Ballina   08 Apr 2025
 
GOING: H(10)

DOUSE FIRE PROTECTION BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1300m

Track: HEAVY 10   Rain (Max: 23)   Rail: True .  

Strong tempo assured from Icon Of Style and Dupont leading the charge. PER CAPITA (3) smart on his day and undefeated on his home track. Came from near last on the turn when an unlucky second over 1400m at Grafton in similar company. Tempo suits and has the figures to take this out. KEY LEGEND (1) chasing his fourth win from six starts and like the way he attacked the line with the 61kg when scoring over 1420m at Grafton. Gets map favours here and can win again. CASEBOLT (12) has returned in good order this preparation and gives the impression she's ready for this trip after finishing a narrow third over 1181m at Grafton. Each way contender. EXPLICABLE (2) kept fresh for this and the visors come off after disappointing when tenth over 1700m at Ipswich. Ran second in a 900m Gold Coast trial and his lone victory came over this trip. Respect. SUGGESTED PLAY: Per Capita to win.
1 14171 KEY LEGEND
TONY NEWING
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 63.0KG
Mrs S L Newing, A W Newing, R J Newing, G A Pride, J D Bransby, B Rimmer, E Flayey, C M Yates, L Windshuttle & S Ghosn
Useful gelding. Returns from a 43-day let-up. Most recently won by 0.8 len at Grafton Bm58 February 24 over 1420m defeating Yukanuma with 61kg at $3.80. Before that led to the turn then faded 7th of 9 at Grafton Ctry Cl4 Prev on February 4 over 1206m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Zanardee's Lane carrying 55kg at $10. Excellent prospects in this suitable race.
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Red, White Crossed Sashes And Sleeves
2 43x50 EXPLICABLE
MARCUS WILSON
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
ZORLU Group PTY LTD (Mgr: S Kaya), H Hakki, C Pappas, J Damiano & Mrs S Rammohan Shetty
Third-up today. Not raced for 48 days. Resuming 5th of 15 at Gold Coast Bm58 on January 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Ocean Alps with 61kg at $13. Second-up ran last of 10 at Ipswich Cl1 on February 19 over 1700m, 75 len behind Pele Princess with 59.5kg at $19. Right in the mix.
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JAI WILLIAMS
Red, White Circle With Z Inside, Halved Sleeves, Star Cap
3 1x602 PER CAPITA
JORDAN LEE
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
En Avant Racing (Mgr: Ms A Stewart), C J Smith, B S Ciurleo, C J Dawson, B Nicolaou, E J Skinner, T P Rolfe, T T Clark, M T Clark, B R Skinner, J G Arnold, M Brentson, L Northam, H J Lyons & L Brennan
Useful gelding. Last start 2nd of 12 at Grafton Bm58 on March 16 over 1400m, slow going head behind Havieron carrying 57kg at $8. Before that second last of 14 at Lismore Bm58 on February 22 over 1526m, 9 len behind Katdeel carrying 58kg at $8.50. Expected to feature prominently again.
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LEAH MARTYN
Orange, Black Maltese Cross, Black Cap
4 x7914 UNDER TWENTY TWO
ANDREW PARRAMORE
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
P C Richardson & Mrs P A Richardson
Racing well. Most recently 4th of 12 at Grafton Bm58 on March 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Havieron with 60kg at $3.10. The race before that favourite; won by a nose at this track Ctry Bm58 February 14 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Hardley Grey carrying 58kg at $11. Not far away last start. Sure to be thereabouts.
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SHAE WILKES
Tartan, White Sleeves And Cap
5 926x8 DUPONT
DENNIS DWANE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms L Cook
Second run back. First-up after two months 8th of 11 at Grafton Bm58 on March 22 over 1410m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Hardley Grey carrying 60kg at $13. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Ipswich Cl1 on October 7 over 1350m, 3 len behind Rashford with 57kg at $9. Looking elsewhere for the winner.
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L P ROLLS
Gold, Blue Stripes, Gold Cap
6 15626 SUPERZOOM
MARCUS WILSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
W S Racing, B L Hannon, Miss D M Andrew, J R Makepeace, Mrs K Flannery, Mrs C L Hohnke, B Hohnke, L M Brett, Mrs K L Brett, N Zappone, L Vidler, P Harris, P J Askew, Where There's A Will & J W Wake
Most recently 6th of 12 at Eagle Farm Cl1 on March 12 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Rhuvaal carrying 57.5kg at $11. The race before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 12 at Gold Coast Cl2-Sw on February 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Hulkamania carrying 55.5kg at $19. This race looks too tough.
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D PEISLEY
White, Winners Stall Racing Logo, Navy And Maroon Checked Sleeves And Cap
7 9879x ZATTASTAR
JACK BRUCE
7YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
G J Kreutzer, Mrs T L Kreutzer & B Beling
