Eagle Farm   19 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

LADBROKES CALCUTTA & LUNCHEON 13 JUNE BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1200m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 26)   Rail: +3m Entire . (Pent: 5.86)  

Lietuva is expected to lead at a strong tempo. The penny has dropped for SER JOH (3) who has won three of his past four starts including one over this track and trip last time out. Gets winning rider Wheeler back in the irons and only needs some luck navigating from the sticky draw to be playing a major role in the outcome. Former Victorian FLOOZIE (12) is having her first run for the new stable but should find this easier than what she faced down south. Yet to miss a place in three first-up attempts and a strong showing while fresh would not surprise. LADY LUCIFER (18) has put back-to-back wins together this campaign and it's hard to knock mares in form. Has to be included. MISTER BIANCO (14) has placed in each of his two first up outings. Keep in mind. SUGGESTED PLAY: Ser Joh to continue the rich vein of form.
1 3350x MENAZZI
STUART KENDRICK
6YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Mrs T Kendrick, R A Chapman, P A Mathewson, B F Mathewson, G B Mathewson, T Fraser & F Chapman
First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Sunshine Coast Mooloolaba Cup November 16 over 1600m, in the wet; 8 len behind Kerchak carrying 54kg at $21. When resuming last campaign third of 9 at Sunshine Coast Bm72 August 4 over 1200m, 2 len behind Vetta Velocita carrying 60kg at $9. Prefer to see how he returns.
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CODY COLLIS
Blue And Yellow Checks, Green Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap
2 84x57 ACRES AWAY
MARK CURRIE
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
M S Power & Mrs A M M Power
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 10 at Gold Coast Bm78 on March 15 over 1000m, 2 len behind Flag Hall with 57.5kg at $8.50. Last start raced on the pace before fading 7th of 12 at Toowoomba Kotm Consol Hcp on March 28 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Our Magnus carrying 52kg at $7.50. Turning to others here.
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SHAYLEIGH INGELSE
Pink, Black Hoops And Cap
3 71411 SER JOH
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Daz, Bells And Gmac, J A E Leavey Racing, Mrs K Hailey, M T Cullen, B P Goodman, I J Morgan, T R Clements, T R Perram, Mrs V A Heathcote, P M Hall, J A Duff, G T Boland, C J Norris, B Marks, J R Bailey, J A D'angelo, R G Bailey, J Bidewell & B J Chisholm
Chasing a hat-trick. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.7 len at this track Bm70 March 15 over 1200m defeating Rimbaud carrying 59kg at $4. The start before that favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Doomben Cl1 February 26 over 1110m defeating Concession carrying 60kg at $1.70. Tough to beat on best form.
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BAILEY WHEELER
Black With Pink Checks
4 72043 DAMO DAYZ
TONY GOLLAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs L Huddy)
At the latest run 3rd of 8 at this track Cl5 on March 26 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Heroic Miss carrying 57kg at $6. The race before that 4th of 11 at Doomben Bm70 on February 26 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Keep Safe with 61kg at $12. Not far away of late. Should be thereabouts.
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RYAN MALONEY
Maroon, Gold Diagonal Stripes, White Sleeves, Gold Cap
5 x17x2 SICILIAN
TONY GOLLAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Sneesby Racing (Mgr: G C Sneesby), Widden Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Halatex Pty Ltd (Mgr: W S Gibson), Nocab Racing (Mgr: S Bacon), Mrs S C Murdoch & M J Murdoch
Second-up. First-up after 11 months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at this track Bm70 on March 26 over 1000m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Enterprise Lucia with 58.5kg at $2.60. Previously second-up 7th of 15 at Scone in the LR Denisesjoy on May 18 over 1100m, slow going 5 len behind Commemorative carrying 54kg at $26. Fitter and is among the leading chances.
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EMILY LANG
Emerald Green, Red Stars, White Sleeves Red Stars, Stars On Cap
6 566x3 DEVASTATING
TONY GOLLAN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
B Cross, Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas), R J Albert, Ms L Thynne, B J Thynne & Mrs Z A Daly
Second run back. First-up after six months ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at this track Bm70 on March 26 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Enterprise Lucia carrying 60kg at $6. Previously second-up got back early 6th of 10 at Doomben Cl3-Sw on September 7 over 1110m, 2 len behind Simbu carrying 57kg at $12. Looms as a significant threat.
2
M HARLEY
Lime, Gold Stars, Sleeves And Cap
7 x2194 SCUD
PAUL SHAILER
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
P L Shailer, R P Chapman, Ms K Rouse, D F Bourke, B W Hooper, BHL (Mgr: T Bellette), P K Hearle, G C Cluff, D K Barber, G T Hayes, S A Blanch, C J Blanch, D J Blanch, A S Blanch, M Vallance, C J Blanch & E A Moir
Most recently 4th of 11 at Doomben Nmw on April 1 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind John Rambo with 57kg at $21. Before that 9th of 13 at this track Bm70 on March 15 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Ser Joh with 58kg at $17. Needs to improve on the last couple to feature in the finish.
