Toowoomba   28 Sep 2024
 
GOING: S(5)

EMPIRE OF JAPAN BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1300m

Track: SOFT 7   Rain (Max: 12)   Rail: True. (Pent: 5.97).  

The scratchings have robbed some of the anticipated speed. Wide open affair to kick off the card. BEEBEE DAZZLER (6) is a very consistent conveyance who has hit the top two in nine of 11 career outings and is yet to miss a drum in seven starts here around his home circuit. Orman stays on board from the favourable draw and should be going very close again. TIJUANA TWO STEP (9) broke through for a well-deserved victory at Doomben last time out and will have derived a stack of confidence from that win. Gets 2kg off with the claim and cannot be ignored. DREAM LANTERN (18) boasts a win around this circuit and can feature on best form. TALANA (17) is a two-time winner over this track and trip and is yet to run a poor race. In the mix. DRAMMATICA (11) is next best with Maloney in the stirrups. SUGGESTED PLAY: Beebee Dazzler each-way.
1 0x880 THIS IS ONE
KEVIN KEMP
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
I B Price, Mrs D M Price, I G Price, Mrs H E Price, J W Mahoney, A Brown & D Brown
Most recently did the work up front then tired second last of 11 at Doomben Bm78 on September 7 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Safework with 57.5kg at $26. The run before that 8th of 11 at Doomben Bm78 on August 24 over 1050m, 6 len behind Avone with 58kg at $41.
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Turquoise, Brown Diamonds, Pink Sleeves And Cap
2 x611x ADELAD
TONY & MADDYSEN SEARS
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
B S Wee & Ms L F Liew
Resumes after a break of a year and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation by 2 len this track Twba Guineas September 23 2023 over 1625m defeating Red Defcon with 57kg at $8. When resuming last campaign sixth of 9 at Doomben 3yo Bm70 August 19 2023 over 1350m, 2.75 len behind In Evidence with 56.5kg at $26. Genuine contender while fresh.
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A MALLYON
Purple, Red Checked Sleeves
3 12196 BEAU WITNESS
BRETT BAKER
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs C S Baker, Mrs N M Jarrett, C Ferrier, D P Briody, L W Musgrove, N J Ryan, N J Warburton, Miss T M Jarrett, Miss R I Jarrett, J J Jarrett, Mrs M Carne, A J Carne, Mrs D J Baker, S B Baker, J Hill, Mrs C Hill & D J Morrison
Last start second last of 7 at this track Bm72 on September 14 over 1100m, 8 len behind Mahbaby carrying 58kg at $5.50. The race before that second last of 10 at Doomben Bm70 on August 31 over 1050m, 9 len behind Midori Beauty carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. Needs to find another gear.
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SAMANTHA COLLETT
Maroon ,White Diamond check, White Sleeves ,White Cap
4 x8782 MICRO
DALE GROVES
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms K M Banks, M V Dorge, M J Duncan, D B Fleming, M Roberts, D Banks & C J Banks
Group 2 placegetter. At the latest run sat on the pace when 2nd of 9 at Beaudesert Cl4-Sw on September 12 over 1200m, slow going 1.3 len behind Salt Lake Betty carrying 60kg at $8. The run before that second last of 9 at this track Bm70 on July 20 over 1200m, 7 len behind Bowrider with 61kg at $17. This looks a stern test.
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W D O'CONNELL
TURQUOISE, WHITE SEAMS, WHITE AND TURQUOISE SEAMS SLEEVES AND CAP, WHITE POM POM
5 40x4x ZHUANG SHI
STUART KENDRICK
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs T Kendrick, P A Lambert, A B Mountford, R Nickolls, J Stevens, T T Feduniw, D J Trask, A Lalli-Cafini, G X Ryan, Mrs J Wilson, J G Miller, S D Armstrong, & Kendrick Racing (Mgr: S W Kendrick)
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 4th of 11 at Sunshine Coast Prov Sprint Fin on July 6 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Black On Beauty carrying 55kg at $7. Won previous preparation first up settled well back; won by 2 len at Sunshine Coast Bm75 November 24 over 1200m in soft going defeating Your Too Good with 55kg at $6. Ran 3rd in a trial at Sunshine Coast Inner Track over 1000m on September 17. Will need this hitout.
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GREY, KREW RACING LOGO, RED ARMBANDS AND CAP, GREY POM POM
6 12125 BEEBEE DAZZLER
KEVIN KEMP
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P R Reedy & Mrs J H Kemp
Last start 5th of 8 at Doomben Cl4 on September 11 over 1350m, 2.25 len behind Tijuana Two Step carrying 58.5kg at $3. The start before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at this track Bm70 on August 31 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Depth Charge carrying 59.5kg at $2.80. Big chance.
