Moree   22 Jul 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

SYNGENTA AUSTRALIA BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1600m

Track: Soft 6   Rain (Max: 20)   Rail: True.  

Plenty of pace from Lady Cornelia, Allande and Prefer The Wink matching motors ahead of Lip Sip Suk. CHASING JACKLEY (1) holding his form in stronger company and ready to win with the claim. Back in trip when sitting on the speedy for a gritty fifth over 1625m at Toowoomba in BM72 class. Best form is over this trip and backs-up quickly. No excuses here. LONDON POINT (7) deep into her prep and stretches out to the mile for the first time this campaign. Dragged back from the gate and failed to get into the contest when eighth over 1300m at Toowoomba. Recent efforts were sound and has the figures to take this out. BIG SHORT (3) no match for the progressive Zelestial at latest when a plugging fifth over 1600m at Scone. In peak condition and looks well placed for this. MOOTESSA (4) kept fresh for this after failing to finish off when sixth over the 1625m at Toowoomba. Gets map favours and stays in the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Chasing Jackley to bounce back.
1 61395 CHASING JACKLEY
ALYSSA & TROY SWEENEY
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 62.0KG
D P Alston & Ms S E Nation
Most recently 5th of 10 at Toowoomba Bm70 on July 12 over 1625m, 2.75 len behind Start Strutting with 54.5kg at $13. The race before that got back early 9th of 13 at Gold Coast Bm65 on July 5 over 1800m, slow going 6 len behind Sly Corner with 57kg at $11. Well placed in this weaker contest.
7
ZOE HUNT
Black, White Checks, Cerise Sleeves, Cerise Cap, Black Collar, Cerise Cuffs, Cerise Peak
2 x6025 LIP SIP SUK
JON TAYLOR
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
C Smith, J Taylor, C Taylor, S Stellars, C Warren, R & K A Pollock
At the latest run 5th of 7 at Roma on July 12 over 1640m, 10 len behind Rumbling Away with 61kg at $4.60. The run before that 2nd of 9 at Clermont Hcp on June 21 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Goldeeluck carrying 53.5kg at $5. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
5
LESLIE TILLEY
Gold, Red Maltese Cross And Armbands
3 46205 BIG SHORT
WAYNE BROWN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M D Keating, Mrs S J Keating & M W Brown
At the latest run 5th of 11 at Scone Ctry Bm58 on July 14 over 1600m, 4 len behind Zelestial with 60kg at $5. The start before that 10th of 14 at Tamworth Cl3 on June 27 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind To Be Frank carrying 55.5kg at $7.50. Expected to be in the finish in this weaker race.
12
D DILLON
Gold, Black Seams And Sleeves
4 63346 MOOTESSA
WAYNE NUGENT
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
W P Nugent, B A Wilson, Mrs J Wilson, M C Wilson & D A Digney
Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 9 at Toowoomba Bm58 on June 23 over 1625m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Maple Door carrying 56kg at $5.50. The run before that 4th of 12 at Toowoomba Bm62 on June 7 over 1625m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Chasing Jackley with 54.5kg at $5. Definite winning chance. Well placed to play a major role.
1
JADE METCALFE
Red, Yellow W And Sleeves, Green Chevron Armbands, Quartered Cap
5 40472 HIMORHER
RIDGE WILSON
5YO  B/BR  MARE 59.0KG
M K Storey, Mrs P M Storey, P Murray, Miss S A Magann, Ms D M Martin, C Van Bronkhorst, T Obreza & Mrs T Obreza
At the latest run 2nd of 8 at Wean Pic Trophy on July 12 over 1600m, 1.1 len behind Avoid Me carrying 70.5kg at $3.60. The race before that 7th of 14 at Tamworth Bm66 on July 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Hibiki Harmony carrying 53.5kg at $21. Needs to take another step to compete against these.
2
MS YVETTE LEWIS
Yellow, Black Quarters
6 14125 ALLANDE
CONNIE GREIG
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
Miss C Greig
Most recently 5th of 8 at Wean Pic Trophy on July 12 over 1600m, 6 len behind Avoid Me carrying 69.5kg at $6. The start before that 2nd of 9 at Talmoi Pic Cl2t on June 21 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Maralago with 71.5kg at $3.20. Tested again.
11
MIKAYLA WEIR
Yellow, Purple Stripes, Stars On Sleeves, Star On Cap And Pom Pom
7 62538 LONDON POINT
JOSH OLIVER
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Ms E Ljung, Ms A L Ljung & B C Goodwright
At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 10 at Toowoomba Bm58 on July 12 over 1300m, 4 len behind Naughty Words carrying 58.5kg at $18. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Gatton Bm70 on June 28 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Sir Carter with 52kg at $4.40. Finds a nice race this time and is likely to feature.
6
MATTHEW MCGUREN
White, Royal Blue Stars, Striped Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap With White Stars
8 00857 MENTALIA
STEPHANIE SIXTUS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
A Cavallaro
Most recently 7th of 11 at Ipswich Cl2 on July 3 over 1350m, slow going 5.5 len behind Holy Flash carrying 54kg at $81. The start before that 5th of 10 at Dalby 0 - 55 on June 26 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Brave Cowboy Bill with 59.5kg at $21. Minor money hope.
10
GEORGINA MC DONNELL
Dark Blue, Pink Diamond, Diamonds On Sleeves, Diamond Cap
9 x1987 VENCE
STIRLING OSLAND
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs C L Osland
At the latest run 7th of 11 at Scone Cl1-Sw on July 14 over 1600m, 6 len behind Spandex carrying 59kg at $16. The race before that 8th of 11 at Coffs Harbour Cl1 on June 29 over 1415m, slow going 4.5 len behind Zelestial with 56.5kg at $11. Keep safe in this easier contest.
3
WENDY PEEL
Purple, Silver Trident, Seams Sleeves, Quartered Cap
10 99600 PHOENIX FLYER
BRENDON NEWPORT
9YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs A Robbins
At the latest run ran last of 12 at Kilcoy Bm55 on July 6 over 1900m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Shape Of Water with 58kg at $151. The race before that ran last of 10 at Dalby Bm55 on June 3 over 2000m, on a slow track; 13 len behind February with 61kg at $151. Further improvement required.
9
SARAH ROBBINS
Purple, Gold Star, Black Crossed Sashes And Sleeves, Gold Stars, Black Stripe Cap, Gold Stars
11 4x622 PREFER THE WINK
NIKKI POLLOCK
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Hillside Stud (Mgr B Pollock), Mrs P Polito & Mrs L G Pollock
Last start 2nd in a small field at Carinda Bm50 on July 12 over 1700m, 1.75 len behind Green Run carrying 56.5kg at $3.80. The start before that 2nd of 7 at Nyngan Pic Cl1t on July 5 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Avvertimento with 68kg at $4. Tested in this line-up.
8
BILLY CRAY
White, Navy Blue Hillside Stud Logo And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
12 72654 LADY CORNELIA
DOUGLAS FERNANDO
8YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
M J Fernando
Last start 4th of 8 at Wean Pic Trophy on July 12 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Avoid Me with 62kg at $13. The run before that 5th of 7 at Mungindi Mungndicup on July 5 over 1400m, 8 len behind Better Tomorrow carrying 55kg at $13. Hard to have.
4
SIENNA GRIMA
Red, Black And White Hooped Sleeves