Cairns 29 May 2026
GOING: S(5)
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GARY RICHES PTY LTD BENCHMARK 65 Handicap (QTIS Bonuses Applicable for 3,4,5YO's) 1400m Track: SOFT 5 Clear (Max: 25) Rail: True Entire Course.. (Pent: 5.00) |
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Not a great deal of pressure likely in the small field, with Buffet Buster a potential leader. CYCLONE COCO (4) was safely held when fifth last time out over 1400m at this track, beaten 7 lengths. That followed a win at Mt Garnet at the previous outing. The engagement of Chelsea Jokic is noteworthy. Looks well placed so expect a better run this time. SKOGAFOSS (5) settled well back from a wide draw last time then wound up strongly to finish fourth over 1250m here. Will drift back but will be getting home hard. BUFFET BUSTER (2) was second up last start and went close, beaten half a length into second at this circuit over 1250m. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset and shapes as one of the main contenders. DIVINE DIAMONDS (7) was prominent on straightening last time but faded late when seventh over 1400m at Townsville. Should camp just off the leaders and is sure to be thereabouts. SUGGESTED PLAY: Cyclone Coco to bounce back.
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SWATOW
FRED WIELAND 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), D E Scheffler, T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald Most recently ran last of 10 at this track Bm65 on May 15 over 1250m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Nolan with 61kg at $21. The run before that raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at Townsville Cl3-Sw on April 21 over 1200m, 4 len behind Khumbila carrying 60kg at $9. Prepared to risk again. |
7 S CORMACK |
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| 2 | 22x52 |
BUFFET BUSTER
ALWYN BAILEY 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG J A Holsman, S J Spinks, Ms C A Branch, A J Brown, J G Nicholson, Cheeky Boys Racing (Mgr: B J Boske), PFI Racing (Mgr: K A Paine), Mrs R Sydun, N P Wood, J Erasmus, D J Cameron, C R Ross, Suffering Succotash (Mgr: R L Coward), M R A Jacoby, M J Skuse, D Barber, C Britton & R V McGee Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 5th of 10 at Mt Garnet Bm60 on May 2 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind New Hampshire carrying 63kg at $3. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track Bm65 on May 15 over 1250m, in the wet; 0.5 len behind Nolan carrying 59.5kg at $21. Further improvement is anticipated. |
3 WANDERSON D'AVILA |
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| 3 | 213x9 |
NIPPA'S NIGHTCAP
SHARLEE HOFFMAN 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG S C A Hoffman, R Watson, RJL Livestock Pty Ltd (Mgr: R J Lockhart) & S L Carpenter Second run back. First-up after four months second last of 10 at this track Bm65 on May 15 over 1250m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Nolan carrying 60kg at $31. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Gold Coast Cl5 on June 14 over 1400m, 5 len behind Cosmic Beauty with 54kg at $51. Will struggle against these. |
2 RACHEL SHRED |
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| 4 | 21115 |
CYCLONE COCO
ALEXANDER MALLIFF 4YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG K A Buckingham, Mrs M J Ford, D B Nowak, G Flegler, D Quintieri, Mrs P L Vaughan, A Parnell, T Chapman, R T Srhoj & M Ham Last start second last in a small field at this track Cl4 on May 15 over 1400m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Our Missile with 54kg at $3.90. The race before that won by 2 len at Mt Garnet Bm55 May 2 over 1350m defeating Our Missile with 61kg at $2.70. No surprise to see him back in the winners' circle. |
5 MS C JOKIC |
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| 5 | x6434 |
SKOGAFOSS
DEAN PICCOLO 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Mrs J L Prien, Mrs M R Piccolo & Miss M Potiris Most recently 4th of 10 at this track Bm65 on May 15 over 1250m, on a wet track; 2.25 len behind Nolan carrying 57kg at $4. The start before that 3rd of 9 at this track Bm60 on April 9 over 1250m, slow going 2.25 len behind Thirteen Under carrying 59.5kg at $9.50. Has ability and is among the leading hopes. |
6 MS L MORRISON |
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| 6 | 98638 |
BETTA AL
ALWYN BAILEY 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG A R Bailey, B S Ashford, F P Pittorino, Mrs G L Pittorino, R H Bailey, Mrs J E Alley, J Prior, S Prior, T J Prior, J Hall, Mrs R Lalor-Chambers & Cheeky Boys Racing (Mgr: B J Boske) Most recently got back early 8th of 10 at this track Bm65 on May 15 over 1250m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Nolan carrying 56kg at $8.50. Before that got back early 3rd in a small field at Gordonvale Bm65-Hcp on May 9 over 1100m, slow going 2 len behind New Hampshire with 57kg at $16. Others preferred. |
4 N THOMAS |
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| 7 | 85337 |
DIVINE DIAMONDS
GEORGINA HOLT 4YO BR/BL MARE 55.0KG Mrs K M Bond, Mrs D J Brownson & Miss P L Corfield Last start 7th of 9 at Townsville Bm60 on May 8 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Alabama Moonlight carrying 58kg at $3.40. Before that came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Townsville Bm55 on April 14 over 1200m, 3 len behind Line 'Em Up Loui with 60.5kg at $3.30. Best chance in a long time to find the winner's circle. |
8 MS T CHAMBERS |
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LA MANO
JANEL RYAN 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG Mrs J M Ryan, Mrs R B Conlan, Mrs N M Ashworth, Mrs Y Clarke, Mrs J White & Miss J K Williams Last start ran last of 10 at Mt Garnet Bm60 on May 1 over 1200m, 21 len behind Capicella carrying 58kg at $6. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at this track Bm60 on April 9 over 1250m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Thirteen Under carrying 56.5kg at $16. Rates highly on best efforts and can earn some minor money. |
1 I FRY |
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