Hawkesbury   18 Jun 2024
 
GOING: S(6)

CLARENDON TAVERN BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1100m

Track: SOFT6   Clear (Max: 15)   Rail: Out 5m 1100m-450m. True Remainder. (Pent: 6.07).  

Hi Dubai should get control early at a strong tempo. HI DUBAI (1) nice mare resuming after going quickly through her grades last time in. Since fitted with two searching trials and normally comes to hand quickly. The 3kg claim is a bonus and looks one of the leading players. DECEIVE (8) first-up after five months taken back from the wide gate before launching late with a solid seventh over 1100m at Warwick Farm on June 5. Comes to hand quickly and low draw helps her chances. WORLD ALLIANCE (11) returns from a spell and undefeated in two first up runs. Fitted with two searching trials and expected to play a leading role. EUROS (5) handy mare back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Held her own in stronger grade last time in and looks primed for this from the good gate. Blinkers come off and expected to take a hand in the finish. SUGGESTED PLAY: Hi Dubai to win.
1 x223x HI DUBAI
CIARON MAHER
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 61.0KG
Dynamic Syndications Racing (Mgr: D Watt), R Gall, Ms T McManus, A Clarke, D Lacey, P J Wimpey, Mrs C Laing, L Duignan, J Cleveley, M O'Connor, D Uren, T Ticina, Gallop Schnell (Mgr: D Norris), A Stewart, M O'Reilly, Why Racing (Mgr: P Webb), S Brereton, Mrs H Hohn & Mrs N Leyton
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at Randwick 3yo Bm72 July 15 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Time To Boogie with 55kg at $3.50. When resuming last campaign second of 10 at Randwick Kensington 3&4yo Bm64 June 14 2023 over 1000m, a long neck behind Bubba's Bay carrying 59.5kg at $4.50. Expected to play a major role.
7
BRAITH NOCK
WHITE, DYNAMIC SYNDICATIONS LOGO, RED CAP
2 5126x TROIKA
BRAD WIDDUP
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Laurel Oak Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: L J Mihalyka), Boeara Holdings, T W Watson, Inspire, D J Tilbury, Mrs S Tilbury, G W Aldridge, D O'Brien, M J Clift, S E Parker, L G Boag, Mrs E D Boag, Tiani Vlei, G A Pointon, M S Riley, Laurel Oak Tolstoy, D J Small, L A Mihalyka & Tumut T
Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at Gosford Prov Bm68 March 16 over 1000m, 4 len behind Cecil Street Lad carrying 57kg at $4. First up last campaign fifth of 7 at Nowra Cl3 January 14 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Proud Image with 60kg at $3.50. Likely to need this run.
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ZAC WADICK
WHITE, GREEN CROSSED SASHES, RED SLEEVES AND CAP
3 14415 EYE OF THE FIRE
ANNABEL NEASHAM
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
W M Jago, Mrs S Smyrnis, Ms L Wright, Mrs P Gordon, T J Curran, G R Ulrick, C J Ulrick, Mrs K A Dean, Mrs L Robertson, Ms S L Goldie, Miss L Kearton, Mrs D K Delimitros, Mrs C L Lowe, Ms G C Coward, Ms A Lawrie, Mrs N Graham, Mrs J A Canceri & D Bibby, Narrabri Ladies Racing, May Go FAR Racing
Last start did the work up front then tired when 5th of 13 at Warwick Farm 3&4yo Bm64 on June 5 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 1.5 len behind One Destiny with 58kg at $3.50. The run before that favourite; won by 1.75 len at this track Cl1 May 23 over 1100m defeating Betsy's Flag with 59kg at $2.40. Not far from winner at his last appearance and rates highly.
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HEAVELON VAN DER HOVEN
NAVY BLUE, PALE PINK EPAULETTES AND CAP
4 1116x LUAI
CLAIRE LEVER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Dr L D Nutman
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at Wyong Prov Bm64 March 14 over 1350m, 2.75 len behind Navios with 61.5kg at $6.50. First up last campaign fourth of 10 at Kembla Grange Mid Mdn-Sw December 30 over 1000m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Monte Kate with 59kg at $19. May need the run.
