Bowraville   21 Sep 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

GEOFF KING MOTORS BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP 1370m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 23)   Rail: True.  

In a race devoid of pace Low Profile will be prominent. ICON OF STYLE (5) stepped up sharply to 2200m at Grafton last start but despite starting favourite she gave in meekly. Obviously isn't a stayer so back at this trip she deserves another chance. SMILE UPON A STAR (4) backs up six days after a tiring 11th over 1200m at Coffs Harbour. Finds a much easier race today and a tongue tie going on may explain that poor effort. Can bounce back. STAR OF YAMBA (9) turned in an eye-catcher two back to grab second at Tuncurry then flopped at Grafton more recently. Hard mare to catch but her best efforts measure up favourably. REWARDING TRANCE (7) has been to this specialist track twice and won them both. Wide gate a worry but he must be considered. MALLEE BOY EXPRESS (3) hasn't been far away at his last couple and should be thereabouts again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Icon Of Style on top in the last in an open affair.
1 79470 XTRA APPROVAL
TONY BALL
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 63.0KG
Mrs B A Ball, K J Ball, M A Ball, Mrs J Haisell, J C Haisell, Mrs R M Haisell & G R Haisell
Returns from a 36-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 11 at Taree Hopknliver Bm86 on August 16 over 1405m, on heavy track; 13 len behind Run Rory Run carrying 55kg at $26. The start before that 7th of 9 at Kempsey Bm58 Cl2+ on July 30 over 1250m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Toomuchinformation with 58kg at $13. Freshened up and might surprise.
1
LEANNE BOYD
PURPLE,WHITE LIGHTNING BOLT, DIAMONDS SLEEVES
2 48x00 LOW PROFILE
COLT PROSSER
6YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
Mrs T Prosser, D J Gazal & Grant Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: S P Grant)
Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 12 at Tamworth Bm58 on August 16 over 1000m, in the wet; 12 len behind Eleni with 58.5kg at $14. Second run from a spell ran last of 10 at Kempsey Bm58 on September 2 over 1000m, 8 len behind Catchy Tunes carrying 58kg at $41. Struggling to make a case.
5
LIAM BLANCH
WHITE, SILVER YOKE, ROYAL BLUE HOOPED SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE CAP, SILVER COLLAR
3 90544 MALLEE BOY EXPRESS
DONNA GRISEDALE
8YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs D M Grisedale, J W Fizzell, Mrs R A Goddard & S N Bloomfield
Racing well. At the latest run 4th of 10 at Kempsey Bm66 on September 2 over 1450m, 2.5 len behind Auzstar with 55kg at $15. The start before that ran on from midfield; 4th of 14 at Casino Bm50 on August 10 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Hardley Grey with 59kg at $10. Chance based on a reasonable effort last time at Kempsey.
6
COURTNEY BELLAMY
NAVY, AND WHITE QUARTERS, NAVY BLUE AND WHITE STARS SLEEVES AND CAP
4 x0270 SMILE UPON A STAR
SALLY TAYLOR
5YO  GREY  MARE 60.0KG
M J Robertson
Most recently 11th of 14 at Coffs Harbour Bm58 on September 15 over 1200m, 6 len behind Super Jaie with 57kg at $14. The run before that 7th of 11 at Murwillumbah Ctry Bm58 on August 23 over 1100m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Written Fame carrying 57.5kg at $21. On a quick back-up and can atone for a modest effort last time.
2
D PEISLEY
CERISE, BLACK CHECKS, SLEEVES AND CAP
5 x8718 ICON OF STYLE
JASON REILLY
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
J B Reilly & K J Upton
At the latest run sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 12 at Grafton Bm50 on August 31 over 2200m, 13 len behind Crash'n'bash with 57kg at $4. The run before that favourite; won by 2 len at Grafton Cl1-Sw August 20 over 1710m defeating Spin Doctor with 53kg at $26. Worth another chance back in this more suitable race.
7
EMILY FARR
WHITE, MAROON DIABLO, COLLAR, YELLOW SLEEVES, MAROON HALVES, CAP
6 14x60 COWGIRL LILLY
SAMANTHA MCGUREN
7YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
Ms C Dougherty, A G Dougherty, Mrs M P Day, J W Dougherty, Mrs A Commerford, Ms K M Fazio, M P Dougherty, Mrs M Dougherty, W J G Dougherty, I Day, L M Dougherty, K G Day & P Dougherty
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 6th of 10 at Casino Bm58 on August 10 over 1000m, 4 len behind Russian Diva with 56kg at $11. Second run from a spell 12th of 14 at Grafton Bm50 on August 31 over 1400m, 8 len behind Pride Of Ashleigh with 58kg at $19. Ready to find form.
10
BEN LOOKER
TURQUOISE, BLACK STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE SHAMROCKS, BLACK CAP, TURQUOISE SEAMS
7 69739 REWARDING TRANCE
GRANT PROSSER
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
J A Newman, Miss G Smith, J B Collison, H Lorimer, J Newman, J Sanders, N Mills & C P Doolan
At the latest run 9th of 11 at Kempsey Ctry Cl2 on September 2 over 1250m, 7 len behind Super Jaie with 55kg at $26. The run before that 3rd of 12 at Tuncurry Ctry Bm58 on August 9 over 1205m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Wandjad carrying 55kg at $26. Has ability and is one of the chances.
9
P GRAHAM
pink,black quarters,white sleeves,cap
8 0x004 ROX'N'ROL
JOHN SHELTON
5YO  GR/BR  MARE 57.0KG
I N Savins
At the latest run 4th of 10 at Grafton Cl1 on August 31 over 1175m, 1.1 len behind Bowdarcie carrying 53.5kg at $16. The run before that ran last of 13 at Lismore F&M Bm58 on August 5 over 1320m, 10 len behind Miley's Memory carrying 56kg at $81. Heading the right way and is in the mix.
4
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
GREEN, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, BLACK CAP
9 66929 STAR OF YAMBA
T J HIGGINS
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
T J Higgins & W V Boyd
At the latest run 9th of 14 at Grafton Bm50 on August 31 over 1400m, 7 len behind Pride Of Ashleigh with 55kg at $11. Before that took up a position near the tail 2nd of 12 at Tuncurry Bm50 on August 24 over 1205m, on a wet track; 1.0 len behind Maybe Smart carrying 54kg at $9. Capable enough on her day and is a key runner.
8
KACIE ADAMS
White, Black Sleeves, Quartered Cap
10 07990 EIGHTH IMMORTAL
SHANE EVERSON
10YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Miss K B Hess, D A Hess & B K Hess
Comes off a 32 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 14 at Grafton Ctry Bm58 on August 20 over 1610m, 11 len behind Extra Manners carrying 55kg at $151. The run before that eased back early on 9th of 13 at Casino Cl3 on August 10 over 1400m, 8 len behind Nickelback carrying 55kg at $151. Not keen.
3
JEFF KEHOE
WHITE, ORANGE AND GREEN CARROT, GREEN COLLAR, ORANGE SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
11 19009 OUTBACK PAT
DWAYNE SCHMIDT
7YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
M J Beattie
Most recently second last of 10 at Grafton Cl1 on August 31 over 1175m, 3.5 len behind Bowdarcie with 52.5kg at $101. Before that ran last of 10 at Casino Bm58 on August 10 over 1000m, 6 len behind Russian Diva with 53.5kg at $61. Tested again.
9
STEPHEN CUMMINS
Purple, Yellow FIVE Diamonds, White Cap
12 99x07 BUDAWANG
T J HIGGINS
11YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
T J Higgins & A M Lee
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 12 at Tuncurry Bm50 on August 24 over 1205m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Maybe Smart with 55kg at $151. Second-up second last of 8 at Grafton Bm50 on August 31 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Endless River with 52kg at $101. Others rate better.
5
White, Black Sleeves, Quartered Cap
13 56763 MIDNIGHT BOOM
INDIANA TURNER
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
I Turner
Dual acceptor. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Gold Coast Poly Bm55 on August 31 over 1540m, 2.75 len behind Birmingham with 55kg at $10. The start before that 6th of 9 at Gold Coast Poly Bm62 on August 24 over 1540m, 2.25 len behind Wonforwazza with 55kg at $26. Has ability and can take this out.
6
J GRISEDALE
NAVY BLUE, AQUA CHECKS AND ARMBANDS, QUARTERED CAP, NAVY BLUE POM POM