Gold Coast   14 Jun 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

STO GROUP WINTER PROVINCIAL STAYERS - HEAT - BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 2400m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 20)   Rail: +7m 1000m-W/Post; +5m Remainder. (Pent: 4.67)  

Genuine tempo with Gifted Gamer and The Khan up front. FARWEST (2) rates the one to beat. Went close at Eagle Farm and then got too far back on the heavy track at Ipswich. The staying trip will suit, and he finally draws a handy gate. THEBARBEROFSEVILLE (1) just missed the hat-trick in the same contest. He keeps improving and is live chance again. THE KHAN (5) led and won a 62 by a space at Ipswich, bouncing straight back. He gets in well with the 2kg claim and can fight out the finish with average luck pushing forward. CHAMPAGNE ROUGE (10) belted the Maidens at Ipswich as expected, on a heavy surface. The extra metres shouldn't bother and with average luck she should be around the mark. SACRED BULL (4) could make any headway on the Ipswich heavy, but his form prior would see him very competitive. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Farwest.
1 x2112 THEBARBEROFSEVILLE
MATT KROPP
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
G J Wippell, E J Wippell, Mrs A E Wippell & Miss IH Wippell
Most recently raced on the pace when 2nd of 12 at Ipswich Prov Stay Bm70 on May 31 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 0.9 len behind Around The Buoy carrying 57.5kg at $12. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at Gatton 0 - 62 May 23 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Amenophis with 59.5kg at $7. Go well.
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JASON TAYLOR
Pink, Lime Sleeves And Cap
2 36124 FARWEST
TONY & MADDYSEN SEARS
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs S E Wee, Mrs L J Sears & J Ch'ng
Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 12 at Ipswich Prov Stay Bm70 on May 31 over 2200m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Around The Buoy carrying 56.5kg at $7. The start before that 2nd of 11 at Eagle Farm Bm68 on May 7 over 2169m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Ichiban with 57kg at $10. Should prove hard to beat.
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NOZI TOMIZAWA
Bottle Green, Gold Star, Lime Green Sleeves, Bottle Green Cap With Gold Star
3 42776 GIFTED GAMER
JACK BRUCE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
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
Most recently 6th of 12 at Ipswich Prov Stay Bm70 on May 31 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Around The Buoy with 56.5kg at $16. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 8 at Ipswich Bm62 on May 5 over 1710m, 3 len behind Better Yet with 59kg at $6. Likely to struggle.
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JUSTIN HUXTABLE
White, Black Star Outline, Red Cap
4 12458 SACRED BULL
JACK BRUCE
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Import Racing, J I Karaca, B F Friend, The Bulls, Mrs G Christodoulou, A Christodoulou, D J Hughes, Intercity Connections, Mrs L M Oliver, D I Hollyman, G Tymms, Operation Jellyfish, Building Syndicate, J A Callander, J Welsh & W G Pratt
At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 12 at Ipswich Prov Stay Bm70 on May 31 over 2200m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Around The Buoy with 56.5kg at $11. Before that 5th of 7 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm62 on April 13 over 2150m, 4 len behind Papal Miss with 58kg at $3.20. Capable of improvement.
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TAYLOR MARSHALL
White, Black IR, Black And Red Hooped Sleeves, Black Cap
5 72161 THE KHAN
MARCUS WILSON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
M J Wilson, G Blackstock, A W Cameron, D W Geany, C Hy, G C Lovell, J Maccioni, S M Mahoney, S Maitland, K J Mccormick, A P Miller, G Millidonis, M Sanderson & K D Whitford
Most recently won by 2 len at Ipswich Bm62 June 6 over 2210m on a rain affected track defeating Wittelsbach carrying 57kg at $14. The start before that 6th of 10 at Casino Bm58 on May 30 over 1900m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Gripping carrying 58kg at $7. Backs up quickly and is expected to run well again.
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COBI VITLER
Black, White And Lime Green Diagonal Stripes, Quartered Cap
6 97218 SMELTER
NICOLE LUKE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
A A Morgante
Last start 8th of 11 at Ipswich Bm62 on June 6 over 2210m, slow going 8 len behind The Khan carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 3 len at Beaudesert Cl1-Mdn Sw May 26 over 2450m in soft going defeating Mad Ana carrying 57kg at $5. Others preferred.
