Townsville 07 Jul 2024
GOING: S(5)
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HYGAIN BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1400m Track: SOFT 5 Rain (Max: 24) Rail: Out 8m 1000m-W/Post; Out 3.5m Remainder. (Pent: 5.6). |
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A keen early contest with Harvesta and Devil's Inn showing pace, along with Valenki crossing from an outside gate. HARVESTA (8) has placed three of six over this trip and is drawn to get across easily from gate three. Should give backers a sight from a good spot in running and think that he can go on and make the most of the scenario. DEVIL'S INN (5) has hit the top-four at his past six starts and is one from one over this distance range. Cannot be discounted. MISSION HOUSE (12) hit the line strongly to salute here first-up and will have come on with that run now under the belt. Has won second-up before and must be respected. HARROW (3) strips fitter second-up, draws the inside alley and gets Wiggins back in the saddle. Ticks a few boxes. SUGGESTED PLAY: Harvesta to win.
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| 1 | 57x06 |
VENTURA OCEAN
LINDSAY HATCH 8YO BAY GELDING 63.0KG Ares Racing Australia (Mgr: J T Horan), Ares Syndicate 1 (Mgr: J T Horan), S Pottinger, P Picknell, N A Roon, Airlie Ocean (Mgr: A B Simpson), G C Mclauchlan, A Cook, Mrs L Williamson, Ms K Norton & Mrs M Hornby Third-up and won third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 13 at this track Bm70 on May 17 over 1000m, 8 len behind Northern Pride with 61kg at $41. Second run from a spell 6th of 11 at this track Hcp on June 13 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Acrobatic with 54kg at $51. Will need plenty of improvement to feature. |
6 TYLER LESLIGHT |
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| 2 | 57x90 |
WISE DRAGON
STEPHEN BUSH 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 62.0KG Mrs M G Bush & S Bush Half-brother to Group 1 winner and stallion Written By. Third-up and won third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 10 at Bowen Hcp on June 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Thatfeelsbetter carrying 57.5kg at $5. Second run from a spell second last of 12 at this track Bm65 on June 23 over 1300m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Crowning Moment carrying 63kg at $81. Hard to envisage a win. |
7 G KLIESE |
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| 3 | 808x6 |
HARROW
STEPHEN MASSINGHAM 5YO GREY GELDING 61.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald, J R McDonald, S C Massingham, W G Massingham & Riches Racing (Mgr: G R Riches) Group 3 placegetter. Second-up. First-up after four months 6th of 13 at this track Cl3 on June 13 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Beauty Boom carrying 62kg at $6. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Randwick Bm78 on December 23 over 1800m, on a slow track; 15 len behind So United with 58.5kg at $41. Among the top chances. |
1 R WIGGINS |
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| 4 | 521x0 |
TRODAIRE
STEVEN ROYES 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald Second-up. First-up after nine months ran last of 10 at Cairns Bm60 on June 10 over 1250m, 11 len behind Fodor with 62kg at $10. Previously second-up 9th of 13 at this track Bm65 on July 21 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Stats with 58.5kg at $21. Fitter and worth including. |
15 PIETRO ROMEO |
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| 5 | 1x443 |
DEVIL'S INN
GRAHAM HUGHES 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG G R Hughes, Mrs D R Hughes, R J Nash & Mrs S P Nash Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track Bm65 on June 23 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Crowning Moment carrying 59kg at $12. The run before that 4th of 13 at this track Cl3 on June 13 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Beauty Boom with 60kg at $12. Another bold run is expected. |
4 C SPRY |
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| 6 | 34313 |
VANCOUVER BAY
STEVEN ROYES 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald At the latest run favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.75 len at this track Cl3-Sw June 13 over 1609m defeating Finsceal with 60kg at $2.60. The race before that 3rd of 14 at this track Bm60 on June 8 over 1400m, slow going 1.5 len behind Prince Akeem carrying 59kg at $9. Hard to beat again. |
7 S SHEARGOLD |
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| 7 | x0857 |
ALMAHERO
BILL KENNING 5YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG S P Clauson, Ms J A Bell, Miss H L Clauson, Ms N L Clauson & Miss M P Clauson Most recently 7th of 10 at Innisfail Bm60 on June 22 over 1500m, 8 len behind Headlander with 62kg at $4. The run before that faded in the straight 5th of 14 at this track Bm60 on June 8 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Prince Akeem carrying 58.5kg at $6. Nice draw and worth thought. |
