Eagle Farm   26 Apr 2025
 
GOING: H(8)

FRESH SELECTIONS BENCHMARK 85 Handicap 1000m

Track: SOFT 5   Rain (Max: 25)   Rail: +5m Entire.  

Strong pace from Black On Beauty kicking up with Navyonthehighway close by. NAVYONTHEHIGHWAY (3) resumes here but the form she showed before the break was good enough to feature in a race like this. Goes well for hoop Fenlon who has four wins and a placing from just five steers and this will be the easiest assignment she has faced in a while. Can run a big race while fresh. BLACK ON BEAUTY (6) is another first-up but has won three of six when fresh and is drawn to get all the favours from the inside alley. Comes here with definite claims. HURTS SO GOOD (7) got the job done over this track and trip last time out and will have derived some confidence from that victory. Include in calculations. THE INFLICTOR (4) doesn't know how to run a bad race and is a must for the multiples. ENTERPRISE LUCIA (13) is another last-start winner who shouldn't be slept on. SUGGESTED PLAY: Navyonthehighway to return a winner.
1 2340x RUBIQUITOUS
CHRIS ANDERSON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
T J Harry, R H Morrison, M A Sleba, Mrs E J D Anderson, K Hufer, R A N Miller, L D Swain, W J Ouston, M J Duffy, D R Miller, P R Latham, T F Sheehan, P C Wood, M P Pearson, T A Cranitch, J Collier, W G Wust & Oakmeadows (Mgr: M B Rudolph)
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when last of 12 at this track in the LR Bribie December 7 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Golden Boom with 53kg at $21. When resuming last campaign tenth of 14 at Sunshine Coast Bat Out Of Hell May 11 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Hardware Lane carrying 58kg at $19. Has ability and is a definite contender.
11
COURTNEY BELLAMY
Red, Black And White Checked Sash, White Pom Pom
2 6x649 BRERETON
TONY GOLLAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd, A Mithen, G Johnson, R Chapman, Longwood Racing, Matha Bloodstock, G Guest, Qatar Bloodstock Ltd , Glentree Racing, Iskander Racing & Breeding, P Johnson, M Hardwick, Symmteck, S Farrell, A Murray, Sandhurst Bloodstock 4 & Executive Race Club
Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently 9th of 11 at Toowoomba Kotm Swp on March 28 over 1200m, in the wet; 7 len behind Steady Ready with 56kg at $31. Before that 4th of 9 at this track Bm85 on March 15 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Lost In Transit with 60.5kg at $3.40. No surprise if he turned things around.
12
M HARLEY
Red, White Gatecrasher, Half Navy Sleeve With Gold Victorian Alliance Logo
3 1144x NAVYONTHEHIGHWAY
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
A D Bennett, On The Right Track (Mgr: B J Byron), Y Dibb, L J Cowell, A P Blair, N R Thornton, H Nazim, K Karanikolos, R A Bennett & J A Mcphee
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first-up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at Doomben in the LR Tatts Recognit November 27 over 1350m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Oughton with 53kg at $2.10. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 1.5 len Doomben Nmw October 5 over 1110m defeating Thelwell with 52kg at $2.10. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
2
TAHLIA FENLON
Aqua, Maroon Chevrons And Halved Sleeves
4 1125x THE INFLICTOR
CRAIG COUSINS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
A K Turner, Mrs M A Turner, R Fronis, Mrs V M Fronis, Mrs N Smith, C Smith, Ms E A Gillard, C A Cousins, D J Hannigan, Mrs J Hannigan & Bond 007
Gelding back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at this track Cl6-Sw January 18 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Golden Decade with 58.5kg at $3. First up last campaign second of 10 at this track Cl4-Sw October 19 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind Find Your Own carrying 56.5kg at $17. Looks all set for an effective return.
8
CEJAY GRAHAM
Red, Black And White Checked Sash, Striped Sleeves And Checked Cap
5 7x030 DALAVIN
BARRY LOCKWOOD
7YO  BLACK  GELDING 58.0KG
G J O'Mally & Mrs M O'Mally
At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 12th of 16 at this track Bm85 on April 19 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Exotique Miss carrying 56.5kg at $61. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Gold Coast Poly Hcp on March 29 over 1050m, 3.5 len behind La Amigo with 53.5kg at $4. Not a good sign last start so looking elsewhere.
6
LUKE P DEMPSEY
Royal Blue, Yellow Sash, Red Cap
6 8440x BLACK ON BEAUTY
TONY GOLLAN
6YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
B K Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: B J Hunt), B J Vassallo, Mrs K Barker & J R Barker
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 13 at Gold Coast in the LR Goldmarket January 24 over 1100m, soft track; 10 len behind Golden Boom with 53kg at $14. Previously first up; eighth of 11 at Doomben in the LR Tatts Classic November 27 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Abounding carrying 55.5kg at $14. Looks all set for a bright return.
