Sapphire Coast   04 May 2025
 
GOING: S(7)

MERIMBULA RSL BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1007m

Track: Soft 7   Clouds (Max: 21)   Rail: +4m Entire.  

Keen speed battle, with Throw One In, Asuriito and Rained Out prominent. Tough race to end the day. THROW ONE IN (14) racing in career best form and chasing her third straight victory. Jumped into the box seat and surged late with a determined neck win over 1010m at Moruya. Can win again despite drawing out. JACOB JOE (10) back in grade when rewarded with a gritty win over 1000m at Canberra in BM50 class. Drops in weight and placed at this track. Must respect. ASURIITO (3) well drawn and ready to win in this easier contest. Gripped on late with the 61kg when third over 1000m at Canberra. Best efforts measure up and sure to be thereabouts. PRINCESS HALO (4) capable on her day and has a good record over this track and trip. Don't dismiss. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 14,10,3.
1 09x56 SPINOSAURUS
MATTHEW KELLEY
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 65.0KG
M Schofield
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 8 at this track Bm66 on April 4 over 1007m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Princess Halo with 60kg at $5.50. Second run from a spell ran last in a small field at Canberra Bm60 on April 18 over 1000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind La Signora Dane carrying 62kg at $31. Looking elsewhere.
14
White, Red Sleeves And Cap
2 3471x SNAPPY JIM
SHAUN COADY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
K Keogh, L Field, S Field, L W Armstrong, S Gill, B McMahon, C Talbot, D J Piper & Ms A Stephens
First-up. Finished off last preparation by 0.7 len this track Bm58 February 2 over 1200m defeating Hello Jack carrying 61.5kg at $19. Previously first up; fourth of 10 at Moruya Cl3 August 18 over 1020m, soft track; 0.8 len behind I'm A Steel with 54kg at $17. Maybe later in the prep.
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JADE MCKENZIE
Green, Red Maltese Cross
3 15x73 ASURIITO
BLAKE RYAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
B A Ryan, A A Gomez & Lanewood Racing (Mgr: Mrs J M Devlin)
Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 9 at Wagga Bm66 on March 13 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Master Of Disguise carrying 56kg at $3.80. Last start 3rd in a small field at Canberra Bm60 on April 18 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind La Signora Dane carrying 61kg at $9. Ready to run a big race.
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JAMES INNES JNR
Yellow, Blue Three Vees, Blue Sleeves, Yellow Armband, Blue Cap, Yellow Spot
4 36615 PRINCESS HALO
B JOSEPH & P & M JONES
5YO  BR/BL  MARE 61.0KG
J J R Partnership (Mgr: P A Jones), P H Joseph, Mrs B M Joseph, M G Jones, Mrs D G Jones, P A Jones, Mrs M Guthrie-Curran, Miss E P Whiles, S A Duncan, G E Guthrie, J M Crowder, Mrs L Harris, S N Crowder, B A M Diggins, N P Diggins, M N Diggins, P M Passlow, K D Passlow & J D Passlow
Useful mare. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Queanbeyan Ctry Bm58 on April 22 over 1000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Anthracia with 59kg at $5.50. Before that won by 1.4 len at this track Bm66 April 4 over 1007m on a heavy track defeating Abstruse with 53kg at $13. Expect she can make amends.
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CLAIRE RAMSBOTHAM
Yellow, Red Diamond And Armbands, Red And Yellow Spots Cap
5 21532 MISS SCOOP
MATTHEW DALE
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Mrs A E Dale, B Kitson, Mrs C Cerinich, Half Guinnessy (Mgr: G J Vickers), M J Evans, N K Pleming, Mrs S J Lawrence, D J Lovegrove, Can Punt (Mgr: J P Marmont), O Roe, I O Geary, J C Britton, Ms M A Norris, M J Britton, S G Holland & W M S Docherty
Racing well. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Canberra Bm60 on April 18 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind La Signora Dane carrying 57kg at $11. Before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at this track Bm66 on April 4 over 1007m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Princess Halo carrying 54kg at $4.80. Rates highly and can break through.
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Pink, Dark Blue And White Checked Sash, Sleeves And Cap
6 x1403 SOHO SUSHI
PAT MURPHY
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
S M Jones, A D Barnett, J J Bailey, J Bailey, R P Robinson, L J Murphy & P W Murphy
Comes here off a 52-day let-up. At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Wagga Bm66 on March 13 over 1000m, 2 len behind Master Of Disguise with 54.5kg at $16. The start before that 11th of 16 at Randwick Highway-C3 on March 1 over 1000m, 4 len behind Speck with 54kg at $51. Stays in the mix.
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NICK HEYWOOD
Black, Green And Red Band And Quartered Cap
7 81x16 ARCTIC DESERT
JOHN ROLFE
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs J L Rolfe, J Rolfe, Miss S A Rolfe, B W Rolfe, J A Rolfe & Mrs L A Leal
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran on from midfield and won by a head at this track Bm50 March 15 over 1007m defeating Arabian Soo carrying 61.5kg at $9. Second run from a spell 6th of 13 at Goulburn Ctry Bm58 on April 8 over 1200m, 7 len behind So You Pence carrying 59.5kg at $31. Wide gate will make it tougher.
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Turquoise, Hot Pink Horseshoe And Horsehead, Stars Sleeves, Quartered Cap
8 30312 NOCTUA
NATALIE JARVIS
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
Thorotek, P Harrison, B W Winter, R A Hawke, J Markwort, Cartys Clan, S G Bradford, Mixed Bag Racing, Rea Racing, J C Scheide, N Byron, PR Mohr, R J Walden, A P Tier, A J Redman, D J Bourke, A C Robinson, NG Senior Smith & Reginald Racing
