Toowoomba   16 May 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

BLACK GWM - HOPE CUP BENCHMARK 62 Handicap 1000m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 21)   Rail: +3m Entire.  

Booya Boy and Bulsara should set a strong clip. SEAMS LOGICAL (2) is backing up quickly on home turf after finishing in the money over 1100m just seven days ago. Good effort last start and is a definite winning chance. CHARMED PASSAGE (5) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when a nose away in second over 1100m at Gatton when he was prominent throughout. Nicely placed to play a pivotal role. BULSARA (1) took advantage of the good draw and sat on the pace last start before tiring to finish fifth, beaten 5 lengths, over 1000m at Sunshine Coast Poly. Can figure in the finish. WANTED HILLBILLY (4) will be at peak fitness now and may earn some minor money. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed Trifecta 2,5,1,4.
1 23105 BULSARA
MICHAEL MARSH
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 62.0KG
M A Marsh, C Duff, J S Marsh & Mrs L K Marsh
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm55 on May 1 over 1000m, 5 len behind Agenda Setter with 66kg at $5.50. The start before that ran last of 11 at Doomben Bm68 on April 22 over 1200m, 21 len behind Capital Heart carrying 59kg at $81. Finds a nice race and watch for sharp improvement.
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JULIE BUSUTTIN
Tangerine, White Striped Sleeves, Black Cap
2 1x102 SEAMS LOGICAL
PAT WEBSTER
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
R T Hay
Last start 2nd of 10 at this track 3yo Bm60 on May 9 over 1100m, 0.7 len behind Mishani Moet with 59.5kg at $3.60. The run before that ran last of 10 at Eagle Farm Cl3-Sw on April 4 over 1000m, slow going 9 len behind Angel Ladder carrying 59kg at $91. Went close last time. Sure to measure up here.
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CHLOE LOWE
Light Blue, Black Sleeves, Cerise Armbands And Cap
3 7536x WOLFGANG
RODNEY HAY
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
R T Hay
First-up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Clifton Bm60 October 25 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Kareem carrying 61kg at $4.40. When resuming last campaign 11th of 13 at Morphettville Cl2 June 21 over 1100m, soft track; 12 len behind Cicala carrying 59.5kg at $14. Will find this tougher than what he was up against prior to a spell and hard to see him improving enough to feature in this.
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MCKENZIE APEL
Light Blue, Black Sleeves, Cerise Armbands And Cap
4 2x515 WANTED HILLBILLY
BILLY HEALEY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Miss E Hartland
Most recently 5th of 12 at Gatton 3yo Bm60 on April 26 over 1100m, 4 len behind Tinkerbella with 58.5kg at $3.70. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2 len at this track 3yo Bm60 April 11 over 1200m defeating I'm Nelson with 60kg at $7.50. Has a good strike rate and is among the main hopes.
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ASHLEY BUTLER
White, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Red And Royal Blue Striped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
5 72522 CHARMED PASSAGE
DALE GROVES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
K M Banks
Most recently set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at Gatton Bm65 on April 26 over 1100m, nose behind Spirit Of Brodie carrying 58kg at $8. The race before that 2nd of 12 at Gatton Bm62 on April 10 over 1100m, neck behind Apollo Ten with 55.5kg at $4.60. One of the major hopes.
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KELSEY LENTON
Turquoise, White Seams, White And Turquoise Seams Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
6 x5671 DARTH INVADER
BILLY HEALEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes), K J Midolo, A Sakorafas, S Tezla, S J Tezla, S G Andrews, L T Ho, G Larizza, M Rees, J F Tezla, N Murray, Mrs S F Wishart, A Dickens, A D Reader, Miss C Williams, L Wrigley, F Gentile & Donalds Racing Invader (Mgr: T Hughes)
Most recently came from midfield and won by a head at Rockhampton 0 - 60 May 5 over 1100m defeating Ten Carat Lucy carrying 58kg at $8. Before that 7th of 9 at Sunshine Coast Cg&E Bm58 on April 12 over 1000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Out Of Turn carrying 59.5kg at $15. Racing well and can win again.
