Ipswich   03 Jul 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

TEMPUS TWO BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 2170m

Track: SOFT5   Clear (Max: 20)   Rail: +4m Entire. (Pent: 5.70)  

Plenty of pace from the outset with Mingardos and Dance Babe leading the charge. Competitive. Vandyke-trained TRUMP CARD (7) has had two runs back following a heavily-bet Maiden win at Eagle Farm over a mile. He wasn't far away over 1800m last time and Jones sticking aboard is a decent push for his chances. The middle distance should be right up his alley. The Waller-trained pair both get their chance. BITOFTHEBLARNEY (4) spiked his figures narrowly beaten at Doomben stepping up to a middle distance. He's been kept up to the mark with a trial and is readu to win. Stablemate DEMARCAY (10) has switched from the Sydney barn on a 12-day return. Maps well and has the ability. MINGARDOS (8) led and found one better at the Gold Coast. He will get every chance from the soft gate and can't be ruled out. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Trump Card.
1 43317 KNEZE
AMANDA PARK
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
N W Barnes & Ms A J Park
At the latest run 7th of 12 at Gatton Cup Bm70 on June 28 over 2000m, 4 len behind Picko Rocks carrying 59kg at $31. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at Toowoomba Bm58 June 14 over 1890m defeating Bright The Sun carrying 60.5kg at $6.50. In the mix.
6
COLLEEN KRAHNEN
Purple, White Hoops, Purple Cap
2 32115 AROUND THE BUOY
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs C L Munce, L A Ashton, P E Hauff, Beer Club (Mgr: M A Fletcher), Kratzie Racing No.5 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann), C W Rodgers, G P Sinclair, Mrs K E Sinclair, P K Small, Miss S A Woolley, Ms T E Woolley, Ms J A Fisher, R J Mitchell, K G Lewin, B A Lewis, Ms T Davies & M Glatter
Last start 5th of 16 at this track Prov Stay Bm78 on June 21 over 2500m, 4 len behind The Right Way carrying 53.5kg at $5. Before that came from midfield and won by 0.9 len at this track Prov Stay Bm70 May 31 over 2200m on a heavy track defeating Thebarberofseville carrying 55.5kg at $4.80.
1
JUSTIN HUXTABLE
Royal Blue, White Southern Cross, Star Cap
3 1x500 JUNGLE JET
DAVID VANDYKE
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
J Bebedellis, W Goldthorp, Mrs K E Goldthorp OAM, M A Green, Mrs A M Green, A N Smith, Mrs V A Smith, S J Morrison, J C Quirk, A Counsel, Mrs L A Chapman, J D Davis, Z Holt, D Licastro, M Macfarlane, J R Makepeace, G O'Neal, D C Milles & M J Taylor
Most recently ran last of 12 at Gold Coast Bm65 on June 21 over 2050m, on a wet track; 32 len behind Backlit Beauty with 60kg at $5. The race before that ran last of 11 at Doomben Bm75 on June 11 over 1650m, 5.5 len behind Grinzinger Knight carrying 56kg at $31. Can show more.
9
JAG GUTHMANN-CHESTER
Red, White Stars And Armbands
4 4x792 BITOFTHEBLARNEY
CHRIS WALLER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
A J A Bosma, P R Baker, T J Cunneen, P C Faul, G F Wade, C D Prescott, P J Barker, B F Grafas, J W D'Arcy, M A McLaughlan, Mrs C G Donaldson, Mrs L Robinson, Ms S E Stewart & A J Prescott
At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Doomben Bm68 on June 11 over 2060m, 0.8 len behind Tarex with 57kg at $21. The race before that 9th of 12 at Doomben Bm68 on May 28 over 1600m, 7 len behind New Joy carrying 57.5kg at $41. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. Leading chance.
9
KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
Navy Blue, White Band And Go Racing Logo, Armbands And Cap
5 11270 THEBARBEROFSEVILLE
MATT KROPP
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
G J Wippell, E J Wippell, Mrs A E Wippell & Miss IH Wippell
Most recently 12th of 16 at this track Prov Stay Bm78 on June 21 over 2500m, 7 len behind The Right Way with 53kg at $12. Before that 7th of 11 at Gold Coast Bm70 on June 14 over 2400m, 3 len behind Papal Miss with 60kg at $7. Consider.
8
KELSEY LENTON
Pink, Lime Sleeves And Cap
6 15910 PAPAL MISS
VISHAN VENKAYA
6YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
V Venkaya & J Brownley
Most recently 10th of 16 at this track Prov Stay Bm78 on June 21 over 2500m, 7 len behind The Right Way with 55kg at $51. The run before that won by a head at Gold Coast Bm70 June 14 over 2400m defeating Farwest with 56kg at $41. Will need to do a bit more.
4
