Townsville 02 Aug 2025
GOING: S(5)
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THE VILLE RESORT BENCHMARK 55 Handicap 1000m Track: Soft 5 Rain (Max: 22) Rail: True. (Pent: 5.60) |
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Hot pace certain with Exolent Choice, Eclipsion and Prideofthebigfish keen to take up the running. EXOLENT CHOICE (2) has gone to another level since making the move from Sydney earlier in the year. He has won 3 of his 4 starts from his North Queensland base at Richmond, and there is no reason why he can't win again. MADAM BORODINA (14) stuck on gamely for fourth fresh up here 2 weeks ago and will have a superior gate this time. She won't mind some cut in the ground, and will be suited by dropping back from 1200m to 1000m. Stick with her, can win. JUNGLE JUICE (5) is a stablemate of the second pick who has also battled in her first 2 starts back from a spell. He can go better, and is well worth each-way consideration. STATESWOMAN (15) was tried in front last time out and after giving a good kick on the turn, she held on for second. She drops a furlong and can go one better. SUGGESTED PLAY: Exolent Choice can take this out, though he won't have it all his own way.
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ECLIPSION
STEPHEN MASSINGHAM 5YO BAY GELDING 65.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), G Dutton, D C Thorne, T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald First-up. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 February 26 over 1800m, a long neck behind Myers Reward carrying 57.5kg at $3.60. Previously first up; fifth of 9 at Newcastle Super Mdn-Sw August 3 over 1400m, soft track; 4 len behind Trunk with 59kg at $11. Faces a tough essay. |
3 R WIGGINS |
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| 2 | x1121 |
EXOLENT CHOICE
SHRYN GABRIEL-ROYES 6YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG J A Crapp, D W Crapp, & Mrs L M Crapp Form hard to fault. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.3 len at this track Bm60 July 19 over 1000m defeating Northernontap carrying 58kg at $2.50. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Barcaldine Bm55 on July 7 over 1000m, slow going 1.0 len behind Idhana carrying 62.5kg at $3.50. Going well and can measure up again. |
11 MITCH GORING |
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HARTSHORN
STEVEN ROYES 5YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, J R McDonald & B J McDonald Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 9 at Cairns Bm60 on July 24 over 950m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Injada carrying 60kg at $3. The race before that eased back early on 4th of 8 at Cairns Bm70 on June 24 over 950m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Loud Noise with 55kg at $3.60. Rates highly and can break through. |
10 LIV O'DONNELL |
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| 4 | 82658 |
MIDAS STAR
STEPHEN BUSH 7YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Mrs M G Bush & S Bush Most recently second last of 9 at Cairns Bm60 on July 24 over 950m, slow going 2.5 len behind Injada carrying 59.5kg at $6. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track Bm60 on July 19 over 1000m, 2 len behind Exolent Choice with 60kg at $15. Has ability but finds a difficult assignment here. |
15 I FRY |
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JUNGLE JUICE
LINDSAY HATCH 5YO BR/BL GELDING 61.0KG Ares Racing Australia (Mgr: J T Horan), A Ward, D R Ware, M B Mccabe, N T Pennington, Mrs B Rawlins, G J Bonato, L B Fraser, C J Sykes, S Cracknell, Mrs N L Sykes, J M Harris, A M Camp, B J Harvey, WOAH (Mgr: R J Hartley), J S Cameron, N A Roon, D A Cohalan & G Licciardello Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 7 at Home Hill Bm60 on June 28 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Remember Roy with 60kg at $1.90. Second run from a spell 9th of 12 at this track Bm60 on July 19 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Exolent Choice carrying 59kg at $14. Looking to others. |
9 LEAH MARTYN |
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KIDSTON
BILL KENNING 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Ms J A Bell & W H Kenning Comes here off a 51-day let-up. Most recently struggled in the run home; 7th of 9 at this track Bm60 on June 12 over 1609m, 10 len behind Ready Tiger with 58.5kg at $8.50. The race before that 4th in a small field at Home Hill Bm65 on May 17 over 1830m, 6 len behind Nine Carats with 57kg at $2.60. Expected to bounce back. |
8 WANDERSON D'AVILA |
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GAMADALE NIP
ALEXANDER MALLIFF 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Ms K Buckingham, Mr N Rowney & Ms D Hamlin Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 9 at Innisfail Bm55 on June 21 over 900m, on rain affected going; 0.8 len behind Framed It with 60.5kg at $10. Second-up 2nd of 9 at Cairns Bm60 on July 24 over 950m, on a slow track; nose behind Injada with 57kg at $26. Worth some thought. |
2 CHRIS MEEHAN |
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DIAMOND LUCY
TROY CLIVE 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 59.0KG T D Clive & D J Clive Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 2nd of 7 at Ingham Bm50 on July 12 over 1200m, head behind Tequila Dancer carrying 62kg at $2.70. Second-up came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track F&M Cl6 on July 19 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Pipistrelle with 54kg at $19. Prefer in something a little easier. |
14 N THOMAS |
