Toowoomba   12 Jul 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

NEIL MANSELL CONCRETE BENCHMARK 58 Handicap 1300m

Track: Good 4   Clear (Max: 16)   Rail: +1.5m Entire. (Pent: 5.85)  

They look to roll along early with Little Spark and Thiem leading the charge. LITTLE SPARK (10) likes to put herself on the speed and usually run honestly from there. She will just need a little luck in the early stages but does run her best at Toowoomba. LONDON POINT (6) is coming back in grade so does go up in the weights. She did run well enough in that BM70 at Gatton. Also needs fortune early. NAUGHTY WORDS (1) runs first up here at home. Most of her efforts at Toowoomba are sound. LA MANO (3) is another who usually shows pace in her races. She could prefer a softer track though. HARD TO DISMISS (7) will probably get back but be hitting the line nicely. Is well drawn. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Little Spark.
1 8158x NAUGHTY WORDS
MARK CURRIE
5YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Marcur Thoroughbreds (Mgr: N L Curley), P L Curley, J A Henschell, Mrs J Meacle, Mrs D T Currie & Mrs H F Currie
Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at this track Cl3 February 22 over 1625m, 9 len behind Haysiri carrying 55kg at $3.20. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len this track Cl1 December 28 over 1200m defeating Uluwatu carrying 53kg at $9. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
6
SHANIA WILLIS
Sky Blue, Maroon And Silver Checked Band, White Sleeves
2 32237 RYLOV
RAY DART
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs K M Dart, R H Dart & R N O Dart
Most recently got back early 7th of 12 at Gold Coast Cl3-Sw on July 5 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Resurrected with 56.5kg at $8.50. The race before that 3rd of 11 at Ipswich Cl3 on June 21 over 1200m, 3 len behind Pre Eminence with 53.5kg at $26. Not a great draw again but capable of a bold run.
13
KARL ZECHNER
Hot Pink, Grey Striped Sleeves
3 46115 LA MANO
LINDSAY HATCH
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
A Aceti
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start 5th of 9 at this track Bm62 on June 7 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Katdeel carrying 55.5kg at $6.50. The start before that won by 0.8 len at this track Cl2-Sw May 17 over 1300m on a heavy track defeating Data Leak carrying 56kg at $19. Can atone.
5
LEAH MARTYN
Red, White Diamonds, Green And White Diamonds Sleeves And Cap
4 42x77 THIEM
JIMMY DOWNES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Christmas Creek T'Breds (Mgr: M R Downes), J Carrigan, A J Pitman, S A Carrigan, J J Greer, C M Hickson, T Quinn, A Carrigan, J P Madden, W Harris, B Downes, Mrs K A Downes, J Shepherd & Ms S Magor
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 7th of 9 at Moree Pic Trophy on May 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Awesome Tycoon carrying 71.5kg at $3.20. Second run from a spell 7th of 9 at Mallawa Picnic Cup on June 7 over 1400m, 9 len behind Pahang carrying 71kg at $4.60. Strips a lot fitter.
3
COREY BAYLISS
Bottle Green, White Pinstripe, Grey And White Pinstripe Sleeves, Orange Cap, White Pom Pom
5 3506x DECIMUS
MARK CURRIE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Galletta Construction Co Pty Ltd (Mgr: O Galletta)
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at Orange Cup Prelude March 23 over 1600m, soft track; 5 len behind Magnace with 55kg at $6. When resuming last campaign fifth of 14 at Warwick Farm Bm72 October 23 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Spanish Fox with 52.5kg at $101. Capable of a bold showing.
15
PAUL HAMBLIN
White, Old Gold Diagonal Hearts, Sleeves And Cap
6 96253 LONDON POINT
JOSH OLIVER
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Ms E Ljung, Ms A L Ljung & B C Goodwright
Last start 3rd of 9 at Gatton Bm70 on June 28 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Sir Carter with 52kg at $4.40. The start before that 5th of 13 at Sunshine Coast F&M Bm58 on June 15 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Nightcapped carrying 61kg at $26. Good hopes.
8
HANNAH RICHARDSON
White, Royal Blue Stars, Striped Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap With White Stars
7 330x2 HARD TO DISMISS
BILLY HEALEY
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
A A Frost, D W Rhodes & S Carmody
Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd of 11 at Gatton Bm58 on June 13 over 1100m, 0.6 len behind Qickwit with 58kg at $8. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Sunshine Coast Bm58 on October 20 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Jukebox Glow carrying 57kg at $6. Another forward showing is likely.
2
LESLIE TILLEY
Lime Green, Four Purple Diamonds, Tangerine Sleeves And Diamonds Cap
8 21404 ROWDASH
MATT KROPP
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Ms K S Kropp & Mrs R E Kliese
At the latest run 4th of 10 at Rockhampton Bm65 on June 20 over 1100m, 2 len behind Daimyo with 52kg at $18. The run before that 10th of 12 at Gold Coast Bm65 on June 14 over 1200m, 6 len behind Lion Class carrying 55.5kg at $61. Should be about the mark again.
