Doomben   12 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S(7)

BRC MEMBERSHIP BENCHMARK 80 Handicap 2200m

Track: HVY10   Rain (Max: 22)   Rail: +3m Entire. (Pent: 5.98)  

Strong tempo assured from Arizona Dreaming and Scarlet Prince leading the charge. Competitive contest for the stayers. The lighty-raced SO YOU ARE (11) hasn't done much wrong with two wins and three placings from five starts to date and brings NSW formlines to the table. Looks the runner in this field with the most upside and rates the testing material against this lot. SCARLET PRINCE (7) has hit a purple patch of form with two wins and two runner-up finishes from his past four outings and is racing in great heart. Draws the inside alley and can make his presence felt. YET HE MOVES (3) gets the reliable Waller/Maloney combination and is better than recent efforts suggest. Top-three hope on best form. ARIZONA DREAMING (4) has only missed a drum once in seven attempts at the trip and cannot be underestimated. ROLLER COASTER (6) next in line in an open affair. SUGGESTED PLAY: So You Are each-way.
1 00x78 DOUBLE CHERRY
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
C E Holt, W M Jago, Miss MF Cox, M A Ryan, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, H M Bastone, Livnthedream (Mgr: B D Williamson), Y Shen, D Cicolella, T J Curran, D P Hickey, G R Ulrick, S J B Grimley, C J Ulrick, M B Conabere & G J P Van Ameyden
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up from last on the turn 7th of 9 at Canterbury Bm78 on February 14 over 1900m, slow going 3.5 len behind O'Ziggy with 60kg at $81. Second-up raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at Gold Coast Bm85 on March 15 over 2400m, 10 len behind Waltham carrying 59kg at $8. Can't entertain on that form.
3
TAHLIA FENLON
Royal Blue, Red V
2 55205 WAPITI
GARY DUNCAN
8YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs W M Duncan, R A Pye, S M Montgomery, M T Casey, N W Casey, G D Roberts, B J Marmin, K R Khalu, T Jelich, J L Cox, Ms C A Hickey, Mrs G F Fisher & K L Fisher
Last start 5th of 8 at this track Bm78 on April 1 over 2000m, slow going 1.1 len behind Galifianakis with 59.5kg at $20. The run before that second last of 13 at Gold Coast Gc Stakes Qlty on March 15 over 1800m, 8 len behind That's Molly carrying 54kg at $21. Prefer to see him back in form.
11
CODY COLLIS
Red, White Star, Sleeves And Cap
3 x2866 YET HE MOVES
CHRIS WALLER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
T Schembri, Mrs M Schembri, D M Kennedy, Ms M A Webb, W Latif, C W Urquhart, Mrs L Urquhart, Twentytwenty (Mgr: G D Kennedy), G D Munright, Mrs M Munright, J F Webb, Miss K L Kennedy & S D Gleason
Most recently settled back and ran on when 6th of 8 at this track Bm78 on April 1 over 2000m, slow going 1.2 len behind Galifianakis carrying 59kg at $8. The race before that 6th of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm80 on March 15 over 1820m, 3.5 len behind Kipling's Journey carrying 60kg at $9. Well placed. Finds a suitable contest this time so expect sharp improvement.
8
RYAN MALONEY
White, Black Checks, Purple Sleeves
4 42112 ARIZONA DREAMING
MAUREEN HARRY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
T Harry, Mrs M Harry & Miss K Harry
At the latest run gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 8 at Eagle Farm Bm90 on March 22 over 2200m, slow going neck behind Mahagoni carrying 54kg at $3.80. Before that favourite; came from midfield and won by a nose at Eagle Farm Bm78 March 1 over 2206m defeating El Jasor with 55.5kg at $9.50. Will take plenty of beating.
10
DAMIEN THORNTON
Light Blue, Yellow Band, Dark Blue Sleeves, Yellow Armband And Cap
5 36122 JACK DUGGAN
JASON DEAMER
7YO  GR/B  GELDING 57.0KG
Dynamic Syndications Racing (Mgr: D W Watt), P J Woollett, S F Duggan, J N Beddard, D I Hollyman, D A Simpson, J D Ilott, M J Hill,S D Murray, S Fairweather, J C Lovegrove & Barkers Road Racing (Mgr: A P Duggan)