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EMILY LANG
Yellow, Red And Royal Blue Bull Shield, Red Diamonds Cap
7 84x97 GIDDY GAN'S JOY
SIMON FOSTER
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Divor (Mgr: F G Jellicoe)
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 9th of 12 at Gatton 0 - 62 on May 23 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Thebarberofseville carrying 56.5kg at $16. Second-up eased back early on 7th of 10 at this track Bm65 on June 7 over 1800m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Twigman carrying 54.5kg at $17. Passing.
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GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
Emerald Green, White Stripes, Armbands And Cap, Emerald Green Pom Pom
8 23029 GOT YOURSELF A GUN
PHIL BOBIC
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
Revelstone Stud (Mgr: Mrs R A Garrett), Mrs A L Harry & J W Harry
Most recently got back early 9th of 16 at Sunshine Coast Bm58 on June 8 over 1800m, slow going 6 len behind Talakai with 60kg at $10. The run before that 2nd of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 on May 17 over 2000m, nose behind Papal Miss with 59.5kg at $4.40. Can feature in the finish.
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M HELLYER
Yellow, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes And Cap
9 qx929 RADEGAST
NICK KEAL
8YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
G E Nolan
Dual acceptor. Most recently 9th of 11 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on May 30 over 1800m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Misting with 56.5kg at $31. The start before that 2nd of 11 at Toowoomba Bm62 on May 17 over 1890m, on rain affected going; 0.8 len behind Malecon with 58kg at $9. Risking.
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ANTHONY ALLEN
Royal Blue, White Lightning Bolt, White Sleeves With Blue Lightning Bolt, White Cap
10 75271 CHAMPAGNE ROUGE
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Ms P J Newnham, C A Saxon-Carey, K Mann, Mrs W McCloskey, Fairy Horse Mothers, Ms J Reid, L J Cusick, Mrs C A Robins, Ms C Sanders, Ms K Beal, Ms K A Taylor, Ms A Sutherland, Mrs S Nichols, Mrs A C Neate, Mrs K E Sinclair, A B C E, Ms L Dent, M R Chappy's Dream, Mrs C L Munce
Most recently favourite; won by 4 len at Ipswich Mdn-Sw May 31 over 2200m in heavy going defeating Stynsy carrying 56kg at $2.45. The race before that 7th of 12 at Ipswich 3yo Hcp on May 21 over 2180m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Existential Bob with 52kg at $14. Chance to go on.
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SIOBHAN RUTLEDGE
Hot Pink, White Southern Cross, Star Cap
11 06159 PAPAL MISS
VISHAN VENKAYA
6YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
V Venkaya & J Brownley
Most recently ran last of 9 at Sunshine Coast Bm78 on June 8 over 2200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind The Right Way with 54kg at $81. The start before that 5th of 12 at Ipswich Prov Stay Bm70 on May 31 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Around The Buoy with 55kg at $51. Struggling a bit and looks safely held.
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DAN MC GILLIVRAY
Red And Navy Blue Halves, White Sleeves With Red Stars, Red Cap With White Stars
12 05937 I AIN'T CHICKEN
JOSH SWEENEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
J Sweeney & Ms C M Hall
At the latest run 7th of 12 at Grafton Cl1-Sw on June 9 over 2240m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Justice Served with 59kg at $5.50. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Beaudesert Cl1-Mdn Sw on May 26 over 2450m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Smelter carrying 60kg at $8.50. Hard to have in this tough line-up.
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Yellow, Purple Star, Green Sleeves, Purple Star Cap
13 x9774 COME ON EILEEN
JOSH SWEENEY
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Ms C M Hall
Most recently 4th of 7 at Grafton Bm74 on June 9 over 2240m, slow going 9 len behind Texas Fireball carrying 55kg at $81. The run before that ran last of 7 at Beaudesert Hcp on May 26 over 1650m, slow going 6 len behind Badgers Nuts carrying 54kg at $101. Hard to be enthused.
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Yellow, Purple Star, Green Sleeves, Purple Star Cap
14 40741 JUSTICE SERVED
RAY DART
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs K M Dart, R H Dart & R N O Dart
Form hard to fault. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Grafton Cl1-Sw June 9 over 2240m in soft going defeating Fulmen Filou carrying 57kg at $6.50. The run before that 4th of 11 at Beaudesert Cl1-Mdn Sw on May 26 over 2450m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Smelter with 60kg at $16. Not overly keen.
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Hot Pink, Grey Striped Sleeves