Cairns 29 May 2025
GOING: G(4)
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CAIRNS CAR BROKERS BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 950m Track: GOOD 4 Clouds (Max: 27) Rail: +1m 1000m-300m; True Remainder . (Pent: 5.95) |
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Expecting Viburnum to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sharp trip. AMNESTY (5) was back on track when beaten 1L in a 65 at Townsville. Keeps the top hoop and maps for a soft run. Fully fit now, and she can go on with the job. VALENKI (3) finished hard to miss a whisker here first-up in stronger. Carries more weight, but he has more to give and should go close. VIBURNUM (6) resumed in Open grade at Mt Isa and found one better. Ran some nice races last preparation at this level on the turf, and he rides the speed. Proven second up and don't underestimate. LOUD NOISE (4) resumed in the Valenki race and was also nudged out. The veteran also carries plenty of weight but should be around the mark. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sticking with Amnesty.
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| 1 | x977x |
PRINCIPESSA
ALWYN BAILEY 6YO B/BR MARE 64.0KG Ryland Thoroughbreds, D Deng, Miss R Hausler, M Richmond & C Britton Mare back from a spell of eight months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Townsville Hcp October 13 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Turbeau carrying 59kg at $13. First up last campaign ninth of 11 at this track Cl6-Sw September 14 over 950m, soft track; 8 len behind All Time Legend carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. Later. |
8 LAUREN GUERNIER |
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| 2 | 22233 |
CROWNING MOMENT
FRED WIELAND 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 62.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), J R McDonald, B J McDonald & T W Hedley Useful type. Most recently 3rd in a small field at Gordonvale Hcp on May 10 over 1100m, 0.9 len behind Overlord carrying 56kg at $2.20. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Mt Garnet Hcp on May 3 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Lidder Valley carrying 57kg at $2.20. Don't underestimate. |
2 N THOMAS |
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| 3 | 254x2 |
VALENKI
ROY CHILLEMI 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald Second-up. First-up after four months ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 at this track Hcp on May 15 over 950m, slow going neck behind Speed Legend carrying 54kg at $16. Previously second-up 6th of 13 at Townsville Bm65 on July 7 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Lady Rain with 57.5kg at $6. In the money second up in the past and has to be considered. |
7 JACKSON MURPHY |
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| 4 | 130x3 |
LOUD NOISE
TREVOR & PETER ROWE 8YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG C A A Little Second-up. First-up after six months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at this track Hcp on May 15 over 950m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Speed Legend carrying 55kg at $19. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at Mt Garnet Sw on May 3 2024 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Tiger Legend carrying 61.5kg at $6. Minor hope. |
4 CHRIS MEEHAN |
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| 5 | x6491 |
AMNESTY
STEPHEN MASSINGHAM 5YO BAY MARE 59.0KG T W Hedley, T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald Last start won by 1.0 len at Townsville Bm65 May 16 over 1000m defeating Keep On Running with 60kg at $5.50. Before that second last of 10 at Townsville Bm70 on April 27 over 1000m, 17 len behind Booming Lad with 57.5kg at $8.50. Back in form and can make it two on the bounce. |
3 R WIGGINS |
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| 6 | 217x2 |
VIBURNUM
SHRYN GABRIEL-ROYES 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Ms S P Royes, Miss C Russo, C J Royes & C Russo Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd in a small field at Mt Isa Hcp on April 26 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Hang Five with 59kg at $2.80. Previously second-up won by 3.5 len at Townsville 0 - 55 May 17 2024 over 1000m defeating Wicklow Lass carrying 54kg at $3.80. Fitter and will be tough to beat. |
1 M J MCDONALD |
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| 7 | 7539x |
THATFEELSBETTER
JOHN MANZELMANN 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG J H Manzelmann First-up. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Cloncurry Cl6 October 11 over 1200m, 12 len behind Metal Rock with 62kg at $8.50. First up last campaign seventh of 9 at this track Bm70 March 3 2024 over 950m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Regal Conqueror carrying 58.5kg at $21. Will need this hitout. |
10 TAHLIA FENLON |
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| 8 | 1324x |
BOLD FEELING
TREVOR & PETER ROWE 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG J D Smith, M J Yelaska & G Smith First-up. Finished off last preparation fourth in a small field at this track Bm65 November 22 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Lidder Valley carrying 60kg at $3. Previously first up; sixth of 10 at this track Bm65 August 1 over 950m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Well In Sight carrying 58kg at $51. The betting will be key. |
9 JASON TAYLOR |
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| 9 | x436x |
CARESSING RUPERT
SHARLEE HOFFMAN 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG K Capra, Mrs M Capra, T M Blacklaw, C A Blacklaw, LB Blennerhassett, J L Piccone & P A Piccone Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 13 at Townsville Bm70 May 17 2024 over 1000m, 3 len behind Northern Pride with 56kg at $9.50. Previously first up; fourth in a small field at this track Cl6-Sw April 22 2024 over 950m, soft track; 2 len behind Missile Thunder with 54kg at $8. Looking to others. |
5 RACHEL SHRED |
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| 10 | 437x7 |
BELLA BIANCA
ALLAN HOLMES 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG A E Holmes, A Parnell, Mrs B Parnell & C A Holmes Second-up. Comes off a 40-day let-up. First-up after five months 7th of 9 at this track Bm50 on April 19 over 950m, slow going 6 len behind Threebrothers carrying 55kg at $8. Previously second-up second last of 7 at Atherton Bm45 on September 28 over 1000m, 6 len behind Wave The Wand with 61kg at $4. No easier this time and unlikely to threaten. |
6 TY WHEELER |
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