Doomben   02 Apr 2025
 
GOING: H(8)

LADBROKES ODDS SURGE Fillies and Mares BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1200m

Track: HVY8   Rain (Max: 25)   Rail: +8m Entire. (Pent: 6.10)  

Keen battle for the lead with Summer Soiree, Miss Personality and Ma's Epic in advance of Miss Helmut and Cutepi. SUMMER SOIREE (6) is a consistent commodity who has hit the top-five at her past 12 outings and doesn't know how to put in a poor one. Has to be included. CUTEPI (10) will be rock-hard fit and should make her presence felt for the Lees barn. MISS PERSONALITY (11) gets Melbourne Cup winning hoop Dolan on board and has placed over this course and distance. Top-three credentials. UNTOUCHABLE LEGEND (2) will be at peak fitness now and can trouble the judge with any luck from the wide draw. SUGGESTED PLAY: Summer Soiree to get a well-deserved victory.
1 75693 APRIL IN AUGUSTA
KELLY SCHWEIDA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 61.0KG
G A Betts, G P Corcoran, K S Swindail, T D Dall'Osto, D Kemp, R Chesini, G Govan, C D Hay, J Bolton, Mrs K M Swindail, Mrs H Swindail, A Craig, C J Betts, Mrs S Goldie, B H Goldie, L J A Nelson & T Armit
At the latest run second last of 10 at Gold Coast Gold Jewel on March 15 over 1400m, 4 len behind Red Defcon with 52kg at $31. The start before that 6th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Bm70 on February 23 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Tavis Town with 57.5kg at $14. Prefer others.
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Orange, Purple Cap
2 x1042 UNTOUCHABLE LEGEND
PETER ROBL
4YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
Legend Racing (Mgr: K K Ho)
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Eagle Farm Bm65 on March 12 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Try Everything carrying 58.5kg at $11. The start before that 4th of 9 at Sunshine Coast Bm62 on February 9 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind Wanganeen with 60kg at $4. One of the leading chances.
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JAG GUTHMANN-CHESTER
White, Red Epaulettes And Armbands, Striped Cap
3 q631x DREAM LANTERN
LINDSAY HATCH
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 60.0KG
All Winners (Mgr: D H S Chan)
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign won by 0.9 len Ipswich Cl4 October 24 over 1350m defeating Sian Star carrying 54kg at $2.40. When resuming last campaign fifth of 13 at Ipswich Bm60 August 2 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Helikedempretty with 57.5kg at $5.50. This is an ideal race to kick off. Anticipating her to hit the ground running this campaign.
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N CALLOW
Red And Yellow Stars, Yellow And Red Stars Sleeves
4 34217 MA'S EPIC
RENITA BEATON
5YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Dr R I Watson, Mrs C M Watson, P R Watson, Mrs H C Ratcliffe & N I Watson
Last start 7th of 13 at Eagle Farm Bm70 on March 15 over 1200m, 3 len behind Ser Joh carrying 56kg at $41. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 len at Warwick Bm65 March 2 over 1200m defeating Adalie with 57kg at $2.80. Drawn wide and may get back so needs a few breaks to go her way.
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EMILY LANG
Yellow, Green Horseshoe And Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
5 3818x MAMBO DANCER
CHRIS ANDERSON
5YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett)
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at this track F&M Bm68 October 30 over 1200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Lunar Eight carrying 59kg at $8. When resuming last campaign third of 8 at Sunshine Coast Bm60 September 8 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind A Lot Of Booty with 56.5kg at $4.50. Capable of a bold return.
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Green, Yellow Star And Armbands
6 15431 SUMMER SOIREE
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 60.0KG
Stiletto Sprinters 6 (Mgr: Miss A S Neasham), Stiletto Sprinters 7 (Mgr: Miss A S Neasham), Stiletto Sprinters 8 (Mgr: Miss A S Neasham), Mrs N O Backshall, Miss MF Cox, Mrs K M Evans, Ms H L Guilfoyle, Mrs B K Crouch, Mrs T E Longman, Mrs M Kelly, Mrs R S Clarke & Miss B Clark
Last start ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Sunshine Coast Bm65 March 16 over 1200m in soft going defeating Becamo carrying 56.5kg at $4.20. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Sunshine Coast Bm62 on February 28 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Pyrois with 58kg at $4.20. Sure to get all the favours from the favourable draw.
