Dalby   26 Jun 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

LADBROKES BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 1000m

Track: Good 4     Rail: +2m 600m-300m; True Remainder. (Pent: 5.27)  

Expecting Sea Commits to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sprint course. The consistent PALEFACE RINGO (6) has only missed a drum once in seven career outings and that was a close-up fourth before the spell. Revved up for this with two recent trials and looks the runner in this field with the most upside. A strong showing while fresh would not surprise. BOLD AND SMOOTH (3) is knocking on the door of another victory finishing runner-up in three of her past four starts. Is a three-time winner over this trip, draws low and gets 2kg off with the claim. Ticks a few boxes. MACHINE HEAD (7) has placed two from two over this course and distance and strips fitter third-up from the break. In the mix. CHARMED PASSAGE (5) has hit the top-four in seven of his past eight starts and is a must for the multiples. MR WANDJI (1) next best from the inside alley. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed Trifecta 6,3,7,5.
1 0879x MR WANDJI
TOM DOUGALL
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
M J Frost, G T Mcmahon, N P Mcmahon, R V Thomas, B J Walker, A J Sedl, K J Mortimer, J R Ramsey, T J Dougall, P J Gleeson, Ms J H Egart & A B Coonan
Resuming after three-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Toowoomba Bm65 March 15 over 1300m, 6 len behind Don't Diss Around carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. First up last campaign second last of 11 at Doomben Nmw February 1 over 1110m, 2.5 len behind Maximum Vortex with 54kg at $21. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign.
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JAKE MOLLOY
White, Purple Sash And Quartered Cap
2 10x77 KING OF THE JUNGLE
BILLY HEALEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
M J Griffin, Mrs K D Griffin, R B Davis, T D Vines, A J Vines, Miss V P Oliver, T P White, T P Hardie & Mrs T L M Hardie
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 7th of 10 at Toowoomba Cl3 on April 17 over 1000m, 5 len behind Staroshka carrying 55.5kg at $9.50. Second-up 7th of 10 at Gatton Bm60 on June 13 over 860m, 3 len behind Palawa Kani with 59kg at $11. Finds a suitable race and can make amends.
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COREY SUTHERLAND
Purple, Black Griffin Bloodstock Logo And Seams
3 52422 BOLD AND SMOOTH
GARNETT TAYLOR
5YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Mrs K Taylor, Mrs R G Cleary & G W Cleary
At the latest run rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 11 at Rockhampton Bm60 on June 14 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Outback Bandit with 57kg at $8. Before that led but faded 2nd of 8 at Sunshine Coast Bm60 on May 30 over 1000m, in the wet; 3 len behind Break Free with 57kg at $8. Going well and should be prominent again.
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LEAH MARTYN
White, Red Vee, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
4 37559 CABRINELLA
ROCHELLE PEREIRA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 60.0KG
M V Doherty
Most recently second last of 10 at Gold Coast Bm70 on June 14 over 1000m, 3 len behind I Am Voodoo carrying 53.5kg at $10. The race before that 5th of 10 at Toowoomba Cl4 on May 24 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Beebee Dazzler carrying 54.5kg at $15. Maybe a place.
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ISABEL JESSOP
White, Red Lips, Red Cap, White Pom Pom
5 133x4 CHARMED PASSAGE
DALE GROVES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
K M Banks
Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 10 at Gatton Bm60 on June 13 over 860m, 1.1 len behind Palawa Kani with 58.5kg at $6. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at Bendigo Bm64 on September 25 over 1000m, 5 len behind Harry Got Styles carrying 57.5kg at $11. Best form measures up and he looks a huge chance.
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LIV O'DONNELL
Turquoise, White Seams, White And Turquoise Seams Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
6 2x24x PALEFACE RINGO
JACK BROWN
3YO  GREY  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms W B Fouhy & J D Brown
Resumes after a break of nine months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at Ipswich 3yo Hcp September 26 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind Joy A Plenty with 59kg at $1.70. When resuming last campaign second of 8 at Toowoomba 3yo Hcp September 7 over 870m, a nose behind Joy A Plenty with 60kg at $1.80. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.
