Hawkesbury   25 Jun 2024
 
GOING: S(6)

CLARENDON TAVERN BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1000m

Track: SOFT 6   Clear (Max: 18)   Rail: Out 5m 1100m-450m. True Remainder. (Pent: 5.58).  

Eye Of The Fire has the speed to get across and take control from the wide gate. EYE OF THE FIRE (4) has race fitness on his side and far from disgraced in town when taken to the front for a gritty fifth over 1100m at Warwick Farm with the claim on June 5. This is easier and will prove hard to catch again despite drawing out. ARTIEBETT (11) scored her third victory when resuming for a fast-finishing win over 1000m at Goulburn on June 3. Going nicely through her grades and her second-up record is equally as strong. LADY SHENANIGANS (8) tough gelding trained on the track who gets his chance from the gate. Never comfortable in the going at the latest and go on his solid win two back when assessing his chances. MON PIERRE (6) even return from a three month break when sitting on the speed for a tiring fourth over 1000m at Goulburn on June 3. Comes to hand quickly and looks good each way value. SUGGESTED PLAY: Eye Of The Fire to win.
1 4x110 BUFFET BUSTER
NATHAN DOYLE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Horse Ventures Pty Ltd (Mgr: M B Sandblom)
Useful type. Comes off a 40 day let-up. Most recently 11th of 15 at Grafton Bm82 on May 16 over 1190m, slow going 10 len behind Tectonic Plate carrying 60kg at $8.50. Before that won by 1.5 len at Grafton Jackal Bm82 April 30 over 1181m in soft going defeating Magnus Bellagio carrying 57kg at $17. Safely held last time out but this suits.
2
BENJAMIN OSMOND
Pale Green, Purple Quarters, Hooped Sleeves, Checked Cap
2 5126x TROIKA
BRAD WIDDUP
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Laurel Oak Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: L J Mihalyka), Boeara Holdings, T W Watson, Inspire, D J Tilbury, Mrs S Tilbury, G W Aldridge, D O'Brien, M J Clift, S E Parker, L G Boag, Mrs E D Boag, Tiani Vlei, G A Pointon, M S Riley, Laurel Oak Tolstoy, D J Small, L A Mihalyka & Tumut T
Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Gosford Prov Bm68 March 16 over 1000m, 4 len behind Cecil Street Lad carrying 57kg at $4. When resuming last campaign fifth of 7 at Nowra Cl3 January 14 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Proud Image carrying 60kg at $3.50. Hard to recommend.
5
ZAC WADICK
WHITE, GREEN CROSSED SASHES, RED SLEEVES AND CAP
3 7550x BUNDEENA
JOHN P THOMPSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
W S F Rutledge, T F Rutledge, Dr K P Rewell, St George Holdings (Mgr: D F Rye), Mrs L Harris, S F Bailey, A M Bailey, BLT Racing (Mgr: G F young), M J Grace, Ms H M Grace & J D Goetze
Resuming after a break of nine months. Finished off last preparation when last of 11 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 September 23 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Peace Officer carrying 56kg at $7.50. First up last campaign seventh of 10 at Warwick Farm Cg&E Bm72 August 9 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Our Kobison with 57.5kg at $6. Not at this stage.
4
Yellow, Red Cap
4 14415 EYE OF THE FIRE
ANNABEL NEASHAM
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
W M Jago, Mrs S Smyrnis, Ms L Wright, Mrs P Gordon, T J Curran, G R Ulrick, C J Ulrick, Mrs K A Dean, Mrs L Robertson, Ms S L Goldie, Miss L Kearton, Mrs D K Delimitros, Mrs C L Lowe, Ms G C Coward, Ms A Lawrie, Mrs N Graham, Mrs J A Canceri & D Bibby, Narrabri Ladies Racing, May Go FAR Racing
Last start did the work up front then tired 5th of 13 at Warwick Farm 3&4yo Bm64 on June 5 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 1.5 len behind One Destiny carrying 58kg at $3.50. The start before that favourite; won by 1.75 len at this track Cl1 May 23 over 1100m defeating Betsy's Flag with 59kg at $2.40. Encouraging effort last start. In the mix.
10
HEAVELON VAN DER HOVEN
NAVY BLUE, PALE PINK EPAULETTES AND CAP
5 235x8 GLOBAL EMPIRE
JOSEPH PRIDE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ungar Family (Mgr: T M Ungar), A Bagshaw, Mrs S E Boyd, N J Pinner, C L Chen, A J Rix, M Rowden, P J Davidson, Mrs B P Davidson, Ms R L Laundy, Mrs S R Rowden & Team T S A No 2 (Mgr: Ms S Jones)
Second-up. First-up after five months sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 10 at Warwick Farm 3&4yo Bm64 on May 22 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Cinematic Star carrying 60kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Gosford Bm64 on December 21 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Willaidow carrying 60.5kg at $3. One of the top chances.
9
LEESHELLE SMALL
DARK BLUE, GREEN STRIPES, YELLOW SLEEVES, YELLOW AND GREEN STRIPED CAP
6 557x4 MON PIERRE
MATTHEW SMITH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
A J Webb & M J Webb
Second-up. First-up after three months 4th in a small field at Goulburn Bm66 on June 3 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Starlight Girl carrying 61kg at $3. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on January 26 over 1000m, 4 len behind Shezanalister with 56.5kg at $7.50. Don't underestimate.
