Warwick   02 May 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

NUTURF BENCHMARK 58 Handicap 2000m

Track: Good 4     Rail: True. (Pent: 5.68)  

No recognised leader engaged but Up And Comer has the pace to work to the front. GUARDED OPTIMIST (2) was a touch plain last time out but go on the two solid runner-up finishes in the starts prior. Drawn perfectly in gate four and should appreciate the extra furlong here. Rates the testing material. UP AND COMER (9) hasn't been too far off them in recent efforts and a top-three showing wouldn't surprise. FIRE AND LIGHT (18) is still a maiden but is usually thereabouts and looks one for the multiples. The well-related MAGADAN (3) (half to Listed winner and 2xG1 placed Swiftfalcon) was a dominant winner last start and can go back-to-back. SUGGESTED PLAY: Guarded Optimist to get back into the winners' stall.
1 32443 MEDICAL AUTOCRAT
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
G M Goodrum, M D Sims, Four Bees Racing No.3 (Mgr: B D Courtney), Four Bees Racing No.4 (Mgr: B D Courtney), G M Andersen, Ms L O'Rourke, P J Wickham, P N Flood, C G Geran, G W Spies, N J Payne, B M Moody, B J Fraser, B D Courtney & K J O'Brien
Most recently sat on the pace when 3rd of 13 at Toowoomba Bm60 on April 17 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Farwest carrying 57kg at $3.30. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 13 at Eagle Farm Cl3 on April 5 over 1805m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Fioprospero carrying 52kg at $11. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
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PAUL HAMBLIN
Turquoise, Hot Pink GG Racing Logo, Diagonal Halves Sleeves, Hooped Cap
2 87228 GUARDED OPTIMIST
PAUL SHAILER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Newington Farm (Mgr: S Wilson), J R Makepeace, HJ Haydon, S Wilson, S M Watts, S Weightman, J M Hynes, S Haydon, Onestorm Racing (Mgr: G Felstead), Ms S Plangklang, S P Davis, T J Ferguson & R McMaster
At the latest run got back early 8th of 11 at Gold Coast Bm58 on April 11 over 1800m, slow going 10 len behind San Jose Boy with 61kg at $3.10. Before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Eagle Farm Cl1 on March 12 over 1800m, slow going 1.0 len behind Ferino carrying 59.5kg at $8.50. Deserves another chance.
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DYLAN TURNER
White, Black N F Motif and Armbands
3 65371 MAGADAN
KIM LOY
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
T J Lally, J Tukukino, J Davies, L Janssen, J L Davies, S J Nicholson, Ms K A Loy, Ms J Baker, D McKenzie, Mrs L West-Longstaff, Ms G Rozynski & A J Robinson
Half-brother to Listed winner and dual-Group 1 placed Swiftfalcon. Most recently scored a big 4.5 len win at Ballina Cl1-Sw April 8 over 1900m in the wet defeating The Khan carrying 59kg at $4.40. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 11 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on March 23 over 2200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Miss Dynamo with 55kg at $21. Hard to beat again.
4
JAI WILLIAMS
Maroon, White KL And Stars, White Seams, Stars Cap And Pom Pom
4 44x07 MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN
PADDY CUNNINGHAM
6YO  GR/B  GELDING 60.0KG
D Williams, B R Williams, G Williams, B Williams, Miss M Williams, Mrs K Williams, Miss Y Williams, Miss S Roots & J Smith
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 10th of 12 at Grafton Bm58 on March 16 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Havieron with 59.5kg at $16. Second-up 7th of 11 at Grafton Ctry Bm66 on April 13 over 1420m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Change The Date with 55.5kg at $31. Looking elsewhere.
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COBI VITLER
Red, Green Braces
5 812x0 I AIN'T CHICKEN
JOSH SWEENEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J Sweeney & Ms C M Hall
Second run back. First-up after four months ran last of 15 at Gold Coast 0 - 58 on April 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Naughty Nurse carrying 60kg at $31. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Balaklava 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on October 30 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Justa Star with 55kg at $151. Fitter but needs to improve sharply.
6
JETT NEWMAN
Yellow, Purple Star, Green Sleeves, Purple Star Cap
6 5x103 JUMEIRAH TRIANGLE
JAMES HEPWORTH
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J A Hepworth & Ms N L Jackson
Last start 3rd of 9 at Kilcoy Bm58 on April 12 over 1900m, in the wet; 5 len behind Force Me carrying 58kg at $10. The run before that ran last of 10 at Toowoomba Bm58 on April 5 over 1890m, slow going 16 len behind Shake'n'bake carrying 57kg at $21. Can play a big role again.
