Scone   27 Sep 2024
 
GOING: H(9)

PHOENIX CAFE BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 900m

Track: HEAVY 9   Rain (Max: 16)   Rail: Out 3m 800m-400m. True Remainder; Cutaway Applies. (Pent: 6).  

Just One Look to take it up at a decent gallop. DOLLY BIRD (9) made her first appearance in 14 months when a respectable fifth over this distance at Queanbeyan recently. Sure to take a lot from that outing and will be tough to stop at good odds in an even contest. The lightly raced NEGATION (11) returns from a 24-week spell and has transferred to the Cameron Crockett stable. Ex-Queenslander who has placed 3/5 when fresh so she is in the mix first-up in what looks a much easier race than those encountered when last in work. SARDONYX (10) is back from a 28-week break. Opened last prep with a thumping win at Dubbo then started favourite at the next three runs but let punters down. Big threat while fresh. WILLINGALE (5) was beaten a length in a Class 1 over this distance at Newcastle two starts ago which is strong form for a race of this calibre. Last start Kempsey winner CATCHY TUNES (6) is in the mix again with the help of a nice gate. SUGGESTED PLAY: Dolly Bird each-way in an open race.
1 1x77x WHO GOES THERE
MARK MASON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 64.0KG
W K Mason Miss A C Mason & S A Williams
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Muswellbrook Cl2 January 4 over 1000m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Elegant Empress carrying 59kg at $8.50. When resuming last campaign second last of 8 at Gosford Bm64 December 7 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Temple Run with 60kg at $3.80. SCRATCHED.
7
BLACK, WHITE MALTESE CROSS, ARMBANDS, QUARTERED CAP
2 46789 ZOOM OUTCOME
LYLE CHANDLER
7YO  BR/BL  GELDING 62.0KG
I Baggs, T L Turner & M J Spiers
At the latest run eased back early on 9th of 12 at Armidale Ctry Bm58 on September 22 over 1100m, 3 len behind Endless River carrying 60kg at $15. The start before that 8th of 11 at Mudgee Ctry Bm66 on September 8 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Haiku Star carrying 56.5kg at $41. Not keen on his chances.
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LEESHELLE SMALL
PURPLE, WHITE LIGHTNING BOLT, GREEN ARMBANDS, PURPLE CAP,WHITE LIGHTNING BOLTS AND POM POM
3 0878x LAST BID LIAM
JEREMY SYLVESTER
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 62.0KG
Mrs G Rinkin
Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Newcastle Bm64 June 15 over 900m, in the wet; 8 len behind Curl Curl carrying 57kg at $26. Previously first up; tenth of 12 at Muswellbrook Lone Pine April 21 over 1000m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Upside with 52kg at $61. Plenty of more attractive propositions in this race.
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ROBBIE DOWNEY
Hot Pink, Black R Motif, Hooped Cap
4 x120x RELUCTANCE
BRETT CAVANOUGH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Throsby Racing (Mgr: Ms E R S Throsby), S J Campbell, W Black, A Black, K G Robertson & D Lebrocque
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when last of 14 at this track Cl1 May 17 over 1100m, soft track; 12 len behind Pisanello with 57kg at $21. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 len Goulburn Mdn-Sw March 1 over 900m slow track defeating Queen Calanthe with 58.5kg at $2.60. SCRATCHED.
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MILLIE THOMPSON
Red, Green Hoops And Cap
5 32427 WILLINGALE
PAUL PERRY
4YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
Ms C G Collis
Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 7th of 9 at Newcastle Cl1 on August 29 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Snow In May with 53.5kg at $17. The start before that 2nd of 7 at Newcastle Cl1 on August 15 over 900m, on heavy track; 1.0 len behind Bourbon Flyer carrying 53kg at $5.50. Big chance to return to form.
