Doomben 01 Apr 2025
GOING: S(6)
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MICHAEL CAHILL Fillies and Mares BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1350m Track: SOFT6 Rain (Max: 24) Rail: +0.5m Entire. (Pent: 6.22) |
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Solid tempo set by Power Ace and Bucks Fizz. ADIELLA (2) has a handy record over this distance range with two wins and a placing from just three attempts and gets plenty of weight relief with the 3kg claim. Will be at peak fitness for this and rates the testing material. The penny has dropped for HEYOKA (3) this campaign with three wins and a placing from just four starts. Can continue the rich vein of form in this contest. BUCKS FIZZ (8) is one from one over this course and distance and draws the inside marble. One for the exotics. SISTINE EXPLORER (1) is better than recent efforts suggest and can feature if she brings her A-game. APRIL IN AUGUSTA (5) goes well for hoop Graham and may earn some minor money. SUGGESTED PLAY: Adiella to win.
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| 1 | 0x808 |
SISTINE EXPLORER
JOHN SMERDON 6YO BAY MARE 62.0KG Erica Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S A Dwyer), P T Murray, W A McTaggart, Mrs A L Noblet & Kratzie Racing No.23 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann) At the latest run 8th of 12 at Gold Coast Cl6 on March 15 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Shihab with 54kg at $41. Before that 11th of 13 at Eagle Farm F&M Bm70 on February 15 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Valetudo carrying 62.5kg at $51. Worth following up. |
5 COURTNEY BELLAMY |
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| 2 | 10352 |
ADIELLA
JOHN DANN 4YO BAY MARE 61.0KG J Dann & Ms M Robbins Most recently came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Gold Coast Cl4-Sw on March 15 over 1200m, nose behind Town Crier carrying 58kg at $7. The run before that 5th of 13 at Eagle Farm F&M Bm70 on February 15 over 1200m, slow going 0.8 len behind Valetudo carrying 58kg at $4.60. Expected to be very competitive. |
6 TAHLIA FENLON |
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| 3 | x1131 |
HEYOKA
MATTHEW HOYSTED 4YO BAY MARE 60.0KG Proven TBreds(AJ Walter),ProvenLadySioux(AJ Walter),Boom Package(T Walter),C Bond,V Dickson,Sixth Sense Racing(D Saunders),Haymar Racing(M Horn),J Coakley,J Gourley,Ms K Townsend,W Wilkins,A Pilloni,M and D Racing(M Winks),P Lutze,J Pavey,L Robins,Cooroy Ten Racing(G Linde),K Luke,P O'Brien & J Ryan Most recently favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.4 len at Eagle Farm Bm65 March 15 over 1400m defeating Bucks Fizz with 57kg at $2.70. The run before that 3rd of 14 at Gold Coast Bm65 on February 22 over 1300m, slow going 0.7 len behind Ocean Alps with 59kg at $5.50. Sure to go close. |
4 CODY COLLIS |
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| 4 | 45780 |
SELLING SUNSET
BOB MAHON 6YO B/BR MARE 59.0KG R K Mahon Returns from a 42-day let-up. Most recently 12th of 14 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on February 15 over 1400m, slow going 11 len behind Northern Decree with 52kg at $61. The start before that eased back early on 8th of 12 at Ipswich Bm70 on January 29 over 1350m, 5 len behind Field Of Myrtle carrying 56kg at $51. Likely to find this out of reach. |
7 BORIS THORNTON |
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| 5 | 47569 |
APRIL IN AUGUSTA
KELLY SCHWEIDA 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 58.0KG G A Betts, G P Corcoran, K S Swindail, T D Dall'Osto, D Kemp, R Chesini, G Govan, C D Hay, J Bolton, Mrs K M Swindail, Mrs H Swindail, A Craig, C J Betts, Mrs S Goldie, B H Goldie, L J A Nelson & T Armit Most recently second last of 10 at Gold Coast Gold Jewel on March 15 over 1400m, 4 len behind Red Defcon with 52kg at $31. The race before that 6th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Bm70 on February 23 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Tavis Town with 57.5kg at $14. Has been racing well. Will push forward and is among the chances on best form. |
8 CEJAY GRAHAM |
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| 6 | 8116x |
POWER ACE
TONY GOLLAN 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Mrs D M Power, Mrs G Dawes, Mrs A James, Mrs N I Kinsella, Mrs D L Matthews, E C Lee & B G Burrows Resuming after a five month break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at Gold Coast Cl3 November 2 over 1800m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Aichi Icon with 56.5kg at $7. On debut fourth of 9 at this track F&M Mdn-Sw July 17 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Ashilla carrying 57.5kg at $8. Will take great benefit from this run. |
9 EMILY LANG |
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| 7 | 34481 |
WILD GYPSY
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs L Huddy) Half-sister to Group 1 winner Wild Ruler. Most recently favourite; won by 2 len at Newcastle Bm64 March 1 over 1300m defeating Puerto Banus with 57.5kg at $3.80. The race before that second last of 9 at Warwick Farm 4yo+ Bm72 on February 5 over 1400m, 9 len behind Don Pedro with 54.5kg at $7. Draws well and is a strong winning chance. |
2 RYAN MALONEY |
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| 8 | x9152 |
BUCKS FIZZ
MATTHEW HOYSTED 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG Mrs G A B McAlpine & Mrs A Raff Most recently led but faded 2nd of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm65 on March 15 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Heyoka carrying 57.5kg at $3.60. The start before that 5th of 13 at Ipswich Cl3-Sw on February 12 over 1350m, slow going 5 len behind Free Carry carrying 56.5kg at $3.70. Rates highly on the latest effort and can measure up. |
1 DAMIEN THORNTON |
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| 9 | 630x8 |
IRON GRACE
SCOTT MORRISEY 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG Mrs D Hoyle & Mrs K F Morrisey Second run back. First-up after eight months 8th of 12 at Ipswich Cl3 on March 13 over 1100m, slow going 3 len behind Salt Lake Betty with 54kg at $16. Previously second-up 3rd of 16 at Gold Coast Cl3 on March 9 2024 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind This Is One carrying 52kg at $13. Needs to find a few lengths to trouble the top handful. |
6 ROBBIE DOLAN |
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| 10 | 4766x |
FEARLESS THINKING
JAMES HEALY 5YO B/BR MARE 55.0KG G A Morris & A C Morris Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Sunshine Coast Cl5 December 22 over 1600m, soft track; 12 len behind Diablo Bolt with 52kg at $12. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Gold Coast 0 - 60 September 7 over 1400m defeating Cold One with 58kg at $10. Prefer to see how she returns. |
2 TIFFANI BROOKER |
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| 11 | 16548 |
TOO MUCH MAKEUP
MICHAEL HEMMINGS 5YO B/BR MARE 53.0KG F J Natoli, A F Natoli, A D Lewis, K Strange, N E Richards, S Price, Ms A Wilson, Ms K L Robertson & Bileena Stud (Mgr: Mrs N R Hemmings) Most recently 8th of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm65 on March 15 over 1400m, 7 len behind Heyoka with 54.5kg at $31. The run before that 4th of 10 at Warwick Bm58 on March 2 over 1350m, 2.5 len behind Touch Of Gracie carrying 58.5kg at $15. Must improve sharply. |
3 GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT |
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