Doomben   01 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

LADBROKES CALCUTTA & LUNCHEON 13 JUNE Colts, Geldings and Entires BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1350m

Track: SOFT6   Rain (Max: 24)   Rail: +0.5m Entire. (Pent: 6.22)  

Strong tempo with Too Hard To Refuse, Good Lieutenant and Jonny Da Wolf leading the charge. JONNY DA WOLF (11) saves his best form for this journey with two wins and four placings from just seven attempts. Rarely runs a bad race and has to be included in calculations. RIMBAUD (1) has hit the top-five in ten of his past 11 starts and is a very honest campaigner. Gets 3kg off with the claim and should be right there when the whips are cracking. CASTILLIAN (4) gets the reliable Gollan/Maloney combination and may run a race while fresh. BOYS NIGHT OUT (8) strung back-to-back wins together before the spell, draws low and gets some weight relief. Ticks a few boxes. LUDOVISI (12) rounds out the selections. SUGGESTED PLAY: Jonny Da Wolf to salute.
1 23x12 RIMBAUD
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Chip (Mgr: Ms K L Avison), D Maratta, G J Bourke, Mrs S L Bourke, B Turville, C A Rogers, A D Doyle, M J Grace, P L Ward, G A Snow, C J Fox, Dr V Garbharran, G J P Van Amyden & Hon. G J Williamson
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at Sunshine Coast Bm70 January 25 over 1200m defeating Winsome Star carrying 58kg at $3.30. Second run from a spell 2nd of 13 at Eagle Farm Bm70 on March 15 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Ser Joh carrying 57.5kg at $4.20. Rates highly after a strong run last time.
5
TAHLIA FENLON
Orange, Black Maltese Cross, Armbands And Cap
2 3x570 HANG FIVE
MATTHEW HOYSTED
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Proven Thoroughbreds (Mgr: A J Walter), D Mitchell, J Millman, G Rynne, P A Karlsson, This Can't Loose (Mgr: B J Mccabe), G van Peperzeel, B Rizzo, D Gallagher, M A Gray-Spencer, S M Guy, Mrs J Ramesh, L F Robins, T Winkley, D K Baldwin, D J Newberry, A Hunter, V Tchilinguirian & Ms J Williams
Last start second last of 11 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on March 15 over 1400m, 6 len behind Space Tracker carrying 57.5kg at $41. The start before that failed to make an impression; 7th of 9 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on March 1 over 1400m, 7 len behind Set To Shine carrying 58kg at $19. Unlikely to threaten.
9
CODY COLLIS
Black, Lime Green Spot And Armbands, Quartered Cap
3 12x52 THANKYOU HENRY
TONY GEORGIEFF
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
D A Georgieff, M P Denham, K F Denham, Dr H Ung, D J Rice, M J Rice, K W Lacey, C M Bailey, Mrs A M Denham, M Georgieff, M Georgieff & Mrs B J Lacey
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 11 at this track Bm70 on February 22 over 1110m, 3.5 len behind Town Crier carrying 60kg at $4.40. Second-up 2nd of 9 at this track Cl3 on March 19 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Certainlycan carrying 59kg at $3.50. Racing well. Winning chance.
11
Dark Blue, Gold Crossed Sashes, Stars Sleeves, Gold Cap
4 3165x CASTILLIAN
TONY GOLLAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Executive Race Club (Mgr: J L Haimes), Esky Black Racing (Mgr: B P Crimmins), F J Biviano, J T D Barlow, J J George, J S Galligan, T J Harry, R T O'Grady, N Tran, R J Albert, Smeath Racing (Mgr: D R Smeath), Way Up In The Sky (Mgr: M Smith), D N Brassington & N W Weston
Resuming after four-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at Sunshine Coast Cl3-Sw November 16 over 1400m, in the wet; 7 len behind Transatlantic with 60kg at $7. First up last campaign fourth of 10 at this track Cl3-Sw August 3 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Mintaka Lad with 58.5kg at $6.50. Looks all set for a bright return.
7
RYAN MALONEY
Black, Gold Spots, Black Sleeves And Cap
5 4x983 GENETIC FREAK
ADAM CAMPTON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Strong Bloodstock, S F Wood, Strong Bloodstock G F, D Lee, J Compton, T C Scott, T A Gale, P S Dhillon, S L McAlister, C S Thomas, Coffey Bloodstock, B Howell, Smash Crew Racing, D Byron, A S Gage, J Chapman, P S Gage, M Bradstock, M Byron & A R Madigan
At the latest run ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm65 on March 15 over 1400m, 4 len behind Heyoka with 60kg at $14. Before that 8th of 14 at Gold Coast Bm65 on February 22 over 1300m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Ocean Alps with 60.5kg at $21. Wide draw too testing.
13
Navy Blue, Strong Bloodstock Logo, Navy Blue Sleeves, White And Old Gold Chevrons, Old Gold Cap
6 1385x GOOD LIEUTENANT
BILLY HEALEY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Hobartville Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: G E Mapp)
Resuming after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at Sunshine Coast Bm70 October 11 over 1800m, in the wet; 7 len behind Ring Bearer carrying 59.5kg at $3. First up last campaign fifth of 9 at Eagle Farm Bm70 July 3 over 1200m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Hurts So Good carrying 56.5kg at $9. This race is tougher than what he was up against last time in and hard to imagine he'll play a role in this.
11
CEJAY GRAHAM
White, Brown Star, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
