Toowoomba   23 Aug 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

BROWN FAMILY WINE GROUP BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1200m

Track: Good 4   Clear (Max: 19)   Rail: +2.5m Entire. (Pent: 5.90)  

A keen contest with Son Of Beebee and Provance leading from Never Give Up. FIGHTING IDOL (2) brings strong relative figures and forget the latest when he was outgraded at Eagle Farm. He missed a nose in a CL5 at the Sunshine Coast prior and that reads well for this. Has a handy 2kg claim and the blinkers on for the first time. PROVANCE (9) has switched to the Currie stable on a 17-day return. He has also been racing in better company, and two back was only beaten 2L in a Sunshine Coast CL3. Maps for a soft run and has some key gear changes. NEVER GIVE UP (3) resumes and has won 3/4 fresh. His form tapered off at the back on his previous campaign, but he's good enough and a bold return is likely. SILVER CITY (4) resumes for Currie and two back won a 70 here, on-pace. Proven fresh and has a 2kg claimer aboard. In the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Fighting Idol.
1 6x776 KORDIA
PAT RICHARDSON
9YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Mrs P M Richardson & S R Richardson
Comes off a 33 day let-up. Most recently eased back early on 6th of 9 at Blackall Cl6-Sw on July 21 over 1200m, 7 len behind Entrepreneurial with 60.5kg at $31. The start before that second last of 8 at Ilfracombe Hcp on July 12 over 1400m, 13 len behind Kalashnikov carrying 58.5kg at $17. Others preferred.
1
AMY GRAHAM
Red, White Spots, Armbands
2 32725 FIGHTING IDOL
NEIL HOCKING
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
M B E Moore
Most recently 5th of 12 at Eagle Farm Nmw on August 9 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Gospel Girl with 54kg at $51. The race before that 2nd of 7 at Sunshine Coast Cl5 on July 25 over 1000m, slow going nose behind Thelwell with 55.5kg at $12. In a suitable race and is a winning chance.
8
KELSEY LENTON
White, Red Stripes, Black Sleeves And Cap
3 5504x NEVER GIVE UP
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
G M Goodrum, A M Ackerman, R J Hawkswell, K J O'Brien, B Ible, D J Hayward, J M Toms, J Sexton, T J Ackerman, M Chapman, Mrs P Chapman, T R Holyoak, Mrs A Holyoak, Miss S L Bird & C G Geran
First-up. Finished off last campaign fourth in a small field at Bundaberg Sw June 21 over 1380m, 6 len behind Heat carrying 56kg at $4. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.2 len Ipswich Bm68 January 7 over 1200m defeating Lion Class carrying 59.5kg at $3.90. Likely o race well.
5
KARL ZECHNER
Turquoise, Hot Pink GG Racing Logo, Diagonal Halves Sleeves, Hooped Cap
4 8310x SILVER CITY
MARK CURRIE
7YO  GR/B  GELDING 60.0KG
R J Morris
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at this track Bm65 March 15 over 1300m, 9 len behind Don't Diss Around with 57kg at $5.50. First up last campaign second last of 10 at Moree Bm66 November 1 over 1200m, 5 len behind Extreme Merger carrying 61.5kg at $26. Keep onside.
7
SHANIA WILLIS
Blue, Cream Sleeves, Red Cap
5 98x9x NO GOING BACK
MARK CURRIE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
N I Owen, Mrs H M L Owen, C P Owen, Mrs L S Owen, Mrs E M Owen, L Dugdell, K M Owen & Mrs J D Owen
Dual acceptor. Resuming. Only had one start last preparation second last of 10 at Dalby Bm65 on April 8 over 1200m, slow going 11 len behind Dream Lantern carrying 59.5kg at $51. When resuming last campaign second last of 12 at Warwick Bm65 on May 21 2024 over 1200m, 5 len behind Scud with 61kg at $21. Ran 3rd in a trial at Toowoomba over 870m on August 5. Will take great benefit from this run.
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White, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Red And Royal Blue Striped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
6 3x334 SON OF BEEBEE
KEVIN KEMP
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
H F Black
Dual acceptor. Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 7 at this track Cl3-Sw on August 2 over 1100m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Charmed Passage carrying 58kg at $3.20. Before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at this track Bm70 on July 12 over 1200m, long-neck behind Drang A Tang carrying 56kg at $3.90. Has claims.
3
STACEY CALLOW
Gold, Red Vee Yoke, Sleeves And Cap
7 053x1 SCRIPT WRITER
CHRIS ANDERSON
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Anderson Racing (Mgr: C M Anderson)
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after two months won by 1.5 len at Sunshine Coast 0 - 58 August 10 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Grandeur Rose with 60kg at $5. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Doomben Cl2 on April 4 over 1350m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Antonito carrying 56.5kg at $7. Further improvement to come.
10
Red, Black And White Checked Sash, White Pom Pom
8 17x68 HELL AND BACK
TONY GOLLAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms S D Puddy, Ms J L McKenzie, Ms I Roos, Ms J Chamberlain, Mrs C Todd, Mrs P Gordon, Ms K O'Brien, Ms B Elder, Ms J Stunt, Mrs S Hansen, Miss K Inskip, Ms P Wronski, Dream Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: T Dimitriadis), Mrs L Anderson, Mrs K L McKenna, Mrs S L Dowling & A Eldridge
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 6th of 8 at Doomben Cl2 on July 16 over 1200m, 5 len behind Runwiththetide with 57kg at $15. Last start eased back early on 8th of 10 at Doomben Bm65 on August 6 over 1110m, 6 len behind Chalice Well carrying 59kg at $19. Profiles nicely. In the top metro barn and should be ready to show more.
4
CHELSEA BAKER
Black, Hot Pink And White Ribbons, White Stars Sleeves, Hot Pink Cap
9 x0947 PROVANCE
MARK CURRIE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
One Syndications Pty Ltd (Mgr: B J Diplock), G P Diplock, A R Reynolds, JKTU, T J Fitzgerald, J C Halliday, A J Dillenseger, B Gillam-Findlay, Mrs L V Hawley, Tip It In Racing (Mgr: M S R Kennedy), R N Pearce & S I Martin
Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Doomben Bm65 on August 6 over 1110m, 5 len behind Chalice Well with 58.5kg at $12. The race before that 4th in a small field at Sunshine Coast Cl3 on July 20 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Super Zamboni with 57.5kg at $2.90. Hard to fault if at his best.
2
BAILEY WHEELER
Grey, One Syndications Logos, Navy Blue Diagonal Halved Sleeves, Navy Blue Cap, Gold Seams
10 08x66 ISLAND MAGIC
AMANDA PARK
7YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs G E Park, P A Park, B P Park, Ms A J Park & T R McIntyre
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 7 at Goondiwindi Bm60 on July 19 over 1000m, 4 len behind Astin Lane with 62.5kg at $5. Second run from a spell second last of 7 at Gatton Bm75 on August 1 over 1100m, slow going 5.5 len behind Biographer with 54kg at $19. Unlikely to feature.
6
NOZI TOMIZAWA
Purple, White Hoops And Purple Cap
11 96x53 SWITCHBLADE
STEPHEN MATTHEWS
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
SMKT Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: S B Matthews), T J Taylor, L W Schwenke & N W Walsh
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming eased back early on 5th of 7 at Ipswich Cl1-Sw on July 9 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Deep Vegas with 60kg at $31. Second run from a spell ran on from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Warwick 0 - 58 on August 6 over 1350m, slow going 0.8 len behind Bokuden carrying 60kg at $4.80. Won't be far away.
7
Red, Yellow And Black Striped Sleeves