Mackay 26 Jul 2025
GOING: G(4)
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PENSKE MACKAY BENCHMARK 75 Handicap 1200m Track: Good 4 Clouds (Max: 23) Rail: +2m 900-400m; +2.5m 400m-W/Post; True Remainder. (Pent: 5.10) |
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Speed assured from Reggie's Boy, Fortress Australia and Amicus Curiae pressing on ahead of Bold Hunter. FORTRESS AUSTRALIA (5) won a CL3 at Rockhampton first up and hasn't missed a beat. Expect the big money to come again and fitter the promising galloper can go right on with the job. FLYING SHAMUS (9) comes out of the same race and didn't get warm at big odds. She's won a 70 here prior and that would have her in the mix. CAPO STRADA (4) peaks and was tracking well before the latest. He'd be a hope finding his best. REGGIE'S BOY (6) races forward and won't be far away. AMICUS CURIAE (2) has been safely held in his first two runs back this campaign. Much better suited back to this level and should be hitting his straps third run from a spell. SUGGESTED PLAY: With Fortress Australia.
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| 1 | 11124 |
EARLY FUSION
RICKY VALE 4YO BAY GELDING 64.0KG R J D Vale & Mrs G M Apel Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 14 at this track Qlty on July 11 over 1300m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Real Key with 55kg at $7.50. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track Hcp on June 27 over 1100m, nose behind Booming Lad with 57kg at $2.60. A major player. |
5 MCKENZIE APEL |
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| 2 | 38x80 |
AMICUS CURIAE
MACK GRIFFITH 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 62.0KG M D Griffith, Mrs A Griffith, J J Borg, Mrs J M Borg, Ms A M Leech, Mrs R M Leech, M Brekalo, P N Rees, R D Jury, Miss H Armitage, D P Reeves, S Struthers, K J Brooks, B Brooks, G J Hume, Ms D J Neumann, R P Apps, M Elder & D D Rutherford Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 8th of 11 at Canterbury 4yo+ Bm72 on June 18 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Denman Star carrying 59.5kg at $26. Second-up second last of 14 at this track Qlty on July 11 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Real Key with 55kg at $16. Risking. |
2 COBI VITLER |
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| 3 | 19607 |
FOR VALOUR
TIM COOK 7YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG W W Mumford Most recently ran last of 7 at Rockhampton Hcp on July 18 over 1050m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Heartoni with 56.5kg at $51. The start before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 13 at Rockhampton Hcp on June 20 over 1600m, 10 len behind Skyforger with 57kg at $81. Can't have on recent performances. |
7 GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT |
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| 4 | x5445 |
CAPO STRADA
RICKY VALE 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG P Cheimardinov, N T K Radford & P A Radford Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 11 at this track Hcp on June 27 over 1100m, 4 len behind Booming Lad with 55kg at $7. Before that 4th in a small field at Rockhampton Bm70 on June 14 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Deep Blast with 60kg at $5. Won't be far away. |
3 AIDAN HOLT |
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| 5 | 112x1 |
FORTRESS AUSTRALIA
SHANE SIGVART 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG One Syndications Pty Ltd (Mgr: B J Diplock), Mrs C E Coombe, A Donnelly, JKTU, A T B N I (Mgr: T Cridland), A J Cook, T M Wark, Knutlins Racing (Mgr: T M Rawlins), R Smith, Mrs T M Lang, Mrs L H Carr, R W Hull, Tip It In Racing (Mgr: M S R Kennedy), A Jensen & J Macoun Second run back. First-up after three months favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at Rockhampton Cl3 July 4 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Biographer carrying 60kg at $2.15. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Rockhampton Cl1 on January 23 over 1300m, 1.2 len behind Outback Bandit with 61kg at $2.20. Can add to an impressive record. |
4 ASHLEY BUTLER |
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| 6 | 15305 |
REGGIE'S BOY
