Toowoomba 16 May 2026
GOING: G(4)
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HOPE HORIZONS BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 1890m Track: GOOD 4 Clouds (Max: 21) Rail: +3m Entire. |
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From the outside gate Besiege can cross and take up the running. FIRE AND LIGHT (1) did a great job to score by a nose over this course and distance last start in a far better run. Winning hoop Lowe sticks and again gets the benefit of her claim. Finds another suitable race and can go back-to-back without surprising. MICHIFUKU (2) finished 11th two runs back then did well last start but found one better over 1890m at this track, beaten only a nose after being prominent at the turn. Finds a suitable race and can find the winner's circle. HEAVENLY LOVE (5) is racing well including a last start second over 2150m at Ipswich. Expected to be in the finish. The well-related RUGBY (3) (half to G3 winner and 3xG2 placed Mallory) performed above expectations last time over 1625m at this circuit, getting the prize by 1.75 lengths. In the mix again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Fire And Light to win again.
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| 1 | 53151 |
FIRE AND LIGHT
PAT WEBSTER 5YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG G J Wippell, E J Wippell, Mrs A E Wippell & Miss IH Wippell Most recently favourite; came from midfield and won by a nose at this track Cl3 April 25 over 1890m defeating Michifuku with 55.5kg at $1.65. The start before that eased back early on 5th of 8 at Doomben Cl3-Sw on April 11 over 1615m, 2.5 len behind Sir Winnie with 57kg at $15. Hard to beat in this type of form. |
8 CHLOE LOWE |
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| 2 | 10102 |
MICHIFUKU
KEVIN KEMP 3YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG R P Bryett, G S Gibbons, S Gardner & R D Bryett Last start rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 10 at this track Cl3 on April 25 over 1890m, nose behind Fire And Light with 55.5kg at $21. The race before that 11th of 14 at Ipswich Bm65 on April 6 over 2170m, 6 len behind Dream Thinker carrying 55kg at $91. Working up to a win. Hard to beat on that latest effort. |
4 STACEY CALLOW |
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| 3 | 8x851 |
RUGBY
NICK KEAL 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG N J Keal, K J Elleray, K J O'Brien, T Lawrence, The Beat (Mgr: W D Hounslow) & Miss B Miller Half-brother to Group 3 winner and multiple-Group 2 placed Mallory. Most recently won by 1.75 len at this track Bm60 May 2 over 1625m defeating Knowitall Frank with 58.5kg at $19. The race before that 5th of 10 at Armidale Cl1 on April 16 over 1400m, 7 len behind Think Back with 58.5kg at $9. Will give a great sight again. |
1 M HELLYER |
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| 4 | 21963 |
GARINION RIGH
BILLY HEALEY 4YO BAY MARE 60.0KG S A Flanagan, Miss P L Corfield, K S Flanagan, C E Watts, S C Blacka, Mrs N D Ruhland, Mrs C E Collinson, D W Collinson, C J Lindeberg, J W Ihle, B K Profke, G A Bramwell & D L Adcock Last start 3rd of 9 at Beaudesert Bm65 on April 25 over 1650m, slow going 3 len behind The Catch with 57.5kg at $12. The start before that second last of 7 at Gatton Bm70 on April 10 over 1400m, 6 len behind Lone Force carrying 52.5kg at $11. Will need further improvement to trouble these. |
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| 5 | 78282 |
HEAVENLY LOVE
MICHAEL FRAPPELL 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG R A Frappell & Mrs M M Frappell Most recently made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Ipswich Bm68 on May 4 over 2150m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Chillaxing with 56kg at $5.50. The race before that settled back and ran on when 8th of 10 at this track Cl3 on April 25 over 1890m, 8 len behind Fire And Light with 59kg at $5.50. Excellent prospects in this suitable race. |
12 AIDAN KEELEY |
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| 6 | 71553 |
SAMURAI WARRIOR
