CHINCHILLA 17 May 2025
GOING: G(4)
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RIE BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 1070m Track: GOOD 4 Rail: True. |
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Zena Boy and Man In The Mirror possess good early speed. SEA COMMITS (8) did nothing at Toowoomba 2 weeks ago after some handy efforts on the picnic circuit before that. He was third fresh up on this track in March, and is good enough to bounce back into the top 3 here. ZENA BOY (6) was runner-up in the same race as the top pick in March and has been back in that form on the picnic circuit here recently. He has the pole position, and on a 7-day backup, he should go close to taking this out. MAN IN THE MIRROR (2) resumes from a spell and ended his spring campaign with a win at Thangool. He could be in for his best prep yet, and as a winner fresh up in the past, he can take this out. MISHANI GANGSTER (3) led up at Warwick last time out and faded in the run home. He will find this easier, and even from a wide gate, he will be among the hardest to beat. Each way. RUM DIARY (10) did not fire with an apprentice aboard at Flinton 4 weeks ago and has senior hoop Chris Whitely in the saddle this time. Don't risk him. SUGGESTED PLAY: Mishani Gangster each way.
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MAGIC IN ME
GARRY SCHWENKE 7YO BR/BL GELDING 64.0KG G R Schwenke, Mrs J L Schwenke, D R Amedee, Mrs S M Amedee, J A Barr, Mrs D P Barr, R M Cavanagh, Mrs A Cavanagh, D W Reid & Miss P Geddes Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 6th of 10 at Goondiwindi Bm58 on April 12 over 1000m, slow going 2.5 len behind Russian Diva carrying 61kg at $4. Second-up 4th of 9 at Dalby Bm60 on April 26 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Hotfoot Performer carrying 60kg at $13. Tough to beat if near his best. |
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MAN IN THE MIRROR
RODNEY HAY 5YO BAY GELDING 63.0KG R T Hay Resuming after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign by 3 len Thangool Bm55 November 30 over 1600m defeating Lonergy carrying 60.5kg at $9. When resuming last campaign second last of 8 at Kembla Grange Cl1 April 27 2024 over 1300m, 5 len behind Spirit Of Varanasi carrying 59.5kg at $21. Each way claims fresh up. |
6 ISABEL JESSOP |
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MISHANI GANGSTER
DONNA STANBRIDGE 4YO B/BR GELDING 63.0KG Mishani Enterprises Pty Ltd (Mgr: M D Crooks) Useful type. At the latest run led to the turn then faded 8th of 14 at Warwick Bm62 on May 2 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Galway Hussler carrying 59.5kg at $19. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Toowoomba Cl3 on April 17 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Staroshka with 58kg at $17. Thereabouts last start and looks a definite winning hope. |
10 TOM ORR |
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STAR OF KINGS
ANDREW ROGERS 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 62.0KG N Rogers, C Toohill, M Toohill, T Pimm, S Eliott, T Dearden, D Whalley, S Brennan Second-up. First-up after five months ran last of 8 at Kilcoy Bm65 on April 12 over 800m, on a wet track; 16 len behind Bad Forest carrying 57.5kg at $19. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Ipswich Cl3 on October 3 over 800m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Gypsy Tricks carrying 60kg at $6.50. Include in all combinations. |
3 MICHAEL MURPHY |
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STENSON WALLMAN
MARK GOODWIN 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG B R Neven, S Singh, Ms B Willis, B L E Mcfadzen, G J Rampling, G L Forde, J B Edwards, J Nolan & W A Morley Second-up. First-up after six months 7th of 10 at Ipswich Cl2 on April 21 over 1100m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Restonica carrying 57.5kg at $51. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Moree Bm66 on November 1 over 1200m, 15 len behind Extreme Merger with 60.5kg at $14. Is a second up winner in the past but looks tested again. |
2 HAYLEY SAUNDERS |
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ZENA BOY
GEOFFREY SCHRADER 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG G W Schrader, Mrs S G E Schrader, M R Elliott, S Greenup & J A G Schrader Racing well. Most recently 3rd of 10 at Burrandowan Bm55 on May 10 over 1050m, 2 len behind The Shaman carrying 60.5kg at $5. The start before that 3rd of 8 at Wondai Cl4 on April 25 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Ablett carrying 59kg at $4. Rates highly and can go on with it. |
1 JADE METCALFE |
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ROCONONO
CAITLIN JOHNSTONE 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG T W Johnstone Dual acceptor. Gelding back from a spell of six months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at Dalby 0 - 60 November 9 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Lets Dance Jandy carrying 59kg at $3.80. First up last campaign fourth of 8 at this track Cl3-Sw May 20 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind New York Gal with 58kg at $5.50. Not without claims. |
9 MITCH GORING |
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SEA COMMITS
NEVILLE O'TOOLE 5YO BAY MARE 59.0KG N J & D J O'Toole Last start ran last in a small field at Toowoomba Bm62 on May 3 over 1000m, 9 len behind Bundella with 57.5kg at $31. The race before that won by 2 len at Eidsvold Bm60 April 19 over 1030m defeating Quartershare carrying 58kg at $4.40. Draws out again but should fare a lot better in this suitable contest. |
11 HANNAH RICHARDSON |
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HOKUSAI
CAITLIN JOHNSTONE 4YO BROWN MARE 58.0KG M G Owen, Miss C M Johnstone, Mrs T M Johnstone & T W Johnstone Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after three months second last of 8 at Kilcoy Bm65 on April 12 over 800m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Bad Forest with 54kg at $17. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Warwick Cl3-Sw on October 12 over 800m, 2 len behind Star Of Kings carrying 55kg at $3.50. Still early in the prep and might need more time. |
8 PAUL HAMBLIN |
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RUM DIARY
PETER RICE 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG P Rice & A Rice Most recently ran last in a small field at Flinton Bm60 on April 19 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Dark Skies with 54.5kg at $4.60. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Grafton Cl1 on February 24 over 1190m, 5.5 len behind Cutepi with 57.5kg at $4.80. Winning prospects. |
4 C WHITELEY |
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FREAKSHAKE
JOSH OLIVER 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Mrs S L Ross & A D Ross Second-up. First-up after two months raced on the pace before fading second last of 12 at Glen Innes Bm50 on May 10 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Mr Midnight with 60kg at $11. Previously second-up got back early 7th of 10 at Texas Bm55 on December 7 over 900m, 4.5 len behind Helikedempretty with 60kg at $8. Has never won second up and others rate better. |
7 LIV O'DONNELL |
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MY ONE
MICHAEL LAINE 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG M Laine Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after five months 5th of 8 at Thangool 0 - 58 on April 28 over 800m, 5 len behind Clocks Ticking carrying 52kg at $21. Previously second-up ran last of 13 at Tamworth Bm58 on March 10 2024 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Hombre with 57kg at $61. This looks a tough assignment. |
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