Bundaberg   26 Jul 2025
 
GOING: G

NUFARM / INTEGRATED PACKAGING GROUP BENCHMARK 50 Handicap 1380m

Track: GOOD     Rail: True.  

Plenty of pressure with Rapid Dude, Aces Up and Sideshow Frankie leading the charge. SNOW SHOW (3) does prefer this sort of distance so could easily bounce back. His form prior to last outing was more than up to this. Looks well placed back to this. ALL BUSINESS (1) failed last time but prior to that had been racing with consistency. He will just need some fortune in the early stages. ACES UP (4) has not been all that far away of late but can't win one. This is easier than last effort but has a poor overall strike rate. SIDESHOW FRANKIE (5) can find the placings regularly. Could be an improver if sitting on the speed. RAPID DUDE (7) next elect off a last start placing at Gympie. SUGGESTED PLAY: Snow Show is better suited today.
1 04216 ALL BUSINESS
ALAN JONES
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 63.0KG
R P Farrell
Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 9 at Clermont Bm55 on June 21 over 1400m, 15 len behind Mishani Aviator with 61kg at $2.40. Before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.9 len at Moranbah Bm55 June 7 over 1550m defeating Shy Rebel carrying 60kg at $1.70. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.
11
ISABEL JESSOP
Pink, Black Quarters
2 04631 MORICONI
RODNEY HAY
7YO  BAY  MARE 63.0KG
R T Hay
Most recently settled well back; won by 2 len at Barcaldine Bm50 July 7 over 1300m on a soft track defeating Roaring Success with 62.5kg at $14. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Clermont Bm55 on June 21 over 1400m, 8 len behind Mishani Aviator with 59.5kg at $11. Sure to be tough to beat from an inside gate.
2
Light Blue, Black Sleeves, Cerise Armbands And Cap
3 8x130 SNOW SHOW
STUART KENDRICK
3YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Mrs T Kendrick,J Stirling,K M Champney,C M Rogers,J L Champney,T J Freshwater, S S Freshwater,P A Heathwood,M Rogers,K Woolard,Mrs S Johnson,C G Sales,Office Racing Experts(Mgr: D P Robinson),Ms W M Robson,N Schneider,J B Rogers,R M Carlile,Wine Makers(Mgr: Mrs T A Teis),Ms J A Keane & Mrs J Slatter
Most recently second last of 12 at Sunshine Coast Bm58 on July 13 over 1600m, 7 len behind Chayse 'N' Adam with 57kg at $13. Before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 11 at Gatton Cg&E 0 - 58 on June 13 over 1400m, 4 len behind Husson's Revenge carrying 57kg at $7.50. Key runner who is expected to be in the finish.
8
MS S TIERNEY
Blue And Yellow Checks, Green Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap
4 56364 ACES UP
KYM AFFORD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
K Afford
At the latest run 4th of 12 at Esk Bm60 on July 12 over 1460m, 5.5 len behind Suprendre carrying 56kg at $5. The race before that 6th of 11 at Gayndah Bm50 on June 7 over 1400m, 4 len behind Invader's Girl carrying 58.5kg at $8. Can run a race.
9
KAYLA BARKER
Silver, Two Black Conjoined Horseshoes And Sleeves, Seams Cap
5 x2833 SIDESHOW FRANKIE
DARRYL JOHNSTON
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
M R Reck & D M Johnston
At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Bluff 0 - 55 on July 12 over 1300m, slow going 4 len behind Spellmaster carrying 59.5kg at $4.60. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Gladstone Bm55 on June 28 over 1517m, 6 len behind Saddles with 58.5kg at $1.90. Place again.
5
SHAKIRA BAILEY
Purple, Gold Horseshoes And Cap
6 1x496 ALL ABOUT LEWIS
PHILLIP BURNS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
P A Burns, M Pike, H Whittington, J E Roy, Mrs R L Roy, M E Kliendienst, D J Ryan, H A Burns & Mrs E L Jensen
Last start ran last in a small field at Wondai Hcp on July 5 over 1100m, 14 len behind Holiday Dreams with 55kg at $5. The run before that 9th of 11 at Kilcoy 0 - 55 on June 19 over 1200m, 6 len behind Eleanor Nancy carrying 57.5kg at $20. Capable enough if he brings his A-game.
3
CHELSEA FRANCIS
White, Charcoal Diablo With Burns Logo, Diamond Sleeves And Cap
7 47143 RAPID DUDE
TREVOR THOMAS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
T B Thomas & K J Thomas
Dual acceptor. Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 7 at Gympie Bm60 on July 19 over 1470m, 2.75 len behind Watermelon with 55kg at $5. The start before that 4th of 7 at this track Bm55 on June 21 over 1380m, 10 len behind Moissanite carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. Winning chance.
1
MS K GATES
Purple, White Maltese Cross, Red Cap
8 04845 OPTIMUS MAXIMUS
TREVOR THOMAS
4YO  BR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
K Tsaples, Mrs R S Tsaples, Mrs M E Galt, P C Wildie, Mrs K Ramsay & Ramsay Family (Mgr: G D Ramsay)
Most recently 5th of 7 at Gympie Bm60 on July 19 over 1470m, 7 len behind Watermelon carrying 53kg at $7. Before that 4th in a small field at Wondai Bm55 on July 5 over 1577m, 5.5 len behind Summer Star carrying 57.5kg at $4.80. Disappointing form likely to continue.
10
N THOMAS
Purple, Gold Braces, Armbands And Cap
9 50383 DAUNTING INSTINCT
MALCOLM BAILEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J Morley, L P Sainsbury & B Meiers
Last start in a small field at Gympie Clb on July 19 over 1030m, 3.5 len behind Absolve carrying 59kg at $7.50. The race before that ran last of 8 at Sunshine Coast Cl1 on July 13 over 1000m, 15 len behind Vindicta with 54kg at $101. Can't tip with much confidence.
4
BAILIE BAKER
Dark Green, White Spot And Cap
10 7x814 I'M FAMOUS
GRANT PARKER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
S R Pershouse, K Pershouse & B Corrigan
Dual acceptor. Racing well recently. Returns from a 49-day let-up. Last start 4th of 11 at Gayndah Cl3-Sw on June 7 over 1200m, 4 len behind Zena Boy with 59kg at $11. The run before that won by 2 len at Nanango 0 - 50 May 17 over 1000m defeating Hey Pumpkin carrying 55.5kg at $9. Has been racing well. Major player on best form.
6
REBECCA WILSON
White, Red Stars, Black Sleeves, Red Stars Cap
11 4x938 MEDIA GEM
DARCY SHORT
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs D E Short, Ms S L Hopkins & Mrs K Glanville
Last start ran last of 8 at Bluff 0 - 55 on July 12 over 1300m, slow going 14 len behind Spellmaster with 57.5kg at $9. The race before that 3rd of 8 at Gladstone Bm50 on June 28 over 1194m, 4 len behind Cinderella Man with 59kg at $8. Hard to recommend on recent form.
7
TOM ORR
Hot Pink, Black Vee, Armbands And Cap
12 780x0 BEATLEMANIA
G P FINNIGAN
5YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
G P Finnigan
Second run back. First-up after 11 months ran last of 10 at Gatton 0 - 55 on July 10 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Este Dia with 55kg at $101. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Nanango Bm45 on August 3 over 1200m, 6 len behind All About Lewis carrying 56.5kg at $9. This looks a tough assignment.
2
MINONETTE KENNEDY
White, Finnigan Family Crest, Red Collar, Hooped Sleeves And Cap