Innisfail   30 Aug 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

HORTICULTURE INNOVATION / RUSHWAY TRANSPORT BENCHMARK 55 Handicap 1200m

Track: GOOD 4     Rail: True.  

Reasonable tempo with Call Me Hilton probably leading but a few others should keep him honest. NAPA VALLEY (4) will be chasing three wins on the trot when first up. They were over longer but this sort of company is right for him. Gained a lot of confidence from the end of that preparation. ELLIE'S DREAM (1) runs a similar race every time. He sits just off the speed and finds his way into the placings. Probably should happen again. BRIGHT DAISY (7) will be at peak fitness now. She doesn't win too often but has been competitive several times. CALL ME HILTON (8) kicks back off with a little gear change to lift his performance. GAZZA'S DIAMOND (5) hasn't been far behind the last couple of runs. SUGGESTED PLAY: Happy to stay with Napa Valley.
1 22322 ELLIE'S DREAM
FRED WIELAND
6YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald
Racing well recently. Last start 2nd of 11 at Cairns Bm65 on August 16 over 1250m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Burraneer Buoy with 56.5kg at $7.50. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Cairns Bm55 on July 24 over 1250m, slow going 1.2 len behind Targeted with 61kg at $2.50. Will prove a tough nut to crack.
2
LAUREN GUERNIER
Orange, Yellow H
2 1x980 SUPER ART
ALWYN BAILEY
7YO  BROWN  MARE 62.0KG
J A Holsman, J G Nicholson, PFI Racing (Mgr: K A Paine), N Walter, S Roby, B R Thomas, D A Boyd-Myers, S J Spinks, N Dawes, N L Staples, J A Gill, Cheeky Boys Racing (Mgr: B J Boske), A R Bailey, J A Yanner & R J Dehne
At the latest run ran last of 12 at Cairns Bm55 on August 16 over 950m, slow going 7 len behind Bloomin' Ripper carrying 59kg at $26. The run before that ran last of 8 at Cairns Bm55 on July 24 over 1250m, slow going 10 len behind Targeted with 60.5kg at $9. Happy enough to avoid.
1
MS L MORRISON
Scarlet, Old Gold And White Checked Braces, Armbands And Cap
3 88088 ABSCONDED WITNESS
FRED WIELAND
5YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald
At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 8th of 11 at Cairns Cl1-Sw on August 16 over 1250m, slow going 6 len behind Attentive carrying 60kg at $19. The start before that 8th of 12 at Townsville Bm60 on July 19 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Exolent Choice with 59.5kg at $61. Must find best form.
3
WANDERSON D'AVILA
Orange, Yellow "H" And Cap
4 0311x NAPA VALLEY
STEPHEN BUSH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
S J Bush & Mrs M G Bush
Resuming. Finished off last preparation to post a big 6 len win. Mt Garnet Cl1 May 3 over 1680m slow track defeating Oxfordshire with 61kg at $1.70. First up last campaign ninth of 12 at Gold Coast Mdn October 5 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Andersen with 56kg at $26. Big hopes here.
4
AMANDA THOMSON
Royal Blue, White Band with Royal Blue B, White Armbands and Cap
5 53734 GAZZA'S DIAMOND
RALPH BAKER
5YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
B Tyson & R Baker
Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 10 at Cairns Cl1-Sw on August 16 over 1250m, slow going 1.75 len behind Superstitions carrying 58kg at $12. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Cairns Bm55 on July 24 over 1250m, slow going 1.5 len behind Targeted with 57.5kg at $21. Going well. Should measure up.
8
G KLIESE
Pink, White Armbands, Pink Cap
6 36450 FIVE BULLS
JANEL RYAN
8YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs J M Ryan
Last start raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at Cairns Bm55 on August 22 over 1250m, 3 len behind Napoleon Strike carrying 56.5kg at $41. The race before that 5th of 11 at Atherton 0 - 55 on July 26 over 1000m, 6 len behind Bella Bianca with 58kg at $11. Tested again.
9
ISABELLA TEH
Pink, Purple And White Band And Armbands, White Cap
7 5x937 BRIGHT DAISY
JOHN PETERSEN
7YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
R J Lynch
Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 10 at Atherton Bm50 on July 26 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Aglot with 59.5kg at $4. Before that 3rd of 7 at Ingham Bm50 on July 12 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Tequila Dancer with 59.5kg at $3. Well placed. Capable enough on her day and is expected to run well.
6
RACHEL SHRED
Yellow, Red Lightning Bolt, Sleeves And Cap
8 6555x CALL ME HILTON
TREVOR & PETER ROWE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs H M Rowe, Mrs A Lillywhite, P A Piccone, M S White, B C Little, Mrs E O'Brien, M E O'Brien, Mrs S L Byrnes, B G Byrnes & Miss A L Byrnes
First-up. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at Mt Garnet Bm60 May 2 over 1680m, 14 len behind Nine Carats with 55kg at $4.20. Previously first up; eighth of 12 at Cairns Bm58 December 17 over 1250m, 5 len behind I'lltellyouso carrying 55.5kg at $101. Plenty of attractive propositions in this race.
5
KRYSTEN SWAFFER
Blue, White And Blue Checked Quarters, Pale Blue Sleeves With Blue Squares, White Cap, Blue Squares
9 28577 MAJESTIC BLAZE
ALEXANDER MALLIFF
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
K Buckingham, S Vaughan, D Nowak & T Ashley
At the latest run 7th of 14 at Townsville 0 - 55 on August 9 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Fallguy with 55.5kg at $61. The race before that second last of 8 at Cairns Bm55 on July 24 over 1250m, slow going 8 len behind Targeted with 56kg at $14. Watch for her late in the piece.
7
CHRIS MEEHAN
Black, Gold Horseshoe, Hooped Sleeves, Gold Cap