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DAMIEN THORNTON
Green, Maroon Stars
8 6735x LAST CHANCE SALOON
DAVID VANDYKE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J M Fordham
First-up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Gold Coast Cl5 October 5 over 1300m, soft track; 2 len behind Living Free carrying 57kg at $3.50. First up last campaign sixth of 10 at Ipswich Cl5 July 5 over 1200m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Addriel with 57kg at $4. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
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N CALLOW
Purple And Gold Quarters, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
9 95x10 PARTY SPIRIT
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
First Light Racing Pty Ltd, J D Handley,Mrs P M Taylor, P T O'Shea, Mrs J M Hunter, E Kokoris, P J Carrington, Mrs L Eastaughffe, G J Walker, S J A Cahill, G W Purcill, A McConochie, L P Bryant, Dr A J Richmond, Ms L J Park, Samurai Racing, Three C Racing & Hay & Hill
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up won by a nose at Ipswich Cl4-Sw February 19 over 1100m defeating Action King with 54.5kg at $5.50. Last start second last of 12 at Gold Coast Military Rosefm on March 15 over 1100m, 5 len behind Liquor carrying 52kg at $21. Deserves another chance.
17
WINONA COSTIN
Navy Blue, Gold And White Crescent, Gold Cap
10 195x5 DEPTH CHARGE
MARK CURRIE
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs D T Currie, P W Ryan, H McKitrick, I P McKitrick, Ms J M Jones, R A Dengate, T P Lynch, A Mckellar, L A Albury, G D Zeller, A Savige, Mrs H Turner, Mrs K Newman, P Cheimardinov, Mrs H Rahn, Livinadream Racing (Mgr: B A Samuelsson), Mrs S L Bitmead & M Gallagher
Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 12 at Toowoomba Bm65 on March 28 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Adalie with 59.5kg at $17. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Doomben Cl3-Sw on August 3 over 1200m, 10 len behind Mintaka Lad with 60kg at $16. Has won second-up before but others rate better in this contest.
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Yellow, Black Top Third And Sides, Savige Racing Logo, Checked Sleeves And Cap
11 0x133 MEAN APPROACH
PAT WEBSTER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
W J Bain & Mrs L M Bain
Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Doomben Nmw on April 1 over 1200m, slow going 1.2 len behind John Rambo carrying 56kg at $8.50. The run before that 3rd of 13 at this track Bm70 on March 15 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Ser Joh with 59kg at $11. Top-three candidate.
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JUSTIN HUXTABLE
Yellow, Cerise Diagonal Spots, Sleeves And Spot On Cap
12 0x15x FLOOZIE
TONY GOLLAN
4YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
J W Mitchell & Yarraman Park Stud (Mgr: A D Mitchell)
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at Cranbourne F&M Plate November 23 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Wings Of Song carrying 56kg at $7.50. Previous preparation first-up won by head Bendigo Bm70 October 30 over 1300m defeating Vienna Vixen with 55.5kg at $3. Expected to feature.
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ANGELA JONES
Black, Black And Yellow Striped Sleeves, Black And Yellow Quartered Cap
13 9x361 I AM A MARVEL
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M J Fry, G J Griffiths, G J Anderson, J D Kennedy, R B Kennedy, P Kennedy, D K Fauids, M Curcio, D M Skinner, L A Kennedy, D I Williamson, Mrs E J Kilminster, J G Kilminster, G N Franklin, G Sclippa, A L Hamilton, K Clarke, J L Smart, D Hall & S Sclippa
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.4 len at Doomben Cg&E Bm65 April 4 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Air Marshal with 58.5kg at $5.50. The start before that 6th of 8 at this track Cl5 on March 26 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Heroic Miss carrying 52.5kg at $3.80. Sure to be in the mix.
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N CALLOW
Pink, Black Checks And Sleeves, Checked Cap
14 x350x MISTER BIANCO
PAUL SHAILER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Magic Bloodstock Racing (Mgr: P G Tighe), N A Greenhalgh, Mrs M T Greenhalgh, B W Hooper, R N Xynias, D F Bourke, G M Kozlowski, Mrs T E Williams & G J Keft
Gelding back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign 12th of 14 at this track in the G3 Vo Rogue 3yo SW December 28 over 1300m, 5 len behind Give Me Space with 57kg at $26. Previously first up; third of 11 at Doomben 3yo Hcp November 9 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Give Me Space with 57.5kg at $8.50. Everything points to an effective return.
