Benalla   07 May 2024
 
GOING: G

Riverbank Farm BM64 Handicap 1406m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 19)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.38).  

Strong tempo early from Juggle booting up on the rail, joined by Some Eclipse spearing over. DUNLOE (3) gave up an early lead then battled on fairly last time out to just miss the placings over this distance at Wagga. Scored two runs ago in a similar race to this at Ballarat. Big chance if he recaptures that form. RED DATES (8) was an eye-catching third over today's journey at Albury two back then felt the pinch in the Listed Bendigo Guineas last time. Big chance back in this more suitable contest. The flying KHALIDA (15) has been gunned down at her last couple over six furlongs. Might be hard to reel in with a bit less pressure up front today. MAGNUM BULLET (2) hasn't done a lot in two runs this prep but is worth another chance. Godolphin's JUGGLE (11) is second-up. Improved sharply at this stage last prep to score. Likely leader with definite claims. SUGGESTED PLAY: Finding the top pair hard to split - Dunloe just gets the verdict.
1 x880x CHRISTMAS DIAMOND
Leon & Troy Corstens
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 62.0KG
Flemington Bloodstock (Mgr: J Sawford) & J Keppel
First-up. Finished off last campaign when blinkers first time; ran last of 11 at Sandown-Hillside Bm78 September 6 over 1800m, soft track; 33 len behind Wyclif carrying 56kg at $51. First up last campaign eighth of 10 at Caulfield Bm78 July 22 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind St Lawrence with 57kg at $41. Hard to enthuse.
6
CHRISTOPHER PANG
BLACK, WHITE M, PINK AND WHITE STRIPED SLEEVES, PINK CAP, WHITE POM POM
2 52x68 MAGNUM BULLET
MICHAEL SELL
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
P L Pender, J Pennefather, Mrs C Pennefather, I R Elkner, B J Ryan, Miss A Pender, S L Brennan, G J Holdsworth, D J Morrison, G Paras, M J Coulsell, N Kouteris & Pack Ten (Mgr: C Kouteris)
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 7 at Kyneton Bm64 on April 11 over 1103m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Villianaire with 61.5kg at $4.50. Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 14 at Caulfield Bm70 on April 27 over 1200m, 4 len behind Awapuni Princess with 58.5kg at $81. Ready to find form.
2
NEIL FARLEY
GREEN, YELLOW FIVE STARS, YELLOW SLEEVES, GREEN STARS, YELLOW CAP, GREEN STARS
3 x4315 DUNLOE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel), Matha Bloodstock (Mgr: T M Scales), Fernrigg Farm (Mgr: Mrs R L Kelly), J E Mahony & J W Scott
Useful type. Last start 5th of 10 at Wagga Guinprel on April 21 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Cable Express carrying 59.5kg at $5. The race before that won by a head at Ballarat 0 - 64 March 24 over 1400m defeating Le Messager carrying 58kg at $5. Showed enough last start to suggest he can take this out.
7
HARRY COFFEY
Pink, Black MR, Sleeves, White Stripe, Black Cap, White Seams
4 1x DELUSIONALDICTATOR
A & J WILLIAMS
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Price Bloodstock Mangement Limited (Mgr: Ms J G Chapman)
SCRATCHED
10
B HIGGINS
Blue, Red And White Band, White Sleeves, Blue And Red Armbands, Quartered Cap
5 x4551 PROOINGA
VINCENT NOLEN
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
V T Nolen
Useful type. Last start won by 1.2 len at Deniliquin Cl2 April 25 over 1400m defeating Sir William Bruce carrying 59.5kg at $4.50. Before that got back early 5th of 10 at this track Bm64 on April 5 over 1412m, 1.75 len behind Magnolia Lodge carrying 58.5kg at $21. Last-start winner worth including.
9
HANNAH EDGLEY
GREEN AND BLACK HOOPS, HOOPS SLEEVES, BLACK CAP
6 381 MOONBIRD
PETER BURGUN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P W Burgun, L H Davis, Ms H F Davis, Ms R M Dale, Dr B W Wilson, Ms S R Forde, B N Cassidy, P M Phillips, J B Croft & Dr D Watson
SCRATCHED
12
MITCHELL AITKEN
SKY BLUE, white DOUBLE VEE,red VEE, RED ARMBANDS AND CAP
7 515x6 DJOCKOVIC
SIMON ZAHRA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Simon Zahra Racing Pty Ltd, J Docherty, Donald's Racing, D Fayle, J D Lanyon, T Terris, A S Wilson, Killara Racing Pty Ltd, D Godfrey, Mrs F Godfrey, Three Wise Men Racing , D W Headrick, F J Spillane, Mrs K G Spillane, Jolly Joker, M D Shea, Miss R M J Shea, D A Nesbitt, D P Krushka & J Bono
