Goulburn   08 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

SEMCO EQUIPMENT SALES BENCHMARK 66 HANDICAP 1400m

Track: SOFT5   Clear (Max: 21)   Rail: +2m Entire. (Pent: 5.61)  

With the aid of the inside gate Spats Pav Bowie has the speed to lead a race lacking genuine early pace. DUBAI WARRIOR (18) brought strong form to resumption, beaten 1.9L here after a slow start. He was an easy Canberra Maiden winner at his only second-up start and is still well shy of his peaks. Morgan stays aboard and will give him every chance from the advantageous barrier. EMPRESS OF JAPAN (15) has been within range both starts this preparation and also has plenty up her sleeve. She's been freshened and the longer sprint suits. Has an awkward gate but is ready to fire. MINNEHAHA FALLS (12) resumes and is also in sharp Sydney hands. She was an easy Wyong Maiden winner two back, heavily bet and Collett continues her association with the mare. She's trialled well and can get into the finish. WEXFORD MISS (14) switched from a Sydney yard and needed the first-up run. Draws out, but she's another with more to give, and the local Seib yard is going extra well. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Dubai Warrior.
1 48548 TROOPER KNUCKLE
KEITH DRYDEN & LIBBY SNOWDEN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs C L Barlow, M F James & Mrs J M James
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 13 at this track Bm74 on March 23 over 1600m, 2 len behind The Right Rein carrying 56kg at $41. The run before that 5th of 11 at Moruya Bm66 on March 2 over 1425m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Hello Jack with 60.5kg at $15. Should go okay.
4
Black, Green Band
2 x2436 DUBAI CENTRE
JOHN ROLFE
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs J L Rolfe, J Rolfe, A Pulciani, Ms E K Kirk, Miss S A Rolfe, B W Rolfe, W F Bridges & J A Rolfe
At the latest run got back early 6th of 9 at Wagga Bm82 on March 30 over 1400m, 4 len behind Arthur The Great carrying 52kg at $21. Before that 3rd of 11 at this track Bm66 on March 11 over 1300m, 3 len behind Hooligan Tommy with 61kg at $41. Prefer to see him back in form.
12
M HEAGNEY
Turquoise, Pink Checks, Checked Cap
3 3x756 CHOP THE ICE
GRATZ VELLA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
S Logan, J D Logan, A W Logan, P J Rolls, S Hampton, C G Smith, D Biddle, B D Biddle, S Biddle, S Jennings, G Vella & T R Trenholme
At the latest run 6th of 11 at this track Bm66 on March 11 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Hooligan Tommy carrying 60.5kg at $31. The run before that 5th of 9 at Albury Bm66 on February 24 over 1175m, 1.75 len behind Explosive Rosie with 61kg at $8.50. Must lift.
15
DAMON BUDLER
Orange, Grey Stripes
4 45418 LETHAL LADY
NORM GARDNER
5YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Mrs D G Gardner, N F Gardner, R A C Keene, S M Godbold, J E Bradley, E J Wheeler, Mrs S I Wheeler, E D Codd, Miss H L Burke, R Hudson, Mrs A Hudson, Mrs D Parish, L Parish & Mrs G M Cramsie
Useful mare. Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Last start 8th of 11 at Moruya Bm66 on March 2 over 1425m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Hello Jack carrying 58kg at $11. The run before that won by 1.0 len at Wagga Ctry Bm58 February 17 over 1400m defeating Taumata carrying 60kg at $3.70. Inclined to risk.
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REBECCA BRONETT PRAG
Royal Blue, Green Diamond, Hooped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
5 00x00 OBELIUS
DALE WAGSTAFF
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Flyby Racing (Mgr: Ms R L Bolton)
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 10 at Hawkesbury Mid Bm64 on March 8 over 1100m, slow going 17 len behind Hellbent On You with 52kg at $201. Last start second last of 14 at Muswellbrook Wayne Harris 87 on March 28 over 1280m, slow going 10 len behind Annie's Rose carrying 55kg at $151. Hard to have.
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HEAVELON VAN DER HOVEN
Purple, Grey Southern Cross, Striped Sleeves And Cap
6 20x10 EXTERNUS
JAKE HULL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J J O'Connor
Third-up today. Resuming ran on from midfield and won by a head at Coffs Harbour Bm58 March 2 over 1200m defeating Raised By Wolves carrying 61.5kg at $7.50. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 11 at Taree Bm66 on March 17 over 1262m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Floss's One with 59.5kg at $10. Happy to overlook.
