Birdsville   07 Sep 2024
 
GOING: G(3)

RFDS BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1400m

Track: GOOD     Rail: True.  

Very keen early battle with Lotto Fight rolling forward. Tricky. EQUAL BALANCE (6) won a 66 at Darwin and then made a place in a Betoota Open over 1600m. Maps well and has decent claims. LOTTO FIGHT (10) would be a hope with a repeat of his Darwin effort two back. he maps well and sits at the bottom of the weights. COYNES ROAD (4) brings an Open win from Roma over a mile. The durable galloper has a soft gate and is in well with the 2kg claim. Will get every chance. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Equal Balance.
1 01703 BORS
CRAIG SMITH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
C Smith, J Taylor, Mrs A Taylor, C Taylor, C Fisher, R Pollock & Mrs K A Pollock
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Roma on August 24 over 1640m, 4.5 len behind Coynes Road with 60.5kg at $3.80. The start before that 11th of 13 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on July 17 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Larsen Bay carrying 59kg at $67. Can do better.
1
DYLAN BENNETT
Gold, Red Maltese Cross ,Armbands, Gold Cap
2 06051 I AM GOOD AT THIS
CLINTON AUSTIN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
G M Peoples, D C Hall, P A Tully, M E Tully, P R Beard, L J Mc Evoy, Mrs P A Brennan & G J Briggs
Dual acceptor. Useful gelding. Last start scored a big 4 len win at Aramac Hcp August 24 over 1400m defeating Reformist with 56kg at $2.80. The race before that 5th of 11 at Grafton Ctry Bm66 on July 14 over 1610m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Imperial Hilton with 60.5kg at $5.50. Back in the winners’ list and is worth including.
7
Lime Green, Royal Blue ,White Shamrocks Band ,white Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
3 88744 MATHEMATICS
KYM HEALY
8YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
K D Healy, Mrs C L Healy
Returns from a 33-day let-up. Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 12 at Darwin 0 - 70 on August 5 over 1200m, 4 len behind Red Wraith carrying 59kg at $21. The start before that second last of 8 at Darwin 0 - 76 on July 31 over 1300m, 6 len behind Shakattak carrying 56.5kg at $26. Has ability but others rate better.
5
HANNAH PHILLIPS
LIGHT BLUE, RED STAR, WHITE STRIPED SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE CAP, RED STAR
4 33651 COYNES ROAD
MATT KROPP
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 63.0KG
R J Hovey & Mrs S J Hovey
Dual acceptor. Last start won by 3 len at Roma August 24 over 1640m defeating Kazza's Jet carrying 56.5kg at $4. Before that 5th of 9 at Tambo Hcp on August 3 over 1400m, 2 len behind Motion Legend with 53kg at $6. In the mix.
1
SAVANNAH MCCANN
GOLD, PURPLE QUARTERS, HOOPED SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
5 15632 WARRAH FLASH
GARRY BIGNELL
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 62.0KG
S F Waters, I J Morgan, B P Goodman, T J Henry, Z Broadbent, E L Watts, R G Gibson & M P Ezzy
Dual acceptor. Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Betoota Hcp on August 31 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Fusaichi Family carrying 56.5kg at $2. Before that 3rd in a small field at Cunnamulla Sw on August 17 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Crazy Russian carrying 62.5kg at $4. One of the leading chances.
5
S GALVIN
BLUE AND WHITE STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES AND CAP
6 44713 EQUAL BALANCE
KYM HEALY
10YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Miss D P Stanborough & K D Healy
Dual acceptor. Racing well. Last start in a small field at Betoota Hcp on August 31 over 1600m, 2 len behind Fusaichi Family carrying 56kg at $1.90. The start before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.0 len at Darwin 0 - 66 August 3 over 1600m defeating Marvelous Night with 57kg at $4. One of the main contenders.
2
J KEATING
LIGHT BLUE, RED STAR, WHITE STRIPED SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE CAP , RED STAR
7 8x722 BALDASSARE
CLINTON AUSTIN
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
G M Peoples, Mrs A M Peoples, D C Hall, Miss S Briggs, R Trustum, Mrs N A Trustum, N A R Peoples, Miss J L McPhee, P W Bell, M J Barker, P Ekeberg, T J Swan, R P Walker & D A Rose
Dual acceptor. Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 7 at Aramac Cl6-Sw on August 24 over 1200m, 4 len behind Get What You Give with 57.5kg at $2.80. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Dalby Bm65 on August 5 over 1200m, nose behind Calcareous carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. Keep onside.
6
LIME GREEN, ROYAL BLUE AND WHITE SHAMROCKS BAND AND STRIPED SLEEVES, RED CAP
8 57062 ALMAHERO
JAY MORRIS
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
S P Clauson, Ms J A Bell, Miss H L Clauson, Ms N L Clauson & Miss M P Clauson
Most recently 2nd of 7 at Mt Isa 0 - 60 on August 24 over 1450m, nose behind Bendolirra carrying 61.5kg at $2. The start before that 6th of 10 at Mt Isa 0 - 60 on August 8 over 1200m, 9 len behind Fifty Carats carrying 60kg at $3.30. Narrowly beaten last time but facing a tough assignment today.
4
CHLOE LOWE
WHITE, MAROON STRIPE, DIABLO SLEEVES, MAROON POM POM
9 78231 PRECONI
PHILIP COLE
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs R I Cole, D M Bruce, M R Neumann & P M Cole
Dual acceptor. Last start in a small field at Betoota 0 - 60 on August 31 over 1000m, 6 len behind Turnstar with 59kg at $1.60. The race before that led but faded 2nd of 8 at Katherine Bm54 on August 17 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Moorestown with 57.5kg at $8.50. Needs to do more.
1
DAKOTA-LEE GILLETT
ELECTRIC LIME, ROYAL BLUE STAR AND SLEEVES, CAP
10 56181 LOTTO FIGHT
KYM HEALY
5YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
K Healy & Mrs C Healy, J Capper, G S J England, D Hare, J & KJ Davis Family (Mgr: J Davis) & B & K Ramsey Family (Mgr: B D Ramsey)
Useful type. Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Last start 8th of 11 at Darwin 0 - 62 on August 5 over 1300m, 6 len behind Dummy Spit with 57kg at $12. The run before that came from midfield and won by a nose at Darwin 0 - 58 July 27 over 1200m defeating Debating with 56.5kg at $21. Can make amends for a modest effort last time.
3
J POTTER
RED, ROYAL BLUE VEE, WHITE DOUBLE VEE, COBRA, RED, ROYAL BLUE QUARTERED CAP