Ipswich   13 Mar 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

RAY WHITE IPSWICH BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 1680m

Track: Soft 7   Rain (Max: 27)   Rail: +4m Entire. (Pent: 5.80)  

Genuine pace with West Cork taking up the running ahead of Whistling Spirit and You And I. Competitive. WHO ORDERED DAFISH (2) spiked his figures, winning the CL2 this track/trip and then lost a plate in stronger at Doomben. This suits much better, and he benefits from a 3kg claim. With average luck, he can return to the winners list. WEST CORK (1) was on-speed beaten a nose at Lismore over 1526m. The 2kg claim is handy, and he jumps from the inside barrier. He's sure to give a sight. BETATHANEVA (10) is going well, and the 3kg claim brings her into it. Maps well and will be around the mark. PRADO (4) brings two threatening efforts from decent races, including here in a 68. He gives away starts but will be hitting the line hard. SUGGESTED PLAY: With Who Ordered Dafish.
1 32582 WEST CORK
MITCH FAULKNER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
A P Galvin, M A Faulkner, R A Giblin & B T McCarthy
Last start sat on the pace when 2nd of 14 at Lismore Bm58 on February 22 over 1526m, nose behind Katdeel with 60.5kg at $3.80. The race before that 8th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Cl3 on February 2 over 1400m, 4 len behind Bohemian Lad with 56.5kg at $10. Strong chance.
1
JACE MCMURRAY
Black, Yellow Stars, Stripes, Collar And Cuffs, Stars Cap
2 36519 WHO ORDERED DAFISH
KEVIN KEMP
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
High Calibre Racing (Mgr: D Maguire), Mrs J H Kemp, Camel Racing (Mgr: H Sealey), Ronny G Racing (Mgr: M D Rutkowski), Mrs J Agnew, Mrs E Maguire, Z Maguire, Mrs B Rutkowski & M D Rutkowski
Useful type. At the latest run 9th of 14 at Doomben Bm70 on February 22 over 1615m, 6 len behind Shadow Power carrying 54.5kg at $13. The start before that won by 0.6 len at this track Cl2 February 5 over 1680m in soft going defeating Godzilla with 56kg at $5.50. Has an unblemished record at this track and can return to winning form.
6
ERIN MOLLOY
Lime Green, Black High Calibre Racing Logo, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
3 626x4 CHASING JACKLEY
A ROSS & T SWEENEY
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
D P Alston & Ms S E Nation
Second-up. First-up after three months eased back early on 4th of 7 at this track Bm58 on March 1 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Jungle Fever carrying 60kg at $9. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Warwick Bm70 on May 9 over 1500m, 1.0 len behind Half Crown with 59.5kg at $21. Looks tested again.
13
Black, White Checks, Cerise Sleeves, Cerise Cap, Black Collar, Cerise Cuffs, Cerise Peak
4 61322 PRADO
DIANE G MURPHY
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
C E Murphy, Mrs J Prescott & Mrs R Forge
Racing well. Returns from a 33-day let-up. Most recently took up a position near the tail 2nd of 12 at Gold Coast Bm62 on February 8 over 1800m, slow going 1.5 len behind Scarlet Prince with 60kg at $5. The race before that took up a position near the tail 2nd of 11 at this track Bm68 on January 15 over 1690m, 0.6 len behind Master Copy with 56.5kg at $5.50. Chance on his best form.
7
ANTHONY ALLEN
Pink, Brown Checks, White Sleeves, Checked Cap, White Pom Pom
5 69268 SOCK'EMSID
BRENDAN JONES
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
B J Jones, H W C Crooks, G K Drewett, A D Browning, P H Williams, Mrs C D Dillon & B Barnes
Useful gelding. At the latest run 8th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Bm60 on February 28 over 1600m, 12 len behind Hooks carrying 61kg at $18. The run before that 6th of 13 at Sunshine Coast Bm62 on February 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Express Payment carrying 57.5kg at $17. Not keen.
20
PAUL HAMBLIN
Royal Blue, Black Quarters And Sleeves, Silver Stars, Quartered Cap, Silver Stars
6 51665 WHISTLING SPIRIT
RYAN TYRELL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Fenwick Racing (Mgr: R T Tyrell), Mrs L B Jamieson, M R Jamieson, A B Bauman, Findyabookie (Mgr: R D Adams), R T Tyrell & K M Tyrell
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 13 at Sunshine Coast Bm62 on February 14 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Express Payment carrying 59.5kg at $19. The start before that 6th of 10 at Doomben Bm68 on February 8 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Just Flying carrying 57kg at $31. Going around him.
