Doomben   01 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

LARRY CASSIDY BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1600m

Track: SOFT6   Rain (Max: 24)   Rail: +0.5m Entire. (Pent: 6.22)  

Pace looks sure to be genuine with More Trouble and November Falls matching motors, closely followed by Demon Darb. MORE TROUBLE (4) was a touch disappointing last time out but go on the Sunny Coast victory when resuming. Can bounce back from the inside marble. The well-related UNTIL VALHALLA (9) (half to G1 winner Sofia Rosa) gets in well at the weights with the 1.5kg claim and can feature if she brings her best. RHUVAAL (15) has strung back-to-back wins together and cannot be ignored. NOVEMBER FALLS (16) comes under notice here after a solid performance at Kembla Grange last time out. Fitter and in the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 4,9,15,16.
1 0x672 CACOFONIX
TONY & MADDYSEN SEARS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Schooner Racing (Mgr: D Gremmo)
Most recently 2nd of 8 at this track Cl5 on March 19 over 1640m, head behind Smart Legend carrying 56kg at $15. Before that 7th of 10 at this track Cl4 on February 26 over 1350m, 2.25 len behind Chief Witness with 59.5kg at $20. Others read better. This looks a stern test.
6
CODY COLLIS
Royal Blue, White Southern Cross Stars And Stars Sleeves, White Cap
2 760x0 BOLD BOURBON
PETER ROBL
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
C Sita, M R Powell, Mrs L R Lowe & J Bono
Second-up. First-up after seven months second last of 12 at Gold Coast Cl6 on March 15 over 1400m, 7 len behind Shihab with 54kg at $101. Previously second-up eased back early on 8th of 12 at Caulfield Bm84 on April 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Regal Azmon carrying 57kg at $26. Unlikely to be competitive.
5
BORIS THORNTON
Black, Red Band, Star Sleeves, Black And Red Quartered Cap
3 5x818 SUPER CHILLED
CHRIS WALLER
5YO  B/BR  MARE 61.0KG
P G Kelly, Mrs S R Kelly, J M Kelly, Mrs A D Kelly, J F Kelly, Mrs J M Kelly, M G Monks & Mrs J M Monks
Most recently eased back early on 8th of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm80 on March 15 over 1820m, 3.5 len behind Kipling's Journey carrying 56kg at $26. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len at Ipswich Bm70 February 12 over 1690m on a soft track defeating Texas carrying 59kg at $2.80. Not one of the main chances.
12
RYAN MALONEY
Black, White Checks, Black Sleeves, White Cap
4 46x16 MORE TROUBLE
JACK BRUCE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Jack Bruce Racing, P J Galvin, B Arlington, M D Blundell, J S Bromley, P J Elmore, J M Hunter, S D Jolly, A W Kam, J I Mcclelland, M W T McDonald, D B McLusky, J P Ohanessian, M J Paterson, Snake & Rusty Racing (Mgr: J Elmore) & T D Armstrong
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at Sunshine Coast Cl2 February 28 over 1400m defeating Better Be Slick with 58kg at $4.40. Second-up 6th of 8 at this track Bm70 on March 19 over 1350m, 1.1 len behind Demitasse carrying 58kg at $1.80. Worth another try.
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M HARLEY
Maroon, Navy Seams And Cap
5 34286 TEXAS
BRIAN SMITH
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs L R Lowe, S Howarth, B Nicholson & I Horswell
Last start eased back early on 6th of 12 at Gold Coast Bm70 on March 15 over 1700m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Tuhinga with 60.5kg at $19. The run before that second last of 9 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on March 1 over 1400m, 7 len behind Set To Shine with 57kg at $41. Prefer to see him back in form.
9
ELIONE CHAVES
Black, Red Band, Star Sleeves, Black And Red Quartered Cap
6 07x86 VIVENZO
MICHAEL MORRISON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Golf Kings Racing (Mgr: M J Robertson), M A Atkinson, Miss D R Atkinson, C J Atkinson & M A K Morrison
Second run back. First-up after six months second last of 9 at Sunshine Coast Bm70 on March 16 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Galifianakis with 57kg at $61. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Townsville Hcp on July 28 over 1609m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Speed Legend carrying 56kg at $11. Doesn't look a major threat in this.
6
JAG GUTHMANN-CHESTER
Black, Hot Pink Dachshund, Sleeves With Black Dachshunds, Black Cap With Hot Pink Dachshunds
7 4x983 GENETIC FREAK
ADAM CAMPTON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Strong Bloodstock, S F Wood, Strong Bloodstock G F, D Lee, J Compton, T C Scott, T A Gale, P S Dhillon, S L McAlister, C S Thomas, Coffey Bloodstock, B Howell, Smash Crew Racing, D Byron, A S Gage, J Chapman, P S Gage, M Bradstock, M Byron & A R Madigan
At the latest run came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm65 on March 15 over 1400m, 4 len behind Heyoka with 60kg at $14. The race before that 8th of 14 at Gold Coast Bm65 on February 22 over 1300m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Ocean Alps with 60.5kg at $21. Wide draw too testing.
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Navy Blue, Strong Bloodstock Logo, Navy Blue Sleeves, White And Old Gold Chevrons, Old Gold Cap
8 0x538 DEMON DARB
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs A Borges, B R Thomas, Mrs L J Bruhn, S W Bruhn, C J Norris, J Norris, Mrs A M Norris, P M Hall, L Young, D R Stirling, D Gardiner, N R Stirling, Shock Load Industries, Broady Cats & Stayers & Sprinters
