Cairns 23 Aug 2025
GOING: G(4)
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LOUIE PICCONE MEMORIAL BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 950m Track: Good 4 Clear (Max: 28) Rail: True. (Pent: 5.33) |
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Bella Bianca and Hartshorn can be prominent. Former Victorian HARTSHORN (3) is a consistent conveyance who has hit the top-five in 13 of 14 starts since joining the new stable and is usually up in the firing line. Is a two-time winner over this course and distance and gets some weight relief with the 2kg claim. Should be right there when the judge calls a halt. TIME TO PROPHET (6) just missed the placings in the Lightning here at the latest effort and that form is good enough for a race like this. Has to be included. BELLA BIANCA (12) has placed two of three over this track and trip, gets in light with the claim and draws the inside alley. Ticks a few boxes. LUCKY ROLLA (5) is a four-time winner over this sprint journey and will give backers a sight. YAMABUSHI (7) best of the rest while fresh. SUGGESTED PLAY: Hartshorn to get a well-deserved victory.
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ARCTIC BEAR
TREVOR & PETER ROWE 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Miss V L Thompson Most recently 14th of 16 at Townsville Bm65 on August 2 over 1200m, 7 len behind Lean Eagle carrying 59.5kg at $26. The run before that 4th of 9 at this track Cl3 on July 15 over 1250m, slow going 1.4 len behind Highbar with 59.5kg at $8. Looks out of his depth. |
5 KRYSTEN SWAFFER |
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| 2 | 85813 |
STRATEGIST
JANEL RYAN 8YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Mrs. J Ryan Most recently 3rd of 8 at Atherton Hcp on July 26 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Rising carrying 55.5kg at $5. Before that ran on from midfield and won by a neck at Laura-Qld Bm60 June 28 over 1200m defeating No Love Lost with 62kg at $2.30. Will get back in the run and need a bit of luck. |
3 I FRY |
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| 3 | 54422 |
HARTSHORN
STEVEN ROYES 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, J R McDonald & B J McDonald Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track Bm55 on August 16 over 950m, slow going head behind Bloomin' Ripper with 60.5kg at $4.60. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 15 at Townsville Bm55 on August 2 over 1000m, slow going 2 len behind Gamadale Nip with 59.5kg at $10. Racing well and should be in the finish. |
9 MCKENZIE APEL |
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| 4 | 80405 |
GALBALAN
JOSHUA MANZELMANN 8YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG S Jokic At the latest run got back early 5th of 10 at Mackay Hcp on August 12 over 1200m, 6 len behind Go Getaboy with 54kg at $61. Before that second last of 16 at Townsville Bm65 on August 2 over 1200m, 7 len behind Lean Eagle carrying 58.5kg at $101. Prefer in something easier. |
11 JUSTIN HUXTABLE |
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| 5 | 41114 |
LUCKY ROLLA
ALEXANDER MALLIFF 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG Ms K A Buckingham, G T Perry, A P Hubbard, B Lawson, Mrs V Kennett & Mrs S R Clark Returns from a 55-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 10 at Townsville Bm60 on June 29 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Lady Damus carrying 60kg at $6. Before that came from midfield and won by 0.6 len at Townsville Bm60 June 7 over 1000m in soft going defeating Injada with 58kg at $5.50. Terrific chance to return to form. |
4 CHRIS MEEHAN |
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| 6 | 85114 |
TIME TO PROPHET
GEORGINA HOLT 4YO BAY MARE 60.0KG Mrs G K Holt, S A Flanagan, Miss P L Corfield, Mrs D R Watts, C E Watts, C J Lindeberg, Mrs K Hunter, D W Collinson, Mrs C E Collinson, S A Thorley, Mrs K L Cashion, Mrs A Webb & B Webb At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track Lightning Open on August 16 over 950m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Lady Damus carrying 54kg at $26. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at Rockhampton 3yo Hcp July 29 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Ask Me Mate carrying 56.5kg at $11. Great chance to atone. |
10 AIDAN HOLT |
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| 7 | 3452x |
YAMABUSHI
FRED WIELAND 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald Gelding back from a spell of seven months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second of 9 at Townsville Cl3 January 18 over 1000m, 0.7 len behind Booming Lad carrying 55kg at $4.80. First up last campaign fifth of 11 at Townsville 3yo Hcp May 25 2024 over 1000m, 4 len behind Roweiner's Dance with 54kg at $6. Can play a major role. |
8 S CORMACK |
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| 8 | x3216 |
TARGETED
TREVOR & PETER ROWE 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Kendrick Racing (Mgr: S W Kendrick) & C A A Little Last start 6th of 11 at this track Bm65 on August 16 over 1250m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Burraneer Buoy carrying 56.5kg at $9. The start before that won by 1.2 len at this track Bm55 July 24 over 1250m on a rain affected track defeating Ellie's Dream with 59.5kg at $2.70. Should be at his top now and is worth including. |
6 MS L MORRISON |
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| 9 | 55214 |
MISS DE BLAAS
MATT KROPP 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Ms K S Kropp, G J Wippell, D A Cutting, S Dickson, D J Walsh, Mrs P Walsh, Mrs R M Cotter, J R Hart & D P Cook At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Toowoomba Bm60 on August 2 over 870m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Addictive Piranha with 56kg at $6. The start before that won by 1.5 len at Toowoomba 0 - 62 July 19 over 1000m defeating Addictive Piranha carrying 53.5kg at $9.50. Well drawn and looks a genuine hope. |
2 LESLIE TILLEY |
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| 10 | 54787 |
SPIRIT OF GIVING
GRAHAM HUGHES 8YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G R Hughes, Mrs D R Hughes, R J Nash & Mrs S P Nash Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 12 at Townsville Bm60 on July 19 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Exolent Choice carrying 59kg at $4.80. Before that 8th of 10 at Townsville Cl6 on July 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Chartwell with 54kg at $51. Looking to others. |
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SOWILO SIREN
SHARLEE HOFFMAN 4YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG R J Lockhart, J A Holsman, R Watson, Ms S C A Hoffman & K Buckley At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track Bm55 on August 16 over 950m, slow going 3 len behind Bloomin' Ripper carrying 59.5kg at $7. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at this track Bm60 on July 24 over 950m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Injada with 56.5kg at $11. Hard to fault if at his best. |
7 TYLER LESLIGHT |
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| 12 | 73113 |
BELLA BIANCA
ALLAN HOLMES 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG A E Holmes, A Parnell, Mrs B Parnell & C A Holmes Last start 3rd of 12 at this track Bm55 on August 16 over 950m, slow going 1.5 len behind Bloomin' Ripper carrying 55.5kg at $6.50. The start before that won by 1.5 len at Atherton 0 - 55 July 26 over 1000m defeating Blondie's Secret carrying 57.5kg at $2.90. Worth another chance on a back-up of a week. |
1 TY WHEELER |
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