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JAMES ORMAN
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE DIAMONDS, AQUA SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE CAP, WHITE DIAMONDS
7 x6616 BETTER BE NORDY
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
First Light Racing Pty Ltd, A R Breen, Miss R H Camp, G J Walker, S R Fowler, Dr B J Bartlett, S J Bartlett, R L Sayer, B McLnally, D Le Leu, M A Verrier, M Duckett, Mrs L E Sharpe, S P Clark, M McPherson, J Macoun, Four Dogs & A Lion, Grigg Thoroughbreds & 5 Prix Racing
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Doomben Bm70 on September 7 over 1350m, 2.5 len behind Set To Shine with 59.5kg at $8.50. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2 len at Sunshine Coast Bm68 August 10 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Rimbaud carrying 58kg at $14. Thereabouts last start and looks a definite winning hope.
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EMILY LANG
NAVY BLUE, WHITE AND GOLD CRESCENT, GOLD CAP
8 1x101 DEPTH CHARGE
MARK CURRIE
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs D T Currie, P W Ryan, H McKitrick, I P McKitrick, Ms J M Jones, R A Dengate, T P Lynch, A Mckellar, L A Albury, G D Zeller, A Savige, Mrs H Turner, Mrs K Newman, P Cheimardinov, Mrs H Rahn, Livinadream Racing (Mgr: B A Samuelsson), Mrs S L Bitmead & M Gallagher
At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track Bm70 August 31 over 1200m defeating Beebee Dazzler carrying 58kg at $6.50. The run before that ran last of 10 at Doomben Cl3-Sw on August 3 over 1200m, 10 len behind Mintaka Lad carrying 60kg at $16. In the mix on best form.
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TAHLIA FENLON
BLACK,YELLOW STRIPE,BLACK YOKE,Savige Racing Logo,YELLOW COLLAR,SLEEVES,BLACK CHECKS,CAP,YELLOW CHECKS
9 11231 TIJUANA TWO STEP
DONALD BAKER
4YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
Mrs P Siebenhausen, B A Jorgensen, Mrs L M Jorgensen & Ms H Guarracino
Last start won by 0.7 len at Doomben Cl4 September 11 over 1350m defeating Too Hard To Refuse with 54.5kg at $3.50. The run before that 3rd of 12 at Doomben F&M Nmw on August 31 over 1200m, 2 len behind Hermanita carrying 55.5kg at $3.80. Looks a good chance.
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MELEA CASTLE
ROYAL BLUE, PINK DUCK, SLEEVES AND CAP
10 60813 HOOT 'N' HOLLER
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
5YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
First Light Racing Pty Ltd, Mrs J A Turnor, S J V , S Q Racing, Eight Ball Racing , PROF P J Little, Mrs S Little, G Cummings, Mrs J R Cummings, C R Windon, Mike Honcho, M McNally, Taubro Racing , P Philipson, Mrs C Goldsworthy, K F McCarthy, S G McCarthy, F L R Renaissance & Flying Mustang Pegasus
At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Doomben Cl6-Sw on September 7 over 1350m, 2.75 len behind Atmosphere carrying 56.5kg at $7. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Doomben Bm70 August 24 over 1200m defeating Cardone with 56.5kg at $21. Unbeaten here and can measure up again.
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BAILEY WHEELER
NAVY BLUE, WHITE AND GOLD CRESCENT, GOLD CAP
11 1x365 DRAMMATICA
TONY GOLLAN
6YO  GREY  MARE 58.0KG
T J Harry, P A Young, Mrs C S Young, Mrs D P Ouston, W J Ouston, D R Zahnleiter, P B Malcher, T F Sheehan, R H Morrison, K J Morrison, H T Bonifant, K J Cairns, Mrs K W Harry, P R Latham, P C A Shepherd, S P McMahon, R J Albert, L J Crawley & P C Wood
Most recently 5th of 8 at Doomben Bm70 on September 7 over 1350m, 2 len behind Set To Shine carrying 58.5kg at $16. Before that 6th of 12 at Doomben Bm70 on August 24 over 1200m, 4 len behind Hoot 'N' Holler carrying 56kg at $26. Rates highly and is right in the mix again.
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RYAN MALONEY
White, Orange Diamond, Black Sleeves, Orange Cap
12 78241 JUBAI PRIDE
MARK CURRIE
7YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Azra Racing (Mgr: M W Linford), N C L MacMillan & Mrs G Keogh
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at Sunshine Coast Bm65 September 8 over 1400m defeating What A Weekend carrying 58kg at $10. The run before that 4th of 11 at this track Bm60 on August 24 over 1300m, 1.75 len behind Roman Dagger with 57.5kg at $13. This is a sterner test.