DAN MC GILLIVRAY
Red And Navy Blue Halves, White Sleeves With Red Stars, Red Cap With White Stars
7 41x74 TRUMP CARD
DAVID VANDYKE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
R S Jones & Mrs D M Jones
Third-up today. First-up 7th of 13 at Sunshine Coast Cl1 on May 25 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Flywheel carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. Last start 4th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Cl2 on June 15 over 1800m, 3 len behind You And I carrying 57.5kg at $6. Go close.
7
ANGELA JONES
Black, Dark Blue Diamond, White And Dark Blue Striped Sleeves, White Cap
8 04882 MINGARDOS
RYAN TYRELL
3YO  BROWN  COLT 56.0KG
M J Finney & Mrs V M Finney
At the latest run 2nd of 12 at Gold Coast Bm65 on June 21 over 2050m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Backlit Beauty carrying 56kg at $17. The race before that 8th of 12 at Doomben Bm68 on June 11 over 2060m, 5 len behind Tarex with 55kg at $31. May go on now.
1
ANTHONY ALLEN
Silver, Black Epaulettes And Cap, Silver Star
9 x8815 ABOVEFORTY
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms M A Smith, Mrs T L Brooks & Mrs D Oldfield
Last start 5th of 12 at Gold Coast Bm65 on June 21 over 2050m, in the wet; 7 len behind Backlit Beauty with 55.5kg at $9. The run before that won by a nose at Gold Coast Mdn-Sw June 7 over 2228m on a rain affected track defeating State Of Affairs carrying 58kg at $9. Needs to lift.
10
DAMIEN THORNTON
Lilac, Red Spots And Red Cap
10 05568 DEMARCAY
CHRIS WALLER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
C J Waller, Sneesby Racing, Hedley Racing, B J McDonald, Paramount Racing, WhangaSix, G W Aldridge, T A Corkhill, I Bruce, P L Ward, M I Ive, S J Maybury, G W Webster, K J Fitzgerald, Mrs A Fitzgerald, D M Fitzgerald & D J Jones
Most recently second last of 9 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on June 21 over 2000m, 7 len behind Ant carrying 56.5kg at $11. The run before that 6th of 9 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on June 4 over 2200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Trapalanda with 54kg at $21. Has the ability.
3
BAILEY WHEELER
Emerald Green, Red Stars, White Sleeves Red Stars, Stars On Cap
11 1x880 KATERINI
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
N Morgan & C J Waller
At the latest run 10th of 12 at Gold Coast Bm65 on June 21 over 2050m, on rain affected going; 17 len behind Backlit Beauty with 55kg at $20. The start before that 8th of 10 at Gold Coast Bm65 on June 7 over 1800m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Twigman carrying 55.5kg at $14. Will need to do a bit more.
2
RON STEWART
White, Royal Blue Hooped Sleeves And Cap
12 x3300 CLASSIQUE GAL
BRUCE BROWN
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
B W Brown, E H Brown, Mana Racing (Mgr: M Mana), R J Lamb, Jokes Sport Racing (Mgr: K Redenbach), Mrs B K Jardine, Ms J I Starbuck, T W Garrety, L Jamieson, G W Baker, J Salib & G J Worthington
Most recently ran last of 10 at Doomben Bm85 on June 25 over 1640m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Eaglemont with 52kg at $101. The start before that eased back early on 10th of 13 at Doomben Cl2 on June 4 over 1640m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Becamo with 53kg at $51. Passing.
6
TAYLOR MARSHALL
Red, White Stars, Royal Blue Armbands And Cap
13 00603 DECEMBER DIAMOND
JAMES MOORE
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs J R Piper, C Harris, A Alpin, Ms C Andrews & J A Prebble
Most recently 3rd of 11 at Kilcoy 0 - 58 on June 19 over 1900m, 4 len behind Brave Boy carrying 54kg at $12. The race before that 12th of 14 at Sunshine Coast Bm58 on May 25 over 1800m, on a slow track; 7 len behind La Cometa with 55kg at $41. Prepared to just watch today.
12
LUKE TARRANT
White, Red Striped Sleeves, Red Cap, White Star
14 65757 DANCE BABE
JAY BELLAMY
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
D D Cameron, C J Howes, R S Minchinton & D J Torrens
Last start 7th of 12 at Toowoomba Bm62 on June 7 over 1625m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Chasing Jackley carrying 54kg at $21. The run before that 5th of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 on May 17 over 2000m, 3 len behind Papal Miss with 52kg at $19. Looks tested again.
5
GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
Red, White Star, Seams And Sleeves, Red Seams