Kembla Grange   20 Jun 2024
 
GOING: S(6)

NIMAKA PTY LTD BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1300m

Track: SOFT 6   Clouds (Max: 15)   Rail: Out 3m 1100m-W/Post, True Remainder.  

Moderate tempo with Worx leading the way and a few others keeping in touch. WORX (2) is racing well this time in and due for a change of luck. Will appreciate the 1.5kg claim today after sitting on the pace before tiring late to finish fourth over 1250m at Canterbury on May 29. At his top for this and looks placed to advantage here. COOL LAD (8) fifth-up today and can turn his fortunes around from the low draw. Taken back from the sticky gate when tenth over 1300m at Warwick Farm in stronger company on June 5. Will prove hard to hold out. HEADSTOCK (17) seven weeks between runs when a sound fourth over 1300m at Kembla on June 4. Trained locally and worth noting Tommy Berry takes the ride. UTOPIAN WINE (10) has a good fresh record and resumes here after a break of five months. Came to the end of her prep when last of 8 behind NANA'S WISH over 1550m at Randwick Kensington on January 17. Had two trials in readiness for this and should be doing her best work late. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 2,8,17,10.
1 x0109 JAMBEROO
DIANE POIDEVIN-LAINE
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 65.0KG
M Coleman, Mrs P Coleman, A P Mesic & Mayo Marine Services
Comes here off a 40-day let-up. Last start second last of 10 at Newcastle Thecoast on May 11 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 13 len behind Magnaspin with 54kg at $101. Before that raced on the pace before fading to run last of 12 at Hawkesbury Midway Bm72 on May 4 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Always Sure carrying 60kg at $12. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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PETER WELLS
GREEN, YELLOW HORSESHOE, SLEEVES AND CAP
2 23184 WORX
ANNABEL NEASHAM
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 62.0KG
Hon. G J Williamson, G Farah & Mrs J L Farah
Useful gelding. Last start 4th of 7 at Canterbury 3yo Bm64 on May 29 over 1250m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Shehasattitude carrying 59kg at $19. The run before that 8th of 11 at Scone Cl2 on May 17 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Silver Halo with 58.5kg at $17. Another bold run is expected.
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ANGUS VILLIERS
Green, Black Epaulettes
3 37x41 ALL MACHIAVELLIAN
R & L PRICE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
R S Balding, Mrs M A Balding, Mrs J R Balding, R J Balding, D Pendleton, Mrs J A Pendleton & S J Dickerson
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 9 at this track Prov Bm68 on May 18 over 1200m, in the wet; 4 len behind Herb with 56.5kg at $12. Second run from a spell won by a head at this track Bm64 June 4 over 1300m on a rain affected track defeating Serene Nic with 58.5kg at $11. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.
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ROBBIE DOWNEY
Black, White Maltese Cross, Yellow Sleeves, Black Armbands, Yellow Cap
4 95x57 BEND THE KNEE
KIM WAUGH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
M E Waugh, M Andreadis, G C Spratt, T J Lees, Mrs K N Overton, Mrs S L Hudson, P C Hudson, G Barbuto, Mrs D J Ayton, D Eather, M D J Neaverson & Thoroughbred Girls No. 23 (Mgr: Ms S J Lenton)
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up got back early 5th of 8 at Newcastle Cg&E Bm64 on May 25 over 1250m, slow going 4 len behind Crop Duster with 59kg at $5. Second-up 7th of 12 at Wyong Cg&E Bm64 on June 6 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 0.9 len behind Life Coach with 59kg at $7.50. Genuine hope on latest effort.
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JAKE BARRETT
PINK, FIVE LILAC STARS AND SLEEVES
5 14590 BULLY FOR YOU
ROSS MCCONVILLE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Horse Ventures Syndicate (Mgr: M B Sandblom) & S A Brodie
Last start second last of 13 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on June 1 over 1100m, slow going 7 len behind Yiska carrying 56.5kg at $81. The start before that second last of 10 at Warwick Farm Cg&E Bm72 on May 8 over 1300m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Ausbred Rising Sun carrying 55kg at $12. Others offer greater appeal.
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SHAUN GUYMER
PALE GREEN, PURPLE QUARTERS, HOOPED SLEEVES AND CHECKED CAP
6 170x3 ISLAND PRESS
DEAN MIRFIN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
P Rogers & D R Mirfin
Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 10 at Dubbo Bm82 on June 7 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Compelling Truth carrying 61.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at this track Cond Bm68 on January 20 over 1400m, 3 len behind Kadall carrying 58kg at $26. Sure to run well.