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ROBBIE DOLAN
White, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Red And Royal Blue Striped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
13 62422 QUOTHQUAN
JOHN DANN
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
J Dann, N Y S A Racing (Mgr: J J Geaney), M D Dann & D W Robinson
At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Eagle Farm Cg&E Nmw on September 14 over 1400m, head behind Warby with 55kg at $9.50. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Doomben Bm78 on August 31 over 1350m, 0.5 len behind Blakmax with 54kg at $4.50. Will find this tougher.
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ROYAL BLUE, WHITE AND GOLD SASH, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE AND GOLD ARMBANDS, ROYAL BLUE, WHITE QUARTERED CAP
14 66013 BEAUTANTES
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs V A Heathcote, T A McPherson, B W Harry, T J Altass, G N Elliott, R A Ryan, R S Ciobo, N J Brownlow, C L Lagerroth & W R Mellish
Last start 3rd of 11 at Eagle Farm Bm70 on September 14 over 1200m, 2 len behind I Am Artie carrying 59kg at $26. The race before that won by 0.5 len at Sunshine Coast Cl1-Sw August 21 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Bright Blonde with 60kg at $5.50. In the mix on best form.
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Pink, Black Checks And Sleeves, Checked Cap
15 2x751 PRIVATE BANKER
MARK CURRIE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs D T Currie, A Mckellar, D J Mccoy, B M Moody, J A Dreger, T P Lynch, M J Duncan, A R Fenlon & J G Dempsey
Most recently favourite; won by a neck at this track Bm58 September 14 over 1300m defeating Mrs Gossip carrying 60kg at $3. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Gatton Bm60 on September 3 over 1400m, 6 len behind Granny's Reward carrying 60.5kg at $8. Sure to prove hard to beat.
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TAHLIA FENLON
White, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Red And Royal Blue Striped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
16 21065 LIVING FREE
ADAM CAMPTON
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Nxt Level (Mgr: C S Andersen), S Andersen, M Sultana, A G Moyes, S McCauley, M Callus, D C Smith, J D Mathieson, B Sleiman, Mrs N T Nguyen, S Paulin, D C Dempsey, J A A Racing (Mgr: A Hicks), Ms D M Linke, C D Davis & B W Davis
At the latest run crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 5th of 11 at Gold Coast Bm78 on September 21 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Sha Of Gomer carrying 55kg at $12. Before that 6th of 11 at Doomben Bm78 on September 7 over 1200m, 4 len behind Safework with 52kg at $14. Prepared to overlook.
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Black, Gold DURYEA FAMILY CREST
17 64131 TALANA
LINDSAY HATCH
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
C R Horton, J E Stevens, B S Longworth, S J Keys, M J Keys, R F Keys, S B Keys, C Keys, A Norman, K N Pearson, D P Kelly, W Crockford, M Dewar, A Dewar & F M Broadbent
Last start favourite; won by a head at this track Cl2-Sw August 31 over 1300m defeating New Joy with 57kg at $1.80. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at this track Bm58 on August 3 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind It'smemario carrying 59kg at $2.60. Key runner in this line-up.
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MARK DU PLESSIS
Orange And White Checks, Black Sleeves And Cap
18 5x516 DREAM LANTERN
LINDSAY HATCH
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
All Winners (Mgr: D H S Chan)
Most recently 6th of 10 at Eagle Farm F&M Nmw on September 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind My Pins with 53kg at $3.30. Before that favourite; ran on from midfield and scored a big 3.5 len win at Ipswich Cl1 August 23 over 1350m defeating West Cork carrying 57.5kg at $6. Great chance to atone.
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ANGELA JONES
red,yellow five stars,yellow sleeves,red stars,red cap,yellow STARS
19 57x11 MISS BAYLES
KEVIN KEMP
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Lyndhurst Stud (Mgr: J J Kruger) & K R Kemp
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming favourite; won by a head at this track Mdn August 3 over 1200m defeating Tsukino carrying 59kg at $5.50. Last start favourite; won by 2.25 len at this track Cl1 September 7 over 1300m defeating Rocky Rich with 57.5kg at $4. Tougher assignment but on the up and can feature again.
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K YOSHIDA
Red And White Diamonds, White Sleeves, Red Cap
20 5x500 TATTLE
MARK CURRIE
5YO  BROWN  MARE 53.0KG
Mrs L Pegus,Mrs A Burgess, T C Gent, M Knight, N G Pollard, B Runnalls, C M Runnalls, B Seymour, A J Stead & E A Zissis
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently did the work up front then tired second last of 11 at this track Bm60 on August 24 over 1300m, 4 len behind Roman Dagger with 57.5kg at $3. The race before that raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at Sunshine Coast Nmw on August 10 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Master Showman carrying 52.5kg at $17. Will need to do a bit more.
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WHITE, ROYAL BLUE CROSSED SASHES, RED AND ROYAL BLUE STRIPED SLEEVES AND QUARTERED CAP