Toowoomba 03 May 2025
GOING: G(4)
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SEDL AGENCIES BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 870m Track: Good 4 Clear (Max: 20) Rail: +3m Entire. (Pent: 5.85) |
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Expecting a strong gallop with Surreal Ascot and Hidden Melody taking up the running over Bauhinia Rock.
BAUHINIA ROCK (3) won both of his first 2 starts last prep on this track before weakening late after setting the pace at Eagle Farm in a tougher field near the end of December before having a well-earned spell. He resumes at the right level and will be even stronger this year. He comes to hand quickly, and though the 870m is short of his best, he can still muster enough speed early on, and take this out. RUBY JULY (1) is a very capable mare on her day, and she has won over this trip in the past. She has won 5 of her 7 starts fresh up in the past, and is not out of this. Each way. SURREAL ASCOT (5) is a very pacy mare who made some solid progress last prep. She can make full use of the pole position, and after a 3kg claim, she only gets to carry 52kg. Watch closely. HIDDEN MELODY (7) is another handy mare who would have matured over her spell. She was second in a recent trial, and with the advantage of a good draw, she can make her presence felt fresh up in an even contest. SUGGESTED PLAY: Ruby July each way.
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| 1 | 1508x |
RUBY JULY
PAT WEBSTER 7YO BAY MARE 64.0KG D F Bourke & L M Berger Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Inverell Inv Shorts Bm82 January 1 over 1050m, 5.5 len behind King's Gold carrying 56.5kg at $9. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len Innisfail Hcp February 3 2024 over 900m on heavy track defeating Pomade with 61.5kg at $1.50. Each way. |
5 DYLAN BENNETT |
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| 2 | 35585 |
I AM VOODOO
RAY DART 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Mrs K M Dart, R N O Dart & R H Dart Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Gold Coast Poly Hcp on April 26 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Hollywood North with 54kg at $13. The race before that 8th of 11 at Ipswich Bm70 on April 21 over 800m, slow going 4.5 len behind Pride To Follow carrying 62.5kg at $41. Capable of sharp improvement. |
7 JACKSON MURPHY |
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| 3 | x118x |
BAUHINIA ROCK
LINDSAY HATCH 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Bill Reid Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: W F Reid), N Fairley, Bright and Shiny (Mgr: A W Palm), S Flint, C Ryan, B K Cameron, S B McPhee, J Keily, P A Tully, C White, B Harper, B A Hausfeld, T Symons, R J Prineas, M Cunningham, G C Zielke, B Marsonet, S Murfett, D Cass & D M Olsen Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm70 December 28 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Torabella carrying 57kg at $19. Previous preparation first-up won by 2 len this track Bm70 November 16 over 1100m defeating Biographer carrying 57kg at $8. Can win this fresh up. |
3 COREY BAYLISS |
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| 4 | 110x3 |
HUSS ON FIRST
PHILIP MINTER 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Mrs Y M Cahill & Miss F E Cahill Second run back. First-up after four months made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Dalby Bm65 on April 8 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Dream Lantern with 59.5kg at $7. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at Warwick Cl2 August 30 over 800m defeating Ran Na Lady carrying 55kg at $8. Shaping up nicely and is among the chances. |
4 JAKE MOLLOY |
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| 5 | 2373x |
SURREAL ASCOT
ALYSSA & TROY SWEENEY 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG S G McCarthy, K F McCarthy & S Lindsay Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at Kilcoy Bm60 January 2 over 1200m, soft track; a neck behind Drang A Tang carrying 58.5kg at $2. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 0.5 len this track Cl1 October 26 over 1050m defeating Pia Mia carrying 56.5kg at $1.90. Likely to play a major role. |
1 KELSEY LENTON |
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| 6 | 51x77 |
TE PANI
INDIANA TURNER 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG I Turner, D Morris, D Waterman, G S Thorvaldsen, E Tass, D Smith, R S Minchinton, T Steen, A Jakovcevic, S Hynes, T Gaske, A Finch, D L Emmert, Ms M Dean, P Connolly, P R Mcdonnell & Wegunnawin (Mgr: Miss D M Andrew) Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Gold Coast Poly Bm62 on March 29 over 1050m, 5.5 len behind Battle Of Vienna carrying 59kg at $15. Second run from a spell faded in the straight 7th of 12 at Port Macquarie Bm50 on April 19 over 1106m, 3.5 len behind Lord Akomeed with 62.5kg at $7. Will be harder to beat this time. |
6 NOZI TOMIZAWA |
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| 7 | 2243x |
HIDDEN MELODY
ADAM CAMPTON 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes), L T Ho, R K Hallard, S R Flannery, A Higgins, D Higgins, C Lee, B C Watego, T Baltas, P A Hooper, R D Loffler, M Murfet, Dr E Ryan, Mrs G Collins, Mrs J Hyndes, Bammis Racing (Mgr: K S Anthonisz), F J Morgan & The AJ And S (Mgr: S M Hutchings) Dual acceptor. Mare back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation third of 11 at Beaudesert Cl2-Sw December 28 over 1200m, 5 len behind Board Member with 58kg at $3.10. Previously first up; second of 11 at Gold Coast Bm58 October 5 over 1000m, soft track; 0.5 len behind Battle Of Vienna with 56kg at $5.50. Anticipating her to hit the ground running this campaign. |
2 ANTHONY ALLEN |
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| 8 | 74487 |
ALBION SQUARE
BRIAN GENTLE 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG P D Gray & Mrs P M Gray Most recently ran last of 7 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm70 on April 13 over 1000m, 7 len behind Demon Award carrying 51kg at $61. The run before that settled back and ran on when 8th of 10 at Dalby 0 - 55 on April 8 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Runaround Sue carrying 58kg at $4.60. Prefer to see him back in form. |
6 COLLEEN KRAHNEN |
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