Rockhampton   14 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

FRENCHVILLE SPORTS CLUB BENCHMARK 60 Handicap (QTIS bonuses applicable for 3,4&5YO's) 1200m

Track: Soft 5   Clouds (Max: 20)   Rail: +8m Entire . (Pent: 5.74)  

Strong tempo likely with several going forward, headed by Call Me Marilyn and Northumbria. OUTBACK BANDIT (12) runs again after continuing to progress throughout his last campaign. He probably wants the track to keep drying but hard to knock him. Gets a lovely run all the way from the gate too. PRETTY SLICK (1) should be ready to show her best now. She took on BM70 company three weeks ago and was a short distance back. JUKEBOX GLOW (6) is another resuming after running some decent races closer to Brisbane. Will be a big market watch for the new yard. BELLZEN (5) would love there to be a wetter track. He will run on well. CALL ME MARILYN (4) ran an excellent race in a tougher event last month. SUGGESTED PLAY: Easy to back Outback Bandit.
1 7x463 PRETTY SLICK
RICKY VALE
5YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
W J Ouston, Mrs D P Ouston & Miss CA Hamilton
Most recently 3rd in a small field at this track Bm70 on May 22 over 1100m, on a slow track; neck behind Henry's Blade with 56.5kg at $5.50. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at this track Bm58 on April 22 over 1050m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Devil Devil with 59kg at $10. Needs to take another step to compete against these but can do it.
9
BROOKE JOHNSON
Black, Pink Sleeves, Black Cap
2 584x3 BARELLO
JORDAN LEE
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs N Hayes
Second run back. First-up after five months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Mackay Bm60 on May 24 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Dealing's Done with 60.5kg at $11. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Sunshine Coast Bm58 on October 20 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Jukebox Glow with 60kg at $17. Yet to score when second up and looks safely held.
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Orange, Black Maltese Cross, Black Cap
3 55242 BOLD AND SMOOTH
GARNETT TAYLOR
5YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Mrs K Taylor, Mrs R G Cleary & G W Cleary
Form hard to fault. At the latest run led but faded 2nd of 8 at Sunshine Coast Bm60 on May 30 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Break Free carrying 57kg at $8. Before that 4th of 14 at Sunshine Coast Bm62 on May 3 over 1000m, slow going 1.4 len behind Missile One with 56kg at $21. Should be prominent in running again.
4
LEAH MARTYN
White, Red Vee, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
4 215x2 CALL ME MARILYN
MICHAEL L EVANS
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 60.0KG
Mrs S L Evans
Second run back. First-up after six months 2nd in a small field at this track Bm70 on May 22 over 1100m, slow going neck behind Henry's Blade carrying 52kg at $5.50. Previously second-up won by a head at this track 0 - 55 August 29 over 1100m in soft going defeating Whitsunday Session with 57.5kg at $11. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat.
12
NIKKI OLZARD
Green, White Diamond, Red Sleeves And Cap
5 3x143 BELLZEN
DAVID MATTS
5YO  BLACK  GELDING 59.0KG
D L Matts & Mrs J M Matts
Last start 3rd of 13 at Casino Ctry Bm58 on May 30 over 1200m, on heavy track; long-neck behind Love Rat carrying 60kg at $6.50. The start before that 4th of 10 at Inverell Bm58 on May 23 over 1050m, 2.5 len behind Staffa carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. Tough task ahead this time but fit.
10
N THOMAS
Gold, Purple Quarters, Gold Sleeves And Cap
6 4424x JUKEBOX GLOW
GLENN RICHARDSON
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
C Patton, R I McIntosh, L C Henderson, M B E Moore, Mrs J Patton, D P Kreutzer, Mrs T McIntosh, C A Ellis, Mrs P M Ellis & Chippers Racing
Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at Ipswich Cl4 December 27 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind The Fixer carrying 54kg at $5.50. Previously first up; fourth of 14 at Sunshine Coast Bm62 August 4 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind I Am Artie carrying 58kg at $17. Watch resuming.
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MS T CHAMBERS
Cerise, Gold Hooped Sleeves, Gold Cap
7 23615 NORTHUMBRIA
KERROD SMYTH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs G J Smyth
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at this track Bm58 on May 30 over 1200m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Nicconori carrying 60.5kg at $7.50. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.9 len at this track Bm55 May 13 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Determination carrying 60kg at $5. Disappointing last time but can bounce back.