1
OLIVIA WEBB
Blue, White Vee And Sleeves, Blue Armbands, White Cap
9 15529 NETWORK ERROR
JORDAN GROB
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs M A Grob, Mrs F M Smith, D Smith, N J Fraser, J Perkins, S Murphy, G Rayner, A Murphy, G A Hibbit, B Hibbit, P S Elsley, J R Matthews, Mrs L Keen & G C Daniels
Most recently sat on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 11 at Gold Coast Cl2 on June 21 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Rock Hard Love with 54kg at $31. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track Bm58 on May 31 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Booga Ray with 57.5kg at $26. Not keen on her chances.
9
JACKSON MURPHY
Silver, Gold Braids, Maroon Sleeves, Black Cap
10 64173 LITTLE SPARK
MARK CURRIE
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Soar Bloodstock (Mgr: S Sydes), M D Death, M Curtin, K J Elleray & L P Petersen
At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track F&M Bm65 on June 23 over 1200m, slow going 0.7 len behind Lady Soames with 52kg at $3.30. Before that faded in the straight 7th of 9 at this track Bm58 on May 31 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Cracker Essgee with 54.5kg at $2.60. Making headway. Winning chance.
7
KELSEY LENTON
White, Black Horse Head Motif, Armbands And Cap, White Pom Pom
11 20591 SUGAR ISLAND
MITCH FAULKNER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
M A Faulkner, A P Galvin & R J Montgomery
Dual acceptor. Most recently won by 2 len at Coffs Harbour Mdn June 29 over 1315m in soft going defeating Piedi Veloci with 55kg at $4. The start before that 9th of 13 at Sunshine Coast Cg&E Mdn on June 15 over 1400m, 3 len behind Golden Cross carrying 57kg at $8.50. Found form but looking to others this time.
4
NATHAN EVANS - AUS
Black, Yellow Stars, Stripes, Collar And Cuffs, Stars Cap
12 65733 CRYPT DE PIN
REX LIPP
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
R G Lipp , Mrs R J Lipp & Miss K J Lipp I
At the latest run made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Dalby 0 - 55 on June 26 over 1400m, 2 len behind Mister Selfie with 56kg at $3.30. Before that 3rd of 12 at Gatton F&M 0 - 58 on June 13 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Kamariya carrying 56kg at $12. Well placed and gets her chance to break through.
10
CHELSEA BAKER
Royal Blue, Gold Band, Pink Cap
13 45x85 SUISSE SCANDAL
PAUL RANDALL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs D T Currie
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 8th of 10 at Injune Bm50 on June 14 over 1000m, 12 len behind Idhana carrying 64.5kg at $6. Last start 5th of 8 at Wondai Bm55 on July 5 over 1000m, 7 len behind Sutherland with 61kg at $9. This looks a tough task.
2
Royal Blue, White Star, Checked Sleeves, White Cap, Royal Blue Stars
14 0x080 BEAN BALL
JIMMY DOWNES
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Christmas Creek T'Breds (Mgr: M R Downes), J M Mcelhone, S A Carrigan, J A Richards, M Winters, B Downes, M Becker, J Carrigan, P J Daly, Ms J A Morgan, L D Wiliams, L J Schwager & D G W Morris
Dual acceptor. Last start ran last of 11 at Murwillumbah Bm58 on June 22 over 1200m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Materialist carrying 56kg at $31. The race before that 8th of 10 at Ipswich F&M Cl1 on June 6 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Glass Of Rose with 56.5kg at $81. Looking elsewhere.
12
Bottle Green, White Pinstripe, Grey And White Pinstripe Sleeves, Orange Cap, White Pom Pom
15 88988 ROMANTIC THOUGHTS
TROY PASCOE
5YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
T J Pascoe, Ms R L Moodie, Mrs A Goundar, Miss M McAlary, Ms L M Miller, J Head & L D Mills
Dual acceptor. Returns from a 56-day let-up. Most recently second last of 9 at this track Cl2-Sw on May 17 over 1300m, on heavy track; 11 len behind La Mano with 54.5kg at $151. Before that second last of 9 at Dalby Bm55 on April 26 over 1400m, 3 len behind La Mano with 55kg at $81. Not one of the major players.
5
Black, White Star, Red And White Stars Sleeves And Cap
16 86805 REACHOVER
WAYNE O'CONNELL
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
P D Gray & Mrs P M Gray
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 5th of 10 at Dalby 0 - 55 on June 26 over 1400m, 2 len behind Step On Fire carrying 56.5kg at $21. The run before that second last of 12 at Gatton Cg&E 0 - 58 on June 13 over 1400m, 9 len behind Private Tender with 55.5kg at $91. Rates highly on best efforts.
17
W D O'CONNELL
Grey, Black O With W, Sleeves And Cap
17 80975 STORMTROOPER
BRETT STURGESS
8YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
B T Sturgess, J C Stephan & Mrs L Stephan
At the latest run 5th of 12 at Kilcoy Cg&E 0 - 58 on July 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Horrible Hank carrying 53.5kg at $26. The race before that 7th of 10 at Gympie Bm55 on June 14 over 1470m, 10 len behind Rapid Dude carrying 58kg at $6. Needs to take another step to compete against these.
8
Red, Tartan Sash And Cap