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Purple, White And Black Thirds, Striped Sleeves
7 x5937 ZIPITALIST
MITCHELL BEER
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
M D Beer, J M Casey, P Goring, Triple B (Mgr: H Brown), A Blaszak, M Wilson, C J Pearson, S P Varney, S Crestani, The Twelve Horsemen (Mgr: M J Mallon), N Rumble, D A Bocquet, R K F Fraser, Kariba Racing (Mgr: C Dziedzic), M A Molloy & Team Battler (Mgr: M Casey)
Useful gelding. Most recently settled back and ran on when 7th of 14 at Kembla Grange Provmid Champ on March 22 over 1400m, 3 len behind Imposant with 56kg at $151. The run before that 3rd of 9 at this track Cl3 on February 28 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Fourcade carrying 58kg at $12. Has ability but an outside barrier cruels.
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LOUISE DAY
White, Red Twin City Emblem, Red Sleeves And Cap
8 655x9 CHILLY CHARLIE
CIARON MAHER
4YO  GR/B  GELDING 59.0KG
Ciaron Maher Racing, Loftus Park, Mrs J Lyell, Ursino Racing, Ms J Ursino, L Ursino, D I Hollyman, McMahon Family Racing, R Galluzzo, A Hopewell, Mrs K Hopewell, S G Jones, D P Lettieri, Mrs E Boak, R Mitrevski, D Panetta, M J Treweek, P J Silvey & Mrs J Silvey
Resuming today after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Newcastle Cl1 December 1 over 1500m, soft track; 9 len behind Luskaire with 58kg at $3.30. Previously first up; fourth of 8 at Kembla Grange Cl1 September 28 over 1400m, in the wet; 6 len behind Struff with 59kg at $7.50. The betting will be key.
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DYLAN GIBBONS
White, Flower On Horse Head Symbol, Navy Sleeves, Orange Stars, Navy Cap, Orange Star
9 4x430 SPATS PAV BOWIE
JARROD AUSTIN
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
J B Critchley & Mrs M A Epple
Comes here off a 37-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 11 at Moruya Bm66 on March 2 over 1425m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Hello Jack with 60kg at $9. Before that 3rd of 8 at Braidwood Bdwd Cup Bm74 on February 8 over 1350m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Off Shaw carrying 56kg at $3. Struggling and looking to others.
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MS JESS TAYLOR
Pink, Light Blue Diamonds
10 5155 INSPIRED STAR
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
N X G RACING, A TZANEROS, C L MAGGS, MRS D I M LIUBERTAS, E VALENTE, B HOUGHTON, D R HOUGHTON, 2 GOOD MEN, BUNDARRA BREEDING AND RACING PTY LTD, CHINA HORSE CLUB RACING PTY LTD, C PEARSON, A ETTRIDGE, MILLAR RACING & BREEDING, K CHEHAB, S CHEHAB & W FREEDMAN
Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Last start 5th of 9 at Hawkesbury Cl1 on March 8 over 1300m, slow going 1.75 len behind Yabby Pump with 58kg at $10. Before that won by a nose at Hawkesbury Mid 3yo Mdn February 20 over 1300m defeating Channelling with 58.5kg at $3.30. Expected to measure up.
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Cerise, White Band, Armbands, Hoop Cap
11 47501 BERTIE
KIM WAUGH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Lex Kingdom-Liberty Park (Mgr: L Kingdom)
Useful gelding. Last start favourite; won by 1.1 len at Beaumont (Newcastle) Bm58 March 24 over 1300m in the wet defeating Tigers Roar carrying 59.5kg at $4.40. The run before that ran last of 10 at Port Macquarie Bm58 on March 3 over 1812m, 5 len behind Yorikiri carrying 60.5kg at $5.50. Passing.
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White, Multi Coloured Spots, Arrows, Red Cap
12 8413x MINNEHAHA FALLS
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  BLACK  MARE 57.0KG
M J Chittick
Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at Kembla Grange Bm64 September 14 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind This Is The Moment carrying 57kg at $4.50. On debut second last of 9 at Canterbury 2&3yo F Mdn July 24 over 1200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Red Hot Lizzie with 59kg at $17. Expecting her to hit the ground running.
5
ALYSHA COLLETT
White, Green And Royal Blue Waikato Stud Logo, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
13 104x2 HURRICANE CONI
JOE CLEARY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Square Metres (Mgr: J Hillary), H Chikirov, Unravelling the Code (Mgr: U Fanizza) & W R Green
Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd of 12 at this track Ctry Bm58 on March 23 over 1300m, 0.9 len behind Breakaway Week with 57.5kg at $31. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Canberra Bm55 on September 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Gatchan carrying 57.5kg at $13. This looks a bit too tough.