2 ISABELLA TEH |
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| 8 | 84143 |
HARVESTA
WAYNE WINTERS 6YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Mrs S C Winters, W Richards, M J Camilleri, C C Tebb & A P Spiteri Last start 3rd of 10 at Home Hill Bm55 on June 29 over 1180m, slow going 2 len behind Baby Guinness carrying 64kg at $4. The run before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 4th of 12 at this track 0 - 65 on May 25 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Hallside Hammer with 56kg at $10. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat. |
3 A LAYT |
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| 9 | 40745 |
ELLEVES
TROY CLIVE 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Mrs L R Clive, A J Hardes, B W Bidwell, G B Luck, R Maher, E Maher & Mrs K S Luck At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track Bm65 on June 23 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Crowning Moment with 58kg at $21. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 14 at this track Bm60 on June 8 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Prince Akeem carrying 60.5kg at $26. Happy to risk. |
5 MS C JOKIC |
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| 10 | 327x3 |
LADY RAIN
GRAHAM HUGHES 5YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG G R Hughes, Mrs D R Hughes, R J Nash & Mrs S P Nash Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 11 at this track Bm65 on June 8 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Northern Pride with 57.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Mackay Cl3 on August 22 over 1100m, 6 len behind Track Tale carrying 55.5kg at $51. Fitter but others appeal more. |
9 MS L MORRISON |
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| 11 | 264x8 |
VALENKI
ROY CHILLEMI 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald Second-up. First-up after five months 8th of 13 at this track Cl3 on June 13 over 1200m, 4 len behind Beauty Boom with 58kg at $14. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Geelong Cl1 on November 30 over 1340m, slow going 1.3 len behind Regal Vow with 58kg at $21. Don't underestimate. |
13 COREY BAYLISS |
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| 12 | 414x1 |
MISSION HOUSE
MATTHEW MCGUIRE 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Mrs M V McGuire, Miss B C Dempster, Ms N M O'Keeffe, Miss J Clifford, Miss A White, Ms T H Currie, Mrs F K McKenzie, Mrs J Nosworthy, Mrs K M Winton, Mrs A L Oswin, Mrs I Hearn, Mrs C S Bell, Mrs D McPhail, Mrs P F Bick & Mrs B Long Second-up. First-up after five months won by 0.7 len at this track 0 - 55 June 13 over 1000m defeating Rugged Roy carrying 59.5kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 10th of 13 at this track 3yo Hcp on July 4 2023 over 1400m, on heavy track; 13 len behind Gulf Of Lion with 54kg at $51. Sure to run well. |
12 C WHITELEY |
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| 13 | 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 carrying 56kg at $7. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at this track Bm65 on June 8 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Northern Pride carrying 57.5kg at $41. Should go well. |
10 N THOMAS |
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| 14 | x4100 |
BLOOMIN' READY
SCOTT SEYMOUR 3YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Go One Better (Mgr: S A Seymour) Most recently ran last of 13 at this track Cl3 on June 13 over 1200m, 13 len behind Beauty Boom carrying 56kg at $81. The run before that ran last of 11 at Hawkesbury Cl1-Sw on May 14 over 1800m, slow going 12 len behind Heaven Bound carrying 54.5kg at $26. Wait until he shows something. |
8 REBECCA WILSON |
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| 15 | 33x75 |
STADIUM OF LIGHT
F J WIELAND 5YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald Third-up and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 9 at Mareeba Bm55 on May 26 over 1210m, 12 len behind Dystopian with 58.5kg at $7. Second-up settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Cairns Bm60 on June 10 over 1250m, 7 len behind Fodor carrying 58kg at $21. Well held last time and facing a tough task. |
11 S SHEARGOLD |
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| 16 | 06380 |
BATTALION
SCOTT SEYMOUR 5YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG Go One Better Comes here off a 51-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 10 at this track Bm55 on May 17 over 1609m, 24 len behind Central Park carrying 59.5kg at $61. The start before that ran last of 8 at Mt Garnet Bm60 on May 3 over 1680m, slow going 25 len behind Last Not Least carrying 58.5kg at $9. Not keen. |
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