Most recently 2nd of 8 at Sunshine Coast Bm78 on March 16 over 2400m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind El Jasor with 58kg at $12. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Warwick Farm Bm72 on February 19 over 2140m, 0.8 len behind Philipsburg carrying 59kg at $7. Worth some thought again.
6
KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
White, Dynamic Syndications Logo, Red Cap
6 23431 ROLLER COASTER
PAUL SHAILER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs M Shailer, M J Hughes & Ponzi Scheme Racing (Mgr: C J Mcleod)
Last start won by a head at Eagle Farm Bm70 April 5 over 2200m in soft going defeating Tappy's Lad carrying 60kg at $7.50. The race before that 3rd of 8 at Sunshine Coast Bm78 on March 16 over 2400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind El Jasor with 56kg at $6. Going well and rates among the chances.
9
A MALLYON
Royal Blue, Pink SR And Horse, White Seams Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap With White Stripe, Pink Pom Pom
7 32112 SCARLET PRINCE
JOHN SMERDON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Four Mugs Racing (Mgr: S Lieschke), J R Makepeace & M Turnbull
Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at Gold Coast Bm85 on March 15 over 2400m, 1.3 len behind Waltham with 54kg at $6. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.0 len at Ipswich Bm68 February 19 over 2170m on a soft track defeating Likeabeel with 60kg at $2.45. Well placed. Big chance to bounce straight back.
1
BORIS THORNTON
Light Blue, Red Peace Symbol, Sleeves And Cap
8 x3167 CHASSAGNE
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Cru Racing (Mgr: M A Rogers)
At the latest run 7th of 9 at Gold Coast Bm85 on March 15 over 2400m, 10 len behind Waltham with 54kg at $6. The run before that 6th of 12 at Eagle Farm Bm80 on February 15 over 2200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Age Of Sail with 56.5kg at $8.50. Has ability and can return to form.
4
JAG GUTHMANN-CHESTER
Maroon, White Hoop And Armbands
9 3x823 AIDEN
TONY GEORGIEFF
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
D A Georgieff, R Wolfe & J R Levinson
Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at this track Bm78 on April 1 over 2000m, slow going 0.5 len behind Galifianakis with 56kg at $7. The run before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm65 on March 12 over 2162m, on a slow track; neck behind Outburst carrying 59.5kg at $6. Close to a win. Should give a good account.
2
BAILEY WHEELER
Dark Blue, Gold Crossed Sashes, Stars Sleeves, Gold Cap
10 71763 THE CLAIMANT
ADAM CAMPTON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 52.0KG
N A W Heathcote, D M Richards, J P Munnings, L White, G Abblitt, J Marsh, C J Jones, C Brown, D C Vogel, N C Ashman, Dr N Berry, Mrs M E Berry, A Berry, Dr J O Lucas & Mrs I C Lucas
At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Gold Coast Poly Bm62 on March 29 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Forum One with 59.5kg at $5. The start before that 6th of 9 at Gold Coast Bm85 on March 15 over 2400m, 8 len behind Waltham carrying 53kg at $31. Has ability but this looks tough.
6
EMILY LANG
White, Black Bird And Cap
11 32113 SO YOU ARE
STIRLING OSLAND
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 52.0KG
Ramsey Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: S B Ramsey)
At the latest run 3rd of 7 at Wyong Bm78 on March 19 over 2125m, nose behind Decadent Tale carrying 54kg at $17. The race before that won by 1.2 len at Scone Bm58 March 4 over 2200m in soft going defeating Suit Day with 59kg at $1.35. Leading prospect.
7
RON STEWART
Green, White Braces, Yellow Hooped Sleeves And Cap
12 41863 PHILIPSBURG
JAMES PONSONBY
7YO  BAY  GELDING 52.0KG
Mrs K L Ponsonby, J W Gibb, R B M Gibb, J Stanley, A H Martin, Dr J R Whitfeld & Mrs J A Ponsonby
Most recently 3rd of 11 at Warwick Farm Bm78 on April 2 over 2200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Casual Connection carrying 54kg at $81. Before that 6th of 8 at Kembla Grange Bm68 on March 14 over 2400m, slow going 7 len behind Format carrying 57.5kg at $26. Will need further improvement to trouble these.
5
WINONA COSTIN
Red, Yellow Diamond Sash