Kilcoy   07 Oct 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

SEARLES GARDEN PRODUCTS BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 1200m

Track: Good 4     Rail: True.  

Platinum Gift is the likely leader at a strong tempo. I'M ZAC (2) has been right there at the past four outings and looks to be building up to another victory. Drawn to get all the favours from the inside alley and gets some weight off with the 1.5kg claim. Plenty to like about his prospects. RED FEATHER BOA (12) finished runner-up over this track and trip last time out and is another to draw favourably in gate two. Include in calculations. GRANDEUR ROSE (13) has a handy record around this circuit with three wins and four placings from 14 spins. Top-three aspirations. PLATINUM GIFT (11) strips fitter third-up from the break and may earn some minor money. RED TOFFEE (9) best of the rest. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed Trifecta 2,12,13,11.
1 05475 WOLFGANG
RODNEY HAY
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 62.0KG
R T Hay
At the latest run 7th of 10 at Dalby Bm62 on September 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Fake Magic carrying 59kg at $39. Before that 4th of 12 at Goondiwindi Bm65 on September 6 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Elected carrying 57.5kg at $6. Difficult to recommend.
11
PAUL HAMBLIN
Light Blue, Black Sleeves, Cerise Armbands And Cap
2 34328 I'M ZAC
DESLEIGH FORSTER
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
N C Mayne, Mrs C M Mayne, T E Balzan & SMBC (Mgr: W R Lynch)
Most recently came from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Ipswich Cl3 on September 10 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Antonito with 55kg at $5. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Doomben Bm65 on August 27 over 1110m, 0.5 len behind Mio Sorrento with 58.5kg at $9. Has ability and can run a forward race.
1
COREY SUTHERLAND
Red, Light Blue Hooped Sleeves, Yellow Cap
3 124x7 ZIN ZAN READY
MARK CURRIE
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs D T Currie
Second-up. First-up after six months 7th of 9 at Warwick Bm65 on September 11 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Esjay with 58kg at $13. Previously second-up eased back early on 5th of 10 at Dalby Bm58 on September 21 2024 over 1000m, 7 len behind That's An Extra carrying 57.5kg at $15. Strips fitter and expected to feature.
10
BAILEY WHEELER
White, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Red And Royal Blue Striped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
4 5x670 BELISTIC MAN
TREVOR MILLER
8YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
T N Miller, S C Tilley, E H Stubbs, Ms E D Hill, W E Stubbs, I G Jackson & W R Tamblyn
At the latest run ran last of 10 at Sunshine Coast Bm60 on September 21 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Giliana carrying 60.5kg at $31. The race before that ran last of 7 at Sunshine Coast Bm68 on August 17 over 1000m, 6 len behind Bold Comic carrying 55.5kg at $31. Needs to lift.
13
Black, White Crossed Sashes, Red And White Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
5 5548x CAPITAL CEE
JOHN JOHNSTON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
B S Kendrick & Mrs P A Johnston
Gelding back from a spell of six-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Beaudesert Bm60 March 17 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Speed Map carrying 57.5kg at $51. First up last campaign second last of 9 at Eagle Farm Bm62 September 28 2024 over 1200m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Damo Dayz carrying 56.5kg at $15. Has claims if presented on song.
5
KAYLA JOHNSTON
White, Red Stars, Sleeves And Cap
6 75500 LJUNGBERG
BEN ROBINSON
10YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
B Robinson
Full-brother to Group 2 winner King Of Sparta. Comes here off a 40-day let-up. Most recently second last of 11 at Murwillumbah B F Charman B87 on August 28 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind The Wolf with 55kg at $201. The start before that second last of 12 at Sunshine Coast Bm68 on August 17 over 1300m, slow going 8 len behind Flywheel with 56.5kg at $201. Struggling to find form and has the job ahead.
8
SHAKIRA BAILEY
Green, Gold Stags
7 2870x QUEST OF QUESTS
OLIVIA CAIRNS
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mr M G O'Connell, Mrs M J Bates, Mr B W Bates, J K Shearer