COREY & KYLIE GERAN 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG K J O'Brien & C G Geran Last start 3rd of 10 at this track Cl3 on April 25 over 1890m, 4.5 len behind Fire And Light with 58kg at $18. The run before that 5th of 12 at Doomben Cl2-Sw on April 1 over 2030m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Galway Flyer carrying 60kg at $81. Made headway last time. Key runner who should run well. |
9 NOZI TOMIZAWA |
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| 7 | 61055 |
WHATJEUDOIN'
MATT KROPP 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG B J Rouse, D J Earl, N W McConnell, Mrs D James, C M Rouse, Miss T R Rouse, S C Mainwaring, P A Pokarier, L B Rouse & Mrs T F Hurrell At the latest run 5th of 9 at this track Bm60 on May 2 over 1625m, 4.5 len behind Rugby with 60kg at $13. Before that settled back and ran on when 5th of 7 at Eagle Farm Bm80 on March 7 over 2412m, slow going 5.5 len behind Kureder with 52kg at $8. Prepared to overlook. |
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HELL TO THE LINE
COREY & KYLIE GERAN 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G M Goodrum, Blundell Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs L M Blundell), K Cleghorn, Miss S L Bird, C G Geran, Miss R L Pearson, H Day, S M Goodrum, D Favre, D A Courtice, D A Phillips, A Vesco, Pinehurst Racing (Mgr: G G Affleck), Mrs L R Watterson & Mrs A Watts Most recently won by a neck at this track Mdn-Sw May 2 over 1890m on a rain affected track defeating Onlyyoucanread carrying 56.5kg at $5. Before that 4th of 9 at Warwick Mdn-Sw on April 28 over 1500m, 1.3 len behind Ready To Drink carrying 57.5kg at $2.15. This looks a sterner test. |
17 COREY SUTHERLAND |
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| 9 | 87500 |
LIKEABEEL
PATRICK BUSUTTIN 10YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG P M Busuttin Last start 10th of 13 at Eagle Farm Bm80 on April 18 over 2406m, slow going 8 len behind Liberty Park with 54kg at $151. The race before that ran last of 11 at Ipswich Bm60 on April 16 over 2180m, 7 len behind Sacred Bull carrying 56.5kg at $20. Needs to lift on recent efforts. |
11 JULIE BUSUTTIN |
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| 10 | x6725 |
MOONFLEET
HARRY SCHWENKE 5YO B/BR MARE 58.0KG R A Sullivan, A Haynes, G Hutchinson, D A Biber, R I Gregory, R J Farrell, L Spiteri, C Mathieson, I D Emery, C J Farrell, Miss G J Farrell, J W Baker, R J Bishop, Miss A L Farrell & C J Schwenke Most recently 5th of 10 at this track Cl3 on April 25 over 1890m, 4.5 len behind Fire And Light with 57kg at $31. Before that 2nd of 11 at Nanango Bm60 on April 4 over 1600m, long-neck behind Oakfield Eagle carrying 57kg at $2.60. Can do much better this time. |
3 ASHLEY BUTLER |
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| 11 | 67105 |
STOICISM
JASON PATTON 4YO B/BR MARE 58.0KG J M Patton, M Manning, D G Manning, Ms S Cibau, M Christopher, G Sullivan, Mrs A M Miles, P Manning, R Barulovski, J D Pulcifer, Mrs K Rindfleish, L Manning, Mrs J Sargeant, A Darcy, Mrs J Barbara, J Barbara, P Bullock, L Wilson & A M Rizza Most recently eased back early on 5th of 9 at Beaudesert Bm65 on April 25 over 1650m, slow going 6 len behind The Catch with 52.5kg at $8. The race before that ran last of 14 at Ipswich Bm65 on April 6 over 2170m, 13 len behind Dream Thinker carrying 56.5kg at $17. Racing below her best and will need to improve sharply. |
5 BAILEY WHEELER |
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| 12 | 17480 |
PROPOSE
MATT KROPP 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 58.0KG Ms K S Kropp, D G Wise, Ms K J Ferguson, Magic Muddies Racing At the latest run 11th of 13 at Ipswich Bm58 on May 9 over 2150m, 4.5 len behind Tuki Twelve carrying 57.5kg at $7. The start before that 8th of 11 at Doomben Bm68 on April 22 over 2060m, 3 len behind Galway Flyer carrying 55kg at $21. Worth forgiving the last couple of outings. |
2 FREDERICK LARSON |
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| 13 | x8104 |
ATTACK FORCE
NICK KEAL 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG N Keal, G L Catton, K J O'Brien, D W Cooper, Mrs L E K Lenton, N C Dale, R Hulm, E J Williams & BnB Syndications (Mgr: C Johnson) Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Warwick 0 - 58 on April 28 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Papal Miss with 60kg at $11. The race before that ran last of 10 at Armidale Bm58 on April 16 over 1900m, 21 len behind Disco Prince with 60kg at $9. Sure to be thereabouts. |
