Benalla   27 Sep 2024
 
GOING: G

Riverbank Farm MCC Country Series Heat 1 1406m

Track: GOOD 3   Clear (Max: 17)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.32).  

From wide out Heywood can slide over and set up a genuine tempo. MASTERFUL (1) ran his best race placing at Caulfield in a 70 before the spell. Resumed with a win this grade bet into a short quote. Has a handy 2kg claim and can keep building. ZAMBORGHINI (6) resumes and has won 2/3 fresh. Uses the rails gate and has trialled well. Rates positively and should be hard to beat. PRIVATE JUMBO (17) gets into the field and will be sharper second-up. He has city form that reads well for this and has to be kept safe. VITRUVIUS (5) will be fitter and is going to find country grade much more manageable. Proven third-up and the 3kg claim brings him into it at decent each-way odds. Good enough, but gives away starts and needs luck. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Masterful.
1 122x1 MASTERFUL
ENVER JUSUFOVIC
6YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Miss L Williams
Second run back. First-up after seven months favourite; won by 0.5 len at Seymour Bm64 August 27 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Field Of Flutes with 59kg at $2.90. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at Sale Bm64 on September 10 2023 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Rey Magnerio carrying 59kg at $4. Can add to the winning record.
5
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
WHITE, RED SASH, WHITE, RED AND BLACK HOOPED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, CUFFS, WHITE CAP, RED SPOTS
2 x8716 ZOLTAN
LINDA MEECH
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 62.0KG
R H Trayling, Ms S E Thorpe, A Anderson, J Stark, J C Wilson, R E Bowen, Mrs M Krongold, Mrs L Seeburuth & B L Meech
Comes off a 37 day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 11 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm74 on August 21 over 1400m, 4 len behind Hughes with 58.5kg at $26. Before that won by 0.5 len at Sandown-Hillside Bm74 July 24 over 1500m on a rain affected track defeating Fretta with 58kg at $101. Looks safely held again.
9
EMILY POZMAN
NAVY BLUE, CORAL PINK YOKE, WHITE SLEEVES AND CAP, pink collar
3 27351 EAMONN'S MEMORY
ANDREW DALE
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
A Dale, P Harrison, N Jones, S A Harrison, T Vinton, Mrs G Miller, Mrs R A Davies, C J Sessions, W M Gorman, A E Grantham, Lions Share (Mgr: A E Grantham), P M Fursdon & D Martin
At the latest run favourite; won by a long-neck at Griffith Griffcup Bm78 September 14 over 1350m defeating Smart Poppy carrying 58kg at $2.60. The run before that 5th of 12 at Wagga Ian Reid on September 5 over 1200m, 2 len behind Love Shuck with 55kg at $10. Still favouring others today.
4
C J PARISH
Burgundy, White Obelisk,Burgundy sleeves , White Hooped , White Cap
4 0x00x MONTATHER
REECE GOODWIN
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
R J Goodwin, P Hauff, Maltese Skippy (Mgr: B Johnston), S C Howlett, J A Irvine, M F Rooney, R P Hobby, Miss S Kennedy-Rush, X P Blair, J Deveney, M O Thompson, Kings of Buckley (Mgr: E Dizon), T K Mulcahy, P L Baldwin, J Oppedisano, R Selvarajoo & Saniuqa7 Racing (Mgr: M De Navi)
Resuming after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 July 10 over 1600m, in the wet; 9 len behind Spare Coin with 62kg at $51. First up last campaign 11th of 13 at Sale Bm70 June 26 over 1400m, soft track; 8 len behind Lincoln Rocks carrying 60.5kg at $51. Major upset if he won.
13
J MASKIELL
EMERALD GREEN, PURPLE VEE, WHITE SLEEVES AND CAP
5 88x08 VITRUVIUS
QUINTON SCOTT
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
J R Burke, L W Warner, K A J Peach, A F Pieters, D J Kydd, R P P Brown, Miss J Draper, Ms S Draper, L A Jordon, G Hicks, D R Cross, Mrs H M Etherton, B H Etherton, A F O'Sullivan & Q J Scott
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 12 at Moonee Valley Bm84 on August 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Home Rule with 53kg at $101. Second-up eased back early on 8th of 10 at Caulfield Bm78 on August 31 over 1400m, 6 len behind Craig with 58kg at $101. Strips fitter and deserves consideration.
