Scone   16 Apr 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

KIA ORA STALLIONS COUNTRY BOOSTED BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1400m

Track: GOOD 4   Rain (Max: 25)   Rail: Out 3m 900m-400m. True Remainder. (Pent: 4.52).  

Genuine early pace with Poet's Performer coming out hard from the inside gate. GENTILESCHI (8) is a smart filly who created a big impression at start three when a dominant 2.25 len winner over 1300m at this track on March 22. Gets all the map favours again and should be even stronger over the 1400m. ADELSUN (12) will find this more to her liking after catching the eye late when third over 1400m at Dubbo in Cl3 grade on April 7. Wide gate no help but has good figures this track and trip. TYSON'S DREAM (4) just over a month between runs when powered late from well back to secure fifth over 1400m here on March 22. Fitter now and looks a genuine contender. ZIPPO IDEA (2) resumes today after having no luck from a wide gate when 11th over 1500m at Rosehill in Highway grade on February 3. Has a good fresh record and trained on the track. SUGGESTED PLAY: Gentileschi to win.
1 x2412 SHEN GUI
LOU MARY
8YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Ms J L Good, L Mary, Ms S A Beames & TJG Good
Most recently 2nd of 14 at Taree Ctry Bm58 on April 2 over 1400m, in the wet; 1.0 len behind Sixspeed carrying 62kg at $11. The run before that won by a head at this track Ctry Bm58 March 22 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Warialda Warrior carrying 60kg at $17. Latest form makes this a pretty tough assignment.
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K JENNINGS
Silver, Pink Crossed Sashes
2 3110x ZIPPO IDEA
RODNEY NORTHAM
3YO  BAY  FILLY 61.0KG
H B Brooks, R And R Racing (Mgr: R Northam), J Shi, W J Turner, P A Scott, S B Minnikin, T O Hattam, T W Hennessy & P J Wilson
First-up. Finished off last preparation 11th of 15 at Rosehill H'way-C3sw February 3 over 1500m, 3 len behind Lensman with 55kg at $10. Previously first up; third of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw December 19 over 1100m, 1.4 len behind Tarabeau with 54kg at $3. Look for a forward showing fresh.
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R JONES
Royal Blue, Green FOUR LEAF CLOVER, Yellow Sleeves, Green And Yellow Quartered Cap
3 831x5 MAJOR MAKEOVER
CRAIG CLEGG
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
A J Manton
Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 13 at Muswellbrook Cl1 on March 15 over 1280m, 2.75 len behind Eighty Eight Stars with 58kg at $14. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on September 26 over 1400m, 6 len behind Teentee with 57kg at $5.50. Fitter and worth including.
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GRANT BUCKLEY
Orange And Royal Blue Stripes, Orange Sleeves, Quartered Cap
4 x3195 TYSON'S DREAM
CODY MORGAN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
C G Morgan, T M Palmer, B P Goodman & T R Clements
Useful gelding. At the latest run 5th of 13 at this track Ctry Bm58 on March 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Shen Gui carrying 60.5kg at $26. The run before that 9th of 13 at Randwick Highway-C3 on February 17 over 1800m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Fay's Angels with 52.5kg at $19. Big chance after a respectable effort last time out.
10
BRAITH NOCK
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE QUARTERS,WHITE SLEEVES,ROYAL BLUE HALVED
5 200x7 HERNE HILL
JUSTIN BOWEN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J D Stickland & Mrs P Turner
Second run back. First-up after four months 7th of 11 at this track Cl2 on March 22 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Hellcibell carrying 56kg at $51. Previously second-up second last of 13 at Gunnedah Ctry Bm58 on May 28 over 1250m, 6 len behind Shen Gui carrying 58kg at $5.50. Don't underestimate.
