THANGOOL   17 Feb 2025
 
GOING: G(3)

RED STEER HOTEL BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 800m

Track: GOOD 3     Rail: True.  

In the small field Cobbo or Green Park should find the front. COBBO (2) just ran into one better over this track and trip last time out when well in the betting. Where there smoke there's fire and can go one better against this line-up. EXTREMAARTY (3) has placed three from four over this course and distance and will strip fitter second-up from the break. Cannot be discounted. LAST LAUGH (7) got a confidence-building win at the latest effort and looks one for the multiples. GREEN PARK (6) resumes and can sneak into the finish. SUGGESTED PLAY: Cobbo to get a well-deserved victory.
1 1113x SHE'S WINNING
BOB MURRAY
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 60.0KG
C J Murray
Resumes after a break of two years and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at Emerald Bm55 January 24 2023 over 1280m, 5.5 len behind Sethlans with 58.5kg at $6. Previously first up; fourth in a small field at Mackay 3yo Hcp September 22 2022 over 1100m, 11 len behind Chinny Boom with 55kg at $19. Sure to be ready to run well.
7
DAMIEN BOUTET
Gold, Green Sleeves, Black Cap
2 72352 COBBO
MICHAEL & CHRISTINE DORE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
B W Watts & C E Watts
Most recently 2nd of 8 at this track Bm60 on January 26 over 800m, long-neck behind Quartershare with 61kg at $3. The start before that 5th of 9 at Rockhampton Bm60 on December 31 over 1050m, 3 len behind Bold And Smooth carrying 56.5kg at $4.80. Shapes as a key runner.
1
RAUL SILVERA OLIVERA
RED, BLUE BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, RED CAP
3 446x3 EXTREMAARTY
P F PENGELLY
5YO  BAY  HORSE 59.0KG
P F Pengelly, D F Hawkins, Mrs K P Ferguson, J A Donald & B Ferguson
Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 8 at this track Bm60 on January 26 over 800m, 0.9 len behind Quartershare carrying 60.5kg at $4.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at this track Bm55 on April 29 over 800m, 3 len behind Iamrustyparker carrying 63.5kg at $8.50. One of the better chances.
5
ASHLEY BUTLER
WHITE,BLUE BRACES,WHITE SLEEVES,BLUE SHAMROCKS,WHITE CAP,BLUE QUARTERS
4 x3482 IMPACTFULL MISS
KERROD SMYTH
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
R J Ibbotson
Most recently 2nd in a small field at Rockhampton Bm62 on January 23 over 1100m, 5 len behind Desert Koby with 56.5kg at $18. The start before that second last of 9 at Rockhampton Cl3-Sw on January 9 over 1050m, 9 len behind Alloutatime carrying 55kg at $7. Can't enthuse.
1
LIV O'DONNELL
White, Purple five Stars, Striped Sleeves, Purple Cap
5 238x4 MARTINI MOMENT
BILL TRIMBLE
6YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
N L Trimble, Miss A L Jacobsen, B Prayle
Second-up. First-up after three months 4th in a small field at Emerald Bm55 on February 1 over 1000m, 3 len behind Kinjina carrying 58kg at $7. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Townsville Cl6-Sw on October 6 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Overlord with 53.5kg at $51. Will need this run.
4
SAMANTHA POINTON
Purple, White Sleeves, Yellow Stripe, Yellow And White Striped Cap
6 3618x GREEN PARK
RODNEY HAY
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
R T Hay
First-up. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at Warra Clb August 31 over 1200m, 8 len behind Little Show with 57kg at $11. First up last campaign sixth of 10 at Jandowae 2yo+ Mdn-Sw May 4 over 1000m, 4 len behind The White Mouse with 55kg at $5. Looks tested without a run under the belt.
2
CHLOE LOWE
Light Blue, Black Sleeves, Cerise Armbands And Cap
7 77741 LAST LAUGH
LEIGH WANLESS
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
L D Wanless
Form hard to fault. Last start won by 0.8 len at Bundaberg Bm50 February 1 over 850m defeating Love My Louis carrying 55kg at $3.80. The start before that 4th of 9 at Kilcoy Bm55 on January 26 over 800m, 0.5 len behind It's Hells Bells carrying 55.5kg at $4.20. Draws a nice barrier and will be very competitive again.
3
JUSTIN P STANLEY
Gold, Green Star, Stars On Sleeves, Gold Cap, Green Star