Hawkesbury   07 Sep 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

LANDER TOYOTA MIDWAY BENCHMARK 68 HANDICAP 1400m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 21)   Rail: True. (Pent: 5.06).  

A solid tempo on the cards with Satness taking charge. MONDO (3) has notched peak performances at his past two starts giving nothing else a chance. Wide draw will test but with a well-used claim can hold his form into this. JUST A BROTHER (2) can’t catch a safe draw of late but his last two efforts have been very tough. Seasoned campaigner with a good record at this track. Ignore at your peril. SATNESS (7) brings handy form lines into the contest and backs up quickly off a brave effort at home last week. Proven at this trip and should be prominent from the outset. Winning claims. CEASEFIRE (5) performs best on dry tracks and has been back to near best at his past two outings. Fitness no issue and lots to like in this grade of race. SUGGESTED PLAY: Just A Brother each way.
1 08729 HELLFIRE EXPRESS
NATHAN DOYLE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Darby Racing, J L Brooks,B W Dempsey,R Geraghty,J F Neilsen,G Seto,M A Slack-Smith,R L Stevens,Blecheys (Mgr: G M Heys),Eesti Connection(Mgr: Mrs M Wright),Coal Coast Racing, W D D Racing, W D S Racing, Darby Racing, Dancing Express ,A & K Ropa Racing,Beams,Ms J M Amor,G A Snow,S Mete&C M Vardy
Last start raced on the pace before fading second last of 10 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on August 21 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind All In The Mind carrying 56kg at $17. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Newcastle Bm68 on August 3 over 1600m, slow going 0.7 len behind Amicus Curiae with 57.5kg at $9.50. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
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KEAGAN LATHAM
WHITE, NAVY BLUE DARBY RACING LOGOS, NAVY BLUE ARMBANDS AND CAP WITH LOGO
2 19732 JUST A BROTHER
TERRY CROFT
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
G T Baverstock-Ward, B R O'Reilly, B J Hutch, Miss E A Marshall & B G Marshall
Going well. Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Most recently took up a position near the tail 2nd of 14 at Forbes Forbes Cup Bm90 on August 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Osman carrying 58kg at $19. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at this track Mid Bm64 on July 21 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind The Extreme Cat carrying 58kg at $21. Has ability and is strong top-three hope.
9
MITCH STAPLEFORD
ELECTRIC LIME, WHITE STRIPES, RED AND BLUE BRACES, ELECTRIC LIME STRIPE, BLUE AND RED ARMBAND, BLACK CAP
3 x0411 MONDO
NATHAN DOYLE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), BBT Isibaeva (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), S A Lewis, D Butera, C Ashton, R Davis, M Di-Salvatore, Mrs N Farmer, J B Huntington, T J Jeffery, J M Nassim, Mrs Y L Jones, R A Hains, A McFadden & P North
Going well. Most recently favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Newcastle Cg&E Bm64 August 24 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Powder Man with 56kg at $2.60. Before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2.5 len at Newcastle Prov Bm68 August 8 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Adjourn carrying 55kg at $5. The testing material.
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BRAITH NOCK
RED, BLUEBLOOD LOGO, RED SLEEVES, CAP, WHITE STAR
4 417x5 CASH ME
EDWARD CUMMINGS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Nxt Level (Mgr: C S Andersen), S Andersen, B S Young, L S Timms, B E Thomson, B Ryan, P M Roberts, S D Pereira, G Marini, T R Lindeberg, A Ligt, J P Disher, D C Dempsey, W Cornwall, D J Cawthorne, D Brown, C Bowman, P M Beaman, 4Bees (Mgr: R McGarrigle) & W L F H Racing (Mgr: R Hall)
Second-up. First-up after a year 5th of 11 at this track Bm64 on August 22 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind True To Form carrying 61kg at $19. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Rockhampton 3yo Qlty on July 8 2023 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Top Spy carrying 56.5kg at $3.30. Needs something easier.
5
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Black, Gold Nxt Level Syndication Logo
5 x0943 CEASEFIRE
KIM WAUGH
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M E Waugh, Bateau Bay Racing (Mgr: M Brown), G Brosnan, Ms K P Stanton, G C Spratt, Mrs S E Sheldon, M E Sheldon & 10 Amigos No 40 (Mgr: D J Patterson)
Going well. Most recently 3rd of 8 at Newcastle Prov Bm68 on August 24 over 1250m, slow going 6 len behind Deprivation carrying 59kg at $11. The run before that 4th of 11 at Newcastle Cg&E Bm64 on August 8 over 1250m, slow going 2.25 len behind Denman Star with 58.5kg at $41. Has been racing well. One of the main hopes.