At the latest run 8th of 12 at Gold Coast Bm70 on March 15 over 1700m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Tuhinga with 59.5kg at $4.80. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at this track Cl4 on February 26 over 1350m, 0.6 len behind Chief Witness carrying 57kg at $3.60. Prefer to see him back in form.
10
BAILEY WHEELER
Navy Blue, White Osher Group Logo, Navy Blue Cap, White Spot
9 30249 UNTIL VALHALLA
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Mailbag Bloodstock, B D King, H Kelly, A T Hood, Mrs K Hood, J C Byrne, S T Di Muccio, D P Hannay, P Terzis, Mrs J A Terzis, D W Flett, P Kelly, B T Ryan, M Ryan, F A Stivala, J P Green, M N Ryan & BTX Racing
Half-sister to Group 1 winner Sofia Rosa. Last start 9th of 11 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on March 15 over 1400m, 6 len behind Space Tracker with 55.5kg at $7. The start before that 4th of 9 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on March 1 over 1400m, 2 len behind Set To Shine with 55.5kg at $6.50. Capable of a big run.
2
EMILY LANG
Deep Navy, Mailbag Bloodstock Logo, White With Orange Spots Sleeves And Cap
10 68x26 KALUMBURU
LINDSAY HATCH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Klemley Park (Mgr: Ms S M Leyshan), P Dostal, P J Gibson, K J M McMahon, R B Bycroft, G Bycroft, Mrs S E Williams, J J Williams, Miss K M Smith & B L Williams
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 10 at Eagle Farm Cg&E Bm70 on February 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Caspernova carrying 54kg at $26. Second run from a spell from last on the turn 6th of 10 at Gold Coast Gold Jewel on March 15 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Red Defcon carrying 52kg at $7.50. Capable of sharp improvement.
5
N CALLOW
Red, White Sash With Hooped Sleeves
11 52654 MOONAN ME
MICHAEL LAKEY
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
C J Garrard
At the latest run 4th of 7 at Gold Coast Hcp on March 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Toesonthenose with 52kg at $14. The run before that eased back early on 5th of 7 at Ipswich Hcp on March 13 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind La Amigo with 52kg at $19. Difficult to recommend.
7
ROBBIE DOLAN
Blue, Red And White Checks
12 26x11 VORACIOUS
TONY GOLLAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
YES Bloodstock (Mgr: B F Sokolski), A Kheir, G Papadakos, C D Mathieson, R G Huxley, P J Prendergast & R G Dadd
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up favourite; won by 1.5 len at Toowoomba Bm58 February 16 over 1300m defeating Touch Of Gracie with 60.5kg at $2.80. Second run from a spell favourite; won by 3 len at Eagle Farm Cl3-Sw March 12 over 1400m in soft going defeating Valantino Roc with 58.5kg at $2.60. Key runner in this line-up.
4
ANGELA JONES
Grey, Black And Olive Tartan, Olive Sleeves, Black Cap, Black Pom Pom
13 33152 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
At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Eagle Farm Cl2-Sw on March 12 over 1600m, slow going 1.1 len behind She's Got Veuve carrying 60kg at $2.05. Before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 5th of 14 at this track Bm70 on February 22 over 1615m, 4 len behind Shadow Power with 58.5kg at $3.50. Made headway last time. Looks tough to stop again.
11
RYAN MALONEY
Hot Pink, Navy Blue Checked Band, Yellow Sleeves, Navy Blue And Yellow Checked Cap
14 359x3 ALLHALLOWTIDE
MATTHEW DUNN
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen) & M J Chittick
Second run back. First-up after nine months held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Eagle Farm Cl3-Sw on March 12 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Voracious with 58.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Newcastle Bm64 on February 17 2024 over 1600m, slow going 1.0 len behind Mad Deel with 59kg at $4. Prepared to risk in this line-up.
4
DAMIEN THORNTON
Maroon, White Eagle, White Cap
15 x3311 RHUVAAL
JOHN DANN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
J Dann, M J Beer, K M Beer, C J Beer, P Hennessy, R L Cousins, J G Benz, G Thorley, M J Turnham & Mrs I A Turnham
At the latest run favourite; won by a nose at Eagle Farm Cl1 March 12 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Simply Excels with 56kg at $2.50. The run before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Sunshine Coast Mdn-Sw February 14 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Some Style with 55.5kg at $5. Looks a definite winning hope.
8
COURTNEY BELLAMY
Royal Blue, White And Gold Sash And Armbands, White Quartered Cap
16 48x63 NOVEMBER FALLS
MITCHELL BEER
5YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
C E Holt, M Dyordyevic, R H Sloane, M J Davidson, Simanna Racing (Mgr: S D Jennings), M D Beer, M Harris, Spirited Girls (Mgr: Ms A L Baker) & B R Young
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 6th of 8 at Canterbury Mares Bm64 on February 14 over 1250m, slow going 2.25 len behind Just Glamourous with 57kg at $6.50. Last start raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on March 14 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Enter The Dragon with 55kg at $8. Would still prefer to see her repeat that performance before tipping.
3
CEJAY GRAHAM
Royal Blue, Red Vee