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J FORD
ORANGE, BROWN HALVES, BROWN CAP
5 2637x EUROS
JOSEPH PRIDE
4YO  BROWN  MARE 60.0KG
B K Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: B J Hunt) & B J Vassallo
Mare back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation when last of 7 at Warwick Farm Mares Bm72 February 7 over 1100m, soft track; 9 len behind Super Bright carrying 58kg at $5. First up last campaign third of 7 at Canterbury F&M Bm72 November 24 over 1100m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Terra Mater with 58kg at $4.50. Among the main contenders.
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RORY HUTCHINGS
LIME GREEN, SILVER HOOPS, hoops sleeves
6 4x412 LA BOQUERIA
KRIS LEES
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 60.0KG
J V O'Neill, M G Billington, T J Henderson, Mrs D A East, Ms F M T Quirk, S W Nixon, L F Robins, G J Moroney, J R Saltmarsh, D W B Cassidy, N D Rance, M A Harrison, C P Brown, Ms T Poon, B Elliott, B Coopersmith, B L Shipera, Mrs A N Raffoul & O L Gale
Form hard to fault. Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at Taree Bm74 on May 27 over 1250m, in the wet; 0.7 len behind Olivia's Spirit with 57.5kg at $12. Before that won by a long-neck at Ipswich F&M Bm62 May 11 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Yalla with 58kg at $4. Genuine chance on the back of the last effort.
4
BENJAMIN OSMOND
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE STAR AND RED CAP
7 22353 MR ROCK IT
R & L PRICE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
S J Dickerson, R J Price, W G Watkins & Colac's Bakers Dozen (Mgr: J M Rippon)
Last start 3rd of 8 at Kembla Grange Cond Bm68 on June 4 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Rumours Abound with 58kg at $7.50. The start before that did the work up front then tired 5th of 9 at Kembla Grange Prov Bm68 on May 18 over 1200m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Herb carrying 58.5kg at $7. Not far away last time but hard to have in this contest.
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ROBBIE DOWNEY
Dark Blue, Apricot Diamonds, Red Sleeves And Cap
8 134x7 DECEIVE
JOHN P THOMPSON
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
T J Pemberton, G M Pemberton, Mrs M J Pemberton & J D Pemberton
Second-up. First-up after five months settled back and ran on when 7th of 13 at Warwick Farm 3&4yo Bm64 on June 5 over 1100m, on a wet track; 3 len behind One Destiny with 58.5kg at $17. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cl1 on October 30 over 1150m, head behind World Alliance with 59kg at $6. One of the top chances.
2
KEAGAN LATHAM
GREY, ROYAL BLUE CHEVRONS
9 11x77 RECAP
ANDREW MACDONALD
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
L Knight, P Coyne, W Cone & A MacDonald
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 9 at Wyong F&M Bm64 on May 2 over 1100m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Smiling Prophet carrying 60.5kg at $26. Last start 7th of 9 at Gosford F&M Bm64 on May 16 over 1100m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind In Flight with 60.5kg at $26. This looks too tough.
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JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
GREY, RED AND ROYAL BLUE CHECKED SASH, GRAY SLEEVES,RED AND ROYAL BLUE CHECKED ARMBANDS, RED AND ROYAL BLUE CHECKS CAP
10 35360 TITAN STAR
MICK VAN GESTEL
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
M F Van Gestel, Mrs L M van Gestel, A K Mohindra, Mrs M T Mohindra, P Van Gestel, Mrs K L Van Gestel, D G Chapman, Mrs M J Chapman, C van Gestel, J R Van Gestel, Miss B L Van Gestel, Miss A L Van Gestel, A J Mohinora, Miss N Chapman & Miss S Chapman
Resumes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently 10th of 12 at Parkes Bm58 on May 19 over 1000m, slow going 5.5 len behind Starane carrying 62kg at $10. The race before that eased back early on 6th of 10 at Orange Bm58 on April 19 over 1010m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Destiny's Bounty carrying 61kg at $9. Genuine chance this time around.
