Gawler   16 Jul 2025
 
GOING: H

Wolf Blass, The Man, Hahndorf Museum Benchmark 56 Handicap 1500m

Track: Heavy 8   Clouds (Max: 15)   Rail: +3m 1400m-1200m incl1500 chute, +6m 1200m-800m, +7m 800m-400m, +5m 400m-W/Post, True Remainder. (Pent: 6.96)  

Just a moderate tempo headed by Loca Bella, Zippity Doodah and Bush Inference. SPIRIT OF FLIGHT (10) can bounce back to form after a flat run here last time on a day it was tough to make ground off the rail. Her win the start before was impressive and a repeat of that makes her one of the horses to beat. INTACTO (14) looks the best of a big contingent that will line up for Garret Lynch. She's likely to concede a start but she keeps hitting the line. ROBERT THE PUSS (8) saved the ground last time and won well in testing conditions. Will need another good ride but he can feature in the money again. Including ZIPPITY DOODAH (11) and BANGERANG REDBACK (1) in quaddies and wider plays. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Robert The Puss each-way.
1 459x0 BANGERANG REDBACK
GARRET LYNCH
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 64.0KG
Racing Sales (Mgr: E C Watt)
Second-up. First-up after two months second last of 12 at this track Cg&E Bm64 on July 5 over 1200m, slow going 12 len behind Bancoora carrying 59.5kg at $61. Previously second-up second last of 13 at Stawell Bm58 on May 20 2024 over 1300m, 6 len behind Hasta La Chilly carrying 61.5kg at $81. Can do much better this time with the run under his belt and the 4kg claim.
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ALYSSA WEBB
Teal, Turquoise Angled Quarters And Sleeves, Teal Cap
2 12404 IT'SBRUCE
MATTHEW SEYERS
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 62.0KG
D P Webber, C A Webber, J Simpson, M J Kerr, M P Liefting, N Carlin, S Donoghue, V Golowka, The Myth (Mgr: M Barber), Fighting Turtle (Mgr: Mrs J McCallum), Bloods Eighteen Seventy Nine (Mgr: J A Hurst), Miyagi Uma (Mgr: N Cappelleri), D A Brady, J Priestley, Ms N Key, L Webber & Ms S Patterson
Most recently 4th of 10 at Ballarat Synthetic Cg&E Bm64 on July 1 over 1500m, 7 len behind Delivering with 58.5kg at $16. Before that 11th of 13 at Murray Bridge Bm64 on June 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Stratum Pride carrying 59kg at $14. Top three chance if he can replicate earlier form.
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CAITLIN TOOTELL
Royal Blue, White Seyers Racing Logo
3 2600x COURS VITE
TRAVIS DOUDLE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs E Doudle, B Ramsey Family (Mgr: B D Ramsey), J & KJ Davis Family (Mgr: J Davis), Ravo Racing, J Capper, D Hare, P McIntosh & Mrs M McIntosh
Resuming after five months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign second last of 13 at Strathalbyn Bm56 February 19 over 2050m, 11 len behind Bush Inference carrying 62kg at $11. Previously first up; second last of 9 at Morphettville Cl2 October 5 over 1600m, 8 len behind Zarkana with 57kg at $26. Expecting a strong run fresh but happy to wait until he gets over further.
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TODD PANNELL
Royal Blue, Red And White Vee, Royal Blue Cobra, Red Sleeves, Red And Royal Blue Quartered Cap
4 33x0x ESKY
NICOLE IRWIN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
A Bain, J M Durnberger-Smith, Mrs K M White, P White, JAG Racing (Mgr: A Coff), M D Death, J L Harris, B J Rogers, B S Van Deinsen, G A Bishop, D C Wilson, P J Dolman, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, B P Fitzgerald, Glamorous Girls Racing (Mgr: Ms A Griffiths), B W Rodger, J Myers, B G O'Keefe & D J Irwin
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation 11th of 16 at Murray Bridge 0-60 on May 14 over 1800m, 6 len behind Collated with 60kg at $9.50. Won previous preparation first up won by 0.5 len at this track Bm56 October 25 over 1700m defeating Starts Now carrying 61kg at $4. Watch at first start for new stable.
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TAYLOR JOHNSTONE
Silver, Purple Star, Sleeves And Cap
5 11064 SHADOW EXPRESS
GARRET LYNCH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Racing sales
At the latest run settled back and ran on when 4th of 8 at Port Augusta Bm56 on July 6 over 1396m, 8 len behind Pirate with 58.5kg at $3.80. Before that 6th of 10 at Port Augusta Bm56 on June 22 over 1498m, 5.5 len behind I'm Kenny with 59kg at $6. Best recent form is on the dirt so hard to have here.
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STEPHANIE LACY
Teal, Turquoise Angled Quarters And Sleeves, Teal Cap
6 x0x61 ALAINGE
GARRET LYNCH
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Racing sales
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up got back early 6th of 9 at this track Bm56 on June 25 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Impending Diamond carrying 58.5kg at $31. Second-up won by 1.75 len at Mt Gambier 0-56 July 11 over 1300m on a heavy track defeating The Silent Sermon carrying 57.5kg at $14. Rates highly and should prove hard to beat.
4
Teal, Turquoise Angled Quarters And Sleeves
7 00001 BLUE SPECIAL
GARRET LYNCH
5YO  GREY  GELDING 59.0KG
P Papageorgiou, G N Papageorgiou, E G Papageorgiou & Mrs A T Papageorgiou
At the latest run favourite; won by 2 len at Bordertown 0-54 June 27 over 1550m on a heavy track defeating Hasta La Prince with 58.5kg at $4.60. Before that eased back early on 10th of 13 at Murray Bridge Bm64 on June 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Stratum Pride with 54kg at $101. Will take confidence from the win but this is harder.
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ROCHELLE MILNES
Black And White Diamonds, Lime Sleeves And Cap
8 54231 ROBERT THE PUSS
KYLIE SCHULZ
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms L E Beckman, N J Phillips & Mrs M C Milburn
