Wyong   27 Jun 2024
 
GOING: S(5)

DOMELAND RACING BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1350m

Track: SOFT 5   Clear (Max: 19)   +3m Entire  

Abundant early pace from the speedy trio of Mrs Ed, Oakfield Eagle and Spats Pav Bowie. OSMAN (2) has been racing in great form this time in and looks the value play here. Gave his all with the 58kg when third over 1400m at Dubbo in the heavy (10) going on June 7. No shock to see him fight this out from the favourable gate. TAKING THE MIKKI (11) trained locally and racing in career-best form. Big run under the circumstances from the wide gate when a narrow second over 1200m at this track on June 6. Best form can see him take this out. IMASUPERSTAR (5) racing in career best form and deserves his shot on the provincial circuit. Has a fitness edge over most of these and looks a genuine player. BARANOF (4) placed over this track and trip five-back and should enjoy the good early tempo today. Back in grade and watch for him late. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 2,11,5,4.
1 186x6 OBVIOUS STEP
DENIM WYNEN
7YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
H Docherty, D W Elliott & Ms C L Vincent
Second run back. First-up after four months 6th of 9 at Newcastle Prov Bm68 on June 15 over 1250m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Gago carrying 59.5kg at $26. Previously second-up got back early 7th of 10 at Canterbury Mares Bm72 on June 7 2023 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Petulant carrying 57.5kg at $19. Needs to lift.
9
ANNA ROPER
PALE BLUE,ORANGE VERTICAL HALVES, WHITE SLEEVES AND CAP,ORANGE COLLAR
2 9x133 OSMAN
MACK GRIFFITH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
M D & Mrs A S Griffith, Miss B A Simpson, P N Rees & Gooree Stud (Mgr: E M Cojuangco)
Useful type. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Dubbo Bm82 on June 7 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Dream Game with 58kg at $12. The race before that 3rd of 8 at Hawkesbury Cg&E Bm64 on April 18 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Fiddlers Green with 58kg at $7. One of the chief contenders.
3
MS MOLLY BOURKE
Red, Black Stripes
3 221x5 OAKFIELD EAGLE
DAMIEN LANE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
B Mackenzie
Second-up. First-up after five months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Taree Bm82 on June 9 over 1262m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Touch Of Navy carrying 55kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 5th of 13 at Scone Super Mdn on September 22 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Uncle Harry with 57.5kg at $14. Unlikely to threaten.
8
R JONES
Yellow Green, Gold Maltese Cross
4 20255 BARANOF
JOHN P THOMPSON
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
F Naude, Ms A C Vas, Bell River Thoroughbreds (Mgr: A J Ferguson), R G Hogno, Miss J Hogno, Mrs M Hogno, St George Holdings (Mgr: D F Rye), T J Pemberton, V A Vas, Dr C A Williams & B A Mcdonald
At the latest run 5th of 12 at Randwick Kensington Cg&E Bm72 on June 12 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Pure Alpha carrying 56kg at $51. The run before that 5th of 9 at Canterbury Cg&E Bm72 on May 29 over 1550m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Presser carrying 56.5kg at $10. Forward showing expected.
10
LOUIS-PHILIPPE BEUZELIN
Yellow, Green five Stars And Cap
5 x1331 IMASUPERSTAR
ROB POTTER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
S W Smith, Ms V M Smith, G J Fulton, M Cleaver, R A Wellard, J R Adams & B W Hogan
Going well. At the latest run favourite; won by a long-neck at Sapphire Coast Bm66 June 9 over 1200m in the wet defeating Chairman's List with 58kg at $2.10. The run before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Albury Ctry Cl2 on May 20 over 1500m, 1.0 len behind County Kilkenny with 59kg at $2.90. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
5
KEAGAN LATHAM
PURPLE, GOLD LIGHTNING BOLT, purple cap,gold LIGHTNING BOLTS
6 400x9 STREET CANDI
KRISTEN BUCHANAN
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
Crowningstone (Mgr: M R Thew), Miss K L Buchanan, Iron Bar Racing (Mgr: J Elliott), Mrs C J Grainger, C Gilmore, B Blay, Ms L Chadwick, R W Thew, D C Wright, Mrs C Le-grand & K R Thew
Second run back. First-up after three months second last of 10 at this track F&M Bm64 on June 6 over 1200m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Linguee carrying 57.5kg at $19. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Hawkesbury Mid Bm64 on October 19 over 1600m, long-neck behind Sovereign Express with 58kg at $10. Should progress from that first-up run.
11
ASHLEY MORGAN
GOLD, ROYAL BLUE DIAMOND BAND, ROYAL BLUE AND GOLD DIABOLO SLEEVES, GOLD CAP, ROYAL BLUE DIAMONDS
7 6x557 THERE THERE
CIARON MAHER
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
A R E Investments (Mgr: P H Butts), Mrs J N Krauser, M Krauser, J D Deague, A J Owers, J H Byrne, No More Ponies (Mgr: S Watt), B M Spencer, Ms Y E Pearce & D I Hollyman
Useful mare. Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run eased back early on 7th of 11 at Canterbury 4yo+ Bm72 on May 29 over 1250m, slow going 2.5 len behind Little Cointreau carrying 54.5kg at $13. Before that 5th of 9 at Newcastle F&M Bm64 on May 9 over 1350m, slow going 2 len behind Pink Baroque carrying 61kg at $4.50. Showed enough last start to suggest she can take this out.
