Wagga   21 Apr 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

SANDBAR QUEEN OF THE SOUTH PRELUDE BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1300m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 22)   Rail: Out 4m 1400m-W/Post; True Remainder.  

A solid tempo on the cards with Sandrine leading the way. COMMUNICATION (2) back sharply in class for this after tiring late when sixth over 1500m at Yarra Valley on March 29. Better suited back to this trip and go on her runs two and three back. LETME ENTERTAINYOU (7) drifted back early before making up ground late when fifth over 1200m at this track three-and-a-half weeks ago. Finds a fairly weak contest and can turn things around. SANDRINE (8) has returned much stronger this prep and holding her form well. Sat on a solid speed when tiring to finish third over 1200m at Geelong on April 12. Fitter now and stays in the mix. NAUTICO (9) bounced back to winning form at Canberra last start and rates a chance in this field. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 2,7,8,9.
1 7x378 LUNAR SOLAR
CRAIG WIDDISON
5YO  BAY  MARE 63.0KG
A McDonald, P L Thrum, M L Thrum, A F Thrum, Mrs J Kendall, Mrs K L Kimball, G Kimball, R P Gray, Mrs P L Gray, Miss K Pyle, T M Hoffman & Ms A Petrie
Useful mare. Last start second last of 9 at Albury Bm66 on April 15 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Princess Halo with 58kg at $8. The race before that got back early 7th of 10 at Benalla Bm58 on April 5 over 1112m, 3.5 len behind She's Xtravagant with 58.5kg at $11. Well drawn and looks a genuine hope.
4
N SOUQUET
RED, AQUA STAR, DIAGONAL STRIPED SLEEVES, AQUA STARS CAP
2 x3336 COMMUNICATION
ADRIAN CORBOY
4YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
Mrs K Corboy, Mrs J Love, M J Jones & Mrs E K Jones
Dual acceptor. Useful mare. At the latest run led to the turn then faded 6th of 9 at Yarra Valley Bm70 on March 29 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Oh Too Good with 54kg at $21. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Echuca Bm64 on March 10 over 1400m, long-neck behind Gangitano carrying 57kg at $6.50. Can do much better.
4
BLAIKE MCDOUGALL
Navy Blue, Lime Green Maltese Cross Outline
3 236x8 DREAMWOMAN
Leon & Troy Corstens
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 60.0KG
GTS (Mrs L Corstens), P Stanley, Saturday Racing Group, T C Agents No.2 (J Brownley), R D B Racing (S Bickley), D Sawford, W Blenman, Mrs J Hardwick, Mrs L Soo, B Rogers, C Dunstan, Major Racing (N Frangoulis), Dr A Cham, M Stow, A Kerlin, B Anderson, N Hardwick, R F S T M (T Butcher) & M Hardwick
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after four months 8th of 10 at Benalla Bm58 on April 5 over 1112m, 5.5 len behind She's Xtravagant with 58kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Jerilderie Bm58 on September 23 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Miss Mouse carrying 54kg at $4. One of the top chances.
10
CHRISTOPHER PANG
BLACK, WHITE M HORSE, WHITE SLEEVES, PINK STRIPE , PINK CAP, WHITE POM POM
4 47919 CRUCIAL WITNESS
GRATZ VELLA
6YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
G Vella, G L Sturt, C A Hanbridge, D J Snowden, Mrs I J Snowden, W J Snowden, T B Battese & R J Rawson
At the latest run ran last of 9 at Canberra Open Bm82 on March 29 over 1300m, 6 len behind Ready To Humble with 55kg at $26. The run before that won by a nose at Crookwell Picnic Cup March 9 over 1400m defeating Final Showdown with 65.5kg at $5. Might need easier race.
5
Orange, Grey Stripes
5 3513 VEREEVA
BRIAN ADAMS
4YO  B/BR  MARE 59.0KG
Mrs M E Adams, Miss M E Adams, Mrs B Wilson & J Wilson
Resumes off a 40 day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 11 at Goulburn Ctry Cl1 on March 12 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Chasing A Quid carrying 58kg at $26. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at Sapphire Coast Ctry Mdn February 3 over 1200m defeating Red Niccerz carrying 57kg at $5.50. Prefer to watch at this stage.
