Kembla Grange   15 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

JIM'S MOWING F&M BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1400m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 20)   Rail: +6m Entire.  

Without a recognised leader, Sass 'N' Cheek and Time Bandit will likely set the pace. SASS 'N' CHEEK (6) at her top for this and comes back a couple of levels after running eighth over 1400m in the Country Championships Final at Randwick on April 5. Worth noting Rachel King rode her to her last victory. Can surprise at the good odds. TIME BANDIT (2) sat on the fast tempo before dropping out late when sixth over 1150m at Randwick Kensington on March 26. Smart when right and comes right into the mix with the claim. CALIFORNIA SUNRISE (3) handy mare who returned good figures first up when an eye catching third over 1200m at Warwick Farm in BM72 grade. Maps well and the extra trip suits. LET'S FLY (9) beaten for early speed on resumption when seventh over 1200m here. Her lone victory came over this course and distance and she looks great each way value today. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sass "N" Cheek each way.
1 97x45 HALLETT
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
3YO  BAY  FILLY 62.0KG
F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, GW Holdings, R N Norris, Hedley Racing, T Needham, B J McDonald, Sheffield Racing, D R Fleming, S Bacon, Gee Racing, Just Fun Racing, Silvertail, Mrs S C Murdoch & M J Murdoch
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 7 at Canterbury F&M Bm72 on February 28 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Gangsta Granny with 59kg at $15. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Wyong F&M Bm72 on March 19 over 1350m, 4.5 len behind Weeping Woman with 59kg at $7.50. One of the chances.
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ZAC WADICK
Aquamarine
2 4x856 TIME BANDIT
BJORN BAKER
4YO  BAY  MARE 62.0KG
G C Smith, K Salagic, A Mcmillan, A V Votino, B Skewes, P J Furler, M Mak, G A Penridge, K Hassan, Ms M Crockett, Mrs M J Lightfoot, D G Lightfoot, R Lorenzen, Leprechaun Racing (Mgr: L F Kelly) & All Winners (Mgr: D H S Chan)
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Randwick Kensington F&M Bm72 on March 26 over 1150m, 5 len behind Seascape with 59kg at $26. The run before that got back early 5th of 9 at Gosford Bm64 on March 15 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Useapin carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. Terrific chance to return to form.
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OLIVIA CHAMBERS
Purple, White Stars And Sleeves, Gold Armbands And Cap
3 322x3 CALIFORNIA SUNRISE
PETER SNOWDEN
4YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
C J Y Liang
Second run back. First-up after eight months 3rd of 9 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on April 2 over 1200m, slow going 0.9 len behind Tuned with 55kg at $4. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Newcastle Cl1 on June 15 over 1400m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind She's Unusual with 57.5kg at $2.50. Going well and should be in the finish again.
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TOM SHERRY
Yellow, Red Halves, Stars On Sleeves, Red Cap With Yellow Star
4 23323 LAUREL HILL
ROB POTTER
5YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
A J Groves & Mrs S H Groves
At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on April 5 over 1300m, 0.8 len behind Alabama Fox carrying 56kg at $5. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track F&M Bm64 on March 22 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Heat Missile carrying 58kg at $15. Has ability but finds a difficult assignment here.
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MADELINE OWEN
Royal Blue, Pale Blue And White Stripes, Royal Blue Sleeves And Cap
5 x4166 MAHSAY
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
R T D Racing (Mgr: R Norton), T J Calvert, D R Anderson, L M R Racing (Mgr: J S Summers), S P Gurney, S G Burt, J Kent, R L Henriksen, R Bradridge, G&C Bayview (Mgr: G N Franklin) & M A Hunter
Useful mare. Most recently 6th of 12 at Wyong F&M Bm72 on March 19 over 1350m, 5 len behind Weeping Woman with 57.5kg at $21. The race before that from last on the turn 6th of 9 at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm74 on February 26 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Paradise City with 55.5kg at $14. Shapes up nicely.
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BENJAMIN OSMOND
Royal Blue, Red Dice And Seams
6 14438 SASS 'N' CHEEK
PAT MURPHY
6YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
K A Randell, Mrs S M Randell, T J Randell & Mrs M A Randell
Useful type. At the latest run 8th of 16 at Randwick Ctry Champ on April 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Know Thyself carrying 54kg at $51. The start before that 3rd of 14 at Nowra Sera Champ on February 23 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Sunchyme with 55.5kg at $21. Has the ability and can bounce back.
5
RACHEL KING
Black And Red Quarters, Green Sleeves, Black And Red Quartered Cap
7 3554x LADY SUPERSPY
TRACEY BARTLEY
7YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Ms T A Quinn
First-up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at Warwick Farm 5yo+ Mares Bm72 December 4 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Tavolo carrying 53kg at $4. When resuming last campaign fourth of 12 at Newcastle Prov Bm68 August 8 over 1400m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Mondo carrying 53.5kg at $12. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
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BRAITH NOCK
Purple, Yellow Seams, Tracey Bartley Racing Logo, Yellow Striped Sleeves, Hooped Cap
8 115 MAMUSHKA
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 59.0KG
N J Hoar, Mrs L R Burgess-Hoar, C Burgess-Hoar, Ms R Burgess-Hoar & G Burgess-Hoar
At the latest run 5th of 10 at Wyong F&M Bm64 on April 3 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Struff with 59.5kg at $4.80. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.6 len at Gosford Cl1 March 15 over 1200m defeating Miss Spacegirl carrying 56.5kg at $1.95. Nicely placed and expected to go well.
