SKY RACING BENCHMARK 75 Handicap 1400m Track: SOFT 5 Rain (Max: 23) Rail: Out 3m Entire. (Pent: 5.9). |
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Despite the wide draw Extraordinaire should cross and set a genuine tempo.
STARRY EYES (11) has raced well all prep without winning. Went back to last from a wide alley in a big field last Saturday over this course and distance before closing late to grab third. Cherry ripe and gets a bit of weight relief today. Big chance in a hard race. BRENTWOOD (1) returned to form last start when a game second over 1350m at Doomben. On-pacer who can overcome the wide gate. Just one placing in five visits to Eagle Farm is the concern. EVOCATOR (2) was six weeks between runs when midfield over 1350m at Doomben a fortnight ago, coming from last on the bend. Far better placed on this bigger track so with added fitness he poses a serious threat. Ciaron Maher's SCENTIFY (5) has bumped into two classy stablemates in his two runs this Autumn. Good fresh performer coming here off an eight-week let-up. Must be respected. POETIC DRAMA (8) caught the eye first-up at Doomben and she always performs better here. SUGGESTED PLAY: Starry Eyes each-way in a very deep race.
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BRENTWOOD
TONY GOLLAN 5YO B/BR GELDING 61.0KG Mrs Z A Daly, Invictus Thoroughbreds (Mgr: M D Hamilton), C J Swadling, Newfan Pty Ltd (Mgr: S Galluzzo), A Aceti, Executive Race Club (Mgr: J L Haimes), T Khoury, J N Paul, J G Paul, S Bacon, C Bradley & Australia Pacific Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: A J Curran) Useful gelding. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 16 at Doomben Bm78 on April 13 over 1350m, 0.7 len behind Sonora with 60kg at $13. The run before that didn't do much in the run home; ran last of 7 at this track Cl6 on March 16 over 1400m, 12 len behind The Drover with 56.5kg at $5.50. Poised to win after a narrow defeat last time. |
9 JAMES ORMAN |
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2 | 36x17 |
EVOCATOR
BARRY LOCKWOOD 5YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG S Conroy, Mrs T Pye, P Pye, R Schull, J O'brien, Mrs J Burge, G Burge, B Pepper, M Bright, M Shipway, W Steedman, Mrs P Arnold, I Mitford, J Carey, Mrs W Carey, J Kelly, J Crew, Ms M Turner & B Pepper Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a long-neck at this track Bm70 March 2 over 1200m defeating Deferential with 57kg at $5.50. Second run from a spell 7th of 16 at Doomben Bm78 on April 13 over 1350m, 3 len behind Sonora with 56.5kg at $10. Definite winning chance. |
7 CEJAY GRAHAM |
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WINSTON SMURFHILL
NATALIE MCCALL 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG T Hansen, J Marshall, K Marshall, C Wolfenden, N Mcguire, K Maloney, R Noe, J Pascoe, R Livingstone, K Franklin, D Franklin, M Crowe, E Watkinson, A Watkinson, Dutch Courage (C Koch), Platinum Bloodstock (B Ballard) & Puntants Racing (N Koch) Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 13 at this track Cl6 on April 6 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Iverson carrying 57kg at $15. The start before that 9th of 13 at this track Bm78 on March 16 over 1600m, 4 len behind Russian Warrior with 59kg at $8. Draws the fence but the positives end there. |
1 BAILEY WHEELER |
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BOWRIDER
JAY BELLAMY 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG C J Smith, W D Maynard, L Northam, R E Bain, G P Whitaker, C J Bain, M M A Raniga, J J J Reimann, A C Strazzieri, M Briggs, J M Strazzieri & L Jolly Dual acceptor. Most recently 7th of 10 at this track Bm75 on April 6 over 1300m, slow going 5 len behind En Pointe with 59.5kg at $12. The race before that won by 0.7 len at Doomben Cl5 March 20 over 1350m in soft going defeating Patton carrying 56kg at $5. Unlikely to threaten. |
5 MS YVETTE LEWIS |
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SCENTIFY
CIARON MAHER 3YO BAY COLT 59.0KG C Bennett, Flying Start Fine Scent (Mgr: C Bennett), K Thwaites, M Bourke, J Farmer, C Grabczewski, Mrs K Bennett, P Kerin, Semi-Pro Racing (Mgr: C Patfield), G Badke, S O'Brien, T Makins, M Jaffrey, Evans Racing Group (Mgr: S Evans), C Bretherton, R Stevenson, K Stevenson & N Anderson Group 3 placegetter. Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resumes off a 56 day letup. First-up second last in a small field at Caulfield in the G3 Manfred on January 26 over 1200m, 3 len behind Brave Mead carrying 57kg at $12. Second run from a spell 12th of 19 at Flemington Inglis Sprint on March 2 over 1200m, 7 len behind Estriella carrying 58kg at $26. This race is well within his grasp. |
