Gold Coast   02 Aug 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

DAVE BROWN'S CELEBRATION OF LIFE BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1400m

Track: Soft 5   Clouds (Max: 18)   Rail: True. (Pent: 4.86)  

Tarps and Salt Lake Betty to take up the running at a strong tempo. RESURRECTED (2) is racing in top order, stringing together a hat-trick of victories, the latest being over 1300m at this track. He has been up around the speed in his races and been too tough. Even the weights don't seem to be a bother to his hopes. BOWRIDER (3) will be back in the field but finding the line well. Probably wants the track to be on the softer side. Goes well for today's rider. TARPS (5) is at the other end of the field as a likely leader. Interesting rise in distance for him. DECISIVE LASS (4) is getting so close to another win. That was a good race at Grafton and she missed by a nose. SUGGESTED PLAY: Easy to side with Resurrected.
1 x0097 SILVER WARRIOR
ADAM CAMPTON
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 62.0KG
Dr B Chan
Comes here off a 38-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 10 at Doomben Bm85 on June 25 over 1640m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Eaglemont with 53kg at $71. The race before that 10th of 14 at this track Bm70 on June 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Twyford with 59kg at $61. Unlikely to threaten.
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Black, White Epaulettes With Royal Blue Outline, White And Royal Blue Striped Cap
2 02111 RESURRECTED
MATTHEW DUNN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby), Jimlee Racing (Mgr: Ms L Caff), Steelies Racing (Mgr: Ms L Caff), Darby Racing Bacarella (Mgr: S G Darby), W D Brown, J Georgatsoulis, M A Johnson, B Klemke, J F Neilsen, C Smith, Insufficient Funds Racing (Mgr: O Karovski), I E Huntly & S Zarkow
On a three run winning streak. Most recently favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track Cl3-Sw July 5 over 1300m in soft going defeating Dunloe carrying 58kg at $3. Before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at Grafton Ctry Bm58 June 9 over 1430m in soft going defeating Spills carrying 61.5kg at $2.15. Sure to go well again.
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MATTHEW MCGUREN
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
3 72294 BOWRIDER
JAY BELLAMY
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
C J Smith, W D Maynard, R E Bain, G P Whitaker, C J Bain, J J J Reimann, M Briggs, L Jolly, J C T Bellamy, Mrs D Marshall, B M Morcus, Mrs N Takai, T A Dyson, N Bower, Mrs A Tighe & B J Callaghan
Dual acceptor. Most recently 4th of 10 at this track Bm78 on July 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Sailor's Secret with 54.5kg at $6.50. The race before that second last of 10 at Sunshine Coast Prov Sprint Fin on July 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind King Yoshi with 54kg at $26. Nicely placed and is expected to be in the finish.
4
DYLAN TURNER
Red, White Star, Seams And Sleeves, Red Seams
4 4x632 DECISIVE LASS
GARY NIELSEN
6YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
G N Nielsen & Mrs K Purcell
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Grafton Mothergift 86 on July 17 over 1400m, nose behind Leica Model carrying 56.5kg at $6. The race before that got back early 3rd in a small field at this track Cl4 on July 5 over 1000m, on a slow track; neck behind The Fixer with 56kg at $13. Close to a win. Honest galloper who is a live chance.
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MS YVETTE LEWIS
Green And Gold Stripes, Orange Sleeves, Striped Cap
5 50057 TARPS
SCOTT MORRISEY
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
JP Morrisey & Mrs K F Morrisey
Last start 7th of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm70 on July 19 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind Mr Galazi carrying 57kg at $8.50. The start before that second last in a small field at this track Cl4 on July 5 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind The Fixer carrying 55.5kg at $4.60. Can improve.
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COURTNEY BELLAMY
Cerise, Gold Sash And Cap
6 73200 DUNLOE
DAN MORGAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
D J Morgan
Last start ran last of 11 at this track Bm62 on July 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Aitutaki with 59kg at $10. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track Cl3-Sw on July 5 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Resurrected with 58kg at $9. Certainly worth another chance.