Gelding back from a spell of three months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation 11th of 13 at Beaudesert 0 - 60 July 8 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Monastery with 57.5kg at $11. First up last campaign second last of 8 at Sunshine Coast Cl3 April 6 over 1200m, in the wet; 3 len behind Oberoi Princess carrying 51.5kg at $26. Might need the run.
6
LUKE P DEMPSEY
Yellow, Purple Diamond And Sleeves, Checked Cap
8 x8065 MISHANI STORM
DONNA STANBRIDGE
4YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
Mishani Enterprises Pty Ltd (Mgr: M D Crooks)
Most recently 5th of 11 at Gold Coast Poly Bm65 on September 27 over 1100m, 6 len behind Command Approved with 56kg at $81. The run before that struggled in the run home; second last of 7 at Warwick 3&4yo Bm58 on September 11 over 1200m, 6 len behind Petite Palace with 57kg at $41. Hard to be enthused.
4
DYLAN TURNER
Sky Blue, White Sleeves And Cap
9 25716 RED TOFFEE
KEVIN KEMP
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs J H Kemp
Comes off a 31 day let-up. Last start second last of 7 at Toowoomba Bm60 on September 6 over 1000m, 5 len behind Revalene with 58kg at $21. The race before that won by 1.0 len at Toowoomba Mdn August 9 over 1100m in soft going defeating Mr Hanky Panky with 57.5kg at $3.60. Can improve on the latest effort and is a key runner.
7
K YOSHIDA
Red, Yellow Sash, Hooped Sleeves
10 75x60 ISLE ORNSAY
INDIANA TURNER
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
I Turner, C F Barns, G A Bishop, A Finch, L W Fitzgerald, P R Mcdonnell, P A Riley, J Placella, I J Mudler Pollock, J Murphy, J Grant, W A Jackson, B S Racing (Mgr: S R Green) & A J Turner
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 7 at Gold Coast Bm65 on September 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Click Click Boom with 56kg at $18. Second-up ran last of 10 at Bowraville Bm50 on September 20 over 1370m, in the wet; 16 len behind Montgomery with 63.5kg at $13. Prefer others in this contest.
9
PAIGE FERGUSSON-SMITH
Navy Blue, Aqua Checks And Armbands, Quartered Cap, Navy Blue Pom Pom
11 20x53 PLATINUM GIFT
ADAM CAMPTON
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Strike Thoroughbred (Mgr: A Chan)
Third-up today. First-up 5th of 7 at Toowoomba Bm60 on September 6 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Revalene with 57.5kg at $3.90. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Grafton Cl1 on September 22 over 1006m, slow going 1.5 len behind All Too Wild with 54kg at $6.50. Looks very tough to beat.
3
JAI WILLIAMS
Yellow, Red Vee, Lilac Checked Sleeves And Cap
12 62782 RED FEATHER BOA
LINDSAY GOUGH
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
M A Hocking, R J Kirshaw, P M Hocking, S M Conradi, J R Taylor, S P Harvey, D J Elder, A M Penklis, C M Miller, S Kidd, B Beijnon, P G Buckby & B G Smith
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at this track Bm60 on September 7 over 1200m, head behind Palatial Prince carrying 55kg at $3.40. The run before that didn't do much in the run home; 8th of 11 at Sunshine Coast Cl1 on August 17 over 1400m, 9 len behind Ninjitzou with 55.5kg at $13. Expected to be very competitive.
2
TIFFANI BROOKER
Pink, Black Stripe, White Sleeves, Black Hoops, White Cap
13 72734 GRANDEUR ROSE
GORDON HAY
7YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
G M Hay, Mrs P G Hay & A I Hay
At the latest run 4th of 13 at Sunshine Coast 0 - 58 on September 26 over 1200m, slow going 1.4 len behind Hard To Dismiss with 53.5kg at $21. The start before that came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track Bm60 on September 7 over 1200m, long-neck behind Palatial Prince carrying 54.5kg at $11. Great chance to atone.
10
Orange, Green Star, Hooped Sleeves And Green Cap
14 99x00 EARLSTON
GORDON HAY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
G M Hay, Mrs P G Hay & A I Hay
Third-up today. First-up second last of 12 at Sunshine Coast 0 - 58 on September 5 over 1000m, slow going 8 len behind Integrity Lane carrying 54kg at $101. Second-up second last of 13 at Sunshine Coast 0 - 58 on September 26 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Hard To Dismiss with 54kg at $101. Unreliable and needs to lift.
11
GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
Orange, Green Star, Hooped Sleeves, Green Cap