7 NATHAN FAZACKERLEY |
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| 14 | x3231 |
HABERFIELD
STEPHEN MATTHEWS 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG SMKT Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd, Amelia Althaus & Rodney Fazackerley Half-sister to Group 2 winner Single Choice. Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 3.5 len at this track Mdn April 25 over 2000m defeating Four Dozen Oysters carrying 54kg at $4.40. Before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 7 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1890m, 1.5 len behind Pellinor carrying 54.5kg at $2.50. Maybe a place. |
6 KELSEY LENTON |
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| 15 | 46332 |
CHEERFUL CAT
JAMES MOORE 5YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG K D Lam Half-brother to Group 1 winner On The Bubbles. Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Sunshine Coast Poly Cl2 on May 1 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind November Air with 52kg at $6.50. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Sunshine Coast Bm58 on April 19 over 1800m, 0.8 len behind Forty Times carrying 57kg at $11. May earn some minor money. |
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| 16 | 64813 |
PELLINOR
SHARON CROXFORD 3YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG J P Mills Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Beaudesert Cl1-Sw on April 25 over 2450m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Prefer To Dance with 59kg at $21. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at this track Mdn-Sw April 11 over 1890m defeating Four Dozen Oysters with 57.5kg at $8.50. Not keen on his chances against this line-up. |
15 CHARLIE BENNETT |
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| 17 | 3x956 |
JORUM
KEVIN KEMP 5YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG Mrs J H Kemp, Eureka Stud (Mgr: S C Mcalpine), J P Henry, Mrs S J Henry, D Peach, N Wano, S N Doyle, N R Rattray, E M Short, L D Zajacek, D J Brady, Miss K Currie, Ms G T Lalor & K R Kemp Most recently 6th of 11 at Ipswich Cl1 on April 23 over 1700m, slow going 7 len behind Piston Rebel with 51kg at $19. The race before that 5th of 15 at Ipswich F&M 0 - 58 on April 6 over 1350m, 5 len behind Cool Music carrying 55.5kg at $101. Struggling to find form and has the job ahead. |
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| 18 | 38649 |
HEROIC BEACH
MATT KROPP 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG J P Wagstaff Most recently 9th of 13 at Ipswich Bm58 on May 9 over 2150m, 4 len behind Tuki Twelve carrying 57kg at $11. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track Cl3 on April 25 over 1890m, 4.5 len behind Fire And Light carrying 53kg at $21. Will not find this easy. Needs to do more. |
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| 19 | x0086 |
BOLERO
VIC HEADING 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG V Heading Last start 6th of 10 at Ipswich Cl1-Sw on May 4 over 1950m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Certify carrying 58kg at $101. The start before that did the work up front then tired second last of 9 at Warwick 0 - 58 on April 28 over 2000m, 8 len behind Papal Miss carrying 55kg at $16. Expect a better run this time around. |
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BESIEGE
RICHARD LAMING 4YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG J A Mcdougall, Mrs J S McDougall, W J Higgins, Ms E M Higgins, M J Hure, S P Mengel, J Gilbert, G V Higgins, Mrs I D Higgins & D J Bawden Second-up. First-up after six months 7th of 9 at Warwick 0 - 58 on April 28 over 2000m, 6 len behind Papal Miss with 56.5kg at $12. Previously second-up 6th of 13 at this track 3yo Mdn on June 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Heroic Beach carrying 54kg at $9. No easier this time and not likely to threaten. |
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