Toowoomba 05 Apr 2025
GOING: S(6)
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HAPPY 70TH BIRTHDAY RICHARD LIGHT BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1300m Track: Soft 6 Clouds (Max: 24) Rail: +5m Entire. (Pent: 6.00) |
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A solid tempo is anticipated with Sukhbir and Viennawaitsforyou kicking up to hold out the next wave. NORTHERNONTAP (6) has been holding his form this year and was runner-up here 4 weeks ago. A good draw helps, and in his current space, he will be hard to hold out. DON'T DISS AROUND (7) showed his liking for his home track when he made a welcome return to the winners' circle in a lesser class here 3 weeks ago. His confidence is back, and he can't be ruled out of another win. GRANITE PRINCE (3) needed his fresh-up run here on a heavy track and is usually much sharper second up. He has had his issues recently, but if he is anywhere near right, he can take this out. NEVER GIVE UP (4) will be ridden more positively early on in this race, and a form reversal is on the cards. Include in all combinations. SUGGESTED PLAY: Granite Prince each-way.
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MOKTAFFY
LINDSAY HATCH 7YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Ares Racing Australia (Mgr: J T Horan), G A Bishop, A J Stevenson, G S Tolcher, Miss C McBride, T Juric, A B & D L Racing (Mgr: D Lowe), D A Gunther, D S Watkins, M A Fletcher, S M Pascoe, Red Rug Racing, Garry Holden Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 3rd of 8 at this track Bm70 on March 1 over 1300m, 1.75 len behind Silver City carrying 58.5kg at $14. Second run from a spell sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 11 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on March 15 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Space Tracker with 57.5kg at $26. Don't underestimate. |
8 LIV O'DONNELL |
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| 2 | 8331x |
SILVER WARRIOR
ADAM CAMPTON 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG Dr B Chan Dual acceptor. Resuming. Finished off last preparation by 0.5 len Gold Coast Poly Bm65 November 23 over 1540m defeating Capital Boss carrying 60kg at $4.80. When resuming last campaign second last of 8 at Gold Coast Poly Bm65 June 15 over 1200m, 7 len behind Galaxy General with 58kg at $15. Can win fresh up. |
1 JAKE MOLLOY |
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| 3 | 0x7x0 |
GRANITE PRINCE
MICHAEL NOLAN 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG R J Reeves, Mrs D M Reeves, D P Reeves, J J Reeves, S D Kay, J W Gordon, P Anderson, M A Lane, B M Eagleton & G C Reilly Having second run back today. Last run 10th of 12 at this track Kotm Consol Hcp on March 28 over 1200m, in the wet; 8 len behind Our Magnus with 52kg at $71. At only start last preparation ran last of 7 at this track Bm72 on September 14 over 1100m, 10 len behind Mahbaby with 59.5kg at $15. Watch closely, |
1 K YOSHIDA |
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| 4 | x1046 |
NEVER GIVE UP
COREY & KYLIE GERAN 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG 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 Useful gelding. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently 6th of 8 at this track Bm70 on March 1 over 1300m, 7 len behind Silver City with 60kg at $4. The race before that eased back early on 4th of 8 at Sunshine Coast Cl4 on February 14 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Divine Purpose with 59kg at $11. Best form stacks up so he can make amends. |
6 KARL ZECHNER |
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| 5 | 6x453 |
MAURICE'S MEDAD
RODNEY HAY 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG R T Hay Dual acceptor. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Beaudesert Cl4 on March 17 over 1650m, 2 len behind Jumeirah Triangle with 59kg at $11. The race before that 5th of 9 at Warwick Cl3 on March 2 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Typhoon Tip with 56kg at $21. Doubt he will improve winning record today. |
5 LESLIE TILLEY |
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| 6 | 21152 |
NORTHERNONTAP
LINDSAY HATCH 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Ares Racing Australia (Mgr: J T Horan), D C Fraser, D W Rolfe, J D Green, Goonthen (Mgr: J D Green), A Lo Surdo, A M Smith, J B Page, M A Fletcher, J Shiells, F G Hidasi, L G Tsaousis, D J White, W J Page, B J Butler, S O'Neill, P Hardeo, A M Camp, D Gilbert & Mrs M L Heath At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at this track Bm70 on March 8 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Celestial Harbour with 55.5kg at $4.80. The start before that 5th of 9 at Eagle Farm Bm70 on January 8 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Flag Hall with 58.5kg at $31. Cannot be discounted. |