6 ROBBIE DOLAN |
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MOONAN ME
MICHAEL LAKEY 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG C J Garrard Useful gelding. At the latest run second last of 10 at this track Bm75 on April 6 over 1300m, slow going 7 len behind En Pointe carrying 56.5kg at $13. The run before that second last of 12 at this track Bm68 on February 17 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Seneschal with 60kg at $14. Drawn well and is among the chances. |
4 M HARLEY |
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SWANSTON
GREG KILNER 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Miss S H Jackson & G C Kilner At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 14 at Doomben Bm70 on April 13 over 1615m, 0.9 len behind Northern Decree carrying 61.5kg at $26. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Grafton Open Bm86 on April 9 over 1635m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Avenue Of Stars carrying 58.5kg at $4.50. Wide draw makes it tough. |
17 BORIS THORNTON |
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POETIC DRAMA
TONY & MADDYSEN SEARS 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 58.0KG F A L Racing (Mgr: A Falcone) Second run back. First-up after five months 3rd of 16 at Doomben Bm78 on April 13 over 1350m, 1.75 len behind Sonora carrying 58kg at $14. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on August 23 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Naval Trader with 57kg at $9.50. One of the top chances. |
11 A MALLYON |
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SMYTZER
BRIAN SMITH 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Ms D M Rodney, R G Garozzo, J A Duarte, J M Duarte, W E Honan, Ms A M Woodmansey, S W Kunde, Mrs J B Kunde, J K Donovan, Miss R L Walsh, Ms K M Rasmussen, D G Weeks, Miss R A Peut, Mrs C P Peut, Miss P M Madden, I A Homan, G Bartlett & Mrs E L Smith Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 7th of 10 at Doomben Bm70 on March 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind En Pointe carrying 58.5kg at $12. Last start 5th of 11 at this track Nmw on April 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Bean Foggy with 53kg at $11. Well held last time and facing tough task today. |
12 MARK DU PLESSIS |
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TOO HARD TO REFUSE
DESLEIGH FORSTER 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs C M Mayne, N C Mayne, G L Catton, P Hemming, A J Havig, S C Mayne, M J Halle, L J Donsky, G P Fisher, P C Szumowski, M T Pembroke & J Russell Second-up. First-up after four months held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track Nmw on April 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Bean Foggy carrying 54kg at $14. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len at Beaudesert Cl1 August 25 over 1400m defeating Jackson On Time carrying 58kg at $8.50. Don't underestimate. |
10 J BYRNE |
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STARRY EYES
CHRIS ANDERSON 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG B J Spicer, R H Morrison, Mares Of Ascot, J T D Barlow, T M Forrester, S J Heavey, Mrs K L Sparkes, M C Sparkes, D D Yates, R Corless, Eminence Front, B A Royes, A M Dowie, D J Wright, M G Royes, Mrs L M Richardson, S Sarkis, Lions Share Form hard to fault. At the latest run came from the tail of the field 3rd of 15 at this track Bm70 on April 20 over 1400m, slow going 2.25 len behind Ocean Zar carrying 60kg at $8. The start before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 13 at this track Bm68 on April 6 over 1400m, slow going 1.5 len behind Majestic Boom carrying 61kg at $6. Best form should see him measure right up. |
13 M RODD |
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SUNSET SOIREE
TONY GOLLAN 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Strong Bloodstock (B Armstrong), A Stark, Mrs J Twomey, M Davidson, R Harvey, P Eaton, C Wood, D Condon, J Rowe, B Anasta, Ms K McGain, L Hamblion, N Weston, P Carr, T Choi, Ms S Kemister, Philp Racing (C Philp), Shandy Hills Racing (A Hills), Yappy Daze (G Hynes) & Showtime (W Leslie) Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 13th of 15 at this track Gateway 4yo SW December 9 over 1400m, 10 len behind Dream Hour with 55kg at $26. When resuming last campaign eighth of 12 at this track 3yo Hcp July 15 over 1200m, 9 len behind Freedom Rally with 53kg at $11. Needs more time. |