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BAILEY WHEELER
Black, White Horsehead, Banner And Stars, White And Black Halved Sleeves, Yellow Cap, Black Stars
7 48132 MR EVANS
KEVIN SIMS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
K J Sims
Most recently 2nd of 9 at this track Bm68 on May 2 over 870m, 0.5 len behind Paleface Ringo with 56kg at $13. Before that 3rd of 8 at this track Bm62 on April 25 over 870m, 1.3 len behind Drums Of War with 59kg at $7.50. Maybe a place.
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AIDAN KEELEY
Royal Blue, Red Sash, Striped Sleeves And Cap
8 75x7x ZARNI
PHILIP MINTER
6YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
E A Minter
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation second last of 8 at Wyong Mid Bm64 on December 10 over 1100m, 4 len behind Northlander with 58kg at $61. When resuming last campaign second last of 11 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on April 19 2025 over 1200m, 6 len behind Los Padres carrying 56kg at $11. Might find this a bit too tough.
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K YOSHIDA
Black, White Sleeves, Pale Blue Cap
9 3366x KILONOVA
BILLY HEALEY
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
C Bennett, Flying Start No 32 (Mgr: C Bennett), G R Donovan, G R Clarke, R I Hill, L C Warner, T A Derwin, Mrs A Marsterson, Mrs J M Cooper, Check Ya Later (Mgr: D T Mangold), Miss S J Jenkins, B G Coleman, Mrs S Farrell, A J Farrell, R W Bragg, Ms B D Dimmick & K L Schrofler
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at Eagle Farm Cl1 January 7 over 1200m, 3 len behind Meldubious carrying 57.5kg at $21. Previously first up; sixth of 9 at Warwick Farm 4yo+ Bm72 October 6 over 1100m, 5 len behind Istolea Merc with 55.5kg at $5. Expected to prove hard to beat.
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White, Flying Start Syndications Logo, Black And Teal Checked Sleeves, Quartered Cap
10 18x BOOYA BOY
ADAM CAMPTON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
J B Biasin, Mrs S Biasin, J Biasin, Miss L Biasin, Miss R G Biasin & T Tranter
Resuming. Not seen since he finished last of 8 at Ipswich 3yo Bm62 January 3 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind The Torque Xpress carrying 58kg at $11. At his first start won by 0.5 len Ballina Mdn-Sw December 9 over 1000m defeating Nite Chill with 57.5kg at $1.35. Will take great benefit from this run.
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Light Blue, Black Lightning Bolt, Sleeves And Cap
11 x2036 PUREZZA
PAUL WALLACE
6YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs S M Wallace
Returns from a 42-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 8 at Flinton Bm60 on April 4 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Mr Evans with 56kg at $5. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Dalby Bm55 on March 21 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Grand Crusader with 60.5kg at $8. Likely to find this out of reach.
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COREY SUTHERLAND
Blue, Pink Sleeves And Cap
12 22156 PRUCIA
ALYSSA & TROY SWEENEY
4YO  GREY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs S Hammer
At the latest run 6th of 11 at Warwick Bm55 on May 7 over 800m, 3 len behind Zavega carrying 59kg at $21. Before that 5th of 7 at Rockhampton Bm65 on April 12 over 1050m, slow going 4.5 len behind Sailor's Rum with 54kg at $17. Will need to do a bit more.
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FREDERICK LARSON
Royal Blue, White Stars, Cerise Stripe And Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap, Cerise Stripe
13 64x18 BLUE EYE DAME
ASHTYN REEDY
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
P R Reedy
Third-up today. Resuming raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.1 len at this track Cl1 March 14 over 1000m defeating Ocean Joy with 54kg at $12. Last start sat on the pace before fading 8th of 10 at Gatton 0 - 58 on April 26 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Crown Guinea carrying 57kg at $14. Not far away last start. Sure to be prominent.
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MONTANNA SAVVA
Royal Blue And White Diamonds, Aqua Sleeves