Toowoomba   03 May 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

TAYLOR BUILDING GROUP BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1300m

Track: Good 4   Clear (Max: 20)   Rail: +3m Entire. (Pent: 5.85)  

Without a great deal of early pace evident Speed Map may lead the way over Celestial Harbour. CELESTIAL HARBOUR (4) can't be faulted in this prep and is usually thereabouts at this level. He has a home track advantage and is well worth including in all combinations. FREEMAN (9) finished runner-up when resuming from a spell for new trainer Mark Currie and then came home with a rush to score here 6 days ago. If this race has not come too soon for her, then she can double the dose. SPEED MAP (2) is normally competitive at this level and led for a long way at Doomben 10 days ago before being claimed late and finishing third. He is down slightly in class and can make a winning track debut. RYLOV (7) did not handle the poly track at the Gold Coast last time out and is expected to finish a lot closer on the turf here. Each way. SUGGESTED PLAY: Rylov each way.
1 57x04 BOWRIDER
JAY BELLAMY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
C J Smith, W D Maynard, L Northam, R E Bain, G P Whitaker, C J Bain, J J J Reimann, M Briggs, L Jolly, J C T Bellamy, Mrs D Marshall, B M Morcus, Mrs N Takai, J T Hipperson, Mrs T A Dyson, N Bower, P Thigray, Mrs A Tighe & B J Callaghan
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 11 at Doomben Nmw on April 1 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind John Rambo with 56.5kg at $31. Second-up 4th of 12 at Gold Coast Bm65 on April 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Shapin Power carrying 59.5kg at $26. Reaching his peak now and is worth including.
8
COLLEEN KRAHNEN
Red, White Star, Seams And Sleeves, Red Seams
2 24163 SPEED MAP
BEN AHRENS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
R E Pride, D J Lyons & C N G Smithers
At the latest run tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 12 at Doomben Bm68 on April 23 over 1350m, slow going 0.5 len behind Cinque Terre with 59.5kg at $21. The start before that 6th of 9 at Gold Coast Cl5 on April 11 over 1100m, slow going 12 len behind The Lucky Alien with 55.5kg at $7. Sure to be in the finish.
7
COREY BAYLISS
Light Blue, Yellow Spots And Armbands, White Cap
3 85513 SARSEN
MARYANN BROSNAN
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms M D Brosnan
Most recently 3rd of 8 at Ballina Bm82 on April 8 over 1590m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Full Of Sincerity with 55kg at $17. Before that settled well back; won by a head at Gold Coast Poly Bm65 March 29 over 1540m defeating Kareem carrying 59kg at $16. Looks outclassed.
8
AMY GRAHAM
White With Black Seams And Cap
4 41723 CELESTIAL HARBOUR
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
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
Useful mare. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track Bm60 on April 17 over 1300m, 5 len behind Downey with 59.5kg at $3.90. Before that 2nd of 9 at this track Bm70 on April 5 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Never Give Up carrying 57.5kg at $9.50. One to keep in mind.
5
NOZI TOMIZAWA
Turquoise, Hot Pink GG Racing Logo, Diagonal Halves Sleeves, Hooped Cap
5 324x9 REGAL EDITION
DIANE G MURPHY
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Klemley Park (Mgr: Ms S M Leyshan)
Second run back. First-up after three months 9th of 11 at Ipswich Bm70 on April 9 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Twyford with 57.5kg at $41. Previously second-up 2nd of 14 at Eagle Farm Cl3 on September 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Starry Eyes with 56.5kg at $17. Others make more appeal.
2
ANTHONY ALLEN
Red, White Sash, Hooped Sleeves
6 13071 GALWAY HUSSLER
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
4YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
Markham (Mgr: K J O'Brien), Mrs E J Flood, N Hagan, P N Flood, M J Monckton, C G Geran, Mrs A L Van Vegchel, C C Silva, Ms E Moore, Mrs W A Augustin, B M Hansen, D Holder, Ms L J Grant, J C R Eastwell, J P Barbeler, Mrs B L Barbeler & K J O'Brien
Useful type. Most recently 7th of 13 at Eagle Farm Bm70 on April 19 over 1200m, 4 len behind Floozie with 56.5kg at $81. The race before that couldn't go on with it; ran last of 11 at Eagle Farm Cl6-Sw on April 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Master Showman carrying 55kg at $26. Nicely placed and is a winning chance.
1
KARL ZECHNER
Turquoise, Hot Pink GG Racing Logo, Diagonal Halves Sleeves, Hooped Cap
7 43360 RYLOV
RAY DART
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs K M Dart, R H Dart & R N O Dart
Most recently ran last of 11 at Gold Coast Poly Bm55 on April 19 over 1540m, 14 len behind Birmingham carrying 60.5kg at $5. The start before that 6th of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Bm55 on April 5 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Zouthur carrying 61kg at $4.20. Good enough to turn things around.
6
JACKSON MURPHY
Hot Pink, Grey Striped Sleeves
8 959x0 ATOMIC SELFIE
BEN AHRENS
7YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
M J Fiteni & Ms K M Stewart
First-up. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Beaudesert Bm65 February 6 over 1400m, 6 len behind Speed Map with 57.5kg at $17. When resuming last campaign ran last of 9 at Beaudesert Bm65 December 28 over 1100m, 10 len behind She's A Rogue with 56.5kg at $14. Others make more appeal.
1
Silver, Black Checked Sash, Cerise Sleeves, Silver Cap With Black Star
9 29x21 FREEMAN
MARK CURRIE
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs D T Currie, H J Stewart, Mrs D S Stewart, JM Movatt, D M Stewart, Swing Hard Racing (Mgr: A M Rayner), B J Illingworth, J N Bryers, R S Crawford, J D Dalton, Kratzie Racing No.39 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann), M J Duncan & A R Connoley
Third-up today. Resuming made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track Cl2 on April 12 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Rothgo carrying 55kg at $6. Second run from a spell won by a neck at this track Bm58 April 27 over 1200m defeating Worthy Essgee carrying 58.5kg at $5. Great chance to win again.
1
SHANIA WILLIS
White, Old Gold Diagonal Hearts, Sleeves And Cap
10 6x636 FLUDWAY
MARK GOODWIN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
B R Neven, J B Edwards, G L Forde, A D edwards, R W Auld & Ms E Willoughby
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 6th of 11 at Ipswich Bm58 on April 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Indaza with 59kg at $16. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at this track Cl1-Sw on April 5 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Rose Noir carrying 57kg at $16. Hard to make a case.
4
STACEY CALLOW
Orange, Purple Stars And Cap
11 50986 SOOZIE MAREE
STEPHANIE SIXTUS
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
P D & P M Gray
Dual acceptor. At the latest run couldn't go on with it; second last of 7 at Goondiwindi Bm60 on April 12 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Prophet Of Boom carrying 55kg at $15. The start before that failed to make an impression; second last of 9 at Armidale Cl2 on April 6 over 1400m, on a wet track; 13 len behind Roses Imminente carrying 55kg at $91. Not keen on her chances.
3
Dark Blue, Pink Diamond, Diamonds On Sleeves, Diamond Cap