Townsville 08 Aug 2026
GOING: G(4)
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HJ CONSTRUCTIONS BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 2000m Track: Soft 5 Clear (Max: 24) Rail: True. (Pent: 5.85) |
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Expecting Savvy Thinker and Bluebird Bay to press forward and set the tempo.
READY TIGER (2) loves this track and trip with a win and a placing from just two attempts and gets a stack of weight relief with the 3kg claim. Only needs some luck from the wide draw to be playing a major role in the outcome. ROCK THE SUNRISE (8) has hit the top-five at his past five outings and looks to be working up to another victory. Include in calculations. PREFER TO DANCE (14) has a win and a placing from four starts over this staying journey and will be rock-hard fit for this contest. Top-three credentials. The well-related ECLIPSION (10) (full to Listed winner and G2 placed Far Too Easy) got the job done at Mackay last time out and winning hoop Wiggins stays on top. In the mix. SAVVY THINKER (9) is a last-start winner who shouldn't be slept on. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Ready Tiger.
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| 1 | 00366 |
ACCLIMATISE
KRYSTIN ALLENDER 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 62.0KG T E Schwarz, Mrs R M Schwarz, A G Schwarz, J J Marshall & Ms K A Harkin Last start 6th of 8 at Cairns Bm70 on July 23 over 2100m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Savvy Thinker carrying 60kg at $5.50. The race before that ran second last of 7 at Oak Park Bm65 on July 4 over 1600m, 5 len behind Kirkall with 66kg at $4.20. This is no easier and he may struggle again. |
17 OLIVIA KENDAL |
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| 2 | 66313 |
READY TIGER
TONY COMERFORD 6YO BROWN GELDING 61.0KG 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 Last start 3rd in a small field at Cairns Hcp on July 23 over 1900m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Choir Boy carrying 54kg at $2. The run before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at this track Cl3 July 5 over 1609m defeating Beta Better with 57kg at $5.50. Genuine contender. |
14 MITCH GORING |
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| 3 | 2x092 |
CARDIOLOGIST
MATT KROPP 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG R C Picking, J J Howell, I E Gallagher, W J Kingston, M D Clough, Mrs S L Gallagher, L J Murphy, S P Wilkinson, J Palethorpe, B W Beard, Miss A Elvey, Ms M Elvey, M J Cadzow, O W Gallagher, M R Perkins, D S G Pashen & Mrs JJ B Corbett Last start raced on the pace when 2nd of 9 at Toowoomba Cl4 on July 25 over 1625m, 0.5 len behind Zheng You with 57kg at $9.50. The race before that ran last of 9 at Gatton Bm65 on July 10 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Treasurer carrying 61kg at $9. Should measure up. |
1 MS T CHAMBERS |
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| 4 | 4x689 |
EAGLE WARRIOR
STEVEN ROYES 6YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald Last start 9th of 14 at this track Bm60 on August 1 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Nippa's Nightcap with 59.5kg at $31. The run before that ran second last of 9 at Mackay Bm60 on July 17 over 1560m, 3.5 len behind Got Gumption with 62kg at $9. Better placed here. Anticipating a better run. |
15 MS FIONA SANDKUHL |
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| 5 | 51354 |
BLUEBIRD BAY
STEVEN ROYES 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald Last start 4th of 14 at this track Bm60 on August 1 over 1609m, 1.1 len behind Nippa's Nightcap carrying 60.5kg at $4.20. The start before that ran second last in a small field at Cairns Cl2 on July 23 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Indefinite with 60.5kg at $4.20. Has ability but looks tested in this line-up. |
7 ROBBIE DOLAN |
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| 6 | 18385 |
BOLD BLAZE
GARNETT TAYLOR 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G W Cleary & Mrs R G Cleary Last start 5th of 7 at Sunshine Coast Bm62 on July 26 over 1600m, 6 len behind Barbray carrying 59.5kg at $9. The race before that got back early 8th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Bm68 on June 21 over 2265m, slow going 12 len behind Wowzino carrying 57.5kg at $6. Will need plenty of improvement to feature. |
2 GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT |
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| 7 | 96456 |
MEDAL
STEPHEN BUSH 8YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG Mrs M G Bush & S J Bush Most recently 6th of 14 at this track Bm60 on August 1 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Nippa's Nightcap with 61kg at $31. The race before that 5th of 8 at Ingham Bm60 on July 11 over 1600m, 3 len behind Heir Jordan carrying 62.5kg at $10. Hard to see him improving enough to trouble this field. |
12 C WHITELEY |
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| 8 | 44543 |
ROCK THE SUNRISE
