Bet365

Townsville 23 Jun 2024

GOING: S(5)

EXPLORE PROPERTY MUNRO & CO BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1300m Track: SOFT 5 Clear (Max: 24) Rail: Out 5m 1000m-W/Post. Out 2m Remainder. (Pent: 5.51).
A strong tempo assured with Tempo leading the charge. NEVER CRY (8) is as honest as the day is long remarkably hitting the top-five in 18 of his past 19 starts and doesn't know how to run a bad race. Knocking on the door of another victory with two consecutive runner-up finishes and another strong showing would not surprise. The well-traveled REALEZA (4) has placed at his past four and just needs luck from the wide draw to play a role in the outcome. DARK REBEL (6) has only missed a drum once in six starts around this circuit and gets Wiggins on from the favourable draw. Ticks a few boxes. CROWNING MOMENT (5) rounds out the selections. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed Trifecta 8,4,6,5.
1	x438x	SCANTOON TOM BUTTON 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 63.0KG Wessel Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C J Wessel), M A McLean, R J Hayes, D J Fowler, B Banks, Ms K T Bryson, G J Welsh, Ms M E Buchanan, Felgate Holdings (Mgr: P D Felgate), G Lorkin, P I Sweeney, Natanda Racing (Mgr: Mrs L M Adcock), J M Wessel & A B Denham Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at Doomben Cl5 February 28 over 1640m, 3 len behind Goldeel carrying 57.5kg at $11. When resuming last campaign fourth of 15 at Sunshine Coast Bm68 January 27 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Corfe Castle with 59kg at $12. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.	6 GABRIELLE SEMMENS
2	257x9	WISE DRAGON STEPHEN BUSH 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 63.0KG Mrs M G Bush & S Bush Half-brother to Group 1 winner and stallion Written By. Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 10 at Bowen Hcp on June 1 over 1200m, slow going 10 len behind Thatfeelsbetter carrying 57.5kg at $5. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at this track Cl6-Sw on April 15 2023 over 1400m, 3 len behind Ciao Bicky carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. Worth some consideration.	13 F EDWARDS
3	x6538	TEMPO TERRY MCGOVERN 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG T J McGovern, Ms P L Sellick, Ms J A L Mcgovern, Mrs A Curran & R Curran Most recently 8th of 10 at Bowen Hcp on June 1 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Thatfeelsbetter carrying 56kg at $5. Before that 3rd of 8 at Home Hill Bm55 on May 18 over 1180m, 4 len behind Harvesta with 64.5kg at $5. Hard to make a winning case.	9 JACKSON MURPHY
4	223x2	REALEZA STEVEN ROYES 7YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald Second run back. First-up after six months made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 11 at this track Bm65 on June 8 over 1000m, slow going 1.1 len behind Northern Pride with 60.5kg at $13. Previously second-up 8th of 14 at this track Bm70 on October 28 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Lady Rain carrying 57.5kg at $7. Among the top chances.	12 ASHLEY BUTLER
5	27531	CROWNING MOMENT ROY CHILLEMI 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), J R McDonald, B J McDonald & T W Hedley Most recently won by 3.5 len at Cairns Bm65 June 1 over 1250m in the wet defeating Spirit Meister with 58.5kg at $7. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track 0 - 65 on May 25 over 1200m, nose behind Hallside Hammer with 58.5kg at $3.50. Genuine contender.	4 MS L MORRISON
6	332x7	DARK REBEL STEPHEN MASSINGHAM 5YO BR/BL GELDING 60.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald, J R McDonald, S C Massingham, Miss T L Clark & W G Massingham Second-up. First-up after eight months from last on the turn 7th of 11 at this track Bm65 on June 8 over 1000m, slow going 3 len behind Northern Pride carrying 60.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Cairns Cl3-Sw on September 9 over 1250m, 1.3 len behind Demon Award carrying 57.5kg at $4. Sure to run well.	2 R WIGGINS
7	80559	FANAAR JOSHUA MANZELMANN 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG K A Thomas SCRATCHED.	16
8	54422	NEVER CRY STEPHEN MASSINGHAM 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald, J R McDonald, S C Massingham & M W Dunn Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 12 at this track 0 - 65 on May 25 over 1200m, nose behind Hallside Hammer with 60kg at $2.50. The run before that 2nd of 13 at this track Bm70 on May 17 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Northern Pride with 57.5kg at $14. Can easily finish right over the top of these.	11 M ABE
