Gatton   29 Jun 2024
 
GOING: S(5)

LADBROKES GATTON CUP BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 2000m

Track: SOFT 6     Rail: True.  

Only a moderate early tempo anticipated with no recognised leaders engaged. AQUA ALTA (6) peaks off a 2L defeat at Doomben in stronger over a mile. She races handy and has placed over a middle distance. She should get every chance to run it right out. Neasham-trained DIABLO BOLT (10) had no luck at Doomben but took out a 65 at Ipswich prior. Ran here best race there this distance range and fourth-up is hard to risk. TOP BOY (9) also brings strong form over a mile. The extra metres shouldn't bother and he draws to advantage and benefits from a 2kg claim. VENTUROUS (11) deserved the win here this grade over a mile. He has solid middle-distance form in easier. In the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Aqua Alta.
1 26501 LUCKY EXCHANGE
WILLIAM KROPP
5YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
R C Picking, J J Howell, I E Gallagher, M D Clough, W J Kingston, Mrs A B Speers, J M Speers, M F McLean, Mrs S L Gallagher, L J Murphy, R J Conway, P M Stark, D Lythgo, Mrs M A Conway & A J Shadforth
At the latest run came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Toowoomba Bm60 June 15 over 2000m defeating Mordecai carrying 63kg at $3.80. The race before that 14th of 16 at Sunshine Coast Bm75 on June 9 over 2200m, slow going 14 len behind Almairac carrying 56.5kg at $81. Consider.
4
PAUL HAMBLIN
Hot Pink, hot pink sleeves,Navy Blue Armbands
2 00706 SO DAPPER
LEIGH DERECOURT
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
L Derecourt
At the latest run 6th of 10 at Murwillumbah Cup Preview on June 23 over 2020m, 2.75 len behind Two Smokin Barrels carrying 55kg at $19. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 12 at Warwick Bm60 on June 15 over 1500m, 10 len behind Picko Rocks with 67kg at $8. Fully tested under these conditions.
3
MELEA CASTLE
 Black, Gold Dollar Sign, Sleeves And CAP
3 6x261 PICKO ROCKS
DONALD BAKER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs P Siebenhausen, S O'Sullivan, P O'Sullivan & L Dunne
Most recently ran on from midfield and scored a big 4.5 len win at Warwick Bm60 June 15 over 1500m defeating Flash Zariz with 59.5kg at $4.50. The race before that 6th of 10 at Warwick Cl3-Sw on May 21 over 1350m, 5 len behind Oughton carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
10
OLIVIA WEBB
ROYAL BLUE, PINK DUCK, SLEEVES AND CAP
4 63143 RUBY'S LAD
PAUL WALLACE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
B M Ahern & Mrs A B Ahern
Useful gelding. At the latest run came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Toowoomba Bm70 on June 8 over 1625m, 1.0 len behind Ausbred Bluebird carrying 58.5kg at $9. The run before that 4th of 12 at Warwick Bm70 on May 9 over 1500m, 1.2 len behind Half Crown carrying 58.5kg at $15. In the mix.
5
ANTHONY ALLEN
BLUE, WHITE BAND AND ARMBANDS, CERISE CAP
5 60995 VAN GOGH
HARRY RICHARDSON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
F J Manwaring & Mrs J G Manwaring
Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at this track Bm65 on June 20 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Venturous with 58.5kg at $41. The start before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 10 at Toowoomba Bm70 on June 8 over 1625m, 6 len behind Ausbred Bluebird carrying 59.5kg at $21. Thereabouts last start but looks tested this time.
11
DYLAN BENNETT
YELLOW, RED SASH AND SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS
6 4x845 AQUA ALTA
R G LIPP
6YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
A McCosker
Useful mare. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Doomben Bm68 on June 19 over 1660m, 2 len behind Drialle carrying 57.5kg at $4.50. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Doomben Bm68 on June 5 over 1350m, 3 len behind Denied with 58kg at $10. Encouraging effort last start. Go well.
