Doomben   22 Feb 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

BECOME A BRC MEMBER BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1615m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 27)   Rail: +4m Entire. (Pent: 5.92)  

Strong tempo from Calm Seeker, Jonny Da Wolf and Brentwood. Hard race. The consistent WHO ORDERED DAFISH (20) returned to the winner's list last start in a Class 2 over 1680m at Ipswich. Drawn to enjoy a perfect run and gets in well with Collis' claim. WINSOME STAR (10) added to a frustrating run of runner-up cheques when he closed hard but left it too late over 1200m at this track a fortnight ago. This trip is a slight query but he did finish second over 1519m at Moonee Valley last prep. TAKE A PICTURE (13) continues to race well without threatening, the latest effort a barnstorming fourth over 1350m at this circuit. Filled a placing the only time he was stretched to this distance. Right in the mix. The lightly raced SHADOW POWER (15) caught the eye over the mile here recently. Drawn to get the gun run and when presented will be hard to hold out. LIONEL (2) is back in trip and last won nearly three years ago but he has been competitive at stakes level which puts him ahead of this field class-wise. SUGGESTED PLAY: Who Ordered Dafish each-way in a real test for punters.
1 79041 BRENTWOOD
DAN MORGAN
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 62.0KG
D J Morgan, Mrs R M Cunningham & D L Cunningham
Most recently won by a nose at Gatton Bm75 February 8 over 1600m defeating Hussy Empress with 58kg at $9.50. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Gatton Bm70 on January 28 over 1400m, 3 len behind The Catch with 59kg at $15. In form but others rate better.
11
JADE HAMPSON
BLUE, ORANGE V, WHITE SLEEVES WITH ORANGE CHEVRON AND CAP
2 0x544 LIONEL
PETER & WILL HULBERT
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 62.0KG
B G Taylor, Surf Coast Racing, M J Casey, S J Pellegrino, C Massie, A Sterpin, M Belford, Mrs L A Belford, J Garvey, Mrs E Garvey, S Carlos, Best Bloodstock, D P Tynan, P A Wyatt, S B Hughes & J L Parkinson
Racing well. Last start 4th of 10 at this track Bm80 on February 1 over 2200m, 0.9 len behind Chassagne with 58kg at $7. Before that 4th of 12 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on January 18 over 2200m, 3.5 len behind Habeebah carrying 58kg at $5. Ready to hit top form and is worth including.
9
M HARLEY
RED, WHITE SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE HOOPS, WHITE POM POM
3 x7000 TRIFLING
HELEN PAGE
4YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
Mrs C M Cook, Mrs H L Page, Mrs J McEwen, Miss T H Quinn, Mrs C Quinn, Mrs M Powell, Mrs L A England, Miss Z E Mcneil, Miss L P M Stephens, Mrs A Izatt & Ms M J Willoughby
At the latest run raced on the pace before fading second last of 11 at this track Bm78 on February 8 over 1600m, 10 len behind That's Molly with 58.5kg at $61. Before that ran last of 13 at Sunshine Coast Bm78 on January 25 over 1400m, 21 len behind Rising Pacific carrying 58.5kg at $26. Outclassed.
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LUKE P DEMPSEY
MAROON, WHITE DIAMOND, YELLOW ARMBANDS, WHITE DIAMOND STRIPE, YELLOW CAP
4 348x4 MY PINS
BEVAN LAMING
6YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
S B Laming, H R O'Neill, Mrs J Laming, J R White, Mrs J A White, M J Fernon, W B Andrews Breeding & Racing (Mgr: W B Andrews)
Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 8 at Sunshine Coast Bm70 on February 9 over 1400m, 2 len behind Sobute carrying 58kg at $3. Previously second-up favourite; won by 1.75 len at Sunshine Coast F&M Bm65 August 28 over 1400m defeating Noble Beauty carrying 58.5kg at $4. Each-way chance although the barrier is a worry.
16
EMILY LANG
White, Emerald Green Maltese Cross, Quartered Cap
5 15342 TEXAS
BRIAN SMITH
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs L R Lowe, S Howarth, B Nicholson & I Horswell
At the latest run eased back early on 2nd in a small field at Ipswich Bm70 on February 12 over 1690m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Super Chilled carrying 58kg at $4.40. The start before that 4th in a small field at this track Bm75 on January 27 over 1640m, 2.25 len behind Expectant with 60kg at $3.80. This will test him.
17
JAKE BAYLISS
Black, Red Band, Star Sleeves, Black And Red Quartered Cap
6 x7879 FULL PRESS
BRETT DODSON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
K J Dodson & C A Thorndike
At the latest run 7th of 12 at Walcha Walcha Cup Bm86 on February 7 over 1440m, 4 len behind Casirina with 58.5kg at $6. The race before that 8th of 12 at Ballina Ballinacup on January 17 over 1590m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Lord Of Biscay with 55kg at $51. Impossible to recommend.