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TAHLIA FENLON
Pale Pink, Navy Epaulettes And Cap
7 22x11 LADY LUCIFER
DAVID VANDYKE
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Ontrack Thoroughbreds (Mgr: G Morgan), J Carey, Mrs M Bates, D Bates, B Warnick, F Vernon, Bayles Girls (Mgr: Mrs P Bayles), P McGavin, Ms S Manning, Lock & Bob Boys (Mgr: R Blohberger), G Snow, Mrs M Keegan, GroLim Racing (Mgr: B Grogan), C Enders, W Phillips, F Nicholas, W Stone & B Heness
Third-up today. First-up raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2 len at Sunshine Coast F&M Mdn February 9 over 1000m defeating Vesper Lynd carrying 60kg at $1.35. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.75 len at Sunshine Coast Cl1 March 16 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Riva D'amor carrying 58.5kg at $3.10. Rates highly. Well placed and sure to be in the finish.
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M RODD
Gold
8 24641 OBEROI PRINCESS
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 60.0KG
R A Allan, Mrs L Allan, B D Allan, J H Bryant, Miss J L Bennett, Mrs J L Brownrigg, S G Cheney, P E Duffy, I B Garbutt, N J Garbutt, S R Garbutt, P J Otway, B Woodbury, C Woodbury, Belroma Park, The Border Connection & Mrs L S Lambert
Most recently favourite; won by 2.25 len at Beaudesert Bm62 March 17 over 1100m defeating Hi Jules with 57.5kg at $2.25. The race before that 4th of 9 at Sunshine Coast Bm62 on February 28 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Pyrois carrying 57.5kg at $5. Will be in this for a long way.
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Royal Blue, White Southern Cross, Star Cap
9 52557 CASROCK
KELLY SCHWEIDA
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
A Salpietro & Mrs C R Eivers
Returns from a 55-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 12 at Beaudesert Bm65 on February 6 over 1400m, 5 len behind Speed Map with 58kg at $4.20. The race before that from last on the turn 5th of 8 at Ipswich Bm65 on January 26 over 1350m, slow going 1.0 len behind Better Be Slick carrying 58.5kg at $2.70. Looking elsewhere in this contest.
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CEJAY GRAHAM
Red, Black Maltese Cross And Black Cap
10 12613 CUTEPI
KRIS LEES
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 59.0KG
Australian Bloodstock,Whitegate Pastoral(Mgr: A S Price),P R Jenner,G J P Van Ameyden,Hot Sauce(Mgr: D Gough),BRB(Mgr: G Beveridge),B M Finlay,M Legge,DAB Racing(Mgr: A Town),D Hutchins,Mrs S J A Murphy,S C T Lewis,Ms A T Kelleher,S Olsen,C J Sneddon,V Colubriale,Mrs A J Casey&J Lovett
Last start 3rd of 9 at Eagle Farm 3yo Bm70 on March 15 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Poster Girl with 57kg at $6. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; scored a big 5 len win at Grafton Cl1 February 24 over 1190m defeating Rathoran carrying 58.5kg at $5. Shapes as a key runner.
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DAMIEN THORNTON
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Check Sleeves And Cap
11 3x115 MISS PERSONALITY
BARRY LOCKWOOD
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Mrs J M Wanless
At the latest run 5th of 12 at Ipswich Cl3 on March 13 over 1100m, slow going 2.25 len behind Salt Lake Betty with 54.5kg at $2.10. Before that favourite; won by 1.0 len at Gold Coast Cl2 February 22 over 1015m on a soft track defeating Iphimedia with 55.5kg at $2.10. Nicely placed and expected to go well.
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ROBBIE DOLAN
Dark Blue Tartan, Yellow Seams, Dark Blue Tartan Cap, Yellow Pom Pom
12 3x316 MISSILE ONE
JACK BRUCE
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Grand Syndicates Orchid (Mgr: P V Morley)
Last start 6th of 9 at this track Cl3 on March 19 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Certainlycan carrying 53.5kg at $5.50. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; scored a big 6 len win at Sunshine Coast F&M Cl1 February 23 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Glowlight carrying 58.5kg at $2.80. Can atone.
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TAYLOR MARSHALL
Black, Old Gold Star, Checked Sleeves And Cap
13 327x5 MOOTESSA
WAYNE NUGENT
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
W P Nugent, B A Wilson, Mrs J Wilson, M C Wilson & D A Digney
Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 10 at Beaudesert Bm62 on March 17 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Oberoi Princess with 57kg at $11. Previously second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Gatton Cl2 on May 24 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Smiling Zac with 53.5kg at $13. Faces a tough task.