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TAHLIA FENLON
Red, Yellow Quarters, Halved Sleeves, Quartered Cap
7 2x642 KENSHIN MARU
LOUISE WHITE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms L A White, D J Kelso, M B Heath, P M West, D M Westaway, P J Bracher, N R Gibson, Ms B Kruck, K J Mcleod, Ms S L Williams, J D Wilson, G F Martin, Miss L A Campbell & M McCullough
Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Kilcoy Bm58 on April 12 over 1900m, on heavy track; 0.9 len behind Force Me carrying 58kg at $6. Before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Eagle Farm Bm65 on March 26 over 1800m, slow going 2.75 len behind Calm Seeker carrying 56kg at $12. Expected to be very competitive.
6
ROB THORBURN
Light Blue, Grey Diamond Checks, Diamond Armbands
8 78324 PRINCETON AWARD
GLENN THORNTON
6YO  BR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs W Thornton, K Hinkley, R M & Mrs T Snell, P J & Mrs E A Hrabar
At the latest run 4th of 10 at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 on April 19 over 2000m, 7 len behind Kareem with 60kg at $4. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm62 on April 13 over 2150m, nose behind Papal Miss carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. Rates highly and is worth including.
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BORIS THORNTON
Royal Blue, White TT Horse Logo, White Sleeves, Red Stripe, White Cap And Pom Pom
9 41225 UP AND COMER
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), BBT Late Bloomer (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), Hysteria (Mgr: B Darr), Keastafin (Mgr: J J Finney), D Wood, C J Carrington, N Lockett, Mrs K Tracey, W V Tracey, Mrs H van der Merwe, Mrs B Williamson, J Capenhurst, D Thoroughgood, B Newton & M Wright
Returns from a 40-day let-up. Last start 5th of 11 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on March 23 over 2200m, slow going 0.8 len behind Miss Dynamo carrying 56kg at $5. The race before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 12 at Sunshine Coast Bm62 on February 28 over 2200m, head behind Likeabeel carrying 57kg at $6.50. Went close last time. Key runner who should run well.
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DAN MC GILLIVRAY
Red, Blueblood Logo, Red Sleeves, Blueblood Logo, Red And White Star Cap
10 x5583 AROUND THE BUOY
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs C L Munce, L A Ashton, P Hauff, Beer Club (Mgr: M A Fletcher), Kratzie Racing No.5 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann), C W Rodgers, G P Sinclair, Mrs K E Sinclair, P K Small, L J Cusick, Miss S A Woolley, Ms T E Woolley, Ms J A Fisher, R J Mitchell, K G Lewin, B A Lewis & Ms T Davies
Most recently 3rd of 11 at Doomben Cl1-Sw on April 4 over 2050m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Dillian carrying 58kg at $11. The run before that second last of 9 at Eagle Farm Cl1 on March 12 over 1800m, slow going 5.5 len behind Ferino carrying 58kg at $3.80. Has ability and should measure up.
9
JUSTIN HUXTABLE
Royal Blue, White Southern Cross, Star Cap
11 15x99 ENTERPRISE PRIVATE
KRIS LEES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Australian Bloodstock, One Ship Nine Captains, Wickers Racing, R B Hosking, S J Cook, J Thomas, S F Sutcliffe, B R Hosking, I Williamson, I Hopkins, Trowel, N Murphy, Dream Bloodstock, A M Woods, R I Darrah, J Lovett, M D Death & G J McKinnon
Third-up today. Resuming from last on the turn second last of 10 at Port Macquarie Bm58 on March 3 over 1812m, 3.5 len behind Yorikiri with 60.5kg at $20. Last start 9th of 11 at Gold Coast Bm58 on April 11 over 1800m, on a slow track; 13 len behind San Jose Boy with 60kg at $13. Others are preferred.
3
R WIGGINS
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Check Sleeves And Cap
12 272x0 SEERESS
LEIGH WANLESS
7YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
L Wanless
Second run back. First-up after two months 10th of 13 at Sunshine Coast Bm62 on April 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Sock'emsid with 54.5kg at $61. Previously second-up eased back early on 6th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Bm58 on December 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Pireonti carrying 57kg at $61. Fitter but happy to bet around this time.
3
ERIN MOLLOY
Gold, Green Star, Stars On Sleeves, Gold Cap, Green Star
13 60019 PAPAL MISS
VISHAN VENKAYA
6YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
V Venkaya & J Brownley
Most recently 9th of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Bm65 on April 26 over 2000m, 7 len behind Watermelon with 55kg at $9. The run before that won by a nose at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm62 April 13 over 2150m defeating Princeton Award carrying 55kg at $4.40. Looks tested again.
7
CHELSEA FRANCIS
Red And Navy Blue Halves, White Sleeves With Red Stars, Red Cap With White Stars
14 22179 GOOD PHILLY
VIC HEADING
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 58.0KG
C J Wilson
At the latest run second last of 10 at Doomben 3yo Qlty Fillies on April 16 over 1350m, in the wet; 5 len behind Ready To Schipp carrying 54kg at $101. The run before that couldn't go on with it; ran last of 7 at Eagle Farm 3yo Hcp on March 15 over 1600m, 8 len behind Philia carrying 55.5kg at $51. Form tapering and likely to struggle again.
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OLIVIA KENDAL
Red And Dark Blue Quarters, Pink Sleeves, Red And Dark Blue Quartered Cap
15 91720 BRAVE BOY
CHRIS ZINTILIS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms D C Griffiths & C Zintilis
Last start ran last of 11 at Eagle Farm Bm90 on April 19 over 2212m, slow going 14 len behind Philipsburg carrying 54.5kg at $71. The race before that 2nd of 11 at Gold Coast Bm58 on April 11 over 1800m, slow going head behind San Jose Boy with 58kg at $26. Likely to struggle.
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JADEN LLOYD
White, Turquoise Band
16 07949 DO IT FOR YOU
DAIKI CHUJO
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
K King, LTK Crew (Mgr: P Boyle), W E Hammond, C A Gale, M A McCrory, L Dellevergin, P M Hegedus, R Inai, O Takeshi, Ms Y Tashima, Ms M Yamawaki, K Hiraide & M Ikeda
At the latest run 9th of 13 at Eagle Farm Cl3 on April 5 over 1805m, slow going 5.5 len behind Fioprospero with 53kg at $101. The run before that 4th of 12 at Ipswich 0 - 58 on March 21 over 1700m, slow going 2 len behind Bilpa Morea with 59kg at $21. Comes into this in ordinary form. Not for ours.
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Gold, Pale Blue Hoop And Cap
17 79445 MYGIRLGLADYS
RUBY CHATTERTON
6YO  GR/BL  MARE 56.0KG
Miss R G Chatterton, Miss C Wynne, Ms J Waller, Mrs M Hourigan & Mrs K A Velge
Most recently from last on the turn 5th of 8 at Gold Coast Poly Cl4 on April 26 over 1540m, 3.5 len behind Awaygoesthebunny carrying 54kg at $26. The start before that 4th of 11 at Ipswich Cl2 on April 9 over 1666m, slow going 2.5 len behind Express Payment with 54kg at $26. Rates highly and can break through.
8
JACKSON MURPHY
White, Aqua Blue And Purple RGR Logo, Aqua Blue With Purple Diamonds Sleeves And Cap
18 24223 FIRE AND LIGHT
WILLIAM KROPP
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
G J Wippell, E J Wippell, Mrs A E Wippell & Miss IH Wippell
Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Doomben Mdn-Sw on April 23 over 2060m, slow going 5 len behind Vermilion Kirin with 58.5kg at $2.20. The race before that 2nd of 14 at Ipswich Mdn-Sw on April 9 over 1666m, on a slow track; head behind Deep Dawn with 58.5kg at $3.80. Rates highly. Another big run is on the cards.
11
MADELEINE WISHART
Pink, Lime Green Sleeves, Pink Cap
19 93343 MAJESTIC ANGEL
JEFF DUNN
5YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Ms J V Borg
Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at Toowoomba Cl1 on April 12 over 1890m, neck behind Smokin Match with 54kg at $8. The run before that 4th of 11 at Doomben Cl1-Sw on April 4 over 2050m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Dillian with 58kg at $31. Hard to beat on the back of that sort of form.
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COLLEEN KRAHNEN
Cerise, Mauve Horse Head, Purple Sleeves And Cap
20 96340 JUSTICE SERVED
RAY DART
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs K M Dart, R H Dart & R N O Dart
Last start ran last of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Bm55 on April 26 over 1540m, 35 len behind Kaiwi carrying 59.5kg at $26. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm62 on April 13 over 2150m, 3.5 len behind Papal Miss carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. Looking to others.
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Hot Pink, Grey Striped Sleeves
21 55059 JETPACK VERDI
PHYLLIS KALINOWSKI
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
A Barrow
Last start 9th of 13 at Toowoomba Bm60 on April 17 over 2000m, 8 len behind Farwest carrying 56.5kg at $51. The run before that 5th of 10 at Toowoomba Bm58 on April 5 over 1890m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Shake'n'bake with 58kg at $18. Might struggle again.
8
J BAKER
Sky Blue, White Stars, Black Sleeves, White Stars, Sky Blue Cap, White Star
22 33872 THE KHAN
MARCUS WILSON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
M J Wilson, G Blackstock, A W Cameron, D W Geany, C Hy, G C Lovell, J Maccioni, S M Mahoney, S Maitland, K J Mccormick, A P Miller, G Millidonis, M Sanderson & K D Whitford
Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Ballina Cl1-Sw on April 8 over 1900m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Magadan with 59kg at $3.30. The start before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 9 at Doomben Cl1 on March 19 over 1640m, 3 len behind Hello In There with 55kg at $17. Going well. Cannot be disregarded.
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Black, White And Lime Green Diagonal Stripes, Quartered Cap