Dual acceptor. Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at Toowoomba Bm70 November 23 over 1300m, soft track; 6 len behind Bella Babe with 54kg at $61. When resuming last campaign seventh of 12 at Ipswich Bm58 July 11 over 1200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Power Flash carrying 57kg at $21. Will take great benefit from this run.
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BEN LOOKER
Navy Blue, Cerise Stars, White Sleeves, Cerise Armbands, Stars Cap
8 628x9 FRIEND IN NEED
MARYANN BROSNAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Miss M Brosnan & Miss J Brosnan
Second run back. First-up after seven months ran last of 9 at Beaudesert Bm60 on March 17 over 1400m, 4 len behind Speed Map with 56kg at $41. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Toowoomba Cl1 on July 20 over 1300m, 6 len behind Talana with 54.5kg at $21. Plenty of improvement to come.
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ADIN THOMPSON
White, Black Seams
9 5492x ICON OF STYLE
JASON REILLY
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
J B Reilly & K J Upton
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second of 8 at Bowraville Bm45 November 23 over 1370m, soft track; 0.9 len behind Give It A Nudge carrying 60.5kg at $2.10. Previously first up; eighth of 12 at Lismore Cl1 July 26 over 1110m, 7 len behind Jewels Statement carrying 53.5kg at $81. Prefer to see how she returns.
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EMILY FARR
Maroon, White Diablo, Yellow Halved Sleeves
10 50469 DAZZLING ROBERT
OWEN GLUE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Vincent Park (Mgr: J V Donnelly)
At the latest run eased back early on 9th of 12 at Grafton Bm58 on March 16 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Havieron with 57kg at $12. The start before that 6th of 14 at Lismore Bm58 on February 22 over 1526m, 3 len behind Katdeel carrying 57.5kg at $21. Nicely placed and shouldn't be far away.
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JETT NEWMAN
Green, Red And White Hoops, Red And White Armbands, Red Cap
11 0x250 VETOED
DENNIS DWANE
5YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
Ms L Cook, M C Dwane & Z W Flanagan Boyd
Comes here off a 45-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 12 at Lismore Nrra Champ on February 22 over 1410m, 13 len behind Tribeca Star with 54kg at $151. The race before that 5th of 11 at this track Ctry Bm58 on February 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Under Twenty Two with 57kg at $3.30. Rates highly on best form so she can turn things around.
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NORIYUKI MASUDA
Gold, Blue Stripes, Gold Cap
12 6x130 CASEBOLT
DONNA GRISEDALE
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs D M Grisedale, Mrs S Lally, M J Henderson, Mrs E Murray & S N Bloomfield
Third-up today. Resuming raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Port Macquarie Ctry Mdn-Sw February 16 over 1200m defeating Tuncurry carrying 57kg at $7.50. Second run from a spell ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Grafton Cl1 on March 22 over 1181m, in the wet; 1.0 len behind Press Yes with 55kg at $7. Well placed. Terrific chance to return to winning form.
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Navy Blue And White Quarters, Navy Blue And White Stars, Sleeves And Cap
13 x3340 SURCOTE
RENITA BEATON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
T L Schmetzer, R A Clarke, J P Warren, S Rock, D J Blackmore, W J Turner & A Wong
Dual acceptor. Most recently 11th of 13 at Grafton Bm58 on March 16 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Next Pay Run with 53.5kg at $21. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at this track Cg&E Bm58 on February 14 over 1000m, slow going 3 len behind Luvarchie carrying 57kg at $12. Not keen on his chances.
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Deep Navy Blue, White Diagonal Half, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
14 558x8 MILAGRO
ROCHELLE PEREIRA
7YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ms R A Pereira, I A Heilig, Little Miss Kranky (Mgr: D W Brittain) & L D Bailey
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after four months eased back early on 8th of 13 at Sunshine Coast F&M Bm58 on March 23 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Make It So carrying 56.5kg at $31. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Warwick Cl3 on April 2 2024 over 1350m, 1.2 len behind Dragon Song with 54.5kg at $9. Out of her depth.
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Red, Four White Vees Inside Diamonds, Black Vees Inside Diamonds On Sleeves
15 67708 MARLEEDOONE
SAMANTHA MCGUREN
7YO  GR/BR  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs M S Cook
Last start second last of 11 at Grafton Bm58 on March 22 over 1410m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Hardley Grey carrying 55kg at $21. The run before that 7th of 12 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Cl1 on March 2 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Mr Villa with 55kg at $21. Very hard to entertain.
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Turquoise, Black Stripes And Sleeves, White Clovers, Black Cap, Turquoise Seams