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RORY HUTCHINGS
PINK, LILAC FIVE STARS , SLEEVES
6 20x87 CREAM RISES
MITCHELL BEER
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Patriot Cream Rises, Patriot Bloodstock, N Goedheer, Chicken Dinner Punter Club, Smudgers, T White, D Flindell, C Treherne, C S Hedley, Smaron, Mance Racing, M J Anstee, Mrs C Hardy, S Hardy, R Tidswell, D Paolini, R Darrah, D Harford, Coddiwomple & Boys'n' Babes
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up second last of 9 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on July 31 over 1300m, slow going 5 len behind Hide Your Heart carrying 58kg at $26. Last start sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 9 at Moruya Scc Cup on August 18 over 1435m, slow going 8 len behind Laurel Hill with 59.5kg at $5. Has ability but needs to lift.
2
BLAKE SPRIGGS
WHITE, BLACK STAR , RED CAP
7 64774 SATNESS
R & L PRICE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R J Price, L J Price & L F Muollo
Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Kembla Grange Cond Bm68 on August 31 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Apollo Mission carrying 56kg at $9.50. Before that raced on the pace before fading 7th of 12 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on August 17 over 1500m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Gold Pattern carrying 56.5kg at $21. Likely to play a big role.
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ANDREW ADKINS
WHITE, MAROON MALTESE CROSS AND ARMBANDS
8 x7897 DODI
MICK ATTARD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
S L Attard & C J Attard
Last start 7th of 10 at Newcastle Cg&E Bm64 on August 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Mondo with 60.5kg at $61. The race before that 9th of 11 at Kembla Grange Prov Bm68 on August 10 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Apollo Mission with 59.5kg at $26. Very hard to entertain.
11
GREEN, BLACK STRIPES AND CAP
9 711x FLYING BANDIT
KERRY PARKER
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Proven Thoroughbreds (Mgr: A Walter), Proven Rogue Agent (Mgr: A Walter), C Moon, Mrs J Uys, G Eys, J Sharp, P Hickman, P Willebrands, A Theodoropoulos, Four Legged Lottery No 2, C Jones, R Gigg, R Welsh, Ms J McCune, Tenofus Racing, W Parker, J Trenwith, A Wright, P Hewitt & J Cross
Resuming after a five months break. Not seen since winning by 3 len Kembla Grange Prov Cl1 April 9 over 1500m in the wet defeating Joint Mission carrying 58kg at $3.50. On debut seventh of 14 at this track Prov Mdn-Sw March 9 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Love The Cube with 58.5kg at $9. Maybe later in the prep.
10
LEE MAGORRIAN
Black, Lime Green Disc And Armband, Quartered Cap
10 1x727 TRAPEZE PLEASURE
DAVID PFIEFFER
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Vieira Racing (Mgr: B Vieira), B Vieira, Mrs S G Vieira, T Vieira, Mrs R Vieira, Mrs C Vieira-Choy & J A Choy
Useful gelding. Most recently 7th of 11 at this track Bm64 on August 22 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind True To Form with 58.5kg at $19. The race before that 2nd of 11 at Wyong Bm64 on July 25 over 1200m, head behind Global Empire with 57.5kg at $21. Sure to go close.
4
ALYSHA COLLETT
BLACK, GOLD VEE AND STRIPED SLEEVES, BLACK AND GOLD QUARTERED CAP
11 00x57 OH GOLLY GOSH
J ATTARD & L KEEGAN-ATTARD
7YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Miss C M Burke, Etak Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Miss K Nivison), W Jose, J Attard & K Burke
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 12 at Newcastle Prov Bm68 on August 8 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Mondo carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. Second run from a spell second last of 8 at Goulburn F&M Cl3 on August 25 over 1300m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Maz Kanata carrying 61kg at $8.50. Rates highly and can make amends.
3
SAM CLIPPERTON
HOT PINK, hot pink sleeves,ORANGE CHECKED ARMBANDS, ORANGE cap,HOT PINK QUARTERED
12 50706 ELLENMAC
DALE WAGSTAFF
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Flyby Racing (Mgr: Ms R L Bolton) & L Ruddy
At the latest run 6th of 10 at Scone Cl3 on August 30 over 1300m, 3 len behind Recap with 57.5kg at $51. The run before that ran last of 13 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on August 10 over 2000m, 18 len behind Fun Sunday with 55kg at $14. Happy to overlook.
6
HEAVELON VAN DER HOVEN
Purple, Grey Southern Cross, Striped Sleeves And Cap