Emerald 23 Jan 2026
GOING: S(6)
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CONVEYOR PARTNERS BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1280m Track: Soft 6 Rail: True. |
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Legolas is the likely leader at a keen tempo. ZIPITALIST (3) returned from a spell last start with a strong win by 1.3 lengths over 1200m at Mackay. That was his first run for the new yard when storming home to score. Fitter and looks tough to stop again. PEAKING TOM (9) ran below expectations last time at Rockhampton, finishing eighth and beaten 6 lengths. Will find this easier and comes back in journey. Will be beaten for speed this trip but winding up strongly. BOOM BOOM RAY (6) wasn't far away in his two starts prior to a sub-par fifth last time out over 1400m at Rockhampton. Was slowly away last time and drew off the track. Has the inside this time and will find this easier. Expected to bounce back. START STRUTTING (2) has switched yards since finishing eighth seven weeks ago over 1890m at Toowoomba. Rates highly this easier line-up. NEW LEVEL (7) hasn't been far away lately and ran well only try here. Will give a sight. SUGGESTED PLAY: Stick win Zipitalist.
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| 1 | 40717 |
REFORMIST
KIM MCGOVERN 9YO B/BR GELDING 63.0KG Mrs K McGovern Comes off a 34 day let-up. Most recently second last of 8 at Cairns Hcp on December 20 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Tycoon Beau with 55kg at $31. The start before that won by 1.0 len at Julia Creek Hcp November 15 over 1350m defeating Hurricane Thunder carrying 56kg at $14. Back in grade and worth keeping safe. |
2 MR S MC GOVERN |
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| 2 | 02008 |
START STRUTTING
WAYNE BAKER 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG P R Reedy, Mrs Y F Reedy, Mrs G C Reedy, Mrs C T Reedy, Miss A T Reedy, Miss E M Reedy, R E Krause, Mrs S L Krause, A R Wishart, Mrs S F Wishart, T W West & Mrs J H Kemp Returns from a 48-day let-up. Last start ran last of 8 at Toowoomba Bm68 on December 6 over 1890m, 12 len behind Wowit's Willywonka with 57.5kg at $10. The start before that 10th of 12 at Doomben Bm70 on November 15 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Great Aspirations carrying 58.5kg at $101. Makes debut for new yard in easier company and rates highly this field. |
4 PAUL HAMBLIN |
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| 3 | 206x1 |
ZIPITALIST
GLENDA BELL 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG Kariba Racing (Mgr: C Dziedzic), G A Bell, L K Macfarlane, Miss G J Bell, G R Carpenter & M D Beer Second run back. First-up after three months settled well back; won by 1.3 len at Mackay Cl2-Sw December 30 over 1200m defeating She Smashes carrying 60kg at $10. Previously second-up came from the tail of the field 2nd of 10 at Moruya Bm82 on September 16 over 1435m, 1.5 len behind Dupli Kate with 55kg at $14. Stormed home to score fresh for the new yard and will be tough to stop again. |
5 ASHLEY BUTLER |
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| 4 | x3172 |
SHE SMASHES
BEVAN JOHNSON 4YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Mrs M D Johnson, F J Brophy, Mrs L A Barbeler, A P Barbeler, L K Roberts, Mrs C J Gray, D P Bohan, C R Clifford, D E Doherty, R D W Gray, G N Sorich, Ms J A Sheppard-Herbert & Mrs S Lumby Most recently 2nd of 11 at Mackay Cl2-Sw on December 30 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Zipitalist with 56.5kg at $11. Before that eased back early on 7th of 10 at Dalby Cl3-Sw on December 11 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Gidday Gidday carrying 56kg at $9. Will be winding up late. |
6 EMMA BELL |
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| 5 | 32115 |
LEGOLAS
MARK OATES 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs P G Carolan Comes here off a 45-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 8 at Rockhampton Bm60 on December 9 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Presszora carrying 57.5kg at $13. The start before that won by a head at Blackall Bm60 November 22 over 1400m defeating Deluxe Legend with 60.5kg at $3. Ran well only try here and can give a sight. |
7 C MC IVER |
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| 6 | 55335 |
BOOM BOOM RAY
TRACY SIMMONS 5YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG I B Mitchell At the latest run 5th of 15 at Rockhampton Bm62 on January 8 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Kareem carrying 59kg at $13. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Mackay Cl2-Sw on December 30 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Zipitalist with 58.5kg at $2.30. Drawn for a soft run this time and expecting sharp improvement. |
1 R WIGGINS |
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| 7 | 32445 |
NEW LEVEL
GLENDA BELL 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Miss G J Bell, A R Fenlon, S K Power & B J Fenlon Last start 5th of 11 at Mackay Cl2-Sw on December 30 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Zipitalist carrying 60kg at $9. The race before that 4th of 11 at Rockhampton Cl3-Sw on December 18 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Red Beauty carrying 58.5kg at $26. Best chance in a long time to find the winner's circle. |
8 W G SATHERLEY |
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| 8 | 97757 |
FIFTY FIVE MUSTANG
MARK BARNHAM 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Miss S B Barnham At the latest run 7th of 15 at Rockhampton Bm62 on January 8 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Kareem carrying 58kg at $71. The race before that 5th of 8 at Rockhampton Bm65 on December 18 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Tizso Fab carrying 57kg at $31. Can't recommend on that form. |
2 WANDERSON D'AVILA |
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| 9 | 43628 |
PEAKING TOM
JESSICA KUHN 5YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG Whyte Racing (Mgr: D R Whyte), Mr C Green, Mrs J Whyte & Mr J Kuhn Last start second last of 9 at Rockhampton Cl3 on January 8 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Outta Control carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. Before that 2nd of 12 at Rockhampton Bm55 on December 18 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind El Fortress carrying 59kg at $16. Back in trip and will be hard to hold out. |
3 RAUL SILVERA OLIVERA |
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