Port Augusta   12 Jul 2024
 
GOING: G

TACTIC Benchmark 64 Handicap 1200m

Track: GOOD   Clear (Max: 16)   Rail: True.  

Strong tempo with Big Option, Important Product and My Boy Jett leading the way. LUNAR SOLAR (1) made it two on the bounce here last start when disposing of his rivals with ease over the 1100m a fortnight ago. Strikes a similar assignment but just has to lug the extra weight. Big chance to bring up the hat-trick. MY BOY JETT (2) chased in vain behind Lunar Solar here last start when finishing third. Meets him 2kgs better this time and is yet to miss the frame at this track. Sure to be very competitive. Smaller cases can also be made for IMPORTANT PRODUCT (9) and LASTAR (6). SUGGESTED PLAY: Lunar Solar to win again.
1 01811 LUNAR SOLAR
GARRET LYNCH
6YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
Racing Sales (Mgr: E C Watt)
Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run won by 2.25 len at this track Bm62 June 23 over 1100m defeating Big Option with 58.5kg at $6.50. The run before that won by 0.7 len at this track Bm64 June 9 over 1200m defeating Classy Banner with 55.5kg at $14. Draws a nice alley and rates highly.
2
TALA HUTCHINSON
Teal, Turquoise Angled Quarters And Sleeves, Teal Cap
2 11413 MY BOY JETT
K MCKERLIE & W HORNHARDT
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
G A Tanner & Hyam Racing (Mgr: Mrs T S Hyam)
Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 10 at this track Bm62 on June 23 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Lunar Solar carrying 59.5kg at $3.30. The race before that favourite; won by 4 len at this track Cl2 May 31 over 1396m defeating Lady De Lune with 58kg at $1.60. Genuine contender under these conditions.
8
ALAN LAI
BLACK,WHITE FIVE STARS,SLEEVES,PINK STRIPE,CAP
3 x0092 BIG OPTION
NICOLE IRWIN
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs N J Irwin, D J Irwin, Mrs D P Stephenson, Mrs R M Cunningham, D L Cunningham, L M Conlon, Edo's El Caminos (Mgr: P C Scott) & Midlands Pastoral (Mgr: Miss J L Siviour)
At the latest run led but faded 2nd of 10 at this track Bm62 on June 23 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Lunar Solar with 61kg at $15. Before that second last of 10 at Morphettville Parks 1Mw-Ly on June 8 over 1250m, 7 len behind Master Montaro carrying 55.5kg at $26. Has good early speed and is right in the mix.
11
SAIRYN FAWKE
SILVER, PURPLE STAR, SLEEVES AND CAP
4 x65x0 TRYGVE
BRENTON JONES
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
B Jones, L Fuller, Ms S Fuller, J Trinne, L Thomas, M Thomas, D Thomas, L Allen, P Richens, J Turci, J Allen, S Reid, D Freer, P Brook, C Bateson, A Pittaway, H Connor, L Pansini & Ms R Kidman
Second-up. First-up after eight months raced on the pace before fading 10th of 14 at Morphettville Bm64 on June 22 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind The Hass with 57kg at $41. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at Port Lincoln Bm72 on October 25 over 1210m, 6 len behind Seeking Glory with 59kg at $2.40. Solid top-three hope.
5
ALANA LIVESEY
RED, BLACK MALTESE CROSS AND SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS
5 80026 CLASSY BANNER
BRENTON JONES
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
B J Jones, Mrs B K Noonan, Mrs A J Davies, C Knibbs, J Dyer, R Lauritsen, A Caputo, P A Brook, S Degiglio, P Amato, L Pansini, M Grimshaw, K L Gibbons, P A Phillipps, A M A Fuchs, M A Webb, M J Adams, J L Barnes, S J Kurtz & J McTaggart
Useful type. Most recently settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at this track Bm62 on June 23 over 1100m, 6 len behind Lunar Solar with 60.5kg at $4.50. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track Bm64 on June 9 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Lunar Solar with 59kg at $3.80. Solid prospects and a good draw doesn’t hurt.
4
CAITLIN TOOTELL
RED, BLACK MALTESE CROSS AND SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS AND CAP
6 50273 LASTAR
NICOLE IRWIN
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
D J Irwin
Useful type. Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track Bm64 on June 9 over 1200m, 2 len behind Lunar Solar carrying 55.5kg at $6. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 14 at Morphettville Parks 0-64 on May 18 over 1300m, 7 len behind Hot Off carrying 56.5kg at $21. Won’t spend a cent in the run from the inside stall. Each-way hope.
1
IVY LAM
silver, purple star, sleeves, cap
7 027x5 STORM VOYAGER
DARRYL CARRISON
9YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs K Carrison, L Forrester, G K Forrester, S M Kelly, J K Carrison & Miss S J Carrison
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 13 at Oakbank 4yo+ 0-66 March 30 over 1050m, 2.25 len behind Chosen Blonde with 56kg at $15. When resuming last campaign fourth of 11 at Port Lincoln Bm58 November 11 2022 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Little Miss Rich carrying 55.5kg at $14. Expected to play a major role.
6
MONIKA WOLANIN
Black, Cerise Sleeves
8 247x0 READ
SCOTT WHITTLE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M Connell, C Connell, Miss L Connell, M Nitschke, Mrs E Whittle
Was far from his best when resuming at Gawler just six days ago. Could improve sharply on the quick turnaround and is worth keeping safe.
10
FELICITY ATKINSON
Red, Black Halves, White Saint Motif, Green And White Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
9 66344 IMPORTANT PRODUCT
PETER NOLAN
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Mr P M Nolan, Mr P Fama, Mr N D Mitton, Mr G Taormina, Mrs J A Gibb, Mr A J Keain, Mr D Ascenzo, Mr S Ross, Mr D Hagan, Mrs D K Burgess, Mr CG Sexton
At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track Bm62 on June 23 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Lunar Solar with 58kg at $4.50. The run before that 4th of 12 at this track Bm58 on June 9 over 1396m, 0.8 len behind Tiny Rebel with 60kg at $5.50. Has speed but unlikely to be there at the finish.
9
J POTTER
BLACK,RED FIVE STARS,BLACK SLEEVES,WHITE DOUBLE ARMBAND,WHITE CAP,RED STAR
10 860x0 SEA WITNESS
BYRON COZAMANIS
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs S M Cozamanis, G L O'Sullivan, M T Phelan, Mrs B M Phelan, B Wilson, G R Windsor, A J Searl, G N Peters, R G N Peters, Miss C C Peters & Mrs T S Hyam
Second run back. First-up after four months raced on the pace before fading 10th of 14 at Morphettville Parks Bm62 on June 8 over 1000m, 7 len behind El Salto with 59kg at $51. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Morphettville Parks Bm74 on September 23 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Grinzinger Prince carrying 52.5kg at $17. Must improve significantly.
7
ROCHELLE MILNES
Black, Orange FIVE Spots And Cap
11 410x0 IN HER SIGHTS
DARREN BONETTI
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
D B Bonetti, Ms L M Press, J C O'Hanlon, E I Delaney, R P Mortimer, K J Maule, Mrs L G Shine, Mrs C M Manning, P S Manning & D J Evans
Second run back. First-up after eight months ran last of 10 at this track Bm62 on June 23 over 1100m, 14 len behind Lunar Solar with 55kg at $41. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ F&M Mdn-Sw on September 27 over 1000m, 5 len behind Aeronomic with 55.5kg at $19. Unlikely to threaten.
3
ALICE LINDSAY
RED, WHITE QUARTERS, ROYAL BLUE STAR, STRIPED SLEEVES