Casino   03 May 2025
 
GOING: H(10)

BRETT HARLEY BUILDING KYOGLE CUP BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP 1200m

Track: Heavy 10   Rain (Max: 22)   Rail: True.  

Divine Rendezvous to go to the lead at a genuine tempo. DAZZLING ROBERT (5) missed the kick then worked home impressively to finish a close third last start over 1300m at Ballina. Needs to jump cleanly over this shorter trip but if he behaves this is well within his reach. VETOED (6) returns from a ten-week break and protects a 100% top three record when fresh from a spell. Beaten a whisker when resuming last prep over this trip at Grafton. Major contender. NEOCLASSICISM (1) is back for a sixth campaign. Regularly in the placings but rarely wins. Good fresh performer racing over his pet trip so he looks a sound each-way proposition. EMPRESS OF MILAN (10) resumes after a four-month break. Needs more ground but from the inside gate might sneak into the money while fresh. DIVINE RENDEZVOUS (12) is back in her right grade today and can figure in the finish. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen to be with Dazzling Robert.
1 2050x NEOCLASSICISM
ALLAN CHAU
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 66.0KG
H L Chau, Mrs C Ng, W S Chau, K P Chau, W Y Kan, Mrs A Paget, M Paget, K Y Lee, M K Yeung, R Yu, K K Chan, L Ho & K Wong
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation 12th of 14 at Lismore Bm58 February 22 over 1526m, 6 len behind Katdeel with 61.5kg at $31. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Lismore Bm58 June 18 over 1110m slow track defeating Ronny Rock Art carrying 58kg at $5. Excellent chance.
9
BELLA YOUNGBERRY
Deep Red, Cream Epaulettes And Cap
2 420x5 FERRY ROAD
LEO CLAPHAM
3YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
S J Clapham, J S Rowsell, J M J Innes, R T Manning, S C Stenner, B Birmingham, G W Keep, D J Loader & B Shedden
Second run back. First-up after two months got back early 5th of 8 at Ballina Ctry Cl1 on April 8 over 1000m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Pareto carrying 57.5kg at $41. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Lismore Mdn-Sw December 20 over 1110m on a soft track defeating Monarch Express with 57.5kg at $61. Fitter and not hopeless.
6
STEPHEN CUMMINS
Red, Yellow Diamond And Cap
3 44057 TAPIS MAGIQUE
JOHN GILMORE
6YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
W K Franklin
Most recently settled back and ran on when 7th of 11 at Gold Coast Poly Bm55 on April 5 over 1200m, 3 len behind Shapin Power with 57.5kg at $12. The start before that second last in a small field at Gold Coast Cl3-Sw on March 22 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Great Barrier Reef carrying 56kg at $41. Not the roughest.
11
LEANNE BOYD
White, Royal Blue Shooting Star, Royal Blue Cap
4 4x702 BUSH WARRIOR
TONY NEWING
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs J N Grimshaw
Returns from a 56-day let-up. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Tottenham Pic Cup on March 8 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Laisvas with 64kg at $4. Before that ran last of 11 at Orange Ctry Bm58 on February 28 over 1300m, 6 len behind Sports Page carrying 57.5kg at $61. Faces a tough assignment this time.
3
MATTHEW MCGUREN
Green, Yellow Spots, Sleeves And Cap
5 04693 DAZZLING ROBERT
OWEN GLUE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Vincent Park (Mgr: J V Donnelly)
At the latest run 3rd of 7 at Ballina Bm58 on April 8 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 0.7 len behind Friend In Need with 53.5kg at $4.80. The run before that 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. Leading prospect.
10
D PEISLEY
Green, Red And White Hoops, Red And White Armbands, Red Cap
6 x250x VETOED
DENNIS DWANE
5YO  BROWN  MARE 60.0KG
Ms L Cook, M C Dwane & Z W Flanagan Boyd
