Gatton   13 Jun 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

VALE PETER TOOHILL BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1600m

Track: Good 4     Rail: True Entire .  

Strong early tempo with I Promise You and Luton Hoo leading the way. OUR ORATOR (12) is a consistent conveyance who has hit the top-five at his past seven starts and has won when second-up before. Gets in well at the weights with the claim and another strong showing would not shock. LET FLY (3) hit the frame in her first run for the new stable and will have come on with that effort now in the locker. Shapes as one of the main contenders. LUTON HOO (7) wasn't too far off them in harder company last time out and is drawn to get all the favours from the inside alley. Has claims on best form. SPILL THE SECRET (10) has placed two from two around this circuit and is worth including in the multiples. BOVIDAE (9) saluted here at the latest outing and looks ready for the mile journey now. In the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Our Orator to go one better.
1 x9447 PICKO ROCKS
DONALD BAKER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs P Siebenhausen, S O'Sullivan, P O'Sullivan & L Dunne
At the latest run 7th of 10 at Dalby Bm70 on June 3 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Cape Crusader carrying 58.5kg at $11. The start before that 4th of 8 at Toowoomba Bm70 on May 24 over 1625m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Ella Te Ama with 61.5kg at $5. Maybe a place.
10
LESLIE TILLEY
Royal Blue, Pink Duck, Sleeves And Cap
2 0x998 FISTSOFFURY
STUART KENDRICK
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs T Kendrick, Quilly Park (Mgr: R A Anderson), W L Alley, C M Vincent, Kratzie Racing No. 104 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann), B Kaczynski, S A Coster, B J Fitzpatrick, R J Leaman, Ms B C Wanrooy, G M Vincent & J P Barlow
Comes here off a 48-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 8 at Gold Coast Poly Cl4 on April 26 over 1540m, 7 len behind Awaygoesthebunny carrying 60kg at $7. The start before that ran last of 9 at Ipswich Cl5 on April 9 over 1350m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Quothquan with 59.5kg at $16. Needs to show more.
10
COREY SUTHERLAND
Royal Blue, Red Spot, White Horse Head, Red and White Hooped Sleeves and Seamed Cap, Royal Blue Peak
3 x20x3 LET FLY
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
6YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
M J Alderman, M S S Cumani, J Prior, R J Doyle, D Tiitinen, R M Leeds, M J Smith, Mrs J E McIlroy-Smith, Mrs K M Christian, P A Christian, G W Joslyn, Mrs C J Joslyn, R J Best & M Petroro
Second-up. First-up after eight months made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Dalby Bm70 on June 3 over 1400m, slow going 2.25 len behind Cape Crusader carrying 59.5kg at $13. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Murray Bridge in the LR M Br Cup on October 12 over 1600m, 7 len behind Maracourt with 54kg at $51. Sure to run well.
4
COREY BAYLISS
Navy Blue, Gold Vee, Hooped Sleeves, Seams Cap
4 107x4 ALMONTI
MARK CURRIE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
F Cook, Mrs C Cook, J B Bongiorno, D Sinn, M Bowman, Ms T Dines, P Crowe, Ms C Crowe, T Roberts-Thomson, Dr J Cleeland,T Hamilton, The Platinum Club (W Kratzmann), Three Ways (M Treweek), Plaistowe Racing (B Brunton), Kratzie Racing Fab 4, The Five Devils (Mgr S Brown) & Rocky Mountain
Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 9 at Toowoomba Bm65 on May 24 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Galway Hussler with 58.5kg at $10. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at Swan Hill 0 - 58 June 8 2024 over 1600m defeating Live Life Loud with 60kg at $4. Strong contender on his best form.
11
JUSTIN HUXTABLE
White, Old Gold Diagonal Hearts, Sleeves And Cap
5 9x670 PATMOS ISLAND
HARRY RICHARDSON
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
F J Manwaring & Mrs J G Manwaring
At the latest run ran last of 12 at Doomben Bm68 on May 28 over 1600m, 10 len behind New Joy with 57.5kg at $41. Before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 11 at Eagle Farm Bm68 on May 7 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Akrotiri with 59.5kg at $21. Making up the numbers.
12
JUSTIN P STANLEY
Yellow, Red Sash & Sleeves, Yellow Armbands
6 14459 I PROMISE YOU
WILLIAM KROPP
7YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
W K Kropp
Last start did the work up front then tired second last of 10 at Dalby Bm70 on June 3 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Cape Crusader with 57kg at $10. Before that 5th of 10 at Charleville Bm58 on May 17 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Muiron carrying 69.5kg at $2.90. Has ability and can turn things around.
3
KAYLA JOHNSTON
Blue, White Vee And Sleeves, Blue Armbands, White Cap
7 3xl09 LUTON HOO
DAVID VANDYKE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs A Borges, A Solomon, A Barter, A Bertinato, P Bertinato, A D Dickson, D R Stirling, J P Young, K Treanor & R P Robinson
