Toowoomba   13 Jun 2026
 
GOING: S(6)

SHANNON SIGN COMPANY BENCHMARK 55 Handicap 1300m

Track: Soft 6   Clear (Max: 17)   Rail: +4m Entire. (Pent: 6.00)  

Cracking tempo with Stabilizer and Black 'N' Deadly leading the way. YES I'M UGLY (4) stuck on well to finish second last start over 1350m at Ipswich, beaten one length. Beautifully placed against this line-up and is sure to give an excellent account despite the wide draw. BLACK 'N' DEADLY (7) made it back-to-back wins when successful last start over 1200m at Nanango, getting home by a neck. Goes up a rung or two but she is good enough to score again. ARAMINTA (3) drifted well back then came with a powerful run to finish 1.4 lengths from the winner in third when resuming last start over 1200m at Kilcoy. Strips fitter now and is expected to feature again. ROMANTIC BUBBLE (2) last appeared three weeks ago over 1000m at this track when he finished fifth. This is his first run for the David Peoples stable. Gets some weight off with the claim and is sure to make his presence felt. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed Trifecta 4,7,3,2.
1 x8673 IL CUBO
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
C G Geran, D J Burgess, Ms J E E Rae, D C Rae, N J Payne, G W Spies, Mrs S L Payne, S B Ledger, L Almendral Strudwick & Ms M L Watts
At the latest run 3rd of 8 at this track Bm60 on May 23 over 1300m, 2 len behind Black Eyed Blonde carrying 60.5kg at $16. The start before that 7th of 10 at Warwick Cl3 on May 7 over 1350m, 6 len behind Cool Music carrying 57.5kg at $18. Draws well but predicted to struggle.
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NATHAN FAZACKERLEY
Purple, Yellow Lightning Bolt, Armbands, Quartered Cap
2 130x5 ROMANTIC BUBBLE
DAVID PEOPLES
4YO  BR/BL  GELDING 62.0KG
Mrs A Borges, B T Andrews, Broady Cats (Mgr: P J Thompson), M Mahoney & Henley Racing (Mgr: J T Wright)
Second run back. First-up after five months 5th of 9 at this track Bm58 on May 23 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Kirksville with 61kg at $3. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Doomben Cl1 on November 19 over 1350m, 1.75 len behind Every Heart with 58.5kg at $4.80. Rates highly and expected to do much better with that run now under his belt.
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COREY SUTHERLAND
Navy Blue, White Osher Group Logo, Navy Blue Cap, White Spot
3 507x3 ARAMINTA
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
T M Lee
Second-up. First-up after six months 3rd of 8 at Kilcoy Bm60 on May 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Faithinher with 59kg at $9. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Ipswich Cl2 on July 3 over 1350m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Holy Flash with 55.5kg at $3.80. Key runner who should run well.
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COLLEEN KRAHNEN
Navy Blue, Gold Vee, Hooped Sleeves, Seams Cap
4 11602 YES I'M UGLY
WILLIAM KROPP
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
M B E Moore
At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Ipswich 0 - 58 on June 4 over 1350m, slow going 1.0 len behind Mister Selfie with 57.5kg at $4. The run before that raced on the pace before fading ran last of 12 at Rockhampton Bm65 on May 21 over 1200m, 6 len behind Presocratics carrying 57kg at $10. Well placed. Major player.
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STACEY CALLOW
Red And White Stripes, Black Sleeves And Cap
5 910x4 STABILIZER
BRETT BAKER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs C S Baker
Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 7 at Ipswich Cl1 on May 21 over 1100m, in the wet; 5 len behind Spirit Of Barty carrying 54kg at $21. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Doomben Cg&E Mdn-Sw on October 15 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Armes with 55kg at $201. This looks too tough.
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LESLIE TILLEY
Maroon And White Chequered Diamonds, White Sleeves And Cap
6 x105x NEED FOR SPIETH
INDIANA TURNER
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
I Turner, M Jackson, A S Cruddas, Tradepro Punters (Mgr: S P Starkey), B Heffernan, S Paynter, G Richardson, T Priddey, B M Webb, R Strates, T Gaske, J A Boston, T Clough, M B Hart, Mrs T Brockhurst, B L Hamilton & A Krayem
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of seven months. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at Gold Coast Poly Bm60 November 4 over 1200m, 11 len behind Spiethtacular with 57.5kg at $21. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 len Grafton Mdn September 22 over 1206m slow track defeating Deodee carrying 56.5kg at $2.90. Capable of a bold return.
