Mackay   11 Jun 2026
 
GOING: S(6)

LADBROKES POPULAR SRM BENCHMARK 50 Handicap 1200m

Track: SOFT 6   Rain (Max: 22)   Rail: True.  

Solid tempo with several going forward headed by Five Star King. FOUR LEAF WONDER (4) filled yet another minor placing last time when 2.25 lengths adrift in third over 1400m at Townsville after being in contention all the way. Looks well placed in this line-up so expect another big run. FIVE STAR KING (2) was in contention on the bend and finished third last start at the first run back from a spell over 1100m at this track, beaten 0.7 lengths. Strips fitter now and shapes as a winning hope. DIAMOND LUCY (11) performed well last time at Townsville, finishing fourth and only 1.75 lengths from the winner at the end of 1200m. Nicely placed to play a pivotal role. SOUND THE BUGLE (8) is a last-start winner who shouldn't be underestimated. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Four Leaf Wonder.
1 4x276 QUEST OF QUESTS
OLIVIA CAIRNS
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 64.0KG
M G O'Connell & J K Shearer
At the latest run 6th of 8 at Bowen Botb Qual Sw on May 30 over 1200m, 4 len behind Red Hot Lizzie carrying 56kg at $16. The run before that 7th of 10 at Jandowae Hcp on May 2 over 1200m, 5 len behind Galeka carrying 55kg at $6. Place best.
9
ASHLEY BUTLER
Yellow, Purple Diamond And Sleeves, Checked Cap
2 654x3 FIVE STAR KING
RICKY VALE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
M White, Mrs M Ricks & J Brigg
Second run back. First-up after three months set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 9 at this track Bm60 on May 23 over 1100m, 0.7 len behind Lucky Lass carrying 58.5kg at $3.20. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Mornington Bm56 on December 5 over 1200m, 3 len behind Diamond Indaruf carrying 60kg at $12. Sure to prove very tough to catch.
7
AIDAN HOLT
Gold, Black Spade, Sleeves And Spade On Cap
3 009x5 FIOREEN
KEVIN J MILLER
5YO  BROWN  MARE 61.0KG
Miss D M Donovan
Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 8 at this track Bm50 on May 14 over 1100m, slow going 9 len behind Neverenoughlego with 61kg at $61. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at this track Cl3 on December 30 over 1560m, 8 len behind Grumpywantsatissue with 57kg at $20. Looks a fair way off peak form so others are preferred.
3
TOM ORR
Purple, Orange Stars
4 53323 FOUR LEAF WONDER
KEVIN J MILLER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
F J Stockdale
Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Townsville Cl2 on May 25 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Kirikan carrying 55.5kg at $8.50. The start before that came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track Bm55 on May 14 over 1300m, slow going 0.6 len behind The Kobay Train with 58kg at $4.60. Has ability and is one of the major players.
1
PAUL HAMBLIN
Purple, Orange Stars
5 x9763 SENSATIONABULL
JOSHUA MANZELMANN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
J J Manzelmann & T Maley
At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Bowen Bm55 on May 30 over 1000m, 5 len behind Remember Roy carrying 59kg at $9. The start before that 6th of 9 at this track Bm60 on May 23 over 1100m, 4 len behind Lucky Lass with 56kg at $41. Will need further improvement to trouble these.
11
MS C JOKIC
Light Blue, Dark Blue Yoke, Sleeves And Cap
6 x6335 RAVENITE
WAYNE POMFRETT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
A R Gibson, J J Scalia, W N Pomfrett, P M Pomfrett, R Mroz & G J Francey
Last start got back early 5th of 10 at this track Cl4 on May 23 over 1300m, 5 len behind Our Missile carrying 54kg at $61. Before that 3rd of 8 at this track Bm50 on May 14 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Neverenoughlego carrying 60kg at $6. Others rate better in this contest.
11
MS T CHAMBERS
Tangerine, Grey Sleeves And Cap
7 43633 SPITZBERG
IAN PRIZEMAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M Prizeman
At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Rockhampton 0 - 55 on June 5 over 1050m, 1.4 len behind Cryoseisms with 56kg at $51. The run before that 3rd in a small field at Gladstone Bm50 on May 23 over 1194m, 3 len behind Blame The Bubbles with 59.5kg at $3.50. Maybe a place.
6
ADAM SEWELL
Purple, Four Cerise Diamonds, White Diamonds On Sleeves, Cerise Cap
8 85941 SOUND THE BUGLE
OLIVIA CAIRNS
4YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
M Pothecary, M G O'Connell, H Boon & M Curtin
At the latest run favourite; settled well back; won by 1.5 len at Bowen Mdn-Sw May 30 over 1200m defeating Elegant Venus carrying 57.5kg at $1.85. Before that 4th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Stylish Diamond carrying 56.5kg at $16. Harder here but can feature in the finish.
6
GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
Yellow, Purple Diamond And Sleeves, Checked Cap
9 94637 CHALKLEY
DAVID MICALLEF
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
Miss B J Leppien
At the latest run ran last of 7 at Bowen Bm55 on May 30 over 1000m, 8 len behind Remember Roy with 56.5kg at $21. The run before that eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Bowen 0 - 50 on May 10 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Stateswoman with 61kg at $3.40. Looking to others.
4
RAUL SILVERA OLIVERA
White, Blue Sash And Armbands
10 5x554 TOO MANY KISSES
GLENDA BELL
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
B White
Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at this track Bm50 on May 14 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Neverenoughlego with 58kg at $26. The start before that ran last in a small field at Emerald Bm50 on April 4 over 1000m, 10 len behind High Security carrying 60kg at $7.50. Prepared to risk again.
2
TAHLIA FENLON
Gold, Black Braces, Red Armbands and Cap
11 75324 DIAMOND LUCY
TROY CLIVE
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
T D Clive & D J Clive
At the latest run 4th of 11 at Townsville Bm50 on May 31 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Colonel Parker with 56kg at $8.50. The run before that 2nd of 7 at Home Hill Bm50 on May 16 over 1000m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Exolent Choice carrying 57kg at $5. Rates highly and is worth including.
8
M ABE
Orange, Black Diamond, Diamonds Sleeves
12 22534 SILENT ANGEL
TREVOR WILLIAMS
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Miss B I Grant, R P Grant, T G Williams & Mrs J R Williams
t the latest run 4th in a small field at Bowen Bm50 on May 30 over 1280m, 1.75 len behind Secret Boom with 56.5kg at $3.50. Before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Emerald Bm50 on May 16 over 1000m, 7 len behind Don't Touch with 56.5kg at $5.50. Must be included.
5
MCKENZIE APEL
Cerise, Purple Sleeves, Silver Cap
13 83482 STARMEIRA
KRYSTIN ALLENDER
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
T E Schwarz, Ms Z E Schwarz & Mrs R M Schwarz
At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Bowen Bm50 on May 30 over 1280m, nose behind Secret Boom carrying 56kg at $4.80. The run before that couldn't go on with it; ran last of 8 at this track Bm55 on May 23 over 1560m, 17 len behind Stellar Legend with 54kg at $9.50. Looking to others.
10
I FRY
Lime, Black Stripes
14 98194 MAKING HISTORY
TIM COOK
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
L D Wanless
At the latest run 4th of 10 at Rockhampton 0 - 55 on June 5 over 1050m, 1.75 len behind Cryoseisms with 54.5kg at $151. The run before that second last of 10 at this track Bm55 on May 14 over 1300m, slow going 9 len behind The Kobay Train with 54.5kg at $31. Should run well.
7
C MC IVER
Gold, Green Star, Stars On Sleeves, Gold Cap, Green Star