Kilcoy   06 Jul 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

PAT DUFF MEMORIAL CUP BENCHMARK 55 Handicap 1900m

Track: Soft 6     Rail: True.  

Genuine tempo with the speedy Khant Quit leading the way. JUSTICE SERVED (3) found the company a touch too tough at Ipswich just over 2 weeks ago, and finished at the rear of the field. It will be a different story here, and he is expected to be the one to beat. BRAVE BOY (2) was a big winner here in his penultimate start and then made up many lengths to finish fourth at Gatton 8 days ago. He is in a good space, and another honest effort is on the cards. DECEMBER DIAMOND (10) ran her best race in some time when finishing a game third here 17 days ago. She can secure another cosy run from a good gate and is capable of figuring in the top 3 again. LYNDALL (12) gave up fairly quickly here last time out but did have a torrid trip off the track all the way. She has won twice here and is worth another chance. Include in all multiples at odds. KHANT QUIT (1) only battled into fifth fresh up here over 1500m and will be better suited to 1900m. He benefits from a 3kg claim, and should finish a lot closer this time. Don't risk him. SUGGESTED PLAY: Justice Served each way.
1 434x5 KHANT QUIT
KERRY TAPLIN
5YO  BR/BL  GELDING 62.0KG
R B Dilks, J E Moar & I M Taplin
Second run back. First-up after three months 5th of 12 at this track Cl1 on June 19 over 1500m, 6 len behind Trevenson with 59kg at $12. Previously second-up 11th of 13 at Sunshine Coast Mdn on October 11 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind Chaparral Chase carrying 55.5kg at $61. Will need to do a bit more.
5
KAYLA JOHNSTON
Red, Red And White Striped Sleeves, Gold Armbands, Red And White Quartered Cap
2 43714 BRAVE BOY
CHRIS ZINTILIS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Ms D C Griffiths & C Zintilis
Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 12 at Gatton Bm58 on June 28 over 2000m, 1.4 len behind Fire And Light with 59.5kg at $6.50. Before that scored a big 4 len win at this track 0 - 58 June 19 over 1900m defeating Shape Of Water with 57.5kg at $4. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.
6
DAN MC GILLIVRAY
White, Turquoise Band
3 07410 JUSTICE SERVED
RAY DART
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs K M Dart, R H Dart & R N O Dart
Most recently ran last of 16 at Ipswich Prov Stay Bm78 on June 21 over 2500m, 13 len behind The Right Way carrying 53kg at $91. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Grafton Cl1-Sw June 9 over 2240m in soft going defeating Fulmen Filou with 57kg at $6.50. Watch for him dropping on these late.
9
LUKE P DEMPSEY
Hot Pink, Grey Striped Sleeves
4 92950 RADEGAST
NICK KEAL
8YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
G E Nolan
Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading 11th of 16 at Ipswich Prov Stay Bm78 on June 21 over 2500m, 7 len behind The Right Way carrying 54kg at $81. Before that 5th of 11 at Gold Coast Bm70 on June 14 over 2400m, 2.5 len behind Papal Miss with 56kg at $18. Worth another chance.
3
ANTHONY ALLEN
Royal Blue, White Lightning Bolt, White Sleeves With Blue Lightning Bolt, White Cap
5 1x700 THE MANIPULATOR
LINDA GERSEKOWSKI
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
C K Munro
Most recently ran last of 10 at Dalby 0 - 55 on June 26 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Step On Fire with 60kg at $101. The run before that ran last of 11 at Toowoomba Cl1-Sw on April 27 over 1625m, 54 len behind Swift Son with 60kg at $101. Unreliable and needs to lift.
7
AMY GRAHAM
Turquoise, Deep Navy Blue Helicopter, Steel Grey Sleeves, Deep Navy Blue Helicopters And Cap
6 82566 KENSHIN MARU
LOUISE WHITE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms L A White, D J Kelso, M B Heath, P M West, D M Westaway, P J Bracher, N R Gibson, Ms B Kruck, K J Mcleod, Ms S L Williams, J D Wilson, G F Martin, Miss L A Campbell & M McCullough
At the latest run 6th of 11 at this track 0 - 58 on June 19 over 1900m, 6 len behind Brave Boy with 58kg at $6. The start before that 6th of 11 at Ipswich Bm62 on June 6 over 2210m, slow going 4.5 len behind The Khan carrying 56.5kg at $11. Hard to see him improving enough to trouble this field.
12
PAUL HAMBLIN
Light Blue, Grey Diamond Checks, Diamond Armbands
7 41603 SWIFT SON
PETE BRENNAN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs J J Brennan, P J Brennan, Mrs T M Brennan, M F Brennan, Mrs P M Brennan, S J Brennan, Mrs K L Peel, Mrs S A Tratt, S D Brennan, Mrs D M Braban, A H Braban & Penny Lane Racing (Mgr: D E Baker)
Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Toowoomba Bm58 on June 14 over 1890m, 1.0 len behind Kneze with 57kg at $13. The race before that ran last of 14 at Sunshine Coast Bm58 on May 25 over 1800m, slow going 8 len behind La Cometa carrying 56kg at $26. Thereabouts last time out. Genuine chance on the back of the last effort.
4
COREY BAYLISS
Green, Gold Spots, White Sleeves And Cap
8 14893 GLENRAY'S MATE