7
DYLAN GIBBONS
WHITE,DARK BLUE FIVE STARS,LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES AND CAP
7 5158x KIRIBATI
CIARON MAHER
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
J C Parry, Learning to Fly (Mgr: D T Kane), D T Moxon, M C Jones, Mrs K L Moxon, P J Silvey, V Low & M Harrison
First-up. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at Newcastle Cond Bm68 February 3 over 1400m, 6 len behind General Soho carrying 56.5kg at $4.50. When resuming last campaign fourth of 9 at Kembla Grange Cl1 October 7 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Vegas Raider carrying 55kg at $6.50. Needs more time.
6
KEAGAN LATHAM
Red, Blue And White Band, Green Sleeves And Yellow Cap
8 56715 LADY SHENANIGANS
M & D KEARNEY
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs D A Kearney & M S Kearney
Resumes off a 40 day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 11 at Gosford Cg&E Bm64 on May 16 over 1100m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Overextend carrying 55.5kg at $10. Before that won by 0.6 len at Bathurst Billaspros April 25 over 1100m on a soft track defeating Arimathea with 64.5kg at $11. Will be doing best work late.
1
JETT STANLEY
BLACK, PINK DIAMOND AND DIAMOND CHECKED SLEEVES
9 2x165 RUSSIAN SNITZEL
DAVID PFIEFFER
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
D A Pfieffer, T J Turner, D J Ryan, M G Gleeson, S W Hackney, Y Kostadinovski, R J Michael, S E Porter, A Stefanovski, B Barreto, D Jones, P J Sherry, Bullhorns Racing (Mgr: N L Power), Ghostly Racing (Mgr: P D Saunders) & REJAK (Mgr: R K Kostadinovski)
Third-up today. Resuming won by 2.25 len at Goulburn Mdn May 24 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Webejamin with 58.5kg at $1.50. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Wyong Mid Cl1 on June 6 over 1000m, on heavy track; 6 len behind The Escape carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Forward showing expected.
3
WHITE, ROYAL BLUE HALVES, EPAULETTES, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE HALVES, ROYAL BLUE CAP
10 2x162 YUKAN ROSE
DAVID PFIEFFER
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
D A Pfieffer, Ms E F Turner, T J Turner, Mrs H Cameron, Mrs G Swadling, Miss H R Neller, M Kearney, M Reed, Ms M Amirilayechi, Ghostly Racing (Mgr: P D Saunders) & Star Harem (Mgr: Mrs S R Stone)
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming favourite; won by 1.75 len at Newcastle 3yo+ Mdn May 25 over 900m in the wet defeating Bent As Hell carrying 55.5kg at $4. Second run from a spell 6th of 10 at Scone Cl1 on June 11 over 900m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Sunday Bell carrying 59kg at $2.90. Racing okay but look elsewhere.
13
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
WHITE, ROYAL BLUE HALVES, EPAULETTES, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE HALVES, ROYAL BLUE CAP
11 555x1 ARTIEBETT
CON KARAKATSANIS
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
B Champion, W Morgan & B Champion
Second-up. First-up after five months ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.6 len at Goulburn Cl2 June 3 over 1000m in soft going defeating Penitent carrying 55kg at $7.50. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a long-neck at Canberra Cl1 December 1 over 1000m in heavy going defeating Pretty Vegas carrying 55kg at $5.50. Sure to run well.
4
J FORD
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE STRIPE, CHECKERED SLEEVES, WHITE CAP
12 05x70 DEBELLO
GARY PORTELLI
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
G Portelli, R El Daghl, Bamboo Bloodstock, Mrs B Barker, M R Byrnes, S Debrincat, P J Egger, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd , P Hickman, N Khannara, D J McFadden, W R Sly, Mrs P Thuok, Thunder Racing , Pickles Equine & Pigeon Racing, J L Bridgement, D Johnson, A Hiscock, Waam Racing & R El Daghl
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up sat on the pace before fading 7th of 10 at Warwick Farm 3&4yo Bm64 on May 22 over 1100m, slow going 4.5 len behind Cinematic Star with 58kg at $26. Second-up eased back early on 10th of 13 at Warwick Farm 3&4yo Bm64 on June 5 over 1100m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind One Destiny carrying 55.5kg at $41. Among the winning chances.
3
R JONES
ROYAL BLUE, RED AND WHITE HOOPED SLEEVES, WHITE CAP, RED SPOTS
13 x3614 RARE BEAUTY
R & L PRICE
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Miss B Bergen
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently got back early 4th of 7 at Moruya Bm82 on May 26 over 1010m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Xtra Gear with 55kg at $26. Before that settled well back; won by 1.5 len at Moruya Bm66 April 26 over 1010m defeating Artie Bee carrying 56kg at $41. Can't tip based on recent efforts.
8
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Maroon, Royal Blue four leaf clover, Maroon And Royal Blue Diagonal Striped Sleeves And Quartered Cap