1
KAYLA NISBET
LIME GREEN, WHITE CHECKS, PINK SLEEVES ,LIME GREEN CAP
6 76760 DIAMOND CARAT
MICHAEL TRAVERS
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
Ms R J Tatham
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Last start second last of 11 at Albury Bm58 on March 22 over 1175m, 11 len behind Prophet's Daughter carrying 58kg at $61. The race before that 6th of 12 at this track Bm58 on March 5 over 1400m, 2 len behind Positive Smile with 58.5kg at $51. Can do a lot better than that last run.
3
HOLLY DURNAN
BLACK, WHITE THREE NECK STARS, BLACK CAP, WHITE STAR
7 x4575 LETME ENTERTAINYOU
T P DONNELLY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 59.0KG
Arlington Park Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: B P Bradley) Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett)
Useful filly. Most recently 5th of 14 at this track Ctry Bm58 on March 28 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Chasing A Quid carrying 57.5kg at $21. The run before that 7th of 11 at Goulburn Ctry Cl1 on March 12 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Chasing A Quid with 58.5kg at $7.50. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
6
D BEASLEY
DARK BLUE, WHITE STAR, RED AND WHITE HOOPED SLEEVES ,red cap,white QUARTERED
8 55143 SANDRINE
ERIN MAHER
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
Dr N Berry, Mrs M E Berry, Illowra Stud & M J Cosgriff
Racing well. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Geelong F&M Bm58 on April 12 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Peri Peri Rich carrying 59.5kg at $19. The race before that 4th of 9 at Kyneton F&M Bm58 on March 19 over 1103m, 4 len behind Thargomindah with 60kg at $26. Capable of a strong showing.
5
DAMON BUDLER
Black and Lime Diagonal Halves, Checked Sash,lime sleeves,black Halved Sleeves,black Checked Armbands,black cap,lime CHECKS,black pom pom
9 435x1 NAUTICO
CRAIG WIDDISON
5YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
G J Canny, Mrs M J Canny, C J Canny & W M Canny
Second-up. First-up after 10 months favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Canberra 4yo+ Bm50 March 29 over 1200m defeating Final Showdown with 58kg at $3.80. Previously second-up 2nd of 14 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on December 10 2022 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Rich Result carrying 56kg at $7. Fitter and worth including.
9
J LYON
Red, Aqua Star, Diagonal Striped Sleeves, Aqua Stars Cap
10 86140 MAJESTIC AFFAIR
GARRY WORSNOP
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
G Worsnop
Last start sat on the speed throughout before fading 10th of 13 at Albury Ctry Cl1 on April 15 over 1400m, 5 len behind Bobotov with 56kg at $51. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Albury Ctry Cl1 on March 21 over 1400m, 4 len behind Wal's Angels carrying 54kg at $41. Looking to others in this race.
8
C QUILTY
PURPLE, BLACK LIGHTNING BOLT, LILAC SLEEVES, PURPLE CAP, BLACK LIGHTNING BOLT
11 186x6 BOWLED ROAMER
S SPACKMAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs D J Spackman, P Harris, J Price, S P Crouch, J P Carroll, H T Pennington, Mrs D G Lane, W T Walsh, D G McDermott, G J Crawford, N R Taylor, C J Wilson & D A Surian
Second run back. First-up after two months 6th of 11 at Wagga Riverside Ctry Cl1 on April 8 over 1065m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Swift Enuff carrying 55kg at $17. Previously second-up didn't finish the race at Albury Ctry Mdn-Sw December 9 over 1175m. Needs to lift.
7
JOSH RICHARDS
Black, Cerise Diagonal Stripes, White Sleeves, Cerise Cap
12 7x8x1 LASER GUIDED GIRL
SHANE BLOOMFIELD
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ms R J Tatham
Racing second-up today. Last outing scored a big 4 len win at Holbrook Mdn April 13 over 1400m in soft going defeating Jennio's Filly with 57kg at $7. At only start last preparation ran last of 8 at Sale F&M Mdn-Sw on February 4 over 1200m, 8 len behind Charming Deel with 58kg at $81. Facing a tougher assignment.
2
M HEAGNEY
 BLACK, WHITE STARS SASH, BLACK CAP, WHITE STAR CAP