Doomben   11 Jun 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

MULLINS LAWYERS BENCHMARK 68 Handicap 2060m

Track: Good 4   Clear (Max: 19)   Rail: +9m Entire. (Pent: 5.92)  

Genuine tempo with Mingardos, Tarex and Kind Wish up front. Archibald-trained METCALFE (12) is third-up and ready to fire at the each-way quote. Stepped up to 1800m last time, and he's been tried in stronger races. Tumbles in weight, and that brings him right into it. JEALOUS (4) was expected to win here two weeks ago over a mile, and things didn't work out. She's suited to middle distances and would have these covered at best. Craig Williams sticks aboard, and she just needs average luck in the run. FIRE AND LIGHT (10) just missed this track and trip in a CL1 and also has plenty of weight relief. He may sit closer today from an inside barrier and is on a 7-day return. He can improve again and has claims. FIRST INNINGS (2) missed 1L at the Gold Coast in tougher grade, sharply improved. Jumps from the outside gate, but will hit the line. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Metcalfe each way.
1 77467 SIZZLING GAL
LIAM BIRCHLEY
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 61.0KG
Wessel Thoroughbreds (C Wessel), M A McLean, T J Lynch, J R Hickey, Obes Nobodies (G O'Brien), G Boonkkamp, C Witherspoon, D E Oates, Marshall Thoroughbreds (P Marshall), Mrs A M Hickey, Mrs A Tucker, Mrs A B Speers, Mrs L Jones, I McLean, T Carmichael, Ms H Stewardson, P Mccarthy & Miss C Birchley
Useful mare. Most recently 7th of 12 at Eagle Farm Cl6 on May 31 over 1600m, slow going 10 len behind Demon Darb carrying 54kg at $26. Before that 6th of 15 at this track Bm85 on May 17 over 1600m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Fukubana carrying 52kg at $31. Is capable on her day.
3
TAHLIA FENLON
White, Blue Stars, Blue Sleeves, White Stars
2 x0872 FIRST INNINGS
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
M J Hughes, C E J & C J W Stewart
Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Gold Coast Bm78 on May 23 over 2213m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Akrotiri carrying 54.5kg at $16. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 11 at Eagle Farm Bm68 on May 7 over 2169m, slow going 6 len behind Ichiban carrying 58kg at $26. Has to be considered.
12
DAMIEN THORNTON
Stewart Tartan, White Sleeves And Cap
3 0x247 FEATHERTOP
MATTHEW DUNN
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
OTI Racing (Mgr: TF Henderson),Murumba Racing(Mgr: J Blight),M P Stone,Mrs A Stone,J pence,Mrs J Spence,Webbmck Racing(Mgr: L Webb),J Gurrieri,I J Corazzol,Goldmount Lodge Pty Ltd(Mgr:Ms D Sulivan),Mrs M Anderson,S Anderson,J Fish,Mrs V Madden,L Dummett,Miss G Solomon-Innes,F Vernon & Mrs D Sherrin
Most recently 7th of 16 at Scone Highway-C3 on May 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Fiorsum Fred carrying 57kg at $8. Before that 4th of 10 at this track Bm68 on April 23 over 1660m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Express Payment carrying 59kg at $10. Struggle again.
10
A MALLYON
Navy Blue And Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
4 4x344 JEALOUS
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Sutton Park Racing (Mgr: M S Sowerby)
Useful mare. Last start 4th of 12 at this track Bm68 on May 28 over 1600m, 5 len behind New Joy with 58.5kg at $3.20. The start before that 4th of 13 at this track Bm78 on May 17 over 1350m, in the wet; 2 len behind Super Duck carrying 53.5kg at $4.80. Tough to beat.
10
CRAIG WILLIAMS
Dark Blue, White Flames, Striped Sleeves
5 3x131 CANADIAN EXPRESS
MICHAEL MORRISON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
M A K Morrison, B L Darby, P W Traill, Red Star Racing (Mgr: A Dejanovic), Pig Sty (Mgr: A Alai), A M C Pearson, S U Liyanasuriya, R A Farrell, A Latina, A Mendes, M Romeo & B D Clarke
Useful type. At the latest run came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Beaudesert Cl3 May 26 over 1650m in soft going defeating Katdeel carrying 58kg at $5. The run before that 3rd of 11 at Ipswich Cl4 on May 14 over 1680m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Super Chilled with 52kg at $26. Won last start but this harder.
9
LUKE P DEMPSEY
Navy Blue, Gold Sash, Crimson Striped Sleeves, Crimson And Navy Blue Hooped Cap, Gold Pom Pom
6 24x79 BITOFTHEBLARNEY
CHRIS WALLER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
A J A Bosma, P R Baker, T J Cunneen, P C Faul, G F Wade, C D Prescott, P J Barker, B F Grafas, J W D'Arcy, M A McLaughlan, Mrs C G Donaldson, Mrs L Robinson, Ms S E Stewart & A J Prescott
Third-up today. First-up 7th of 9 at Ipswich Bm68 on May 14 over 1500m, slow going 5 len behind New Joy with 57.5kg at $19. Second run from a spell 9th of 12 at this track Bm68 on May 28 over 1600m, 7 len behind New Joy with 57.5kg at $41. Has the job ahead this time.
8
KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
Navy Blue, White Band And Go Racing Logo, Armbands And Cap
7 48557 KIND WISH
LOUISE WHITE
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
L Nichols & Mrs S M Nichols
Most recently 7th of 11 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on May 30 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Misting carrying 57kg at $5. Before that 5th of 11 at Eagle Farm Bm68 on May 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Akrotiri carrying 58kg at $20. Tested again.
6
M RODD
Red, White Checks, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
8 91333 FRIEND IN NEED
MARYANN BROSNAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ms M D Brosnan & Ms J L Upston
Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Gold Coast Bm65 on June 7 over 1800m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Twigman carrying 57kg at $16. The run before that 3rd of 11 at Beaudesert Cl3 on May 26 over 1650m, slow going 1.3 len behind Canadian Express carrying 57.5kg at $16. Has ability but this looks a tough assignment.
15
COBI VITLER
White, Black Seams
9 46536 TAREX
LAWRIE MAYFIELD-SMITH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
P D Alroe, C C Lean & S S Lean,Miss E Mayfield-Smith
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on May 30 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Misting carrying 55.5kg at $18. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Ipswich Bm62 on May 5 over 1710m, 0.6 len behind Better Yet with 57kg at $6.50. Happy to overlook.
5
BAILEY WHEELER
White, Dark Blue Stars, Red Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
10 23143 FIRE AND LIGHT
WILLIAM KROPP
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
G J Wippell, E J Wippell, Mrs A E Wippell & Miss IH Wippell
Racing well. Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track Cl1-Mdnsw on June 4 over 2040m, slow going 1.2 len behind Mazis with 60kg at $16. The start before that 4th of 12 at Toowoomba Cl1-Sw on May 17 over 1625m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Zou Big Boy carrying 60kg at $3.50. Decent claims.
1
CEJAY GRAHAM
Pink, Lime Green Sleeves, Pink Cap
11 89x44 HELL FOLLOWS
CHRIS ANDERSON
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Obi-Run Kenobi Racing (Mgr: B Stone)
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 14 at Sunshine Coast Bm62 on May 3 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind I'm Heroic with 58kg at $31. Second run from a spell ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 11 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on May 30 over 1800m, on heavy track; 1.1 len behind Misting with 56.5kg at $10. Has ability but needs to lift.
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RON STEWART
Maroon, Gold Quarters And Cap
12 65x46 METCALFE
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Ridgmont (Mgr: M Cunningham), A Smith, M Gray, G J Kearney, G L Bridgement, Turf Racing (Mgr: P E Crowe), R W Mutton, Wintime Racing (Mgr: B R Reader), D N Dunk, Ms S J Buckley, F Valeri, A T B N I (Mgr: T Cridland), B R Turville, Ms J V Borg & J P Toohey
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up from last on the turn 4th of 7 at Ipswich Cl2-Sw on May 5 over 1350m, 1.5 len behind Captain Fenkel carrying 58kg at $16. Last start 6th of 14 at Sunshine Coast Bm58 on May 25 over 1800m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind La Cometa carrying 60.5kg at $6. Can improve. Hard to beat if he brings his A-game.
7
EMILY LANG
Navy, Gold Sash, Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
13 8x048 MINGARDOS
RYAN TYRELL
3YO  BROWN  COLT 55.0KG
M J Finney & Mrs V M Finney
Most recently 8th of 11 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on May 30 over 1800m, in the wet; 5 len behind Misting with 57kg at $8. The race before that 4th of 14 at Ipswich Cl1 on May 21 over 1690m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Sunny Disposition with 57.5kg at $26. Not keen.
4
MARK DU PLESSIS
Silver, Black Epaulettes And Cap, Silver Star
14 37158 MAGADAN
KIM LOY
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
T J Lally, J Tukukino, J Davies, L Janssen, J L Davies, S J Nicholson, Ms K A Loy, Ms J Baker, D McKenzie, Mrs L West-Longstaff, Ms G Rozynski & A J Robinson
Last start 8th of 11 at Toowoomba Bm62 on May 17 over 1890m, on heavy track; 13 len behind Malecon with 58kg at $4.40. The run before that 5th of 14 at Warwick Bm58 on May 2 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Fire And Light carrying 60kg at $6.50. Passing.
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Maroon, White KL And Stars, White Seams, Stars Cap And Pom Pom
15 2x480 JUDGE JACK
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
Yarramalong Stud (Mgr: W R L Foster)
Useful gelding. At the latest run ran last of 12 at Ipswich 3yo Hcp on May 21 over 2180m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind Existential Bob carrying 52.5kg at $17. Before that 8th of 11 at Eagle Farm 3yo Bm70 on May 7 over 1800m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Eclair Encore carrying 56.5kg at $9.50. Hard to have.
2
ROBBIE DOLAN
Red And Navy Blue Halves, White Band And Armbands, Navy Blue Cap With Pom Pom
16 64183 FORCE ME
GARRY HUTCHESSON
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Hogan Bloodstock (Mgr: P D Hogan)
Returns from a 39-day let-up. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Casino Bm50 on May 3 over 1900m, on a wet track; 2.75 len behind The Khan carrying 55.5kg at $14. The start before that 8th of 10 at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 on April 19 over 2000m, 12 len behind Kareem carrying 52kg at $15. Others make more appeal.
3
Pink, Black And Gold Checked Sash And Cap
17 x9160 LIBERTY PARK
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
K Y E Yue
Useful type. Most recently ran last of 14 at this track in the G3 Rough Habit on May 17 over 2000m, on a wet track; 23 len behind Imperialist carrying 57kg at $21. The run before that 6th of 13 at Eagle Farm Cl3-Sw on May 3 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Piraeus with 58kg at $13.
13
RYAN MALONEY
Turquoise, Gold Epaulettes, Gold And Turquoise Hooped Sleeves, Striped Cap