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BESMARA
LINDSAY HATCH 4YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Ares Racing Australia (Mgr: J T Horan), M A Fletcher, S S Davies, Wonmore Racing (Mgr: J A Owens), L A Gervais, S D Salisbury, P N Matthews, G K Droney, Mrs M A Droney, B Haines & D G Fitzpatrick Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 12 at this track 3yo Hcp on July 6 over 1000m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Almighty Jab carrying 55kg at $8.50. Second-up 9th of 13 at this track 2&3yo Hcp on July 19 over 1000m, 5 len behind Time To Prophet with 56kg at $61. Has ability and is a likely improver. |
4 AIDAN HOLT |
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CELEBRATION
MATTHEW MCGUIRE 5YO B/BR MARE 59.0KG M H McGuire, A Casey, G A Allen, J Clair, Mrs M V McGuire, P T A McGuire, R T Martin, Mrs N McDowall, A W McDowall, B Trotter, Mrs A C Delahunty, Ms H Harrell, I B Whitehouse, J Chapman, J R Matthews & J J Mundy Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Ingham Bm60 on July 12 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Injada with 57.5kg at $10. The run before that 3rd of 7 at Home Hill Cl4 on June 28 over 1180m, 4 len behind Line Of Kings carrying 59kg at $4.80. Worth plenty of thought. |
1 OLIVIA KENDAL |
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SAVEE
RHONDA INGLIS 5YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Ms R E Inglis At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track Bm60 on July 19 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Exolent Choice carrying 56.5kg at $18. The start before that 5th of 10 at this track Bm60 on June 29 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Lady Damus carrying 57kg at $41. Others going much better heading into this one. |
3 JASON TAYLOR |
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GREY POWER
TREVOR & PETER ROWE 4YO GREY MARE 57.0KG Mrs S Hammer Last start raced on the pace before fading 7th of 12 at this track 3yo Hcp on July 6 over 1000m, slow going 2.5 len behind Almighty Jab carrying 54kg at $21. Before that 4th in a small field at this track 3yo Hcp on May 27 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Hand Grenade carrying 55kg at $7. Capable of a big run. |
5 JACKSON MURPHY |
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PRIDEOFTHEBIGFISH
JOANNA HASSETT 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Mrs D Skilton & L N Tinkler Second run back. First-up after four months 4th in a small field at Ingham Bm60 on July 12 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Injada with 56kg at $2.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 at this track Mdn on December 13 over 1200m, slow going 0.9 len behind Brands with 57kg at $3.80. This looks too tough. |
13 ADAM SEWELL |
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MADAM BORODINA
TOM BUTTON 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG T C Button, D L Musk, J Barr, R Peace, A K Guldbransen, A W Shaw, G W Shun, P G Martin & S Knuth Second run back. First-up after six months 4th of 14 at this track 0 - 55 on July 19 over 1200m, 3 len behind Golden Octavian with 57kg at $4.80. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Mackay 0 - 55 on December 23 over 1100m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind No Love Lost with 55.5kg at $4.80. Rates highly and is among the leading hopes. |
4 MS L MORRISON |
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STATESWOMAN
GEORGINA HOLT 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Q 1 Racing (Mgr: M G B Saunders) Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 11 at this track 0 - 55 on July 6 over 1200m, slow going 0.6 len behind Primo carrying 56.5kg at $11. Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 14 at this track 0 - 55 on July 19 over 1200m, 2 len behind Golden Octavian with 57kg at $3.50. Rates highly and should go well. |
6 ASHLEY BUTLER |
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OUR FOLLY
GRAHAM HUGHES 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG G R Hughes & Mrs D R Hughes Comes off a 56 day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 15 at this track Bm55 on June 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Super Fast with 56kg at $61. Before that ran last of 11 at this track Cl1-Sw on May 16 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Tymon carrying 58kg at $26. Has had too many chances. |
12 S CORMACK |
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LASER BEAM
ALEXANDER MALLIFF 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Kellie Buckingham, D Nowak, N Andersen, M Dodds, A Ison, J Buckingham, L Buckingham, A Hubbard, J Shepherd, S Turner, P Vaughn & C Waddingham Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently second last of 7 at Laura-Qld 0 - 50 on June 28 over 1000m, 6 len behind Bella Bianca carrying 62kg at $3.50. Before that second last of 15 at this track Bm55 on June 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Super Fast with 58kg at $17. Needs to do more. |
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OUR ADDICTION
GRAHAM KLIESE 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Mrs S Hammer Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 9 at Innisfail Bm55 on June 21 over 900m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Framed It with 58kg at $8. Second-up second last in a small field at Ingham Bm60 on July 12 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Injada carrying 55.5kg at $6. Will need to do a bit more. |
7 ISABELLA TEH |
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