Warwick   09 May 2024
 
GOING: G(3)

GERAN RACING BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1500m

Track: GOOD 3     Rail: True. (Pent: 4.92).  

Tempo strong with Scenic Rim and Van Gogh pushing forward. MORITZ GIRL (12) is an improver from a leading metro barn and is building a promising record. She is third up now and her NSW form reads extra well. Has weight relief and Damien Thornton is reunited. HALF CROWN (11) is genuine and his best is good enough. Peaks for this and goes wet and dry. Maps for the run of the race. DEMON DELIVERA (8) brings strong form overall form. Led unexpectedly at Ipswich last time as a firm favourite and it didn't work out. He will be looking to find cover today and should be right in it. MISHANI SPARTAN (2) just missed this grade at Toowoomba and will be fitter. The 3kg claim brings him into it. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Moritz Girl.
1 23351 DOCTOR TEEKAY
MARK CURRIE
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs D T Currie & T Khoury
Last start won by 0.5 len at Rockhampton Cl6-Sw May 2 over 1300m on a soft track defeating Fastconi carrying 58.5kg at $6. The race before that got back early 5th of 10 at Toowoomba Bm70 on April 6 over 1200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Spooky Spirit carrying 60.5kg at $10. Last-start winner worth including
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JACE MCMURRAY
White, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Red sleeves,Royal Blue Striped ,royal blue cap,red Quartered
2 80x04 MISHANI SPARTAN
LES ROSS
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Mishani Enterprises (Mgr: M D Crooks)
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up second last of 12 at Eagle Farm Cl6 on April 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Bubba's Bay carrying 51kg at $101. Last start 4th of 12 at Toowoomba Bm70 on April 27 over 1300m, 0.9 len behind Spooky Spirit with 60.5kg at $26. Looks ready to find his best.
4
TOM ORR
SKY BLUE, WHITE SLEEVES AND CAP
3 92116 VAN GOGH
HARRY RICHARDSON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
F J Manwaring & Mrs J G Manwaring
Comes off a 49 day let-up. Last start 6th of 8 at Ipswich Bm65 on March 21 over 2180m, 5.5 len behind Aliraaj carrying 60kg at $6. The race before that won by a head at Ipswich Bm62 February 29 over 2200m in soft going defeating Shezadandi carrying 59.5kg at $17. Worth a look.
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SOPHIE WILCOCK
YELLOW, RED SASH AND SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS
4 329x8 CHASING JACKLEY
A ROSS & T SWEENEY
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
D P Alston & Ms S E Nation
Second-up. First-up after four months 8th of 11 at Ipswich Bm65 on April 24 over 1200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Radiant Remi carrying 59kg at $61. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Gatton Bm65 on September 7 over 1600m, 6 len behind Too Hard To Refuse carrying 59kg at $9. Unlikely to threaten.
1
KIRK MATHESON
Black, White Checks, Cerise Sleeves, Cerise Cap, Black Collar, Cerise Cuffs, Cerise Peak
5 11840 PREPOTENT
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
KO & KC Thoroughbred Racing Group Pty Ltd (Mgr: K J O'Brien), C G Geran, L K P Maxwell, A C Scott, B C Scott, R J Hawkswell, B J J Power, K Cleary, C Jones, C J Creevey, Mrs C E Head, T Newberry, K J O'Brien & K W Cockburn
Useful type. Most recently 10th of 12 at Toowoomba Bm70 on April 27 over 1300m, 6 len behind Spooky Spirit with 59.5kg at $12. The run before that 4th in a small field at Ipswich Bm78 on March 16 over 1350m, 2 len behind Start Strutting carrying 56kg at $3.30. Expected to finish much closer.
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S CORMACK
WHITE,PINK CHECKS,NAVY YOKE,KO Racing Logos,PINK COLLAR,WHITE SLEEVES,PINK CHECKS,NAVY HALVED,PINK CAP,WHITE CHECKS,NAVY POM POM
6 91631 RUBY'S LAD
PAUL WALLACE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
B M Ahern & Mrs A B Ahern
At the latest run won by a head at Thangool Bm60 April 29 over 1600m defeating Lonergy with 63kg at $9. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Toowoomba Bm70 on April 13 over 1920m, 3.5 len behind Heleva Deel with 57kg at $12. This is going to test him.
6
LESLIE TILLEY
BLUE, WHITE BAND AND ARMBANDS, CERISE CAP
7 3x471 SCENIC RIM
DIANE G MURPHY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
D Murphy
Useful type. At the latest run favourite; won by a head at Gatton Bm62 April 19 over 1400m defeating Sienna's Award carrying 60.5kg at $2.60. The race before that failed to make an impression; 7th of 10 at Toowoomba Bm60 on March 28 over 1300m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Demon Delivera carrying 60kg at $10. Won last start and consider again.
10
JUSTIN HUXTABLE
PINK, BROWN CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, PINK CAP, BROWN CHECKS, WHITE POM POM
8 01194 DEMON DELIVERA
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
M J Webster, J F Faux, B E Humphreys, Mrs K M Webster, C G Geran, B M Moody, K J O'Brien, L Palaziol, J Dale, T J Bermingham & The Bribie Initiative (Mgr: J Bickley)
Useful gelding. Most recently 4th of 7 at Ipswich Cl4 on April 24 over 1690m, on heavy track; 2.75 len behind Sherriff Cody with 55.5kg at $3.30. Before that 9th of 16 at Doomben Bm78 on April 13 over 1350m, 4.5 len behind Sonora carrying 55kg at $6.50. Winning hope.
8
KARL ZECHNER
Navy Blue, White H Inside Wreath, White Cap
9 295x8 SEMAPHORE GIRL
STEPHEN KIRKWOOD
8YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
A Lyons & Mrs G R Lyons
Second-up. First-up after three months eased back early on 8th of 12 at Toowoomba Bm70 on April 27 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Spooky Spirit carrying 57.5kg at $81. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by a head at Toowoomba Bm70 August 26 over 1625m defeating Steinbrenner with 56.5kg at $9.50. Fitter but must improve sharply.
3
NATHAN FAZACKERLEY
MAROON, YELLOW FIVE STARS, MAROON sleeves, YELLOW STARS,MAROON cap, YELLOW QUARTERED CAP
10 7x680 CRACK OF DOOM
ROCHELLE PEREIRA
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Ms R A Pereira, A McKenna, Mrs L Coley, Miss R Coley, G S Miles, Ms S M O'Connor, Little Miss Kranky (Mgr: D W Brittain), G Walker, L McLeish & A Salomoni
Last start ran last of 11 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on April 25 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 19 len behind Colleagues with 58kg at $41. The run before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track Bm62 on April 2 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind King Of Wanchai carrying 60kg at $21. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
5
CODY COLLIS
HOT PINK WITH ROYAL BLUE, PURPLE AND TURQUOISE DIAMONDS, HOT PINK SLEEVES, TURQUOISE DIAGONAL STRIPES, HOT PINK CAP, TURQUOISE DIAMONDS CAP
11 6x304 HALF CROWN
CHRIS ANDERSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
S M Driver, S A Freer, S A Grundy, P Mavratzakis, K Vanderstock, M Hanlon, M R Howard, P Shield, Bold Front Runners (Mgr: C P Bingham), J Donohue, D Byrnes, Would B Kings (Mgr: P J Beech), C Ballis, M Rowley & J F Harris
Useful type. Last start 4th of 11 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on April 25 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Colleagues with 58.5kg at $9.50. The start before that sat on the pace before fading 12th of 14 at Ipswich Bm62 on April 1 over 1350m, slow going 9 len behind Talk Time carrying 60.5kg at $10. Has a low draw and has claims.
2
M HELLYER
White, Pale Blue Star, Striped Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
12 43x84 MORITZ GIRL
ANNABEL NEASHAM
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Race With Lizzie 1 (E Jelfs), AHT Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (A Tighe), D Charlton, Dr B Edwards, Letmar Investments Pty Ltd (L Durney), M Campbell, A McMurray, P Campbell, P McMurray, G Coward, Magic Bloodstock Racing (P Tighe), J Van Buynder, Hon. G Williamson, X Men Racing (M Cant), Raphie & E Jelfs
Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 12 at Doomben F&M Bm65 on April 3 over 1200m, 8 len behind Typhoon Taavi with 58.5kg at $9.50. Last start 4th of 12 at Beaudesert Cl2 on April 25 over 1400m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Badgers Nuts carrying 57.5kg at $4. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
7
DAMIEN THORNTON
NAVY BLUE, PINK SEAMS, WHITE SLEEVES
13 48955 IRISH SALLY
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
C G Geran, Miss J M Moody, N J Moulds, Ms V J Cooper, D S Smith, S J Collis, W A THomas, Ms P L Gibbs, Mrs S Garmeister, B Garmeister, J C Warden, A J Catlow, D B Richardson, J Fitzpatrick, R D Black, Mrs R L Black, Cooby Park Racing (Mgr: J A Ward) & King of Spades (Mgr: M J Mulvey)
Last start got back early 5th of 7 at Ipswich Cl4 on April 24 over 1690m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Sherriff Cody carrying 54kg at $26. The start before that 5th of 8 at Toowoomba Bm58 on April 13 over 1625m, 4.5 len behind Fast Lady with 60.5kg at $7.50. Tested from a wide gate.
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LANDAN SYKES
RED, WHITE SEAMS AND CUFFS, BLACK CAP
14 32x07 LORD LUKER
KURT GOLDMAN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Miss B S Scott, T G Johnston, G M Johnston, K E Goldman, J Molony & N J Thomson
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 10th of 12 at Doomben Cg&E Bm65 on April 3 over 1200m, 4 len behind Mount Fuji with 58.5kg at $21. Last start 7th of 12 at Beaudesert Cl2 on April 25 over 1400m, in the wet; 5 len behind Badgers Nuts with 59.5kg at $17. May need another.
1
Gold, White Armbands And Cap
15 10x15 FLASH ZARIZ
MS N HEMMINGS
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
Bileena Stud (Mgr: Mrs N R Hemmings)
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming settled well back; won by a nose at Gatton 0 - 58 April 19 over 1100m defeating Duchess Of Milan with 59kg at $61. Second-up eased back early on 5th of 10 at Kilcoy Cg&E Bm58 on May 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Anarchy with 60.5kg at $6. Passing.
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DARK GREEN, PURPLE SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP