Toowoomba   17 May 2025
 
GOING: H(8)

CREATE WITH COTTEE BENCHMARK 58 Handicap 1000m

Track: Heavy 8   Rain (Max: 19)   Rail: True. (Pent: 6.40)  

Not much early pressure but Rose Noir, Deep Secret and Kaytee Wisdom can take up forward spots. WORTHY ENUFF (11) got in the final stride to score on debut by a nose at Warwick just over a fortnight ago. He cops a tougher gate this time but has the scope to make his presence felt again. Stick with him. KERNEL BOOM (14) had been improving with each run back from a spell before landing the prize at Rockhampton nearly 2 weeks ago. He would relish a wet track, and from the perfect inside draw with conditions to suit, he can double up. ROSE NOIR (3) is a very consistent mare who is worth including in all bets. MISTER MAURICE (2) is resuming from a long spell and is worth considering if there is any money for him. HEROIC CHIEF (1) was runner-up here when resuming from a spell nearly 3 weeks ago and is nicely placed to go one better with the aid of a 3kg claim. SUGGESTED PLAY: Worthy Enuff each-way.
1 451x2 HEROIC CHIEF
DALE GROVES
7YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
Ms K M Banks & M V Dorge
Second-up. First-up after three months 2nd of 7 at this track Bm65 on April 27 over 870m, 1.75 len behind Hard Landing with 59.5kg at $5. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Geelong 0 - 62 on August 9 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Laa De Sha with 60kg at $10. Hard to beat.
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OLIVIA KENDAL
Turquoise, White Seams, White And Turquoise Seams Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
2 0x39x MASTER MAURICE
MARK CURRIE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Mrs D T Currie, Mrs J M Cogill, M A Bowtell, Mrs J M Bowtell, R M Sutton, M H Sutton, Mrs J A Murray & A J Murray
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at this track Bm70 July 20 over 1200m, 11 len behind Bowrider with 56.5kg at $8. First up last campaign third of 8 at this track Cl3 June 1 over 1000m, soft track; a long neck behind Orthie's Girls with 59kg at $3.30. Expected to feature.
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KELSEY LENTON
White, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Red And Royal Blue Striped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
3 23612 ROSE NOIR
TONY GOLLAN
4YO  B/BR  MARE 62.0KG
J R Poole, Mrs V E Poole, K J Taylor, Mrs J F Taylor, K Neville, Mrs C Neville, G Collie, Mrs K Collie, R C Robinson, Mrs K Robinson, R Grant, Mrs N C M Grant & Mrs P Green
Useful mare. At the latest run 2nd of 10 at Ipswich Cl2 on April 21 over 1100m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Restonica carrying 57kg at $2.40. The start before that favourite; won by 3.5 len at this track Cl1-Sw April 5 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Arctic Bear carrying 56kg at $1.70. Expected to be in the finish again.
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CHELSEA BAKER
Purple, White Horse Shoe And Head Motif, Three Motifs On Sleeves
4 31812 RUSSIAN DIVA
PETER QUINLAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
Ms K L Sealey, Ms M Beasley, Mrs D M Quinlan & Miss R Marwood
Dual acceptor. Useful mare. Most recently 2nd in a small field at this track Bm62 on May 3 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Bundella carrying 57.5kg at $15. The run before that won by a neck at Goondiwindi Bm58 April 12 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Toute Sweet carrying 59kg at $3.50. Major player on best form.
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SHANIA WILLIS
Royal Blue, White Horseshoes, Sleeves And Cap
5 09462 WORTHY ESSGEE
ROCHELLE PEREIRA
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs M J Goodair & S J Goodair
Most recently 2nd of 12 at this track Bm58 on April 27 over 1200m, neck behind Freeman with 57kg at $12. The run before that from last on the turn 6th of 10 at Gold Coast Bm58 on April 11 over 1000m, slow going 2.75 len behind Cosmic Beauty carrying 60.5kg at $19. One of the better chances.
5
STACEY CALLOW
Black, Gold Angel, Sleeves And Cap
6 13x2 JACKA STANDS ALONE
PAT WEBSTER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
P W Webster, Danter Racing (Mgr: P Briggs), W R Webster, Mrs J E Stewart, W E Lister, K G Bass, Ms R A Bass, J Cahill, Mrs K R Karner, A N Stewart & L K Webster
Second run back. First-up after four months 2nd of 8 at Gatton Cl1-Sw on April 29 over 860m, 1.4 len behind Spartus carrying 59kg at $2.70. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Gatton Cl1 on December 20 over 1100m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Loose Unit carrying 58kg at $2.20. Sure to run well.
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LESLIE TILLEY
Orange, Purple Maltese Cross, Striped Sleeves, Purple Cap
7 1x3 THE LOUVRE
LYN BASKETT
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs L P Baskett & W J Baskett
Second-up. Won on debut won by 3 len at Gatton 3yo Mdn-Sw February 8 over 860m defeating Wise Choice carrying 56kg at $5.50. Returned from break 3rd of 8 at Gatton Cl1-Sw on April 29 over 860m, 5 len behind Spartus with 57kg at $4.20. Place claims only.
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Red, Gold Sash And Sleeves, Red Armbands, Gold Cap
8 4533x AITUTAKI
PETER QUINLAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
T P Quinlan, Ms K L Sealey, Ms M Beasley & Mrs D Quinlan
Dual acceptor. First-up. Finished off last preparation third of 13 at Ipswich Cl1-Sw December 18 over 1350m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Star Act with 58kg at $7. When resuming last campaign failed to finish at Murwillumbah Cl1 August 23 over 1200m. Will take great benefit from this outing.
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Royal Blue, White Horseshoes, Sleeves And Cap
9 243x3 HIDDEN MELODY
ADAM CAMPTON
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes), L T Ho, R K Hallard, S R Flannery, A Higgins, D Higgins, C Lee, B C Watego, T Baltas, P A Hooper, R D Loffler, M Murfet, Dr E Ryan, Mrs G Collins, Mrs J Hyndes, Bammis Racing (Mgr: K S Anthonisz), F J Morgan & The AJ And S (Mgr: S M Hutchings)
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after four months 3rd of 7 at this track Bm70 on May 3 over 870m, 3.5 len behind Surreal Ascot with 54kg at $4. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Lismore Cl3 on October 20 over 1110m, 2 len behind The Astronomer carrying 54kg at $3.30. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat.
5
JAKE MOLLOY
Black, White Horsehead, Banner And Stars, White And Black Halved Sleeves, Yellow Cap, Black Stars
10 232x3 ULUWATU
MARK CURRIE
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Best Bloodstock (Mgr: J A Magnabosco)
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after four months 3rd in a small field at this track Bm62 on May 3 over 1000m, 3 len behind Bundella with 54.5kg at $2.10. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at this track Cl3 on November 23 over 1100m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Kwami with 52kg at $3.30. Strips fitter and is in the mix.
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JADEN LLOYD
White, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Red And Royal Blue Striped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
11 1 WORTHY ENUFF
MICHAEL NOLAN
2YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M G Nolan, L J Dougherty, R W Prescott, T J Stone, Mrs C T Wilkinson & C A Wilkinson
Claiming his maiden victory on debut; won by a nose at Warwick 2yo Mdn-Sw May 2 over 800m defeating Not Telling with 58kg at $10. Stick with him.
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KARL ZECHNER
Purple, White Omega, Purple Cap White Omega
12 41 MISS DE MEDICI
REX LIPP
3YO  GR/B  FILLY 58.0KG
Mrs A McCosker
Had two starts to date. At big odds at debut, 4th of 11 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn on April 20 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Green Label carrying 58kg at $31. Last start won by 1.3 len at this track Mdn-Sw May 3 over 1050m defeating Dominant Darcy carrying 56kg at $6.50. Harder here but can go on with it.
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Purple, Turquoise Fleur De Lys, Green Armbands
13 32617 KAYTEE WISDOM
DAIKI CHUJO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
M Ikeda, K Takimoto, Ms Y Takimoto, Mrs S Takimoto, Y Ozaki, O Ogawa, H Misawa, K Isozaki, T Mizuno, K Tanaka, A N Woff, Mrs J C Munro, P M Hegedus, C A Gale, L Dellevergin, M A McCrory & W E Hammond
Last start 7th of 11 at Warwick 0 - 58 on May 2 over 800m, 4 len behind Miss De Blaas carrying 57.5kg at $14. The run before that won by a head at Ipswich Mdn-Sw April 24 over 800m in soft going defeating Hasana with 55.5kg at $2.90. Not on recent form.
