Strathalbyn   12 Mar 2025
 
GOING: G

Goolwa Central Meats Benchmark 58 Handicap 1350m

Track: Good 4   Clear (Max: 29)   Rail: True.  

Off the low draw I'm Kenny should lead at a genuine tempo. BIG MAV (4) won a CL1 here three-back and bounced straight back last time, beaten a whisker at the track. Pannell remains aboard, and the gelding maps for the run of the race. He's capable of going one better. MILO (1) is in good hands and drops back in grade and distance. The 2kg claim is handy, and if he puts his best foot forward, this is a winnable assignment. IN THE DARKNESS (14) is quick and deserves another win. On a 7-day return and and should be right in it. I'M KENNY (8) went close here three weeks ago over a mile. Dropping back to a sprint is a query, but he draws an inside gate and will race forward. Milnes stays in the saddle, and that doesn't hurt. SUGGESTED PLAY: Big Mav appeals most.
1 91549 MILO
PHILLIP STOKES
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 62.0KG
Regal Bloodstock (Mgr: M H Burckhardt), G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd, P L D E Racing, Sunlands Produce Pty Ltd, Regal Myth Racing, Unbelieeevable, R Livori, P A Jamieson, S Paulin, S Batterham, K T Glynn, L K Stielow, R Pezzano, R Raco, J Scire, W J Durham & Ms G Ogilvie
Useful gelding. At the latest run second last of 10 at Morphettville 0-68 on February 22 over 1525m, 8 len behind Sabaj carrying 58.5kg at $31. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Werribee Bm64 on January 10 over 1429m, 7 len behind Tatsu with 60.5kg at $6. Right in the mix.
5
JADE DOYLE
Emerald Green, Gold Epaulettes, Regal Bloodstock Logo, Armbands And Pom Pom
2 8920x ARTRESE
NELL CARTER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Miss N Carter
First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Hamilton Bm58 January 7 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Sanctimonious with 59.5kg at $8.50. First up last campaign eighth of 10 at Hamilton Bm64 November 8 over 1200m, 7 len behind Come Along Jeffrey with 60kg at $21. Others are preferred.
4
MARGARET COLLETT
Aqua, Silver Epaulettes, Aqua Cap With Silver Seams And Pom Pom
3 1079x FLYWAY
CHRIS BIEG
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
C Withall, D J Myers, L Pickford, W A Turnbull, J Stirk, M H Coleman, A D McClure, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, J E Matteucci, D Battisti, J Carvill, T J Kelly, B M Harris, R Scovell R M Milne & M Biagi
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Morphettville Bm66 August 31 over 1800m, soft track; 23 len behind Morryl Moral carrying 57.5kg at $13. First up last campaign eighth of 15 at Morphettville Bm64 March 23 over 1200m, 5 len behind Delightful Shecky with 59kg at $21. Others make more appeal.
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FELICITY ATKINSON
Black, Orange Crossed Sashes And Armbands
4 39142 BIG MAV
SARAH RUTTEN
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Miss S Rutten, S D Burford, Mrs S J Seater, Mrs M R Densley, N B Densley, R T Arthur, D Jiggins, P C Flowers, R D Vawser, D A Palmer, B Allen, Wild Punters (Mgr: D R Binney), Miss S M Archer, Ms S M Ranner, G D Meehl, D J Lumsden, S R McMichan & Rowe & Os (Mgr: Mrs K E O'loughlin)
Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 16 at this track Bm58 on February 19 over 1350m, neck behind Tupoleu carrying 59.5kg at $20. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 14 at Murray Bridge Cg&E Bm58 on February 5 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind The Golden Fist with 59.5kg at $14. Will take plenty of beating.
1
TODD PANNELL
White, Red Crossed Sashes, Stars Sleeves And Cap
5 62531 TUPOLEU
STUART GOWER
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
C L Evans, Mrs P J Evans & Miss L A Evans
Form hard to fault. Last start won by a neck at this track Bm58 February 19 over 1350m defeating Big Mav carrying 58kg at $6. The run before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 10 at Morphettville Parks 0-56 on January 29 over 1250m, long-neck behind Meg's Magic carrying 59kg at $6. Among the better chances.
