Glen Innes   10 Jan 2026
 
GOING: G(3)

GLEN INNES SERVICES CLUB GLEN INNES CUP BENCHMARK 74 HANDICAP 1400m

Track: GOOD3   Clear (Max: 30)   Rail: True.  

Expecting Accrue to take up the running with Intoxel and Capo Strada close at hand. Competitive renewal of the Glen Innes Cup. UNLEASH (9) brings the right form to the race. Closed strongly to get up for second last start in open company over this distance at Chinchilla. Four-time winner at the trip who gets the perfect run out of gate two. Looks the one to beat with just 55kgs. GIDDAY GIDDAY (8) had been racing in great heart then endured a horrific five-wide run at Toowoomba last time and understandably dropped out. Kelsey Lenton has four wins and four placings on the mare from ten rides and is back on today. Can turn things around. ACCRUE (10) made a welcomed return to form last start when beaten under a length over 1450m at Quirindi. Up in class but drops a massive 9kgs which brings him into discussions. HE'S A COPY BOY (11) did a good job to finish a close fourth at Inverell recently when coming off a 32-day let-up. Back in trip which suits. Right in the mix. CAPO STRADA (1) will race handy and give backers a sight. SUGGESTED PLAY: Unleash to take out the feature.
1 21314 CAPO STRADA
BRIAN GENTLE
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 65.0KG
B A Gentle
Dual acceptor. Racing well recently. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 7 at Mackay Hcp on December 6 over 1560m, 2 len behind Northern Pride with 56kg at $2.60. The race before that won by a neck at Mackay Cl6 November 21 over 1560m defeating Journalism carrying 62kg at $2.90. Not far away last start. Consistent veteran who looks a nice each-way option.
5
COLLEEN KRAHNEN
Red, Yellow Diamond Band, White Collar, Sleeves And Cap
2 61418 SHAMEDY
TODD PAYNE
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 63.0KG
L M Berger, D F Bourke, WATO Syndicate (Mgr: A M Finlayson), R J Wheatley, J B Newsome, H J Burridge, D H Stevenson, Mrs S U McCormack, W J McCormack, T Payne, J Halloran, J Guilfoyle, GI Magpies (Mgr: S T Schiffmann), R K Burton, Cherubs Racing, H Pattison, G Smith, J Druce & J Briggs
Last start eased back early on 8th of 14 at Inverell Invl Cup Bm88 on January 1 over 1400m, 3 len behind Voracious carrying 56.5kg at $17. The race before that won by a head at Armidale Guyra Cup November 9 over 1400m in soft going defeating Rematch with 56.5kg at $6.50. Mixes his form but his best is certainly good enough.
8
BEN LOOKER
Black, White Checks, Purple Sleeves, White Cap
3 26x63 UNDER THE CAP
STEVEN HARDY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
R Panovski, S A Hardy & G M Hardy
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 7 at Ballina Bm82 on December 9 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind My Mum's Toyboy carrying 59.5kg at $41. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Chinchilla Hcp on December 20 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Basil's Bow carrying 59.5kg at $31. Strips fitter and is ready to play a big role.
11
REECE O'CONNELL
Black, Yellow Sun, Red And Yellow Hoops Sleeves, Yellow Cap
4 81023 BOLD HOI HO
SALLY TAYLOR
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms S J Taylor, J J Devine, N J Devine, Mrs P A Devine & S S Flynn
At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Murwillumbah Bm82 on December 29 over 1550m, 0.6 len behind Cape Crusader with 55.5kg at $4.40. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at Lismore Xmas Cup Bm82 on December 19 over 1410m, 0.6 len behind Swift Charm with 55.5kg at $13. Racing in great heart and is one of the many chances in this race.
1
GRADY SPOKES
Cerise, Black Checks, Sleeves And Cap
5 45299 KIPTANUI
RODNEY HAY
9YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R T Hay
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently got back early 9th of 15 at Doomben Ccc Nmw-Qlty on December 6 over 1600m, 7 len behind Caffrey carrying 55kg at $101. The start before that 9th of 12 at Roma on November 18 over 1640m, 10 len behind Skyforger with 56kg at $71. Out of his depth.
