Gold Coast   01 Nov 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

TRAKIDA JERICHO CUP (HEAT) BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 3200m

Track: SOFT5   Rain (Max: 25)   Rail: True Entire Course. (Pent: 4.87)  

Solid pace with Tennessee Whiskey finding the front but it won't be a picnic with a few other speedy types engaged. Hard race to line up with two-mile experience scarce. TEWKESBURY (5) has had three runs in the Emma Fouchard stable since failing as a jumper for the McEvoys. Battled on evenly for a midfield finish in the Listed Queensland Cup over 2400m last start. Will keep grinding away and looks the best option. JUSTICE SERVED (1) put together three wins in a row in northern NSW before a couple of decent efforts in this region recently, the latest a fourth over 2206m at Eagle Farm. The 3kg claim is a big help. Bred to stay so looks a threat. THE CLAIMANT (6) has raced on the speed and kept whacking away at his last couple, finishing three lengths behind Giddy Gan's Joy over 2400m here last start. Looks like he'll stay all day. TENNESSEE WHISKEY (4) likes to bowl along in front and his last three results have been pleasing. Gets a few gear changes today which are interesting. JIMMY NAILS (8) is another who is racing well and makes his own luck up on the pace. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Tewkesbury.
1 11124 JUSTICE SERVED
RAY DART
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs K M Dart, R H Dart & R N O Dart
Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 9 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on October 18 over 2206m, 6 len behind Connecticut with 55kg at $13. The start before that 2nd in a small field at this track Bm65 on October 4 over 2210m, long-neck behind Punjabi Landing with 60kg at $4.60. Major player in this line-up.
5
BELLA YOUNGBERRY
Hot Pink, Grey Striped Sleeves
2 x8666 GRIPPING
JASON PATTON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
M L Dunen, D J Jordan, Ms P Henderson, T M Sparkes, Mrs L Bullock, J A Taylor, Jarjad Racing (Mgr: J S Deacon), T R Brown, R Baralovski, Rose Point Racing (Mgr: J S Deacon), Mrs Z Lowien & P Bullock
Last start 6th of 9 at this track Bm65 on October 18 over 2400m, 5 len behind Giddy Gan's Joy carrying 58.5kg at $7. The start before that second last of 7 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on October 3 over 1800m, 5 len behind Settat with 58.5kg at $8.50. One-pacer who should enjoy getting out to two miles.
6
R WIGGINS
Dark Blue, Light Blue Sleeves And Seams, Dark Blue Cap
3 41776 LIKEABEEL
PATRICK BUSUTTIN
10YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
P M Busuttin
Most recently 6th of 11 at Grafton Bm58 on October 21 over 2370m, 6 len behind Zaynudin carrying 60.5kg at $13. Before that 7th of 11 at Sunshine Coast Bm58 on October 10 over 2400m, 4 len behind Amalgamation with 61kg at $8. Prepared to overlook.
3
D R SMITH
Brown, Gold Striped Sleeves, Gold Cap, Brown Stars
4 62132 TENNESSEE WHISKEY
PETER ROBL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs J Fenwick, R R Manning & P T Robl
Racing well recently. At the latest run led but faded 2nd of 9 at this track Bm65 on October 18 over 2400m, 1.75 len behind Giddy Gan's Joy with 57.5kg at $3.30. The race before that 3rd in a small field at this track Bm65 on October 4 over 2210m, 0.6 len behind Punjabi Landing carrying 57.5kg at $2.45. Can play a significant role.
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D PEISLEY
Green, Blue Heart And Sleeves, Green Hearts, Quartered Cap
5 60966 TEWKESBURY
EMMA FOUCHARD
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
E J Fouchard, G Timmins, B S Racing (Mgr: S R Green), K Smith & Mrs J Smith
Most recently 6th of 9 at Eagle Farm in the LR Qld Cup on October 11 over 2400m, 6 len behind Walsh Bay with 54kg at $201. Before that 6th of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm68 on September 24 over 2200m, 5 len behind Punjabi Landing with 55.5kg at $31. Better placed in this company and is expected to improve sharply.
1
ADIN THOMPSON
Cerise, White Lattice, Navy Blue Sleeves And Cap
6 98645 THE CLAIMANT
ADAM CAMPTON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
N A W Heathcote, D M Richards, J P Munnings, L White, G Abblitt, J Marsh, C J Jones, C Brown, D C Vogel, N C Ashman, Dr N Berry, Mrs M E Berry, A Berry, Dr J O Lucas & Mrs I C Lucas
Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at this track Bm65 on October 18 over 2400m, 3 len behind Giddy Gan's Joy carrying 54.5kg at $5. The run before that 4th in a small field at this track Bm65 on October 4 over 2210m, 1.4 len behind Punjabi Landing with 58kg at $10. Looks capable of getting this trip strongly with the light weight.
2
KARL ZECHNER
White, Black Bird And Cap
7 45061 GIDDY GAN'S JOY
SIMON FOSTER
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Divor (Mgr: F G Jellicoe)
Most recently won by 1.75 len at this track Bm65 October 18 over 2400m defeating Tennessee Whiskey with 54kg at $5. The run before that 6th of 11 at Sunshine Coast Bm58 on October 10 over 2400m, 1.2 len behind Amalgamation with 57.5kg at $5. Very fit mare who appeals down in the weights.
8
JASON TAYLOR
Emerald Green, White Stripes, Armbands And Cap, Emerald Green Pom Pom
8 83142 JIMMY NAILS
PAUL SHAILER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Blue Sapphire Investments (Mgr: G Morgan)
Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 11 at Grafton Bm58 on October 21 over 2370m, 0.7 len behind Zaynudin carrying 60.5kg at $5. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Sunshine Coast Bm58 on October 10 over 2400m, long-neck behind Amalgamation carrying 59kg at $4.80. Will bowl along in the leading division and give them something to catch.
7
DYLAN TURNER
Black, White Maltese Cross, Checked Sleeves And Cap
9 58903 BIG HITTER
DAVID & MARCUS SCANES
8YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
M D Scanes, M McCracken, Load Up Line Up Racing (Mgr: A E Scanes), B Fitzpatrick, K J Ong, JAROKA (Mgr: K R Mclennan), B Glass, Mrs D M Scanes, W G Boller, C Xenochristou, D W Scanes & R A Miller
Most recently 3rd of 9 at this track Bm65 on October 18 over 2400m, 2 len behind Giddy Gan's Joy with 54kg at $101. The start before that ran last of 13 at Grafton Bm58 on September 30 over 2200m, 6 len behind Justice Served with 55kg at $71. Heading the right way and isn't hopeless.
4
NORIYUKI MASUDA
Navy Blue, White Stars And Sleeves, Navy Blue Seams, White Stars Cap
10 47367 BLACK TYPHOON
RUBY CHATTERTON
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
R Munro, Miss C Wynne, Mrs M Hourigan, Mrs K A Velge & R G Chatterton
At the latest run second last of 8 at Gold Coast Poly Bm62 on October 25 over 2000m, 19 len behind Tropic Sands with 51.5kg at $31. The start before that 6th of 10 at Ipswich Bm65 on October 17 over 1666m, slow going 4.5 len behind Bovidae with 54kg at $71. Will find this too difficult.
8
ASHVIN GOINDASAMY
White, Aqua Blue And Purple RGR Logo, Aqua Blue With Purple Diamonds Sleeves And Cap