LONGREACH 16 Jun 2025
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BARKERS NEWSAGENCY BENCHMARK 50 Handicap 1000m Track: GOOD Rail: True. |
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Fast pace assured with Bop 'N' Dan, Chief Mondo and Boating leading the charge. FREDDIE EDDIE (3) has a handy record over this track and trip with a win and three placings from six starts and gets plenty of weight relief with the 4kg claim. Will be rock-hard fit for this and should be right there when the judge calls a halt. CHIEF MONDO (14) is working up to another victory finishing runner-up in four of his past five starts and this is not an overly strong affair. Looks a strong chance to find winning form. FERGHANA (7) resumes here but the form he has shown in previous preparations is good enough for a race of this calibre. Sure to make his presence felt while fresh. CROATIAN QUEEN (10) is having her first run for the new stable and any push in betting must be respected. LEGOLAS (2) next in line with Day on board. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed Trifecta 3,14,7,10.
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ZUFASTA
KALE SINCLAIR 5YO BAY GELDING 65.0KG D Dewhurst, K Sinclair, C Stewart & I Livesey Returns from a 55-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 9 at Rockhampton Bm58 on April 22 over 1050m, slow going 15 len behind Devil Devil carrying 57kg at $21. The start before that 4th of 10 at Oakbank Cg&E Bm56 on March 19 over 1050m, 2 len behind Lake Agawam carrying 58.5kg at $4.80. Happy to overlook. |
12 JULIE BUSUTTIN |
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LEGOLAS
MARK OATES 4YO BAY GELDING 63.0KG Mrs P G Carolan Last start 7th of 11 at Tambo Bm55 on May 31 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Iknowyou with 61.5kg at $5. Before that 5th of 11 at Barcaldine Cl3-Sw on May 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Schmoozer carrying 59kg at $5. Can improve and is a leading player on best figures. |
9 N DAY |
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FREDDIE EDDIE
D REWALD 7YO BAY GELDING 63.0KG N A Rewald Most recently won by a nose at this track 0 - 50 May 24 over 1200m defeating Goodfun carrying 62kg at $3. The race before that ran last of 10 at Barcaldine Bm50 on May 20 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Potestas carrying 62kg at $21. Racing well and is among the winning hopes again. |
6 AMIE MEISSNER |
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| 4 | 12510 |
HAMISO
RODNEY LITTLE 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 62.0KG R V Little Last start struggled in the run home; ran last of 12 at Barcaldine Bm55 on May 20 over 1300m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Spill The Diamonds with 60kg at $20. The run before that won by 0.6 len at this track Bm50 May 11 over 1200m defeating Mount Margaret carrying 61kg at $8. Worth another chance. |
15 GABRIELLE SEMMENS |
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BOP 'N' DAN
BRETT CAVANOUGH 4YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG D M Harms Comes here off a 36-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 12 at this track Bm55 on May 11 over 1000m, 16 len behind Daicos with 59.5kg at $26. The start before that won by a nose at Barcaldine Mdn-Sw May 3 over 1000m in soft going defeating Mint Street carrying 57.5kg at $1.80. This might be too rich. |
8 NICK PALMER |
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HOLY TROJAN
PATRICK O'TOOLE 5YO BROWN GELDING 62.0KG D M Mearns, F L De Pasquale, Mrs J E Mearns & Mrs M De Pasquale Back after a long spell. Finished off last preparation 5th of 12 at Kilcoy 0 - 55 on October 10 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Boomi's Buddy carrying 57.5kg at $11. First up last campaign 6th of 9 at Doomben 3yo C&G Mdn-Sw on June 7 2023 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Spaceship with 55kg at $21. Worth serious consideration while fresh. |
4 R FAEHR |
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FERGHANA
TONI SCHOFIELD 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Mrs T J Schofield, N J Schofield, D J Hall, Mrs M A Hall & G W O'brien Is first-up after a break of seven months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign seventh of 11 at Mackay Cl1 November 14 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Tricketeer carrying 56.5kg at $16. First-up last campaign seventh of 10 at Newcastle 4yo+ E&G Mdn-Sw September 3 over 1250m, 4.5 len behind Magic Shadow carrying 59kg at $10. Among the leading players. |