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LEAH MARTYN
Pink, Emerald Green Crossed Sashes And Sleeves, Cross Cap
14 x6651 KERNEL BOOM
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
First Light Racing Pty Ltd, J R Pengilly, J R J Daniels, H N B Hampson, I McFadden, S E Wernowski, P Hetherington, L A Plozza, P Hillier, D G Brandon, C C Marjoram, A R R Macalpine, Five of Us, TG Racing & Toybox Racing
Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by a long-neck at Rockhampton 0 - 60 May 4 over 1100m in soft going defeating Spellhound carrying 57kg at $3.10. The start before that 5th of 10 at this track Cl3 on April 17 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Staroshka carrying 54kg at $14. An inside draw is a big advantage. Makes plenty of appeal from the inside draw.
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LESLIE TILLEY
Navy Blue, Gold And White Crescent, Gold Cap
15 25026 PITAVAGO
JOE GLEESON
8YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs K M Gleeson
Returns from a 57-day let-up. Last start 6th of 11 at Ipswich F&M Bm58 on March 21 over 1350m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Window Tapper carrying 60kg at $17. Before that 2nd of 11 at this track Bm58 on March 8 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Galway Hussler carrying 58kg at $19. Happy to overlook.
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KIRK MATHESON
Black, White Maltese Cross, Red Sleeves And Cap
16 17864 BUCKALTIUS
TROY PASCOE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
T J Pascoe, B M Rouvray, C J Russell, J L Gale & J B Hare
Last start 4th of 11 at Warwick 0 - 58 on May 2 over 800m, 2.25 len behind Miss De Blaas carrying 58kg at $14. The run before that 6th of 8 at Chinchilla Bm60 on March 15 over 1070m, 5.5 len behind Rumi Star with 60.5kg at $5.50. Will need plenty of luck from the wide draw.
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Black, White Star, Red And White Stars Sleeves And Cap
17 8x07x ALL ENGLAND
BRETT OWEN
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Azra Racing (Mgr: M W Linford)
Dual acceptor. Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at Beaudesert 0 - 58 January 16 over 1100m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Hi Jules carrying 59kg at $16. Previously first up; second last of 11 at Ipswich 0 - 58 December 27 over 1100m, 8 len behind Vast Kama with 59.5kg at $6. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
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Red, Black Stripes, Red And Black Striped Sleeves With White Armband, Red And Black Quartered Cap
18 520x8 DEEP SECRET
JAMES HEALY
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
First Light Racing (T Wilson), R Goddard, Boffins n Bozoes (S Wallace), F M L M Racing (Mrs L Maiuto), Malakai Racing (D Barendsen), S Boland, S J V (T Wilson), Falcons Racing, D Suttie, We R Due, Mattim Racing, T Nepean, R Newell, P Rogers, R Kerr, T Bynon, Batten Racing, B Stenzel & M F Ko
Second run back. First-up after seven months sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Rockhampton 0 - 60 on May 4 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Kernel Boom with 55.5kg at $4.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Echuca Bm64 on August 11 over 1009m, neck behind Harry Got Styles carrying 56kg at $26. Has never missed the placings at the second run back but others are going much better.
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D R SMITH
Navy Blue, Gold And White Crescent, Gold Cap
19 98368 PROMETIO MAS
RUBY CHATTERTON
6YO  GR/B  GELDING 54.0KG
Miss R G Chatterton & A McHardy
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 8th of 11 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm60 on May 11 over 1100m, 5 len behind Encouraged carrying 54kg at $26. The run before that 6th of 10 at Gatton 0 - 58 on April 29 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Chalice Well carrying 55kg at $26. Can't see him featuring in the finish.
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White, Aqua Blue And Purple RGR Logo, Aqua Blue With Purple Diamonds Sleeves And Cap
20 5420x FIGHTING SHERIFF
DANNI SCHRECK
6YO  GREY  GELDING 54.0KG
Ms D Schreck, J McFawn, Mrs F O Cau & Miss R L Schreck-Irwin
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 12th of 14 at Inverell Battlercup November 23 over 1400m, 7 len behind True Patriot with 54kg at $14. First up last campaign sixth of 8 at Barraba Cl1 September 21 over 1200m, 8 len behind Gunmetal with 52kg at $15. Might be better off following this run.
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NOZI TOMIZAWA
Hot Pink, White Conjoined S, Lime Green Sleeves, White Cap