Dalby   18 Jun 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

LADBROKES PUNTER ASSIST MANAGE BETTING YOUR WAY BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 2000m

Track: SOFT 5     Rail: +2m 500m-300m; True Remainder.  

Solid tempo with Michifuku pressing forward from an outside gate with Sugarfire not far away. SUGARFIRE (7) got a well-deserved win at Ipswich last time out and will have derived a stack of confidence from that victory. Looks ready for the step-up in trip now and should give backers a sight up on speed. YUKANUMA (2) was well fancied last start over 2245m at Grafton when third, beaten 3 lengths. Gets 3kg off from the inside marble and can bounce right back. MADALSA (4) drifted well back and failed to finish it off last start when sixth, beaten 5 lengths, over 1625m at Toowoomba. The engagement of Chloe Lowe is a positive move. Well placed and there is no reason why she cannot find winning ways. SUNNY DISPOSITION (8) finished second at Ipswich two runs back but was less effective last time over 2200m there, finishing eighth. Is better than that run suggests and has the talent to figure prominently. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sugarfire to win again.
1 55311 SAMURAI WARRIOR
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
K J O'Brien & C G Geran
Most recently favourite; won by 2 len at Inverell Bm66 May 22 over 1800m defeating Ring Ahoy with 58.5kg at $3.40. Before that favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.9 len at Toowoomba Bm60 May 16 over 1890m defeating Propose with 60kg at $16. Hard to knock winning form.
5
G GERAN
Navy Blue, Pink Disc With Navy Blue KO, Pink Sleeves, Hooped Cap
2 54133 YUKANUMA
STEPHEN & JORDAN LEE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
J Lee
Most recently 3rd of 8 at Grafton Bm74 (71) on June 6 over 2245m, slow going 3 len behind Ring Ahoy carrying 55kg at $2.50. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 9 at Ipswich Bm68 on May 4 over 2150m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Chillaxing with 59kg at $17. One of the leading chances.
1
ARCHIE MCCOLM
Orange, Black Maltese Cross, White Sleeves And Black Cap
3 64513 THEBARBEROFSEVILLE
MATT KROPP
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
G J Wippell, E J Wippell, Mrs A E Wippell & Miss IH Wippell
Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Ipswich Bm68 on May 30 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Pulveriser carrying 58kg at $15. The start before that won by a neck at Rockhampton Bm65 May 21 over 1600m defeating Moissanite with 58kg at $2.35. In the mix.
12
FREDERICK LARSON
Pink, Lime Sleeves And Cap
4 x1636 MADALSA
PAT WEBSTER
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Danter Racing (Mgr: P Briggs)
Last start got back early 6th of 8 at Toowoomba Bm70 on May 30 over 1625m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Matawai carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Before that 3rd of 12 at Toowoomba Bm65 on May 9 over 1625m, 1.2 len behind Norty Forty with 56kg at $9.50. Can improve on the latest effort and gets her chance.
2
CHLOE LOWE
Purple, Black Cap
5 05551 WHATJEUDOIN'
MATT KROPP
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
B J Rouse, D J Earl, N W McConnell, Mrs D James, C M Rouse, Miss T R Rouse, S C Mainwaring, P A Pokarier, L B Rouse & Mrs T F Hurrell
At the latest run won by 1.3 len at Gatton 0 - 62 June 3 over 2000m in soft going defeating O'caldino carrying 59kg at $5. The race before that eased back early on 5th of 8 at Ipswich Bm60 on May 21 over 1980m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Kalkanli carrying 60kg at $7.50. Not the worst.
7
HARRISON SHAW
Blue, White Vee And Sleeves, Blue Armbands, White Cap
6 01020 MICHIFUKU
