Ipswich   05 May 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

THE IPSWICH TRIBUNE BENCHMARK 62 Handicap 1710m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 22)   Rail: +10m Entire. (Pent: 5.15)  

Pace strong with Deep Dawn and Guru Class leading with Gifted Gamer nearby. SHE'S GOT VEUVE (7) was a touch disappointing last time out but the form prior was good enough to feature in a race of this nature. Has placed over this course and distance and should be right there when the judge calls a halt. DEEP DAWN (10) finally got the maiden out of the way over this track and trip last start and will have derived a stack of confidence from that victory. Can go back-to-back. GIFTED GAMER (2) best of the rest with the 2kg claim. SUGGESTED PLAY: She's Got Veuve to bounce back.
1 x5533 SMART AS SMART
RENITA BEATON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Ms E L Jelfs, J Begg, Mrs P Barfield, M D Ketteringham, S P Drane, Mrs M J Macaron, Dunpunting (Mgr: D G Flack), K G Simpson, A J Taylor, Mrs L R Taylor, Mrs L M Applewaite, Get In The Cue (Mgr: Ms K Harris), Ms C L Nalder, P F Callinan, S Hein, K Bishop, Ms A Zirbel, A Begg & Mrs S Begg
Last start 3rd of 10 at Doomben Bm68 on April 23 over 1660m, slow going 2.5 len behind Express Payment carrying 58.5kg at $4.80. The run before that 3rd in a small field at Doomben Bm65 on April 4 over 1640m, on a wet track; 1.2 len behind Waverley carrying 60kg at $3.10. Has ability but might find this too tough.
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COBI VITLER
Navy Blue, Pink Seams, White Sleeves
2 5x427 GIFTED GAMER
JACK BRUCE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Patriot Bloodstock, Patriot Bloodstock - Gifted Gamer, R I Darrah, R Tidswell, A Douglas, The Fat Redheads, Ms K A Southwell, J G Painting, S Hedges, Hugo a Go Go, Goldie Dreamers, J J L N S, SnW Racing, J Kelly, J Clark, P McDonald, C Hedley & T Habermann
Comes off a 43 day let-up. At the latest run second last of 8 at Sunshine Coast 3 & 4 Y-O Bm65 on March 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Typhoon Tip with 57kg at $7. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Warwick Cl3 on March 2 over 1500m, head behind Typhoon Tip carrying 58.5kg at $2.15. Rates highly on his best form and is expected to do much better.
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COREY SUTHERLAND
White, Black Star Outline, Red Cap
3 9x359 ALLHALLOWTIDE
MATTHEW DUNN
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
R A Pegum, P A Cook, D L MacTaggart, J R Grimson, J P Mcredmond, P A Henry, Riverview Turf Club (Mgr: H J Bull), D R Barclay, D Gardiner, P M Quirk, J W R Unsworth, Mrs S E Barclay & J A Roddy
Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 10 at Doomben Bm70 on April 12 over 1615m, slow going 8 len behind Jumeirah Beach carrying 56.5kg at $11. The run before that 5th of 10 at Doomben Bm70 on April 1 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Demon Darb with 57kg at $15. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.
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DAMIEN THORNTON
Maroon, White Eagle, White Cap
4 1300x ZAYNUDIN
DAIKI CHUJO
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
T F Yeung
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 14 at Eagle Farm Bm68 December 14 over 2206m, soft track; 20 len behind New World Tapestry carrying 58kg at $101. First up last campaign second of 8 at Murwillumbah Cl1-Sw October 15 over 2020m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind El Asteroid with 59kg at $10. Wait and see how he comes up.
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COBI VITLER
Pale Green, Orange Star, Yellow Sleeves, Orange Spots, Orange Cap, Purple Stars
5 x1447 KATDEEL
BEVAN LAMING
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
S B Laming, Felgate Holdings (Mgr: P D Felgate) & Clairden Racing (Mgr: Dr D J O'Brien)
Last start 7th of 11 at Gold Coast Bm58 on April 11 over 1800m, on a slow track; 7 len behind San Jose Boy with 59kg at $10. The run before that 4th in a small field at Doomben Bm65 on April 4 over 1640m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Waverley with 59kg at $11. One of the better chances.