8
ISAAC SIT
Yellow, Red Hooped Sleeves And Cap
6 0x81 BLISSFUL BAY
DARRYL DODSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
D I Dodson, B W Crowell, Mrs L J Crowell, J B O'Rourke, R J Wilson & S J O'Rourke
Third-up today. First-up eased back early on 8th of 10 at Naracoorte 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 16 over 1200m, 6 len behind Morlaix carrying 58kg at $20. Last start scored a big 3.5 len win at Penola 3yo+ Mdn-Sw March 2 over 1300m defeating Raramuri carrying 58kg at $41. Worth a look.
3
KAYLA CROWTHER
Cerise, Yellow Braces, Lime Sleeves And Cap
7 46830 STORM THE FORTRESS
KYM HEALY
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs R I Cole, B T Reeves, Miss K M Eishold, Mrs Lorna Eishold, M R Neumann, P M Cole & T D Bloxsom
At the latest run ran last of 12 at Oakbank Bm56 on March 5 over 1100m, 11 len behind Vallencourt carrying 61.5kg at $41. The start before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Kingscote Bm58 on February 22 over 1050m, neck behind Babayka with 60.5kg at $18. Can't have off that run.
7
CONNOR MURTAGH
Black, White Five Diamonds, White Cap
8 90366 I'M KENNY
DARREN & AIMEE MAGRO
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
D E Magro, M J Trimboli, M R Dean, S J H Edwards & J H Edwards
Useful type. Most recently 6th of 13 at this track 0-58 on February 19 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind The Back Page with 59kg at $9.50. The start before that led to the turn then faded 6th of 10 at Morphettville Parks Bm66 on February 1 over 1550m, 5 len behind Just Like Lisa with 52.5kg at $13. Deserves consideration.
2
ROCHELLE MILNES
Orange, Black Maltese Cross, Red Sleeves, Black And Orange Quartered Cap
9 4660x KIRKLISTON BLU
ROSLYN DAY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Kirkliston Stud (Mgr: J M Thompson), Ms T T Lucas, S J Speziale, Mrs M McIvor, C J Burton, S Ursino, G J Evain & S Ovari
Resumes from a spell. Not seen since he finished last of 11 at Gawler Bm56 October 25 over 1700m, 17 len behind Esky carrying 61kg at $11. At his first start won by 0.6 len Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn-Sw July 13 over 1400m slow track defeating Commissions with 57.5kg at $101. Wait and see how he comes up.
8
M NUNES
Black And Silver Quarters, Red Sleeves And Cap
10 1x94 TAINO ROCKET
DAVID JOLLY
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Grand Syndicates Jamaica
Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 9 at Morphettville 3yo Bm64 on February 8 over 1050m, 6 len behind Steel Tsunami with 58kg at $10. Second run from a spell got back early 4th of 7 at this track Cl1 on February 19 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Mine All Mine carrying 59kg at $7. Might struggle again.
11
J POTTER
Black, Gold Star, Checked Sleeves And Cap
11 450x1 MORLAIX
STUART PADMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs A A Padman, D Trow, R Anictomatis, H P Nairn, M E Pittman, Dr R Van Dissel, D P West, A C Burchard & R F Mcclure
Second-up. First-up after seven months favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Naracoorte 3yo+ Mdn-Sw February 16 over 1200m defeating French Love carrying 56kg at $1.90. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Bordertown 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 26 over 1550m, on rain affected going; 0.5 len behind Inaugural with 55.5kg at $3.50. Tougher here and the ratings indicate she will struggle to feature in the finish.
13
JACOB OPPERMAN
Red, Gold Stars And Cap
12 66x91 PACIFIC JEWEL
AARON BAIN & NED TAYLOR
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
G W Evans
Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 12 at Morphettville Parks 3yo+ F&M Mdn-Sw on January 29 over 1000m, 11 len behind Beurre Rouge with 55.5kg at $10. Second run from a spell came from midfield and won by a neck at Naracoorte 3yo+ Mdn-Sw February 16 over 1430m defeating Hot Strut carrying 56kg at $4.40. Harder here.
