Cairns   02 Nov 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

FULLGRABES REFRIGERATION BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 950m

Track: Good 4   Clear (Max: 32)   Rail: True Entire Course..  

Hot pace certain with Hartshorn, Seventies Hit and Saturday Vibes keen to take up the running. HARTSHORN (1) is in top form including a win by 1.4 lengths over 1000m at Townsville last time out, the second victory on the trot. Sure to measure up again. BLOOMIN' RIPPER (7) racing well with three wins from eight attempts this campaign. Won two starts back at Townsville and was close again last time out. Tyler Leslight who has seven wins when partnering stays on and is sure to play a big role. SATURDAY VIBES (4) returned from a spell a week-and-a-half ago when he was prominent at the bend before being beaten 4.5 lengths into sixth over 1000m at Townsville. Second-up record is sound and is nicely placed to play a pivotal role. The well-related SEVENTIES HIT (8) (half to Hong Kong star Voyage Bubble) scored over 1500m at this track at his most recent appearance on July 24. Worth plenty of thought. SUGGESTED PLAY: Hartshorn to win again.
1 21211 HARTSHORN
STEVEN ROYES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, J R McDonald & B J McDonald
Last start favourite; won by 1.4 len at Townsville Bm70 October 21 over 1000m defeating Roth 'N' Bubble carrying 59.5kg at $2.35. The race before that favourite; scored a big 3.5 len win at Ewan Cl5 September 27 over 1000m defeating Racatoon carrying 61kg at $2. In great form and should be right in the thick of things again.
6
SAMANTHA POINTON
Orange, Yellow H
2 2798x ENABLER
M A DALE
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs T J Schofield, N J Schofield, I B Mitchell & G W O'brien
Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Ilfracombe Hcp July 12 over 1400m, 45 len behind Kalashnikov with 56kg at $9. Previously first up; second last of 10 at Rockhampton Bm70 April 11 over 1100m, soft track; 8 len behind Early Fusion with 61kg at $21. Not good enough for these.
5
WANDERSON D'AVILA
Black, White Sash, Red Sleeves And Cap
3 916x7 AMNESTY
STEPHEN MASSINGHAM
6YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
T W Hedley, T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald
Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 7 at Townsville Bm70 on October 21 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Hartshorn with 59.5kg at $8. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Townsville Bm65 on April 15 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Rubunkar with 60.5kg at $8. Strips fitter and is among the chances.
7
JASON TAYLOR
Orange, Yellow H
4 225x6 SATURDAY VIBES
STEPHEN MASSINGHAM
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald, J R McDonald & S C Massingham
Second-up. First-up after seven months second last of 7 at Townsville Bm70 on October 21 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Hartshorn with 59.5kg at $3.90. Previously second-up won by 1.1 len at this track Bm65 December 28 over 950m defeating Boogie Wonderland with 57kg at $6.50. Can return to form.
4
R WIGGINS
Orange, Yellow H
5 24336 ZI WIN
TREVOR & PETER ROWE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs H M Rowe, T P Jones, P A Piccone, R J Lillywhite, Mrs A Lillywhite, M S White, Riches Racing (Mgr: G R Riches), P C Bugeja, Ms S J Greedy & P J Stevenson
At the latest run second last of 7 at Innisfail Qlty on October 18 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Under The Limit carrying 55kg at $5. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Gordonvale Hcp on October 4 over 1100m, neck behind Impardoo with 55kg at $6. Has had plenty of chances and looking to others.
8
JACKSON MURPHY
Maroon, Gold Band And Armbands, Quartered Cap
6 0x741 RUBY CHICKS
TREVOR & PETER ROWE
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
P A Piccone, Mrs A Lillywhite, Mrs S Bugeja, Ms V Skinner, Mrs S Hannus-Laine, Mrs M Machan, Mrs H M Rowe, M O'Brien, A D Forrest, P J Stevenson, Mrs R C White & P J Rowe
At the latest run won by a head at this track Bm60 October 12 over 950m defeating The Kamikaze with 61kg at $7.50. The run before that 4th in a small field at this track Hcp on September 30 over 950m, 2.5 len behind Missile Thunder with 54.5kg at $18. Distance specialist with strong claims.
3
AIDAN HOLT
Maroon, Gold Band And Armbands, Quartered Cap
7 43112 BLOOMIN' RIPPER
SHARLEE HOFFMAN
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs M Capra, Mrs R J Piccone & Ms V P Skinner
Returns from a 33-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at this track Hcp on September 30 over 950m, nose behind Missile Thunder carrying 54kg at $3.70. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.5 len at Townsville Bm65 September 9 over 1000m defeating Northernontap carrying 54.5kg at $10. Well-placed to make amends.
9
TYLER LESLIGHT
Hot Pink, Lime Green Heart And Cap
8 1211x SEVENTIES HIT
BODINE BAILEY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
K Barsley
Half-brother to Hong Kong star Voyage Bubble. Resumes after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation by nose this track Bm55 July 24 over 1500m slow track defeating Blue Steel with 62.5kg at $4. Previously first up; ninth of 11 at Townsville Cl1-Sw May 16 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Tymon with 60kg at $3.20. Can play a major role.
1
MS L MORRISON
Gold And White Checks, Gold Sleeves, Checked Cap
9 x7526 YAMABUSHI
FRED WIELAND
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald
At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Innisfail Bm55 on October 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Miss Shu carrying 63kg at $3.20. The run before that 2nd of 10 at Gordonvale Bm55 on October 4 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Superstitions carrying 61kg at $5. Looking to others in this contest.
2
S CORMACK
Orange, Yellow "H" And Cap