Newcastle   05 Oct 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

ASTUTE FINANCIAL BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1200m

Track: GOOD 3   Rain (Max: 25)   Rail: Out 7m Entire.  

Flying Shelly has good early speed and can pave the way. RESTONICA (3) fought out the finish in good fashion first up against similar company. Up and coming type who strips fitter into this. Has the ability to go one better. FLYING SHELLY (9) has fought on well in her first two runs of this campaign and a little weight relief could be the key here. Third up gets another chance. FUMIKO (7) was in stout form interstate prior to a spell and kicks off here for a new stable. First up record says must keep safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Restonica win. Box quinella 3 & 9.
1 33x79 SELOUS
KRIS LEES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Australian Bloodstock,M J Newton,X Men Racing,B R Frazer,P Hill,Alpe Du Huez Bloodstock,S L Dowling,Illuminati Racing(Mgr: D Pagan),J Grainger,Mrs M J Macaron,J Ginns,A G J Davey,Ms E L Jelfs,R Fox,B Creighton,P Campbell,M F Campbell,Get In The Cue(Mgr: Ms K Harris),A T Gordon&M Edmunds-Mulivhill
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up raced on the pace before fading second last of 8 at this track Prov Bm68 on August 24 over 1250m, slow going 6 len behind Deprivation with 59.5kg at $3. Second run from a spell second last of 10 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Bm64 on September 14 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind After Match with 61kg at $8. Needs to lift.
8
KEAGAN LATHAM
ROYAL BLUE, pink CIRCLE,Pink Race With Lizzie Logo, BLACK AND WHITE CHECK SLEEVES
2 5357x GOLD CARD
LYNDALL OLSON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
R C Kirwan & Mrs S Kirwan
Resumes. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Wyong Cond Bm68 March 30 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Resistible carrying 56.5kg at $9.50. When resuming last campaign fourth of 7 at Taree Lightning Bm85 November 19 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Outreach To Henry with 55kg at $4. Expect a bold showing.
5
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
ORANGE, YELLOW DIAMOND, ORANGE SLEEVES, YELLOW DIAMOND, ORANGE CAP, YELLOW QUARTERS
3 331x2 RESTONICA
JAMES CUMMINGS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Godolphin
Second run back. First-up after nine months raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at this track Bm64 on September 21 over 1250m, long-neck behind Princess Cruizer with 59kg at $2.30. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Gosford Super Mdn-Sw on December 21 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Woodlander carrying 57.5kg at $1.30. Looks hard to beat.
1
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
ROYAL BLUE
4 12246 UNWRITTEN
GREGORY HICKMAN
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
G D Hickman, P A Burke, R W Wilson, B R Turton, M B Ford, P J Gray, C S Dufficy, Miss J J B Hickman, T R Bonello, T Hodges & B Goudge
At the latest run 6th of 13 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on September 14 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Silentsar with 55kg at $11. The start before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at this track Cg&E Bm64 on August 29 over 1250m, 2.5 len behind Last Command with 57.5kg at $4. Should run well.
2
AARON BULLOCK
RED, YELLOW DIAGONAL STRIPES, DARK BLUE SLEEVES
5 x395x LOUNERSE
DAVID ATKINS
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
M R Chidgey & D I Atkins
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 12 at Grafton Cl2 March 25 over 1195m, soft track; 3 len behind Sir Boo with 59kg at $4. Previously first up; third in a small field at this track F&M Bm64 February 10 over 1200m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Dawla carrying 60.5kg at $4. Not keen.
12
MITCH STAPLEFORD
Purple ,White Halves, SLEEVES,PURPLE Halves,Purple Cap
6 34714 MAGIC SHADOW
CIARON MAHER
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
C E Holt, A J Fly, G Guenther, M Paganoni, KAB Racing, S Graf, S K McNamara, Ms E M Wilson, G J Flynn, N Karvouniaris
Last start from last on the turn 4th of 7 at Canterbury Cg&E Bm72 on September 18 over 1250m, 1.75 len behind Deprivation carrying 54.5kg at $13. The run before that settled well back; won by 1.5 len at this track 4yo+ E&G Mdn-Sw September 3 over 1250m defeating Rolling Magic carrying 59kg at $2.40. Has ability but might struggle again.
10
LOUISE DAY
Royal Blue, Red V
7 2633x FUMIKO
MITCHELL BEER
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Mailbag Fumiko (Mgr: J M Rayner), M D Beer, M Gannon, A Michael, J W R Unsworth, A Trimboli, C Miller,WBC Racing (Mgr: N P Wood),BNC Racing(Mgr: M Crook),C Shaw,B laidlaw,P M Handlin,T Clifford,D R Spence,W R J Scovell, J Deguara,B M Fallon,D R Rayner,Carrum CC Punters(Mgr: D T O'Neil)&E J Batchelor
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 12 at Doomben Bm70 April 17 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Typhoon Taavi with 57kg at $5. Previously first up; second of 8 at Sunshine Coast Cl3-Sw November 24 over 1000m, soft track; a head behind Nord Lyon with 58kg at $4. Looks a key runner.
3
BLAKE SPRIGGS
DEEP NAVY, white MAILBAG BLOODSTOCK LOGO, WHITE WITH ORANGE SPOTS SLEEVES AND CAP
8 000x0 TAYLA'S ONE
GLEN MILLIGAN
6YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
