Gilgandra   03 Aug 2024
 
GOING: S(5)

INLAND PETROLEUM BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP 1100m

Track: SOFT 5   Clear (Max: 13)   Rail: True.  

Solid tempo with several going forward headed by Gypsy Power. JUST JACKY (2) is mixing his form but his best recent efforts read well in this company. Last raced over this trip on 16 May at Gosford when he finished fourth in a BM64. Returned a good figure when beaten just 1.2 lengths over 1000m at Gunnedah two back. The one to beat if on-song. YAEL'S DELIGHT (7) travelled on the speed then dug deep to score by a whisker over this trip at Cowra last time out. Drops 1.5kgs today with the claim. Big chance again over her pet distance. GYPSY POWER (5) returns from an 18-week spell for new trainer Clint Lundholm. Lightly raced gelding whose best Queensland form would see him in the finish. CASTLEHYDE (14) failed to finish off over 1250m at Gunnedah last start. That followed a 33-day break so he strips fitter and should be competitive. Locally trained HELL OH BABY (4) hasn't been far away of late and is a sound each-way hope. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen on Just Jacky.
1 5711x TUPOU
CLINT LUNDHOLM
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 65.0KG
C J Lundholm
First-up. Finished off last preparation by neck Tottenham Pic Cup March 2 over 1400m slow track defeating Linden Tree carrying 70kg at $6. First up last campaign second last of 10 at Dubbo Bm66 November 4 over 1000m, 6 len behind Praline carrying 56kg at $19. Unlikely to feature.
6
LEESHELLE SMALL
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE HORSE HEAD, BLACK AND WHITE CHECKED SLEEVES, BLACK CAP
2 94947 JUST JACKY
THERESA STAIR
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 62.0KG
A J Stair, Ms S C Cleland & Three Peaks Thoroughbreds (Mgr: T M Almond)
Useful gelding. At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 7th of 13 at Tamworth Ctry Bm58 on July 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Cyclone Rupert carrying 59kg at $19. Before that 4th of 11 at Gunnedah Bm58 on July 1 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind The Affirmative with 59kg at $4. Nicely placed to bounce back.
5
JACK BAKER
EMERALD GREEN, NAVY COMPOSE ROSE, NAVY BLUE AND GOLD SEAMS SLEEVES, GOLD CAP
3 31415 INVINCIBLE FAITH
LEA SELBY
9YO  GR/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs L F Selby
Last start 5th of 12 at Inverell Bm50 on July 20 over 1050m, slow going 1.3 len behind Powerstone carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. The start before that won by 1.5 len at Mungindi Bm50 July 6 over 1200m defeating My Oddette carrying 56kg at $3.50. Thereabouts last start and should be competitive.
1
ELLA DREW
PINK, ROYAL BLUE MALTESE CROSS, PINK SLEEVES, WHITE DIABLO, WHITE CAP, ROYAL BLUE MALTESE CROSS
4 61046 HELL OH BABY
KIEREN HAZELTON
5YO  BROWN  MARE 60.0KG
A B Hazelton & K W Hazelton
Useful type. Most recently 6th of 11 at Gunnedah Ctry Bm58 on July 22 over 1300m, slow going 4.5 len behind Norman with 56.5kg at $26. Before that 4th of 14 at Mudgee Ctry Cl2 on July 7 over 1400m, slow going 1.5 len behind Medinah with 55kg at $151. Capable of a strong showing.
9
A BANKS
WHITE, PURPLE STRIPES, STARS SLEEVES
5 3165x GYPSY POWER
CLINT LUNDHOLM
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
360 Bloodstock PTY LTD, Miss C Whitaker, Ms V L Toll, Mrs S Lyons, Mrs H Negri, Miss V L Thompson, Ms T Ferry, Mrs S Ritchie, Miss S A Petrou, Ms R L Brown, Mrs D P Garozzo, Mrs L Lambert, Miss B Lewis, C M Dwyer, Ms A Hartree, Mrs T J King, Mrs K E Sinclair, Mrs N A Hanna, P C Maher & S Canham
Resuming after a spell of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at Toowoomba Bm70 March 28 over 1100m, soft track; 4 len behind Spill The Tears with 52kg at $26. When resuming last campaign seventh of 10 at Ipswich 3yo Mdn-Sw December 15 over 800m, 4.5 len behind Lady Invader with 58kg at $26. Expect a forward showing.
7
ZOE HUNT
CERISE, WHITE CROSS, SEAMS SLEEVES, CERISE CAP, WHITE DISC CAP
6 6x414 BOBBY'S SECRET
MELISSA HARRISON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M R Harrison, Mrs M D Harrison, T M Avnell & W R Semmens
