Anzac Day 25 Apr ON SALE BenchMark 65 Handicap 1400m Track: HEAVY 10 Rail: True. (Pent: 6.9). |
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Only a moderate tempo with no recognised leaders engaged. MILLWARD (5) showed a lot of courage when winning fresh up at Ipswich by a nose 3 weeks ago. He has been handled patiently and is normally just as sharp second up. This track will suit him and he can win again. SUBSTITUTION (3) is racing consistently and kicked hard off the front at Chinchilla last time out when finishing third. He slides down in class and is due to win again. AIRSTRIKE (12) has been getting fitter over the sprint trips and is now ready to show her best with an extra 300 metres on offer here. Each way. NEGATION (14) has been thereabouts of late and is cherry-ripe now to play a role in the finish. Worth including. SUGGESTED PLAY: Millward gets the nod.
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PREPOTENT
COREY & KYLIE GERAN 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 62.0KG 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 Dual acceptor. Useful gelding. Most recently 4th in a small field at Ipswich Bm78 on March 16 over 1350m, 2 len behind Start Strutting with 56kg at $3.30. The run before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at Doomben Cl6-Sw on February 24 over 1350m, 4.5 len behind Boom Torque with 58.5kg at $61. Showed enough last start to suggest he can take this out. |
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INVAHIR
TOBY EDMONDS 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG W J Bain & Mrs L M Bain Chasing a hat-trick. Last start favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at this track Cl3 March 14 over 1300m defeating Belle Tycoon carrying 60kg at $2.40. The race before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.7 len at Quirindi Ctry Cl2-Sw February 23 over 1200m defeating Dancelittlesister with 59kg at $6. Low draw and expected to go well. |
3 N CALLOW |
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SUBSTITUTION
MARK CURRIE 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG L M Attard, D J Gurr, B J Stokes & C W Cullen Most recently 3rd in a small field at Chinchilla Hcp on March 18 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Bold Pedro carrying 55kg at $3.80. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Dalby Bm60 on March 2 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Ruby's Lad with 61kg at $5. Each way. |
3 CODY COLLIS |
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GREEK STAR
JIMMY DOWNES 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG N R Walker, R B Craigie, J M Mcelhone Second run back. First-up after three months 6th of 11 at this track Bm68 on March 14 over 1200m, 6 len behind Dashing Gee Gee with 58kg at $10. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Doomben Bm65 on September 20 over 1350m, 1.75 len behind Starry Eyes carrying 55kg at $4.50. Needs to lift. |
5 ANDREW SPINKS |
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MILLWARD
CHRIS MUNCE 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs C Munce, Enuff (Mgr: S Thomas), D I Hollyman, Mrs C A Kennedy, A J D Crebbin, P E Duffy & The Border Connection (Mgr: R J Wheeler) Second-up. First-up after a year ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Ipswich Cl1-Sw March 9 over 1350m on a rain affected track defeating Drialle carrying 58.5kg at $10. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Bm62 on April 2 over 1200m, 5 len behind Jimmy's Dream carrying 58kg at $9.50. Don't underestimate. |
2 EMILY LANG |
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SHOPPING WISE
GREGORY BOOTH 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG G A Booth & Mrs C A Booth Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Ipswich Cl4 January 18 over 1700m, soft track; 13 len behind Original Glaze carrying 55.5kg at $17. Previously first up; sixth of 13 at Ipswich 0 - 62 September 15 over 1350m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Daring Belle with 56kg at $21. Might need the run. |
6 RIKKI JAMIESON |
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SPRINGTHORPE
OLIVIA CAIRNS 9YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG M G O'Connell, G R O'connell, M Winterton, B J Potter, P J Henderson, J A Gilchrist & S J Mcwha Second run back. First-up after four months ran last of 11 at this track Bm68 on March 14 over 1200m, 16 len behind Dashing Gee Gee carrying 56kg at $81. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Dalby Hcp on April 22 over 1400m, 9 len behind Vinasta carrying 52.5kg at $81. Fitter but must improve sharply. |
8 M HELLYER |
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TIRITIRI
