Moree   01 Nov 2024
 
GOING: G(3)

HEFFERNAN ELECTRICAL COUNTRY BOOSTED BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1400m

Track: Good 3   Clear (Max: 31)   Rail: True.  

Genuine pace with Gulf Of Gabes finding the front but it won't be a picnic with a few other speedy types engaged. GOLD SMILES (11) put the writing on the wall at Armidale last Saturday when he chimed in late to finish third over 1100m. That run followed a five-week let-up so he will derive great benefit. Up to a more suitable trip now and drops 3kgs so he has all bases covered. POWER BEAU (2) missed by a whisker over 1300m here two runs back then had a 53-day break before finishing midfield over this trip at Tamworth last start. Freshened up again and is right in the mix. GULF OF GABES (9) has been lumping big weights at the non-tabs and picnics. Struggled last Saturday at Mudgee in a BM50 over this distance but with some relief today he can improve. DA NOIVE (6) just missed in a Class 1 at Coonabarabran on Sunday. Draws a lot closer today so keep him very safe. FLYING BANJO (1) is fitter for two runs back from a spell and has plenty to offer. SUGGESTED PLAY: Confident Gold Smiles can run a big race at a good price.
1 24x45 FLYING BANJO
STEPHEN DIXON
8YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
S J Dixon
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 8 at Tamworth Bm82 on October 14 over 1000m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Perennial with 53kg at $67. Last start second last in a small field at Quirindi Ctry Bm58 on October 28 over 1100m, 2 len behind Manage The Cycle with 59kg at $8. Likely improver who is among the main chances.
7
SIENA GRIMA
RED, BLACK FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES, BLACK ARMBANDS, CAP
2 x3128 POWER BEAU
WAYNE BROWN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
M W Brown, M D Keating & Mrs S J Keating
Dual acceptor. Comes off a 32 day let-up. Most recently sat on the pace before fading 8th of 14 at Tamworth Cl1 on September 30 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Great Siege with 57kg at $6. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track Cl1 on August 8 over 1300m, slow going nose behind Calamity Fox with 56kg at $5.50. Hard to beat on his best form.
8
JACK BAKER
Gold, Black Seams And Sleeves
3 10539 CALAMITY FOX
COLT PROSSER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
D J Goss, T F Haynes, A W Patterson, N H Patterson, C J Ryan, W Dafter, G A Wellington, R R Maxwell, D Schneider & D B Patterson
Last start 9th of 14 at Taree Ctry Cl2-Sw on October 18 over 1250m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Mosgiel Daisy with 59kg at $26. The run before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Kempsey Cl3 on October 8 over 1450m, slow going 1.75 len behind Foolish with 55kg at $9. Can bounce back.
6
D PEISLEY
White, Silver Yoke, Royal Blue Hooped Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap, SILVER COLLAR
4 420x6 DUBLINER BOY
MARK MASON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Miss A C Mason, W K Mason & S A Williams
Second-up. First-up after eight months 6th of 10 at Armidale Bm50 on October 5 over 1100m, 4 len behind Sippity Sip carrying 62kg at $4. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Scone Cg&E Bm58 on August 6 2023 over 1100m, slow going 3.5 len behind Golden Fighter with 57.5kg at $21. Fitter and worth considering.
3
ROBBIE DOWNEY
Black, White Maltese Cross And Armbands, Quartered Cap
5 40x61 A TENT HUT
MELISSA DENNETT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
L Morgan
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up got back early 6th of 9 at Armidale Ctry Mdn on September 22 over 1100m, 6 len behind Swanbrook Gem carrying 55kg at $6.50. Second run from a spell favourite; won by 2 len at Armidale Mdn October 5 over 1300m defeating Sellinya carrying 56kg at $2.80. SCRATCHED.
3
JAKE PRACEY HOLMES
Blue, White Striped Sleeves ,Cap
6 10723 DA NOIVE
KIEREN HAZELTON
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Ms R J Tatham
Scratched from an earlier race. Racing well. Last start 3rd of 13 at Coonabarabran Cl1 on October 27 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Seven Mile Missile carrying 55kg at $15. Before that 2nd in a small field at Forbes Bm50 on October 12 over 1600m, 0.7 len behind Felis with 58.5kg at $3.80. Worth including.
1
CLAYTON GALLAGHER
BLACK,WHITE AND BLACK STARS SASH,BLACK CAP,WHITE STAR
7 1900x GLOBAL SENSATION
STIRLING OSLAND
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs C L Osland
Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation tenth of 14 at Inverell Bm50 July 20 over 1600m, soft track; 8 len behind Mammoth Mountain carrying 59.5kg at $9. When resuming last campaign second of 13 at this track Bm58 April 2 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Agnodice with 55kg at $61. Placed 3/6 first-up so cannot be ignored.
2
CASSEY WILLIAMS
PURPLE, SILVER TRIDENT, SEAMS SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
8 72413 PRINCE CARLOS
JANE CLEMENT
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Arjay Services (Mgr: R J Clement), C R lenton, R A Lenton & Mrs L E Lenton
At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Armidale Bm50 on October 26 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Dodgeball carrying 59kg at $7. The race before that won by 0.7 len at Armidale Cl1 October 5 over 1400m defeating Anazarli carrying 54kg at $3. One of the each-way hopes.
9
KELSEY LENTON
BLACK, RED HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, BLACK HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND ARMBAND, RED CAP
9 22145 GULF OF GABES
NIKKI POLLOCK
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Hillside Stud, Mrs P J Polito & L Pollock
Most recently 5th of 12 at Mudgee Bm50 on October 26 over 1400m, 3 len behind Out Wrapped with 60kg at $15. The run before that second last in a small field at Come By Chance Clb on September 28 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Yet Tobe A Cod with 67.5kg at $2.30. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.
4
BILLY CRAY
WHITE, NAVY BLUE H AND SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
10 090x9 AARKUS
CRAIG MARTIN
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
B A Martin, Miss A M Simpson, Mrs R L Stuart, R Stevens & Miss R Ogilvie
Second-up. Comes off a 40-day let-up. First-up after two months eased back early on 9th of 12 at Armidale Cl2 on September 22 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Turbo Charged carrying 55kg at $26. Previously second-up 8th of 13 at Quirindi Bm58 on April 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Flying Banjo with 58.5kg at $9. Looking to others.
5
MIKAYLA WEIR
Red, Green Hoops, Red Sleeves, White Armbands And Cap
11 06443 GOLD SMILES
SALLY TORRENS
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
R L Torrens, Mrs A P Torrens & B R Jensen
Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 11 at Armidale Cg&E Bm50 on October 26 over 1100m, slow going 2.75 len behind Spirit Of Pluto carrying 56kg at $17. The start before that 4th of 7 at Barraba Bm50 on September 21 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Adviser carrying 59.5kg at $5. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
10
SHANNEN LLEWELLYN
Yellow, Brown Sash