SCRATCHED
14
WHITE, CERISE Vee, DARK BLUE ARMBANDS, WHITE, DARK BLUE QUARTERED CAP
7 29471 YAEL'S DELIGHT
BARRY WALL
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
B T Wall, Mrs K D Collins & C Collins
Most recently favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Cowra F&M Bm50 July 13 over 1100m in the wet defeating Mystic Flame carrying 57kg at $3.30. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at Gundagai Bm50 on June 29 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Katie Express with 56kg at $7. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.
8
SIENA GRIMA
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE CHEVRONS, WHITE SLEEVES WITH ROYAL BLUE SEAMS AND CAP, POM POM
8 90443 LOUD
DARREN HYDE
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
P O'Farrell, M Reynolds, C Hicks, B Shean & L W Carman
Going well. At the latest run raced on the pace when 3rd of 7 at Cowra F&M Bm50 on July 13 over 1100m, on heavy track; 0.5 len behind Yael's Delight carrying 59.5kg at $4.50. The start before that 4th of 11 at Dubbo Cl1 on June 30 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Shaquila with 55kg at $21. Must be respected.
10
NICK HEYWOOD
GREEN, ORANGE DIAMOND, SLEEVES AND CAP
9 32560 SIPPITY SIP
JANE CLEMENT
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Arjay Services (Mgr: R J Clement)
Last start ran last of 12 at Inverell Bm50 on July 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind La Cache A Vin with 56kg at $19. The start before that 6th of 10 at Mungindi Bm45 on July 6 over 1000m, 6 len behind Seeburg carrying 58.5kg at $7. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
2
CLAYTON GALLAGHER
BLACK, RED HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, BLACK HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND ARMBANDS, RED CAP
10 09580 ELLIS PARK
MICHAEL LUNN
8YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
M J Lunn
At the latest run second last of 11 at Dubbo Ctry Bm58 on July 15 over 1120m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Giving Delight carrying 55kg at $151. The race before that 8th of 10 at Quambone Pic Cl3t on June 29 over 1200m, 8 len behind Belle O'ballee carrying 66.5kg at $9. Prepared to risk on current form.
2
Fluorescent Green,BLACK DOUBLE VEE,BLUE VEE,Fluorescent Green SLEEVES, WHITE AND BLUE ARMBANDS,YELLOW CAP,  WHITE PEAK
11 4x808 VANOUREUCE
KYLIE KENNEDY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Ms K Kennedy
Last start 8th of 11 at Cowra Cg&E Bm50 on July 13 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Bobby's Secret with 57kg at $26. The race before that second last of 11 at Dubbo Cl1 on June 30 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Shaquila with 55kg at $101. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
3
PATRICK SCORSE
NAVY, WHITE KK, WHITE SLEEVES WITH NAVY STARS , WHITE CAP
12 67616 NORTHERN EXCEL
MICHAEL PLUMMER
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
M Plummer & F Williamson
SCRATCHED
12
YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE FIVE SPOTS , SPOTS SLEEVES, SPOTS CAP, ROYAL BLUE POM POM
13 19457 TORRID AFFAIR
G R BROOKER
7YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
G Brooker & Mrs A S Mcnaught-Brooker
Comes off a 45 day let-up. Last start eased back early on 7th of 11 at Dubbo Ctry Cl3 on June 19 over 1100m, slow going 4.5 len behind Somerton Sniper with 55kg at $201. Before that 5th of 11 at Cobar Bm45 on June 1 over 1370m, 9 len behind Chookster with 56kg at $5.50. Likely to feel the pinch in this company.
11
ANGELA COOPER
YELLOW, BLACK HOOPS AND CAP
14 42450 CASTLEHYDE
F I HOLLAND
8YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
J Wrench & F I Holland
At the latest run second last of 12 at Gunnedah Cl1 on July 22 over 1250m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Nomorenightshift carrying 55kg at $81. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Dubbo Cg&E Cl1 on June 19 over 1300m, slow going 2.5 len behind Foxwell with 55kg at $101. Can improve on recent efforts.
4
GEORGINA MC DONNELL
Maroon, Yellow Diagonal Stripes, Maroon Sleeves, Yellow Cap