G R Milligan, Ms V P Milligan, Mrs M Milligan, Pine Lodge Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs B I O'donnell), D P Tracey, Mrs I Schubert, J M Kime & Ms T A H Hull
Second-up. First-up after seven months ran last of 11 at Grafton Bm66 on September 23 over 1106m, 9 len behind My Mum's Toyboy carrying 59kg at $61. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at this track Cond Bm68 on February 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Nosey Parker carrying 57.5kg at $17. Drawn wide and hard to recommend until she gets back to her best.
9
TEIGHAN WORSNOP
Red, Gold Sleeves
9 69x44 FLYING SHELLY
BJORN BAKER
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
P L Jelfs, Mrs P M Jelfs, L Foy & Mrs S Foy
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 10 at Wyong Bm64 on September 1 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Reigning King with 58kg at $7. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Kembla Grange F&M Bm64 on September 14 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Opito Ballerina carrying 60kg at $3. Expect she will make amends.
4
M BELL
Lime Green, Gold Disc, Black Outline And Harp Inside, Gold Cap
10 9x842 NORTHUMBRIA
RICHARD LITT
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
R Litt, Holdfast (Mgr: W Dight), 10 Amigos No 39 (Mgr: DPatterson), Trash & Sons (Mgr: I Hamilton), D Shoobridge, L Beckett, M J Anderson, M Barlow, P Cohen, D Perrett, J Phillips, Miss J Parry, Mrs D Phillips, S Phillips, C Stannard, J Anderson, A Quilliam & The Cabra Geldings (Mgr: D Murphy)
Recent form sound. Last start 2nd in a small field at Goulburn Bm66 on September 13 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Kreon carrying 59.5kg at $7. The start before that eased back early on 4th in a small field at Kembla Grange Bm64 on August 17 over 1000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Epic Proportions with 58kg at $13. One of the leading chances.
10
JADEN LLOYD
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE MALTESE CROSS, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, WHITE CAP
11 x241x O'SO DEMANDING
BJORN BAKER
4YO  BR/BL  MARE 56.0KG
Bjorn Baker Racing (Mgr: B Baker), B E Risetto, A C Frogley, Mrs J A Frogley, D W Smith, T K C Racing (Mgr: W J Watson), G J Galvin, K Salagic, S M P C (Mgr: L Jesse), P R Ferris, B Garrigan & K R Ferrel
Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation won by 2.25 len Mudgee Mdn-Sw March 31 over 1400m defeating Daytona Demon carrying 56.5kg at $1.30. First up last campaign second of 8 at Nowra F&M Mdn-Sw February 26 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Siovy Dane with 57.5kg at $3.50. Tougher here and the ratings indicate she will struggle to feature in the finish.
6
OLIVIA CHAMBERS
ROYAL BLUE, GOLD BRACES, PALE BLUE ARMBANDS, ROYAL BLUE AND GOLD QUARTERED CAP
12 1 DASHING RUPERT
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
Darby Racing, G D Arndt, M Blok, S L McMahon, C S Menzies, C Moore, Ms V A Nelson, N Potts, J P Shamon, Miss N Shamon, M J Tasker, G A Thomas, R A Veness, W M Young, Hoarse Tails, Horns Up, Darby Racing Ringstrasse , Speedmaster Thoroughbreds & G Bechara
Getting off the mark on debut; favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 len at Goulburn Mdn September 13 over 1000m defeating Marvel Man carrying 57.5kg at $1.30. Going well enough to cope with this tougher assignment.
9
C REITH
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
13 475x5 LION CLASS
GLEN MILLIGAN
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
Pine Lodge Thoroughbreds (Mgr:Mrs B I O'Donnell)
Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 11 at Grafton Bm66 on September 23 over 1106m, 3.5 len behind My Mum's Toyboy carrying 57kg at $17. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at this track Cond Bm68 on February 17 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Nosey Parker with 55.5kg at $17. Not keen.
7
J PENZA
White, Red Diamonds, Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
14 x421x EVENFLOW
PETER SNOWDEN
3YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
Trilogy (Mgr: Mrs M Stenning), Snowden Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: P J Snowden), BDMMDB Racing (Mgr: B J Down), KLJ Brown Racing (Mgr: K Brown), R C Ellis, N J McBride, R J Spurway, Creek n Co (Mgr: R P Fisher) & M G Howlin
Dual acceptor. Resuming. Finished off last campaign won by 1.4 len Wyong Super Mdn June 13 over 1600m slow track defeating Buffett carrying 58.5kg at $1.50. Previously first up; fourth of 9 at Gosford Mdn-Sw May 16 over 1200m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Eraantyva carrying 56.5kg at $2.50. Faces a tough essay.
14
WHITE ,GREY INTERLOCKING TRIANGLE,WHITE SLEEVES,GREY INTERLOCKING TRIANGLES,WHITE CAP,GREY INTERLOCKING TRIANGLE
15 5260x WEALTHY INVESTOR
DAMIEN LANE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Miss K J Law, 2829 (Mgr: L E Mulholland), Electric Racing (Mgr: N J Finn), S V Host, A Gray, JRB (Mgr: R W Reeves), J Roberts, L Nalder, 17 Unfortunates (Mgr: M B Heaney), Mrs C A D'silva, M B Heaney, M J T Kearney, P A Colley, M W Griffiths & Mrs M A Griffiths
Dual acceptor. Resuming. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at Gosford Bm64 April 25 over 1200m, soft track; 8 len behind Ramones with 58kg at $12. Previously first up; fourth of 10 at Wyong Prov Bm68 January 6 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Oakfield Mahogany carrying 55.5kg at $3.80. Looking to others.
2
LEE MAGORRIAN
Royal Blue, White Quarters, Red Cap