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JADEN LLOYD
White, Emerald Green Maltese Cross, Quartered Cap
6 45x90 HARTMAN
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Star Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd, Bell View Park Stud, P V Aukstinaitis, M I Ive, Mrs R A Ive, P L Ward, Paramount Racing, O Enriquez, D Grasso, G Dakin, M A Rolfe, S L Williams, Gooree Stud, R N Crawford, Felgate Holdings & S J Maybury
Second run back. First-up after five months 9th of 12 at Newcastle Cl1 on April 1 over 1500m, in the wet; 6 len behind Rockbarton Angel with 58.5kg at $15. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 on August 28 over 1600m, 8 len behind Federer carrying 59kg at $7. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
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RYAN MALONEY
Purple, White Stars And Cap
7 32137 SHE'S GOT VEUVE
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
Mrs S Waller, Dr E Attebo, Mrs C M Cook, Mrs L Field, Lady N Hansen, Mrs G Harrison, Mrs L Huddy, Mrs J Kean, Mrs M Lyons, Mrs S Mann, Mrs S McGrath, Mrs L Phillips, Mrs M Pratt, Mrs J Sneesby, Mrs B Symes, Mrs P Thurlow, Mrs R Thurlow, Three Hooks Girls, Ms L Timms & Mrs S Van Duuren
Most recently 7th of 10 at Doomben Bm70 on April 12 over 1615m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Jumeirah Beach carrying 55.5kg at $7.50. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Eagle Farm Cl3-Sw on March 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; nose behind Ring Bearer with 58kg at $2.15. Can atone.
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KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
Purple, Two Champagne Glasses, White Sleeves
8 38114 BILPA MOREA
WILLIAM KROPP
4YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
Ms K S Kropp, W K Kropp & M A Kropp
Last start 4th of 13 at Toowoomba Bm60 on April 17 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Farwest with 59.5kg at $16. The run before that won by 1.1 len at Dalby Cl3 April 8 over 2000m on a rain affected track defeating Shake'n'bake with 58.5kg at $3.70. Maybe a place.
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CEJAY GRAHAM
Blue, White Vee And Sleeves, Blue Armbands, White Cap
9 41x30 STRIKE THE HEART
PETER & WILL HULBERT
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
T J Mckinnon
Second-up. First-up after three months 3rd of 10 at Sunshine Coast Bm68 on April 6 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Ocean Alps carrying 55kg at $5.50. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Doomben Mdn-Sw on December 6 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Attentive with 56.5kg at $11. Hard to beat.
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MARK DU PLESSIS
Yellow, Black And White Hooped Sleeves, Red Cap
10 32341 DEEP DAWN
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
M King, M C Power, M Beitz, R Pampling, T K Pampling, D H T Devine & N Morgan
At the latest run won by a head at this track Mdn-Sw April 9 over 1666m on a rain affected track defeating Fire And Light with 56.5kg at $16. The race before that 4th of 12 at Sunshine Coast Mdn on March 23 over 1400m, slow going 2.25 len behind The Prophecy carrying 55.5kg at $3.90. Can go back-to-back.
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JAKE BAYLISS
Dark Blue, Gold Stars, Hooped Sleeves And Cap
11 x8503 GURU CLASS
MATTHEW DUNN
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Goldmount Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Ms D H Sulivan)
Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Grafton Ctry Bm66 on April 13 over 1420m, on a slow track; neck behind Change The Date carrying 53kg at $17. The run before that raced on the pace before fading 10th of 13 at Grafton Bm58 on March 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Next Pay Run carrying 58kg at $8.50. Tough task ahead this time.
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ANGELA JONES
Yellow, Blue Circle, Vertical Line
12 42592 CHASING JACKLEY
ALYSSA & TROY SWEENEY
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
D P Alston & Ms S E Nation
Most recently ran last of 9 at Toowoomba Bm68 on April 17 over 1625m, 14 len behind Archer's Game carrying 57kg at $20. Before that led to the turn then faded 5th of 10 at Dalby Bm60 on April 8 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Executive Stress with 61.5kg at $3.90. Happy to overlook.
