Scone   12 Jul 2024
 
GOING: H(9)

NATIVE TRAIL @ DARLEY BENCHMARK 66 HANDICAP 1400m

Track: HEAVY 9   Clouds (Max: 17)   Rail: True. (Pent: 5.88).  

Solid tempo with She's Independent taking control early. RASAY FACTOR (8) promising gelding who gets better with age. Came from near last on resumption with a swooping victory over 1400m at Tamworth on June 21. Undefeated here and will relish the 3kg claim. Can win again in this tougher contest. SHEN GUI (10) up in trip and grade when a disappointing 13th over 1450m at Muswellbrook on June 17. Trained on the track and go on his win two back when assessing his chances. Can return to form today. UP AND COMER (13) Neasham-trained filly returning from a five-and-a-half spell. Made good progress last time in on the provincial circuit and not asked to do much in two recent trials. Looks ready for a good prep and a forward showing is anticipated. BIG BAY WOLF (9) showed ability last prep and expecting improvement after his poor return when last of 10 over 1300m at Goulburn on June 21. Lone win came second-up and the tongue-tie goes on in this easier contest. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 8,10,13,9.
1 2188x ANCIENT EGYPT
WAYNE BROWN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
M D Keating, Mrs S J Keating & M W Brown
Gelding back from a spell of ten months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at Eagle Farm Cl3 September 30 over 1820m, 4.5 len behind Contribute carrying 56kg at $17. When resuming last campaign second of 11 at Doomben Cl2 August 2 over 1350m, a head behind Extessive with 58.5kg at $6.50. Don't underestimate.
10
JACK BAKER
GOLD, BLACK SEAMS AND CAP
2 110x5 SIDENAY
KIM WAUGH
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
NSW Tycoons (Mgr: S K Brown)
Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at Wyong Cond Bm68 March 14 over 1600m, 8 len behind Gardenzio with 56kg at $10. First up last campaign fifth of 10 at Wyong Prov Mdn-Sw November 29 over 1100m, 4 len behind Bojangles with 59kg at $21. Looks tested without a run under the belt.
4
MILLIE THOMPSON
LIGHT BLUE, NAVY HALVES, NSW TYCOONS LOGO, DIAMONDS SLEEVES, DIAMONDS CAP
3 3117x COMMUNITY
KIM WAUGH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
F P Lawler, D J Noble, B J Dooley, J J Carlaw, J V Dooley & S J Storrie
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 7 at Canterbury 3&4yo Bm64 February 23 over 1900m, soft track; 14 len behind Steel Blaze carrying 60kg at $21. When resuming last campaign second last of 11 at Newcastle Mdn-Sw December 2 over 1200m, soft track; 12 len behind Sydney Bowler with 59kg at $26. May need more time.
1
RORY HUTCHINGS
ORANGE, ROYAL BLUE HOOPS, WHITE SLEEVES AND CAP
4 60056 EYEQUE
JOHN P THOMPSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs L Harris, Mrs D K Delimitros, D Findaly, K A & Mrs K K Y Henry, M Lochtenberg, B & Mrs N Schneiders, M K & Mrs P M Storey, N G R Harris, T Sheldon, Ms H M Grace, P Petkovski & A Murphy
Last start second last of 7 at Canterbury 3&4yo Bm64 on July 3 over 1550m, in the wet; 18 len behind Autumnmation with 56kg at $26. Before that 5th of 10 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Bm64 on June 20 over 1500m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Vomo Island with 56.5kg at $51. Expected to be doing his best work late.
3
ASHLEY MORGAN
White, Purple Horseshoe, Purple Sleeves, White Stars, Purple Cap, White Horseshoes
5 70570 SIAN
MARK CROSS
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs A Cross
Comes off a 57 day let-up. Most recently 12th of 14 at Gosford Mid Bm64 on May 16 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Remus carrying 55kg at $26. Before that 7th of 15 at Newcastle Bm64 on May 4 over 1500m, slow going 4 len behind Sonofdec carrying 55kg at $26. Fully tested on his recent run.
8
MITCH STAPLEFORD
Navy Blue, Red Sleeves With Navy Blue Stars, Red Stars Cap
6 1133x JONNY BE SWIFT
GREGORY HICKMAN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
GD Hickman, B Kennedy, K Nott, M Moyle, B Turton J Keshany, A Hilzinger, D Micallef, R Haidle & J Hickman
First-up. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at Muswellbrook Bm66 February 19 over 1750m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Rothrock with 59kg at $3. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 4 len win. Queanbeyan Mdn-Sw December 20 over 1460m in the wet defeating Red Redemption carrying 56kg at $6. Cannot make a strong case.
7
AARON BULLOCK
EMERALD GREEN, BLACK CHECKED EPAULETTES, EMERALD GREEN SLEEVES, BLACK AND EMERALD GREEN CHECKED ARMBANDS
