Townsville 04 Apr 2025
GOING: S(7)
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CARNIVAL TICKETS ON SALE SOON! BENCHMARK 55 Handicap 1200m Track: SOFT7 Rain (Max: 29) Rail: +1.0m Entire Course.. (Pent: 5.50) |
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Solid early tempo from Hit Snooze who will look to lead from the rails draw, challenged by Chalkley. BUBBLES'N'FROTH (6) returned in fine fashion with a strong win here and will have taken some confidence from that effort. Winning hoop Stanley sticks in the saddle and looks the runner in this field with the most upside. Capable of taking the next step. ELLIE'S DREAM (3) got the job done over this track and trip last time out and only needs some luck from the sticky draw to feature in the finish. KIDSTON (2) is a two-time winner around this circuit and is more than capable on his day. Top-three commodity on best form. BRAVE INTENT (9) was a touch plain last time out but go on the solid first-up win here two back. Worth another chance. TURN BIRD (5) rounds out the selections in an open race to close out the card. SUGGESTED PLAY: Bubbles'n'froth to win again.
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| 1 | 175x5 |
STREET GOD
JOHN WIGGINTON 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG J T Wigginton, G Dunnett, Mrs R J Dodson, W E Dodson, Miss S L Daley, J K Lorberg, M J Duncan, W A Pierce & I J Duncan Second-up. First-up after 10 months second last in a small field at Rockhampton Bm60 on March 15 over 1050m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Daimyo carrying 58kg at $11. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Rockhampton Bm65 on May 14 over 1200m, 5 len behind Frosty Bear carrying 54.5kg at $8.50. Strips fitter and expected to figure prominently. |
3 AIDAN HOLT |
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| 2 | 02103 |
KIDSTON
BILL KENNING 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Ms J A Bell & W H Kenning Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 9 at this track Bm60 on March 6 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Barmera carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. The start before that 12th of 14 at this track 0 - 55 on February 27 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Spontaneous Choice with 60kg at $3.40. Sure to be in the finish. |
9 WANDERSON D'AVILA |
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| 3 | 24251 |
ELLIE'S DREAM
FRED WIELAND 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald Last start won by 1.4 len at this track Bm55 March 22 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Sensationabull carrying 57.5kg at $12. Before that 5th of 10 at Cairns Bm55 on March 3 over 1250m, 5.5 len behind Flying Artist with 58kg at $4. Big chance to go back-to-back. |
13 CHRIS MEEHAN |
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| 4 | 230x7 |
IRISH MIST
TROY CLIVE 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 59.0KG T D Clive & R S Farmer Second run back. First-up after three months from last on the turn second last of 8 at this track Bm65 on March 22 over 1000m, slow going 3 len behind Roth 'N' Bubble with 55kg at $51. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Roxby Downs Bm64 on August 3 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Lunar Solar with 55.5kg at $6. Looking elsewhere for the winner. |
8 N THOMAS |
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| 5 | 46x31 |
TURN BIRD
STEVEN ROYES 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 3rd of 8 at Home Hill Bm60 on March 1 over 1180m, 1.5 len behind Rubunkar carrying 56kg at $21. Last start came from midfield and won by a neck at Mackay Cl2 March 10 over 1300m in soft going defeating Outback Bandit carrying 57.5kg at $7. Hard to beat again. |
4 M J MCDONALD |
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| 6 | 53x1 |
BUBBLES'N'FROTH
BILL KENNING 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Ms J A Bell, W H Kenning, Bubbles Racing (Mgr: Mrs D L Walsh), G J Rains & Frothy Beer Syndicate (Mgr: G J Rains) Second run back. First-up after four months favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.0 len at this track Mdn-Sw March 14 over 1000m in soft going defeating Bullseye Banjo with 58.5kg at $2.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at this track Mdn on November 17 over 1300m, 7 len behind Tambo's Justice carrying 59.5kg at $5. Improver who can measure up again. |
2 JUSTIN P STANLEY |
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| 7 | 314x7 |
CITY OF BOULDER
STEPHEN MASSINGHAM 4YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald Second-up. First-up after seven months 7th of 11 at this track 0 - 58 on March 22 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind Mishani Maverick carrying 58kg at $21. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 2.75 len at Cairns Mdn July 18 over 1250m on a rain affected track defeating Pelsaert carrying 58.5kg at $3.30. Among the chances. |
