Penola   18 Oct 2024
 
GOING: S(5)

Coopers Kalangadoo Cup Benchmark 68 Handicap (Heat of Sportsbet Country Mile Series) 1370m

Track: Soft 6   Rain (Max: 16)   Rail: True.  

Genuine pace with Rialtor taking up the running ahead of State Of Maine and Drink Then Kiss. NURYS (4) has returned in terrific order this campaign and is the form runner. Will appreciate the rise in trip at this point of the prep. Only needs to hold his form to be featuring prominently again. JILLADORA (7) never looked likely last start at Murray Bridge when always well back. Was much in her two runs prior and is a major player if she can recapture that form. Expect her to drift back from the draw and be the one taking the strongest strides late. PORTATION (6) is going better than his form reads and profiles strongly in this line-up on best figures. Can make his presence felt on the short turnaround. Smaller cases can also be made for MISO (2) and DRAGONFACE (14). SUGGESTED PLAY: Siding with Nurys.
1 1964x FAROOQ
SUE MURPHY
9YO  BAY  GELDING 64.0KG
R W Brighton, Mrs M C Brighton & Ms S T Murphy
First-up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at Edenhope Apsly Cup June 9 over 2000m, 5 len behind Picaroon carrying 57kg at $8.50. Previously first up; ran last in a small field at Morphettville Bm82 November 18 over 1600m, 14 len behind Thirsty Guest carrying 61.5kg at $41. Others have more appeal.
2
SAMUEL PAYNE
LIME, BLACK BAND AND ARMBANDS
2 10844 MISO
DANIEL BOWMAN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
D W Letchford & Ms J L Low
Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 12 at Mt Gambier Bm68 on September 22 over 1200m, on a wet track; 2.25 len behind Thisismyturf carrying 60.5kg at $5. The run before that 4th of 11 at Mt Gambier Bm68 on August 9 over 1215m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Two Kay Klick carrying 60.5kg at $3.80. Not a bad effort last time and is open to improvement.
5
D TOURNEUR
Lime, Red Epaulettes And Hooped Cap
3 9x632 TRUMPSTA
R J STOKES
9YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
R J Stokes, F E Booth, L Murray, E R Stokes & K Stokes
Useful type. Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Last start sat on the pace when 2nd of 12 at Birdsville Hcp on September 7 over 1600m, 4 len behind Neodium carrying 55kg at $7. Before that 3rd of 8 at Morphettville Bm76 on August 10 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Sachem carrying 56.5kg at $21. One of the leading chances.
6
JADE DOYLE
yellow , BLUE SLEEVES, yellow STARS, BLUE CAP, yellow STAR
4 x1131 NURYS
DAVID HUXTABLE
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
D L Huxtable, Mrs S J Kay, Ms D Y Cook, B T Gill, R G Trainor, Mrs L A Huxtable, A Huxtable, H Huxtable & Empress Park Racing (Mgr: D L Huxtable)
Useful type. Last start came from midfield and won by a head at Morphettville Parks Cl2 September 21 over 1250m on a rain affected track defeating La Casona carrying 55.5kg at $8. The run before that 3rd of 11 at Morphettville Parks Cl2 on September 7 over 1250m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Goldrush Guru carrying 57.5kg at $15. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
12
TEAGAN VOORHAM
Royal Blue, Lime Green Hooped Sleeves, Quartered cap
5 83022 FINAL CHANCE
SCOTT WHITTLE
8YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms E Whittle
Racing well. Last start raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Manangatang Bm64 on October 12 over 1550m, nose behind Play On Words carrying 58kg at $7. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Mildura Bm58 on October 7 over 1400m, head behind Lift The Bar with 61.5kg at $15. Worth including.
9
CAITLYN MUNRO
Light Blue, Red Circles, Sleeves And Cap
6 45003 PORTATION
S & J JAENSCH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Send The Fleet (Mgr: B R Jaensch)
Useful gelding. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Mt Gambier Bm64 on October 9 over 1413m, slow going 3.5 len behind Merchant Boss carrying 60kg at $4.50. The start before that couldn't go on with it; 10th of 13 at Morphettville Parks Bm76 on September 21 over 1250m, slow going 6 len behind Aviatress with 55kg at $14. Making headway. Expected in the finish.
7
MS S METCALFE
LIGHT BLUE, RED QUARTERS, GOLD SLEEVES AND CAP
7 44130 JILLADORA
JUSTIN PICKERING
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
M D Pickering, N D Daniel, I C Wallis, Mrs E A Rasheed, P B Dawe, P L Jeffery, Amorini Racing (Mgr: C J Bosley), N J Russell, L Lusty, M Woolford, P J Monaghan, M Slate & Boys Will Be Boys (Mgr: J A Story)
