Toowoomba   10 May 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

PROVINCIAL DISTRIBUTORS BENCHMARK 58 Handicap 1625m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 19)   Rail: +2m Entire. (Pent: 5.80)  

Genuine tempo with Earl Of Devon to lead but under plenty of pressure in a keen early contest. ROCKY RICH (3) has been close up in second place in 2 starts following on from a comfortable Roma picnic grade win near the end of March. He will see out a mile better than most in this and should go close to taking it out. BANKSIA BEACH (9) was a beaten favourite at Warwick 8 days ago and needed the hitout. She will be close to her peak fitness third up, and can bounce back into form here. Each way value, so follow your money. LET'SGO HUGO (4) did not finish his race off as well as expected at Dalby a fortnight ago and will be spot on with his fitness for this assignment. His only win came third up last prep, and he is ready to show his best now, especially with the aid of a 3kg claim. MALECON (5) steps up to a more suitable trip, third up from a spell, and he should hold his spot early on from the pole position. He has 3kg less to carry this time, and can figure in the top 3. EARL OF DEVON (1) did not enjoy a very testing track here last start as favourite. He can make amends. SUGGESTED PLAY: Malecon each way.
1 26126 EARL OF DEVON
MARK CURRIE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs D T Currie
Comes here off a 43-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 7 at this track Bm65 on March 28 over 1625m, in the wet; 14 len behind Who Ordered Dafish carrying 54.5kg at $2.70. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at this track Cl2 on March 15 over 1625m, head behind Cape Crusader carrying 56.5kg at $3.30. Deserves another chance.
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KELSEY LENTON
White, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Red And Royal Blue Striped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
2 14449 ONOMATOPOEIA
NICK KEAL
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
R E Davis
Dual acceptor. At the latest run second last of 10 at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 on April 19 over 2000m, 12 len behind Kareem with 58.5kg at $10. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Kilcoy Bm58 on April 12 over 1900m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Force Me with 60.5kg at $3.60. Making up the numbers.
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STACEY CALLOW
Red, Black Horseshoes And Sleeves
3 30122 ROCKY RICH
PAT WEBSTER
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
P C Hobday, D F Bourke, E E Berger, L M Berger, A Teys, A Sherriff, R M Lane, B J Hawken, K D Baguley & P G Sinclair
Dual acceptor. Useful gelding. Last start 2nd of 13 at Warwick Bm58 on May 2 over 1500m, 0.9 len behind Canadian Express carrying 60.5kg at $5.50. The race before that 2nd of 9 at Rockhampton Cap Class 3&4yo on April 12 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Track Tale carrying 54kg at $12. In the mix again.
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COREY BAYLISS
Lime Green, Blue Diamonds, Quartered Cap
4 13x88 LET'SGO HUGO
LOUIS PEOPLES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
L C Peoples, D B Peoples, Mrs K L Clark-Peoples, O C Peoples, Miss J Coombes, R I Choyce, B Mccosker, Ms J F Trinder, W Nixon, A Frost, Mrs S Frost, C F Dendle, B Pavitt, H Dendle, D Black & R McLaren
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming led to the turn then faded ran last of 8 at Doomben Nars Cge Cl1-Sw on April 16 over 1350m, in the wet; 9 len behind Cho Oyu carrying 56kg at $20. Second run from a spell sat on the pace before fading 8th of 10 at Dalby Bm55 on April 26 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Prophet Of Boom with 61kg at $5.50. Include in all combinations.
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DYLAN BENNETT
Maroon, Royal Blue And White Stripes, White Sleeves And Cap, Maroon Pom Pom
5 21x80 MALECON
MICHAEL NOLAN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
A Sothmann
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 8th of 10 at this track Cl2 on April 12 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Rothgo carrying 59kg at $7. Second-up second last of 12 at this track Bm58 on April 27 over 1200m, 10 len behind Freeman carrying 60.5kg at $41. Each way value.
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CHELSEA BAKER
Purple White Omega, Purple Cap White Omega
6 57x51 ARIAT
ANTHONY FREEMAN
5YO  B/BR  MARE 59.0KG
A T Freeman, Miss T M Schmidt & Mrs S M Wallace
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 5th of 10 at Ipswich Cl2 on April 21 over 1100m, slow going 4.5 len behind Restonica carrying 54kg at $21. Second run from a spell won by a long-neck at Warwick Cl3 May 2 over 1350m defeating Puzzle Designer with 55.5kg at $6. Likely to feature.
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SHANIA WILLIS
White, Gold Star, Sleeves And Cap
7 51022 BROOKLYN DAISY
MARK CURRIE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 59.0KG
J W McKeering
Dual acceptor. Going well. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track 3yo Bm62 on April 17 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind La Raza with 57kg at $17. The start before that 2nd of 9 at this track 3yo Bm60 on April 5 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Cole's Best carrying 58kg at $10. Good job last start and has top-three aspirations.
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SHANIA WILLIS
White, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Red And Royal Blue Striped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
8 47211 PROPHET OF BOOM
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs S Dwyer, C G Geran & Ms L M Ciurleo
Dual acceptor. Useful mare. Last start won by 0.9 len at Dalby Bm55 April 26 over 1400m defeating Craiglea La Vie with 57kg at $4.40. The run before that settled well back; won by 0.5 len at Goondiwindi Bm60 April 12 over 1400m in soft going defeating Smooth Flight with 53.5kg at $2.80. Not to be underestimated.
