Toowoomba   09 Aug 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

SHEPPARD EARTHMOVING BENCHMARK 55 Handicap 1000m

Track: Soft 5   Rain (Max: 13)   Rail: +5m Entire. (Pent: 5.80)  

Goose Step, Bee Two and Little Spark to battle for the lead at a strong tempo. THE GREY (1) brings his NSW form north and the best of it could well see him challenge hard. A lovely soft draw will help that. LITTLE SPARK (8) has run her best races at Toowoomba. They might take a sit today to allow her to finish. Wants a softer surface. THE LOUVRE (3) is certainly hard fit now. He can sit more forward in this and looks suited. BEE TWO (2) did win his only outing at this venue. Backs up quickly again but looks to have decent ability. ADDICTIVE PIRANHA (7) is improving with each run this campaign. Ran on well last start to score over 870m at this track and is capable of a show. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 1,8,3,2.
1 x5306 THE GREY
PATRICK SEXTON
4YO  GR/CH  GELDING 62.0KG
F Mittiga, C A Romeo, Ms D Andrich, A Coluccio & Z Todorovic
At the latest run faded in the straight 6th of 9 at Newcastle Mid Cl1 on July 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Tickle Me Pink with 59kg at $5. The start before that ran last of 10 at Hawkesbury Prov Bm64 on June 26 over 1100m, 6 len behind Desi Emperor carrying 60kg at $2.10. Can go on with the job now.
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JADE METCALFE
Yellow, Red Band, Striped Sleeves And Cap
2 x6182 BEE TWO
GLENN RICHARDSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
P J Hunsley, J D P Whelan, Mrs L A Whelan, K H L Eastcott, C L MacDonald, G T Wain, L J Wain, J K Zillman, M A Cooke, Miss S E Whelan, Ms E J Whelan & L R Druce
Most recently rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 11 at Gatton Bm60 on August 1 over 1100m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Born Fearless carrying 59.5kg at $10. The start before that 8th of 10 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Bm68 on July 25 over 1000m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Click Click Boom with 57kg at $61. Among the chances.
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JUSTIN HUXTABLE
Purple, Turquoise Lightning Bolts Vee, White With Purple Lightning Bolts Sleeves And Cap
3 1x373 THE LOUVRE
LYN BASKETT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs L P Baskett & W J Baskett
Most recently 3rd of 10 at this track Cl1 on July 19 over 870m, 2.5 len behind Revalene with 59kg at $3.20. Before that 7th of 12 at Gatton 0 - 60 on May 23 over 1100m, slow going 3.5 len behind Jacka Stands Alone carrying 57kg at $21. Solid top-three hope.
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JAKE MOLLOY
Red, Gold Sash And Sleeves, Red Armbands, Gold Cap
4 15415 MISS MOSCATO
NICHOLAS BECK
8YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
P M Fraser
Last start 5th of 7 at Goondiwindi Bm60 on July 19 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Astin Lane with 58.5kg at $4.40. The race before that won by a neck at Chinchilla Bm50 May 24 over 1070m defeating Quarter Red with 62kg at $4. Likely to find this out of reach.
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HANNAH RICHARDSON
White, Baby Pink Epaulettes, Checked Sleeves And Cap
5 2x721 WISE CHOICE
PAT WEBSTER
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
R T Hay
Racing well recently. Most recently favourite; won by 3.5 len at this track Mdn-Sw July 28 over 1050m on a soft track defeating He Da Boss carrying 55kg at $1.80. The run before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 12 at Rockhampton Mdn on July 4 over 1050m, slow going nose behind Over Draft with 55kg at $10. Should measure up again.
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OLIVIA WEBB
Light Blue, Black Sleeves, Cerise Armbands And Cap
6 152x6 RUMI STAR
GLENN RICHARDSON
4YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
G K Richardson & M P Alexander
Second run back. First-up after four months second last of 7 at this track Bm60 on August 2 over 870m, in the wet; 6 len behind Addictive Piranha carrying 57.5kg at $41. Previously second-up got back early 6th of 8 at Gold Coast 0 - 58 on February 15 over 1000m, slow going 5.5 len behind Make It So with 55kg at $21. Looks tested on the first up effort.
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MONTANNA SAVVA
Lime Green, Royal Blue Stars
7 5x821 ADDICTIVE PIRANHA
MARK CURRIE
4YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs D T Currie & S R Racing (Mgr: A Savige)