10
TIFFANI BROOKER
Emerald Green, Silver Braces And Armbands, Seams Cap
7 21419 SEA OF QI
TRACY TIMBERY
8YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs AA Pocknall & N T Timbery
Most recently 9th of 11 at Doomben Bm65 on February 26 over 1650m, 5 len behind Free Carry with 57kg at $61. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by a neck at Murwillumbah Bm58 February 2 over 1550m defeating Showman with 59.5kg at $10. Doesn't appeal.
18
Royal Blue, Silver Horse ,Sleeves, Royal Blue HALVED,Royal Blue Cap ,Silver Peak And Horseshoes
8 721x0 YOU AND I
JACKSON MORRIS
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
J P Thompson
Second run back. First-up after four months ran last of 14 at Gold Coast 0 - 58 on February 22 over 1300m, slow going 12 len behind Fat Fingers with 60kg at $14. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Hawkesbury Cl1 on August 13 over 1500m, on a slow track; 7 len behind High Dandy carrying 56.5kg at $21. Out of his depth.
8
JUSTIN HUXTABLE
Dark Blue, White Hoops And Sleeves, Red Cap
9 45282 AUTUNNO
RUBY CHATTERTON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Miss R G Chatterton, Z McLean, Ms R Doran, J Pangnazio, A McHardy, Mrs K McHardy & B J J Power
At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 at this track Bm68 on March 1 over 1666m, 1.0 len behind Grinzinger Knight carrying 54kg at $5.50. The run before that eased back early on 8th of 12 at Gold Coast Bm58 on February 15 over 1800m, slow going 11 len behind The Claimant with 59.5kg at $11. Has ability but place looks best again.
17
White, Aqua Blue And Purple RGR Logo, Aqua Blue With Purple Diamonds Sleeves And Cap
10 19532 BETATHANEVA
PAUL JENKINS
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
L K Wahlstrom, G D Pease, D R Foster, R A Foster, Mrs M A Wahlstrom, Mrs A P Pease, D O Pease, A J Whetton, R Davis & C Slaughter
Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 10 at Sunshine Coast Bm60 on February 28 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Hooks carrying 56kg at $7.50. The race before that 3rd of 12 at Beaudesert Bm65 on February 6 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Speed Map carrying 56kg at $21. Not far away last start. Well in the mix.
3
COREY SUTHERLAND
Gold, Black Quarters, Silver Fern, Black Sleeves, Gold Armbands, Quartered Cap
11 7x142 COOL PANELS
LINDSAY GOUGH
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Miss V Paolino, T Corbet, B P Collins, A Corbet & Mrs K M Bourke
Useful type. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track Cl1 on February 19 over 1700m, 3 len behind Pele Princess with 56kg at $11. The start before that 4th of 15 at Sunshine Coast Bm58 on February 2 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Central Park with 59.5kg at $26. Can improve again. Finds a nice race and can add to the strong recent record.
12
GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
Black, Red Stripe, Armbands And Cap
12 082x9 RHODESIAN DIAMOND
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), BBT Gypsy Diamond (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), S Haoui, Sindicato Racing (Mgr: M J Burgess), C Patterson, L J Alderson, M J Buffier, The Punters Grubs (Mgr: S Geor), Mrs J M Patterson, M S O'Sullivan, M T C D Racing (Mgr: Miss C A Maiden), Ms F Rose & V Donofrio
Second run back. First-up after five months 9th of 12 at Gold Coast Cl2-Sw on February 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Hulkamania with 58.5kg at $13. Previously second-up won by 0.9 len at Mudgee Super Mdn July 7 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Gigaton with 58.5kg at $19. Fitter for that run and can make quick improvement.
2
M HELLYER
Red, Blueblood Logo, Red Sleeves, Blueblood Logo, Red And White Star Cap
13 246x9 SEA TREASURES
MICHELLE LABAHN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms M Labahn & S A Meyland
Second run back. First-up after nine months ran last of 9 at Warwick Cl3 on March 2 over 1500m, 14 len behind Typhoon Tip with 53kg at $31. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at Toowoomba Bm60 on December 16 2023 over 2000m, 7 len behind Lizzie's Pride with 57kg at $8.50. Must go to a new level to compete in this line-up.