12 S CORMACK |
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| 8 | x0x45 |
PREMIUM STAR
ALEXANDER MALLIFF 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG T Clarke Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 7 at Innisfail Bm50 on March 8 over 900m, 5 len behind Bring Me To Life with 62.5kg at $2.70. Second run from a spell got back early 5th of 8 at this track Bm55 on March 22 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Ellie's Dream carrying 59kg at $26. Not a great draw again but able to play a big role. |
10 MS C JOKIC |
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| 9 | 39x18 |
BRAVE INTENT
JANEL RYAN 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Mrs J M Ryan, R Watson, Ms I G Jones & L M Mosch Third-up today. Resuming came from midfield and won by a nose at this track 0 - 55 February 20 over 1000m defeating Catalina Dreaming with 57kg at $20. Second-up 8th of 11 at this track 0 - 58 on March 22 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Mishani Maverick with 57kg at $6.50. Capable of sharp improvement. |
6 AMANDA THOMSON |
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| 10 | 02344 |
CONVERTOR
GEORGINA HOLT 4YO BR/BL GELDING 57.0KG T G Lines, C J Lines & Mrs J E Lines Most recently 4th of 8 at this track Bm55 on March 22 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Ellie's Dream with 57kg at $3.90. Before that 4th of 12 at this track Cl1 on March 14 over 1300m, slow going 2.5 len behind Chartwell carrying 56.5kg at $18. Has the ability but struggling to break through. |
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| 11 | 89x71 |
SPONTANEOUS CHOICE
ALEXANDER MALLIFF 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Ms K A Buckingham, Miss S A Hunt, Mrs D A Hunt, Miss T J Wells, Ms N L Hogan, Miss A Heaton, Mrs D L Howell, Mrs P Vaughan, Mrs J Vaughan, Miss S A Buckingham, Mrs S D Horner, Miss C A McCormack & Mrs O J Barry Third-up today. Not raced for 36 days. First-up 7th of 11 at Cairns Cl1-Sw on February 15 over 1250m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Recruiter with 60kg at $91. Last start won by 2 len at this track 0 - 55 February 27 over 1200m defeating Elleves with 55kg at $101. Can make his presence felt. |
14 S CORMACK |
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| 12 | 65x56 |
HIT SNOOZE
GEORGINA HOLT 8YO BAY MARE 56.0KG A J Bourke & Mrs D H Bourke Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up ran last in a small field at Home Hill Sw on March 1 over 1000m, 10 len behind Yes Dream carrying 59.5kg at $26. Second-up 6th of 11 at this track 0 - 58 on March 22 over 1000m, slow going 3 len behind Mishani Maverick with 55.5kg at $51. Looking elsewhere. |
1 JASON TAYLOR |
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| 13 | 62264 |
CHALKLEY
MICHAEL GEANEY 7YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG Miss B J Leppien First run for the new stable. Has been midfield at the past couple including a 6 len 4th at Emerald on February 1 over 1200m. Prefer others. |
7 G KLIESE |
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| 14 | 4677x |
MISHANI PERFECTION
KAYLA RUSSELL 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG K Russell Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation when last of 7 at Bowen 3&4yo Hcp January 24 over 1470m, 11 len behind Hyde Park carrying 54kg at $31. Previously first up; ran last of 10 at Home Hill Bm55 November 2 over 1000m, 11 len behind Gettin' Lippy with 58kg at $26. Happy to risk. |
5 LIV O'DONNELL |
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| 15 | 95206 |
LOOK AT ROSA
BONNIE THOMSON 6YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG Ms B L Thomson At the latest run 6th of 8 at this track Bm55 on March 22 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Ellie's Dream with 54kg at $26. The race before that 10th of 12 at this track Cl1 on March 14 over 1300m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Chartwell with 54kg at $31. Might struggle again. |
11 ISABELLA TEH |
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| 16 | 4658x |
COMBATTANT DE RUE
KAYLA RUSSELL 9YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG K Russell & D Stagg Resuming. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Cairns Cl2 December 8 2022 over 1250m, 6 len behind Flaming Torch carrying 54kg at $101. First up last campaign second last of 9 at Cairns Cl3 September 9 2022 over 1400m, soft track; 9 len behind Investor carrying 52kg at $61. Will find this tough. |
14 DENICIOUS SMITH |
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