5
ANNA ROPER
Yellow, Brown Stripes And Hooped Sleeves, Yellow Cap, Brown Peak
9 310x7 LET'S FLY
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
N X G Racing, A Tzaneros, C J Mcleod, Mrs D I M Liubertas, Mrs K L Mcleod, M C Nunn, S M Hastings, M K Wilson, T G Baker, Hollymount Stud (Mgr: M B Sandblom), T Mitevski, D R W Stanley, Mrs S Hartley, Miss K Wright & C R Walker
Second-up. First-up after four months 7th of 10 at this track F&M Bm64 on March 22 over 1200m, 5 len behind Heat Missile with 59kg at $18. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at Hawkesbury Mdn on October 10 over 1300m, 7 len behind One Last Shot carrying 55kg at $14. Can lift sharply.
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TYLER SCHILLER
Cerise, White Band, Armbands, Hoop Cap
10 17 FAST TRACK
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 58.0KG
Think Big Stud (Mgr: D G Ramage), Westcode Pty Ltd (Mgr: D G Ramage), Team McDonnell (Mgr: J S McDonnell), Ms A S Crossing, W B Fornari, D C Hall AM, Mrs A McDonnell & J S McDonnell
Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a head at this track Super Mdn-Sw March 4 over 1200m in soft going defeating Twinkling Star carrying 56.5kg at $1.35. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at Newcastle Cl1 on March 20 over 1400m, 5 len behind Amreekiyah carrying 56kg at $8.50. Useful type and worth another chance.
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TOMMY BERRY
Black And White Checks, Yellow Sleeves, Black And White Checked Cap
11 93520 MAGNUCAT
BJORN BAKER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby), L M Albutt, A J Barsby, D Burgess, A P Cassin, C J Duggan, D Grech, W J Kemp, K L Leard, K W Mcleod, G & L Breen Racing, Weedon Closers (Mgr: Mrs T G Macek), Darby Racing Go The Cats, Goan Racing, R Mieger, A Frazer & K K Mylonas
At the latest run 10th of 13 at Warwick Farm F&M Bm72 on April 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Yankee One carrying 54kg at $13. The run before that came from the tail of the field 2nd of 11 at this track Bm64 on March 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Enter The Dragon with 56kg at $11. Can turn it around in this class.
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DYLAN GIBBONS
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
12 31x69 AHELLBENDA
BJORN BAKER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
J Foxe, G M McNamara, T J C Ashwin, M Colosimo, Deanmeyer, T M Harrison, Mrs G Hubbard, P D Hubbard, P Knight, S Lawandos, G S McInnes, M A Mears, T Rimmer, T Tsagaris, C U Wilson, C Bain, M Lavorato, R J Bowdler, T McColl & B Coombe
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 9 at Gosford Bm64 on March 15 over 1100m, 3 len behind Useapin with 55.5kg at $14. Last start second last of 10 at Wyong F&M Bm64 on April 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Struff with 57.5kg at $19. Tested again.
3
WINONA COSTIN
Yellow, Bright Pink Stars, White Sleeves, Bright Pink Stars, White Cap, Yellow Star
13 03x16 INCANTATION
JAMES CUMMINGS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Godolphin
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 1.2 len at Goulburn Mdn-Sw March 11 over 1400m defeating Dark Stratum carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. Second-up eased back early on 6th of 12 at Newcastle Cl1 on April 1 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Rockbarton Angel carrying 55kg at $19. This looks a stern test.
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ASHLEY MORGAN
Royal Blue
14 3x720 CASHBURN
MITCHELL BEER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Tricolours Racing & Syndications Pty Ltd, C C Pickford, J Richardson, V Orlizki, Mrs S L Fowler, A Singaram, M J Hastie, B R D Connors, P Simpson-Morgan, Ms J Lambert, B B Wong, S N Gordon, Miss SA Allison, H G H McCathie, D Ryan, 7M Bloodstock, 6 Chins, Tranoger, Bunker Boys Racing & Carney Racing
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran last of 7 at this track Cl1 on March 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Shirvington carrying 55kg at $51. Second-up 2nd of 8 at this track Prov Cl1 on March 22 over 1400m, 4 len behind Invade And Conquer with 55kg at $19. Other runners rate better this time.
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GRANT BUCKLEY
Black, Tricolours Racing Logo
15 29x22 MISS SPACEGIRL
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 59.0KG
Ms J R Baker, K Hamman & Mrs S A Freedman
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 7 at Gosford Cl1 on March 15 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Mamushka with 57.5kg at $2.70. Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Wyong F&M Bm64 on April 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; nose behind Struff carrying 58.5kg at $4.40. Fitter and will be about the money.
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Yellow, Black Maltese Cross