17
Dark Blue, Green Maltese Cross, Stripe Sleeves, White Cap
7 3493x AIDEN
TONY GEORGIEFF
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
D A Georgieff, R Wolfe & J R Levinson
First-up. Finished off last campaign third of 14 at Eagle Farm Bm68 December 14 over 2206m, soft track; 1.0 len behind New World Tapestry with 61kg at $14. Previously first up; sixth of 12 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm55 May 12 over 1400m, 7 len behind Ioane with 61.5kg at $17. Maybe later.
14
BORIS THORNTON
Dark Blue, Gold Crossed Sashes, Stars Sleeves, Gold Cap
8 32949 TUHINGA
JOHN THOMAS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G W Spies, Mrs A L Spies, N J Payne, Mrs S L Payne, B J Tobin, D Gibson, D J Lyons, T Martens, G L D Steger, B S Walker, S P Hawthorne, J W Thomas, J D Stormon & M B Gill
Most recently second last of 10 at this track Bm68 on February 8 over 1600m, 5 len behind Just Flying with 61.5kg at $18. The run before that 4th of 12 at this track Bm70 on January 22 over 1630m, 1.0 len behind Banana Slide carrying 60.5kg at $21. Not going well enough.
2
TAHLIA FENLON
PURPLE, YELLOW LIGHTNING BOLT, ARMBANDS, QUARTERED CAP
9 52641 TEXAS FIREBALL
MATTHEW DUNN
4YO  GR/CH  GELDING 59.0KG
B Richards, Mrs R Nowalinski, D Fahey, B Hooper, D Bourke, Ms E Friend, I Weigh, W Kleidon, A Gavrily, R Brown, B Macdonald, J Kleidon, T Blackett, Mrs J Smith, Calladunn, Viva Racing, Archer Park Racing, Brews and Hooves Racing, Pinot And Dry & Mitchell Park Racing
Dual acceptor. Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start favourite; won by a nose at Gold Coast Bm62 January 24 over 1710m on a soft track defeating Scarlet Prince with 61kg at $2.60. The start before that 4th of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on January 8 over 1845m, 1.3 len behind Diablo Bolt with 54kg at $5. Back in form and not to be underestimated.
8
DAMIEN THORNTON
WHITE, ROYAL BLUE FIVE STARS, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES, ,WHITE STARS SLEEVES , ROYAL BLUE CAP, WHITE STARS
10 20222 WINSOME STAR
J G SYMONS & S LAXON
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
J G Symons, Mrs R E Butt, G V Butt, Mrs R Morley, P T Morley, G J Gray, B J Peut, S Smith, Ms J L Burgess, Mrs J Moore, Bops Racing (Mgr: B J Crooks), Mrs J A Haysom, S G Healy, Miss C Youngman, M Glosko, J L Blakemore, P J Henry, P A Donovan, R A Waldron & B W Wood
Recent form sound. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track Cl1-Sw on February 8 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Surprise Honey carrying 60kg at $4.60. Before that made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 13 at Sunshine Coast Bm70 on January 25 over 1200m, neck behind Rimbaud carrying 58kg at $8. Continues to impress and gets his chance to break through.
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SAMANTHA COLLETT
DEEP SKY BLUE, NAVY BLUE FIVE DIAMONDS, SLEEVES ,CAP
11 45473 CALM SEEKER
MATT KROPP
7YO  BLACK  GELDING 58.0KG
R J Hovey & Mrs S J Hovey
At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Gatton Bm75 on February 8 over 1600m, nose behind Brentwood carrying 56kg at $17. The start before that didn't do much in the run home; 7th of 11 at Toowoomba Bm70 on December 21 over 1890m, 9 len behind Lucky Exchange carrying 56kg at $15. Going okay but out of his depth.
3
BAILEY WHEELER
GOLD, PURPLE QUARTERS, HOOPED SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
12 58331 JONNY DA WOLF
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
G S Miles, G J Brown, C J Canavan, D A Watson, D B Flynn, M T Flynn, T Ellison, Mrs S Ellison, Ms A Javier & M W Cruse
Useful type. Last start favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; scored a big 4.5 len win at Ipswich Cl1 February 5 over 1350m on a soft track defeating Grey Impact carrying 60kg at $2.70. The start before that 3rd of 13 at Warrnambool Bm64 on January 12 over 1200m, 3 len behind Miss Tallchief carrying 57.5kg at $4.60. Progressive type with definite claims.
13
JUSTIN HUXTABLE
Hot Pink, Navy Blue Checked Band, Yellow Sleeves, Navy Blue, Yellow Checked Cap
13 24434 TAKE A PICTURE
PHILLIP COX
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J D Sayeg, J R Weston & Miss T J Harms
Going well. At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 16 at this track Nmw on February 8 over 1350m, 2.75 len behind Influential with 54kg at $19. The race before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Eagle Farm Bm70 on January 18 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Anemacore carrying 58kg at $19. Finds a nice race and the recent steady form should continue.
10
CEJAY GRAHAM
Royal Blue, White SIDE ARROW, ARMBANDS
14 3x143 ALL'S FAIR
BEN HULL
7YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
R N Manson & Mrs J A Manson
At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Ipswich Bm70 on January 29 over 1350m, 2.75 len behind Field Of Myrtle carrying 57.5kg at $26. The race before that 4th of 10 at Gold Coast Bm70 on November 30 over 1400m, in the wet; 2 len behind Texas with 54.5kg at $7. Fully tested under these conditions.