2 JUSTIN HUXTABLE |
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| 7 | 38631 |
DON'T DISS AROUND
JIM HANNA 6YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG J A Hanna, Mrs D K Hanna & C A Hanna Form hard to fault. Last start won by 1.3 len at this track Bm65 March 15 over 1300m defeating Elected with 58.5kg at $10. The race before that 3rd of 9 at this track Cl3 on February 22 over 1625m, 1.5 len behind Haysiri carrying 58.5kg at $4. No reason he cannot salute again. |
3 NATHAN FAZACKERLEY |
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| 8 | 5x417 |
CELESTIAL HARBOUR
COREY & KYLIE GERAN 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Markham , G S Mellors, O W I Racing (Mgr: C J Gray), Four Bees Racing No. 1 , Miss H C Winter, M K Hawkins, B S Anderson, J R Giles, Jake , K W Cockburn, G M Goodrum, Miss S L Bird, S Shepherd, K Day, G W Donnellan, S M Goodrum, K J O'Brien, W D Hounslow, B J O'Callaghan & P Kyranides At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at Eagle Farm F&M Bm78 on March 22 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Hermanita with 55.5kg at $15. The race before that won by 1.3 len at this track Bm70 March 8 over 1200m in soft going defeating Northernontap carrying 56kg at $12. Will get back in the run and need a bit of luck. |
7 NOZI TOMIZAWA |
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| 9 | x6458 |
VIENNAWAITSFORYOU
DALE GROVES 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG S J Hislop Useful mare. Most recently second last of 9 at Dalby Hcp on March 22 over 1400m, 8 len behind I Promise You carrying 55kg at $8. The run before that 5th of 8 at this track Bm70 on March 1 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Silver City carrying 57.5kg at $3.10. Capable of a lot more; worth another chance. |
9 DYLAN BENNETT |
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| 10 | x0220 |
SUKHBIR
MARYANN BROSNAN 5YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Ms M D Brosnan Useful type. Comes here off a 34-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 11 at Coffs Harbour Bm66 on March 2 over 1400m, 8 len behind Badgers Nuts with 60kg at $6. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Beaudesert Bm65 on February 6 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Speed Map with 60.5kg at $15. Has the ability and can bounce back. |
4 AMY GRAHAM |
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| 11 | 26x42 |
CHASING JACKLEY
ALYSSA & TROY SWEENEY 7YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG D P Alston & Ms S E Nation Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Ipswich Bm58 on March 1 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Jungle Fever carrying 60kg at $9. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 at Dalby Hcp on March 22 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind I Promise You carrying 55kg at $6. Others rate better. |
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ARDERN
ROBERT HEATHCOTE 5YO B/BR MARE 54.0KG Adrenaline Thoroughbreds No 1 (Mgr: P J Bita), Ms J A Mcdonald, C W Hobson, B R Schafferius, K A Studd, G O Small, D J Anderson, J Haines, S O Ricetti, M Waters, R J Byrne, J A Richards, D J O'Leary, G P Mondon, D R Hardy, A Dowell, T McNaughton & Miss A Blume Useful mare. Most recently 7th of 12 at Ipswich Cl3 on March 13 over 1100m, slow going 3 len behind Salt Lake Betty carrying 54.5kg at $10. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at Sunshine Coast F&M Bm65 on February 2 over 1200m, 4 len behind Pink Cashmere with 59.5kg at $14. Certainly worth another chance. |
10 CHELSEA BAKER |
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FLASH ZARIZ
NAOMI HEMMINGS 8YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG Bileena Stud (Mgr: Mrs N R Hemmings) Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 10 at Dalby Bm55 on March 22 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Inatick with 59.5kg at $9. Previously second-up 5th of 14 at Warwick Bm58 on September 22 over 1350m, 6 len behind Connewarre carrying 59.5kg at $4. Will find this tough; prefer others. |
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PAMPUNI
PHYLLIS KALINOWSKI 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG A Barrow, Findyabookie, P Burton & C A Packham Last start from last on the turn 6th of 9 at Dalby Bm55 on March 22 over 1200m, 3 len behind Hotfoot Performer with 57kg at $11. The race before that got back early 8th of 11 at this track Bm58 on March 8 over 1200m, 7 len behind Galway Hussler with 55.5kg at $61. Others rate better. |
2 GIRISH GOOMANY |
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