SPIKE DEACON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
K J Deacon, S Ellis, R O Hanrahan, M E Mayes & Miss E E Johannessen
Most recently 3rd of 10 at Dalby 0 - 55 on June 26 over 1400m, neck behind Step On Fire carrying 58kg at $14. The race before that 9th of 11 at Beaudesert Cl1-Mdn Sw on May 26 over 2450m, slow going 13 len behind Smelter carrying 58kg at $11. Shapes as a key runner.
8
COLLEEN KRAHNEN
Dark Blue, Light Blue Diamonds And Pom Pom
9 74x00 SOKUDO
VISHAN VENKAYA
9YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
V Venkaya
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 12 at Ipswich Bm78 on April 30 over 1700m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Archer's Game carrying 55kg at $201. Second run from a spell second last of 12 at this track Bm62 on June 19 over 1500m, 7 len behind Kariaction with 55kg at $41. Struggling to make a case.
10
PERRIE CARTER
Royal Blue, Old Gold Treble Clef And Wings, Stars Sleeves, Quartered Cap With Treble Clef
10 00603 DECEMBER DIAMOND
JAMES MOORE
7YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs J R Piper, C Harris, A Alpin, Ms C Andrews & J A Prebble
At the latest run 3rd of 11 at this track 0 - 58 on June 19 over 1900m, 4 len behind Brave Boy carrying 54kg at $12. Before that 12th of 14 at Sunshine Coast Bm58 on May 25 over 1800m, slow going 7 len behind La Cometa carrying 55kg at $41. Favour others today.
2
LUKE TARRANT
White, Red Striped Sleeves, Red Cap, White Star
11 09838 QUICK SHOT
KIM LOY
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
T J Lally, J L Davies, Ms K A Loy, W J Avery, Ms A J Avery & Ms M G Avery
At the latest run 8th of 10 at Murwillumbah Bm58 on June 22 over 1550m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Under The Palais carrying 55kg at $26. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Ballina Bm58 on June 12 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Simply Amazing carrying 55kg at $11. Needs to do more.
11
Maroon, White KL And Stars, White Seams, Stars Cap And Pom Pom
12 81700 LYNDALL
PAULA BARRON
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs P L Barron, Mrs S A O'Sullivan & Ms P H Newham
At the latest run second last of 11 at this track 0 - 58 on June 19 over 1900m, 18 len behind Brave Boy with 54.5kg at $31. The run before that ran last of 10 at Dalby 0 - 58 on June 3 over 1400m, slow going 14 len behind Irama carrying 54.5kg at $61. Prepared to overlook.
11
NOZI TOMIZAWA
Gold, Green Star, Striped Sleeves
13 86097 ANOTHER DAZZLER
NEIL HOCKING
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
S D Rane
Most recently eased back early on 7th of 12 at this track Bm62 on June 19 over 1500m, 5 len behind Kariaction carrying 54kg at $81. The run before that 9th of 11 at Toowoomba Cl2 on May 3 over 1890m, 7 len behind By By Bean carrying 54kg at $26. Can improve again. In a suitable race and is a winning chance.
1
M HELLYER
Light Blue, Gold Stars, Dark Blue Sleeves
14 86068 BIE'RES
WAYNE NUGENT
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
W P Nugent & D A Digney
Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at this track 0 - 58 on June 19 over 1900m, 13 len behind Brave Boy with 52kg at $21. The run before that 6th of 16 at Sunshine Coast Bm58 on June 8 over 1800m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Talakai with 54kg at $101. Will be harder to beat this time.
9
JADE METCALFE
Black, Yellow Sash, White Sleeves And Cap
15 05x60 UNIQUE ELLE
NICOLE LUKE
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
S J Field
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resumes off a 37 day letup. First-up 6th of 10 at Nanango Bm55 on May 17 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Imperioness carrying 55.5kg at $6. Last start ran last of 11 at Casino Beef Week Bm87 on May 30 over 1400m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Secret Plan carrying 55kg at $151. Has ability and can bounce back.
4
Black, Red Maltese Cross, Orange Sleeves, Red Cap
16 97749 COME ON EILEEN
JOSH SWEENEY
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Ms C M Hall
Most recently 9th of 12 at Gatton Bm58 on June 28 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Fire And Light with 54kg at $21. The run before that 4th of 7 at Grafton Bm74 on June 9 over 2240m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Texas Fireball carrying 55kg at $81. Winning chance.
3
Yellow, Purple Star, Green Sleeves, Purple Star Cap
17 44783 WHISTLIN' RULER
PETER MONCRIEFF
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
P B Moncrieff, I McGrath, L J McGrath & Ms P S Henderson
Dual acceptor. Most recently raced on the pace before fading 8th of 11 at Gatton Cg&E 0 - 58 on June 13 over 1400m, 7 len behind Husson's Revenge carrying 54kg at $51. The race before that 7th of 10 at Ipswich Cl2 on May 10 over 1666m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Thebarberofseville carrying 54kg at $91. Confidence low and needs to improve sharply.
14
Red And Green Diamonds, White Sleeves And Cap