Ipswich   13 Mar 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

TEMPUS TWO BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 800m

Track: Soft 7   Rain (Max: 27)   Rail: +4m Entire. (Pent: 5.80)  

The trio Lennic, Uno Moon and Dare To Share will set a strong tempo. WRITTLE (2) was beaten over this track/trip and then tackled much tougher at Eagle Farm beaten 3.3L. He has an awkward barrier, but this suits him much better, and he appeals most. LENNIC (6) resumed at Doomben in better grade and looked a run short. Went well enough and is proven second-up. She runs along, and dropping back to the shorter sprint shouldn't be an issue. UNO MOON (1) resumes and has won 2/2 this course/distance and 3/4 first-up. Maps okay, and the 2kg claim brings him into it. Has to be considered. DARE TO SHARE (3) flies this track/trip and resumed with a 1.6L defeat at the Sunshine Coast. Maps well and will carry 2kg less at this level. Has more to give and can't be ruled out. SUGGESTED PLAY: Writtle appeals most.
1 1116x UNO MOON
MICHAEL LAKEY
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 62.0KG
H G Powell, P J Caddy, S A Blockley, D G Holland, Ms E R Gualtieri, Ms P M Thomas, C I Brownie, Mrs J Brownie, B J Holmes, K J Waters, M J Green, Mrs C A Green, Ms K P Arnell, J M Fry, D P Williams, Mrs P J Lloyd & B K Powell
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at Eagle Farm Bm85 November 2 over 1000m, 4 len behind Safework carrying 53kg at $10. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.75 len Gatton Bm58 August 20 over 860m slow track defeating Mishani Ambitious with 57.5kg at $3. Likely to run well.
4
JACE MCMURRAY
Cerise, Gold Triangle, Purple Sleeves And Cap
2 01937 WRITTLE
LINDSAY HATCH
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
A Platt, G Licciardello, D J Hannah, R A Matsen, L B Reguson, D M Reguson, Mrs T A Hatch, Miss L D Reguson, R M Reguson, Mrs D D Reguson, Bushrangers Racing (Mgr: P A Muscovich, Ares Racing Australia (Mgr: J T Horan), Wonmore Racing (Mgr: J A Owens), D Ware, Airlie Ocean & S Hunt
Useful gelding. At the latest run 7th of 9 at Eagle Farm Bm90 on March 1 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Wanda Rox with 52kg at $41. Before that 3rd of 7 at this track Bm70 on January 29 over 800m, 1.0 len behind He's Heaven carrying 61.5kg at $4.20. Big chance to return to the winner's list.
7
JUSTIN HUXTABLE
Red And Yellow Stars, Yellow And Red Stars Sleeves
3 4x4x5 DARE TO SHARE
MALCOLM BAILEY
6YO  BROWN  HORSE 59.0KG
L P Sainsbury
Racing second-up today. Last run 5th of 8 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on February 23 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Invinovich carrying 62.5kg at $41. At only start last preparation second last in a small field at Nanango Sw on December 14 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind On Hold with 58.5kg at $3. Has claims.
3
PAUL HAMBLIN
Dark Green, White Spot And Cap
4 1952x AL PAL'S GAL
MATT KROPP
5YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
R J Hovey & Mrs S J Hovey
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second in a small field at Bedourie Hcp September 14 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Star Magnum with 55kg at $5.50. Previously first up; second in a small field at Toowoomba Bm70 October 21 2023 over 1050m, 0.5 len behind Kwami with 54kg at $2.90. Should be thereabouts.
5
KELSEY LENTON
Gold And Purple Quarters, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
5 2111x ELLIEZ STAR
BROOKE AINSWORTH
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Swivet (Mgr: S Wilson)
First-up. Finished off last campaign won by long-neck Gold Coast Poly Cl5 September 30 2023 over 1200m defeating Serigala with 54kg at $2.30. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by nose Gold Coast Poly 3yo Bm60 July 22 2023 over 1100m defeating Connelly with 52.5kg at $7.50. Will be better for the run.
8
BROOKE AINSWORTH
Pink And White Quarters, Grey Sleeves, Pink Cap