7
SHAE WILKES
YELLOW, BLACK SASH, ARMBANDS AND CAP
6 74x61 CATCHY TUNES
GREGORY MCFARLANE
6YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
J B Chaloner, Mrs G R Chaloner, N G Armstrong, Mrs N L Armstrong, R A Bates, Mrs L J Bates, O F Hartshorn, Mrs B M Hartshorn, Mrs P Mcencroe, R Mcencroe, Whinge And Win (Mgr: A G Smith), Friday Avo Golfers (Mgr: G D Hannigan), Ms D L Muddle & Mrs K N Overton
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up second last of 7 at Newcastle Cl1 on August 15 over 900m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Bourbon Flyer carrying 55kg at $51. Last start came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Kempsey Bm58 September 2 over 1000m defeating Adamdeeant with 58.5kg at $9. Cannot be underestimated.
2
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Gold, Chaloner Family Crest, Black Striped Sleeves
7 170x6 PEARLS TREASURE
PAUL PERRY
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Mrs C L Perry
Second run back. First-up after six months 6th of 14 at Muswellbrook Cl1 on September 10 over 1000m, 6 len behind Saratoga Power carrying 56kg at $13. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at Wyong Cl1 on February 8 over 1000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Negotiations with 56kg at $17. Strips fitter and might surprise.
5
RORY HUTCHINGS
YELLOW, PINK AND BLACK CHECKED SASH, YELLOW SLEEVES, RED & BLACK CHECKED ARMBANDS, PINK CAP
8 456x3 PEE DEE
JAN BOWEN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
P M Farrell & D R Parker
Second run back. First-up after four months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Muswellbrook Bm66 on September 10 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind Sixspeed carrying 55.5kg at $51. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at this track Bm58 on February 27 over 1000m, 2 len behind He's Purring with 55kg at $15. Worth following up.
3
LAUREN VAN TIJN
BLACK, LILAC STRIPES, STRIPED SLEEVES, LILAC CAP
9 188x5 DOLLY BIRD
MATTHEW SMITH
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Mrs M A Smith, Mrs A Reid, Ms L Caff, Ms J L Wilson, Mrs C M Cook, Ms K Yopp, Ms S J Nuttall, Mrs K A Lewis, Mrs C A McFarland, Mrs K O'Malley, Mrs L M Vella, Mrs S A O'Malley & Mrs N A Bloor
Second run back. First-up after 14 months 5th of 10 at Queanbeyan Cl1 on September 10 over 900m, 1.5 len behind Artieos carrying 58kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Hawkesbury Mdn-Sw on May 18 2023 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Jabali Belle with 57kg at $6. Fitter and capable of testing this field.
4
BLAKE SPRIGGS
White, Green Checks, Royal Blue Sleeves ,WHITE BLUE Checked Cap
10 1425x SARDONYX
TOBY PRACEY
5YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
D M Hanley
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at Muswellbrook Cl1 March 15 over 900m, 5 len behind Jet Empress with 58kg at $3.80. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 4 len win. Dubbo Ctry Mdn-Sw February 5 over 1000m defeating Sepearl carrying 57kg at $1.40. Goes well fresh so keep her safe.
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CLAYTON GALLAGHER
RED, SILVER FIVE SHAMROCKS, BLACK AND SILVER DIAMONDS SLEEVES, RED CAP, SILVER DIAMONDS CAP
11 6500x NEGATION
CAMERON CROCKETT
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
M D Wiener, P H Green, D Kennedy, L C Hartman, P V L'estrange, T L Mahony, Miss R L'Estrange, J L'Estrange, J Wiener & S Eckstein
Resumes after a break of five-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign tenth of 15 at Sunshine Coast 0 - 58 April 12 over 1400m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Temper The Storm carrying 56.5kg at $4. First up last campaign third of 11 at Sunshine Coast F&M Bm60 December 26 over 1200m, soft track; 1.1 len behind Piece Of Turf with 58.5kg at $3.50. Good fresh performer with solid claims.
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ASHLEY MORGAN
PALE BLUE, BLACK BRACES, ARMBANDS AND STRIPED CAP
12 3x036 TOO DARN LOVELY
SCOTT SINGLETON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
T A Smith
Last start did the work up front then tired 6th of 12 at Tamworth Ctry Bm58 on September 16 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Jet Empress carrying 55.5kg at $9. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Moree Cl3 on September 1 over 950m, 2.5 len behind Gerety carrying 52kg at $4.50. SCRATCHED.