1
ANGELA JONES
Lime Green And Silver Hoops
7 14061 HURTS SO GOOD
TONY GOLLAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J D Sayeg, B L Wheeler, M N Lindenmayer, A Murdoch, S Ireland, D Hawley, B J Simmonds & D O'Brien
At the latest run won by 0.5 len at this track Bm78 April 5 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Super Daisy carrying 59kg at $11. The race before that 6th of 12 at this track Cg&E Bm78 on March 22 over 1200m, 6 len behind Ouroboros with 59.5kg at $9. Very smart and should be in the finish again.
9
RYAN MALONEY
Royal Blue, White Arrow And Armbands, Royal Blue Cap, White Arrow
8 1361x SKYWOLF
PAT WEBSTER
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
L M Berger, S R Girard, M S Girard, H W Cubis, A T Annis-Brown & D F Bourke
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation by 1.1 len Ipswich Bm70 February 5 over 1100m slow track defeating Boom Master with 61kg at $9. When resuming last campaign seventh of 10 at Toowoomba Cg&E Bm78 September 28 over 1200m, in the wet; 5 len behind Battlefield with 58kg at $15. Will find this tougher than what he was up against prior to a spell and hard to see him improving enough to feature in this.
10
LESLIE TILLEY
Black And White Checks, Purple Sleeves, white Cap
9 6309x MAXIMUM OUTPUT
STUART KENDRICK
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Kendrick Racing (Mgr: S Kendrick), LDM Racing (Mgr: C Wessel), G Keegan, P Sweeney, M Hughes, B Appo, Smeath Racing (Mgr: D Smeath), C Melville, R Carrett, Wessel Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C Wessel), M McLean, M Cain, D Bourke, D Rethamel, D Hillier, B Hooper, S Bourke & JMR Racing (Mgr: M Hooper)
Resuming. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at this track Bm85 April 27 over 1000m, soft track; 6 len behind Shalaa's Moment carrying 55.5kg at $51. Previously first up; sixth of 11 at Sunshine Coast Bm85 February 18 2024 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Hakkai Maru carrying 58.5kg at $19. Might need the hit-out.
5
BAILEY WHEELER
White, Royal Blue Stars, Royal Blue And White Stars Sleeves And Cap
10 9x88x HOLY RACKET
MARK CURRIE
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs D T Currie, Ms S C Callow, Kratzie Racing No.123 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann), Jaybeeque Racing I Barbour, Bundaberg Racing Syndicate, Roz & Doz Racing (Mgr: R D Falconer), D J Nolan, D R Zahnleiter, J K Axtens, D J Mccoy, B Horne, M J Kennedy, M D Bowe, C Comiskey, J N Kele & D O'Connor
Resuming after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Moonee Valley Bm78 February 7 over 955m, 4.5 len behind Unflinching with 59.5kg at $21. Previously first up; second last of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm74 January 25 over 1200m, 4 len behind Sunshineinmypocket carrying 59.5kg at $13. Will take great benefit from this outing.
7
KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
White, Old Gold Diagonal Hearts, Sleeves And Cap
11 383x6 BULSARA
MICHAEL MARSH
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
M A Marsh, C Duff, J S Marsh & Mrs L K Marsh
Second run back. First-up after six months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm70 on April 13 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Demon Award carrying 58kg at $13. Previously second-up 6th of 13 at Ipswich 0 - 62 on July 28 2023 over 1200m, 2 len behind Riviera Blue with 57.5kg at $6. Faces tough test.
13
Tangerine, White Striped Sleeves, Black Cap
12 27212 MIO SORRENTO
JAMES HEALY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 52.0KG
L C Healy, T Henjak, B Farrer, A J Holland, C M Barrett, L Barr, S I Martin, G Martin & Miss K Healy
Last start 2nd of 7 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm70 on April 13 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Demon Award with 56kg at $3.70. The start before that came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.0 len at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm62 March 30 over 1000m defeating Iphimedia with 58.5kg at $3.10. Worth thought on that latest effort.
4
TAYLOR MARSHALL
Light Pink, White Hoops, Navy Blue Sleeves And Cap, White Spots
13 336x1 ENTERPRISE LUCIA
STUART KENDRICK
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Dr B F Purtle
Second run back. First-up after seven months won by 0.9 len at this track Bm70 March 26 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Sicilian with 56kg at $3.90. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Doomben Darby Mccarthy on May 25 over 1110m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Tiger Shark carrying 54kg at $101. In the money when second-up in the past and can add to that record today.
3
CODY COLLIS
Royal Blue, White Stripe, Sleeves And Cap