5
ASHLEY MORGAN
light PINK, ROYAL BLUE CROSSED SASHES, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES ,ROYAL BLUE cap,light pink STRIPED
6 x8655 EAGLEDGE
LYLE CHANDLER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J C Cowan & Mrs L N Cowan
Most recently 5th of 13 at Taree Ctry Cl1 on March 26 over 1250m, in the wet; 5 len behind Cool Duke with 58.5kg at $11. Before that 5th of 11 at Dubbo Cl1 on March 8 over 1200m, 5 len behind Joiselle carrying 59kg at $7.50. Better than that recent moderate performance suggests.
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A GIBBONS
Gold, Pink Sash, Armbands And Cap
7 6x8x9 THE MYSTERY GUY
CASSANDRA STUMMER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J W Ramsey Pty Ltd (Mgr: J W Ramsey)
Racing second-up today. Last outing 9th of 12 at Dubbo Ctry Bm58 on April 7 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Sisters Pick carrying 56kg at $26. At only start last preparation 8th of 14 at this track Ctry Bm58 on June 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Obey with 57.5kg at $12. Needs to do a lot more.
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Green, Yellow Sash And Cap
8 20x1 GENTILESCHI
PAUL MESSARA & LEAH GAVRANICH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara) & A D N Fraser & Miss A C N Fraser
Second run back. First-up after five months favourite; came from midfield and won by 2.25 len at this track Super Mdn March 22 over 1300m on a soft track defeating Casdaemon carrying 57kg at $1.70. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Randwick in the LR Reg Allen on October 14 over 1400m, 5 len behind Arctic Glamour carrying 54kg at $41. Sure to go well again. Improver with solid winning prospects.
2
AARON BULLOCK
ORANGE AND WHITE STRIPES, BLACK CAP
9 508x6 NEVER NEVER LAND
NIKKI POLLOCK
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Hillside Stud (Mgr B Pollock), Mrs P Polito & Mrs L Pollock
Second-up. First-up after five months ran last in a small field at Narrabri Cl1 on March 23 over 1500m, 8 len behind Hallowed Son with 60kg at $4. Previously second-up eased back early on 8th of 10 at Kembla Grange Mid Cl1 on May 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Septime carrying 56kg at $61. Unlikely to threaten.
4
BILLY CRAY
WHITE, NAVY BLUE HILLSIDE STUD LOGO AND SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
10 x0410 POET'S PERFORMER
STEVEN BROWN
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
S E Brown & Mrs T Brown
Useful type. Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 14 at Grafton Ctry Bm58 on March 25 over 1625m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Never Island carrying 59kg at $21. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.2 len at Tuncurry Ctry Bm58 February 24 over 1600m in the wet defeating Seething Chuck carrying 57kg at $12. Expected to bounce back.
1
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
BLACK, WHITE HORSESHOES, BLACK SLEEVES, ORANGE DIAMOND, BLACK CAP, white HORSESHOES,Orange Pom pom
11 53310 SMART JAZZ
JEREMY SYLVESTER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
D P Jackson
Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 11 at Taree Cl1-Sw on April 2 over 1600m, on a slow track; 19 len behind Awesome Tycoon carrying 56kg at $26. The race before that won by 0.8 len at Muswellbrook Ctry Mdn-Sw March 15 over 1500m defeating Sensitive Soul carrying 59kg at $4. Beaten comfortably last start but is capable of better.
3
JENNY DUGGAN
White, Red Four Leaf Clover, Red And Yellow Checked Sleeves, Navy Blue Cap
12 86523 ADELSUN
CAMERON CROCKETT
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
S A Huskinson, Mrs J Huskinson, N J Hayter & J Hayter
Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Dubbo Cl3 on April 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Fletchlo carrying 55kg at $7.50. Before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at Muswellbrook Ctry Bm58 on March 15 over 1500m, neck behind Himorher carrying 56.5kg at $9.50. Capable of a strong showing.