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SINEAD PEEBLES
Lime Green, Purple Sash, White Sleeves, Purple And White Quartered Cap
14 418x4 WEXFORD MISS
DANIELLE SEIB
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Champion Thoroughbreds, S Nagaratnam, P J Gray, Elite Racing Services, G Seto, JackJ5 Racing, S Bourke, E Catanzariti, T S Menounos, Dr M Healy, S Thatcher, E W J Ciurlionis, P Vanni, Thug Thoroughbreds, P V W Kruining, R A Seymour, M Petrie, J E Abrahams Pty Ltd, L D Lavender & J Guymer
Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 11 at this track Ctry Cl1 on March 11 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Xcessive Force carrying 59.5kg at $12. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Newcastle 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on August 29 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Copacabana with 57kg at $5.50. Fitter and rates well at best.
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SHAUN GUYMER
Red, White Champion Thoroughbreds Logo And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
15 30x55 EMPRESS OF JAPAN
MICHAEL FREEDMAN
3YO  BLACK  FILLY 56.0KG
A E Koundouris, Gandharvi (Mgr: K Rajput), Picko (Mgr: C C Pickford), Ms C Koundouris, Miss D Koundouris & M A Koundouris
Third-up today. First-up second last in a small field at Kembla Grange Cl1 on February 8 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Imposing Pier with 57kg at $4.60. Second run from a spell got back early 5th of 7 at Kembla Grange Cl1 on March 4 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Shirvington carrying 56.5kg at $9. Strong chance.
9
KEAGAN LATHAM
Royal Blue, White Cross And Armbands
16 12373 FLYING FLOSSY
TASH BURLEIGH
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
M G Fife & W D Fife
Useful mare. Most recently 3rd of 11 at Wagga Bm58 on March 13 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind The Predictor carrying 60.5kg at $5.50. The race before that second last of 8 at Canberra Bm65 on February 21 over 1600m, slow going 2.5 len behind Lord Finland with 57.5kg at $3.80. Not far away last time. One to consider.
7
BLAIKE MCDOUGALL
Royal Blue, Hot Pink Checks, White Sleeves, White Cap, Hot Pink Pom Pom
17 3314x OCEAN DIVA
JOHN SARGENT
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Topline Thoroughbreds (Mgr: A J Carroll), M Glover, N W Power, Mrs M Bolster, S B Roberts, Mrs L K Clark, J Ryan, B G Gibson, Miss S De Cocq, Mrs J Conlon, Mrs K Pitchford, C J Williams, R R Allsopp, M W Fiechtner, Mrs K A Fiechtner, Mrs M A Carroll, M A Carroll & Mrs M A Carroll
Resumes after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at Randwick Midway Bm72 November 5 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Flying Bandit with 52kg at $21. Previously first up; seventh of 9 at Newcastle 4yo+ Mdn-Sw August 15 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Just Glamourous with 55kg at $19. Has claims if presented on song.
2
MS MOLLY BOURKE
Royal Blue, White Topline Logo, Striped Sleeves And Cap
18 315x3 DUBAI WARRIOR
MATTHEW SMITH
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
M J Zammit, M Zammit, M E Catt, J R Attard, N Role, R P Tobias, P W Harvey, E G P Stevens, Maroun Family (Mgr: D Maroun), T M S Grabara, H J Pickersgill, Ms C Hayes, Mrs S Zammit, D P Tidswell, S M Young, G Vernicos, D Hunter, M W Lowe, P Daher & A Jalalaty
Second-up. First-up after three months 3rd of 8 at this track Cl1 on March 23 over 1300m, 2 len behind Ghost Walker carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up won by 1.2 len at Canberra Mdn-Sw December 6 over 1300m in soft going defeating Erotas with 57.5kg at $1.90. Go close.
3
ASHLEY MORGAN
White, Red Maltese Cross, Hooped Sleeves, Red Cap
19 x9580 SINGLE CROWN
LUKE MUSSON
8YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs J L Musson
At the latest run 11th of 13 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Bm64 on March 22 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Peace Centre with 55kg at $151. The start before that ran last of 8 at Yass Picnic Cup on March 1 over 1350m, 13 len behind Namarari with 66.5kg at $8. Will need to improve sharply.
6
C LEVER
Royal Blue, Tangerine Horseshoe, Checked Sleeves And Cap