7 195x7 LA FRECCIA
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
Prairie Racing (Mgr: Mrs T J Yap), D Ashworth, M Cawley, P V W Kruining, A J McEvoy, R J Miller, T P Ballard, Miss N M Miller, P G Miller, Mrs C A Richards, T J Gunning, M R Washbourne, C J Nicolay & D J Hines
Second-up. First-up after four months 7th of 10 at Randwick Kensington F&M Bm72 on June 12 over 1400m, on heavy track; 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 with 55.5kg at $11. Needs more time.
12
ANNA ROPER
GREEN, LIME CHECKS,GREEN SLEEVES,LIME CHECKS, MAROON CAP, RED CHECKS
8 517x1 RASAY FACTOR
CODY MORGAN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P B Eveleigh, L D Hayes, Mrs K L Dyson, J A Dyson, Miss A D Eveleigh, Mrs T R Pittham, C B Pittham, Mrs H I Saunders & N B Racing (Mgr: G McDonald)
Second run back. First-up after 14 months was well back until straightening; then made ground from the turn; won by 0.9 len at Tamworth Bm58 June 21 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Inferencia with 61.5kg at $17. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Tamworth Ctry Bm58 on March 6 2023 over 1600m, 8 len behind Poet Lad carrying 60kg at $3. Sure to run well.
9
SIENA GRIMA
YELLOW GREEN, GREEN HORSESHOE,SLEEVES,GREEN CAP
9 31x0 BIG BAY WOLF
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
A J A Bosma, Green Machine 1 (Mgr: A J A Bosma), Green Machine 2 (Mgr: A J A Bosma), J F Hepburn, K T Gibbons, G Hooker, Mrs J E Kelman, D Howard, G L Waterhouse, P Desmond, G D Buchan, W J Hamilton, Mrs E W Hamilton, R Noble, Ms C A Lorre, J H Johnson, Mrs N A MacKenzie, P J Spencer & J H Mullins
Second-up. First-up after eight months ran last of 10 at Goulburn Bm66 on June 21 over 1300m, slow going 20 len behind Loose Love with 59kg at $8. Previously second-up won by 0.7 len at Hawkesbury Cg&E Mdn-Sw November 9 over 1400m defeating Jared carrying 57.5kg at $5. Fitter and worth including.
2
ANDREW ADKINS
Navy Blue, White Band ,white Go Racing Logo, Armbands And Cap
10 00710 SHEN GUI
LOU MARY
9YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms J L Good, L Mary, Ms S A Beames & TJG Good
Most recently raced on the pace before fading to run last of 13 at Muswellbrook Bm66 on June 17 over 1450m, slow going 26 len behind Bangetta with 59.5kg at $11. The race before that won by 0.9 len at Dubbo Cge Bm58 June 7 over 1300m on a heavy track defeating Fifty Five Mustang carrying 61.5kg at $13. Nicely placed to put the record straight.
4
MIKAYLA WEIR
Silver, Pink Crossed Sashes
11 45425 TOUGH CASE
JEREMY SYLVESTER
9YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs G Rinkin
Last start 5th of 8 at Gunnedah Curlewis Bm82 on July 1 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Obelius with 55kg at $7. Before that 2nd of 13 at Muswellbrook Bm66 on June 17 over 1450m, slow going 1.4 len behind Bangetta carrying 58.5kg at $9.50. Watch for a big final furlong.
3
ROBBIE DOWNEY
Hot Pink, Black R Motif, Hooped Cap
12 69853 SHE'S INDEPENDENT
PAUL PERRY
9YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs C L Perry, Mrs K N Overton, & R G Brooks Seaforth Sharks (Mgr: D A Sayer)
Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 13 at Muswellbrook Bm66 on June 17 over 1450m, slow going 4.5 len behind Bangetta carrying 55kg at $26. The start before that 5th of 10 at Wyong F&M Bm64 on June 6 over 1200m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Linguee with 53kg at $12. Genuine contender under these conditions.
5
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
YELLOW, PINK AND BLACK CHECKED SASH, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLACK AND PINK CHECKED ARMBANDS, PINK CAP
13 x313x UP AND COMER
ANNABEL NEASHAM
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), BBT Late Bloomer (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), Racing Club No 5 Ltd (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), Hysteria, Keastafin, C Carrington, Opes Racing, J Leone, N Lockett, Mrs K Tracey, W Tracey, Mrs H van der Merwe, J Capenhurst, D Thoroughgood, B Newton & Mrs B Williamson
Resumes after a break of five-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at Gosford Cl1 February 1 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind Apollo Mission carrying 56kg at $5.50. Previously first up; with blinkers first time; third of 12 at Orange Mdn-Sw December 11 over 1410m, 1.2 len behind Sharing Is Caring carrying 55.5kg at $4. Can return in winning form.
6
ALYSHA COLLETT
RED, BLUEBLOOD LOGO, RED SLEEVES, BLUE BLOOD LOGO, RED CAP,WHITE STAR