6
N CALLOW
White, Purple And Teal Zig Zag Band, Purple Cap
15 x5323 SHADOW POWER
STEPHEN MATTHEWS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
SMKT Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: S B Matthews)
Useful gelding. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at this track Bm68 on February 8 over 1600m, 2 len behind Just Flying carrying 58.5kg at $6. Before that took up a position near the tail 2nd of 10 at this track 0 - 65 on January 22 over 1630m, 0.6 len behind Archer's Game with 58kg at $4.20. Cherry ripe and will prove hard to beat again from gate one.
1
MARK DU PLESSIS
Red, Yellow Sleeves, Black Stripe
16 65115 SMART ACTION
MICHAEL MORRISON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
For Real Racing (Mgr: S V Isbister) & The Ten Percenters (Mgr: Mrs R Davis)
Dual acceptor. Useful type. At the latest run 5th of 11 at Eagle Farm Cl3-Sw on February 15 over 1800m, slow going 3 len behind Barazin with 58kg at $10. The start before that won by 2 len at this track Bm68 February 1 over 1600m defeating Thesecondatportsea with 54kg at $5. SCRATCHED.
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TAHLIA FENLON
NAVY BLUE, GOLD SASH, CRIMSON SLEEVES, NAVY STRIPE,CRIMSON, NAVY BLUE HOOPED CAP, GOLD POM POM
17 5x068 REBEL'S EDGE
LINDSAY GOUGH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
M J Callinan, J V Murphy, M Callinan & N Callinan
Last start eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track Bm68 on February 8 over 1600m, 5 len behind Just Flying carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. The run before that 6th of 12 at Ipswich Bm70 on January 29 over 1350m, 4.5 len behind Field Of Myrtle with 56kg at $18. Tested again in this line-up.
5
V DURIC
Black, Red Stripe, Armbands And CAP
18 19x88 RED MILE
KELLY SCHWEIDA
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
R M Wanless & Mrs J M Wanless
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 8th of 12 at Eagle Farm Cl2-Sw on January 18 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind About To Explode with 60kg at $41. Second run from a spell settled back and ran on when 8th of 10 at this track Cl2-Sw on February 1 over 1350m, 4 len behind Fukubana carrying 60kg at $26. Don't take too much notice of recent efforts. Needs to do a lot more.
12
DARK BLUE, GREY TARTAN, YELLOW SEAMS, DARK BLUE sleeves, GREY CHECKS SLEEVES, DARK BLUE, GREY CHECKS CAP, YELLOW POM POM
19 27x02 HILLCREST AVENUE
STUART KENDRICK
7YO  GREY  GELDING 56.0KG
Kendrick Racing (Mgr: S W Kendrick), G Maguire, I J Corazzol, A R Waller, S D Armstrong, M R Clarke, R E Parker, G L Wilson, Ms F M Williams & O T P (Mgr: J S Galligan)
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 12 at Sunshine Coast Bm62 on January 17 over 1400m, 10 len behind Midnight Drifter with 58kg at $15. Second run from a spell 2nd of 10 at Sunshine Coast Cl3 on February 2 over 1400m, head behind Bohemian Lad carrying 56kg at $26. Will struggle repeat that outcome.
7
KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
Purple, Gold Treble Clef
20 23651 WHO ORDERED DAFISH
KEVIN KEMP
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
High Calibre Racing (Mgr: D Maguire), Mrs J H Kemp, Camel Racing (Mgr: H Sealey), Ronny G Racing (Mgr: M D Rutkowski), Mrs J Agnew, Mrs E Maguire, Z Maguire, Mrs B Rutkowski & M D Rutkowski
Useful gelding. Most recently won by 0.6 len at Ipswich Cl2 February 5 over 1680m on a rain affected track defeating Godzilla carrying 56kg at $5.50. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm58 on January 12 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Half Listening carrying 61kg at $2.40. Sure to get all the favours from barrier four and he looks a great chance in an open race.
4
CODY COLLIS
LIME GREEN,BLACK HIGH CALIBRE RACING LOGO, STRIPE SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
21 x8032 HUSSY EMPRESS
PAUL BUTTERWORTH
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs M J Butterworth, G A Butterworth, L K Roberts, Mrs M Blyth, S J Butterworth, C M Travers, B J Ryan, B Bird, M J Randall, L J Lefevre, A J Beare, M D Walton, X D G Racing & The Common Man Syndicate
Last start 2nd of 8 at Gatton Bm75 on February 8 over 1600m, nose behind Brentwood with 54kg at $3.50. Before that 3rd of 8 at Gatton Bm70 on January 28 over 1400m, long-neck behind The Catch carrying 54kg at $5. Has ability but looks tested in this line-up.
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ORANGE ,WHITE QUARTERS, WHITE SLEEVES, ORANGE AND WHITE QUARTERED CAP, WHITE POM POM