Goulburn   24 May 2024
 
GOING: S(5)

DIVALLS EARTHMOVING COUNTRY BOOSTED BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1400m

Track: SOFT 5   Clouds (Max: 14)   Rail: Out 4m Entire. (Pent: 4.9).  

From a low draw Wonder Brahma has enough speed to lead. SASS 'N' CHEEK (3) was narrowly beaten twice at Canberra in CL1s before winning a CL2 at Wagga. She's heading in the right direction and comes back several grades. Maps for a soft run and Louise Day knows her well. FACTORING PROFIT (10) missed a nose here before a plain effort on the tricky Queanbeyan track. That was out of character and he's suited in this line-up with a handy 3kg claim. He's likely to push forward and should go close. GREAT WEEK (7) led all the way winning here at this level over 1500m. He draws to advantage and will get every chance to repeat the dose. DENI GAL (4) is yet to break through this campaign but hasn't been far away including a last start third over 1460m at Queanbeyan. Don't underestimate. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Sass 'N' Cheek.
1 14261 RANGATIRA
JOHN ROLFE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs J L Rolfe, Miss S A Rolfe, R Orley, R Allan, A Allan, B W Rolfe, W F Bridges & J A Rolfe
Useful gelding. Most recently won by a nose at Queanbeyan Ctry Bm58 May 12 over 1460m on a rain affected track defeating Fire And Gemstone with 59.5kg at $7. The race before that 6th of 9 at Canberra Cl3 on April 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Just Go Bang carrying 56kg at $6. Racing well.
10
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
BLUE, PINK DIAMOND CHECKS, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, BLUE, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECKS SLEEVES, PINK, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECKS CAP
2 515x9 FAIRNESS IS BEST
PAT MURPHY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
B W Fraser
Second-up. First-up after seven months second last of 10 at Canberra Acton Bm65 on May 17 over 1280m, 10 len behind Craving Magic carrying 58kg at $14. Previously second-up eased back early on 5th of 8 at Queanbeyan Cg&E Bm58 on October 9 over 1460m, 4.5 len behind Bandolero carrying 59.5kg at $4. Unlikely to threaten.
5
J PENZA
BLACK, WHITE QUARTERS, QUARTERED CAP
3 24221 SASS 'N' CHEEK
PAT MURPHY
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
K A Randell, Mrs S M Randell, T J Randell & Mrs M A Randell
Useful type. Most recently won by a nose at Wagga Ctry Cl2 May 2 over 1400m defeating Big Opinion with 55kg at $8.50. The run before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Canberra Cl1 on April 19 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Imasuperstar with 55.5kg at $5.50. Big chance to go back-to-back.
4
LOUISE DAY
BLACK, RED QUARTERS, GREEN SLEEVES, BLACK AND RED QUARTERED CAP
4 27223 DENI GAL
TERRY ROBINSON
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs F M Godfrey & M Barbaro
Recent form sound. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Queanbeyan Ctry Bm58 on May 12 over 1460m, slow going 1.75 len behind Rangatira carrying 58.5kg at $6. The race before that 2nd of 11 at Moruya Bm58 on April 26 over 1200m, head behind Get Shafted with 58kg at $4. Watch for a big final furlong.
6
NICK HEYWOOD
Black, Maroon Halves, White Sleeves, Maroon Armbands, Maroon And White Quartered Cap
5 2136x WONDER BRAHMA
SCOTT JAMIESON
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
S L Jamieson, P Jamieson, L Jamieson & Ms S Schultz
Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Wagga Riverside Bm66 December 22 over 1800m, 6 len behind Lumber Dream carrying 55.5kg at $21. When resuming last campaign seventh of 10 at Wagga Ctry Bm58 August 13 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Mathrin carrying 60kg at $21. Major upset if he won.
3
DAMON BUDLER
MAUVE, BLACK SEAMS, YELLOW SLEEVES AND CAP, BLACK SEAMS
6 0x776 GEMINIDS
NORM GARDNER
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs D G Gardner, N F Gardner, A Ashlin, S M Godbold, J J Wunsch, C Patterson, Mrs K M Patterson, Mrs J B Burke, B Ray, S E Balzary, P Maher, Mrs C Maher, B Maher, J Maher & P J Fairweather