LESLIE GORDY 6YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG M Hohos, B M Stephens, P D Thomas, N W Barrett, Mrs J A Cerulli, G L Brooks, W R Sneddon, C I Sneddon, G J Titmarsh, Mrs W Titmarsh, Catch up beers (Mgr: G S J Kelly), Mrs J Lebish, J Palmer, R J Stevens, N Cameron, R D Lebish, D C Cahill & G R Vonhoff Most recently 5th of 11 at Cairns Hcp on July 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Stadium Of Light with 55kg at $13. Before that sat on the pace before fading to run last of 10 at Townsville Cl6 on July 6 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Chartwell with 61.5kg at $17. Thereabouts last time out. Should be competitive. |
7 JACKSON MURPHY |
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| 7 | 280x0 |
BOLD HUNTER
JOSHUA MANZELMANN 8YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG J J Manzelmann, Miss S R Vella & Mrs A S Manzelmann Second-up. First-up after a year ran last of 11 at this track Hcp on June 27 over 1100m, 9 len behind Booming Lad carrying 54kg at $81. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at Bowen 0 - 65 on February 2 2024 over 1000m, slow going 1.3 len behind Bring Me Flowers carrying 59kg at $3.50. Can't see him turning things around. |
1 ADIN THOMPSON |
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| 8 | 32670 |
DIVINE OKAY
JOHN MANZELMANN 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG J H Manzelmann & I J Corazzol Dual acceptor. Last start second last of 11 at Cairns Hcp on July 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Stadium Of Light with 54kg at $21. The race before that eased back early on 7th of 9 at this track Bm70 on June 27 over 1200m, 5 len behind Flying Shamus with 62kg at $10. Not keen on his chances. |
6 MCKENZIE APEL |
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| 9 | 39610 |
FLYING SHAMUS
JENNIFER HATFIELD 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG H W Manzelmann Most recently 12th of 14 at this track Qlty on July 11 over 1300m, slow going 4.5 len behind Real Key with 52kg at $81. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track Bm70 June 27 over 1200m defeating Obligated with 59kg at $12. In the mix. |
5 S CORMACK |
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| 10 | 565x5 |
SUCH A WHIT
JOSHUA MANZELMANN 8YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG J J Manzelmann, J L King, G Fitzgerald, D R C Davis, Mrs T M Davis, G R Wilson, Mrs J H Symons, S J Hurford, Miss S R Vella, R J H Law, M E Findlay & J Nix Second run back. First-up after eight months ran last in a small field at Home Hill Sw on June 28 over 1000m, 15 len behind Outback Action with 61.5kg at $17. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Thangool Sw on April 13 2024 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Ahwahneechee carrying 61.5kg at $15. No easier this time and happy to leave out. |
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| 11 | 15129 |
OBLIGATED
LYLE WRIGHT 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG W D Butler, Miss S R Morrell, Mrs K M Butler, I J Butler & Mrs H M Wright Dual acceptor. Last start 9th of 14 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Qlty on July 5 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Overfull with 54kg at $81. Before that 2nd of 9 at this track Bm70 on June 27 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Flying Shamus with 60kg at $1.60. Better showing is expected. |
10 ADAM SEWELL |
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| 12 | 88443 |
CHICKERARTIE
LACHIE MANZELMANN 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG L Seymour & D W Ballard Dual acceptor. Form hard to fault. Most recently rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 8 at Rockhampton Bm68 on July 18 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Gangitano carrying 58kg at $13. The race before that 4th of 9 at this track Bm70 on July 11 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Lady Masquerade with 57.5kg at $18. Keep safe. |
5 LEAH MARTYN |
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| 13 | 90080 |
GALBALAN
JOSHUA MANZELMANN 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG S Jokic Most recently 10th of 12 at this track Bm58 on July 11 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind The Brill Building with 62.5kg at $15. The race before that 8th of 10 at Townsville Bm60 on June 29 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Lady Damus carrying 59kg at $51. Prepared to risk. |
8 JASON TAYLOR |
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