Form hard to fault. At the latest run won by 1.5 len at this track 0-56 June 25 over 1500m on a heavy track defeating Midnight Rush with 54.5kg at $4.40. The run before that 3rd of 11 at this track Bm56 on June 9 over 1500m, on a wet track; long-neck behind Sir Lord with 57.5kg at $4.60. Can make it two on the trot in similar conditions.
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POLLY BREWSTER
Sky Blue And Navy Horizontal Halves, Navy Cap
9 1079x BUSH INFERENCE
BYRON COZAMANIS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G N Peters, S B Stokes, R G N Peters, Ms C C Peters & Mrs S M Cozamanis
Resuming. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Oakbank 0-62 April 21 over 2150m, soft track; 12 len behind High Society Girl with 57kg at $6. When resuming last campaign 11th of 14 at Murray Bridge 0-56 January 24 over 1400m, 6 len behind Hateech with 60kg at $61. Trial suggests a bold return.
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FELICITY ATKINSON
Orange, Black Diagonal Halves, Black And White Checked Sleeves
10 02410 SPIRIT OF FLIGHT
STEPHEN THEODORE
4YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
S J Theodore, L J Theodore, Mrs M M Theodore, J Brooks-Clark & J W Butcher
Last start 10th of 12 at this track Bm62 on July 5 over 1700m, slow going 16 len behind Wine Barron carrying 57kg at $16. The start before that came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Balaklava 0-56 June 18 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating France's Boy with 58kg at $3.60. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.
4
ALYSHA WARREN
Pink, Yellow Diamond Braces, Diamonds Cap And Pom Pom
11 10264 ZIPPITY DOODAH
DARRYL CARRISON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
H M B Capital Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs S Cummings)
At the latest run 4th of 12 at Mt Gambier 0-56 on July 11 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Alainge with 56kg at $6.50. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at this track Cl1 on June 25 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Placo with 59kg at $5.50. Well placed. Finds a nice race this time and is right in contention on quick back-up.
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MONIKA WOLANIN
Black, Cerise Sleeves, Black Cap
12 32409 FLYING STEP
TRAVIS DOUDLE
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs E Doudle, R A Bone, ZMC Bloodstock (Mgr: Z Cornell) & J A Macdonald
At the latest run 9th of 11 at this track Nmw-Ly on July 5 over 1700m, on a slow track; 14 len behind The Western Front carrying 53kg at $16. The race before that second last of 13 at Morphettville Bm68 on June 21 over 1800m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Magnetic Edge carrying 54kg at $21. Not racing well enough.
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JACOB OPPERMAN
Black And White Checks, Royal Blue Sleeves, Black And White Checked Cap
13 2x694 LOCA BELLA
ANDREW GLUYAS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
A J Hehir, D W Rasheed, S C S Watts, Slainte Racing No 2 (Mgr: A J Hehir), R B Satchell, Mrs L F Satchell, T E Satchell, Beginner Winners (Mgr: C J Mcauliffe), Mrs A Caruso, J M Brooks, The Dirty Dozen (Mgr: P D Page), M J Elkson, M Violi, L A Valente, P D Page, Mrs L M McCloud, F Bueti & D J Fowler
Last start came from midfield; 4th of 14 at Murray Bridge 0-56 on July 2 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Amelia Valentina with 57.5kg at $9. Before that 9th of 12 at Murray Bridge Cl1 on June 14 over 1100m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Caladan carrying 55.5kg at $26. Progressive but prefer her on top of the ground.
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J HOLDER
White, Black Stripes
14 03254 INTACTO
GARRET LYNCH
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Racing sales
At the latest run 4th of 10 at Port Augusta 0-54 on July 6 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Eastside Diamond with 59kg at $2.80. The run before that 5th of 14 at Murray Bridge 0-56 on July 2 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Amelia Valentina carrying 57kg at $4.20. Keeps hitting the line and sure to win one of these soon.
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SAIRYN FAWKE
Teal, Turquoise Angled Quarters And Sleeves, Teal Cap
15 120x4 SPEC RAIDER
G LESNIKOWSKI & R HANNEMANN
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
R Hannemann
Second-up. First-up after six months 4th of 10 at this track 0-56 on June 25 over 1500m, in the wet; 4 len behind Robert The Puss carrying 57kg at $17. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Morphettville Bm66 on August 31 over 1800m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Morryl Moral with 54kg at $67. Strips fitter and expected to figure prominently.
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ANNA JORDSJO
Bottle Green, White Yoke, Ivory Striped Sleeves, White Cap
16 x1858 BARBADIAN BABE
TREVOR DAY
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
P Seneca
At the latest run 8th of 15 at Balaklava Bm56 on July 9 over 1300m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Impending Diamond carrying 58kg at $31. The race before that from last on the turn 5th of 10 at this track Bm56 on June 25 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.3 len behind The Plastics with 58kg at $26. Mixing form and prepared to overlook.
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J POTTER
Red, White Spot, Green Sleeves And Cap
17 90010 BLONDI'S BOMBSHELL
GARRET LYNCH
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms J C Preston & D L Hewitt
Most recently ran last of 10 at Port Augusta Cl1 on July 6 over 1498m, 31 len behind Colonel Hathi carrying 58.5kg at $4.80. The start before that won by 0.6 len at Port Augusta 2yo+ Mdn-Sw June 22 over 1498m defeating Petra's Girl with 56kg at $2.70. Disappointing last time and needs to do more.
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Pink, White Stars, Pink Cap With White Stars