Kilcoy   20 Jun 2026
 
GOING: S(6)

GREAT NORTHERN BREWERY BENCHMARK 58 Handicap 1900m

Track: SOFT 6     Rail: True.  

O'caldino and Alfa Dundee look to take it up. O'CALDINO (2) recorded another minor placing last time out, finishing 3.5 lengths away in third over 2450m at Beaudesert. Tackling a more suitable race so he is one of the main contenders. ALFA DUNDEE (4) went forward last start and proved too strong, getting home by a neck over 2020m at Toowoomba. Looks well placed so expect another big run. BRAVE BOY (7) was beaten 5.5 lengths into sixth in a 2000m contest at Sunshine Coast Poly three weeks ago. Has his share of ability and is a definite top-three prospect against this line-up. MEDICAL AUTOCRAT (3) best of the rest in a race with only a handful of chances. SUGGESTED PLAY: O'Caldino to get a well-deserved victory.
1 07706 PICKO ROCKS
GREG WRIGHT
6YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Mrs E J Wright
Last start got back early 6th of 9 at Toowoomba Bm65 on June 13 over 1640m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Moonshine Run with 59kg at $26. Before that ran last of 11 at Ipswich Bm68 on May 30 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 13 len behind Pulveriser carrying 58.5kg at $51. Happy to risk.
8
M HELLYER
Purple, White Maltese Cross, Green Sleeves And Cap
2 83323 O'CALDINO
CHRIS ZINTILIS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
C Zintilis, L Thompson & R Toull
At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Beaudesert Bm60 on June 12 over 2450m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Weona Redwood with 58.5kg at $4. The start before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 2nd of 11 at Gatton 0 - 62 on June 3 over 2000m, slow going 1.3 len behind Whatjeudoin' carrying 58kg at $3.40. Well placed. Expected to play a big role.
1
AIDAN KEELEY
White, Turquoise Band
3 44678 MEDICAL AUTOCRAT
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G M Goodrum, M D Sims, G M Andersen, Ms L O'Rourke, P J Wickham, P N Flood, C G Geran, G W Spies, N J Payne, B M Moody, K J O'Brien & D C Rae
Comes here off a 47-day let-up. At the latest run ran second last of 9 at Ipswich Bm68 on May 4 over 2150m, slow going 7 len behind Chillaxing carrying 55kg at $16. The run before that 7th of 10 at Toowoomba Cl3 on April 25 over 1890m, 6 len behind Fire And Light carrying 57.5kg at $15. Easily accounted for last time out but this suits.
5
G GERAN
Turquoise, Hot Pink GG Racing Logo, Diagonal Halves Sleeves, Hooped Cap
4 x3321 ALFA DUNDEE
STEPHEN KIRKWOOD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs C A Kirkwood, SMKT Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: S B Matthews), R A Modin, Mrs B Smith, Mrs M Scott, Mrs S W Olive, J R Bloomfield, D J Costello, T J Taylor, Dr E A Robinson, Ms T M McGrath, C R Dooley, Mrs L K Hofmann, Ms C M Hudson, Ms G T Lalor, Ms A K Althaus & Miss L J Peak
At the latest run won by a neck at Toowoomba Bm58 May 30 over 2020m on a soft track defeating Haberfield carrying 55.5kg at $10. The run before that 2nd of 8 at Burrandowan Cup Bm55 on May 9 over 1740m, 2.25 len behind Flying Rothe carrying 58kg at $2.20. Well placed to go back-to-back.
4
HARRISON SHAW
Red, Blue Quartered Cap
5 98x87 KATERINI
SHARON CROXFORD
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
J P Mills & J P Mills
Third-up today. First-up 8th of 12 at Toowoomba Bm65 on May 9 over 1625m, 4 len behind Norty Forty with 52kg at $151. Second-up raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 7 at Toowoomba Cl3 on May 23 over 1625m, 16 len behind Farnborough with 54kg at $31. Well placed here and can do much better.
9
MONTANA PHILPOT
Purple And Dark Blue Halves, White Diamond Band And White Epaulettes, Purple With White Diamond Cap
6 00668 SEERESS
LEIGH WANLESS
8YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
L Wanless
Most recently 8th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on June 7 over 1800m, slow going 6 len behind Divakara with 52kg at $151. Before that ran second last of 7 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm65 on May 1 over 2000m, 13 len behind Let's Do It Again carrying 52.5kg at $61. Looking to others.
3
KAYLA JOHNSTON
Gold, Green Star, Stars On Sleeves, Gold Cap, Green Star
7 75476 BRAVE BOY
CHRIS ZINTILIS
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Ms D C Griffiths
Last start 6th of 8 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm65 on May 29 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Demarcay carrying 54kg at $21. Before that got back early 7th of 13 at Ipswich Bm58 on May 9 over 2150m, 2.75 len behind Tuki Twelve with 54.5kg at $19. Sure to be thereabouts.
6
D R SMITH
White, Turquoise Band
8 99574 JEDIAH
LEIGH DERECOURT
7YO  GREY  GELDING 54.0KG
Ms L J Derecourt
Most recently 4th of 9 at Toowoomba 0 - 60 on June 6 over 1300m, 3 len behind Purezza carrying 54kg at $8. The race before that from last on the turn 7th of 11 at Gatton Bm65 on June 3 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Nails And Pride carrying 54kg at $71. Others make more appeal.
7
MONTANNA SAVVA
Black, Gold Dollar Sign, Sleeves And Cap
9 0877x ANOTHER DAZZLER
NEIL HOCKING
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
S D Rane
First-up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at Ipswich Bm60 April 16 over 2180m, 4 len behind Sacred Bull carrying 54kg at $51. Previously first up; 13th of 15 at Sunshine Coast Bm58 February 2 2025 over 1400m, 6 len behind Central Park with 57.5kg at $101. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
2
REBECCA WILSON
Light Blue, Gold Stars, Dark Blue Sleeves