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LANDAN SYKES
White, Get Out Stakes Logo And Writing, Black And Emerald Green Diamonds Sleeves And Cap
9 09x40 BANKSIA BEACH
PAUL WALLACE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
S N Little
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 4th of 9 at this track 3yo Bm62 on April 17 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind La Raza carrying 57kg at $26. Second run from a spell ran last of 14 at Warwick Bm58 on May 2 over 1500m, 6 len behind As Expected with 58.5kg at $5.50. Racing well. Draws out again but able to play a big role.
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KARL ZECHNER
Blue, White Diamonds And Cap
10 80087 JENNI INDA JUNGLE
JOE GLEESON
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs S Dwyer & Mrs K M Gleeson
Most recently from last on the turn 7th of 14 at Warwick Bm58 on May 2 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind As Expected carrying 57.5kg at $81. The start before that 8th of 10 at Dalby Bm60 on April 8 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Executive Stress carrying 57.5kg at $19. Impossible to entertain on recent form.
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KIRK MATHESON
Black, White Maltese Cross, Red Sleeves And Cap
11 7x321 MAURITA
CHRIS ZINTILIS
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
C Zintilis, J R R Marinacce & BNL Racing (Mgr: B Nickson)
Going well. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at this track Mdn-Sw April 12 over 1890m defeating Brain Wave with 56.5kg at $3.40. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 28 over 1625m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Burleigh Magic with 56.5kg at $8.50. Has ability and can measure up again.
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NOZI TOMIZAWA
White, Turquoise Band
12 51441 SWIFT SON
PETE BRENNAN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs J J Brennan, P J Brennan, Mrs T M Brennan, M F Brennan, Mrs P M Brennan, S J Brennan, Mrs K L Peel, Mrs S A Tratt, S D Brennan, Mrs D M Braban, A H Braban & Penny Lane Racing (Mgr: D E Baker)
Useful type. Last start favourite; won by 1.3 len at this track Cl1-Sw April 27 over 1625m defeating High Security carrying 57kg at $4.20. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Dalby 0 - 55 on April 8 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Pretty Little Lass carrying 57.5kg at $8. Excellent winning chance with the help of an inside stall.
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JAKE MOLLOY
Green, Gold Spots, White Sleeves And Cap
13 00799 GRACIE BLUE
DANNY J BOUGOURE
6YO  GREY  MARE 55.0KG
P M Syndicate, W T Trevorah, S A Loone, J D J Bougoure, Ms K Shearsmith, R Lee, H J P Esser, Mrs R J Esser, D J Irwin, Ms S A Jamison-Jones, M T Leaver, A Nand, Emanem, Ms M C Jackson, R M Mclauchlan, R D Stevenson, Miss T Phillips & Mana Racing
Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 10 at Doomben Bm68 on April 23 over 1660m, slow going 6 len behind Express Payment with 54kg at $101. The run before that 9th of 15 at Gold Coast 0 - 58 on April 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Naughty Nurse with 53.5kg at $41. Must improve off a last-start ninth over 1660m at Doomben to feature in the finish.
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JADE HAMPSON
Red, White Band And Armbands, Black Cap
14 71126 AZUKI
JOHN DANN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
J Dann, Ms M Robbins, A J Wrigley & Mrs J I Wrigley
At the latest run 6th of 9 at Ipswich Cl2-Sw on April 21 over 1680m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Aratiri carrying 57kg at $17. Before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Dalby 0 - 55 on April 8 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Yeah Copy carrying 59.5kg at $6. Will need to improve.
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Royal Blue, White And Gold Sash And Armbands, White Quartered Cap
15 06x42 WHATJEUDOIN'
MATT KROPP
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
B J Rouse, D J Earl, N W McConnell, Mrs D James, C M Rouse, Miss T R Rouse, S C Mainwaring, P A Pokarier, L B Rouse & Mrs T F Hurrell
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 12 at Rockhampton Cl3 on April 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind South Sea carrying 52kg at $26. Second run from a spell 2nd of 8 at Rockhampton Bm60 on April 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; head behind I Say Boom carrying 56kg at $7.50. Won't find this easy.
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Blue, White Vee And Sleeves, Blue Armbands, White Cap
16 x7695 LISSARO
HAROLD NORMAN
4YO  BR/BL  GELDING 57.0KG
P C Wigham, Mrs C J Wigham, Mrs T M Ganderton, I J Ganderton, H J Norman & J Waddington
Most recently 5th of 11 at Gatton Cg&E 0 - 58 on April 29 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Best Coffee with 56kg at $11. The race before that 9th of 14 at Eagle Farm Cl3-Sw on April 19 over 1400m, 7 len behind Merchant Gold with 58.5kg at $201. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
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Pink, White Braces, Blue Cap
17 0x657 DANCE BABE
JAY BELLAMY
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
D D Cameron, C J Howes, R S Minchinton & D J Torrens
Comes here off a 55-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Bm58 on March 16 over 1800m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Firebolt carrying 54.5kg at $26. Before that 5th of 10 at Gatton 0 - 55 on February 28 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Benfica Lass with 57kg at $3.40. Unlikely to be playing a role in the finish.
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Red, White Star, Seams And Sleeves, Red Seams