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MONTANNA SAVVA
Black, Blue Braces, Black And Blue Stripped Sleeves, Black And Blue Quartered Cap
7 37x24 MACHINE HEAD
REX LIPP
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
S P Carroll & C A A Little
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming raced on the pace when 2nd of 9 at this track 0 - 58 on June 3 over 1000m, slow going 0.8 len behind Quarter Red carrying 60kg at $4.60. Second run from a spell crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 4th of 11 at Gatton Bm58 on June 13 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind Qickwit carrying 60kg at $8. Terrific chance to return to form.
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JUSTIN P STANLEY
White, Red Lightning Bolt, Hooped Sleeves, Red Lightning Bolt Cap
8 16233 SEA COMMITS
NEVILLE O'TOOLE
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
N J & D J O'Toole
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Gatton Bm58 on June 13 over 1100m, 1.0 len behind Qickwit with 59.5kg at $51. The start before that 3rd of 7 at Goondiwindi Bm60 on May 31 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Dark Skies carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. Not far away of late. Cannot be left out of calculations.
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HANNAH RICHARDSON
Light Green, Red Vee, White Cap
9 77x40 DAWYN'S CHOICE
GREGORY CORNISH
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Miss S A Drake & Miss D M Williams
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 4th of 9 at Ipswich Bm65 on May 10 over 800m, slow going 1.75 len behind Maguro carrying 54.5kg at $10. Second run from a spell ran last of 10 at Gatton Bm60 on June 13 over 860m, 6 len behind Palawa Kani with 59kg at $31. Looking to others.
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MS YVETTE LEWIS
Pink And White Quarters, Lime Green Cap
10 31x26 MISHANI DEVINE
DONNA STANBRIDGE
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Mishani Enterprises Pty Ltd (Mgr: M D Crooks)
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 7 at Gatton 3yo Bm65 on April 29 over 860m, 1.3 len behind Tiger Tie carrying 56kg at $9.50. Second run from a spell 6th of 10 at Gatton Bm60 on June 13 over 860m, 2 len behind Palawa Kani with 56.5kg at $8. Not a great draw again but capable of a bold run.
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CHLOE LOWE
Sky Blue, White Sleeves And Cap
11 17x46 ROCONONO
CAITLIN JOHNSTONE
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
T W Johnstone
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 9 at Chinchilla Bm60 on May 24 over 1070m, 4 len behind Zena Boy carrying 60.5kg at $8. Last start 6th of 8 at Thangool Cl3-Sw on June 10 over 1075m, 3 len behind Bleriot carrying 59.5kg at $8.50. Likely to find this out of reach.
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NATHAN FAZACKERLEY
Turquoise, White Horseshoe, Checked Sleeves, Quartered Cap
12 100x6 BEE TWO
GLENN RICHARDSON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
P J Hunsley, J D P Whelan, Mrs L A Whelan, K H L Eastcott, C L MacDonald, G T Wain, L J Wain, J K Zillman, M A Cooke, Miss S E Whelan, Ms E J Whelan & L R Druce
Second-up. First-up after four months led to the turn then faded 6th of 10 at Rockhampton Cl1 on June 14 over 1050m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Crimson Decipher carrying 60kg at $14. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Ipswich Mdn-Sw on November 28 over 1100m, 2 len behind Silver Hammer with 57kg at $9. No easier this time and not likely to threaten.
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Purple, Turquoise Lightning Bolts Vee, White With Purple Lightning Bolts Sleeves And Cap
13 31869 BOONAH FLASHER
GARRY OSBORNE
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
G A Osborne & Mrs B J Osborne
Last start second last of 10 at Gatton Bm60 on June 13 over 860m, 5.5 len behind Palawa Kani carrying 56kg at $151. Before that 6th of 8 at Gatton Cl1-Sw on April 29 over 860m, 6 len behind Spartus with 56.5kg at $101. Not keen on her chances.
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Red, Black Sash And Cap
14 5165x ADDICTIVE PIRANHA
MARK CURRIE
3YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs D T Currie & S R Racing (Mgr: A Savige)
Resumes. Finished off last campaign fifth of 12 at Goondiwindi Bm55 February 22 over 1000m, 2 len behind Freewheeler with 55kg at $2.50. When resuming last campaign fifth of 11 at Toowoomba Mdn December 21 over 1000m, 3 len behind Mystery Power carrying 55.5kg at $6. Resumes after a recent trial win. Expecting a positive return.
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Yellow, Black Top Third And Sides, Savige Racing Logo, Checked Sleeves And Cap