11 J MISSEN |
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PENMAN
CAMERON DIXON 5YO BROWN GELDING 61.0KG Mr c s Dixon Mr m Sypher Last start second last of 10 at Barcaldine Bm50 on May 20 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Potestas carrying 61.5kg at $10. The run before that second last of 11 at this track Bm50 on May 11 over 1200m, 13 len behind Hamiso with 62kg at $6. Looking to others. |
1 PAUL HAMBLIN |
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| 9 | 24002 |
ARABIAN SOO
CLINTON AUSTIN 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 60.0KG C T Austin, K T Austin & Miss N A Austin Last start 2nd of 11 at Tambo Bm55 on May 31 over 1000m, neck behind Iknowyou carrying 58kg at $7. The run before that second last of 14 at Wagga Bm58 on May 2 over 1300m, 11 len behind Teetotal carrying 55.5kg at $91. Has ability and is a definite top-three hope. |
7 EMMA BELL |
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CROATIAN QUEEN
PATRICK O'TOOLE 3YO BAY FILLY 59.0KG R J Hawkswell Returns from a 30-day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 12 at Nanango 0 - 50 on May 17 over 1000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Artopia carrying 58.5kg at $4. The race before that won by a long-neck at Jandowae Mdn-Sw May 3 over 1000m defeating Foremost with 57kg at $2.80. Sure to prove tough to beat for the new barn. |
16 TESSA TOWNSEND |
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| 11 | 0410 |
NEVER REFUSE
HENRY FORSTER 3YO BAY FILLY 59.0KG H C Forster Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 11 at this track Bm50 on May 11 over 1200m, 15 len behind Hamiso with 59.5kg at $26. Before that won by 0.5 len at this track Mdn-Sw April 26 over 1200m defeating Full Of Euro carrying 57.5kg at $10. Disappointing last time and needs to do more. |
14 JOHN RUDD |
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| 12 | 49345 |
BOATING
PATRICK O'TOOLE 4YO BROWN MARE 59.0KG P W O'Toole & J W Gleeson Last start 5th of 10 at Barcaldine Bm50 on May 20 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Potestas carrying 59.5kg at $5. The run before that 4th of 12 at Barcaldine Bm50 on May 3 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Palazzo Spirit with 59.5kg at $4. Expect she will make amends. |
13 BROOKE JOHNSON |
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MISHANI TWILIGHT
RODNEY LITTLE 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 58.0KG Ms T A Leak, K B Williams & D K Dickson Most recently eased back early on 7th of 10 at Barcaldine Bm50 on May 20 over 1000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Potestas carrying 59kg at $10. The race before that 5th of 12 at this track Bm55 on May 11 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Daicos carrying 54kg at $6. Strong contender back on the dirt. |
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CHIEF MONDO
CHARLIE PROW 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG C W J Prow At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Barcaldine Bm50 on May 20 over 1000m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Potestas with 59.5kg at $10. The race before that 2nd of 12 at Barcaldine Bm50 on May 3 over 1000m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Palazzo Spirit carrying 59.5kg at $5. Key runner. |
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TO THE WORLD
RICHARD SIMPSON 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG R D Simpson Last start 4th of 7 at this track 0 - 50 on May 24 over 1200m, 3 len behind Freddie Eddie carrying 60kg at $12. The start before that 6th of 11 at this track Bm50 on May 11 over 1200m, 5 len behind Hamiso with 57kg at $21. Happy enough to avoid. |
3 T BANKS |
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WOLF POINT
RAY HERMANN 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Mrs S J Hermann At the latest run got back early 6th of 10 at Barcaldine Bm50 on May 20 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind Potestas carrying 59kg at $12. The run before that 3rd of 12 at this track Bm55 on May 11 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Daicos with 56kg at $41. Not keen on his chances. |
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