Toowoomba 16 May 2026
GOING: G(4)
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HARVEY BLACK GROUP BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1300m Track: GOOD 4 Clouds (Max: 21) Rail: +3m Entire. |
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Cracking tempo with Rejoiced and Botanica leading the way. DREAM LANTERN (9) missed the placings two starts back then ran a better race and finished 6 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1300m at this track after being in contention on the corner. Likely improver with strong winning prospects. REJOICED (2) was in contention on the turn and ran a better race last start to finish a close second over 1300m here after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. WARILLA GORILLA (8) last start finished fifth over 1200m at this circuit. Draws low with the claim and look for a better run this time out. LUTON HOO (6) lines up for the first time since February 14. Looking to emulate her win at Sunshine Coast when returning from a spell last prep. Has a strong first-up record, scoring on two occasions from four starts and shapes as one to consider. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed Trifecta 9,2,8,6.
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DON PEDRO
RODNEY HAY 6YO BAY GELDING 63.0KG R T Hay Second-up. First-up after four months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.25 len at Rockhampton Bm70 May 5 over 1100m defeating Red Beauty carrying 59.5kg at $11. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Doomben Cl6-Sw on September 6 over 1350m, 4.5 len behind Weigall Tiger carrying 58.5kg at $31. Not the worst. |
16 MCKENZIE APEL |
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REJOICED
PAT WEBSTER 7YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG L M Berger, D F Bourke, P W Webster, W R Webster, Mrs C J Wheatley, R J Wheatley, R J Irwin, Mrs R Ryan & Mrs L M Butler At the latest run led but faded 2nd of 8 at this track Bm75 on April 25 over 1300m, 1.4 len behind The Deputy carrying 57kg at $15. Before that 7th of 9 at Nanango Sw on April 4 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Bulsara carrying 61.5kg at $3.80. Can improve again. Has the ability and is a top chance in this line-up. |
11 CHLOE LOWE |
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| 3 | 1350x |
CONNECTICUT
COREY & KYLIE GERAN 6YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG G M Goodrum, Mrs S Coombs, C G Geran, Miss S L Bird, Pegasus Proformance Racing (Mgr: D E T Schofield), P N Flood, D C Rae, T J Conway, A Byers, P McCurley, BOLK Racing (Mgr: B W Baker), A C Scott, W A Thomas, Ms P L Gibbs & J T Brennan Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm78 December 13 over 2200m, soft track; 7 len behind Savannah Gangster carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. First up last campaign ran last of 9 at this track Cl2-Sw May 17 over 1300m, in the wet; 25 len behind La Mano carrying 60kg at $10. Prefer to see how he returns. |
4 NATHAN FAZACKERLEY |
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DOWNEY
BILLY HEALEY 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Mrs D T Currie & B M Currie At the latest run raced on the pace when 2nd of 9 at Warwick Bm65 on April 28 over 1500m, 0.7 len behind Colleano carrying 60kg at $4.40. Before that eased back early on 6th of 9 at Sunshine Coast Bm70 on April 12 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Blakemore Avenue with 60.5kg at $8. Thereabouts last time out. Sure to measure up. |
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KATDEEL
BILLY HEALEY 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs D T Currie, A R Connoley, N E Bush, D Pride, M Casey, Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes), J L Chivers, R S Harris, F J Morgan, D J Roberts & S Molloy Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second of 9 at Sunshine Coast Bm70 March 13 over 1400m, in the wet; 0.9 len behind Retainer carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. Previously first up; ran last of 7 at Gold Coast Cl5 December 6 over 1200m, 3 len behind Chilliwack carrying 57.5kg at $13. Others make more appeal. |
10 GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT |
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LUTON HOO
BILLY HEALEY 5YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Kratzie Racing No. 156 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann), J T Rouse, R J Ryan, M Deola, A P McMahon, T G Powell, I J Mcgarry, R G Dan, P G Carlton, Z Dockar-Clay, iThink Bloodstock (Mgr: B J Walker) & J P Waghorn Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three months. Finished off last campaign fourth in a small field at Eagle Farm Bm70 February 14 over 1820m, soft track; 4 len behind Diamond Epic carrying 56.5kg at $3.30. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Sunshine Coast Bm65 October 24 over 1200m defeating Crackenthorpe with 59kg at $3.50. Not without claims while fresh. |
6 BAILEY WHEELER |
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TRAPEZE WARRIOR
DALE GROVES 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Ms K M Banks, Mrs K N Fleming, C A Banks & Mrs R Benz At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track Bm60 on May 2 over 1200m, 3 len behind Black 'N' Deadly with 64kg at $17. Before that ran last of 8 at this track Bm75 on April 25 over 1300m, 14 len behind The Deputy with 57.5kg at $31. Not going well enough. Tricky assignment. |
8 FREDERICK LARSON |
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| 8 | 11355 |
WARILLA GORILLA