KEVIN KEMP
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R P Bryett, G S Gibbons, S Gardner & R D Bryett
Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 12 at Toowoomba Bm60 on May 16 over 1890m, 65 len behind Samurai Warrior carrying 58.5kg at $5. The race before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 10 at Toowoomba Cl3 on April 25 over 1890m, nose behind Fire And Light with 55.5kg at $21. Gets some weight relief with the claim and is good enough to make amends.
10
STACEY CALLOW
Red, Purple Disc, Purple Cap
7 33331 SUGARFIRE
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
F L R Kandy (Mgr: T S Wilson), G C Daniels, Sledmere Stud, M J Castricum, Ms C L Latus, T James, Silent Five Racing, A G Bryan, M J Anderson, K J McDonald, G R Morgan, Lucky Lucky Happy Happy, M W Lowe, C J Fox, G Jones, G F Townsend, A Grigg, R E Badgery, Hon. G J Williamson & Archibald Racing
Most recently won by a neck at Ipswich 0 - 58 June 4 over 1710m in soft going defeating Classique Gal carrying 58kg at $8. The run before that 3rd of 14 at Gunnedah Cl1 on May 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Portofino carrying 54kg at $7.50. Back in winning form and is worth following up.
3
JACE MCMURRAY
Navy Blue, Gold And White Crescent, Gold Cap
8 77528 SUNNY DISPOSITION
DARREN BELL
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
S J Wescon, R L Buckingham, R Votano, L Di Benedetto, Ms M Castrogiovanni, W J Jonkers & H Spackman
At the latest run 8th of 11 at Ipswich Bm68 on May 30 over 2200m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Pulveriser carrying 55kg at $5.50. The race before that 2nd of 8 at Ipswich Bm60 on May 21 over 1980m, on rain affected going; nose behind Kalkanli carrying 58.5kg at $7. This easier and is a great chance to atone.
8
JADEN LLOYD
White, Tangerine Cross Outline, Checked Sleeves, Purple Cap
9 73600 MONTEVECCHIO
VISHAN VENKAYA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
P D Gray & Mrs P M Gray
Most recently ran second last of 12 at Gold Coast Cl1 on June 6 over 1800m, 6 len behind Notabadjackup carrying 56.5kg at $61. The start before that ran second last of 11 at Doomben Bm78 on May 27 over 2200m, slow going 8 len behind The Irish carrying 52kg at $101. Likely to struggle.
11
M HELLYER
Royal Blue, Old Gold Letter V And Horse Motif, Stars On Sleeves, Horse Motif On Cap
10 08684 PENDING LIST
KEN JONES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
K J Jones & K A Jones
At the latest run 4th of 12 at Gold Coast Cl1 on June 6 over 1800m, 1.4 len behind Notabadjackup carrying 54kg at $26. The race before that ran second last of 9 at Toowoomba Bm58 on May 30 over 1625m, slow going 10 len behind Kids Inthe Kitchen carrying 57.5kg at $19. Looking to others.
4
BENJAMIN OSMOND
Black, Lime Green Hoops, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
11 75096 LORD PROTECTOR
RAVYN WARZECHA
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
P D & P M Gray
Most recently 6th of 11 at Gatton 0 - 62 on June 3 over 2000m, slow going 6 len behind Whatjeudoin' with 55.5kg at $31. The race before that 9th of 11 at Rockhampton 0 - 55 on May 21 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Intrepid Lad with 59.5kg at $61. Prepared to risk in this line-up.
9
K YOSHIDA
Black, Turquoise Checked Halves, Seams Sleeves And Cap
12 10024 TRUSTY BANDIT
WILLIAM KROPP
4YO  GR/CH  GELDING 54.0KG
R J Hovey & Mrs S J Hovey
At the latest run 4th of 11 at Gatton 0 - 62 on June 3 over 2000m, slow going 5 len behind Whatjeudoin' carrying 55kg at $10. The run before that 2nd of 12 at Kilcoy Bm55 on May 22 over 1900m, slow going 1.5 len behind Flying Rothe carrying 58kg at $41. Maybe a place.
6
Gold And Purple Quarters, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap