Toowoomba 03 Aug 2024
GOING: G(4)
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EMPIRE OF JAPAN BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1300m Track: GOOD 4 Clear (Max: 14) Rail: True. (Pent: 5.8). |
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Lots of speed predominantly from Fun Sponge and Wowit's Willywonka. TIJUANA TWO STEP (7) found more like her best belting a CL3 field at Roma by 7.3L. Gets weight relief and is proven third-up. A decent chance to go back-to-back. PERFECT ENCOUNTER (2) was a bit plainer last time but missed a whisker the two prior and they stack up. She's been freshened and gets in well with the 3kg claim. She has the early speed to manage the awkward barrier. FUN SPONGE (1) has been kept on the fresh side and drops back to a sprint. Has the first-time blinkers applied and will use an inside gate. The 2kg claim brings him into it. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Tijuana Two Step.
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FUN SPONGE
MARK CURRIE 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Mrs D T Currie & L N Tinkler Useful type. Last start didn't do much in the run home; 9th of 12 at Beaudesert Bm70 on July 6 over 1650m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Harmony Reigns carrying 58kg at $9. The start before that led to the turn then faded 5th of 11 at Eagle Farm Bm70 on July 3 over 1600m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Patmos Island carrying 57kg at $14. Better than to form line suggests. |
2 STACEY CALLOW |
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| 2 | 66229 |
PERFECT ENCOUNTER
LINDSAY HATCH 6YO BROWN MARE 60.0KG W R L Foster, Mrs D P Ouston, W J Ouston, J E Fitz-Henry, Mrs A C Fitz-Henry, S B James, D Pride, Mrs T A Hatch, D G Bartolo, Mrs J A Bartolo, A Pope, R L Burow, Mrs M Burow, J C Spradau & Four by Four Syndicate (Mgr: P R Tulloch) Useful type. Resumes off a 49 day let-up. Last start second last of 10 at this track Bm70 on June 15 over 1300m, 3 len behind Fun Sponge carrying 60kg at $3.50. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at this track Bm70 on May 18 over 1300m, on a slow track; nose behind Take A Picture carrying 57kg at $4. Was disappointing last start but is a chance today. |
7 DYLAN BENNETT |
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| 3 | 4657x |
TELEPHONE BOOTH
MARK CURRIE 6YO GREY MARE 59.0KG J D Sayeg & M N Lindenmayer Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last of 7 at Ipswich Cl5 October 4 over 1680m, 4.5 len behind Kipling's Journey carrying 55kg at $7. First up last campaign second last of 10 at Eagle Farm Cl6 August 12 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Ned's Gully carrying 52kg at $26. May need it. |
6 LANDAN SYKES |
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| 4 | 4124x |
WOWIT'S WILLYWONKA
KEVIN KEMP 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Ulandra Bloodstock (Mgr: J J Kruger), Mrs J H Kemp & H A Zajacek Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Eagle Farm Bm75 April 27 over 1815m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Commodus carrying 56.5kg at $17. When resuming last campaign fourth of 8 at Gold Coast Poly Bm60 September 23 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Flag Hall carrying 59kg at $21. Betting watch. |
4 K YOSHIDA |
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| 5 | 75113 |
VONZITHER
COREY & KYLIE GERAN 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 58.0KG C S Dwyer, S Wilson, G Halter, P W Mooney, R J Hawkswell, C G Geran, B M Kennedy, K J O'Brien, J D Trenham, B B L S CLUB (Mgr: W F Francis), Ms M L Watts, Mrs R Dwyer, B M Moody & D L Walker Dual acceptor. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track Bm62 on July 13 over 1300m, slow going 1.2 len behind Dragon Pins carrying 58.5kg at $4. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Gatton Bm62 June 29 over 1400m in soft going defeating Rockin' Artie carrying 59.5kg at $3.80. Has a decent chance. |
5 LESLIE TILLEY |
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| 6 | 2x640 |
ENABLER
JOSHUA KING 6YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG Mrs T J Schofield, N J Schofield, I B Mitchell & G W O'brien At the latest run second last of 11 at Doomben Bm68 on July 13 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Mount Fuji with 57.5kg at $6. The run before that 4th of 12 at Doomben Bm68 on June 19 over 1110m, 1.2 len behind Hurts So Good carrying 55.5kg at $17. Consider. |
3 ANTHONY ALLEN |
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| 7 | 11x51 |
TIJUANA TWO STEP
DONALD BAKER 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG Mrs P Siebenhausen, B A Jorgensen, Mrs L M Jorgensen & Ms H Guarracino Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 5th of 12 at Gatton Cl2 on May 24 over 1100m, 4 len behind Smiling Zac carrying 56kg at $3.50. Second run from a spell favourite; won by 7 len at Roma July 13 over 1200m defeating Secretly Better with 58kg at $1.60. Impressive win last start and can go on. |
1 MELEA CASTLE |
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| 8 | 115x5 |
TATTLE
MARK CURRIE 5YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG 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 Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 11 at Eagle Farm Cl3 on July 20 over 1200m, 3 len behind Battlefield carrying 50kg at $19. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at this track Cl2 on January 1 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Ozarch carrying 52.5kg at $3. Winning chance. |
1 NOZI TOMIZAWA |
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| 9 | 49705 |
APPLECROSS
STEVEN THOMAS 8YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG S W Thomas & Mrs K L Thomas Dual acceptor. Most recently 5th of 12 at Esk Bm55 on July 13 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Lady Wairua with 60.5kg at $10. The start before that second last of 12 at Warwick Bm58 on July 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Saddle Boy carrying 59kg at $67. Hard to make a case on recent form. |
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