NICK KEAL 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG N Keal At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track Bm70 on May 9 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Amenophis carrying 59kg at $8.50. The start before that 5th of 7 at this track Bm70 on April 25 over 1000m, 4 len behind Thundering Soul with 59kg at $3.80. Can run a better race this time. |
3 KELSEY LENTON |
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DREAM LANTERN
BILLY HEALEY 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG C J Smith, B S Ciurleo, B King, C Keogh, F P O'Neill, Wonmore Racing (Mgr: J A Owens), M G S Winter, M S Chisholm, N Koen, Mack Racing (Mgr: A T McIlwain), M Clancy, D J Woodbridge, Ms K Robinson, H J Lyons & J P Sproules Most recently 4th of 8 at this track Bm75 on April 25 over 1300m, 6 len behind The Deputy carrying 55kg at $4.80. The run before that second last of 8 at Eagle Farm Bm70 on April 18 over 1000m, on a slow track; 8 len behind All Adore carrying 58.5kg at $26. Can turn things around. |
13 ASHLEY BUTLER |
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UNLEASH
COREY & KYLIE GERAN 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG G M Goodrum, J C R Eastwell, Mrs T M Sutton, D J Sutton, C M Sheppard, Mrs M J Sheppard, B J O'Callaghan, W D Hounslow, P McCurley, A C Scott, B C Scott, B J Kerr, D J Nolan, S J Birch, C G Geran, B M Moody, K J O'Brien & C Blyton Last start 3rd of 7 at Dalby Hcp on April 25 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Grinzinger Knight carrying 53kg at $5. Before that 3rd in a small field at Warialda Bm66 on April 11 over 1400m, 3 len behind Lesgo Don with 58.5kg at $3.20. This is a sterner test. |
5 NOZI TOMIZAWA |
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EXPECTANT
JOHN THOMAS 8YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG N J Payne, G W Spies, Mrs A L Spies, Mrs S L Payne, B J Tobin, G T Cooper, Mrs J Barsby, A T Turnbull, T Martens, J W Thomas & D J Lyons Gelding back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 11 at Ipswich Bm65 January 21 over 1700m, 8 len behind Aratiri with 58.5kg at $6. When resuming last campaign second in a small field at this track Bm75 July 19 over 1000m, 5 len behind Beau Witness carrying 60kg at $21. Can return in winning form. |
2 HANNAH RICHARDSON |
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INDY ROSE WARRIOR
SHARON CROXFORD 7YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG J P Mills Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 7 at this track Bm70 on April 25 over 1000m, 6 len behind Thundering Soul with 54.5kg at $51. Second-up got back early 7th of 12 at this track Bm70 on May 9 over 1200m, 5 len behind Amenophis carrying 56.5kg at $151. Unlikely to turn it around here. |
9 AIDAN KEELEY |
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BIG BOY GEORGE
SHARON CROXFORD 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG J P Mills Most recently eased back early on 8th of 12 at this track Bm70 on May 9 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Amenophis carrying 58kg at $101. The race before that sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 8 at this track Bm75 on April 25 over 1300m, 14 len behind The Deputy with 56.5kg at $41. Disappointing form likely to continue. |
14 CHARLIE BENNETT |
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TOUCH OF GRACIE
COREY & KYLIE GERAN 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG G M Goodrum, B Oddi, R A Watterson, K W Cockburn, P N Flood, B M Moody, Mrs K McGilvray, N Hagan, Mrs A L Van Vegchel, C G Geran, M D Sims, S M Goodrum & K J O'Brien Most recently 3rd of 9 at this track Bm62 on May 9 over 1300m, 0.5 len behind Fort William with 57.5kg at $14. The race before that 4th of 7 at Dalby Bm60 on April 25 over 1200m, 3 len behind Yes I'm Ugly carrying 59.5kg at $8. Expected to be in the finish. |
1 COREY SUTHERLAND |
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JEMOMA ALPILAGE
KEVIN KEMP 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Mrs J A Searle, Mrs M F Searle, Miss M F Searle, Mrs A Searle, Miss P Searle & L A Searle First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 13 at Eagle Farm Bm70 January 31 over 1600m, 10 len behind Rezone carrying 55kg at $17. Previously first up; second last of 9 at Doomben F&M Cl3-Sw August 16 over 1200m, 6 len behind Bright Blonde carrying 57kg at $15. Might be better off following this outing. |
12 STACEY CALLOW |
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SWITCHBLADE
STEPHEN MATTHEWS 5YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG SMKT Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: S B Matthews), T J Taylor, L W Schwenke & N W Walsh Second-up. First-up after five months 7th of 12 at this track Bm60 on May 2 over 1200m, 4 len behind Black 'N' Deadly with 58kg at $7. Previously second-up came from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Warwick 0 - 58 on August 6 over 1350m, slow going 0.8 len behind Bokuden carrying 60kg at $4.80. Solid top-three claims if anywhere near his best. |
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BOTANICA
RAVYN WARZECHA 6YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG Miss R L Warzecha, Mrs C F Warzecha & M J Wright Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 10 at Gold Coast Cl2 on April 18 over 1200m, slow going 18 len behind Scheherazade with 59kg at $26. Second-up crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 6th of 12 at this track Bm60 on May 2 over 1200m, 4 len behind Black 'N' Deadly with 60.5kg at $41. Draws out again but capable of a bold run. |
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