Kilcoy   12 Apr 2025
 
GOING: H(8)

KEITH BEAVIS & CARL BARTELS MEMORIAL BEST MATES CUP BENCHMARK 58 Handicap 1900m

Track: HVY9     Rail: True.  

Moderate pace from Onomatopoeia taking it up with Pride An' Joy and Force Me on his back. LYNDALL (6) has been freshened since winning here on a good track just over 7 weeks ago. This is only slightly harder, and a soft track won't be a hindrance. She has won third up in the past, and can double the dose. ONOMATOPOEIA (1) put together a brace of wins in January and has been fourth in 2 subsequent starts. He has not missed a cheque in 4 starts over this trip, including a win, and will be hard to hold out again. THE PROPHECY (5) won her maiden at the Sunshine Coast by a nose in her penultimate start and then just battled on a testing track there 6 days ago. She is nicely placed in this, and can bounce straight back into the money. KENSHIN MARU (3) will be peaking third up and will find this easier than his last start at Eagle Farm 17 days ago. He will be peaking third up and a wet track will see his chances soar. Each way. JUMEIRAH TRIANGLE (2) won fresh up before needing the run over a similar trip at Toowoomba last week. He will be sharper third up. Stick with him. SUGGESTED PLAY: Lyndall to win.
1 31144 ONOMATOPOEIA
NICK KEAL
4YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
R E Davis
Racing well. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Toowoomba Bm65 on March 28 over 1625m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Who Ordered Dafish carrying 56kg at $14. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Gatton Bm60 on January 28 over 2000m, 4 len behind Sir Beveridge carrying 61.5kg at $4.40. Great chance to atone.
2
CHLOE LOWE
Red, Black Horseshoes And Sleeves
2 15x10 JUMEIRAH TRIANGLE
JAMES HEPWORTH
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J A Hepworth & Ms N L Jackson
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a head at Beaudesert Cl4 March 17 over 1650m defeating Diaco carrying 54kg at $26. Last start ran last of 10 at Toowoomba Bm58 on April 5 over 1890m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Shake'n'bake carrying 57kg at $21. Expected to do much better.
5
MONTANA PHILPOT
Red, Yellow Quarters, Halved Sleeves, Quartered Cap
3 22x64 KENSHIN MARU
LOUISE WHITE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms L A White, D J Kelso, M B Heath, P M West, D M Westaway, P J Bracher, N R Gibson, Ms B Kruck, K J Mcleod, Ms S L Williams, J D Wilson, G F Martin, Miss L A Campbell & M McCullough
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Bm62 on March 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Central Park carrying 55.5kg at $26. Second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Eagle Farm Bm65 on March 26 over 1800m, slow going 2.75 len behind Calm Seeker carrying 56kg at $12. Looks ready to win.
3
ROB THORBURN
Light Blue, Grey Diamond Checks, Diamond Armbands
4 67323 ATLANTIC ROYAL
PAUL JENKINS
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs R L Saunders & B W Saunders
Dual acceptor. Racing well. Most recently 3rd of 10 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on April 6 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Central Park with 54kg at $14. The run before that came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Sunshine Coast Bm58 on March 16 over 1800m, on a slow track; nose behind Firebolt carrying 57kg at $17. Has ability and is expected to run well.
2
Turquoise, White Star, Armbands And Cap
5 08616 THE PROPHECY
MORGAN BUTLER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms B M Moffat, Ms M R Newton, L Gismondo, R R Wall & Mrs K L O'Neill
Dual acceptor. At the latest run got back early 6th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on April 6 over 1800m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Central Park carrying 54kg at $6.50. The race before that came from midfield and won by a nose at Sunshine Coast Mdn March 23 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Zoular carrying 55kg at $10. Can bounce back sharply.
6
BRANDON LERENA
Cerise, Royal Blue Lightning Bolts Vee, Lightning Bolt Sleeves And Cap
6 x0x81 LYNDALL
PAULA BARRON
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs P L Barron, Mrs S A O'Sullivan & Ms P H Newham
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Not raced for 53 days. First-up ran last of 8 at Ipswich Cl5 on February 5 over 1350m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Northern Decree carrying 54kg at $151. Second-up won by 2.25 len at this track Bm55 February 18 over 1900m defeating Nitroglycerine carrying 54.5kg at $10. One of the chances.
4
JADE HAMPSON
Gold, Green Star, Striped Sleeves
7 86x96 PRIDE AN' JOY
LEIGH WANLESS
6YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
L D Wanless
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resumes off a 42 day letup. Resuming second last of 10 at Gayndah 0 - 50 on February 15 over 1000m, 11 len behind Craiglea Bronte with 55.5kg at $11. Second run from a spell 6th of 9 at Gympie Bm50 on March 1 over 1470m, 8 len behind Claudius carrying 54.5kg at $6. Prefer to see her back in form.
7
MINONETTE KENNEDY
Gold, Green Star, Stars On Sleeves, Gold Cap, Green Star
8 08245 SUMMER STAR
JASON EDWARDS
8YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs A M Edwards & R B Woods
Comes off a 53 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 10 at this track Bm55 on February 18 over 1900m, 4.5 len behind Lyndall carrying 55.5kg at $13. The run before that 4th of 10 at this track Bm50 on January 26 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Belle's Boy with 59kg at $5.50. Will need to improve sharply.
8
N THOMAS
Lime Green, Black Eagle, Seams, Sleeves And Cap
9 76364 FORCE ME
GARRY HUTCHESSON
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Hogan Bloodstock (Mgr: P D Hogan)
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Gold Coast Poly Bm60 on April 5 over 1900m, 6 len behind Watermelon carrying 52.5kg at $41. Before that 6th of 10 at Beaudesert Cl4 on March 17 over 1650m, 4 len behind Jumeirah Triangle carrying 54kg at $20. Maybe a place perhaps.
1
SARIAH CHAMPKIN
Pink, Black And Gold Checked Sash And Cap
10 7x007 WINSTON BLUE
NEIL HOCKING
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Mr S Rane
Last start second last of 8 at Gold Coast Poly Bm62 on March 29 over 2000m, 7 len behind Forum One carrying 55kg at $61. The start before that ran last of 10 at Sunshine Coast Bm58 on March 16 over 1800m, slow going 5.5 len behind Firebolt with 55kg at $101. Hard to make a case.
4
Light Blue, Gold Stars, Dark Blue Sleeves
11 50090 TERMITE
GRANT FORGE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
G J Forge
Dual acceptor. Most recently ran last of 13 at Eagle Farm Cl3 on April 5 over 1805m, slow going 16 len behind Fioprospero carrying 52kg at $201. The start before that raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm70 on March 22 over 1830m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Fioprospero with 52kg at $151. Likely to go around at long odds again.
9
AMY GRAHAM
Yellow, Red Maltese Cross, Striped Sleeves And Red Cap