Townsville 14 Jul 2026
GOING: G(4)
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MITAVITE BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 1000m Track: GOOD4 Rain (Max: 24) Rail: +7m 1000-W/Post; +2m Remainder.. (Pent: 5.96) |
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Solid tempo anticipated with Snitzaroo taking charge. The well-related SHE'S SPEEDY (9) (half to G3 winner Rich Fortune) loves this sprint journey with two wins and two seconds from four attempts and is much better than the recent effort suggests. Is one from one over this track and trip and should be right there when the judge calls a halt. EXTRA FREE (11) got a well-deserved victory over this course and distance last time out and will have derived a stack of confidence from that win. Suitably placed here so anticipating another strong performance. DRAGON TALES (5) goes well for hoop Holt who has two wins and three placings from nine steers and will be at peak fitness for this. In the mix. NORTHERNONTAP (2) is a four-time winner at this circuit who shouldn't be discounted lightly. THE KAMIKAZE (1) next best despite the awkward draw. SUGGESTED PLAY: Siding with She's Speedy.
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THE KAMIKAZE
LILIANA MCCORMACK 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG P D Gray & Mrs P M Gray Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 9 at this track Cl4 on June 22 over 1000m, 8 len behind Gee Eye Why with 58kg at $101. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track Bm60 on June 28 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Gamadale Nip with 61.5kg at $31. Well-placed and can sneak into the finish. |
10 S CORMACK |
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| 2 | 45258 |
NORTHERNONTAP
BELYNDA KLIESE 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Mrs B L Kliese & Miss T L Martin Last start 8th of 11 at this track Bm60 on June 28 over 1000m, 4 len behind Gamadale Nip carrying 61.5kg at $4.40. The start before that 5th of 13 at this track Bm65 on May 25 over 1200m, 3 len behind Cifonelli carrying 59.5kg at $20. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance. |
2 MS T CHAMBERS |
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| 3 | 80425 |
SNITZAROO
STEPHEN BUSH 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Mrs M G Bush & S J Bush Most recently ran last in a small field at Oak Park Bm60 on July 4 over 1000m, 5 len behind Bella Bianca carrying 63.5kg at $6. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Bowen Bm60 on June 21 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind The Hairdresser carrying 62.5kg at $3.20. Looks tested again in this line-up. |
3 MS P EDWARDS |
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| 4 | 7163x |
SPIRIT OF GIVING
GRAHAM HUGHES 8YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG G R Hughes, Mrs D R Hughes, R J Nash & Mrs S P Nash Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign third of 7 at this track Bm70 October 21 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Hartshorn carrying 55.5kg at $26. First up last campaign second of 7 at Rockhampton Cl6-Sw October 19 2024 over 1200m, soft track; 1.4 len behind Hellish with 55.5kg at $26. Maybe a place while fresh. |
6 C WHITELEY |
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| 5 | 3x176 |
DRAGON TALES
GEORGINA HOLT 3YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG R T Hay Most recently 6th of 8 at this track 3yo Hcp on June 16 over 1000m, 4 len behind Mind Over Matter with 59.5kg at $10. The start before that 7th of 10 at this track Bm60 on May 31 over 1000m, 4 len behind Gee Eye Why with 60.5kg at $6.50. Well-placed and a big chance to atone. |
9 AIDAN HOLT |
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BABUSHKA MISS
STEPHEN MASSINGHAM 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald Having second run back today. Last run sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 11 at this track Bm60 on June 28 over 1000m, 7 len behind Gamadale Nip carrying 59kg at $21. At only start last preparation 7th of 12 at Cairns Cl1 on August 22 over 950m, 7 len behind The Kamikaze with 60kg at $4.60. Not going well enough. |
11 MS FIONA SANDKUHL |
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CANNY PROSPECT
GRAHAM HUGHES 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G R Hughes, D R Hughes, R J Nash & Mrs S P Nash Most recently ran second last of 9 at this track Cl4 on June 22 over 1000m, 7 len behind Gee Eye Why carrying 56kg at $15. Before that 2nd of 9 at this track Bm60 on June 6 over 1000m, 0.9 len behind Dalt Jaz carrying 59kg at $6. Rates highly and is among the better chances. |
1 I FRY |
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PORRISTA
SCOTT SEYMOUR 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 58.0KG Go One Better Resuming after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Toowoomba Bm62 May 9 over 1300m, 6 len behind Fort William with 57.5kg at $6. First up last campaign second of 7 at Toowoomba Bm60 February 14 over 1200m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Heroic Chief carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. Will need this hitout. |
2 MS P EDWARDS |
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SHE'S SPEEDY
STEPHEN MASSINGHAM 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald Half-sister to Group 3 winner Rich Fortune. At the latest run ran second last in a small field at Mackay Bm55 on June 23 over 1100m, slow going 1.75 len behind Cryoseisms carrying 60kg at $2.15. Before that 2nd of 7 at Cairns Bm55 on May 15 over 950m, on heavy track; 0.6 len behind Threebrothers with 59.5kg at $1.50. Terrific chance to return to form. |
7 R WIGGINS |
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SAVEE
RHONDA INGLIS 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Ms R E Inglis At the latest run 4th of 13 at this track Bm60 on July 5 over 1300m, 2 len behind Ellis Beach carrying 56.5kg at $21. The race before that 7th of 9 at this track Cl4 on June 22 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Gee Eye Why carrying 55kg at $51. Maybe a place. |
8 MS C JOKIC |
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EXTRA FREE
SCOTT SEYMOUR 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Miss R Seymour & Miss V M Seymour Last start settled well back; won by 2 len at this track 0 - 55 July 5 over 1000m defeating Hot Torque Invegas carrying 57kg at $5.50. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Home Hill 0 - 50 on June 27 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind To Love Somebody with 61kg at $2.45. Sure to go well again. |
5 ADAM SEWELL |
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PONTIUS
STEVEN ROYES 3YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald Second-up. First-up after six months 7th of 13 at this track 0 - 55 on July 5 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Extra Free with 58.5kg at $13. Previously second-up 8th of 14 at this track 0 - 55 on January 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Dalt Jaz with 57.5kg at $8. Faces a tough test. |
4 B KENNEDY |
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CRAICARO
PETER CULLEN 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Mrs C A Dietrich & V G Townley First-up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 15 at this track Bm55 February 27 over 1400m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Rhegion with 54kg at $31. When resuming last campaign third of 10 at this track Bm55 September 2 over 1000m, soft track; 0.7 len behind Spirit Of Giving carrying 56kg at $5.50. Might need this hit-out. |
7 N THOMAS |
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MR DAMAGE
DARBY AMOS 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Mrs M P De Jong Most recently 3rd in a small field at Home Hill 0 - 50 on June 27 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind To Love Somebody carrying 59kg at $3.40. Before that 4th in a small field at Bowen Bm60 on June 21 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind The Hairdresser carrying 55kg at $21. Happy to overlook against this line-up. |
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