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OLIVIA CHAMBERS
PINK, BLACK MALTESE CROSS AND CAP
7 86076 BIG APPLE
JOSEPH IBLE
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Ible Racing (Mgr: J B Ible), Miss D M Andrew, Miss T Bismark, G Favaloro, B Ferguson, C Hill, D O'Neill, M Buxton, Avago Racing, G Smith, A J Faulkner, J K Goodwin, J H Ible, J Stuart & OTT (Mgr: C D Hewitt)
Resumes off a 33 day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 9 at this track Prov Bm68 on May 18 over 1200m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Herb carrying 59kg at $4. The start before that led to the turn then faded 7th of 12 at Newcastle Bm68 on April 13 over 1200m, 2 len behind O'tycoon carrying 59.5kg at $9.50. Needs to find extra to beat these.
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GOLD ,ROYAL BLUE EPAULETTES
8 x6550 COOL LAD
MATTHEW SMITH
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs M A Smith & D J Fairfull
At the latest run 10th of 14 at Warwick Farm 4yo+ Bm72 on June 5 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind West Of Africa carrying 55.5kg at $8.50. The race before that 5th of 14 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on May 22 over 1300m, slow going 2.5 len behind Able Willie with 56kg at $26. Strong chance from a low draw.
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ZAC LLOYD
GREEN, WHITE VEE, SLEEVES AND CAP, GREEN POM POM
9 15351 STARROS
TERRY CROFT
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs R W Croft & S T Croft
Useful type. Comes off a 32 day let-up. Most recently came from midfield and won by 3.5 len at Parkes Cl2-Sw May 19 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Bliss with 59.5kg at $8. Before that 5th of 11 at Hawkesbury Prov Bm68 on April 18 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Bojangles carrying 56kg at $13. Last-start winner worth including
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MS MOLLY BOURKE
PALE GREEN, RED DIAMONDS AND SLEEVES, PALE GREEN ARMBANDS, RED CAP
10 7138x UTOPIAN WINE
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
J D Corcoran
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Randwick Kensington F&M Bm64 January 17 over 1550m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Nana's Wish with 60.5kg at $9.50. Previously first up; seventh of 11 at Warwick Farm Bm64 November 22 over 1400m, 3 len behind Atlantic Ocean with 54.5kg at $26. Best form gives her a decent chance.
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RORY HUTCHINGS
WHITE, BLACK CHECKS, PURPLE SLEEVES
11 1436x GOLD PATTERN
JOHN P THOMPSON
5YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
J V O'Neill, L F Robins, DADs Racing (Mgr: S B Dixon), D W B Cassidy, Brooboys (Mgr: P Baker), Basin Boys (Mgr: G L Baker), S P Treacey, J A D Treloar, T J Henderson, Peter Georgiou, R K Duncan, R C Turner, B K Parker, Miss K S Nivison, Shiffy Picks Budge (Mgr: H J Burridge) & K A Foggett
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at Randwick Kensington F&M Bm64 January 17 over 1550m, soft track; 3 len behind Nana's Wish carrying 61kg at $9.50. First up last campaign second of 10 at this track F&M Cl1 November 18 over 1200m, a long neck behind West Of Dalby carrying 57.5kg at $4. Unlikely to trouble the top few.
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J FORD
Royal Blue, White Star, Red Cap
12 6x557 THERE THERE
CIARON MAHER
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
A R E Investments (Mgr: P H Butts), Mrs J N Krauser, M Krauser, J D Deague, A J Owers, J H Byrne, No More Ponies (Mgr: S Watt), B M Spencer, Ms Y E Pearce & D I Hollyman
Useful type. At the latest run eased back early on 7th of 11 at Canterbury 4yo+ Bm72 on May 29 over 1250m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Little Cointreau with 54.5kg at $13. The race before that 5th of 9 at Newcastle F&M Bm64 on May 9 over 1350m, slow going 2 len behind Pink Baroque with 61kg at $4.50. Should be right in the finish.
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DYLAN GIBBONS
Dark Blue, Deep Sky Blue Diagonal Stripes, Quartered Cap
13 17885 JAEX
STEPHEN O'HALLORAN
5YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
C T Hay, Wazza Macca (Mgr: C T Hay), S E Green, D L Edwards, J S Woods, R M Cohen, Mrs C M Cohen, D C Bonner, J L Mulligan, J D Hughes, Mrs J Thompson, Ms A C Bonnici, G Rocchio, S W Verschelden, T G Mamo, A Lyons, M J Lyons, L Thompson, A Henry & L Keith
Last start 5th of 12 at this track Bm68 on May 28 over 1400m, slow going 2.25 len behind Headley Grange with 55.5kg at $26. The run before that 8th of 11 at Newcastle Prov Bm68 on May 4 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Bakerloo carrying 56kg at $11. Should be right in the finish.
