Doomben   10 Jun 2026
 
GOING: H(10)

DRINKWISE BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 2060m

Track: HVY10   Rain (Max: 18)   Rail: +9m Entire. (Pent: 6.60)  

Lonesome Soul is the likely leader and should be able to get there comfortably. CAPTAIN MAVERICK (3) has been thereabouts of late and maps ideally for this contest from gate two. Rock-hard fit for this and handles all going. Must be respected out of the champion Waller camp. ALL KINDS OF FOLK (6) is a bit hit or miss but is more than capable enough on her day. Ready for the step-up in trip now and can improve sharply. PISTON REBEL (4) grows a leg for jockey Lerena who has two wins and two placings from six rides and has been racing very consistently of late. Top-three credentials. SMART AS SMART (2) has been right there in all four runs this campaign and may trouble the judge with any luck in running. PINK VIXEN (11) gets in very light with the claim and should be in the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Siding with Captain Maverick.
1 71x90 SCARLET PRINCE
JOHN SMERDON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
Four Mugs Racing (Mgr: S Lieschke), J R Makepeace & M Turnbull
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming got back early 9th of 13 at Gold Coast Bm78 on May 9 over 1400m, 6 len behind Daggers with 56.5kg at $91. Last start second last of 12 at Gold Coast Bm78 on May 22 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Blitzburg with 56.5kg at $101. This line-up might test him.
5
JACE MCMURRAY
Light Blue, Red Peace Symbol, Sleeves And Cap
2 x1243 SMART AS SMART
RENITA BEATON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
T L Schmetzer, R Tehliwec, S P Drane, K G Simpson, D A P Macaron, C M P Macaron, P G Macaron & Mrs M J Macaron
Most recently 3rd of 11 at this track Bm70 on May 27 over 1630m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Sosino with 60.5kg at $16. Before that 4th of 8 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on May 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind October carrying 57kg at $4.60. In the mix.
9
JAI WILLIAMS
Deep Navy Blue, White Diagonal Half, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
3 03326 CAPTAIN MAVERICK
CHRIS WALLER
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
B K Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd, N A Greenhalgh, Magic Bloodstock Racing, I Bruce, Three Hooks Seafood, Mrs R B McLaren, M Phillips, T A Corkhill, R B Craigie, R G Dumbrell, R P Campbell, J L Silvester, A C Lehmann, J R Gunston, L Shiels, J J Roughead, J M Sicily, C Nash, D Moore & R G Sawyer
Last start 6th of 11 at this track Bm78 on May 27 over 2200m, slow going 3.5 len behind The Irish carrying 56.5kg at $4.40. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Ipswich Bm78 on May 13 over 2170m, slow going 0.9 len behind Punjabi Landing carrying 58kg at $3.10. Rates highly and can turn things around.
2
RYAN MALONEY
Lime Green, Dark Green Shamrock, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
4 59113 PISTON REBEL
WILLIAM KROPP
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms K S Kropp, B A Smith, Mrs B A Smith, T Smith & J Smith
At the latest run made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Gold Coast 3&4yo Bm68 on May 22 over 1800m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind San Jose Boy with 61kg at $7.50. The start before that won by 1.5 len at Ipswich Cl2 May 9 over 1666m defeating Steel Impact with 60kg at $4.80. Going well. Has top-three claims.
3
BRANDON LERENA
Blue, White Vee And Sleeves, Blue Armbands, White Cap
5 18638 OUR TURN NOW
SHAUN DWYER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J T Wigginton, G Dunnett, M J Duncan, W E Dodson, Mrs R J Dodson, P Hannay, I J Duncan & J K Lorberg
At the latest run 8th of 11 at this track Bm78 on May 27 over 2200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind The Irish with 55kg at $31. The run before that 3rd of 10 at Ipswich Bm78 on May 13 over 2170m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Punjabi Landing carrying 56kg at $51. Not a good sign last start so others preferred.
1
COREY SUTHERLAND
Pink, Brown Armbands And Cap
6 5x105 ALL KINDS OF FOLK
TODD POLLARD
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Miss M F Cox
At the latest run 5th of 15 at this track Bm78 on May 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Express Payment carrying 54.5kg at $3.10. The run before that got back early 12th of 15 at this track Bm85 on May 16 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Kaluakoi with 52kg at $7. Making headway. Finds a nice race and worth another chance.
7
BEN THOMPSON
Royal Blue And White Halves, Quartered Cap
7 55311 SAMURAI WARRIOR
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
K J O'Brien & C G Geran
Most recently favourite; won by 2 len at Inverell Bm66 May 22 over 1800m defeating Ring Ahoy carrying 58.5kg at $3.40. Before that favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.9 len at Toowoomba Bm60 May 16 over 1890m defeating Propose carrying 60kg at $16. Tougher assignment this time.
10
NOZI TOMIZAWA
Navy Blue, Pink Disc With Navy Blue KO, Pink Sleeves, Hooped Cap
8 59094 ARTFUL GIRL
KEVIN KEMP
6YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
Rumbles Rural (Mgr: Ms J E Kirley)
Most recently 4th of 11 at this track Bm78 on May 27 over 2200m, slow going 2.75 len behind The Irish with 52kg at $20. Before that second last of 10 at Ipswich Bm78 on May 13 over 2170m, slow going 7 len behind Punjabi Landing carrying 53.5kg at $8. Needs to do more.
6
TAYLOR MARSHALL
Electric Blue, Black Horse Motif, Diamond Checkered Sleeves And Cap
9 1x038 CAST PARTY
STUART KENDRICK
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs T Kendrick, High Calibre Racing No.7 (Mgr: D Maguire), C W Macleod, D Constantin, R W Collins, Mrs P Muller, C E Betts, J Clark, Ms A M Douglas, S D Armstrong, J M Baker, A R Boag, G D Rowden, J g Price, S P Anderson, Mrs M F Anderson, S C Montefiore, Mrs R S May, W J Higgins & J W Wendt
At the latest run 8th of 11 at this track Bm70 on May 27 over 1630m, slow going 16 len behind Sosino carrying 56kg at $7.50. The race before that 3rd of 8 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on May 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind October with 54kg at $11. Is better than the recent effort suggests.
3
JAKE BAYLISS
Lime Green, Black High Calibre Racing Logo, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
10 56633 LONESOME SOUL
GREG WRIGHT
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs L G Wright
Last start raced on the pace when 3rd of 12 at Ipswich 3yo Hcp on May 21 over 2180m, on a wet track; 0.9 len behind Norty Forty with 52kg at $21. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Eagle Farm 3yo on May 6 over 1800m, slow going 4 len behind Castello Grande carrying 55kg at $5.50. Not far away last time. Maybe a place.
4
COURTNEY BELLAMY
White, Red And White Chimney Stack, Hooped Sleeves And Cap, Black Pom Pom
11 13654 PINK VIXEN
KEVIN KEMP
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 54.0KG
Miss V L Thompson, Mrs J H Kemp & Ms C Kowalchuk
Most recently 4th of 12 at Gold Coast 3&4yo Bm68 on May 22 over 1800m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind San Jose Boy with 52.5kg at $10. The run before that 5th of 13 at Ipswich 3yo Bm65 Hcp on May 9 over 1350m, 4 len behind Vintage Vibes carrying 55.5kg at $6.50. Big chance to return to the winner's list.
8
CHELSEA BAKER
Pink And Blue Checks, Pink Sleeves, Checked Cap