Townsville   05 Oct 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

LIVING TURF BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 1609m

Track: SOFT 5   Clear (Max: 27)   Rail: +6.0m 1000-W/Post; +3.0m Remainder..  

Expecting a genuine tempo. The penny has dropped for OUT OF LUCK (2) who has three wins and a placing from just four starts this preparation and is racing with a lot of confidence of late. Is one from one over this course and distance and should prove very hard to hold out. CONVERTOR (5) has placed five from six over this track and trip and has just run into one better at the past couple. Sure to run well again. READY TIGER (1) has a handy record here on his home circuit with two wins and three placings from seven spins. Look for a better run. BOMBINATE (7) doesn't win out of turn but is usually thereabouts and is a must for the multiples. AIDENABET (4) goes well for hoop Jokic who has a win and four placings from seven steers. In the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Out Of Luck to continue the rich vein of form.
1 43189 READY TIGER
TONY COMERFORD
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 63.0KG
A J Spackman, A R Dean, C Promnitz, A A Katthagen, S N Nankervis, Mrs B R Denniss, R J Nankervis, J McGrath, Mrs D A Katthagen, A A Katthagen, Mrs T L Toye, Mrs L M Brennan, Miss A M Butts, A M Comerford
Most recently settled back and ran on when 9th of 13 at this track Cl5 on September 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Moegreen carrying 58.5kg at $10. The start before that struggled in the run home; 8th of 10 at Cairns Cl3 on August 22 over 1500m, 10 len behind Moegreen with 61.5kg at $18. Capable of sharp improvement.
3
AIDAN HOLT
Royal Blue, Red Stars, Red And Royal Blue Stars Sleeves And Cap
2 x1131 OUT OF LUCK
CLINTON TAYLOR
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
L R Langbecker
At the latest run favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a nose at this track Bm55 September 19 over 1609m on a rain affected track defeating Convertor with 61kg at $2. The run before that 3rd of 10 at Rockhampton Cl3 on August 21 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Woodstock Rock carrying 57.5kg at $2.45. Talented type who is among the leading hopes.
4
LUKE P DEMPSEY
Blue, White Embrook Thoroughbreds Logo And Cap, Blue Stripes
3 06742 YOU ARE KING
BELYNDA KLIESE
8YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs S Hammer
Most recently 2nd in a small field at Ewan Cl4 on September 27 over 1600m, nose behind Mishani Perfection carrying 60kg at $1.60. The race before that 4th of 13 at this track Cl5 on September 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Moegreen with 55kg at $51. Maybe a place.
5
ISABELLA TEH
Royal Blue, White Stars, Cerise Stripe And Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap, Cerise Stripe
4 6x879 AIDENABET
JOSHUA MANZELMANN
8YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J J Manzelmann
Most recently second last of 10 at Mackay Bm55 on September 27 over 1200m, 6 len behind The Hairdresser with 62kg at $21. The run before that second last of 8 at Mackay Hcp on September 12 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Go Getaboy carrying 54kg at $51. Will be harder to beat this time.
2
MS C JOKIC
Light Blue, Dark Blue Yoke, Sleeves And Cap
5 65822 CONVERTOR
GEORGINA HOLT
5YO  BR/BL  GELDING 57.0KG
T G Lines, C J Lines & Mrs J E Lines
Most recently 2nd of 10 at this track Bm55 on September 19 over 1609m, on a slow track; nose behind Out Of Luck with 59.5kg at $6. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track Bm60 on September 2 over 1609m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Mission House with 57kg at $12. Leading prospect.
6
RON STEWART
White, Red Hooped Sleeves And Striped Cap
6 37542 FANG IT
STEPHEN BUSH
5YO  BR/BL  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs M G Bush & S Bush
At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Ewan Bm50 on September 26 over 1750m, 0.8 len behind Eagle Warrior with 61kg at $3.10. The race before that 4th of 9 at Bowen Cl2 on September 16 over 1470m, 4 len behind Sand 'N' Power carrying 58kg at $21. Others make more appeal in this contest.
1
C WHITELEY
Royal Blue, White Band With Royal Blue B, White Armbands And Cap
7 25423 BOMBINATE
LOUISE TERZI
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
J J Hodges, R G Graves, Mrs S M Deveney, K C Burton, M G Duggan, Mrs J E Munro & Mrs R George
At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Atherton Bm50 on September 27 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind It's Been A Trek with 60.5kg at $3.50. The run before that 2nd of 7 at Mareeba Bm55 on September 6 over 1500m, neck behind The Cops with 58kg at $4.40. This is harder but he is up to the task.
7
JASON TAYLOR
Pink, Dark Blue Stripe, Striped Sleeves And Cap
8 x4556 LADY OF FORTUNE
MEGAN PURVIS
8YO  GREY  MARE 54.0KG
Miss M L Purvis
Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 14 at this track 0 - 55 on September 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Goodnight Romeo with 56.5kg at $26. Before that 5th of 12 at this track 0 - 55 on August 9 over 1300m, 0.9 len behind Hit Snooze carrying 56.5kg at $31. In the mix.
8
GABRIELLE SEMMENS
Turquoise, Red Checked Diamonds, White Sleeves And Cap