner's stall here in a CL2. Keeps putting in and can make the finish. RIGOLETTO (8) peaks and the near miss here two-back reads well. Gets in light with the 3kg claim and has to be considered. HELLOT (7) got too far back last the but won the two prior and drops back 200m. Gets in light with the 3kg claim and also deserves consideration. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen on Asva.
1 16662 FREAK ON A LEAD
JOHN KEYS
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
J L Keys, W A Lewin & R J Blacklow
Useful type. Resumes off a 40 day let-up. At the latest run rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 9 at Hobart Bm60 on February 18 over 1430m, nose behind Sweet Lucifer with 60kg at $8. The run before that ran last in a small field at Longford on January 1 over 1400m, 9 len behind Alpine Affair carrying 55.5kg at $9. Worth including.
9
C NEWITT
MAROON, LIME FIVE SHAMROCKS, HOOPS SLEEVES, LIME CAP
2 36746 PEACE BE UPON HIM
DYLAN CLARK
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
A M McDonnell
At the latest run 6th of 10 at this track Bm68 on March 22 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Seydoux with 59.5kg at $16. The run before that 4th of 8 at this track Bm68 on March 6 over 1220m, 2 len behind Thelma carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. Doesn't look good enough to threaten the top few.
1
HAYLEY MC CARTHY
Orange, Fluorescent Green Sleeves, Cap
3 62x21 ASVA
GLENN STEVENSON
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
M W Lowe, E Sakareassen, M Wearne, Mrs K R Sheedy, D P Sheedy, N J E Lovett, R Newsome, P Q Conroy, M J Scott, D C Pfundt, A F McKinnon, J C Wicks, D J Anderson, Miss G Sharp & Mrs W M Stevenson
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 2nd of 14 at this track Cl1 on February 28 over 1400m, nose behind Sandual with 59kg at $3.80. Second run from a spell favourite; came from midfield and won by a head at this track Cl1 March 15 over 1400m defeating Kireina Marubrah carrying 59kg at $2. Profiles nicely. Top chance.
3
CODI JORDAN
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS,SLEEVES,RED ARMBANDS, RED CAP,WHITE STAR
4 11221 NAVY STREET
GLENN STEVENSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M B Opie
Form hard to fault. Last start favourite; won by a nose at this track Cl2 March 6 over 1420m defeating Kireina Marubrah with 58kg at $3.80. The race before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Hobart Cl2 on February 11 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Gallant Warriors with 58kg at $4. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
7
A DARMANIN
White, Black Star, Cerise Sleeves And Cap
5 79x05 FIGHTING FLOYD
IMOGEN MILLER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
J R Bevis, Mrs S L Bevis, Big Money Racing (Mgr: J R Bevis), M A Schulze, Arniston (Mgr: R Mason), R E Bevis, I P Goninon, S Pace & N E White
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 11th of 13 at this track Bm64 on February 28 over 1200m, 5 len behind Seydoux carrying 58kg at $21. Second run from a spell 5th of 12 at this track Bm60 on March 15 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Amancaya carrying 57.5kg at $26. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
4
D M GANDERTON
Lime, Black Star
6 x0800 WARDELL
ADAM TRINDER
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms D J Thompson & A C Howard
Comes off a 33 day let-up. Last start second last of 13 at this track Bm68 on February 25 over 1400m, 6 len behind Kaliuwaa Falls with 58kg at $101. The start before that ran last of 10 at this track Bm64 on February 4 over 1600m, 4 len behind Geegees Hisword with 61kg at $41. Fully tested on his recent run.
5
ERICA BYRNE BURKE
Old Gold, Black Diamonds
7 7x110 HELLOT
JOHN KEYS
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Ms H M Colgrave, P W Collidge, M Mansfield, Mrs W J Bellamy, Burrman (Mgr: R J Burridge), S J Gillbee, W A Lewin, C D Martin, T J Mcguire, A Mcintyre, A McPherson, N J Collis, Stephvick Racing (Mgr: Ms V K Edwards), Mrs S M Butler, N J Collis, R Scott & J Backhouse
Comes here off a 33-day let-up. At the latest run 12th of 14 at this track Bm60 on February 25 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Li'l Hail Mary carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. The start before that won by a long-neck at Hobart Bm60 February 9 over 1600m defeating Dantes carrying 59kg at $5.50. Genuine hope.
6
LAURYN BINGLEY
MAROON, LIME FIVE SHAMROCKS, MAROON SLEEVES,LIME HOOPED, LIME CAP
8 x0255 RIGOLETTO
JOHN BLACKER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Ms P M Cawthen
Most recently 5th of 12 at this track Cl2 on March 6 over 1420m, 2.75 len behind Navy Street with 58.5kg at $4.50. The start before that 5th of 12 at this track Cl2 on February 25 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Belluna with 59kg at $7.50. Will be winding up strongly.
8
JACKSON RADLEY
WHITE, PINK DIAMOND, ARMBANDS AND CAP
9 16079 ALPINE AFFAIR
JOHN BLACKER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
M J Fiteni & Ms K M Stewart
Last start second last of 10 at this track Bm68 on March 22 over 1200m, 6 len behind Seydoux carrying 53.5kg at $26. Before that second last of 8 at this track Bm68 on March 6 over 1220m, 5.5 len behind Thelma with 56kg at $26. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
2
CHELSEA BAKER
Silver, Black Checked Sash, Cerise Sleeves, Silver Cap, Black Star