Benalla   11 Mar 2025
 
GOING: S(7)

Ken King Thoroughbreds F&M BM58 Handicap 1106m

Track: Soft 7   Clear (Max: 34)   Rail: Out 3m 1500m - 1200m, True Remainder. (Pent: 5.59)  

Small field but plenty of pace engaged, including Innocent Enuff, Kulina and Smokey Warrior. Probably only one without a hope. VANISHING (4) is a former Waller now with the Walker barn and presents on the back of three hit-outs. Has the ability and would go close on best. INNOCENT ENUFF (1) has been in the placings last two and continues to race well since a win. The latest has proven a strong form race and expected to feature again here. SMOKEY WARRIOR (6) is close to a win, the latest and on pace second at Kyneton. Will be in this for a long way. HELLS EMPIRE (3) is yet to place fresh but presents here fitter for two Flemington jump-outs and wouldn't shock. SUGGESTED PLAY: Vanishing should be primed.
1 31533 INNOCENT ENUFF
LOGAN MCGILL
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 61.0KG
Glenhuntly Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs L M Riley) & Eastbeth (Mgr: G J Eastmure)
Going well. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Kilmore Bm58 on February 21 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Gracie's Rain carrying 59.5kg at $11. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Werribee Bm58 on January 31 over 1000m, 0.6 len behind Exuma with 59.5kg at $7. Has ability and is one of the major players.
5
A MC CABE
Yellow, Red Braces And Cap
2 8x8x1 WHERE'S BRITTANY
L & T CORSTENS & W LARKIN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 61.0KG
O Favaloro, Ms D Breitkreuz, Flemington Bloodstock (Mgr: J G Sawford) & Harvey Racing & Breeding (Mgr: D M Harvey)
Racing second-up today. Last outing won by 2.25 len at this track 3yo F Mdn February 16 over 1112m defeating Of The View with 57kg at $4.60. At only start last preparation 8th of 12 at Bendigo 2yo F Mdn-Sw on June 27 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind Versaille carrying 57kg at $11. Only needs to hold that form to be winning again. Easy all the way win fresh and can get the job done again.
1
STEPHANIE HATELEY
Orange And Navy Stripes, White Sleeves And Cap
3 6128x HELLS EMPIRE
MARK & LEVI KAVANAGH
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Mrs I P Kavanagh, H C Bertram, Miss L Malyi, R Smith, D Rothstadt, G A Jackson, F De Cesare, J Fawcett, Ms M Thompson, Ms A Zabolotneva, O Kortlang, Ms P Bickerton, W R Mckibben, M Borg, Mrs C L Kavanagh & Oligeorge (Mgr: Mrs C L Kavanagh)
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Ballarat Bm64 September 20 over 1200m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Mattei with 56kg at $8. Previously first up; sixth of 11 at Wangaratta 3yo Mdn-Sw June 20 over 1000m, soft track; 5 len behind Do It Now carrying 56kg at $9.50. Fitter for two jump-outs and while yet to win fresh can run into the finish.
6
FRED W KERSLEY
Royal Blue, Black And White Checked Sash And Cap
4 x288x VANISHING
MARK WALKER
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
YES Bloodstock (Mgr: B F Sokolski), A Kheir, C D Mathieson, P J Prendergast, R G Dadd, R G Huxley & Yarraman Park Stud (Mgr: A D Mitchell)
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at Randwick Kensington F&M Bm72 (71) October 30 over 1150m, 9 len behind Wooloowin carrying 56kg at $5.50. Previously first up; second of 7 at Mornington F&M Bm64 September 29 over 1200m, soft track; 0.8 len behind Girl with 59kg at $3.80. Presents for new yard on the back of three trials and expected to run well.
1
LIAM RIORDAN
Grey, Black And Olive Tartan, Olive Sleeves, Black Cap, Black Pom Pom
5 7x718 SHESOUTOFTHISWORLD
BEN BRISBOURNE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 60.0KG
Grand Syndicates Vela Blue (Mgr: S R Leoni)
Useful type. Last start second last of 9 at this track F&M Bm58 on February 16 over 1212m, 8 len behind Rosa Juliet carrying 60.5kg at $31. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2 len at Wodonga Mdn-Sw January 5 over 1200m defeating Touxlove with 56kg at $8. Better than the last run suggests when wide throughout and deserves another chance.
2
WILL GORDON
Black, Gold Star, Checked Sleeves
6 7x462 SMOKEY WARRIOR
DARREN STUMPO
6YO  GR/BR  MARE 59.0KG
D J & P J Stumpo
Most recently rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 13 at Kyneton F&M Bm58 on February 27 over 1203m, 1.75 len behind Olivia's Scandal carrying 59kg at $16. The race before that 6th of 9 at Seymour Bm64 on February 12 over 1200m, 5 len behind Lake Forest with 54.5kg at $26. Ready to win and well placed to play a major role.
4
JAKE DUFFY
Purple, Orange Diamond Band And Cap
7 51533 KULINA
DON DWYER
7YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
D Dwyer & Ms M Hackshaw
Comes off a 49 day let-up. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Yarra Valley F&M Bm58 on January 21 over 1209m, 1.3 len behind Dreamwoman carrying 57kg at $9. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Nhill Bm52 on December 29 over 1000m, 6 len behind Frose carrying 58kg at $3.60. Honest mare racing well and is one of the main hopes.
7
JACKIE BERIMAN
Red, Black Braces, Black And White Striped Sleeves
8 79660 FONTAINE DEL ROSSO
ADAM BURNS
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
A K Henderson
Last start ran last of 11 at Ballarat Bm64 on February 23 over 1200m, 18 len behind Quiseen with 53kg at $201. Before that second last of 7 at Kilmore Cl1 on February 21 over 1200m, 8 len behind Rishiri with 54kg at $201. Prepared to risk.
3
YOSHIKI KAMOMIYA
Black, Cerise Yoke, Diamonds Sleeves, Black Cap, Cerise Spot