Cairns   10 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

PWN PLUMBING BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1400m

Track: GOOD4   Rain (Max: 27)   Rail: True. (Pent: 5.65)  

Despite the small field Dominant Rose, Spirit Meister and Trodaire can set a strong tempo. Competitive. STADIUM OF LIGHT (2) has been heavily supported, beaten a whisker at Townsville before winning there in this grade the latest. Comes back 209m and a 3kg claimer is engaged today. Peaks and can go on with it. BABY GUINNESS (5) made sharp improvement when beaten 2.6L at Townsville in a 60. That stacks right up and she has weight relief. Winning claims. Ditto TRODAIRE (4), who brings a Townsville placing in stronger. Wiggins rides, and that's a push. SPIRIT MEISTER (1) peaks and went close last time. He will be around the mark. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Stadium Of Light.
1 2x623 SPIRIT MEISTER
RODNEY MILLER
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
R W Button, Mrs K Button, Miss J E Button, W C Button, Mrs H Mitchell, L Mitchell, Mrs P Fitzroy, M Fitzroy, R J Miller & R A Francis
Last start in a small field at Mareeba Sw on March 29 over 1210m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Gulf Of Lion with 55.5kg at $3.40. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Mareeba Hcp on March 15 over 1210m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Yes Dream with 55kg at $4.40. In the mix.
5
AIDAN HOLT
Purple, Black And Gold Striped Sleeves, Gold Cap
2 7x431 STADIUM OF LIGHT
FRED WIELAND
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald
Going well. Most recently favourite; was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a long-neck at Townsville Bm65 April 4 over 1609m on a rain affected track defeating Olympic Korchnoi carrying 59.5kg at $1.75. The start before that came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Townsville Cl3-Sw on March 22 over 1400m, slow going head behind Betta Al with 60kg at $3.40. Hard to beat.
3
LAUREN GUERNIER
Orange, Yellow H
3 x3252 NOLAN
STEVEN ROYES
5YO  GR/B  GELDING 60.0KG
Miss C Stedman & J A Crapp
At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Townsville Bm65 on April 4 over 1000m, slow going 2 len behind Corbusier with 57kg at $3.70. Before that 5th of 8 at Mackay Cl3-Sw on March 10 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Booming Lad with 58.5kg at $2.10. Made headway last time. Will be in it for a long way.
4
JACKSON MURPHY
Hot Pink, Purple Hoops, Hot Pink Cap
4 3x663 TRODAIRE
STEVEN ROYES
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald
Most recently eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Townsville Cl6-Sw on April 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Reggie's Boy with 58.5kg at $18. The run before that of 7 at this track Bm65 on March 3 over 1250m, 5.5 len behind Herne Hill with 60.5kg at $21. Rates highly on best form.
4
R WIGGINS
Orange, Yellow H
5 67x66 BABY GUINNESS
LINDSAY HATCH
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Ares Racing Australia (Mgr: J T Horan), G Licciardello, D M Chapple, R A Matsen, Mrs J L Mahady, D W Matsen, A D Matsen, C P Caswell, A R Golding, J M Lucas, B P Pearson, M Gasparotto, D Andersen, J D Smith, R P Coppo, J Mahady, Mrs K J Craperi, D C Kendall, C Mills & Mrs N Mills
Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 8 at Home Hill Bm60 on March 1 over 1180m, 8 len behind Rubunkar with 58.5kg at $5.50. Second-up 6th of 10 at Townsville Bm60 on March 14 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Sensationabull carrying 59.5kg at $41. Making headway and can break through.
2
MS L MORRISON
Turquoise, Black Star, Diagonal Striped Sleeves
6 22x34 DOMINANT ROSE
JANEL RYAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
L D Buckingham, J A Buckingham, and M J Buckingham
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 3rd in a small field at Mareeba Bm60 on March 15 over 1210m, slow going 5 len behind Excite Choo with 56kg at $3.40. Second-up 4th of 7 at Mareeba Bm55 on March 29 over 1500m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Grinzinger Burg with 56.5kg at $3.20. Risking.
1
N THOMAS
Pink, Purple And White Hoops, White Cap