14
TAYLOR JOHNSTONE
Red, Black And White Checked Halves, Black Cuffs, Black And White Checked Cap
13 64205 TRES BELLE
SHAYNE & CHELSEA CAHILL
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Farmhouse Holdings Pty Ltd (Mgr: P Payne), Black Caviar Racing (Mgr: L A Yates), Spike Inc (Mgr: M J Cosgrove), Mrs P Rayson, Mrs N T Borzillo, A Bruno, D R Horrell, FBPC Racing (Mgr: J Foster), G D Wooller, D W Bailey, C Jones, S D Tonkin, P Kristoris & Mrs S M Kristoris
At the latest run 5th of 10 at Seymour Bm58 on February 12 over 1600m, 6 len behind Powerful Torque with 59kg at $6.50. The start before that second last of 11 at Horsham Bm58 on January 28 over 1400m, 5 len behind Divine Turf with 57kg at $4. Needs to do more.
12
MS S METCALFE
Navy Blue, White Band, White And Black Hooped Sleeves And Striped Cap
14 75622 IN THE DARKNESS
JESSICA TZAFERIS
6YO  GREY  MARE 57.0KG
J Tzaferis, S Tzaferis, D J Murphy, S Morwood, A Tzaferis, Mrs J Di Pinto, N Brook & B D Slater, Too Big For Flippers (Mgr: K Kaldawi), Groovin Syndications (Mgr: Z Tzaferis)
Form hard to fault. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at Oakbank Bm56 on March 5 over 1400m, nose behind Greenidge with 58.5kg at $11. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Kingscote Bm58 on February 22 over 1360m, long-neck behind Exalted Kate carrying 57kg at $15. Sure to run well again.
6
JESSICA TZAFERIS
Green, Pink Checked Sash, White Sleeves, Green Cap
15 30460 GRINZINGER ACE
EMMA HUBBARD
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
M D Tuckfield, Mrs E D Tuckfield & Mrs E Tuckfield
Most recently ran last of 13 at this track Bm56 on February 19 over 2050m, 13 len behind Bush Inference with 60.5kg at $5.50. The run before that 6th of 11 at Morphettville Cl2 on February 8 over 1600m, 3 len behind Swycho carrying 57kg at $21. Gate makes it tough.
15
JAKE TOEROEK
Light Blue And Purple Diamonds, Light Blue Cap, Purple Pom Pom
16 8x340 ROKABYE WARRIOR
GORDON RICHARDS & DAMIEN MOYLE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
C A Reynolds,G J Blight,S M Patching,Ms J Heaney,Miss C J Watson,R M Warnock,T W Sweeney,Ms A J Mitchell,S F Yeates,J Reuther,M H East,C A Murdock,D W Johns,W Chadwick,T J Chadwick,M Dixon,Ms R Ousey & Impulsive Syn (Mgr:Mrs N D Chadwick)
At the latest run ran last of 11 at Balaklava 0-62 on February 23 over 1400m, 5 len behind Last War carrying 58kg at $4. The race before that 4th of 8 at Morphettville Parks 4yo+ 0-66 on February 15 over 1250m, 2.75 len behind Beauty Rising with 54kg at $8. Chance if near his best.
1
ALANA LIVESEY
Blue, White Seams, Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
17 68x46 ALLEGEDLY
EMMA HUBBARD
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
B M Harris, J L Budgen, D J Myers, B W George, P P O'Loughlin, P Vuaran, W Henry, C T Harris, M I McRostie, R M Milne, Mrs N Myers, N Myers, A T Van Mierlo, Ms E Hubbard & M R Haines
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 12 at Murray Bridge Cl2 on February 5 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Press Express with 54.5kg at $41. Second-up got back early 6th of 10 at Balaklava 4yo+ Bm56 on February 23 over 1200m, 4 len behind Streetcar Apollo carrying 57.5kg at $14. This no easier and others rate better.
9
BROOKE KING
Light Blue And Purple Diamonds, Light Blue Cap, Purple Pom Pom
18 09600 LI'L HANK
JUDY STREETS
9YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
P A Van Schaik, T W Van Schiak, Ms A R Axford, W R McFarlane, D G Wyatt & J D Frew
Most recently ran last of 13 at this track 0-58 on February 19 over 1600m, 14 len behind The Back Page with 54kg at $21. The start before that 11th of 14 at Murray Bridge Cg&E Bm58 on February 5 over 1400m, 6 len behind The Golden Fist with 52kg at $41. Others are better placed.
16
Orange, Black Coastal Thoroughbreds Logo, Sleeves And Cap