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MARK DU PLESSIS
Red, Yellow W And Sleeves, Green Chevron Armbands, Quartered Cap
14 51x66 BENGAL DIAMOND
ADAM CAMPTON
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
R A Luck, A C Cliffe, Mrs M Chandler, W H R Chandler, Mrs L M Mifsud, J G Mifsud, J H Milson & Mrs S K Milson
Third-up today. First-up eased back early on 6th of 8 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on February 23 over 1000m, slow going 1.75 len behind Invinovich carrying 55.5kg at $4. Second-up got back early 6th of 10 at Beaudesert Bm62 on March 17 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Oberoi Princess carrying 57kg at $4.20. Unlikely to threaten.
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Red, Blue Stripe, Collar And Sleeves, White Scattered Sheep And Cap, Red Pom Pom
15 61919 SHORE TO HAPPEN
RENITA BEATON
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
Gall Bloodstock (Mgr: B D Gall)
Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm65 on March 15 over 1400m, 7 len behind Heyoka carrying 56kg at $26. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by 2.5 len at Ipswich Bm58 March 1 over 1200m defeating Miss Zermatt with 57.5kg at $5.50. Won't find this any easier.
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Orange, White Star, Striped Sleeves And Cap
16 3136x ADDITION
TONY GOLLAN
4YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
Wessel Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C J Wessel), N D R Hay, M A McLean, A G Hay, W B Brice, M A Lightfoot, G T Russell, B D Camm, H Dalton, J M Clauson, B G Mckeering, M N L Nielsen, W J Douglas & Mrs A Harrison
Mare back from a spell of six months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at this track Cl1 October 9 over 1650m, soft track; 5 len behind El Pensador with 58kg at $4.50. First up last campaign fifth of 11 at this track Mdn June 26 over 1200m, soft track; 4 len behind Glowlight with 58kg at $1.90. Looks all set for an effective return.
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RYAN MALONEY
White, Royal Blue Stars, Royal Blue And White Stars Sleeves And Cap
17 x8x14 WRITTY
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Magic Bloodstock Racing (Mgr: P G Tighe), N A Greenhalgh, Mrs M T Greenhalgh, Bangaloe Stud (Mgr: Miss J C Ritchie), K H Warriner, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), C H Madden, Mrs J G Madden & J T C Lake
Third-up today. Resuming won by 1.1 len at Ipswich Mdn March 1 over 1100m defeating Deep Dawn carrying 59kg at $2.60. Second run from a spell 4th of 10 at this track Bm65 on March 19 over 1110m, 2.5 len behind Savoldi with 55.5kg at $10. Solid credentials and should be included.
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KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
Lime Green, Dark Green Shamrock, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
18 x6640 INDAZA
TONY GOLLAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Kia Ora Stud W S (Mgr: A Krishnan)
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 10 at this track Cl1 on February 26 over 1110m, 2.5 len behind Ser Joh carrying 54.5kg at $8. The run before that 6th of 9 at Sunshine Coast Bm62 on February 9 over 1000m, 4 len behind Wanganeen carrying 57.5kg at $4.40. Capable of a lot more; worth another chance.
3
EMILY LANG
Royal Blue, Light Blue Halves, Halved Sleeves, Light Blue Cap
19 13784 MISS HELMUT
NAOMI HEMMINGS
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
P D & P M Gray
At the latest run 4th of 13 at Sunshine Coast F&M Bm58 on March 23 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Make It So carrying 52.5kg at $61. The race before that ran last of 8 at Chinchilla Bm60 on March 15 over 1070m, 6 len behind Rumi Star carrying 53kg at $41. Others rate better in this.
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GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
Dark Green, Purple Sleeves, Quartered Cap
20 97864 DIVINE RENDEZVOUS
STEPHANIE SIXTUS
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
P D & P M Gray
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Grafton Cl1 on March 22 over 1181m, on rain affected going; 1.5 len behind Press Yes with 55kg at $15. Before that 6th of 12 at Ipswich Cl3 on March 13 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Salt Lake Betty carrying 51kg at $151. Unreliable and needs to lift.
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Dark Blue, Pink Diamond, Diamonds On Sleeves, Diamond Cap
21 630x8 IRON GRACE
SCOTT MORRISEY
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs D Hoyle & Mrs K F Morrisey
Second run back. First-up after eight months eased back early on 8th of 12 at Ipswich Cl3 on March 13 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Salt Lake Betty carrying 54kg at $16. Previously second-up 3rd of 16 at Gold Coast Cl3 on March 9 2024 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind This Is One carrying 52kg at $13. Looking elsewhere for the winner.
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COURTNEY BELLAMY
Yellow, Blue Diamonds, Red Sleeves, Red And Yellow Quartered Cap