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J PENZA
Yellow, Purple Armbands
13 91932 SNOW STAR
JEREMY SYLVESTER
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
J A Sylvester & D T Witherspoon
Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 14 at Moree Bm58 on April 2 over 1600m, neck behind Interventionist with 55kg at $13. Before that 3rd of 12 at Muswellbrook Ctry Bm58 on March 15 over 1500m, 1.2 len behind Himorher carrying 56.5kg at $61. Hard to make a case on recent form.
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MIKAYLA WEIR
RED, BLACK STRIPES AND CAP
14 63427 AVOID ME
JOSEPH BURGES
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
J M Burges & J Dorney
At the latest run 7th of 14 at Taree Ctry Bm58 on April 2 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Sixspeed with 57kg at $9.50. The race before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 13 at Taree Ctry Cl1 on March 26 over 1250m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Cool Duke with 56kg at $16. Going well. Leading chance.
3
ORANGE, NAVY HALVED, SILVER DOUBLE BAND, NAVY SLEEVES, ORANGE HALVES, SILVER ARMBAND, CUFFS, ORANGE CAP, NAVY PEAK
15 37853 TOUGH CASE
JEREMY SYLVESTER
8YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs G Rinkin
Last start 3rd of 14 at Taree Ctry Bm58 on April 2 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 1.4 len behind Sixspeed with 57kg at $26. The race before that 5th of 12 at Muswellbrook Ctry Bm58 on March 15 over 1500m, 2 len behind Himorher carrying 57.5kg at $26. Not far from the winner last time but this is a tough assignment.
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L P ROLLS
Hot Pink, Black R Motif, Hooped Cap
16 8x090 BARRY'S LANE
JOSEPH BURGES
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
J M Burges
Comes off a 50 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 11 at Newcastle Ctry Bm58 on February 26 over 1350m, slow going 5.5 len behind Devil's Inn carrying 54kg at $15. The run before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 10 at Newcastle Cg&E Bm58 on February 6 over 1200m, 8 len behind Smoke On The Water with 59kg at $51. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
6
JAKE PRACEY HOLMES
BLACK, RED CHEVRONS, RED AND BLACK STARS SLEEVES AND CAP
17 69442 LORD FINLAND
LUKE PEPPER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
S G Darby, D J Beath, P Beath, D J Mulcahy, Mrs S A Ortmann, G A Stretton, Jimlee Racing (Mgr: Ms L Caff), G & L Breen Racing (Mgr: G J Breen), Darby Racing Helena Helsinki (Mgr: S G Darby), R A B Bailey, Mrs J G Farr & A J Williams
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Gunnedah Cl1-Sw on March 16 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Jamesy with 59kg at $3.50. Before that 4th of 14 at Quirindi Cl1 on February 23 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Threetimesalady carrying 56kg at $9.50. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
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BEN LOOKER
WHITE, NAVY BLUE DARBY RACING LOGOS, NAVY BLUE ARMBANDS AND CAP WITH LOGO
18 477x8 INTERCEPT
JUSTIN BOWEN
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
J B Bowen & B R Anderson
Second run back. First-up after seven months 8th of 14 at Muswellbrook Bm58 Cl2+ on March 15 over 1280m, 5.5 len behind Senshi carrying 56kg at $61. Previously second-up 4th of 14 at Taree Ctry Bm58 on August 1 over 1400m, 4 len behind Herne Hill carrying 55kg at $21. Solid top-three hope.
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Red,aqua blue Stripes, Black Sleeves
19 0x835 CHEEKY NUGGET
CARLOS ANTONIO
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
L Ribeiro
Most recently 5th of 11 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Bm58 on March 25 over 1300m, slow going 3.5 len behind Pee Dee carrying 52kg at $26. Before that 3rd of 7 at Condobolin Pic Cl2 on February 17 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Foxstorm with 66kg at $3.30. Still likely to struggle after 1.5kg claim.
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JULIA PRESITS
WHITE, RED SASH, COLLAR AND SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, QUARTERED CAP, RED POM POM