Eagle Farm   23 Jul 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

GALLOPERS SPORTS CLUB BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1400m

Track: Soft 5   Rain (Max: 20)   Rail: +12m Entire course. (Pent: 5.90)  

Pace only fair with Lone Artist rolling to the lead ahead of Velozes and Jenchick Boom. It's hard to fault the form of JENCHICK BOOM (1) who has only missed a drum once in eight career efforts and rarely puts in a poor one. Gets the benefit of Lang's 1.5kg claim and another strong showing would not surprise. LONE ARTIST (4) was a dominant Rockhampton winner last time out and will have derived a stack of confidence from that victory. Can go right on with the job now. VELOZES (5) has gotten better with each run this time in and will be ready to peak now fourth-up from the break. Don't dismiss lightly from the Gollan camp. RASHFORD (3) gets 3kg off from the favourable draw and can improve enough to feature in the finish. PIERRE CARDINNIGAN (2) strips fitter second-up from the spell and may earn some minor money. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Jenchick Boom.
1 21223 JENCHICK BOOM
TONY GOLLAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Mrs J P Byriel & Mrs A J Riddell
At the latest run ran on from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Doomben F&M Cl3 on June 25 over 1350m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Bengal Diamond carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. The race before that 2nd of 10 at Gold Coast Cl2 on June 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; nose behind Zouthur carrying 57.5kg at $2.80. Expected to be very competitive.
7
EMILY LANG
Lime, Gold Stars, Sleeves And Cap
2 411x7 PIERRE CARDINNIGAN
MATTHEW DUNN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Edge Thoroughbreds (Mgr: B Nelson), C Robinson, J Motum, Insain Racing (Mgr: J SARGEANT), B M Cramp, P Peel, A Smith, P A Lampard, M Craig, J McKellar, The Beer Brokers (Mgr: S M Bowditch) & T Mcdade
Second-up. First-up after seven months eased back early on 7th of 12 at Grafton Ctry Cl3 on July 6 over 1115m, 3.5 len behind Tryanza with 57.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 4th of 13 at Ipswich Cg&E Mdn-Sw on November 28 over 1350m, 2.75 len behind Just Flying with 58kg at $14. Strong contender on his best form.
6
COBI VITLER
Magenta, White Edge Thoroughbreds Logos, Navy Blue Sleeves, Magenta Cap, White Logo
3 43973 RASHFORD
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs C L Munce, Miss V V Lee, S Camilleri, Redbacks FC Racing (Mgr: D Cronin), G S Austen, C Schembri, Ms E H Friend, Ms T A Spreadborough, Ten Toes (Mgr: A Ferguson), Ms S W Lo, J Greaves, B B Lee & T M Lee
At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Beaudesert Bm68 on July 8 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Yes To Excess carrying 57kg at $4.20. Before that 7th of 14 at this track Bm68 on July 2 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Savannah Gangster carrying 55.5kg at $8. One of the chances.
2
SIENNA GRIMA
Royal Blue, White Southern Cross, Star Cap
4 1x341 LONE ARTIST
LIAM BIRCHLEY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
A P Carney, Mrs T A Carney, J C Teytz, Mrs M Teytz, Miss J A Teytz, H Van de Straat, T R Bonello, Jimlee Racing (Mgr: Ms L Caff), Steelies Racing (Mgr: Ms L Caff), C T Power & Mrs J M Power
Most recently favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; scored a big 4 len win at Rockhampton 0 - 58 July 4 over 1300m on a rain affected track defeating Outwitted carrying 59.5kg at $1.40. Before that 4th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Cg&E Bm58 on May 25 over 1200m, slow going 1.3 len behind Dark Gleam carrying 59.5kg at $4.60. One of the chief contenders.
5
COREY SUTHERLAND
Orange And Black Halves, Orange Cap
5 9x642 VELOZES
TONY GOLLAN
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Black Soil Bloodstock (Mgr: B A Siemsen), R N Harris, Boyz On Tour No. 2 (Mgr: B R Newman), Boyz On Tour No. 1 (Mgr: B A Henschell), J Pitt, S A Morris, D W H Kelly, A P Kelly, P A Rissman, T R Folsom, R Vom & Boyz On Tour No. 3 (Mgr: B A Henschell)
At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 15 at this track Cl1 on July 2 over 1400m, slow going neck behind Victory Flame with 56.5kg at $6. Before that 4th of 11 at Doomben Cl1 on June 18 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Facundo carrying 57.5kg at $4.80. Genuine type who is among the leading hopes.
4
ANGELA JONES
Charcoal, White Circle With Blue Horse Head, White With Blue Horse Heads Sleeves And Cap
6 6x845 CLUBHOUSE
MARCUS WILSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
M J Wilson, P S Andrews, EST B G Pratt, R A Kelly, J R Makepeace, K I Dent, A J Halloran, S N Valle, M F Doran, T G Lindley, J W Lindley, D R Shailer, B C McCallum, G Hay, B L Hannon, R B Field, G Field, J Field & I Field
At the latest run 5th of 13 at Beaudesert 0 - 60 on July 8 over 1400m, 2 len behind Monastery carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. The race before that 4th of 10 at Murwillumbah Bm58 on June 26 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Stoinka carrying 60kg at $6. Looking to others.
1
BAILEY WHEELER
Black, White And Lime Green Diagonal Stripes, Quartered Cap
7 x5166 GLASS OF ROSE
JEFF DUNN
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
P Koch & F Guepy
Last start settled back and ran on when 6th of 11 at Rockhampton F&M Bm70 on July 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Dream Smart with 56kg at $15. The run before that 6th of 11 at Ipswich Cl3 on June 21 over 1200m, 4 len behind Pre Eminence with 54kg at $31. Prepared to risk her again today.
3
RIKKI JAMIESON
Soft Pink Ornate Pattern
8 x2197 KAMARIYA
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
4YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
P Cross, Mrs P N Beesley, Mrs V A Cameron, Mrs A J Di Tommaso, S M West, E J Bailey, J R Bailey, B N Sutcliffe, C E J Dunn, A D Luke, P Di Tommaso, Mrs M J Luke, T Beesley & Mrs T R Cross
At the latest run did the work up front then tired 7th of 12 at Gatton Cl2 on July 10 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Fort William with 56.5kg at $3.20. The race before that 9th of 13 at Doomben F&M Cl3 on June 25 over 1350m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Bengal Diamond carrying 52.5kg at $9.50. Prefer others in this contest.
7
TAYLOR MARSHALL
Pink, Black Checks And Sleeves, Checked Cap