Gatton   01 Aug 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

VALE VINCE HAUSER BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1400m

Track: Soft 5     Rail: True.  

Strong tempo with Mishani Gangster, Yeah Copy and Amenophis going forward ahead of Prince Of Diamonds and Kind Wish. YEAH COPY (18) resumes here but has placed five of six over this course and distance and is a winner when fresh before. Has performed on all going and a strong showing while fresh would not surprise. FREELAND (15) hasn't been too far away in all three runs this campaign and will be ready to peak now. Gets in light in the weights and has the class to take this out. MR WANDJI (4) is a three-time winner over this seven-furlong journey and is more than capable enough on his day. Sure to run well third-up from the break. AMENOPHIS (8) rounds out the selections in a race with only a handful of chances. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning towards Yeah Copy.
1 1x009 SILVER WARRIOR
ADAM CAMPTON
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 62.0KG
Dr B Chan
Returns from a 37-day let-up. Last start second last of 10 at Doomben Bm85 on June 25 over 1640m, slow going 7 len behind Eaglemont with 53kg at $71. The start before that got back early 10th of 14 at Gold Coast Bm70 on June 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Twyford carrying 59kg at $61. Needs to do more.
2
BAILIE BAKER
Black, White Epaulettes With Royal Blue Outline, White And Royal Blue Striped Cap
2 195x4 NIGHTSTICK
STUART KENDRICK
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Kratzie Racing No. 57 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann), N Jordan, D Stiller, N M Fischer, B Vagg, B W Livy, M Dugdell, T Kermond, J Lobban, M A Mathison, W McGregor, K McGregor, J Rutkowski, S M Gangemi, J Allery, Mrs J Allery, C Allery, Miss D Thiemann, D Lau & P Nankivell
Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 8 at Rockhampton Bm68 on July 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Gangitano with 59kg at $6. Previously second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 11 at Sunshine Coast Cl3-Sw on October 20 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind The Punisher with 58.5kg at $10. Strips fitter and expected to feature.
10
MS S TIERNEY
White, Old Gold Diagonal Hearts, Sleeves And Cap
3 82426 MISHANI GANGSTER
DONNA STANBRIDGE
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Mishani Enterprises Pty Ltd (Mgr: M D Crooks)
At the latest run 6th of 12 at Beaudesert Bm68 on July 8 over 1400m, 7 len behind Yes To Excess with 56kg at $6. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Dalby Bm60 on June 26 over 1400m, 4 len behind Aolani with 60kg at $3.70. Right in the mix.
3
CHLOE LOWE
Sky Blue, White Sleeves And Cap
4 79x72 MR WANDJI
TOM DOUGALL
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
M J Frost, G T Mcmahon, N P Mcmahon, R V Thomas, B J Walker, A J Sedl, K J Mortimer, J R Ramsey, T J Dougall, P J Gleeson, Ms J H Egart & A B Coonan
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 10 at Dalby Bm60 on June 26 over 1000m, 4 len behind Paleface Ringo with 61.5kg at $13. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track Bm62 on July 10 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Chalice Well with 60.5kg at $9.50. Fitter now and making headway. Terrific chance in a suitable contest.
10
GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
White, Purple Sash And Quartered Cap
5 67320 DUNLOE
DAN MORGAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
D J Morgan
Most recently ran last of 11 at Gold Coast Bm62 on July 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Aitutaki carrying 59kg at $10. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Gold Coast Cl3-Sw on July 5 over 1300m, slow going 1.5 len behind Resurrected with 58kg at $9. Strong contender on best form.
8
ANTHONY ALLEN
Royal Blue, Red Horse And Huntley Thoroughbreds Logo, Red Sleeves And Cap
6 x1394 PRINCE OF DIAMONDS
PAUL HILL
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms K L Hill & P D Hill
Last start got back early 4th in a small field at this track Bm62 on July 10 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Chalice Well with 57.5kg at $20. Before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 10 at Dalby Bm65 on June 3 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Celestial Harbour carrying 57kg at $21. Can improve and is a top-three contender.