SCRATCHED
6
CELINE GAUDRAY
Black, White DW RACING LOGO, black sleeves,white halved,yellow cap,black stars
8 x3830 RED DATES
Leon & Troy Corstens
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
W F Johnstone, Mrs B R Johnstone, E Y W Tong, Mrs S Tong, M K L Tong, G W Fielding, D I Hollyman, S A Cadzow, China Horse Club Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: A K Teo), Jaybeeque Racing (Mgr: J R Quinn), Peake Racing (Mgr: P N Edwards) & Rechter Racing (Mgr: P R Rechter)
Useful type. Last start 14th of 16 at Bendigo in the LR Bdgo Guineas on April 13 over 1400m, 11 len behind War Machine carrying 56kg at $101. The race before that 3rd of 10 at Albury Albury Gneas on March 22 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Canny Hell carrying 55.5kg at $14. Watch for sharp improvement.
4
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
RED, YELLOW SIX STARS, YELLOW SLEEVES, RED HALVES, RED CAP, YELLOW STAR
9 3643x ALLGEMEINE
DEAN BINAISSE
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Bourse Bloodstock (Mgr: J E Lynch) & Mrs D Lynch
SCRATCHED
11
LACHLAN KING
Black, 888 Racing Logo, Red Pom Pom
10 27129 LADY SHALAA
DANNY O'BRIEN
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
A M & B S Racing (Mgr: B Ong Tan), Clarity (Mgr: P De Kretser), High Speed Racing (Mgr: M Fumagalli), I G C Industries (Mgr: C McMahon), J Grills, G Dummett, C Dummett, R Davis, J Douglas, Ms M Caliste, D Moriarty, S Mitchell & A Rosano
SCRATCHED
2
DANIEL MOOR
NAVY BLUE, WHITE CHECKED SLEEVES AND CAP
11 415x6 JUGGLE
JAMES CUMMINGS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Godolphin
Second run back. First-up after four months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Ballarat Bm64 on April 3 over 1000m, slow going 5.5 len behind I Miss Margie carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at Ballarat 3yo F Mdn-Sw November 15 over 1200m defeating Somebodytolove with 57kg at $7.50. Improver with definite claims.
1
J ALLEN
ROYAL BLUE
12 0x754 CAPINO
S G NOBLE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
S G Noble
Last start 4th of 12 at Deniliquin Cl2 on April 25 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Prooinga carrying 55kg at $12. The race before that 5th of 12 at Holbrook Bm45 on April 13 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Dark Legacy with 59kg at $9. Looks tested again.
10
SAMANTHA NOBLE
LIME GREEN, NAVY DIAMOND, BLACK HOOPED SLEEVES AND WHITE CAP
13 99x56 SHEZ STEAMIN'
SAAB HASAN
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
G R Dwyer, N R Thornton, Mrs D Beaurepaire, J Beaurepaire, Ms C Tan, Mrs S Scotti, J Scotti, Ms K L Dwyer & Mrs J T Dwyer
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up from last on the turn 5th of 10 at Geelong F&M Bm58 on April 12 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Peri Peri Rich carrying 55kg at $19. Second run from a spell 6th of 11 at Deniliquin Bm 50 Hcp on April 25 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Mighty Feat carrying 57kg at $2.40. Thereabouts last start but looks tested this time.
5
WINONA COSTIN
Red, White Horseshoes, Black Sleeves, Red Cap
14 1353x SOME ECLIPSE
RON HOCKLEY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
R A Hockley
Resuming after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation third in a small field at Carrathool Cl2 March 2 over 1400m, 11 len behind Sir William Bruce with 54kg at $13. When resuming last campaign second last of 10 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw July 8 over 1200m, 5 len behind More Pills carrying 59.5kg at $151. Unlikely to threaten.
8
MS HANNAH LE BLANC
LIME GREEN, YELLOW BRACES, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, BLACK CAP
15 52133 KHALIDA
TONY NOONAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
P Brown, G E Walsh, R E Cooke, J K Corridon, T J Mckenna, D A Mckenna & T G Wilkinson
Going well. Most recently set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 8 at Mornington F&M Bm58 on April 29 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Sunset Beauty with 57kg at $3.50. Before that led but faded 3rd of 10 at Pakenham Bm58 on April 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Sirius Statement carrying 60kg at $9. Nice alley and worth including.
3
MS DAKOTAH KEANE
GREEN,ROYAL BLUE HOOPS,HOOPS SLEEVES,HOOPS CAP