Doomben   04 Oct 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

RQ SUPPORTS SAFETY IN RACING BENCHMARK 90 Handicap 1600m

Track: Soft 5   Clear (Max: 23)   Rail: True Entire Course..  

Little early speed on offer so Bullion Boy should be prominent. BULLION BOY (3) has placed four of five around this circuit and has been racing very consistently this time in work. Sticks at the mile now and should be right there when the judge calls a halt. TIME QUEST (1) just missed the placings in a harder Randwick contest last time out and is a four-time winner over this distance range. Expected to play a major role in the finish. VICTORY WIN (6) strips fitter second-up from the break and gets the services of Maloney in the irons. Top-three credentials. YET HE MOVES (4) has a handy record here with three wins and two placings from eight spins. Keep safe from the Waller yard. EXTRAORDINAIRE (9) rounds out the selections down in the weights. SUGGESTED PLAY: Bullion Boy to continue the rich vein of form.
1 x7014 TIME QUEST
MATTHEW SMITH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
MCS Racing (Mgr: Mrs M A Smith), F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, S Reid, Miss M R Punch, VVP Racing (Mgr: C Pellizzon), R Hanmer, Silky Bros & Co No 1 (Mgr: Dr S P Silk), P J Hills & Mrs J Butler
Last start 4th of 11 at Randwick Bm94 on September 6 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Shohisha with 56.5kg at $11. Before that won by a nose at Coffs Harbour Coffs Cup Bm96 August 1 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating It's A Knockout with 54.5kg at $8. Can atone.
9
M HARLEY
Maroon, White Crossed Sashes, Yellow Armbands And Cap
2 x241x GALIFIANAKIS
JACK BRUCE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Jack Bruce Racing (Mgr: J P Bruce), S P Anderson, D F Bourke, P F Dwyer, Forte Racing (Mgr: M Forte), Goldmount Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Ms D H Sulivan), B W Hooper, K J Lusk, M A McLean, T A Morrow, I W Weigh, Wessel Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C J Wessel) & R W Wilson
Resuming after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign by 1.0 len Eagle Farm Bm78 August 2 over 1600m defeating Northern Decree carrying 60kg at $13. Previously first up; second of 13 at Sunshine Coast Bm85 July 5 over 1400m, soft track; a nose behind Deep Respect with 57.5kg at $81. Will take great benefit from this run.
2
DAMIEN THORNTON
White, Blue Stars, Blue Sleeves, White Stars
3 x1213 BULLION BOY
LINDSAY GOUGH
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
L J Gough, L Carwardine, G Dranganoudis, DF Farah, P J Gallagher, G H Keane, M J Kingman, D J Mitchell, K Mok, G L Thorne, D J Wrangell, D B Flynn, M T Flynn, M J Hayes & D A Heskett
Last start raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at this track Hcp on September 13 over 1630m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Kronenbourg with 54kg at $5. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Eagle Farm Hcp August 30 over 1400m defeating Amur carrying 52kg at $2.40. Expected to be very competitive.
5
CEJAY GRAHAM
Black, Red Stripe, Armbands And Cap
4 x1241 YET HE MOVES
CHRIS WALLER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
T Schembri, Mrs M Schembri, D M Kennedy, Ms M A Webb, W Latif, C W Urquhart, Mrs L Urquhart, Twentytwenty (Mgr: G D Kennedy), G D Munright, Mrs M Munright, J F Webb, Miss K L Kennedy & S D Gleason
Last start won by a neck at this track Bm85 September 6 over 1615m defeating Menazzi with 59.5kg at $8. Before that 4th of 8 at Eagle Farm Bm85 on August 23 over 1835m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Just Flying with 59kg at $6.50. Looks a strong top-three prospect.
3
KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
White, Black Checks, Purple Sleeves
5 794x9 DON'T STOP
PAUL N NOLAN
9YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
P A Nolan (Jnr), Mrs R J Nolan, Dr V L Lindemann, Ms ME Lindemann, M Hovey, Mrs J Hovey, R A Pomana & Mrs C A Pomana
Second-up. First-up after three months second last of 10 at Dalby Hcp on September 20 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Tara Jasmine carrying 60kg at $18. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at this track Qlty on April 16 over 1350m, slow going 3.5 len behind Miss Joelene with 52kg at $61. Is a second-up winner in the past but looks tested against this line-up.
4
JAKE BAYLISS
Green, Gold Omega And Sleeves
6 585x4 VICTORY WIN
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
S Man
Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 11 at Gold Coast Bm85 on September 20 over 1300m, 1.2 len behind Jonny Da Wolf with 58.5kg at $18. Previously second-up won by a head at this track Bm85 April 1 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating This'llbetheone with 57kg at $3.20. Sure to measure up.
6
RYAN MALONEY
Silver, Navy Blue Diamond Band, Navy Blue And Gold Checked Sleeves, Navy Blue Quarters Cap
7 55x31 KEITEL
DAVID VANDYKE
6YO  GREY  GELDING 56.0KG
Dr C G Lawler, G R Gillespie, J B Kaufman, A K Irving, J P Hoy, C M Nicholas, R S Williamson, R C Preston, R J Kell, J Nanopoulos & Duck Syndicate (Mgr: N Laffy)
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 7 at this track Cl5 on August 6 over 1350m, 1.0 len behind Blazen Boots carrying 59.5kg at $2.70. Second run from a spell favourite; ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.0 len at Sunshine Coast Cl5 September 21 over 1400m defeating Don Pedro carrying 59kg at $2.80. Solid chance on the back of sound recent form.
8
JACE MCMURRAY
Red And Blue Diagonal Stripes, White Sleeves And Cap
8 x3498 SMART ACTION
MICHAEL MORRISON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
For Real Racing (Mgr: S V Isbister) & The Ten Percenters (Mgr: Mrs R Davis)
At the latest run got back early 8th of 11 at Gold Coast Bm70 on September 20 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Lady Lucifer carrying 54kg at $31. The run before that second last of 10 at Murwillumbah Mwbh Cup Mbm87 on August 28 over 1550m, slow going 11 len behind Cranky Harry with 54kg at $26. Fully tested in this line up.
1
TAHLIA FENLON
Navy Blue, Gold Sash, Crimson Striped Sleeves, Crimson And Navy Blue Hooped Cap, Gold Pom Pom
9 0x154 EXTRAORDINAIRE
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  BAY  MARE 52.0KG
First Light Racing Pty Ltd, Aristia Park Bloodstock Pty Ltd, S J Bartlett, S P Gardner, G J Walker, M G O'Connor, R Peel, W V Flowerday, Dr V Garbharran, R Hughes, Coal Cutters Racing, G S K Racing, G W Aldridge, Mathie Racing, Mrs J M Acott, K J Marr, Hirecha Racing, F Pittelli & P E Baker
Last start 4th of 10 at this track Bm78 on September 13 over 1630m, slow going 1.5 len behind Simply Amazing carrying 58kg at $10. Before that 5th of 9 at Randwick F&M Bm78 on July 26 over 1800m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Investment with 59kg at $14. Rates highly on best form and should be prominent.
7
HEAVELON VAN DER HOVEN
Navy Blue, Gold And White Crescent, Gold Cap