6
OLIVIA KENDAL
Black, Green Hoops, Green Sleeves, Red Cap
7 412x6 SHAKE'N'BAKE
MARK CURRIE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes), Donald's Racing Epaulette (Mgr: T Hughes), Donalds Racing Pauly (Mgr: A Vinar), Ms A Stanley-Moore, Nagging Ship (Mgr: P Nagle), M J Newman & R Knox
Second run back. First-up after three months eased back early on 6th of 10 at Toowoomba 0 - 62 on July 19 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Miss De Blaas with 57kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Toowoomba Mdn-Sw on December 28 over 1300m, 6 len behind Switchblade with 58.5kg at $2.05. Rates highly and can improve sharply.
15
BAILEY WHEELER
Black, White Horsehead, Banner And Stars, White And Black Halved Sleeves, Yellow Cap, Black Stars
8 26342 AMENOPHIS
PHILIP MINTER
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Miss K J Watterston, M B Flick, G L Leigh & Mrs J L Leigh
At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Toowoomba Bm62 on July 19 over 1300m, nose behind The Deputy with 59.5kg at $18. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Beaudesert Cl2 on July 8 over 1650m, 3 len behind Carravilla carrying 56.5kg at $6. Must be included.
5
PAUL HAMBLIN
Orange, Purple Seams, Quartered Cap
9 85577 KIND WISH
LOUISE WHITE
7YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
L Nichols & Mrs S M Nichols
Comes here off a 51-day let-up. At the latest run sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 12 at Doomben Bm68 on June 11 over 2060m, 4.5 len behind Tarex carrying 57kg at $12. The run before that 7th of 11 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on May 30 over 1800m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Misting carrying 57kg at $5. Will find this task easier.
11
JADEN LLOYD
Red, White Checks, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
10 75313 CARRAVILLA
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs C L Munce, R A Allan, Mrs L Allan, M A Rolfe, Mrs M L Rolfe, 8M8S Racing (Mgr: D B Gamble), Northern Mustangs (Mgr: M Lee), Grevillea Racing (Mgr: B M Gordon), P G Goldring, Bent Elbow Racing (Mgr: D Conway), G E Klein, T J O'keefe, K H Walsh, L S Clarke, M Bennett, S Bennett & D A Gunther
Last start ran on from midfield and won by a head at Beaudesert Cl2 July 8 over 1650m defeating Kairos Louie with 55.5kg at $3.50. Before that came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Bm65 on June 22 over 1600m, slow going 2.5 len behind La Cometa carrying 56kg at $11. Confidence back and is worth following up.
14
Royal Blue, White Southern Cross, Star Cap
11 61152 LA MANO
LINDSAY HATCH
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
A Aceti
Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Toowoomba Bm58 on July 12 over 1300m, head behind Naughty Words carrying 56.5kg at $8. Before that 5th of 9 at Toowoomba Bm62 on June 7 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Katdeel carrying 55.5kg at $6.50. Can't enthuse.
12
Red, White Diamonds, Green And White Diamonds Sleeves And Cap
12 03121 SUPRENDRE
PHIL BOBIC
5YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
Revelstone Stud (Mgr: Mrs R A Garrett)
At the latest run won by 1.1 len at Esk Bm60 July 12 over 1460m defeating Black 'N' Deadly carrying 58kg at $3. The race before that 2nd of 14 at Warwick Bm60 on June 21 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Ariat carrying 58kg at $7.50. Likely to feel the pinch in this company.
16
Yellow, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes And Cap
13 32x96 REGGIE'S FOLLY
TOM DOUGALL
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Spot Racing (Mgr: W A Parkes)
Half-brother to Group 1 winner Heavens Above. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 9th of 11 at Toowoomba Cg&E Bm65 on June 23 over 1200m, slow going 11 len behind Big Boy George carrying 58kg at $71. Last start 6th of 8 at Toowoomba Bm70 on July 12 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Drang A Tang with 56.5kg at $41. Others read better. Must improve off a last-start sixth over 1200m at Toowoomba to feature in the finish.