Racing well recently. At the latest run won by 0.5 len at this track Bm60 August 2 over 870m in heavy going defeating All Stashed Up with 52kg at $6. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track 0 - 62 on July 19 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Miss De Blaas with 52kg at $13. Sure to prove hard to beat.
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SHANIA WILLIS
Yellow, Black Top Third And Sides, Savige Racing Logo, Checked Sleeves And Cap
8 41736 LITTLE SPARK
MARK CURRIE
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Soar Bloodstock (Mgr: S Sydes), M D Death, M Curtin, K J Elleray & L P Petersen
Most recently did the work up front then tired 6th of 10 at this track Bm58 on July 12 over 1300m, 3 len behind Naughty Words with 54.5kg at $3.30. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track F&M Bm65 on June 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Lady Soames with 52kg at $3.30. Can improve enough to take this out.
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KELSEY LENTON
White, Black Horse Head Motif, Armbands And Cap, White Pom Pom
9 913x8 GOOSE STEP
JAKE CAPEWELL
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
M D G Rollston & Mrs J C Rollston
Second-up. First-up after five months ran last of 8 at Gympie Bm55 on July 19 over 850m, 20 len behind Sunshinyday with 58.5kg at $3. Previously second-up favourite; won by 1.3 len at Texas 2yo+ Mdn-Sw December 7 over 900m defeating Leucaena with 55.5kg at $10. No easier this time and not likely to threaten.
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CHELSEA BAKER
Yellow, Red Cap
10 4459x HUMAN TOUCH
PAUL N NOLAN
6YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
P A Nolan (Jnr), Mrs R J Nolan, J P Bourke, S P Bourke, M K Bourke & P D Bourke
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at this track Bm58 February 16 over 1300m, 12 len behind Burnett with 56kg at $6.50. Previously first up; second last of 10 at Gatton 0 - 58 September 3 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Craiglea Etna carrying 58kg at $13. Looks tested.
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ANTHONY ALLEN
Green, Gold Omega And Sleeves
11 x6383 SAVVY SONG
WAYNE BAKER
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
R L Doig, Mrs G G Doig, P Knights, T B Landers, Ms J L Bobart & R Penrose
Dual acceptor. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track 0 - 62 on July 19 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Miss De Blaas with 55kg at $31. The race before that 8th of 10 at Roma on July 12 over 1000m, 6 len behind Enflamed carrying 63.5kg at $5. Faces a tough assignment this time.
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STACEY CALLOW
Black, Yellow Vee And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
12 6102 SWEET ABOUT ME
DALE GROVES
4YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
Ms K M Banks & M J Duncan
Last start 2nd in a small field at Sapphire Coast Ctry Bm58 on July 27 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Sir Franklin carrying 54kg at $18. The race before that 10th of 13 at Moruya Ctry Cl1 on July 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Alottosay carrying 55.5kg at $10. Made headway last time. Going well and should be prominent again.
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ROB THORBURN
Turquoise, White Seams, White And Turquoise Seams Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
13 80079 ROCKBARTON FASHION
RAVYN WARZECHA
5YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
P D & P M Gray
At the latest run 7th of 9 at Ipswich Bm65 on July 31 over 1100m, slow going 4.5 len behind Araletta with 51kg at $101. The race before that second last of 12 at Gatton Cl2 on July 10 over 1400m, 15 len behind Fort William carrying 54kg at $151. Looking elsewhere.
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Black, Turquoise Checked Halves, Seams Sleeves And Cap
14 60469 KEITANY
RAVYN WARZECHA
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
PD & PM Gray
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 12 at Gatton Cl2 on July 10 over 1400m, 10 len behind Fort William with 54kg at $101. The race before that 6th of 9 at Ballina Bm58 on June 12 over 1400m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Monastery carrying 55kg at $31. Prepared to risk in this line-up.
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Black, Turquoise Checked Halves, Seams Sleeves And Cap