Queanbeyan   21 Jun 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

CAMPBELL & GEORGE BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP 1200m

Track: Good 4   Clear (Max: 12)   Rail: +3m 900m-275m, Cutaway Applies.  

Just a moderate tempo given the absence of pacy gallopers. GIZA (2) was a tidy Maiden winner at the Sapphire Coast but has been plain her two since on the Canberra synthetic is stronger class. Peaks now and draws for a soft run. The local will be hard to roll back on the turf. GRAVY TRAIN MAGPIE (9) switched to the in-form Pepper yard and looked a run short on the synthetic first-up. Has a handy 2kg claim and she will be sharper today. DON'T THINKABOUTIT (7) has been around the mark on the synthetic both starts this prep and has more to offer on the turf. Has the rail and Bensley is a positive jockey engagement. CRAZY ATOM (1) resumes and gets in well with the 2kg claim. Will appreciate further but this isn't strong and consider. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Giza.
1 1226x CRAZY ATOM
JOE CLEARY
6YO  BR/BL  MARE 62.0KG
M J Fiteni & Ms K M Stewart
Resumes. Finished off last campaign sixth of 11 at this track Bm58 February 18 over 1460m, 4.5 len behind Good Prize carrying 59kg at $4.40. First up last campaign second last of 11 at Benalla Bm64 February 20 2024 over 1406m, 10 len behind Divazou with 56kg at $26. Can feature.
7
MS OLIVIA DALTON
Silver, Black Checked Sash, Cerise Sleeves, Silver Cap, Black Star
2 2x178 GIZA
TOM WILSON
5YO  BROWN  MARE 61.0KG
D J Reay, Ms D M Oades, T Wilson, R P Smith, Mrs E Smith, Ms S G Folkes, G J Reay & Miss D A Reay
At the latest run 8th of 12 at Canberra Acton Cl2 on June 6 over 1280m, 5 len behind Salonius carrying 55kg at $19. The race before that 7th of 12 at Canberra Acton Cl1 on May 23 over 1206m, 4 len behind Christmas Star with 56kg at $5. Gets her chance.
2
KODY NESTOR
Black, Gold Triangle, Seams And Pom Pom
3 327x0 LOCKADENTE
LUKE PEPPER
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
L J Pepper, A R Hooper, G Lette & O V Sargeant
Resuming. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at Orange Bm50 February 15 over 1400m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Lysander carrying 61.5kg at $3.10. Previously first up; sixth of 9 at this track Bm58 October 25 over 1200m, 6 len behind Crucial Witness with 57kg at $16. Keep onside.
8
CLAIRE RAMSBOTHAM
Aqua, White Star, Yellow Sleeves
4 09831 WILLIAM
JOHN ROLFE
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs J L Rolfe, J Rolfe, Miss S A Rolfe, B W Rolfe, J A Rolfe, Miss M Wenger & W F Bridges
At the latest run won by 0.5 len at Parkes Bm50 June 7 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Candid with 58kg at $6. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track Ctry Cl1 on May 11 over 1460m, 3 len behind Midnight Luna with 56kg at $151. Happy to overlook.
8
J KISSICK
Hot Pink, Light Blue Horseshoe And Horsehead, Light Blue Stars Sleeves, Quartered Cap
5 13080 ISAGURA
PAT MURPHY
4YO  B/BR  MARE 59.0KG
K M Syrek, N R Taylor, D A Cassells, C J McIntosh, M Canellis, A J Mcintosh, R A Gavin, D J Anderson, Mrs P A Irvine & D L Irvine
Last start 10th of 12 at Goulburn Ctry Cl1 on June 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Cougars carrying 55kg at $51. Before that 8th of 10 at Goulburn Bm58 on May 30 over 1200m, slow going 10 len behind Orthie's Boys carrying 56.5kg at $18. Needs to do a lot more.
4
NICK HEYWOOD
Blue, Black Spots, White Sleeves, Blue With Black Spots Cap
6 0x988 OUTSTANDING REWARD
REX COLE
7YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
S L Murphy, R J Cole, Mrs A Carter & B D Carter
At the latest run 8th of 12 at Canberra Acton 4yo+ Bm50 on June 6 over 1206m, 6 len behind Jazz All Knight with 58.5kg at $26. Before that 8th of 13 at Albury Bm58 on May 27 over 1175m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Yam carrying 57kg at $101. Not keen on her chances.
5
QUAYDE KROGH
White, Maroon Lightning Bolt, Black Sleeves
7 99x77 DON'T THINKABOUTIT
AARON CLARKE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
A Clarke, Miss P F Young, Dr C S Ward, P Young, Mrs P J Young, P D Abbey, R J Beuzeville, Ms P D Keighran, Mcharkempensull (Mgr: N J Pengelly), R B Walker, T J Stephenson, Mrs S Stephenson, K J Watmore, Ms L Trajanoski & P V Newton
Third-up today. First-up 7th of 12 at Canberra Acton 4yo+ Bm50 on May 23 over 1080m, 3.5 len behind She'sadare with 59kg at $26. Second run from a spell got back early 7th of 10 at Canberra Acton 4yo+ Bm50 on June 6 over 1206m, 3 len behind Tantalum with 58.5kg at $26. In the mix.
1
R BENSLEY
Lime, Black Chevron And Stars Sleeves, Lime Cap, Black Peak
8 x0979 TINCITY
MICHAEL C LYNCH
6YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
M C Lynch, B G Witt & I W Eastaway
At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 13 at Warren Cl1-Sw on June 2 over 1600m, 9 len behind Miss Clamorosa carrying 57kg at $21. The race before that 7th of 12 at this track Ctry Cl1 on May 11 over 1460m, 5.5 len behind Midnight Luna with 55kg at $12. Passing.
3
M A CAHILL
Light Blue, Yellow Cap
9 897x5 GRAVY TRAIN MAGPIE
LUKE PEPPER
7YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
B W Fraser
Second run back. First-up after nine months crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 5th of 12 at Canberra Acton 4yo+ Bm50 on June 6 over 1206m, 2.75 len behind Jazz All Knight carrying 55.5kg at $12. Previously second-up second last of 10 at this track F&M Bm58 on July 19 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Lethal Lady carrying 57.5kg at $26. Rates highly and expected to do much better.
6
CLAIRE RAMSBOTHAM
Black, White Sleeves, Black Cap, White Peak