GEORGINA HOLT 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG S Cheimardinov, Mrs G K Holt, L P Mciver, T J McIver, Tu Casa Racing (Mgr: K S Lococo), Ms R Riethmuller, G J Wilson, S Bell, The Missus Nose (Mgr: Mrs J A Molino) & Titan Equine Services (Mgr: D J Murray) At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Cairns Cl2 on July 23 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Indefinite with 60kg at $3.90. The race before that 4th of 11 at this track Cl3 on July 5 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Ready Tiger with 58.5kg at $5.50. Top chance. |
3 AIDAN HOLT |
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| 9 | 17061 |
SAVVY THINKER
GARY DICKSON 5YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Mrs C G Dickson, B Dickson & L G Dickson At the latest run won by 2 len at Cairns Bm70 July 23 over 2100m in soft going defeating Prefer To Dance with 55kg at $11. The run before that failed to make an impression; 6th of 14 at Mackay 0 - 58 on July 17 over 1800m, 6 len behind Yorokobi with 58kg at $17. Great chance to win again. |
5 MS C JOKIC |
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| 10 | 02031 |
ECLIPSION
STEPHEN MASSINGHAM 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), G Dutton, D C Thorne, T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald Full-brother to Listed winner and Group 2 placed Far Too Easy. Most recently won by 1.5 len at Mackay Bm58 July 25 over 2000m defeating Batemans Bay carrying 58.5kg at $4.40. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 14 at Mackay 0 - 58 on July 17 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Yorokobi carrying 59kg at $6. Confidence back and worth thought again. |
10 R WIGGINS |
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| 11 | 07528 |
BANXI
TOM BUTTON 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG P Riley & Mrs E Riley Most recently 8th of 14 at this track Bm60 on August 1 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Nippa's Nightcap carrying 59kg at $12. The start before that 2nd of 9 at Mackay Bm60 on July 17 over 1560m, nose behind Got Gumption with 58.5kg at $6. Prepared to risk in this line-up. |
14 TAHLIA FENLON |
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| 12 | x0260 |
TWIN TURBO
DARBY AMOS 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG Mrs S Hammer At the latest run 11th of 14 at this track Bm60 on August 1 over 1609m, 5 len behind Nippa's Nightcap carrying 59kg at $61. The run before that 6th of 9 at Mackay Bm60 on July 17 over 1560m, 1.75 len behind Got Gumption carrying 59.5kg at $51. Tested again. |
9 AMY GRAHAM |
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| 13 | 22652 |
BATEMANS BAY
ALISHA TAYLOR 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG J L Wehlow At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Mackay Bm58 on July 25 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Eclipsion with 59kg at $6. The start before that 5th of 14 at Mackay 0 - 58 on July 17 over 1800m, 6 len behind Yorokobi with 60kg at $3.50. Maybe a place. |
4 N THOMAS |
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| 14 | 67572 |
PREFER TO DANCE
MARIA POTIRIS 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Miss M Potiris, A Potiris & D F Piccolo Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Cairns Bm70 on July 23 over 2100m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Savvy Thinker with 55kg at $15. The run before that 7th of 11 at this track Hcp on July 5 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind John Joseph with 52kg at $41. Made headway last time. Worth following. |
13 ASHLEY BUTLER |
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| 15 | 75811 |
REDLIGHTS ON
STEPHEN BUSH 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG R J Manwaring, Mrs M G Bush & S J Bush Most recently favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Atherton Bm50 July 25 over 1400m defeating Bubble Tea with 61.5kg at $3. Before that favourite; won by 1.75 len at Ingham 0 - 55 July 11 over 1400m defeating Sound The Bugle carrying 55.5kg at $12. Going well and is in the mix. |
11 ISABELLA TEH |
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| 16 | 4x998 |
CONVO
TOM BUTTON 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Ares Racing Australia, G C McLauchlan, T Delphin, Miss J A Gordon, D A Cohalan, G Maguire, T Juric, T Bean, Wonmore Racing, T J Maher, K Wilson, N A Roon, Ms J Griggs, P R Sephton, A R Ford, Ms K Donnelly & A B & D L Racing At the latest run 8th of 14 at Mackay 0 - 58 on July 17 over 1800m, 8 len behind Yorokobi carrying 58.5kg at $31. The race before that 9th of 11 at this track Cl3 on July 5 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind Ready Tiger carrying 55.5kg at $31. Hard to be enthused. |
8 B KENNEDY |
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| 17 | 31743 |
EYELEFTIT
BODINE BAILEY 8YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG E J Nolan Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at Cairns Bm70 on July 23 over 2100m, slow going 2.5 len behind Savvy Thinker with 54kg at $3.60. Before that 4th of 8 at Ingham Bm60 on July 11 over 1600m, 2 len behind Heir Jordan with 56.5kg at $3. Should be right in the finish. |
6 MS L MORRISON |
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