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MS MOLLY BOURKE
WHITE, RED MALTESE CROSS, YELLOW SLEEVES AND CAP
11 1234x WORLD ALLIANCE
MATTHEW SMITH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Hobartville Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: G E Mapp)
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at Warwick Farm E&G Bm72 January 10 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Atlantic Ocean carrying 56kg at $4.50. Previous preparation first-up won by head Beaumont (Newcastle) Cl1 October 30 over 1150m defeating Deceive carrying 58.5kg at $2.80. Has been trialling well leading into this first up run.
5
JASON COLLETT
White, Brown Star, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
12 00x66 ZAVABOOM
EDWARD O'ROURKE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), BBT Zavaroni (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), Mrs M L Stewart, B Williams, M J Stewart, P Dunne, J B Huntington, D P Lacey, Ms S Lawson, S Muggeridge, J Pretty, Ms J Smith, D Solomon, J Young, G J G Gordon, P F Ingram & A C Cliffe
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming eased back early on 6th of 11 at this track Prov Bm68 on April 18 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Bojangles carrying 58kg at $17. Second run from a spell 6th of 11 at this track Mid Bm64 on May 30 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind South Of India with 60kg at $10. Will jump at pretty long odds and deservedly so.
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TYLER SCHILLER
Red, Blueblood Logo, Red Sleeves,Blueblood Logo,RED cap,white star
13 235x8 GLOBAL EMPIRE
JOSEPH PRIDE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ungar Family (Mgr: T M Ungar), A Bagshaw, Mrs S E Boyd, N J Pinner, C L Chen, A J Rix, M Rowden, P J Davidson, Mrs B P Davidson, Ms R L Laundy, Mrs S R Rowden & Team T S A No 2 (Mgr: Ms S Jones)
Second-up. First-up after five months raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at Warwick Farm 3&4yo Bm64 on May 22 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Cinematic Star with 60kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Gosford Bm64 on December 21 over 1100m, slow going 4.5 len behind Willaidow carrying 60.5kg at $3. Should progress from that first-up run.
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LEESHELLE SMALL
DARK BLUE, GREEN STRIPES, YELLOW SLEEVES, YELLOW AND GREEN STRIPED CAP
14 311x3 PICASSO'S DREAM
BJORN BAKER
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
Bjorn Baker Racing (Mgr: B Baker), B E Rissetto, M D Sullivan, M P Baker, P J Davis, K Salagic, Airborne Racing (Mgr: L Rogers), B McPherson, N McPherson, S Lambert, C Laidler & A Walsh
Second run back. First-up after four months got back early 3rd in a small field at Goulburn Bm66 on June 3 over 1000m, slow going 1.0 len behind Starlight Girl carrying 57.5kg at $4.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Nowra Super Mdn on December 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Killer Kerr carrying 56kg at $3.50. Among the top chances.
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J PARR
ROYAL BLUE, GOLD BRACES, DEEP SKY BLUE ARMBANDS, ROYAL BLUE AND GOLD QUARTERED CAP
15 15351 STARROS
TERRY CROFT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs R W Croft & S T Croft
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by 3.5 len at Parkes Cl2-Sw May 19 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Bliss carrying 59.5kg at $8. The start before that 5th of 11 at this track Prov Bm68 on April 18 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Bojangles with 56kg at $13. Rather invest elsewhere.
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PALE GREEN, RED DIAMONDS AND SLEEVES, PALE GREEN ARMBANDS, RED CAP
16 557x4 MON PIERRE
MATTHEW SMITH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Letmar Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: L F Durney), G J Hay, Mrs S D Hay & J L Martin
Second run back. First-up after three months 4th in a small field at Goulburn Bm66 on June 3 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Starlight Girl carrying 61kg at $3. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on January 26 over 1000m, 4 len behind Shezanalister carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. Solid top-three hope.
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DYLAN GIBBONS
WHITE,DARK BLUE FIVE STARS,LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES AND CAP