7
EMILY LANG
Purple, Turquoise Fleur De Lys, Green Armbands
7 5x522 GUTS 'N' GLORY
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
M J Webster, C G Geran, D A Zammit, Ms S J Curnow, L Brennan, M Brennan, D Holder, B J Dowden, C C Silva, Ms L Moore, Miss A R Silva, J C Silva, Miss B Hayes, B Trotter, S Ratnakaran, G A Silva & N Hagan
Most recently 2nd of 12 at this track Bm65 on June 20 over 1600m, long-neck behind Venturous with 60kg at $4. The start before that 2nd of 7 at Beaudesert Cl4 on June 1 over 1650m, on heavy track; 1.0 len behind Twigman with 57.5kg at $4.50. Can't see him troubling these.
12
KARL ZECHNER
Navy Blue, White H Inside Wreath, White Cap
8 55314 VIADELAMORE
PAUL SHAILER
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
High Calibre Racing (Mgr: D Maguire), Fremia Racing (Mgr: B J Freeman), R I Darrah, M J Quealey, D Campbell, M McGuire, T M McDermott, G Peers, Mrs A Cliff, D K Barber, B L Hannon, G C Cluff, T F Acason, Mrs P L Mei, Ponzi Scheme Racing, Miss D M Andrew, R S Crawford, B Rankin & M McDonald
Recent form sound. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Gold Coast Poly Bm62 on June 8 over 1900m, 3.5 len behind Shadyvale Storm with 62kg at $6. Before that ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Gold Coast Poly Bm62 May 18 over 2000m defeating Saxon Brave carrying 60.5kg at $6. Definite chance.
8
JUSTIN HUXTABLE
LIME GREEN, BLACK HIGH CALIBRE RACING LOGO, STRIPED SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
9 x7023 TOP BOY
MARK CURRIE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs D T Currie, I N Gamble, Miss K A Hilton, L Hartland, P J Perren, D W Kratzmann & Mrs E M Kratzmann
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Toowoomba Bm60 on June 22 over 1625m, 0.5 len behind Cape Crusader carrying 59.5kg at $2.30. Before that 2nd of 10 at Toowoomba Bm70 on June 8 over 1625m, 0.8 len behind Ausbred Bluebird carrying 57.5kg at $4. Will be charging home late.
2
JACE MCMURRAY
Purple, YELLOW Diamonds, Black And YELLOW Striped Sleeves, YELLOW Cap
10 3x719 DIABLO BOLT
ANNABEL NEASHAM
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Triple Crown Syndications. (Mgr: C H Ward), A J Prince, T Foster, D Da Silva, D Constantin, B J Nally, M Chiu, Mrs K Nally, Mrs V Prince, W D'cruz, J C Williams, D L King, P L Ward, S V Nolan, G B McDonald, J A Forrest, A D Lindsay, T P Fysh & J Norris
Last start ran last of 9 at Doomben Bm68 on June 19 over 1660m, 6 len behind Drialle with 55.5kg at $9. The run before that won by a nose at Ipswich 3yo Bm65 May 30 over 1700m on a soft track defeating Farwest carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Deserves another chance.
1
LESLIE TILLEY
RED, WHITE TRIPLE CROWN SYNDICATIONS LOGO
11 1x321 VENTUROUS
OLIVIA CAIRNS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M C Morgan
Most recently ran on from midfield and won by a long-neck at this track Bm65 June 20 over 1600m defeating Guts 'N' Glory carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at Ipswich Bm62 on June 7 over 1710m, slow going 0.7 len behind Sly Corner with 59kg at $8.50. In the mix.
6
MADELEINE WISHART
White, Red Vee, white sleeves, red Diamond Armbands And Cap
12 72741 DEL CAMPO
AMANDA PARK
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
N W Barnes, W G T Barnes, Ms A J Park, P A Park & B P Park
Dual acceptor. At the latest run won by 1.75 len at Kilcoy Bm60 June 21 over 2076m defeating Au Revoir with 59.5kg at $26. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Goondiwindi Bm60 on June 1 over 1800m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Clear Blonde with 58kg at $4. Likely to struggle.
9
K YOSHIDA
Purple, White Hoops, Purple Cap
13 20022 PRINCETON AWARD
GLENN THORNTON
5YO  BR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs W Thornton, K Hinkley, R M & Mrs T Snell, P J & Mrs E A Hrabar
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 12 at Doomben Bm65 on June 12 over 2060m, 1.4 len behind Artful Girl with 58.5kg at $26. Before that 2nd of 10 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on May 26 over 1800m, slow going 4 len behind Enterprise Lassie with 58.5kg at $51. Hope on latest effort.