9	134x3	INVINCIBLE BAY ROY CHILLEMI 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 8 at Atherton Bm65 on June 15 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Side Hustle carrying 60.5kg at $7. Previously second-up from last on the turn 7th of 10 at this track Bm65 on December 2 over 1200m, 4 len behind Captain Bond carrying 59kg at $26. Fitter but others appeal more.	7 TYLER LESLIGHT
10	x8335	AMMAND SCOTT COOPER 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG B S Racing, B D Johnston, S J Cooper, K J Twomey, Mrs G E Martin & D P Martin Resumes off a 50 day let-up. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 13 at Beaudesert Bm65 on May 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Drialle carrying 59.5kg at $7. The run before that led but faded 3rd of 7 at Gold Coast Poly Bm62 on April 20 over 1540m, 1.5 len behind Pernell carrying 59.5kg at $6. Genuine hope on best form.	8 N DAY
11	31x44	DEVIL'S INN GRAHAM HUGHES 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG G R Hughes, Mrs D R Hughes, R J Nash & Mrs S P Nash Third-up and won third-up previously. First-up 4th of 12 at this track Cl3 on May 17 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Fodor with 60kg at $19. Last start 4th of 13 at this track Cl3 on June 13 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Beauty Boom with 60kg at $12. Draws well but predicted to struggle.	1 C SPRY
12	42403	MAJESTICS REQUEST LINDSAY HATCH 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Ares Racing Australia (Mgr: J T Horan), D Lowe, S Atkinson, A Smith, P R Sephton, D A Gunther, Ms H Harrell, N A Roon, B Duchnicz & D S Watkins SCRATCHED.	12
13	95466	DON'T TELL LEEANNE STEPHEN BUSH 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Mrs M G Bush & S Bush Most recently 6th of 14 at this track Bm60 on June 8 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Prince Akeem carrying 60kg at $16. The run before that 6th of 12 at this track 0 - 65 on May 25 over 1200m, 2 len behind Hallside Hammer carrying 57.5kg at $15. Take on trust.	10 G KLIESE
14	04074	ELLEVES TROY CLIVE 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs L R Clive, A J Hardes, B W Bidwell, G B Luck, R Maher, E Maher & Mrs K S Luck Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 14 at this track Bm60 on June 8 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Prince Akeem carrying 60.5kg at $26. The run before that eased back early on 7th of 12 at this track 0 - 65 on May 25 over 1200m, 2 len behind Hallside Hammer carrying 58kg at $41. Looks tested despite the low draw.	3 MS C JOKIC
15	92356	KEFALONIA MARK R COCHRANE 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG M R Cochrane & Ms R D Saunders-Asse Last start second last of 7 at Rockhampton Bm65 on June 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Jungle Beat with 57.5kg at $11. The run before that 5th of 10 at Gladstone Bm60 on May 25 over 1194m, 5.5 len behind Best Song with 59.5kg at $7. Prefer in something a bit easier.	7 S SHEARGOLD
16	84855	MAJESTIC WINGS JOANNA HASSETT 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG JW Kennedy Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Last start 5th of 11 at Brewarrina Bm50 on May 18 over 1600m, 3 len behind Blackhill Kitty carrying 61kg at $6.50. The race before that 5th of 9 at Orange Bm66 on April 19 over 1310m, 6 len behind Up To Mischief carrying 56.5kg at $81. Better off looking to others.	5 S SHEARGOLD
17	05055	THE SHERPA ALBY MOLINO 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG Mrs J A Molino, A Molino, Mrs N Beetham, Miss S Romeo, Miss T M Fawkner, Mrs S M Deveney, G R Tatnell, M G Duggan, D L Richards, Ms M L Hibbs, K C Burton, Mrs J L Hurst & D W Hurst Last start crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 5th of 13 at this track Cl3 on June 13 over 1200m, 3 len behind Beauty Boom with 56kg at $7. The race before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 5th of 11 at this track Bm65 on June 8 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Northern Pride with 57.5kg at $41. Encouraging effort last start. In the mix.	5
18	838x4	DAWN STRIKE JOANNA HASSETT 6YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG Ms J L Hassett, Ms E A Hassett, Ms S V Hickmott, G A Grant, Mrs J J Felix, Miss S Althaus, J P Saunders, Mrs N E Saunders, D P Althaus, C M Tapiolas & T C Fitchett Second-up. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after three months 4th of 9 at Home Hill Bm45 on May 18 over 1000m, 7 len behind Sheez Marvellous carrying 62.5kg at $11. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Home Hill 0 - 60 on December 9 over 1180m, 4 len behind Mr Tangles carrying 60.5kg at $2.80. Must improve significantly.	13