Devonport   13 Jul 2025
 
GOING: G

Seba Sheetmetal Benchmark 64 Handicap 1880m

Track: SYNTHETIC     Rail: True.  

A race that lacks early pressure on paper. CHICANE (1) brings a win and close-up placing over this trip in stronger grade. The 2kg claims helps offset some of the weight rise in lesser company and he maps for a soft run. A bounce is likely. GODDESS OF ROCK (9) comes back in trip off a nose defeat at Hobart. She's won 2/3 here and at this distance. She should be right in it. HAPPY CLAN (2) placed at Hobart in the same contest. Has his first start on the synthetic and can't be ruled out. SUGOI LEGEND (4) surprised when winning that race. Carries more weight but keeps a top hoop. MANHATTAN NIGHTS (3) seeks the hat-trick in stronger and will get every chance to go on. SUGGESTED PLAY: With Chicane.
1 51412 CHICANE
MICHAEL TRINDER
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
B R Diprose & Mrs M Diprose
Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track Bm70 on June 29 over 1880m, 1.5 len behind Shy Guy carrying 56.5kg at $4.20. The race before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a nose at this track Bm72 June 15 over 1880m defeating Shy Guy carrying 54.5kg at $8. Expected to go well again.
3
CHRISTOPHER PANG
Gold, Royal Blue Spot
2 30153 HAPPY CLAN
JOHN KEYS
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
J L Keys & Ms H M Colgrave
Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Hobart Bm64 on June 22 over 2100m, slow going 1.5 len behind Sugoi Legend carrying 59kg at $7. The start before that 5th of 10 at Hobart Bm66 on June 8 over 2100m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Golden Prophet with 58kg at $7.50. A key runner.
7
TY WHEELER
Maroon, Lime Shamrocks And Hooped Sleeves, Lime Cap
3 24911 MANHATTAN NIGHTS
JOHN BLACKER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms P M Cawthen, J K Blacker, P C Bennett, T J Bennett, J R Morton, W C Bradnam, M G Baker, Ms K M Clark, R P McDonald, D P Kerr, I G Roles, Ms E K Ackerley, Miss C J Treloar, P J Morehouse & R W Cooke
Most recently favourite; won by 0.5 len at this track Mdn/Cl1-Sw June 29 over 1880m defeating Geegee Aunty Jess carrying 59kg at $2.20. Before that favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track Mdn-Sw June 15 over 1650m defeating Geegee Aunty Jess with 57kg at $12. Harder but is going well.
2
JACKSON RADLEY
White, Pink Diamond, Armbands And Cap
4 92571 SUGOI LEGEND
ROWAN HAMER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
E Sakareassen, Miss C R Pyke, A R John, J P Pearce, Mrs A N Pearce, Ms S Abel, B A Rockliff, D H Bowling, Miss T J Muir, J C Smith, J B Rockliff & Miss E J Wedd
Last start won by a nose at Hobart Bm64 June 22 over 2100m on a soft track defeating Goddess Of Rock with 56kg at $9. The race before that got back early 7th of 10 at Hobart Bm66 on June 8 over 2100m, slow going 2 len behind Golden Prophet carrying 55kg at $12. Could easily blow them away in the dying stages.
6
A DARMANIN
Red, Royal Blue Cross, White Border, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
5 40x76 TAHITIAN WARRIOR
PETER LUTTRELL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
P H Luttrell
Third-up today. First-up 7th of 9 at this track Cl4 on June 15 over 1350m, 7 len behind Geegees City Boy with 55kg at $71. Second-up second last of 7 at this track Cl4 on June 29 over 1650m, 9 len behind Earendel with 54kg at $61. Has the task ahead.
4
LIZZIE ANNELLS
Purple, Pink Maltese Cross, Armbands And Cap
6 31554 MATEUS
JOHN BLACKER
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
J K Blacker, Ms P M Cawthen, L Triffitt, Mrs B C Lomasney & M P Lomasney
At the latest run 4th of 7 at this track Cl4 on June 29 over 1650m, 7 len behind Earendel with 52kg at $11. The run before that second last in a small field at this track Bm72 on June 15 over 1880m, 2.5 len behind Chicane with 52.5kg at $6. Looking to others.
1
D PIRES
White, Pink Diamond, Armbands And Cap
7 17x86 ROWING POWER
STUART GANDY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Power Thoroughbreds (Mgr: W Power)
Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 8 at Hobart Bm68 on June 8 over 1430m, slow going 12 len behind Flying Billie with 55.5kg at $12. Last start got back early 6th of 9 at Hobart Bm60 on June 22 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Fiorente De Legend with 59.5kg at $21. Useful type but happy enough to avoid.
9
T BAKER
Emerald Green, Gold Shamrock, Mauve Sleeves, Gold Armbands
8 52334 FASHION FOX
JESSIE BAZAN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
D J Walsh, Mrs M P Walsh & Tasmanian Bloodstock (Mgr: Ms J R Bazan)
Form hard to fault. Most recently in a small field at this track Bm70 on June 29 over 1880m, 6 len behind Shy Guy with 54kg at $6.50. The run before that 3rd in a small field at this track Bm72 on June 15 over 1880m, 0.6 len behind Chicane carrying 54kg at $11. Sure to be prominent.
8
Green, Black Stripes, White Sleeves And Cap, Green Shamrocks
9 14262 GODDESS OF ROCK
JOHN KEYS
4YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
R J Keys, Miss J M Lee, J E Martin, B I Hyland & S J Lee-Keys
At the latest run 2nd of 7 at Hobart Bm64 on June 22 over 2100m, slow going nose behind Sugoi Legend carrying 54kg at $4.40. Before that eased back early on 6th of 10 at Hobart Bm66 on June 8 over 2100m, slow going 1.75 len behind Golden Prophet with 54.5kg at $7. Will take plenty of beating.
5
GEORGIE CATANIA
Pink, Black Sash And Sleeves, Pink Cap
10 06615 MIGHTYMAXI
ROWAN HAMER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
D G Eaves, N W Hall, Mrs K S Fielding, S L Aldridge, D L Howard, Miss C R Pyke & Wyncity Racing (Mgr: N W Hall)
Most recently 5th of 9 at Hobart Bm60 on June 22 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Fiorente De Legend carrying 55kg at $15. The run before that won by 0.5 len at this track Cl2 June 15 over 1650m defeating Steele My Sunshine with 52kg at $26. Risking.
10
JABEZ JOHNSTONE
Black, Green Sash And Cap
11 70943 COUP DE SPRY
GLENN STEVENSON
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
A Armitage, Mrs J M Armitage & Miss S M Armitage
Most recently 3rd in a small field at this track Bm70 on June 29 over 1880m, 6 len behind Shy Guy carrying 54kg at $5. The start before that 4th of 7 at Hobart Bm64 on June 22 over 2100m, slow going 1.75 len behind Sugoi Legend carrying 53kg at $5. Needs to find extra to beat these.
8
CODI JORDAN
Light Green, Dark Green Sleeves, Black Cap
12 87683 SOUTHERN WIND
JOHN BLACKER
7YO  GREY  GELDING 54.0KG
Ms P M Cawthen, Mrs K L Coleman, Mrs S M Turner, Ms A Forsyth & R P Hammond
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Hobart Bm60 on June 22 over 1600m, slow going 2.5 len behind Fiorente De Legend with 53kg at $26. The start before that 8th of 10 at Hobart Bm66 on June 8 over 2100m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Golden Prophet carrying 54kg at $51. Looks tested again.
3
White, Pink Diamond, Armbands And Cap