Kilcoy   06 Jul 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

LADBROKES BENCHMARK 55 Handicap 1900m

Track: Soft 6     Rail: True.  

Plenty of speed engaged with Barocco Bar, Cheerful Cat and Shot Down By Love going forward ahead of Cook Island Girl and Force Me. SHOWDRA (6) ran on strongly but too late at Warwick 15 days ago over 1500m. She is perfectly placed over 1900m third up and with the advantage of the pole position, she can figure in the top 3. FORCE ME (14) failed to fire a shot on a very testing track at Ballina last time out after finishing third at Casino before that. She has won 3 times on this track, and is worth another chance. Each way. SHAPE OF WATER (8) bounced back into form here 17 days ago when finishing third over this trip. That was his first run over ground, and he will be right in the finish again. BAROCCO BAR (1) steps up over a middle distance for the first time, and should not be underestimated in a field like this. SUGGESTED PLAY: Showdra each way.
1 5x005 BAROCCO BAR
EMMA FOUCHARD
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
E J Fouchard
Last start 5th of 10 at Gympie Bm55 on June 14 over 1470m, 5.5 len behind Rapid Dude carrying 61kg at $5.50. The race before that second last of 12 at Beaudesert Bm65 on May 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Crymenotears carrying 58kg at $31. Struggling to make an impact and happy to risk again.
11
PAUL HAMBLIN
Cerise, White Lattice, Navy Blue Sleeves And Cap
2 33187 CHEERFUL CAT
JAMES MOORE
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
K D Lam
Dual acceptor. Last start eased back early on 7th of 11 at Gold Coast Cl2 on June 21 over 1400m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Rock Hard Love carrying 55.5kg at $21. The race before that 8th of 14 at Warwick Bm58 on May 2 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind As Expected carrying 60kg at $15. Can improve again. Rates highly and can improve sharply.
4
COREY SUTHERLAND
Red, Silver Star, Stars On Sleeves, Star On Cap
3 59960 PHOENIX FLYER
BRENDON NEWPORT
9YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs A Robbins
Dual acceptor. Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 10 at Dalby Bm55 on June 3 over 2000m, on a slow track; 13 len behind February carrying 61kg at $151. The race before that from last on the turn second last of 7 at Gladstone Bm55 on May 24 over 1517m, 3 len behind Native Bee carrying 60.5kg at $10. Doesn't inspire any great confidence.
12
SARAH ROBBINS
Purple, Gold Star, Black Crossed Sashes And Sleeves, Gold Stars, Black Stripe Cap, Gold Stars
4 61x90 SWIPER
ALAN BOYD
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs L A Morton, D A Phillips, D J Morganti, C J Walker, T M Lamond, M D Wiener & G Michael
Second run back. First-up after four months 9th of 12 at Toowoomba Bm58 on June 14 over 1890m, 10 len behind Kneze with 59kg at $51. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Gatton Mdn on January 19 over 1600m, 6 len behind Victory Flame with 60kg at $61. No easier this time and not likely to threaten.
6
Maroon, White Hoops And Armbands, Striped Cap
5 94476 JUMEIRAH TRIANGLE
JAMES HEPWORTH
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J A Hepworth & Ms N L Jackson
At the latest run 6th of 12 at Gatton Cup Bm70 on June 28 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Picko Rocks carrying 52.5kg at $51. The start before that 7th of 10 at Dalby Bm55 on June 3 over 2000m, on a slow track; 3 len behind February carrying 58kg at $14. Finds a nice race and can do much better.
7
MONTANA PHILPOT
Red, Yellow Quarters, Halved Sleeves, Quartered Cap
6 07x89 SHOWDRA
ALYSSA & TROY SWEENEY
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
Mrs S L Ross, Red Rose Racing (Mgr: A P Mitchell), C W Ross, A D Ross, Mrs A K Ross, M J Twomey, Mrs C A Twomey, Miss B S Geange & H J Brown
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up second last of 9 at Toowoomba Bm65 on May 24 over 1200m, slow going 14 len behind Galway Hussler carrying 55kg at $71. Last start 9th of 14 at Warwick Bm60 on June 21 over 1500m, 6 len behind Ariat with 58kg at $31. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
1
LUKE P DEMPSEY
Lime Green, Purple Diagonal Stripes And Sleeves, White Armbands, Lime Green Cap, Purple Seams
7 x3642 COOK ISLAND GIRL
RENITA BEATON
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Ripley Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J Mcdonald) & E D Dick
Racing well recently. Most recently led but faded 2nd of 12 at this track Cl1 on June 19 over 1500m, 2.25 len behind Trevenson with 55kg at $6.50. The start before that 4th of 9 at Ballina Bm58 on June 12 over 1400m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Monastery with 58kg at $8.50. Has ability and is one of the chances.