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M RODD
Dark Blue, White M, Epaulettes And Pom Pom
15 310x MAYNE
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Thurso Limited (Mgr: R Brown)
Resuming. Not seen since he finished last of 10 at Rosehill in the LR Tapp-Craig October 12 over 1400m, 14 len behind Anode with 55kg at $11. On debut third of 9 at Warwick Farm Super 3yo Mdn August 21 over 1300m, soft track; a nose behind Shohisha with 58.5kg at $13. Expected to feature.
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KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
Navy Blue, White Band, Deep Red Sleeves
16 32130 GALWAY HUSSLER
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
Markham (Mgr: K J O'Brien), Mrs E J Flood, N Hagan, P N Flood, M J Monckton, C G Geran, Mrs A L Van Vegchel, C C Silva, Ms E Moore, Mrs W A Augustin, B M Hansen, D Holder, Ms L J Grant, J C R Eastwell, J P Barbeler, Mrs B L Barbeler & K J O'Brien
Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 11 at this track Cl6-Sw on April 5 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Master Showman carrying 55kg at $26. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 9 at this track F&M Bm78 on March 22 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Hermanita with 54kg at $11. Not a good sign last start so looking elsewhere.
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MARK DU PLESSIS
Turquoise, Hot Pink GG Racing Logo, Diagonal Halves Sleeves, Hooped Cap
17 x1320 BJORN IRONSIDE
COLT PROSSER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs T Prosser, B Blanch, D L Monkley, M J Howe, M A Taylor, N K Gardner, P Gardner, B A Gilbert, D Thornton, T Heyes, L T Latimore, D P Elliott, M W Elliott & J Gardner
Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 13th of 16 at Scone Nrth Wild Card on March 21 over 1400m, in the wet; 17 len behind Know Thyself carrying 57.5kg at $71. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Tamworth Bm66 on March 9 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Borrowed Luck carrying 61.5kg at $4.40. Others preferred.
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CEJAY GRAHAM
Red, Black And White Checked Star, Checked Stripes Sleeves, Checked Cap
18 22x11 LADY LUCIFER
DAVID VANDYKE
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ontrack Thoroughbreds (Mgr: G Morgan), J Carey, Mrs M Bates, D Bates, B Warnick, F Vernon, Bayles Girls (Mgr: Mrs P Bayles), P McGavin, Ms S Manning, Lock & Bob Boys (Mgr: R Blohberger), G Snow, Mrs M Keegan, GroLim Racing (Mgr: B Grogan), C Enders, W Phillips, F Nicholas, W Stone & B Heness
Third-up today. Resuming raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2 len at Sunshine Coast F&M Mdn February 9 over 1000m defeating Vesper Lynd with 60kg at $1.35. Second run from a spell raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 len at Sunshine Coast Cl1 March 16 over 1000m in soft going defeating Riva D'amor carrying 58.5kg at $3.10. Finds a nice race and should be right there at the business end.
4
EMILY LANG
Gold
19 x3566 NORTH OF ELI
MATTHEW DUNN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Topline Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: A J Carroll), Mrs M A Carroll, J A Spooner, P C Bryant, L J Ingram, A W Hoeft, J Ryan, G P O'connor, R P Pfitzner, P R Dent, M W Fiechtner, Mrs K A Fiechtner, G G Chapman, R Chapman, B A Hughes, G L Foster & Mrs C Glover
Returns from a 52-day let-up. Last start 6th of 11 at Doomben Bm70 on February 26 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Keep Safe carrying 57.5kg at $5. The run before that 6th of 16 at Doomben Nmw on February 8 over 1350m, 3.5 len behind Influential with 52kg at $6.50. Will need to find plenty of improvement.
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A MALLYON
Royal Blue, White Topline Logo, Striped Sleeves And Cap
20 10486 LIETUVA
DESLEIGH FORSTER
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms D J Forster
Returns from a 62-day let-up. Last start faded in the straight 6th of 10 at Toowoomba Bm62 on February 16 over 1625m, 7 len behind Minimal with 60kg at $6.50. The race before that 8th of 12 at Beaudesert Bm65 on February 6 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Speed Map with 59kg at $4. Fully tested in this line up.
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SAMANTHA COLLETT
Orange, Purple Diagonal Stripes, Pink Sleeves, Orange Cap, Purple Pom Pom
21 02743 MONTE OUTLANDER
NOEL MAYFIELD-SMITH
5YO  GREY  GELDING 55.0KG
V W Bates & Mrs Y D Bates
Comes here off a 48-day let-up. At the latest run came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Coffs Harbour Bm66 on March 2 over 1400m, nose behind Badgers Nuts with 58kg at $3.40. The run before that 4th of 10 at Doomben 0 - 65 on January 22 over 1630m, 2 len behind Archer's Game carrying 58.5kg at $20. This looks a sterner test.
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Yellow, Purple Diagonal Stripes And Cap