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MONTANA PHILPOT
Royal Blue, Red Horse And Huntley Thoroughbreds Logo, Red Sleeves And Cap
7 620x5 FAST LADY
DEBI O'TOOLE
6YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
W O O'Toole & Mrs C Smith
Second run back. First-up after two months 5th of 9 at Gatton Bm70 on June 28 over 1400m, 6 len behind Sir Carter carrying 56kg at $10. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Toowoomba Bm65 on March 15 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Don't Diss Around with 59kg at $15. Unlikely to be competitive.
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C WHITELEY
Blue, Red Stars, Red Sleeves With Blue Horseshoes And Cap, Red Pom Pom
8 918x0 SALT LAKE BETTY
DESLEIGH FORSTER
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
N C Mayne & Mrs C M Mayne
Second-up. Comes off a 60-day let-up. First-up after two months raced on the pace before fading to run last of 10 at Dalby Bm65 on June 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Celestial Harbour carrying 59kg at $10. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Eagle Farm Cl2-Sw on January 18 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind About To Explode with 58kg at $16. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two.
3
KIRK MATHESON
Red, Light Blue Hooped Sleeves, Yellow Cap
9 0x209 RINGER'S REWARD
KEVIN KEMP
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
D McManus
Last start 9th of 12 at Eagle Farm Bm70 on July 19 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Cho Oyu with 55.5kg at $41. Before that 11th of 13 at Doomben F&M Cl3 on June 25 over 1350m, slow going 5.5 len behind Bengal Diamond carrying 56kg at $18. Can atone.
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MONTANNA SAVVA
Red, Yellow Sash, Hooped Sleeves
10 73651 YES TO EXCESS
RENITA BEATON
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
N Franis, P T Vanderheld, B R Hanson, S A Alexander, A Huebner, P J Brunjes, M B Kindt, Mrs D Henderson, M A Farrell, W M Jones, A J Ahern, T Nesdale, M J O'shea, Mrs S Sutherland & J K Littleproud
At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Beaudesert Bm68 July 8 over 1400m defeating Headhunter with 54.5kg at $8.50. The start before that 5th of 9 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on June 22 over 1300m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Good Lieutenant with 54.5kg at $13. Has confidence back and can sneak into the finish again.
2
ANTHONY ALLEN
Deep Navy Blue, White Diagonal Half, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
11 31211 SUPRENDRE
PHIL BOBIC
5YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
Revelstone Stud (Mgr: Mrs R A Garrett)
Recent form sound. At the latest run won by 1.1 len at Esk Bm60 July 12 over 1460m defeating Black 'N' Deadly with 58kg at $3. The run before that 2nd of 14 at Warwick Bm60 on June 21 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Ariat carrying 58kg at $7.50. Cannot be underestimated.
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Yellow, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes And Cap
12 3x356 MISS UCHITEL
MATTHEW DUNN
6YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
Mailbag Uchitel, C C F C Group, J P Hambrook, K Wyld, R A Annicchiarico, M D McKenna, P Placencia, T A Welsh, B Welsh, J P A Sist, E Parker, Minimum Wagers, Throw It In Syndications, A F A H Racing, B T Rix, Mrs G Murdoch, BNL Racing, B P Rix & S Whitworth
Comes off a 37 day let-up. Most recently 6th of 11 at Murwillumbah Ctry Bm58 on June 26 over 1550m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Wonderland Star with 60kg at $4.80. The run before that 5th of 12 at Grafton Ctry Bm58 on June 9 over 1430m, slow going 1.75 len behind Under Twenty Two carrying 58.5kg at $3.30. Not keen on her chances.
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DYLAN TURNER
Deep Navy, Mailbag Bloodstock Logo, White With Orange Spots Sleeves And Cap
13 64lx0 TUKI TWELVE
G HEINRICH & B RODGERS
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Heinrich Bloodstock (Mgr: Miss T C Heinrich) & Miss T C Heinrich
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after 13 months ran last of 13 at Beaudesert 0 - 60 on July 8 over 1400m, 7 len behind Monastery with 58kg at $151. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Sunshine Coast Bm62 on April 14 2024 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Bassac Lane carrying 58.5kg at $26. Looking elsewhere for the winner.
3
M HELLYER
Black, Pink Horseshoes, Pink Sleeves, Black Cap, Pink Horseshoes