6 8x8x7 LENNIC
SCOTT MORRISEY
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
J P Morrisey & Mrs K F Morrisey
Second-up today. Last outing 7th of 11 at Doomben Bm70 on February 22 over 1110m, 4.5 len behind Town Crier carrying 58.5kg at $5. At only start last preparation couldn't go on with it; 8th of 10 at Doomben F&M Bm78 on November 27 over 1110m, slow going 6 len behind Cherry Rose with 55.5kg at $16. Plenty of improvement to come.
2
NOZI TOMIZAWA
Cerise, Gold Sash And Cap
7 8x540 MY ELOISE
BEAU GORMAN
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
J R Hohenhaus, J N C Wright & L Hohenhaus
Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 10 at Beaudesert Cl3 on February 6 over 1100m, 12 len behind Chief Witness carrying 58.5kg at $21. The start before that 4th in a small field at Dalby Hcp on February 1 over 1000m, 3 len behind On Hold with 55kg at $6. Likely to find this out of reach.
1
OLIVIA KENDAL
Multicoloured Checks, Black Sleeves And Cap
8 600x4 I AM FEARLESS
GLENN RICHARDSON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
S J Kirk, Mrs S M J Kirk, B E Kirk & Mrs T J Kirk
Second-up. First-up after four months in a small field at Wandoan Hcp on March 1 over 900m, 5 len behind Keenzap carrying 55kg at $3. Previously second-up of 7 at Toowoomba Bm70 on November 2 over 870m, 5.5 len behind Big Sky Country carrying 60kg at $17. Others are preferred.
9
HANNAH RICHARDSON
Emerald Green, Pink Maltese Cross
9 1246x BEACHSIDE BABE
DAVID MURPHY
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
M S Swindale, R J Grimsey & Mrs F D Grimsey
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at Gold Coast Poly Bm65 October 12 over 1100m, 2 len behind Les Girls with 56.5kg at $4. Previously first up; fifth of 9 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Hcp June 16 over 1000m, soft track; 1.2 len behind Enterprise Lucia with 55kg at $7.50. Among the chances.
11
Gold, Navy Blue Halves, Sleeves And Cap, Gold Cuffs
10 10x32 BEITSOO
MARK PALMER
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
J P Kennedy, M S Noonan, I A Noonan, Ms S A Noonan, L F Hoey, D Speziale, J W Mathews, M A Palmer, P W Shepherd & Mrs T J Shepherd
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 9 at Kilcoy Bm55 on January 26 over 800m, 0.5 len behind It's Hells Bells with 59kg at $2.80. Second-up 2nd of 10 at Gatton Bm58 on February 8 over 860m, nose behind Albion Square carrying 56.5kg at $11. Fitter now and making headway. Expected to feature.
12
MARK DU PLESSIS
Purple, White Crossed Sashes, White And Royal Blue Striped Sleeves
11 23614 ALBION SQUARE
BRIAN GENTLE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
P D Gray & Mrs P M Gray
Most recently in a small field at this track Cl4 on March 1 over 800m, 4 len behind Enuff Pills with 52.5kg at $12. The start before that won by a nose at Gatton Bm58 February 8 over 860m defeating Beitsoo carrying 57.5kg at $6. Passing.
6
COLLEEN KRAHNEN
Red, Yellow Diamond Band, White Collar, Sleeves And Cap
12 7x299 BUN IN THE OVEN
BRIAN GENTLE
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
P D Gray
Dual acceptor. At the latest run second last of 10 at Gatton 0 - 55 on February 28 over 1075m, 7 len behind Mr Polar carrying 58kg at $21. Before that second last of 10 at Gatton Bm58 on February 8 over 860m, 5.5 len behind Albion Square carrying 57kg at $6.50. Looks tested in this line-up.
2
Red, Yellow Diamond Band, White Collar, Sleeves And Cap
13 67086 MAYBE SMART
BRIAN GENTLE
5YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
P D Gray & Mrs P M Gray
Dual acceptor. Most recently eased back early on 6th of 11 at Ballina Cl3 on February 14 over 1250m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Clubhouse carrying 55kg at $101. The run before that got back early 8th of 12 at Gatton 0 - 58 on January 19 over 1400m, 8 len behind Fiery Ring carrying 54kg at $41. Doubt she will improve winning record today.
8
Red, Yellow Diamond Band, White Collar, Sleeves And Cap