4
Orange, Lime Green Spots, Orange Cap
14 198x5 SHORE TO HAPPEN
RENITA BEATON
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Gall Bloodstock (Mgr: B D Gall)
Half-sister to Group 3 winner Extra Time. Second run back. First-up after three months settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Beaudesert Bm65 on July 8 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind Pungo with 55.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up won by 2.5 len at Warwick 0 - 55 January 25 over 1200m defeating Good Results carrying 58kg at $5.50. Strong top-three chance.
5
ANTHONY ALLEN
Orange, White Star, Striped Sleeves And Cap
15 9x547 FREELAND
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Henderson Racing & Breeding (Mgr: D A Henderson), L C Henderson, A J Henderson, Milo Racing (Mgr: T J D Merlehan), M P Purcell, Mrs J P Henderson, Hutley Project (Mgr: P J Byrne), J E Cooper & A J Lalor
At the latest run got back early 7th of 11 at Gold Coast Bm62 on July 5 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Walsh Bay carrying 57.5kg at $11. The start before that 4th of 13 at Sunshine Coast F&M Bm58 on June 15 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Nightcapped with 62kg at $3.10. Hard to beat on her best form.
4
BAILEY WHEELER
Brown, White Epaulettes
16 x9509 MISS SHU
STEPHEN MCLEAN
5YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
M A K Morrison, J Hilton, R Sutton, P Herlihy, J Johnson, Insain Racing (Mgr: J Sargeant), J G Kendler, P Hannen, S Antczak, N E Michel, S Barry, Mrs S Austin, M C Clarke, Mrs C White, J C Lewis, N Marlin, P Mckee, T M J Foley, B Clements & L Sutton
Last start 9th of 12 at Gold Coast Cl3-Sw on July 5 over 1300m, slow going 3 len behind Resurrected with 56.5kg at $21. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 11th of 14 at Gold Coast Bm70 on June 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Twyford with 54kg at $16. Hard to have.
13
M HELLYER
Deep Navy Blue, White Three Vees
17 60x60 OAKFIELD EAGLE
TARYN CHURCHILL
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
PD & PM Gray
Third-up today. First-up 6th of 14 at Tamworth Cl3 on June 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind To Be Frank with 60kg at $26. Last start second last of 11 at Grafton Cl3 on July 13 over 1410m, 11 len behind Monte Maximus with 59kg at $15. Disappointing of late and others are preferred.
7
M HELLYER
Yellow, Orange Quarters
18 0173x YEAH COPY
PAUL BUTTERWORTH
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs M J Butterworth, A Ashton, A R Thompson, A C Toussaint, P W Spence, B M Drinkwater, D Rodgers, J Milner, B A Trim, B J Trim, J Holliday & Off The Rails Racing (Mgr: J J Fitzgerald)
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation third of 11 at this track Cg&E 0 - 58 April 29 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Best Coffee carrying 59kg at $3. When resuming last campaign sixth of 11 at Rockhampton 0 - 55 November 29 over 1300m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Bornees Lad carrying 58kg at $6. Great chance.
9
KARL ZECHNER
Orange And White Quarters, White Sleeves, Quartered Cap, White Pom Pom
19 72048 CAVALHEIRO
NAOMI HEMMINGS
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
P D Gray & Mrs P M Gray
Most recently second last of 9 at Eagle Farm Cg&E Cl1 on July 23 over 1200m, 7 len behind Anson Bay carrying 52.5kg at $51. Before that 4th of 11 at Goondiwindi Bm50 on July 19 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Sense Of Humour carrying 59.5kg at $8. Hard to be enthused.
1
COURTNEY FERRIS
Dark Green, Purple Sleeves, Quartered Cap