10
ANTHONY ALLEN
Black, Pale Blue Stars, White Sleeves And Black Cap
8 17782 SHAPE OF WATER
OLIVIA CAIRNS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Call My Agent (Mgr: M Borin), R Nowland, M Jordan, W Freeman, D Rockley, R Witherspoon & J C Sullivan, Mr B H Moreland, Mr V Low
Most recently crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 2nd of 11 at this track 0 - 58 on June 19 over 1900m, 4 len behind Brave Boy carrying 54.5kg at $10. Before that 8th of 13 at Doomben Cl2 on June 4 over 1640m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Becamo carrying 54kg at $201. Progressing well. Going well enough and he is expected to be competitive again.
8
COLLEEN KRAHNEN
Yellow, Purple Diamond And Sleeves, Checked Cap
9 42068 LIZZIE'S PRIDE
GREG WRIGHT
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
A C Wright
Last start 8th of 12 at Gatton Bm58 on June 28 over 2000m, 3 len behind Fire And Light with 54kg at $31. The race before that 6th of 11 at Toowoomba Bm62 on May 17 over 1890m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Malecon carrying 52.5kg at $6. Can turn things around.
5
AMY GRAHAM
Purple, White Maltese Cross, Green Sleeves And Cap
10 847x0 GODRA
NICOLE LUKE
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ms D Batho, Mrs B White & B J Teese
Second run back. First-up after eight months 10th of 12 at this track Bm62 on June 19 over 1500m, 6 len behind Kariaction with 52.5kg at $81. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Gold Coast Poly Bm55 on August 3 over 1900m, head behind Maui with 56kg at $11. Expecting her to kick on with that first run out of the way.
16
AMY GRAHAM
Black, Red Maltese Cross, Orange Sleeves, Red Cap
11 x3727 SHOT DOWN BY LOVE
ASHTYN REEDY
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
P R Reedy, Mrs Y F Reedy, Miss E M Reedy & R Bourke
At the latest run 7th of 12 at this track Cl1 on June 19 over 1500m, 7 len behind Trevenson carrying 54kg at $31. Before that 2nd of 11 at Goondiwindi Bm50 on May 31 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Mister Selfie with 59kg at $7. Happy enough to avoid.
9
NOZI TOMIZAWA
Royal Blue and White Diamonds, Aqua Sleeves
12 56x65 SUPER FAIR
MARK CALLAGHAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
M E Callaghan
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming eased back early on 6th of 9 at Toowoomba Cl1 on May 17 over 1200m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Little Spark with 54kg at $71. Second run from a spell 5th of 10 at Dalby 0 - 55 on June 26 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Mister Selfie with 55.5kg at $19. Needs to do more.
15
J BAKER
Orange, Silver Fleur De Lys, Black Sleeves, Silver Diamonds
13 80484 OPTIMUS MAXIMUS
TREVOR THOMAS
4YO  BR/BL  GELDING 56.0KG
K Tsaples, Mrs R S Tsaples, Mrs M E Galt, P C Wildie, Mrs K Ramsay & Ramsay Family (Mgr: G D Ramsay)
Most recently 8th of 11 at Doomben Cl1 on June 25 over 1640m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Larusso carrying 52kg at $101. Before that 4th of 10 at Gympie Bm55 on June 14 over 1470m, 3 len behind Rapid Dude carrying 56.5kg at $6. Prepared to risk in this line-up.
11
Purple, Gold Braces, Armbands And Cap
14 41830 FORCE ME
GARRY HUTCHESSON
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Hogan Bloodstock (Mgr: P D Hogan)
Most recently ran last of 12 at Ballina Bm58 on June 12 over 1900m, in the wet; 42 len behind Born To Be Alive with 55kg at $26. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Casino Bm50 on May 3 over 1900m, on heavy track; 2.75 len behind The Khan with 55.5kg at $14. Hard to beat on her best form.
2
SARIAH CHAMPKIN
Pink, Black And Gold Checked Sash And Cap
15 65045 WINSTON BLUE
NEIL HOCKING
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Mr S Rane
Last start 5th of 12 at Toowoomba Bm58 on June 14 over 1890m, 2.5 len behind Kneze carrying 54kg at $20. The race before that got back early 4th of 7 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm60 on May 11 over 2000m, 7 len behind Savannah Gangster carrying 55kg at $26. Looking to others.
3
M HELLYER
Light Blue, Gold Stars, Dark Blue Sleeves
16 2x090 NITROGLYCERINE
BRUCE BROWN
8YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
B W Brown, M Mana, R J Lamb, E H Brown & K Redenbach
Last start 14th of 16 at Sunshine Coast Bm58 on June 8 over 1800m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Talakai carrying 54kg at $31. The run before that 9th of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 on May 17 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Papal Miss with 54kg at $21. Rates highly and is among the chances.
6
KARL ZECHNER
Red, White Stars, Royal Blue Armbands And Cap