Most recently 9th of 16 at Doomben Bm68 on May 28 over 1350m, 2.5 len behind Restonica with 58.5kg at $51. The run before that ran last of 12 at Ipswich Bm68 on May 14 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind I Am A Marvel carrying 58.5kg at $20. Can turn that form around in this suitable contest.
1
M HELLYER
Red, White Stars And Armbands
8 110x8 TORQUE LEICA STAR
STUART KENDRICK
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs T Kendrick, T Lalli Cafini, W J Foot, Mrs J C Webster, Mrs V F Betts, G J Webster, P A Lanskey, Ms V Dioszegi, S D Armstrong, D H B Giesemann, G X Ryan, Mrs R Sherrin, Ms A Jackson, I J Corazzol & GoLogic (Mgr: C E Betts)
Second-up. First-up after seven months second last of 9 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm68 on May 18 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Mayne carrying 58kg at $61. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Sunshine Coast Poly Cl3-Sw on May 5 2024 over 1400m, 9 len behind Denied carrying 56.5kg at $41. That run was a bit plain so prefer her later on.
5
ROB THORBURN
Purple, Gold Treble Clef
9 19x01 BOVIDAE
DIANE G MURPHY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
C E Murphy, W Wilkinson, D Zerial, Ms J L Gaunson & M Risio
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 14 at Warwick Bm62 on May 2 over 1200m, 7 len behind Galway Hussler carrying 59kg at $31. Second run from a spell ran on from midfield and won by 0.7 len at this track Cl3 May 23 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Been A Secret with 57kg at $11. Racing well and is among the winning hopes again.
9
KARL ZECHNER
Pink, Brown Checks, White Sleeves, Checked Cap, White Pom Pom
10 08832 SPILL THE SECRET
MICHAEL LAKEY
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Viva Racing (Mgr: M S Lowe), R D Bradshaw, Mrs J L Bradshaw, D Long, Viva Racing (Mgr: M S Lowe) Club, J P Stockham, J Stewart, D Clark, Miss K A Mercer & S Brown
Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at Ipswich Cl4 on May 14 over 1680m, on a slow track; neck behind Super Chilled carrying 54kg at $31. The start before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track Bm65 on April 29 over 1600m, 2 len behind Burleigh Magic carrying 58.5kg at $3.60. Rates highly and can break through.
7
EMILY LANG
Dark Green, Old Gold Horse Symbol, Striped Sleeves And Cap
11 x3474 HUSS ON FIRST
PHILIP MINTER
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs Y M Cahill & Miss F E Cahill
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Dalby Bm70 on June 3 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Cape Crusader carrying 56.5kg at $4.80. The run before that eased back early on 7th of 13 at Ipswich Cl4 on May 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Aldolfito with 55kg at $61. Has been racing well. Can improve and is a top-three contender.
8
GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
Black, White Sleeves, Pale Blue Cap
12 252x2 OUR ORATOR
PATRICK BUSUTTIN
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
T E Rothery, Mrs C L Rothery, J L Johnson-Bannister & B Noonan
Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd of 10 at Dalby Bm70 on June 3 over 1400m, on a slow track; neck behind Cape Crusader carrying 54kg at $18. Previously second-up 18th of 20 at Randwick Little Dance on November 5 over 1600m, 8 len behind St Lawrence carrying 54kg at $201. Fitter and worth following up.
6
JULIE BUSUTTIN
Green, Orange Braces, Orange Cap
13 65581 BELLA BABE
PHYLLIS KALINOWSKI
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
A Barrow
Most recently won by a long-neck at Goondiwindi Bm65 May 31 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Shut Eye with 56kg at $8. Before that 8th of 12 at this track 0 - 62 on May 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Thebarberofseville carrying 57kg at $20. This is a sterner test.
2
COBI VITLER
Sky Blue, White Stars, Black Sleeves, White Stars, Sky Blue Cap, White Star
14 13x80 FLYING BAT
ALLAN CHAU
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
L H Yuen
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 8th of 10 at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 on May 17 over 1540m, 8 len behind Hulkamania with 59kg at $9. Second run from a spell second last of 11 at Casino Cl3 on May 30 over 1400m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Monte Maximus with 58kg at $9.50. Hard to have.
12
Deep Red, Cream Epaulettes And Cap
15 84007 LORD VADER
ANGELA PLUMB
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
K G Caldow, D J Caldow, Mrs J A Caldow, Mrs J L Caldow, K J Caldow, D Johns, Mrs K Johns, E J Johns, Miss H O'Neil, Mrs K M Shearer, Mrs V Caldow, J Keogh, D Guihot & Miss A E Plumb
Most recently got back early 7th of 10 at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 on May 17 over 1540m, 6 len behind Hulkamania carrying 52kg at $81. The race before that second last of 11 at Doomben Cl1 on April 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Simply Excels carrying 54kg at $201. Can't recommend on that performance.
13
White, Dark Green Cap