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CHELSEA BAKER
Navy Blue, Aqua Checks And Armbands, Quartered Cap, Navy Blue Pom Pom
7 56511 BLACK 'N' DEADLY
RAVYN WARZECHA
5YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
Miss R L Warzecha & W G Warzecha
Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run won by a neck at Nanango Bm55 May 23 over 1200m defeating Prince Of Diamonds with 56kg at $3.20. The race before that won by a long-neck at this track Bm60 May 2 over 1200m defeating Toroness carrying 53kg at $12. Facing tougher opposition but she is flying and cannot be underestimated.
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JADE METCALFE
Black, Turquoise Checked Halves, Seams Sleeves And Cap
8 x8084 SPIRITOFTHEWORLD
JIM HANNA
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J A Hanna, Mrs D K Hanna & C A Hanna
Most recently 4th of 9 at Gatton 3yo Bm60 Hcp on June 3 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Elusive Domina carrying 57kg at $26. Before that 8th of 13 at Warwick Cg&E 0 - 55 on May 7 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Royal Bombadier with 59.5kg at $21. Hard to have.
5
GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
Maroon, Light Blue Sash And Sleeves
9 21l5x FAR CRY
TROY PASCOE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Windemere Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: S P Tregea)
Resuming after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at Beaudesert 3yo Bm65 December 31 over 1400m, 10 len behind North Pole with 54.5kg at $16. Previously first up; fourth of 11 at Gold Coast 3yo Mdn October 4 over 1400m, 6 len behind Mishani Moet carrying 57kg at $26. Prefer to see how she returns.
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ASHLEY BUTLER
Red And White Halves, Red Cap
10 x3170 MISS DRAMATIC
LYNDA POWELL
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs C L Stephan, Miss L K Gersekowski & Miss S L Gersekowski
At the latest run second last of 11 at Kilcoy 0 - 55 on May 22 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Embolden carrying 57.5kg at $12. Before that 7th of 9 at Jandowae Bm55 on May 2 over 1000m, 6 len behind Smackeroony carrying 58kg at $4.60. Racing below her best and is not expected to threaten.
2
K YOSHIDA
Yellow, Black Diamond, White Sleeves
11 x6866 MYSTERY POWER
SHARON CROXFORD
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
J P Mills, J P Mills
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at this track 0 - 60 on June 6 over 1300m, 6 len behind Power Pack carrying 56kg at $15. The run before that didn't do much in the run home; second last of 7 at this track Cl3 on May 23 over 1625m, 11 len behind Farnborough carrying 55kg at $26. Looking to others in this contest.
1
DAMIEN BOCHE
Purple And Dark Blue Halves, White Diamond Band And Epaulettes, Purple With White Diamond Cap
12 24696 MIDNIGHT MIRACLE
STEVEN THOMAS
4YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
K P Johnstone, S P Johnstone, Ms K L Thomas & S W Thomas
At the latest run 6th of 9 at this track 0 - 60 on June 6 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Purezza with 52.5kg at $31. The race before that ran last of 9 at Nanango Bm55 on May 23 over 1200m, 6 len behind Black 'N' Deadly with 55kg at $6. Happy to overlook.
4
OLIVIA KENDAL
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Orange Sleeves And Cap
13 62864 PEACH GALANTES
KEVIN KEMP
5YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
J W English & R J English
At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track Bm55 on June 6 over 1050m, 4 len behind Human Touch carrying 53.5kg at $13. Before that 6th of 13 at this track Cl1 on May 9 over 1200m, 5 len behind Dreamwriter carrying 52kg at $26. Finds a nice race this time and is right in contention.
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STACEY CALLOW
Dark Blue And White Quarters, Checked Sleeves, Quartered Cap
14 99574 JEDIAH
LEIGH DERECOURT
7YO  GREY  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms L J Derecourt
Most recently 4th of 9 at this track 0 - 60 on June 6 over 1300m, 3 len behind Purezza carrying 54kg at $8. The start before that from last on the turn 7th of 11 at Gatton Bm65 on June 3 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Nails And Pride with 54kg at $71. Tested again.
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Black, Gold Dollar Sign, Sleeves And Cap