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JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Deep Sky Blue, Red Pulse Horse Racing Logo, Deep Sky Blue sleeves , Red Pulse
14 8142x LICHESTER
KERRY PARKER
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Proven Thoroughbreds (A J Walter), R A Caldwell, A J S Hall, P A Karlsson, Ms B A Mcloughlin, PROF B W Austin, J Harrison, R D Harrison, M S Ross, I F Matheson, P R King, T R Peck, Haymar Racing (M L Horn), L Stanza, M Topcu, JB Racing (D Gamble), W G Marshall, A Borg, S Gough & S W Fazl
First-up. Finished off last campaign second of 9 at Canberra Bm70 February 9 over 1600m, soft track; a nose behind By Nine with 56kg at $8.50. When resuming last campaign seventh of 10 at this track F&M Cl1 November 18 over 1200m, 10 len behind West Of Dalby carrying 57.5kg at $4. Likely to need this run.
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TIM CLARK
BLACK, LIME GREEN DISC AND ARMBANDS, QUARTERED CAP
15 3x137 BATTLE OF VIENNA
PETER & PAUL SNOWDEN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Brave Ladies
Useful gelding. Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 7 at Canterbury 3yo Bm64 on May 29 over 1250m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Shehasattitude carrying 59.5kg at $8.50. Before that 3rd of 11 at Scone Cl2 on May 17 over 1300m, on a slow track; nose behind Silver Halo with 56.5kg at $3.30. Can bounce back. Among the chances.
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Hot Pink, Black Star, Sleeves, Hot Pink Stars
16 0x977 BOKUDEN
PETER & PAUL SNOWDEN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Nxt Level (Mgr: C S Andersen), S Andersen, W Noble, M G Matabadal, C B S Kennedy, M P Jayarajan, Miss A L Hamilton, G Hales, C R Drady, P Doherty, Montycarmo (Mgr: L Carmody), S J Brock, A R Black, M Vorrasi & M P Rochow
Last start raced on the pace before fading 7th of 12 at this track Bm68 on May 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Headley Grange carrying 57.5kg at $10. The run before that 7th of 12 at Newcastle Cg&E Bm64 on May 9 over 1350m, slow going 4.5 len behind Dimaggio with 58kg at $26. This looks too tough.
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Black, Gold Nxt Level Syndication Logo
17 57564 HEADSTOCK
R & L PRICE
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
JJJ Racing (Mgr: J J Fish), Cale's Corner (Mgr: T McCarville), K Schuetza, D J Thomas, Mrs R Sousa, Ms J Cody, J Taylor, W G Marshall, TOFTB Racing (Mgr: M C J Lupton), A Van Der Berg, I Masters & J Masters
Last start 4th of 12 at this track Bm64 on June 4 over 1300m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind All Machiavellian carrying 58.5kg at $13. The start before that from last on the turn 6th of 10 at this track Bm64 on April 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Wolves with 56kg at $26. Not far away last start. Big chance.
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TOMMY BERRY
NAVY BLUE, WHITE SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE ARMBANDS, LIGHT BLUE CAP, NAVY BLUE STAR
18 128x4 PINS AND NEEDLES
BRAD WIDDUP
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Tricolours Racing & Syndications Pty Ltd(Mgr: J F Moss),Morgcam Racing,E A Bongiorno,B A Rickard,G J O'Brien,S N Gordon,Rooy Racing,Mrs J Monk,M R Brown,A C Lloyd Jones,A J Bongiorno,J Taper,A M Zaichenko,C Woodcock,N W McDonald,P J Galvin,A Singaram,Wing House Racing,Tricolours Safety&Oceans 3
Second-up. First-up after four months 4th in a small field at Newcastle Prov Cl1 on June 1 over 1200m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Spirit Of Storm carrying 54kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Gosford F&M Bm64 on January 12 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Selfless Act carrying 54kg at $8.50. Needs more time.
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ZAC WADICK
BLACK, TRICOLOURS RACING LOGO
19 7330x NOBLE ATTACK
R & L PRICE
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
W R Mcmaster, Ms C Vlahovic, Mrs J Thompson, P J Clapson, G M Watts, A Mitchell, Mrs V M Metcalfe & P Jones
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 February 3 over 1350m, 6 len behind Black Duke carrying 54.5kg at $26. Previously first up; third of 9 at Gosford Cg&E Cl1 October 26 over 1200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Let's Try with 55.5kg at $41. Not ready yet.
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MAROON, PINK STAR AND SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
20 1x054 CHIEF WITNESS
JOSEPH PRIDE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Hancox Bloodstock P/L's Hilton (Mgr: Ms S F Hancox), R A Barlow, J P T Batkin, A Chong, P Chrystie, A R Connoley, G Dean, S J Fowler, Patrol No 6 (Mgr: M Hingerty), M J Humphrys, T G Johnson, R J Kennelly, P A Nixon, C Parker, J Rath & L A Smith
Useful type. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Hawkesbury Cl1 on May 30 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Lulumon carrying 57.5kg at $41. Before that 5th of 7 at this track Cl1 on May 18 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Hay Pearl carrying 58kg at $14. Should go well in this line up.
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ALYSHA COLLETT
PINK, WHITE QUARTERS