Most recently 6th of 10 at Canberra Acton Bm65 on May 17 over 1280m, 7 len behind Craving Magic with 55kg at $26. The race before that 7th of 13 at Wagga Bm58 on May 3 over 1300m, 5 len behind Teetotal with 57.5kg at $26. A smokey to consider.
13
DAMON BUDLER
Royal Blue, Green Diamond, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
7 40771 GREAT WEEK
EMMA MURPHY
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms E R Murphy, A Jones, J Adams, Mrs K D Ruskin Rowe, T M McLean, Mrs C A M McLean & M L Carr
Last start won by a head at this track Ctry Bm58 April 29 over 1500m defeating Chaotic Beauty with 55kg at $5.50. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Queanbeyan Cl1-Sw on April 22 over 1600m, 4 len behind No Escaping This with 59kg at $11. Well placed.
2
HANNAH WILLIAMS
Cerise, Cream Sleeves, Old Gold Cap
8 52339 MY BLUE JEANS
DANNY WILLIAMS
9YO  GREY  GELDING 57.0KG
D A J Williams & L K Donnelly
Last start from last on the turn 9th of 13 at Wagga 4yo+ Bm66 on May 2 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Duped By Spin with 55kg at $26. The start before that 3rd of 7 at this track Ctry Bm58 on April 29 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Great Week with 57kg at $3. Will be saved up for one last crack.
9
QUAYDE KROGH
NAVY BLUE, MAROON FIVE SPOTS, PURPLE SLEEVES, MAROON CAP
9 65x00 DOWN TO EARTH
ASHLEE GRIVES
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
Ms J M Bergan, Ms A M Grives, D L Henkel & A D Tutty
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran last of 12 at Wellington Ctry Bm50 Cl2+ on April 12 over 1000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Simply Better carrying 61kg at $21. Second-up ran last of 11 at Bathurst Billaspros on April 25 over 1100m, on a slow track; 21 len behind Lady Shenanigans with 55kg at $151. Risking.
1
HEAVELON VAN DER HOVEN
Black, Gold A
10 54228 FACTORING PROFIT
KEITH DRYDEN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
B O'Brien, M J Jordan, Last Around The Bend (Mgr: A S Balzan), S J Adams, J D Booth, B Tarlinton, D Hayman, A McGregor, M Milne, The Bradburys (Mgr: T Hines), B Hall, W P Browne, Mrs J A O'Dowd, G A Shelton & D G Love
Last start second last of 9 at Queanbeyan Ctry Bm58 on May 12 over 1460m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Rangatira carrying 55.5kg at $7.50. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at this track Cl1 on May 7 over 1500m, on a wet track; nose behind Hardazhell carrying 55kg at $4. Watch for sharp improvement.
8
REBECCA BRONETT PRAG
SKY BLUE, RED CHEVRONS SLEEVES AND RED CAP
11 79761 THAT'S THE WORD
DARRYL ROLFE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Ms R J Tatham
Last start won by a neck at Cootamundra Mdn-Sw May 18 over 1400m defeating Flying Celebration with 57kg at $8. The race before that 6th of 9 at Albury Ctry Mdn-Sw on May 10 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Mount Hotham with 59kg at $51. Harder.
7
HOLLY DURNAN
 BLACK, WHITE STARS SASH, BLACK CAP, WHITE STAR CAP
12 46x96 SPRITELY EMILY
TERRY ROBINSON
8YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
T Robinson, Ms M A Miller, M Smith, Ms V A Smith & Miss K A Dalton
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 9th of 11 at Moruya Bm58 on April 26 over 1200m, 8 len behind Get Shafted carrying 55kg at $26. Last start eased back early on 6th of 10 at Queanbeyan Bm58 on May 12 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Soul Lady with 56kg at $61. Hard to have on recent efforts.
11
JACK MARTIN
WHITE, AQUA BLUE DIAMOND AND ARMBANDS
13 71009 KING TAT
ANDREW JENKYN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
A Jenkyn
Dual acceptor. Last start ran last of 9 at Queanbeyan Ctry Cl1 on May 19 over 1460m, 13 len behind Amen Brother with 55kg at $201. The run before that ran last of 10 at Wagga Cl1 on May 3 over 1200m, 12 len behind Finn's The Icon carrying 55kg at $151. Prepared to risk today.
5
NYSSA BURRELLS
Aqua, Black Seams