3 ANGELA JONES |
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IN EVIDENCE
JOHN WIGGINTON 3YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG J T Wigginton, G Dunnett, Mrs G A Pierce, W A Pierce, J K Lorberg, M J Duncan, I J Duncan & R W Hughes Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at this track 3yo Qlty on April 6 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Exotique Miss carrying 58.5kg at $26. The run before that 14th of 16 at Gold Coast 3yo SW on March 9 over 1200m, 10 len behind Party For Two carrying 57kg at $26. Nice draw and worth thought. |
2 V DURIC |
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SPOOKY SPIRIT
KEVIN KEMP 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG I B Price, Mrs D M Price, I G Price & Mrs H E Price Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Toowoomba Bm70 March 9 over 1000m defeating Vonzither with 55.5kg at $9.50. Second-up favourite; ran on from midfield and scored a big 4.5 len win at Toowoomba Bm70 April 6 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Sheppey with 57.5kg at $3.80. Racing well and can win again. |
18 LESLIE TILLEY |
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CENTRE BOUNCE
MATTHEW DUNN 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG N V Schmidt, Mrs H J Schmidt, A Balzan, D R Jones, G A Davy, Mrs D R Sherrin, M A Sherrin & Calladunn Most recently came from midfield and won by a long-neck at Ipswich Cl4 April 10 over 1350m on a rain affected track defeating Star Seeker carrying 54kg at $6. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at Ipswich Cl3 on March 21 over 1200m, 3 len behind Great Aspirations carrying 57.5kg at $13. Likely to feel the pinch in this company. |
19 ROBBIE DOLAN |
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EXTRAORDINAIRE
ANNABEL NEASHAM 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG First Light Racing P/L (Mgr: T Wilson), Aristia Park Bloodstock P/L, S Bartlett, S Gardner, G Walker, M O'Connor, R Peel, R Quinlan, W Flowerday, Dr V Garbharran, R Hughes, Coal Cutters Racing, GSK Racing, G Aldridge, Mathie Racing, Mrs J Acott, K Marr, Hirecha Racing, F Pittelli & P Baker Dual acceptor. She is resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Deauville in the G3 Pr D Reservoirs October 18 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Tulipa Chope with 56kg at $6.50. On debut eighth of 11 at Newbury August 18 over 1207m, 6 len behind Queen Of Mougins carrying 58kg at $10. May need the run. |
15 Jag Guthmann-Chester |
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FUN SPONGE
MARK CURRIE 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Serene Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: L N Tinkler) Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Toowoomba Bm70 on March 28 over 1100m, slow going 3.5 len behind Spill The Tears with 59kg at $3. Second-up 2nd in a small field at Toowoomba Cl4 on April 13 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind This Is One carrying 55kg at $4.50. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. In the mix again. |
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BLAZEN BOOTS
TONY GOLLAN 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Strong Bloodstock, Bad Boys Racing, B Hennock, C Chapman, Ms B A Cooper, C R Filer, Ms L N Jaques, J Kennedy, C M Schulz, Mudcrab, A Pooley, M J Quilter, S K B Smith, P C Sposato, M D Leitch, T E Te Keeti, Ms M Lillecrapp, Ms J Masters, Mrs C M Mayne & Showtime Useful type. Last start 2nd of 14 at Doomben Bm70 on April 13 over 1615m, 0.6 len behind Northern Decree with 58.5kg at $5.50. The run before that 5th of 13 at this track Bm78 on March 16 over 1600m, 2 len behind Russian Warrior with 55kg at $9.50. Likely to be attacking the line strongly. |
8 RYAN MALONEY |
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COLLAY'S SPIRIT
RYAN TYRELL 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG A B Bauman, Mrs C Tyrell & Mrs K Tyrell Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 6th of 10 at this track Bm75 on April 6 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4 len behind En Pointe carrying 57kg at $81. Second run from a spell 11th of 16 at Doomben Bm78 on April 13 over 1350m, 5 len behind Sonora with 56kg at $101. A top-three finish would surprise. |
14 SAMANTHA COLLETT |