Useful type. Most recently second last of 13 at Murray Bridge 4yo+ 1Mw-Ly on October 12 over 1400m, 8 len behind Angland with 52.5kg at $9.50. The run before that 3rd of 11 at Morphettville Parks 4yo+ Bm64 on September 21 over 1550m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Longer Route with 58kg at $11. Rates highly on best form so she can turn things around.
6
MARGARET COLLETT
Navy Blue, Lime Green Crossed Sashes
8 9025x RIALTOR
S G PADMAN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
D Djurasevich, P Zecevich, M E Pittman, G A May, B K Messner, H P Nairn, D P West, C Lindop, DJ Wilton, Dr R Van Dissel, Mrs A A Padman & A Mintz
Resumes after a break of ten weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fifth of 11 at Morphettville 0-64 August 10 over 1600m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Reservoir Dog carrying 58kg at $4. First up last campaign 13th of 15 at Murray Bridge Bm68 May 25 over 1000m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Geminga with 59.5kg at $101. Useful type who should go well.
8
ROCHELLE MILNES
RED, FIVE GOLD STARS AND CAP
9 18266 MELISSA KATE
WAYNE WALTERS
8YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
J Morell
At the latest run ran last in a small field at Mt Gambier Bm64 on October 9 over 1413m, slow going 8 len behind Merchant Boss with 59.5kg at $12. The race before that 6th of 10 at Horsham Bm64 on August 26 over 1400m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Bonnaroo with 60kg at $21. Tested this line-up.
1
MS K WALTERS
LIGHT BLUE, FIVE WHITE STARS, SLEEVES AND CAP
10 8474x WEST CLIFF
JAMIE OPPERMAN
8YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs R F Opperman & Miss K A Bruhn
First-up. Finished off last campaign fourth in a small field at Strathalbyn 0-62 April 28 over 2050m, 3 len behind Red Sequoia carrying 60kg at $6.50. Previously first up; second last of 7 at Naracoorte Bm62 November 12 over 1430m, 2.5 len behind Point Blaze carrying 58.5kg at $19. Will be a lot better for this hitout.
4
JACOB OPPERMAN
BLACK AND WHITE CHECKS, RED SASH, red SLEEVES AND CAP
11 x109x DRINK THEN KISS
WAYNE WALTERS
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
C A Vraca, Mrs F R Walters, Mrs J M Vraca, L Vraca & M Vraca
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Edenhope Bm64 June 9 over 1450m, 10 len behind Artrese with 57kg at $14. Previous preparation first-up won by head Mt Gambier Bm58 March 22 over 1400m slow track defeating Snaptof with 57kg at $6. Marginal chance.
9
ALANA LIVESEY
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES AND CAP
12 577x3 HAMSLETTE
NICOLE IRWIN
9YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs D P Stephenson & D J Irwin
Second-up. First-up after four months came from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Morphettville F&M 0-62 on October 5 over 1200m, 3 len behind Cararada with 59.5kg at $81. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Bordertown Bm66 on December 17 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind The Siscos Kid with 57.5kg at $15. Back in good shape and is one of the chances.
3
TEAGAN VOORHAM
SILVER, PURPLE 5 POINT STAR, PURPLE SLEEVES ,PURPLE CAP
13 22412 STATE OF MAINE
CHARLOTTE PARKER
6YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
Miss C A Parker & Mrs J A Parker
Going well. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Warrnambool Bm58 on October 4 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Feargal with 59kg at $9.50. The run before that won by 0.5 len at Hamilton Bm58 September 16 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Bellonado with 57kg at $4. Near miss last start. In the mix on best form.
7
J POTTER
Red, White Checks, Royal Blue Sleeves , White Stars , Royal Blue Cap, white stars
14 x0235 DRAGONFACE
LEWIS & ELIZA GRANTHAM
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
L B Grantham, Springfield Farm (Mgr: Ms E G Grantham), W A Turnbull, B Disbury, A Byrne, L N Whittaker, A L Overmeyer, West Wins (Mgr: W Sendon), A G Grantham & S McInerney
Useful type. Most recently 5th of 11 at Morphettville Parks 4yo+ Bm64 on September 21 over 1550m, slow going 4 len behind Longer Route with 56kg at $14. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Morphettville 1Mw on August 31 over 1600m, slow going 2.25 len behind Komachi carrying 54kg at $13. Capable of sharp improvement.
10
BROOKE KING
LIME, GOLD BAND AND CAP
15 99x66 SUPERIOR SAM
TREVOR DAY
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
T L & Mrs J A Day
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Comes off a 62 day let-up. First-up 6th of 8 at Roxby Downs Roxb Cup Bm70 on August 3 over 1800m, 11 len behind Grinzinger Star carrying 52kg at $7.50. Second-up 6th of 8 at Quorn Quorn Cup Bm70 on August 17 over 1900m, 15 len behind Grinzinger Star with 52kg at $21. Has the job ahead this time.
3
FELICITY ATKINSON
Black, Red Sash, White Sleeves, Red Cap