3
BRITTANY BUTTON
AQUA, WHITE BRACES,AQUA SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBANDS , white cap, lime SHAMROCKS
6 0403x ZAMBORGHINI
MATT LAURIE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Carringbush Park (Mgr: M Laurie), Miss K A Brideoake & M D Laurie
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at Mornington Bm70 June 10 over 1600m, soft track; 0.7 len behind Run Naan carrying 59.5kg at $3.30. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 0.8 len Mornington Bm64 October 27 over 1200m defeating Empressive Enuff with 60kg at $2.30. Likely to race well.
1
J MOTT
Navy Blue, Turquoise Armbands, Striped Cap
7 0x7x6 LEGEND OF DUBAI
DOMINIC SUTTON
6YO  BR/BL  GELDING 60.0KG
Sutton Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: D E A Sutton), A Thomas, Ms A Vella, I R Katz, Ms E L Jelfs, T G Baker, D M Huddy, Prime Time Racing (Mgr: D J Wolinski), R T M Bull, Mrs W Baker, B J Rogers, Mrs B Baker, G A Riccio & R McEntee
Having second run back today. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on September 4 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Eye Of The Eagle carrying 57.5kg at $21. At only start last preparation 7th of 10 at Caulfield Heath Bm70 on March 13 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Shove Over carrying 61.5kg at $3.50. Fitter and deserves consideration.
2
BILLY EGAN
NAVY BLUE, PINK SEAMS, WHITE SLEEVES
8 x6870 ROGUE ROCKER
DAVID BRIDEOAKE & MATT JENKINS
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
A C Maley, O Guilarte, J B Biasin, S J Batchelor & D J Simmons
Useful gelding. Last start got back early 11th of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on September 4 over 1300m, 7 len behind Eye Of The Eagle carrying 61.5kg at $26. The run before that 7th of 14 at Caulfield Bm78 on July 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind El Rocko carrying 58kg at $14. Watch for him to be flashing home.
7
ZAC SPAIN
LIGHT BLUE, BLACK LIGHTNING BOLT, SLEEVES AND CAP
9 62931 HEYWOOD
AMY & ASH YARGI
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Dream Thoroughbreds Heywood (D Azzopardi), D Azzopardi, I Jones, T Pender, M Sultana, M Bailey, D Helton, P Dennis, T Gogos-Wilson, M Mulady, R Bellis, I Currie, T Long, K McKenna, B Robinson, L.S.A (M De Luca), Schmitty Racing (T Farrell), Always Chasing (R Heywood), Gully Punt Club & L M B Crew
Useful type. Returns from a 40-day let-up. Last start won by 1.5 len at Bendigo Bm64 August 18 over 1500m on a rain affected track defeating Royalzel with 61kg at $10. The race before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 11 at Cranbourne Bm64 on August 1 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Trial By Press carrying 61kg at $4.50. Worth a look.
11
BLAIKE MCDOUGALL
Black, Hot Pink And White Ribbons, White Stars Sleeves, Hot Pink Cap
10 31831 LORD DOMINO
PETER BURGUN
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
P W Burgun, Ms H F Davis, L H Davis, Ms R M Dale, B W Wilson, M Richards, R Ryan, M Z Schwartz, R J Motton & Dr D Watson
Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 len at this track Bm64 September 3 over 1612m defeating Friday At Five carrying 59.5kg at $4. The start before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 10 at Bendigo Bm64 on August 18 over 1500m, slow going 3 len behind Heywood carrying 61kg at $4.50. Looks tested this time.
10
MS C PULS
SKY BLUE, WHITE DOUBLE VEE, RED VEE, RED ARMBANDS AND CAP
11 5239x OUR COUVER
JEROME HUNTER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
G A Gathercole
Group 2 placegetter. Resuming. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Rosehill in the G2 Phar Lap March 16 over 1500m, soft track; 6 len behind Zardozi carrying 56.5kg at $61. On debut with blinkers first time; fourth of 8 at Geelong 3yo C&G&E Mdn-Sw November 30 over 1240m, soft track; 4 len behind Frawley carrying 58kg at $4. Happy to work around.
15
CELINE GAUDRAY
Lime And Royal Blue Checks, Lime Sleeves And Cap
12 x1720 DUNALLEY
DAVID BRIDEOAKE & MATT JENKINS
6YO  B/BR  MARE 59.0KG
D R Brideoake, P J Griffin, Mrs D M Griffin, Dr F H Hawker, Mrs L A Loudoun, G C Watt, Mrs M J Watt, F J Womersley, C Moore, B Danaher, T Danaher & P Green
Useful mare. Last start 11th of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on September 4 over 1500m, 4 len behind Torranzino carrying 60kg at $21. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Morphettville Parks Bm78 on August 17 over 1550m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Alpine Flyer carrying 55.5kg at $9.50. Can't be ruled out.
14
J NOONAN
Green Yellow, Five Black Diamonds, Black Sleeves, Diamonds On Cap
13 x90x6 MISHIKA
LUKE OLIVER
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
N Gopaul, Mrs L Seeburuth, R Ford & S J Day
Second-up. First-up after three months second last of 7 at Tatura Bm64 on September 10 over 1450m, 8 len behind Make It Sweet carrying 60kg at $8.50. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm64 on June 17 over 1400m, 5 len behind Montjeuify carrying 58.5kg at $26. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two.
14
TEODORE NUGENT
Olive, White Circle, Hooped Cap
14 9589x LET FLY
MATT CUMANI
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
M J Alderman, M S S Cumani, J Prior, R J Doyle, D Tiitinen, R Leeds, M J Smith, Mrs J E McIlroy-Smith, Mrs K M Christian, P A Christian, G W Joslyn, Mrs C J Joslyn, R J Best & M Petroro
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign ninth of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 March 6 over 1800m, 8 len behind General Assembly with 59kg at $17. When resuming last campaign third of 13 at Horsham Bm70 October 22 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Red Phantom with 57kg at $21. Has ability and keep onside.
8
EOIN WALSH
NAVY, RED CIRCLE, LIGHTNING BOLT AND SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
15 639x0 BIG BREW
LEE & SHANNON HOPE
9YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
W D Bowness
Second-up. First-up after three months second last of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on September 4 over 1300m, 8 len behind Eye Of The Eagle carrying 57kg at $101. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Caulfield Bm70 on May 11 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind He's Beset carrying 61.5kg at $15. Looks a fair way off peak form so others are preferred.
18
LIAM RIORDAN
WHITE, BLUE SASH, RED RIGHT SASH, BLACK SLEEVES AND CAP
16 2591x MIDNIGHT GLOW
VINCENT MALADY
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Hirsch Racing (Mgr: E Hirsch)
Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation by head Ballarat Bm64 April 3 over 2000m slow track defeating Gottabesavvy with 60kg at $4.50. First up last campaign second of 11 at Caulfield Bm64 December 26 over 1400m, soft track; a long neck behind Bubbly Lass with 61kg at $21. Might need this outing.
6
Fred W Kersley
Black, Gold H Inside Circle
17 x34x3 PRIVATE JUMBO
MICHAEL HUGLIN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G L Cross, E M McNulty & L P Galliott
Second run back. First-up after nine months sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Seymour Bm64 on September 15 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Zaszou with 60kg at $3.50. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm70 on December 23 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Zou Sensation carrying 59kg at $7. Capable of further improvement and keep very safe.
12
K JENNINGS
Black, Silver Sleeves, Pink Armbands And Cap
18 150x5 GANGITANO
GAVIN BEDGGOOD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms S Puddy, Mrs K Hagenauer, Miss D Puddy, Mrs T Gogos-Wilson, Miss O Valance, Mrs C Franklin, Ms K Heine, Mrs C Walshe, Mrs N McKinstry, Mrs Logan, Mrs S Houlihan, Miss E Houlihan, Miss L Houlihan, Mrs Azzopardi, Mrs Genova, Mrs Farrell, Ms Reynolds, Penthouse Patty, Dream Girls No3 & Wags Do Dream
Second run back. First-up after five months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Sale Bm70 on September 11 over 1206m, 1.4 len behind Peace Treaty with 58kg at $14. Previously second-up won by a head at Echuca Bm64 March 10 over 1400m defeating Tarakash carrying 59kg at $2.80. He is capable of featuring.
6
ZAC SPAIN
Black, Hot Pink And White Ribbons, White Stars Sleeves, Hot Pink Cap