4
SHAKIRA BAILEY
Light Blue, Black Sleeves, Cerise Armbands And Cap
6 13540 INTOXEL
ANDREW PARRAMORE
6YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
W A Campbell, Mrs K I Campbell & B R Campbell
At the latest run 11th of 14 at Inverell Invl Cup Bm88 on January 1 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Voracious carrying 55kg at $31. The start before that 4th of 9 at Lismore Xmas Cup Bm82 on December 19 over 1410m, 2 len behind Swift Charm carrying 53.5kg at $5.50. Well held last time but can turn things around.
7
N THOMAS
Gold, White Diamond And Sleeves, Gold Armbands And Quartered Cap
7 53181 CHASING JACKLEY
ALYSSA & TROY SWEENEY
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
D P Alston & Ms S E Nation
Returns from a 49-day let-up. Last start favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.1 len at Inverell Diggerscup Bm73 November 22 over 1800m in heavy going defeating A Tent Hut with 56kg at $3.10. The start before that sat on the pace before fading to run last of 8 at Ipswich Bm65 on November 13 over 1680m, 4.5 len behind Moonshine Run carrying 57.5kg at $5. Not out of contention.
10
MIKAYLA WEIR
Black, White Checks, Cerise Sleeves, Cerise Cap, Black Collar, Cerise Cuffs, Cerise Peak
8 23410 GIDDAY GIDDAY
NICK KEAL
5YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
N Keal, N C Dale, A Keal, L Lambert & Mrs L E K Lenton
Last start ran last of 10 at Toowoomba Bm65 Hcp on December 27 over 1300m, 9 len behind Kareem with 59.5kg at $9. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at Dalby Cl3-Sw December 11 over 1400m defeating One Beat No Beat carrying 58kg at $7.50. Capable of sharp improvement.
12
KELSEY LENTON
Red, Black Diamond, Checked Sleeves, Black Diamonds Cap
9 76712 UNLEASH
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
G M Goodrum, J C R Eastwell, Mrs T M Sutton, D J Sutton, C M Sheppard, Mrs M J Sheppard, B J O'Callaghan, W D Hounslow, P McCurley, A C Scott, B C Scott, B J Kerr, D J Nolan, S J Birch, C G Geran, B M Moody, K J O'Brien & C Blyton
Racing well recently. Most recently made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Chinchilla Hcp on December 20 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Basil's Bow with 57.5kg at $7. The race before that won by 0.7 len at Goondiwindi Bm60 November 29 over 1400m defeating Craiglea La Vie carrying 63.5kg at $7. Should enjoy a nice run from the inside draw and her recent figures read favourably.
2
G GERAN
Turquoise, Hot Pink GG Racing Logo, Diagonal Halves Sleeves, Hooped Cap
10 43892 ACCRUE
GAVIN GROTH
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs F G Groth
Most recently 2nd in a small field at Quirindi Cg&E Bm50 on December 26 over 1450m, 0.6 len behind Just Jacky carrying 64kg at $2.50. The start before that didn't do much in the run home; ran last of 9 at Moree Bm50 on December 20 over 1400m, 8 len behind Via Rose with 64.5kg at $3.30. Nice effort last time and is worth following up.
9
BROOKE STOWER
White, Royal Blue And Red Band And Armbands, Royal Blue Striped Cap
11 13554 HE'S A COPY BOY
SAMANTHA MCGUREN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
M R Stitt, Mrs W M Bakewell & Mrs T M Madden
Last start 4th of 8 at Inverell Bm66 on January 1 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind Tillstrom with 59kg at $6.50. The race before that 5th of 11 at Grafton Bm74 on November 30 over 1620m, 3 len behind Cape Crusader carrying 55.5kg at $18. Sure to be tough to beat from an inside stall.
3
L P ROLLS
Green, Yellow Sash, White Sleeves, Green And Yellow Quartered Cap
12 00369 ROYAL CHARGE
NAOMI HEMMINGS
8YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
P D Gray & Mrs P M Gray
Last start 9th of 11 at Warwick Bm60 on December 26 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Bavarian Lady with 57kg at $91. The run before that 6th of 10 at Chinchilla Hcp on December 20 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Basil's Bow with 53kg at $61. Likely to find this out of reach.
6
NORIYUKI MASUDA
Dark Green, Purple Sleeves, Quartered Cap