Rockhampton   20 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

THE RJC HONOURS THE ACTON FAMILY BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1400m

Track: SOFT 5   Clear (Max: 22)   Rail: +0.5m Entire. (Pent: 5.27)  

Genuine tempo with Papasito and Chickerartie up front. No shortage of genuine hopes in this race. NICKELBACK (9) surged home in the latest to run third at Mackay and will be well suited by the longer straight today. Respect. LOOSE UNIT (8) has ability and has been kept on the fresh side after being beaten 4 lengths in the latest at this track. Rates as one of the main hopes. EXECUTIVE STRESS (1) was a bit off his best last time after winning three in a row, and can bounce right back today. THE LAST SAGA (11) ran a very nice race here two back and has to be respected on that form. PAPASITO (3) should go forward and be in this for a long way. ULTIMATE OUTCOME (6) and SIAN STAR (7) can also be added to the long list of chances. SUGGESTED PLAY: Nickelback should come up as a nice each-way price and we're happy to be with him.
1 41116 EXECUTIVE STRESS
PAT WEBSTER
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 63.0KG
Mrs M S Bell & Kilto Park Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd
Most recently 6th of 10 at Dalby Bm70 on June 3 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Cape Crusader with 60kg at $6.50. The race before that won by 0.7 len at this track Hcp May 4 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Deciduous with 54kg at $4.80. Capable of making it four wins from his last five.
1
TOM ORR
Royal Blue, Yellow Checks And Armbands
2 0x998 FISTSOFFURY
STUART KENDRICK
4YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
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 55-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 8 at Gold Coast Poly Cl4 on April 26 over 1540m, 7 len behind Awaygoesthebunny with 60kg at $7. The race before that ran last of 9 at Ipswich Cl5 on April 9 over 1350m, slow going 8 len behind Quothquan with 59.5kg at $16. Seems a long way off his best form.
5
LEAH MARTYN
Royal Blue, Red Spot, White Horse Head, Red and White Hooped Sleeves and Seamed Cap, Royal Blue Peak
3 x1152 PAPASITO
CLINTON TAYLOR
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
C K Taylor, S Mills, L Y Morgan & Ms J A Mcdonald
Last start 2nd in a small field at Thangool Hcp on June 10 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Real Key carrying 55kg at $2.20. The run before that second last in a small field at this track Bm70 on May 22 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Parade Ground carrying 60kg at $2.80. Will take plenty of catching.
4
JUSTIN P STANLEY
Red, Gold Sleeves, Green Cap And Red Pom Pom
4 x3428 BAYERISCHE
TOM F SMITH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J C Beak, N W Milne, B K Rawlinson, Mrs K Rawlinson & Mrs V G J Beak
Most recently second last of 9 at Gladstone Sw on May 24 over 1194m, 6 len behind Holiday Dreams carrying 56kg at $4.60. Before that 2nd of 7 at Emerald Hcp on May 17 over 1200m, slow going 0.9 len behind Real Key carrying 57kg at $2.50. Needs to do more on what we've seen lately.
2
ASHLEY BUTLER
Gold, Blue Armbands, Red Cap
5 54638 CHICKERARTIE
LACHIE MANZELMANN
6YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
L Seymour & D W Ballard
At the latest run led to the turn then faded 8th of 10 at Townsville Hcp on June 12 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Early Thoughts with 51kg at $15. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Bowen Hcp on May 31 over 1200m, slow going neck behind Under The Limit carrying 54kg at $5.50. Suspect she might be found wanting at the end of this long straight.
3
JUSTIN HUXTABLE
Black, White LC4 Logo, Chevron Sleeves, White Cap
6 92x67 ULTIMATE OUTCOME
STUART KENDRICK
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Wessel Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C J Wessel), M A McLean, J P Bowe, M L Planche, Mrs K G Kay, G G Watts, P A Rolfe, M Hunter, Mrs S L Castley, Kendrick Racing (Mgr: S W Kendrick), A Jowett & K M Jowett
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 9 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm68 on May 18 over 1100m, 8 len behind King Yoshi carrying 59.5kg at $6. Second-up eased back early on 7th of 9 at Doomben Cl3-Sw on June 4 over 1350m, slow going 8 len behind Castillian carrying 60kg at $71. Looks ready to fire a shot third-up.
6
R WIGGINS
White, Royal Blue Stars, Royal Blue And White Stars Sleeves And Cap
7 478x4 SIAN STAR
DARRYL HANSEN
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms A Bowden, Mr I L Ross, Mr C E Watts, Mr L J S Smillie, Mr J L Piccone, Mr S J Milgate, Mr R T Carr, Mr J P Hughes, The Nineteenth Hole, Mr A C Clarke, Mr B J Peut, Mr S D Bouher
Second-up. First-up after six months 4th of 12 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on June 8 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Estrondo with 58kg at $31. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Ipswich Cl4 on October 24 over 1350m, 0.9 len behind Dream Lantern with 57.5kg at $12. Strips fitter and is among the chances.
6
JAI WILLIAMS
White, Royal Blue Diagonal Stripes, Stripe Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
8 x3358 LOOSE UNIT
STUART KENDRICK
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs T Kendrick & D J Trask
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track Cl3 on May 22 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Prince Of Sooview carrying 58kg at $9.50. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm68 on May 11 over 1600m, 8 len behind Surreal I Am with 58kg at $3.40. Handy galloper and gets his chance to return to the winner's circle here.
8
CODY COLLIS
Royal Blue, Yellow Checks, Green Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap
9 53203 NICKELBACK
JORDAN LEE
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
C J Smith, Crays Racing (Mgr: M P Pyne), G W Schippers, A K Torrens, E A Land, Pinehurst Racing (Mgr: G G Affleck), J J J Reimann & S B Lee
Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Mackay Bm65 on June 5 over 1560m, 2.75 len behind Hearsay with 57.5kg at $3.30. Before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 12 at Grafton Bm82 on May 9 over 1435m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Badgers Nuts with 55kg at $7.50. Expect he'll be doing his best work late, so don't overlook.
9
RON STEWART
Orange, Black Maltese Cross, Black Cap
10 86197 I SAY BOOM
MAREE SKILLINGTON
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
M A Skillington & P H Skillington
Most recently struggled in the run home; ran last of 7 at Mackay Bm65 on June 5 over 1560m, 7 len behind Hearsay carrying 57.5kg at $31. The run before that ran last of 9 at Townsville Bm70 on May 16 over 1609m, 17 len behind John Joseph carrying 52kg at $21. Likely to struggle on recent form.
7
NIKKI OLZARD
Purple, White With Gold Outline Crown, Epaulettes And Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap, Gold Seams
11 x3537 THE LAST SAGA
ALLAN JENKINSON
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
A R Jenkinson & Mrs C A P Jenkinson
Most recently 7th of 11 at this track Bm60 on June 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Outback Bandit carrying 59.5kg at $20. Before that 3rd in a small field at this track Bm70 on May 22 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Parade Ground carrying 54.5kg at $2.70. Best form gives him each-way claims in this.
10
C MC IVER
Dark Green, Black Maltese Cross, Red Striped Sleeves, Red Cap