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Black, White Checks, Cerise Sleeves, Cerise Cap, Black Collar, Cerise Cuffs, Cerise Peak
13 x3465 TAREX
LAWRIE MAYFIELD-SMITH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P D Alroe, D H Oberg, C C Lean & S S Lean
At the latest run 5th of 13 at Sunshine Coast Bm62 on April 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Sock'emsid with 57.5kg at $7. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Eagle Farm Cl3-Sw on March 26 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Ring Bearer carrying 58.5kg at $9.50. Has been racing well. Ready to peak after four runs back and is worth including.
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ROB THORBURN
White, Dark Blue Stars, Red Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
14 27x86 KHAMIS
KRIS LEES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
A Carusi & Mrs K L Lees
Third-up today. First-up 8th of 13 at Grafton Bm58 on March 16 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Next Pay Run carrying 59kg at $5. Second-up 6th of 8 at Doomben 3yo Bm65 on April 4 over 1640m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Ramp It Up carrying 57kg at $6.50. Solid top-three chance.
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A MALLYON
Royal Blue, Yellow Lightning Bolt And Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
15 07955 BETTER YET
INDIANA TURNER
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
I Turner, B F Lunn, D Whetter, J Watt, J R Vincent, Seasyn (Mgr: G Cain), R Strates, Ms J Sheahan, T Priddey, J M Newton, W A Moran, D Millar, R D Meier, J B Gorninge, T Gniatkiewicz, S Atkinson & Wegunnawin (Mgr: Miss D M Andrew)
Last start 5th of 7 at Port Macquarie Bm50 on April 19 over 1509m, 1.5 len behind Raised By Wolves carrying 60kg at $7.50. The race before that 5th of 11 at Gold Coast Poly Bm62 on April 5 over 1540m, 2.25 len behind All's Fair with 57.5kg at $41. Hard to have.
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S CORMACK
Navy Blue, Aqua Checks And Armbands, Quartered Cap, Navy Blue Pom Pom
16 27x63 SANCTUARY STORM
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
First Light Racing Pty Ltd, K J Marr, T Rodgers, Ms J M Dale, Kelso & Co, C Mowday, E R Taylor, Farising Racing , F M L M Racing (Mgr: Mrs L Maiuto), Dr L M Bodell, M F Coventry, Mrs P M Mckinnon, J L Giaquinto, M J Sharpe, S M Robinson, V Y K Ip, Sekwao (Mgr: S O'Connor), A Ryan & Smiles
Second-up. First-up after four months 6th of 8 at Doomben Nars Cge Cl1-Sw on April 16 over 1350m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Cho Oyu carrying 59kg at $9.50. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Newcastle Cl1 on December 1 over 1500m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Luskaire with 55kg at $3. Rates highly and can do much better this time.
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KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
Navy Blue, Gold And White Crescent, Gold Cap
17 122x4 JUDGE JACK
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Yarramalong Stud (Mgr: W R L Foster)
Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 8 at Doomben Nars Cge Cl1-Sw on April 16 over 1350m, on a wet track; 1.5 len behind Cho Oyu with 56kg at $21. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 8 at Tamworth Bm58 on December 2 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Sensational Reward carrying 57.5kg at $2.60. Will be hard to beat.
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JAG GUTHMANN-CHESTER
Red And Navy Blue Halves, White Band And Armbands, Navy Blue Cap With Pom Pom
18 07949 DO IT FOR YOU
DAIKI CHUJO
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
K King, LTK Crew (Mgr: P Boyle), W E Hammond, C A Gale, M A McCrory, L Dellevergin, P M Hegedus, R Inai, O Takeshi, Ms Y Tashima, Ms M Yamawaki, K Hiraide & M Ikeda
Returns from a 30-day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 13 at Eagle Farm Cl3 on April 5 over 1805m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Fioprospero carrying 53kg at $101. Before that 4th of 12 at this track 0 - 58 on March 21 over 1700m, slow going 2 len behind Bilpa Morea carrying 59kg at $21. Safely held.
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Gold, Pale Blue Hoop And Cap