THANGOOL   10 Jun 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

FLEXIHIRE BILOELA BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1400m

Track: GOOD 4     Rail: True.  

Strong tempo primarily from Man In The Mirror, Kirella Shores and City Playboy over Imagine That and El Of A Senorita. EL OF A SENORITA (7) is an uber consistent conveyance who has remarkably hit the top-four in 21 of her 22 starts. Hard to knock mares in form and she should be right there when the whips are cracking again. GANGITANO (1) returned in fine fashion with a strong Mackay victory and will have come on even further with that run now under the belt. Can go back-to-back to start the preparation. CITY PLAYBOY (3) has won three from four over this seven-furlong journey and will strip fitter third-up from the spell. Has to be included in calculations. KIRELLA SHORES (9) is a winner over this track and trip and gets in on the minimum weight. May trouble the judge. IMAGINE THAT (4) next best with the 2kg claim. SUGGESTED PLAY: El Of A Senorita to get a well-deserved victory.
1 205x1 GANGITANO
CLINTON TAYLOR
4YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
C K Taylor, M Crosland, Titan Equine Services (Mgr: D J Murray), J Keen, Mrs M Broom, Blackhawks (Mgr: S J Sheppard), S M McDonald, T Farrell, Mrs S J Farrell, O T P (Mgr: J S Galligan), Mrs N McKinstry, Five Eyes Racing (Mgr: C Hess), R Brazil, J B Brazil, Mrs M Dalton, J Dalton & J Morgan
Second run back. First-up after six months raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at Mackay Cl3-Sw May 8 over 1200m defeating El Of A Senorita carrying 58.5kg at $3.60. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Cranbourne Bm64 on October 2 over 1400m, head behind Think Winning with 61kg at $4.50. Leading contender.
6
JUSTIN P STANLEY
Navy Blue, Hot Pink Horseshoe, White Sleeves, White Cap, Hot Pink Horseshoes
2 671x6 MAN IN THE MIRROR
RODNEY HAY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
R T Hay
Second run back. First-up after six months 6th of 9 at Chinchilla Bm60 on May 24 over 1070m, 4.5 len behind Zena Boy with 60.5kg at $15. Previously second-up eased back early on 8th of 10 at Roma on June 22 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Joey Jaws with 60.5kg at $21. Prefer others.
9
AMIE MEISSNER
Light Blue, Black Sleeves, Cerise Armbands And Cap
3 28x18 CITY PLAYBOY
NICK WALSH
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
M Gudinski, P D Davies & C G Jackson
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming won by 2.25 len at this track Cl3-Sw April 28 over 1400m defeating Daunting Lady carrying 61kg at $1.40. Last start faded in the straight 8th of 10 at Rockhampton Bm65 on May 13 over 1400m, slow going 11 len behind Affinity Flyer carrying 59.5kg at $6. Rates highly. Can atone.
5
ASHLEY BUTLER
Black And Red Diamonds, White Sleeves, Purple Cap
4 25169 IMAGINE THAT
JASON DEVINE
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
J L Devine
At the latest run ran last of 9 at Gladstone Sw on May 24 over 1194m, 16 len behind Holiday Dreams with 59.5kg at $7. The start before that second last of 7 at Bowen Sw on May 11 over 1200m, 2 len behind Chalkley carrying 59.5kg at $16. Well placed in this and can return to form.
2
JAIMEE-LEE DEVINE
Red, Gold Diamonds, Black Sleeves And Cap
5 11717 JUST BINGO
DARRYL GARDINER
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
D W Gardiner
Returns from a 37-day let-up. Last start second last of 8 at Rockhampton Bm58 on May 4 over 1300m, slow going 6 len behind Itza Motza carrying 61kg at $11. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at Rockhampton Bm58 April 22 over 1300m on a rain affected track defeating Itza Motza carrying 56kg at $71. Prefer others in this contest.
1
JULIE BUSUTTIN
Gold, Black Stripes, Hooped Sleeves And Cap
6 28378 RED RED WINE
WAYNE BAKER
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs T L Baker & W P Baker
Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 8 at Toowoomba Bm70 on May 24 over 1625m, slow going 25 len behind Ella Te Ama with 55kg at $26. The race before that 7th of 10 at Charleville Bm58 on May 17 over 1400m, 9 len behind Muiron carrying 61kg at $3. Needs to show more.
8
ISABEL JESSOP
Red, Green And Black Stripes
7 32x23 EL OF A SENORITA
CLINTON TAYLOR
5YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
S Mills
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up sat on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Mackay Cl3-Sw on May 8 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Gangitano with 58kg at $5.50. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Rockhampton Cl3 on May 22 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Prince Of Sooview carrying 57kg at $3.50. Sure to prove hard to beat.
7
MS T CHAMBERS
Red, Gold Sleeves, Green Cap And Red Pom Pom
8 02485 PER CAPITA
JORDAN LEE
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
En Avant Racing (Mgr: Ms A Stewart), C J Smith, B S Ciurleo, C J Dawson, B Nicolaou, E J Skinner, T P Rolfe, T T Clark, M T Clark, B R Skinner, J G Arnold, M Brentson, L Northam, H J Lyons & L Brennan
Last start 5th of 10 at Rockhampton Cl3 on May 22 over 1300m, slow going 2.75 len behind Prince Of Sooview with 57.5kg at $26. The start before that 8th of 11 at Warwick Cl3 on May 2 over 1350m, 3 len behind Ariat carrying 55.5kg at $11. Likely to run around at long odds and deservedly so.
4
C MC IVER
Purple, White And Yellow Checked Sash, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
9 41548 KIRELLA SHORES
BOB MURRAY
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
R W Murray & Mrs J Campbell
Last start 4th of 9 at Nanango Bm55 on May 17 over 1200m, 2 len behind Allezizzy carrying 59.5kg at $3. The race before that 5th of 10 at Burrandowan Bm55 on May 10 over 1050m, 3.5 len behind The Shaman carrying 57.5kg at $8. Strong top-three chance on best form.
3
MINONETTE KENNEDY
Yellow, Maroon Vee, Striped Sleeves And Cap