10
JASON COLLETT
Dark Blue, Deep Sky Blue Diagonal Stripes, Quartered Cap
8 195x7 LA FRECCIA
JOHN O'SHEA
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
N Osborne & Mrs D Y Osborne
Second-up. First-up after four months 7th of 10 at Randwick Kensington F&M Bm72 on June 12 over 1400m, in the wet; 14 len behind Until Valhalla with 56.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Kembla Grange Super Mdn-Sw on January 3 over 1400m, on heavy track; 1.3 len behind Restonica carrying 55.5kg at $11. Fitter but must improve sharply.
16
ANNA ROPER
Green, Black Hooped Sleeves, Black Cap
9 524x4 SPATS PAV BOWIE
J M AUSTIN
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
J B Critchley & Mrs M A Epple
Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 9 at this track Bm64 on June 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Unstopabull carrying 58kg at $7.50. Previously second-up second last of 11 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Bm64 on September 9 over 1200m, 4 len behind Who But Roo carrying 58.5kg at $21. Improver with definite claims.
7
MS JESS TAYLOR
Pink, Light Blue Diamonds
10 634x8 BRYNNER
JASON COYLE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Miss A M Double, P P R Esplin, A P Sharp, I J Dix, P Mansford, Ms J L Gibson, L Wilson, J Lucey & Bourtai (Mgr: H D R Esplin)
Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 7 at Canterbury Bm64 February 16 over 1900m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Bacio Del Mist with 58kg at $9. Previously first up; second last of 8 at Warwick Farm Bm78 September 20 over 1300m, 7 len behind Rise Of The Masses with 54kg at $151. Hard to enthuse.
10
Navy Blue, Grey Maltese Cross, Black Sleeves, White Cap
11 1x312 TAKING THE MIKKI
KRISTEN BUCHANAN
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Vardy Thoroughbreds (Mgr: S J Vardy), Mrs L Vardy, D Grech, Mrs C Grech, Stone Cold Racing (Mgr: P Hatchell), Mrs S M Brabender, Mrs J R Dowd, R L Dowd, M Sincek, R Beeck, C C Maxwell, D F Benson, Mrs C Thomson, D J Johnston, N A Pryce & C O'Shea
Racing well. Most recently made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track Cg&E Bm64 on June 6 over 1200m, on a wet track; head behind Life Coach carrying 56.5kg at $3.50. The race before that favourite; won by 2.25 len at Taree Bm58 May 20 over 1250m in the wet defeating Barcelona Express with 59kg at $2.30. Genuine hope on best form.
2
ZAC LLOYD
WHITE, VARDY THOROUGHBREDS LOGO, LIME GREEN AND AQUA STRIPED SLEEVES, LIME GREEN CAP
12 27x10 MCKEON
JOSEPH BURGES
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
J M Burges & R J Evans
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up came from midfield and won by a head at Newcastle F&M Bm64 May 25 over 1250m on a rain affected track defeating Princess Cruizer with 57kg at $21. Second run from a spell 10th of 13 at Rosehill Highway-C3 on June 15 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 13 len behind Know Thyself carrying 55.5kg at $21. Should be right in the finish.
11
D MCLELLAN
Black, Red Chevrons, Red Sleeves,Black Stars,Red Cap, Black Stars
13 14542 TOUGH CASE
JEREMY SYLVESTER
9YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs G Rinkin
Most recently 2nd of 13 at Muswellbrook Bm66 on June 17 over 1450m, slow going 1.4 len behind Bangetta with 58.5kg at $9.50. The start before that 4th of 12 at Taree Winghamcup Bm87 on June 9 over 1614m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Dreamdeel with 55kg at $26. Not far away last time but hard to have in this contest.
12
Hot Pink, Black R Motif, Hooped Cap
14 63413 BONUS TEMPUS
B M LAZZARINI
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Ms J Hardwicke, B M Lazzarini & Mrs S L Reeve
At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Canterbury 3&4yo Bm64 on June 10 over 1550m, slow going 3 len behind Vanquished with 56.5kg at $21. Before that ran on from midfield and won by a head at Kembla Grange Mid Cl1 June 4 over 1500m in soft going defeating Aix En Provence with 55kg at $4.50. Not keen on his prospects.
6
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Navy Blue, Turquoise Seams, Turquoise And White Striped Sleeves,NAVY CAP,Turquoise  Seams Cap
15 9x071 MRS ED
ALLAN KEHOE
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Miss K J Clarke, J O'Brien, C Pendergast, C Carbone, G Waide & G W Truran
Useful type. At the latest run won by 2 len at Moree Bm58 June 4 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Toulon Factor carrying 55.5kg at $8. Before that 7th of 12 at Queanbeyan Bm58 on May 19 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Field Of Myrtle carrying 59kg at $14. Won last start and is well-placed again.
4
SHANNEN LLEWELLYN
ORANGE AND BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES AND BLACK CAP
16 97472 MOSHT UP
STEPHEN SCHOFIELD
9YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Velebit (Mgr: T Melinz)
Most recently made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 10 at this track F&M Bm64 on June 6 over 1200m, on a wet track; nose behind Linguee with 55kg at $12. The start before that did the work up front then tired 7th of 10 at Newcastle F&M Bm64 on May 25 over 1250m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Mckeon carrying 52kg at $17. Worth including.
1
ZAC WADICK
WHITE, MAROON STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, MAROON STRIPE, WHITE CAP, MAROON STRIPES