3
LESLIE TILLEY
Orange And Black Diagonal Stripes, Orange Sleeves And Cap
14 5x581 CRAIGLEA LA VIE
KRYSTLE JOHNSTON
5YO  GR/BR  MARE 56.0KG
Miss K J E Johnston
Last start won by a long-neck at Gayndah Bm50 February 15 over 1400m defeating Paballo carrying 60.5kg at $4.80. The start before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at Beaudesert Cl3 on February 6 over 1100m, 5 len behind Chief Witness with 54kg at $101. Others appeal more.
14
HANNAH RICHARDSON
Blue, White Crossed Sashes, Striped Sleeves, Blue Cap
15 91396 CHANCE WITH WOLVES
JAN AITKENHEAD
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
T D Smith
At the latest run 6th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Bm60 on February 28 over 1600m, 6 len behind Hooks carrying 58kg at $15. Before that 9th of 13 at Sunshine Coast Bm62 on February 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Express Payment with 57.5kg at $26. Not keen.
5
MS FIONA SANDKUHL
Pale Blue, White Diagonal Stripes, Pale Blue Sleeves, White Cap
16 56x77 CORDOZAR
ADAM CAMPTON
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
C R
Third-up today. First-up 7th of 10 at Warwick Bm62 on February 4 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Flank Speed carrying 57kg at $21. Second-up 7th of 9 at Grafton Bm58 on February 24 over 1420m, 1.5 len behind She's Enuff carrying 59kg at $20. Looking to others.
15
Black, White Epaulettes With Royal Blue Outline, White And Royal Blue Striped Cap
17 38045 LASQUETI BOOM
HELEN PAGE
5YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
Mystery Downs (Mgr: F W Cook)
Last start 5th of 9 at Gold Coast Cl1-Sw on February 22 over 1800m, slow going 1.5 len behind Sacred Bull carrying 58kg at $13. The race before that 4th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Bm58 on February 9 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Kilna with 56kg at $10. Unlikely to buck the trend this time.
9
SAMANTHA COLLETT
Maroon, White Crossed Sashes, Yellow Armbands And Cap
18 07x37 BIRMINGHAM
MARK PALMER
6YO  GR/B  GELDING 56.0KG
J P Kennedy, M J Raiss, L F Hoey, D Speziale, Mrs T J Shepherd, P W Shepherd, Ms N M Hill, Racing Rogues (Mgr: M S Noonan), G Anapo, Mrs D Anapo, Mrs T Speziale, Q Speziale & J Venus
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 10 at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 on February 1 over 1200m, long-neck behind Exposition carrying 55kg at $26. Last start 7th of 14 at Gold Coast 0 - 58 on February 22 over 1300m, slow going 4.5 len behind Fat Fingers with 55kg at $20. Later.
9
COLLEEN KRAHNEN
Purple, White Crossed Sashes, White And Royal Blue Striped Sleeves
19 0x775 POT POT BOOM
BRENTON ANDREW
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
B J Andrew, L J Alexander, Mrs G F Alexander, S J Andrew, A J Holmes, G G Holmes, G J Sabburg, Mrs C Sabburg, P A Leschke, Mrs E L Leschke, Lotza Hugs (Mgr: P A Leschke), Mrs K R Curtis, D C Curtis, Mrs M G Kraut, A W Davis, B J Mills & A J Svensson
Most recently 5th of 9 at Gayndah Bm50 on February 15 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Craiglea La Vie with 60kg at $3.50. Before that 7th of 14 at Warwick R55 on February 4 over 1350m, 5 len behind Alontro carrying 57kg at $21. Looking elsewhere.
4
MADELEINE WISHART
White, Dark Green Diagonal Stripes
20 35054 SPANISH FIGHTER
BRIAN GENTLE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
P D Gray & Mrs P M Gray
Last start 5th of 12 at Grafton Cl1-Sw on February 24 over 2230m, 0.8 len behind Brave Deel with 57kg at $16. The race before that 10th of 12 at Gatton Bm60 on January 28 over 2000m, 14 len behind Sir Beveridge carrying 55.5kg at $91. Doubt he will improve winning record today.
10
Red, Yellow Diamond Band, White Collar, Sleeves And Cap