7 655x6 TOO HARD TO REFUSE
DESLEIGH FORSTER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
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 run back. First-up after five months 6th of 10 at Gold Coast Cl4-Sw on March 15 over 1200m, 4 len behind Town Crier carrying 60kg at $71. Previously second-up 4th of 15 at Eagle Farm Bm75 on April 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind In Evidence carrying 58kg at $15. Others are preferred.
10
COURTNEY BELLAMY
Red, Light Blue Hooped Sleeves, Yellow Cap
8 4611x BOYS NIGHT OUT
MATTHEW DUNN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Hesket Bloodstock (Mgr: D J Moodie)
Resuming after seven months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign won by 2.25 len Bendigo 0 - 64 August 29 over 1600m slow track defeating Midnight Lady carrying 59kg at $2.50. When resuming last campaign fifth of 10 at Wangaratta 3yo Mdn-Sw May 16 over 1170m, 4 len behind Villefranche carrying 58kg at $1.70. Expecting a strong run while fresh.
2
DAMIEN THORNTON
Lime, Purple And Gold Braces And Armbands
9 26410 TEXAS FIREBALL
MATTHEW DUNN
4YO  GR/CH  GELDING 58.0KG
B Richards, Mrs R Nowalinski, D Fahey, B Hooper, D Bourke, Ms E Friend, I Weigh, W Kleidon, A Gavrily, R Brown, B Macdonald, J Kleidon, T Blackett, Mrs J Smith, Calladunn, Viva Racing, Archer Park Racing, Brews and Hooves Racing, Pinot And Dry & Mitchell Park Racing
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently 10th of 14 at this track Bm70 on February 22 over 1615m, 7 len behind Shadow Power carrying 59kg at $13. Before that won by a nose at Gold Coast Bm62 January 24 over 1710m on a rain affected track defeating Scarlet Prince with 61kg at $2.60. Hard to have in this line-up.
3
M HARLEY
White, Royal Blue Stars, Royal Blue And White Stars Sleeves And Cap
10 26x11 VORACIOUS
TONY GOLLAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
YES Bloodstock (Mgr: B F Sokolski), A Kheir, G Papadakos, C D Mathieson, R G Huxley, P J Prendergast & R G Dadd
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming favourite; won by 1.5 len at Toowoomba Bm58 February 16 over 1300m defeating Touch Of Gracie with 60.5kg at $2.80. Second run from a spell favourite; won by 3 len at Eagle Farm Cl3-Sw March 12 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Valantino Roc with 58.5kg at $2.60. Can chalk up the hat-trick.
1
EMILY LANG
Grey, Black And Olive Tartan, Olive Sleeves, Black Cap, Black Pom Pom
11 33152 JONNY DA WOLF
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
G S Miles, G J Brown, C J Canavan, D A Watson, D B Flynn, M T Flynn, T Ellison, Mrs S Ellison, Ms A Javier & M W Cruse
Last start 2nd in a small field at Eagle Farm Cl2-Sw on March 12 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind She's Got Veuve with 60kg at $2.05. The start before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 5th of 14 at this track Bm70 on February 22 over 1615m, 4 len behind Shadow Power with 58.5kg at $3.50. Big chance.
4
GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
Hot Pink, Navy Blue Checked Band, Yellow Sleeves, Navy Blue And Yellow Checked Cap
12 7335x LUDOVISI
TONY GOLLAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Executive Race Club (J Haimes), N Lude, D Nolan, Z Daly, J Barlow, Smeath Racing (D Smeath), Cloudy With a Chance of Schooners (D Dick), S Howes, TS Tbreds P/L (T Sowter), M Burgess, L Hoffman, H Richardson, M Hedger, M D Bowe, M Kennedy, L Reynolds, M Clatworthy & Esky Black Racing (B Crimmins)
Gelding back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 11 at Eagle Farm Bm70 December 7 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Indy Rose Warrior with 57.5kg at $7.50. Previously first up; fourth of 11 at Eagle Farm Bm70 September 14 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind I Am Artie with 54.5kg at $17. Has claims if presented on song.
8
N CALLOW
Black, Gold Spots, Black Sleeves And Cap
13 22135 SOBUTE
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Adrenaline Thoroughbreds No 1, B B Bignell, S P Clark, S Roberts-Smith, J Bignell, S M Falconer, D A Lowrie, Mrs M Murphy, D M Underwood, S Kingston, D Hope, S A Ferdinand, Ms K Connors, S M Hill, M McPherson, D R Thorley, A Paterson, Rack 'em Up, 3 Bar Flies Racing & H V D & C Racing
Last start 5th of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm65 on March 15 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Heyoka carrying 60kg at $5. The race before that 3rd of 10 at Sunshine Coast Bm70 on February 23 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Tavis Town carrying 57.5kg at $9.50. Maybe a place.
6
BAILEY WHEELER
Sky Blue, White And Purple Adrenaline Logo, Orange Sleeves And Cap With Purple Adrenaline Logo
14 19336 RIDEAU
DARRYL HANSEN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
W A Veall & J L Wehlow
Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on March 16 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Summer Soiree carrying 58.5kg at $9. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Gatton Bm62 on February 28 over 1075m, 1.2 len behind Prince Of Diamonds with 60kg at $2.60. Not far from winner at the latest outing but this is a tougher assignment.
5
Purple, Gold Logo And Two Lines And Pom Pom