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W G SATHERLEY
Silver, Maroon Quarters, Quartered Cap
8 1x353 THE LAST SAGA
ALLAN JENKINSON
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
A R Jenkinson & Mrs C A P Jenkinson
Most recently 3rd in a small field at this track Bm70 on May 22 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Parade Ground with 54.5kg at $2.70. The race before that 5th of 10 at this track Bm65 on May 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Affinity Flyer carrying 57.5kg at $11. Major player.
5
C MC IVER
Dark Green, Black Maltese Cross, Red Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
9 x1341 NICCONORI
GARY CLEM
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
B J Peterson & Mrs C D Peterson
Useful gelding. Last start won by 1.1 len at this track Bm58 May 30 over 1200m in the wet defeating Neptune Legend with 55kg at $4. The start before that 4th of 8 at this track Bm58 on May 4 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Itza Motza with 58kg at $9. He has an excellent record at this venue.
11
LIV O'DONNELL
Black, White Stripes, White Sleeves With Black Horseshoes, Quartered Cap
10 664x1 OUTWITTED
TIM COOK
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss A M Cook, A F Cook, Miss C L Cook, D M Cook, Mrs K M Curd, BJB Curd, C D Curd, J Curd, B Phillips, G Phillips, S R Phillips, C R Shackleton, S R Beatson & P Shackleton
Second-up. First-up after four months won by 2 len at this track Cl1 May 22 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Immortality carrying 58kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Murwillumbah Cg&E Bm58 on December 13 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Worthy Essgee carrying 59.5kg at $6. Big chance to make it back-to-back wins. Back in great shape and is well-placed.
3
ASHLEY BUTLER
Purple, Pink Stars, Stars Cap
11 7133x AMBERINGER
ALLAN JENKINSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
A R Jenkinson & Mrs C A P Jenkinson
First-up. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at this track 3yo Hcp March 25 over 1200m, a long neck behind Querida with 57kg at $13. When resuming last campaign fifth of 9 at this track Cl3-Sw January 9 over 1050m, 4.5 len behind Alloutatime carrying 53.5kg at $12. Looks tested.
7
JACKSON MURPHY
Dark Green, Black Maltese Cross, Red Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
12 3122x OUTBACK BANDIT
WILL JOHNSTON
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
G R Green & W B Johnston
Is first-up after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second of 9 at Mackay Cl2 March 10 over 1300m, soft track; a neck behind Turn Bird with 57kg at $2.20. Previously first up; fifth of 7 at this track 3yo Hcp December 7 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Scrub Chain with 54kg at $15. Among the main contenders.
2
S CORMACK
Lime Green, White Shamrocks And Lime Green Cap
13 71342 TAHKIAN BUBBLES
PETER FLEMING
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
P J Fleming, Mrs J Moore & D Moore
Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 9 at this track 0 - 55 on May 22 over 1050m, on a slow track; head behind Bull Dimple Rum with 55kg at $9. The start before that 4th in a small field at Gladstone Bm55 on April 19 over 850m, 1.3 len behind Borneo carrying 59kg at $3.50. Impressed last start. Can feature in the finish.
12
AMY GRAHAM
White, Cerise Diamond And Armbands
14 31157 LATIN LOVE
ROBERT STENHOUSE
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
R A Stenhouse, J A Stenhouse, I D Stenhouse, M J Duncan, I J Duncan, A J Stenhouse, J L Blake, D J Thomas, C P Wearne, Mrs M M Keim & L E Stenhouse
Dual acceptor. Last start second last of 8 at this track Bm58 on May 30 over 1200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Nicconori carrying 56.5kg at $26. The race before that 5th of 12 at this track Cl3 on April 11 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind South Sea with 55kg at $26. Not keen on her chances.
7
Maroon, White Fleur De Lys, Yellow Sleeves And Cap, Maroon Seams
15 1150x COCO ROYALE
ALLAN CLARK
5YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs J E Clark
Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at Emerald Bm50 October 12 over 1280m, soft track; 48 len behind Bornees Lad carrying 59kg at $3.80. First up last campaign second of 8 at Calliope Bm45 May 11 2024 over 1072m, 0.5 len behind Craiglea Laki carrying 59kg at $6. Prefer to see how she returns.
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HANNAH RICHARDSON
Pink