Mackay   26 Jul 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

BELLE OF WHITSUNDAY Fillies and Mares BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1560m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 23)   Rail: +2m 900-400m; +2.5m 400m-W/Post; True Remainder. (Pent: 5.10)  

Genuine tempo anticipated with good speed engaged. BOOGA RAY (4) was straight back into the winner's stall in a 60 here over this trip. Maps for a soft run and she keeps improving. Butler is a positive jockey booking and she can go on with the draw for a yard that is flying. TIGON PRINCESS (7) improved again narrowly beaten in stronger at Rockhampton. Her form stacks right up and she will go close with average luck in the run. STREET GLORY (5) has some weight relief and the leading jockey sticks aboard. Has to find a touch more but she will use the rail and is on a quick backup. HEARSAY (3) comes back in grade and is a better chance than the two duck eggs suggest. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Booga Ray.
1 41515 BABY GUINNESS
LINDSAY HATCH
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Ares Racing Australia (Mgr: J T Horan), G Licciardello, D M Chapple, R A Matsen, Mrs J L Mahady, D W Matsen, A D Matsen, C P Caswell, A R Golding, J M Lucas, B P Pearson, M Gasparotto, D Andersen, J D Smith, R P Coppo, J Mahady, Mrs K J Craperi, D C Kendall, C Mills & Mrs N Mills
At the latest run 5th of 11 at Townsville Bm65 on July 6 over 1400m, slow going 2.25 len behind Tymon with 59.5kg at $31. The start before that won by a nose at Bowen Bm65 May 31 over 1470m on a soft track defeating Release Le Missile with 59kg at $5. Looks safely held on recent runs.
5
S CORMACK
Turquoise, Black Star, Diagonal Striped Sleeves
2 88443 CHICKERARTIE
LACHIE MANZELMANN
6YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
L Seymour & D W Ballard
Dual acceptor. Most recently led but faded 3rd of 8 at Rockhampton Bm68 on July 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Gangitano carrying 58kg at $13. The run before that 4th of 9 at this track Bm70 on July 11 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Lady Masquerade with 57.5kg at $18. Looking to others in this race.
6
AIDAN HOLT
Black, White LC4 Logo, Chevron Sleeves, White Cap
3 11600 HEARSAY
JOHN MANZELMANN
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
J H Manzelmann
Most recently 10th of 12 at Townsville F&M Cl6 on July 19 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Pipistrelle carrying 54kg at $9. Before that second last of 11 at Rockhampton F&M Bm70 on July 4 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Dream Smart carrying 58.5kg at $26. Keep onside.
7
PAUL HAMBLIN
Dark Blue, Light Blue Star And Cap
4 23191 BOOGA RAY
MARK CURRIE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
J D Sayeg, M N Lindenmayer, J C Warden & N Giles
Last start won by 0.6 len at this track Bm60 July 11 over 1560m in soft going defeating Blazerro with 58.5kg at $5. The start before that 9th of 11 at Rockhampton F&M Bm70 on July 4 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Dream Smart carrying 54.5kg at $26. Expect a bold showing.
2
ASHLEY BUTLER
Royal Blue, White Arrow And Armbands, Royal Blue Cap, White Arrow
5 x5383 STREET GLORY
JOHN WIGGINTON
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
J T Wigginton, D Nilsson, I J Duncan, G Dunnett, W A Pierce & J K Lorberg
Most recently 3rd in a small field at Rockhampton Cl3 on July 18 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Boom Boom Bella carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. The run before that 8th of 11 at Rockhampton F&M Bm70 on July 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Dream Smart carrying 57kg at $31. Working up to a win. Can make the finish.
1
R WIGGINS
Cerise, Purple Sash, Quartered Cap
6 51x74 ROTHESAY'S RUBY
JAMIE MCCONACHY
5YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Sutton Park Racing
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up second last of 8 at Gold Coast Cl5 on June 14 over 1400m, 9 len behind Cosmic Beauty with 54kg at $31. Last start 4th of 11 at Rockhampton F&M Bm70 on July 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Dream Smart carrying 56kg at $51. Risking.
10
ADIN THOMPSON
Dark Blue, White Flames, Striped Sleeves
7 54152 TIGON PRINCESS
LENNIE WHEELER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
D Kuhl
Last start 2nd of 11 at Rockhampton F&M Bm70 on July 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Dream Smart carrying 55.5kg at $11. Before that 5th of 13 at Doomben F&M Cl3 on June 25 over 1350m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Bengal Diamond with 55kg at $26. Has winning claims.
8
GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
Royal Blue And Lime Quarters, Halved Sleeves, Quartered Cap
8 28404 FREEMAN
MARK CURRIE
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs D T Currie, H J Stewart, Mrs D S Stewart, JM Movatt, D M Stewart, Swing Hard Racing (Mgr: A M Rayner), B J Illingworth, J N Bryers, R S Crawford, J D Dalton, Kratzie Racing No.39 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann), M J Duncan & A R Connoley
Most recently 4th of 11 at this track Bm60 on July 11 over 1560m, slow going 1.3 len behind Booga Ray carrying 58.5kg at $13. The race before that second last of 11 at Rockhampton Cl3 on July 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Katdeel carrying 53kg at $12. Form stacks up.
12
JACKSON MURPHY
White, Old Gold Diagonal Hearts, Sleeves And Cap
9 x2327 EL OF A SENORITA
CLINTON TAYLOR
5YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
S Mills
Most recently 7th of 11 at Rockhampton F&M Bm70 on July 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Dream Smart carrying 54.5kg at $11. The start before that 2nd of 9 at Thangool Bm65 on June 10 over 1400m, 5 len behind Imagine That carrying 57kg at $7.50. Other preferred.
11
COBI VITLER
Red, Gold Sleeves, Green Cap And Red Pom Pom
10 41436 MOON OVER MATILDA
LYLE WRIGHT
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Graceville Thoroughbreds (Mgr: B Hall)
Dual acceptor. Most recently 6th of 12 at this track Bm58 on July 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind The Brill Building carrying 59kg at $9. Before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at this track Bm70 on June 27 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Flying Shamus with 54kg at $14. Not keen on her chances.
3
C MC IVER
White, Gold Sash
11 x5989 ROY'S ROAD
ZOE HOHN
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Miss Z L Hohn, C P Hohn, Mrs V A Hohn & Mrs H M Butler
Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 11 at this track Bm60 on July 11 over 1560m, slow going 8 len behind Booga Ray with 56.5kg at $31. The run before that 8th of 16 at Rockhampton 0 - 58 on July 4 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Lupine with 58kg at $71. Not among the chances.
4
RAUL SILVERA OLIVERA
Orange, Yellow Hoops, Yellow Sleeves, Striped Cap
12 71889 WELL RESTED
LYLE WRIGHT
4YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs H M Wright, R Davie, Miss A L Streat & Ms K J Bishop
Most recently 9th of 12 at this track Bm58 on July 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind The Brill Building with 54kg at $51. The start before that 8th of 10 at this track Cl3-Sw on June 27 over 1300m, 11 len behind Major Look with 56.5kg at $101. Prepared to overlook.
9
ADAM SEWELL
Purple And Yellow Diagonal Stripes, Yellow Cap