Mackay   27 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

LADBROKES QUICK MULTI BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1200m

Track: SOFT 5   Rain (Max: 20)   Rail: +2m 900-400; +2.5m 400-W/Post; True Remainder.  

Expecting a strong tempo over this journey. OBLIGATED (2) loves it here on his home circuit with four wins and two seconds from just eight starts and is racing with a lot of confidence this campaign. Has a good association with hoop Butler and is sure to be right there when the judge calls a halt. DIVINE OKAY (1) has placed two from three at this track and is more than capable enough on his day. Watch for a better performance. ROARING SUCCESS (10) is nicely weighted here and will be at peak fitness for this. Top-three contender. MOON OVER MATILDA (8) has a solid record over this six-furlong journey only missing the quinella spot once in six attempts. Hard to knock mares in form. BEAUTY BOOM (3) rounds out the selections in a race with only a handful of chances. SUGGESTED PLAY: Obligated to win again.
1 6l326 DIVINE OKAY
JOHN MANZELMANN
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 62.0KG
J H Manzelmann & I J Corazzol
At the latest run 6th of 9 at Clermont Hcp on June 21 over 1400m, 6 len behind Goldeeluck carrying 56.5kg at $2.20. The run before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 at this track Hcp on June 5 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Early Fusion with 54kg at $7.50. Has ability and is well placed to atone.
9
N THOMAS
Purple, Gold Treble Clef
2 2x151 OBLIGATED
LYLE WRIGHT
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
W D Butler, Miss S R Morrell, Mrs K M Butler, I J Butler & Mrs H M Wright
At the latest run favourite; won by 0.5 len at Townsville Bm70 June 12 over 1000m defeating Head Honcho with 58kg at $2.10. The start before that ran last in a small field at Rockhampton 3yo Hcp on May 30 over 1200m, in the wet; 13 len behind Kai Mondo carrying 61.5kg at $3.60. Tough to beat on best form.
7
ASHLEY BUTLER
Green And Gold Diagonal Stripes, Green Cap
3 29679 BEAUTY BOOM
LINDSAY HATCH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ares Racing Australia (Mgr: J T Horan), D J Greenfield, J S Learmont, Ms H Harrell, A J Bauer, N B Patterson, M Willstorfer, W A Willstorfer, S J Szostak, C Mills, Mrs N Mills & S Pascoe
At the latest run 9th of 11 at Townsville Bm70 on June 12 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Obligated with 57.5kg at $8.50. The start before that 7th of 9 at Townsville Bm65 on May 27 over 1200m, 5 len behind Going Nuclear with 59.5kg at $5.50. Solid top-three prospects if he brings his A-game.
3
JUSTIN P STANLEY
Turquoise, Black Star, Diagonal Striped Sleeves
4 47744 BRAD
JOSHUA MANZELMANN
9YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Mr J J Manzelmann, K A Thomas & Mrs M A Thomas
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at this track Hcp on June 5 over 1560m, 4 len behind Parade Ground carrying 54kg at $26. The race before that second last in a small field at Bowen Hcp on May 31 over 1200m, slow going 1.4 len behind Under The Limit with 55.5kg at $18. In the mix.
1
GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
Light Blue, Dark Blue Yoke, Sleeves And Cap
5 3x396 FLYING SHAMUS
JENNIFER HATFIELD
6YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
H W Manzelmann
Most recently 6th of 9 at this track Hcp on June 5 over 1200m, 4 len behind Early Fusion carrying 54kg at $31. The race before that ran last of 9 at Townsville Hcp on May 27 over 1000m, 6 len behind Missile Thunder with 54kg at $31. Looking to others.
4
S CORMACK
Light Blue, Cerise 5 Diamonds, Dark Blue With Cerise Diamonds Sleeves And Cap
6 539x8 THATFEELSBETTER
JOHN MANZELMANN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J H Manzelmann
Second run back. First-up after eight months ran last of 8 at Cairns Bm65 on June 9 over 950m, slow going 8 len behind Snitzaroo with 61.5kg at $21. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Townsville Hcp on March 15 2024 over 1000m, slow going 8 len behind Hurtle carrying 54kg at $26. Fitter but hard to see him featuring.
8
TAHLIA FENLON
Dark Blue, Light Blue Star And Cap
7 46388 CHICKERARTIE
LACHIE MANZELMANN
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
L Seymour & D W Ballard
Last start second last of 9 at Clermont Hcp on June 21 over 1400m, 8 len behind Goldeeluck carrying 55kg at $9. The run before that faded in the straight 8th of 10 at Townsville Hcp on June 12 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Early Thoughts with 51kg at $15. Needs to find a few lengths to threaten these.
6
JAI WILLIAMS
Black, White LC4 Logo, Chevron Sleeves, White Cap
8 21414 MOON OVER MATILDA
LYLE WRIGHT
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Graceville Thoroughbreds (Mgr: B Hall)
Last start 4th of 9 at Bowen Bm65 on May 31 over 1470m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Baby Guinness carrying 56.5kg at $4. The race before that favourite; won by 2 len at Home Hill Bm60 May 17 over 1180m defeating Para Park Chance carrying 57.5kg at $6. Major player.
2
RAUL SILVERA OLIVERA
White, Gold Sash
9 67755 BEPPE
JOSHUA MANZELMANN
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
Mr J J Manzelmann & Mr H Pace
At the latest run ran last in a small field at Moranbah Bm60 on June 7 over 1170m, 25 len behind Keyboard carrying 59.5kg at $8. The run before that ran last in a small field at Bowen Bm60 on May 31 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Snitzaroo with 60kg at $10. Unreliable and needs to lift.
1
Light Blue, Dark Blue Yoke, Sleeves And Cap
10 x7353 ROARING SUCCESS
RAYMOND WILLIAMS
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
R S Campbell & J Bayliss
Most recently 3rd of 9 at Ipswich Cg&E Cl1 on June 6 over 1100m, slow going 1.75 len behind La Petite Maison carrying 54kg at $41. Before that got back early 5th of 7 at Rockhampton Cl1 on May 22 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Outwitted with 54kg at $7.50. Rates highly on his best performances and is among the leading chances.
5
GABRIELLE SEMMENS
Red, White Sash, Red And White Striped Sleeves, Red And White Quartered Cap