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign when last of 12 at Lismore Nrra Champ February 22 over 1410m, 13 len behind Tribeca Star with 54kg at $151. First up last campaign second of 13 at Grafton Ctry Bm58 January 27 over 1200m, soft track; a nose behind Key Legend with 56kg at $11. Gun fresh performer who is likely to feature.
8
NORIYUKI MASUDA
Gold, Blue Stripes, Gold Cap
7 46872 MOUNT DOVE
PETER QUINLAN
4YO  BROWN  MARE 60.0KG
T P Quinlan, Ms K L Sealey, N J E Lovett, Mrs J M Parsons, P M Ross, C Oakes, R Oakes & M A Knox
Most recently 2nd of 11 at Goondiwindi Bm50 on April 12 over 1200m, on a slow track; nose behind Este Dia with 59kg at $4.60. The run before that 7th of 11 at Toowoomba Bm58 on April 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Downey carrying 56.5kg at $21. Looks safely held this time.
5
SARIAH CHAMPKIN
Royal Blue, White Horseshoes, Sleeves And Cap
8 0669x KING OF SWING
DAVID & MARCUS SCANES
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M D Scanes, B J Morris, Ms M E Massey, C McDonald, T Morris, Miss I B Walsh, J J Davies, B D Sizer, H K Sizer, L O'reilly, M Thompson & Miss A M Brown
First-up. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Lismore Cl1-Sw January 5 over 2110m, 7 len behind Iberian Ruler carrying 59kg at $26. When resuming last campaign second last of 14 at Doomben Cl1 May 29 over 1350m, soft track; 7 len behind Brasco with 58kg at $61. See how he returns.
7
JADE HAMPSON
Navy Blue, White Stars And Sleeves, Navy Blue Seams, White Stars Cap
9 x7656 WATCHGUARD
STEPHEN LEE
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Racing88 Pty Ltd & S B Lee
Returns from a 42-day let-up. Last start 6th of 9 at Grafton Cl1 on March 22 over 1181m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Press Yes carrying 52kg at $6.50. The start before that 5th of 9 at Grafton Ctry Cl1 on March 16 over 1175m, 3.5 len behind Airswing carrying 55kg at $16. One for the trifecta players.
2
JETT NEWMAN
Orange, Black Maltese Cross, Black Cap
10 1886x EMPRESS OF MILAN
TAS MORTON
4YO  BR/BL  MARE 56.0KG
S G Morton
Resuming after a spell of four months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at Port Macquarie Cl1-Sw January 3 over 1800m, soft track; 5 len behind Tiwi Girl with 55kg at $13. When resuming last campaign fifth of 11 at Kempsey Ctry Mdn October 8 over 1450m, soft track; 4 len behind Hudson's Lenny with 58kg at $21. Expected to run well.
1
JEFF KEHOE
Pale Blue, Orange Maltese Cross, Sleeves And Cap
11 96794 SHINTARO LASS
JASON REILLY
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
J B Reilly & K J Upton
Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 9 at Grafton Bm50 on March 22 over 1610m, in the wet; 3 len behind Intentional Lass carrying 57kg at $10. The race before that settled back and ran on when 9th of 13 at Grafton Bm58 on March 16 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Next Pay Run carrying 53.5kg at $31. Strong contender on her best form.
5
MS YVETTE LEWIS
Maroon, White Diablo, Yellow Halved Sleeves
12 64848 DIVINE RENDEZVOUS
STEPHANIE SIXTUS
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
P D & P M Gray
Dual acceptor. Last start 8th of 11 at Ipswich Bm58 on April 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Indaza with 54kg at $151. Before that 4th of 11 at Goondiwindi Bm50 on April 12 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Este Dia carrying 54.5kg at $11. Has ability and can feature on her best form.
4
JASON TAYLOR
Dark Blue, Pink Diamond, Diamonds On Sleeves, Diamond Cap
13 088x9 HELL OF A LOVE
BRETT BELLAMY
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Lyndhurst Stud (Mgr: J J Kruger)
Second run back. First-up after seven months ran last of 9 at Ballina Mdn-Sw on April 8 over 1000m, on a wet track; 17 len behind Hare Street carrying 57kg at $91. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Kempsey 3yo Mdn on June 20 over 1250m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Pocket Eights carrying 55kg at $26. Fitter but hard to see her featuring.
4
P GRAHAM
Green, Purple Quarters, White Sleeves And Cap