Racing well. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 7 at Canberra 4yo+ Bm50 on April 18 over 1000m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Jacob Joe with 60.5kg at $1.70. Before that favourite; won by 0.5 len at Canberra Mdn March 26 over 1000m defeating Wonderful Mistake carrying 54kg at $1.45. Winning chance.
3
REBECCA BRONETT PRAG
Bottle Green, Lime Green Thorotek Racing Logo, White Sleeves, Lime Green Cap
9 218x5 BACK IN A TIK
KERRY PARKER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
A Bertuccio
Second-up. First-up after 10 months second last in a small field at Moruya Cl1 on April 19 over 1010m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Throw One In carrying 54kg at $3.20. Previously second-up favourite; won by 2.25 len at Nowra Mdn-Sw June 13 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Tact carrying 53.5kg at $17. Fitter now and should do much better.
2
MS JESS TAYLOR
Yellow, Royal Blue Conjoined ML, Red Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
10 466x1 JACOB JOE
BECKY BYRNE
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
G Palombi, A Cullen, J Rich & M Rich
Second run back. First-up after two months ran on from midfield and won by 0.7 len at Canberra 4yo+ Bm50 April 18 over 1000m in soft going defeating Noctua carrying 60.5kg at $11. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Nowra Cl3 on January 12 over 1000m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Zoubeauty with 52kg at $14. Back in fine order and is among the better hopes.
5
J KISSICK
Green, Yellow Sash
11 4x753 SERIAL OFFENDER
MATTHEW DALE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Mrs A E Dale, B Read, B R Read, Mrs C Cerinich, Hoare (Mgr: R Ellison), B J Maguire, D R Stanberg, G Maher, P A Foster, L W O'Brien, M Morrison, C J B Hart, P E Durham, Mrs K Moseley, A G Doherty & R P Dale
Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Nowra Ctry Cl1 on April 20 over 1000m, 5 len behind Sparklenglitter with 56.5kg at $21. The race before that 5th of 8 at this track Cl2 on April 4 over 1007m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Ischyros with 53kg at $11. Will need further improvement to trouble these.
4
RUBY SCOTT
Pink, Dark Blue And White Checked Sash, Sleeves And Cap
12 60477 KING CHARLES
ANTHONY MOUNTNEY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
A M Barry & Mrs N Barry
At the latest run eased back early on 7th of 10 at Moruya Bm50 on April 19 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Diamond Ridge with 58.5kg at $13. The start before that 7th of 11 at Canberra Bm55 on April 2 over 1000m, slow going 5.5 len behind La Signora Dane with 57kg at $26. Doubt he will threaten these.
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PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Aqua, Pink Lightning Bolt, Pink Sleeves Aqua Lightning Bolts, Pink Cap Aqua Lightning Bolt
13 21562 MEDIA COVERAGE
GREG STEPHENS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
G Stephens & Mrs N A Stephens
At the latest run 2nd of 7 at Nowra Ctry Cl1 on April 20 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Sparklenglitter carrying 55kg at $41. Before that 6th of 12 at Gundagai Cl1 on April 6 over 1000m, 4 len behind One Hard Lady carrying 55kg at $81. Might find this a bit too tough.
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Navy Blue, Silver Quarters, Silver Sleeves, Navy Blue Armbands, Quartered Cap
14 23611 THROW ONE IN
MICHAEL GATTY
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
M J Gatty & Ms A Stephens
Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at Moruya Cl1 April 19 over 1010m in soft going defeating Seeking To Win carrying 52kg at $4.20. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a long-neck at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw April 4 over 1007m on a heavy track defeating Alottosay carrying 54kg at $3.30. In great form and should be right in the thick of things again.
8
SINEAD PEEBLES
White, Royal Blue Yoke, Hooped Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
15 632x3 CONSTANTINOU
COLBEY HILL
7YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs M J Ick, Mrs R Armour, Ms C Hill & H Van Den Heuvel
Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd in a small field at Moruya Cl1 on April 19 over 1010m, slow going 2.75 len behind Throw One In carrying 55kg at $3.60. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Moruya Cl1 on August 30 over 930m, 3 len behind Abstruse with 52kg at $26. Will need to step up to be competitive in this field.
9
REBECCA BRONETT PRAG
Green, White Vee And Armbands
16 15x07 RAINED OUT
LYNDA BUNDY
7YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs L Bundy, Ms L P Thomson, J A Bundy & Ms W K Jackson
Third-up today. First-up raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 10 at this track Bm50 on March 15 over 1007m, 6 len behind Arctic Desert carrying 53.5kg at $10. Second run from a spell second last of 8 at this track Cl2 on April 4 over 1007m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Ischyros with 52kg at $31. Looking to others.
6
MS OLIVIA DALTON
Pink, Pale Blue Panel, Pink Cap
17 0x244 LOVE OF AIR
REX COLE
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
R J Cole, S L Murphy & C King
Dual acceptor. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Canberra 4yo+ Bm50 on April 18 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Jacob Joe with 58.5kg at $5. The run before that got back early 4th of 8 at Queanbeyan Bm50 on April 12 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Anthracia with 59kg at $7. Looks tested in this line-up.
10
White, Maroon Lightning Bolt, Black Sleeves