20
BORIS THORNTON
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE TT HORSE LOGO, WHITE SLEEVES, RED STRIPE, WHITE CAP & POM POM
14 11103 SOCK'EMSID
BRENDAN JONES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
B J Jones, H W C Crooks, G K Drewett, A D Browning, P H Williams, Mrs C D Dillon & B Barnes
Dual acceptor. Useful type. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Sunshine Coast Bm58 on June 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Kariaction with 59.5kg at $3.30. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 11 at Doomben Bm68 on June 5 over 1640m, 10 len behind Extraordinaire with 57.5kg at $17. Has the ability.
6
D R SMITH
 BLACK and ROYAL BLUE QUARTERS ,BLACK SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE STARS, BLACK CAP,ROYAL BLUE QUARTERS,SILVER STARS
15 36437 KNEZE
AMANDA PARK
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
N W Barnes & Ms A J Park
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 7th of 12 at Kilcoy Bm60 on June 21 over 2076m, 4 len behind Del Campo carrying 61kg at $5. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Ipswich Bm62 on June 7 over 1710m, slow going 2.25 len behind Sly Corner with 60kg at $14. Not keen.
8
PURPLE, WHITE HOOPS, PURPLE CAP
16 15500 PORT MOURANT
SHAUN DWYER
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs G A Dwyer, W A Impey, Persistence Racing (Mgr: D J Lewis) & T S Lichti
Dual acceptor. Most recently second last of 16 at Sunshine Coast Bm75 on June 9 over 2200m, slow going 16 len behind Almairac with 54kg at $41. The run before that 10th of 14 at Ipswich Bm72 on May 22 over 2180m, 9 len behind Aldeenaary with 56kg at $8.50. Passing here.
17
PINK, BROWN ARMBANDS AND CAP
17 4x784 ENUNCIATION
KELLY SCHWEIDA
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J D McDonald, S Drinkeld, A Olding, Mrs K Green, J H Collins, R Mcdonald, A Prestigiacomo, K Moffatt, P Milne, J Emerson, F Beggs, D Gunn, Ms S N Howe, N Johnston, Ms J Rogers, M J Stubbs, S P Pinfold & W E Williams
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 4th of 11 at Ipswich Bm62 on June 7 over 1710m, slow going 3 len behind Sly Corner with 59.5kg at $6. The race before that 8th of 11 at Ipswich Bm62 on May 30 over 1350m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Casrock with 59.5kg at $12. Not today.
12
LESLIE TILLEY
White, Purple Quarters, Gold Cap
18 56x09 END OF MONTH
A & D SIMPSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs D B Simpson, S Allford, T Allen, D A Newsome, P A Butler, G C Pryor, J A Rolls, G J Winter, B Campbell & M Jennings
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming second last of 14 at Sunshine Coast Bm58 on May 31 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind Pending with 60.5kg at $41. Last start 9th of 11 at Sunshine Coast Bm58 on June 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Kariaction with 60.5kg at $26. Fully tested.
13
Hot Pink, Purple FIVE Stars, Purple SLEEVES,Hot Pink Stars Sleeves ,Purple,Hot Pink Stars Cap
19 2x597 DRAKE PASSAGE
MARCUS WILSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
W S Racing, M J Wilson, J L Chivers, Mrs C L Hohnke, J R Makepeace, K Bradley, C Hickey, Mrs M Harris, N Zappone, Mrs L M Bonnington, R L Bonnington, J Millar, T Raineri & Mrs K A Raineri
Dual acceptor. At the latest run second last of 8 at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 on June 15 over 2000m, 12 len behind Aiden with 59kg at $9. Before that 9th of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 on June 8 over 1540m, 5 len behind Breaking Ground with 59.5kg at $10. Passing.
10
White, Winners Stall Racing logo, Navy And Maroon Checked Sleeves And Cap
20 07620 BRAVE BOY
CHRIS ZINTILIS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Ms D C Griffiths, C Zintilis, Ms J Farragher, Miss E Thompson, Three Of Us (Mgr: J R Brownley), J R Brownley, Z S Laity & J E Boyle
Last start second last of 12 at Doomben Bm65 on June 12 over 2060m, 9 len behind Artful Girl with 54kg at $26. Before that 2nd of 11 at Ipswich Bm58 on June 7 over 2210m, on a slow track; head behind Bid For Fame with 57.5kg at $51. Not keen.
11
WHITE, DEEP SKY BLUE BAND