3
ELLA DREW
Tartan, Red Diamond, Sleeves And Cap
13 51x HOTTIE
JUSTIN DRAKE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
D G Morgan, S A Shann, T McEwan, S McEwan, P Holcombe, L Wilson, C Coombes, W Turner, G Brown, B Cook, E Aktinar, J McTagget & A English
Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Not seen since winning by 0.8 len Murwillumbah Ctry Mdn June 23 over 1200m defeating Barron carrying 54.5kg at $7.50. On debut fifth of 8 at Murwillumbah Ctry Mdn-Sw June 10 over 1010m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Cool Man carrying 57kg at $11. In the mix.
13
CHELSEA HILLIER
BRONZE, BLACK CROSS, STRIPED SLEEVES AND CAP
14 4x14 ALTERCATION
JASON DEAMER
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Dynamic Syndications Racing, G Harvey, Mrs C Anderton, Bredarbri Stables, J M Nassim, Mrs F D Griffin, Mrs C J D Hunt, D P Webb, J T Storey, C J R Racing, R L Blows & J R Warton
Third-up today. First-up won by a nose at Tuncurry Mdn-Sw August 24 over 1005m in heavy going defeating I'm Done with 57kg at $1.50. Second run from a spell made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 14 at Muswellbrook Cl1 on September 10 over 1000m, 3 len behind Saratoga Power with 55.5kg at $11. SCRATCHED.
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ANDREW ADKINS
WHITE, DYNAMIC SYNDICATIONS LOGO, RED CAP
15 36646 I'M BRAZILIAN
CRAIG ROBERTS
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
C J Roberts & Mrs C J Roberts
Last start 6th of 10 at Queanbeyan Cl1 on September 10 over 900m, 2 len behind Artieos with 56.5kg at $8.50. Before that 4th of 12 at Tuncurry Bm50 on August 24 over 1005m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Maasai Mara carrying 58kg at $13. Prefer to see.
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BRAITH NOCK
YELLOW, BLUE EPAULETTES ,BLUE CAP
16 1579x SAVOCA
PAUL PERRY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms C G Collis
Resuming after a eight months break. Not seen since he finished last of 9 at Newcastle Cl1 February 3 over 1300m, 8 len behind Norton Road carrying 53kg at $151. On debut fourth of 11 at Quirindi Mdn August 29 2023 over 1000m, 2 len behind Not Written Off with 53.5kg at $3. Back as a gelding so watch the betting.
1
ANDREW ADKINS
YELLOW, BLACK SASH, ARMBANDS AND CAP
17 7388x JUST ONE LOOK
JOHN COOPER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
J T Cooper & Ms P A Cooper
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign eighth of 13 at Taree Bm58 July 13 over 1000m, in the wet; 5 len behind Golden Galaxy carrying 57.5kg at $13. Previously first up; seventh of 10 at Newcastle Cg&E Bm58 February 6 over 1200m, 6 len behind Smoke On The Water carrying 59.5kg at $19. Wait and see how he comes up.
6
J PENZA
Grey, Red Cross, Armbands And Cap
18 240x2 MOVIN' DENMAN
RODNEY OLLERTON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs G Rinkin
Second-up. First-up after five months 2nd of 12 at Tuncurry Bm50 on August 24 over 1005m, on rain affected going; nose behind Maasai Mara carrying 60.5kg at $7. Previously second-up 10th of 13 at Warren Bm50 on December 15 over 1000m, 8 len behind Obsessive Nature with 60.5kg at $51. SCRATCHED.
13
Hot Pink, Black R Motif, Hooped Cap
19 2455x PAJI BRIWAY
WAYNE SEELIN
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
W B Seelin, B S Seelin & P L Watson
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at Muswellbrook Bm58 June 17 over 1280m, soft track; 4 len behind Lake Mac Lily with 55kg at $26. When resuming last campaign second of 11 at Beaumont (Newcastle) F&M Mdn-Sw September 26 over 1150m, 2 len behind Alot A Lip carrying 58kg at $151. SCRATCHED.
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LILAC, BLACK AND WHITE CHECKED BAND, LILAC SLEEVES, BLACK AND WHITE CHECKED ARMBANDS, LILAC CAP, BLACK CHECKS