PAUL SHAILER 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG P L Shailer, G R McMeikan, B W Hooper, Mrs B E Brown, C L Black, S Crews, B L Hannon, M W Brenton, Mrs K L Brenton, G R Skarott, Mrs H M Ryan, G A Bishop, Ms M A Vickers-Mccoy & Hezawinna (Mgr: Mrs S J Avison) Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 8 at Kilcoy Bm60 on February 22 over 1200m, slow going head behind Masterplan carrying 60kg at $4.50. Second run from a spell favourite; won by a head at this track Cg&E Cl1-Sw March 14 over 1300m defeating Dwindling Spirit with 60kg at $2.30. Last-start winner who can measure up again. |
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VANTAN EXPRESS
MARK RENEHAN 5YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Mrs S A Renehan Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up second last of 11 at Doomben Bm65 on March 6 over 1350m, slow going 14 len behind Zakiyya carrying 59.5kg at $101. Second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at this track Cl3 on March 14 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Invahir with 59.5kg at $51. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble. |
1 R WIGGINS |
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VIADELAMORE
PAUL SHAILER 5YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG High Calibre Racing (Mgr: D Maguire), Fremia Racing (Mgr: B J Freeman), R I Darrah, M J Quealey, D Campbell, M McGuire, T M McDermott, G Peers, Mrs A Cliff, D K Barber, B L Hannon, G C Cluff, T F Acason, Mrs P L Mei, Ponzi Scheme Racing, Miss D M Andrew, R S Crawford, B Rankin & M McDonald Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign tenth of 14 at Eagle Farm Bm65 November 7 over 2418m, soft track; 7 len behind Kureder with 56.5kg at $26. First up last campaign ran last of 9 at Warwick Farm 4yo+ Bm72 February 8 2023 over 1400m, 10 len behind Mission Value with 58kg at $12. Other runners rate better. |
14 MATTHEW PALMER |
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BELLE TYCOON
ETHAN ENSBY 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG M R Graham Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up raced on the pace before fading ran last of 10 at Doomben Cl3 on February 24 over 1350m, 3 len behind Dirty Dancing carrying 51kg at $13. Last start gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 9 at this track Cl3 on March 14 over 1300m, neck behind Invahir with 57kg at $15. Don't underestimate. |
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AIRSTRIKE
BARRY LOCKWOOD 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Mrs S F Wishart, A R Wishart, L A Kennedy, M J Anderson, G J Anderson, C R Silvester, S A Hallam, M V Van De Ven, P Kennedy & S P O'Connor At the latest run second last in a small field at Gold Coast Poly Bm62 on March 23 over 1100m, 4 len behind I Am Voodoo with 58.5kg at $4. The run before that eased back early on 5th of 9 at Doomben Bm65 on March 6 over 1110m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Press Link with 54.5kg at $9.50. Watch for a big final furlong. |
7 GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT |
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SHOWSUMGRIT
ADAM CAMPTON 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG B K Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: B J Hunt) & B J Vassallo Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at Gold Coast Poly Cl2-Sw November 18 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Orligado with 55kg at $10. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Newcastle Cl1 August 10 over 1400m slow track defeating Misty Legend with 56kg at $5. Can run a good race despite the gap between runs. |
4 ELIONE CHAVES |
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NEGATION
KURT GOLDMAN 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG M D Wiener, P H Green, D Kennedy, L C Hartman, P V L'estrange, T L Mahony, Miss R L'Estrange, J L'Estrange, J Wiener & S Eckstein Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently got back early 5th of 8 at Ballina Bm58 on March 1 over 1000m, slow going 1.75 len behind Top Bird with 60kg at $5. The start before that 6th of 12 at Sunshine Coast Bm62 on February 2 over 1300m, slow going 2.5 len behind One In All with 57kg at $2.80. Can build on that encouraging effort last start. |
9 JAI WILLIAMS |
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15 | 949x2 |
FORTIVACI
ETHAN ENSBY 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG E Ensby, D M Beavis, Mrs L M Burnett, P B Datson, Ms L J Parkinson, J Northam, Miss C Ikin, S J Ollard & J Lees Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after seven months 2nd of 12 at Ballina Bm50 on March 9 over 1310m, slow going 1.75 len behind Stoinka carrying 60.5kg at $19. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Casino Mdn-Sw on October 1 2022 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Lucky Rascal carrying 59kg at $6. Needs to lift. |
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