Toowoomba 17 May 2025
GOING: H(8)
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY HONEY BUN - DEB BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1000m Track: Heavy 8 Rain (Max: 19) Rail: True. (Pent: 6.40) |
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Genuine tempo with Surreal Ascot leading the way. TIJUANA TWO STEP (6) is a very promising mare who made some giant strides last year, especially in the spring. She is fresh up from a tough gate but does come to hand quickly and is capable of taking this out fresh up. Use the market as a guide. SURREAL ASCOT (12) had enough in hand to hold off all challengers fresh up on this track over 870m nearly a fortnight ago. She will be better for that run and is likely to set the pace here as well. Hard to beat again. BAUHINIA ROCK (4) chased the third pick in vain in the same race when resuming from a spell 2 weeks ago, and he has won 3 of his 4 starts second up in the past. Stick with him. AKAKA FALLS (3) has not won for some time but he has also not been far from the action. He meets a good field, and another honest effort is expected. SUGGESTED PLAY: Tijuana Two Step each-way.
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REJOICED
PAT WEBSTER 6YO BAY GELDING 64.0KG L M Berger, D F Bourke, P W Webster, W R Webster, Mrs C J Wheatley, R J Wheatley & R J Irwin Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 10 at this track Bm70 on April 12 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind Flank Speed carrying 62kg at $9. Second-up 3rd of 10 at this track Bm70 on April 27 over 1200m, 6 len behind New Joy with 64kg at $8.50. Solid credentials and cannot be dismissed lightly. |
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ACRES AWAY
MARK CURRIE 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG M S Power & Mrs A M M Power Useful gelding. Most recently 5th of 14 at Eagle Farm Cg&E Bm78 on May 3 over 1200m, 4 len behind Ser Joh with 57.5kg at $7. The run before that 4th of 13 at Eagle Farm Bm70 on April 19 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Floozie with 58.5kg at $13. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance. |
8 KELSEY LENTON |
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AKAKA FALLS
NICK KEAL 7YO BROWN GELDING 61.0KG A M Britt Useful gelding. At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track Bm70 on April 27 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind New Joy carrying 58kg at $6.50. Before that 3rd of 10 at this track Bm70 on April 12 over 1000m, neck behind Flank Speed with 61kg at $8.50. Leading prospect. |
1 KIRK MATHESON |
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BAUHINIA ROCK
LINDSAY HATCH 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Bill Reid Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: W F Reid), N Fairley, Bright and Shiny (Mgr: A W Palm), S Flint, C Ryan, B K Cameron, S B McPhee, J Keily, P A Tully, C White, B Harper, B A Hausfeld, T Symons, R J Prineas, M Cunningham, G C Zielke, B Marsonet, S Murfett, D Cass & D M Olsen Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd of 7 at this track Bm70 on May 3 over 870m, 2 len behind Surreal Ascot with 60kg at $5. Previously second-up won by a head at this track Cl5 December 7 over 1300m defeating Our Magnus carrying 52.5kg at $2.60. Further improvement in store. |
5 JAKE MOLLOY |
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EVOCATOR
DANNI SCHRECK 6YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Ms M Labahn & S A Meyland Second-up. First-up after three months second last of 11 at Tamworth Open on April 24 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Arctic Legend with 55kg at $41. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Doomben Cg&E Bm78 on October 5 over 1350m, 2.25 len behind Corfe Castle carrying 55kg at $6.50. No easier this time and is likely to struggle. |
4 NATHAN FAZACKERLEY |
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TIJUANA TWO STEP
DONALD BAKER 4YO BROWN MARE 59.0KG Mrs P Siebenhausen, B A Jorgensen, Mrs L M Jorgensen & Ms H Guarracino First-up. Finished off last campaign by 0.7 len Doomben Cl4 September 11 over 1350m defeating Too Hard To Refuse with 54.5kg at $3.50. Previously first up; fifth of 12 at Gatton Cl2 May 24 over 1100m, 4 len behind Smiling Zac with 56kg at $3.50. Can take this out fresh up. |
9 STACEY CALLOW |
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GLOBAL EMPIRE
BRENTON ANDREW 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG R T Hay First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 10 at Dalby Bm65 December 2 over 1100m, soft track; 11 len behind Adalie with 57.5kg at $9.50. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Esk Bm55 November 9 over 800m defeating Kentucky Rose with 62kg at $2. Rates well below most of these and looks to be making up the numbers in this field. |
2 MS B ANDREW |
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BOWRIDER
JAY BELLAMY 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG C J Smith, W D Maynard, L Northam, R E Bain, G P Whitaker, C J Bain, J J J Reimann, M Briggs, L Jolly, J C T Bellamy, Mrs D Marshall, B M Morcus, Mrs N Takai, J T Hipperson, Mrs T A Dyson, N Bower, P Thigray, Mrs A Tighe & B J Callaghan Useful gelding. At the latest run faded in the straight 5th of 7 at this track Bm65 on May 3 over 1300m, 6 len behind Celestial Harbour carrying 58.5kg at $7.50. The start before that 4th of 12 at Gold Coast Bm65 on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Shapin Power with 59.5kg at $26. Can do a lot better than that last run. |
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MEDALS
PAT WEBSTER 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG P W Webster Dual acceptor. Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation second of 7 at this track Bm65 March 1 over 870m, 2.5 len behind Who Shot Suzy with 61kg at $2.70. Previously first up; second of 9 at Dalby Bm65 January 17 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Russian Mint with 59.5kg at $2.20. Cannot be discounted. |
12 LESLIE TILLEY |
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START STRUTTING
KEVIN KEMP 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG P R Reedy, Mrs Y F Reedy, Mrs G C Reedy, Mrs C T Reedy, Miss A T Reedy, Miss E M Reedy, R E Krause, Mrs S L Krause, A R Wishart, Mrs S F Wishart, T W West & Mrs J H Kemp Resuming after a break of eight months. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at this track Bm75 September 14 over 2000m, 14 len behind Artful Girl carrying 57kg at $15. Previously first up; fourth of 7 at this track Bm70 February 24 2024 over 1200m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Mill Rossa with 56.5kg at $9. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
7 MONTANNA SAVVA |
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CORKSCREW
STEELE RYAN 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG K E Martens, Mrs K R Martens, A D Martens & P A Martens Racing second-up today. Last start ran last of 11 at Ipswich Bm70 on April 21 over 800m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Pride To Follow carrying 58.5kg at $91. At only start last preparation 5th of 8 at Eagle Farm Cl3-Sw on December 13 2023 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Caesaris carrying 60kg at $17. Out of his depth again. |
3 D R SMITH |
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SURREAL ASCOT
ALYSSA & TROY SWEENEY 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG S G McCarthy, K F McCarthy & S Lindsay Second-up. First-up after four months favourite; won by 2 len at this track Bm70 May 3 over 870m defeating Bauhinia Rock with 52kg at $2.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at this track Cl3-Sw on November 9 over 1100m, neck behind Heroic Chief with 53.5kg at $1.70. In the money when second up in the past and can add to that record today. |
6 OLIVIA KENDAL |
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RUSSIAN DIVA
PETER QUINLAN 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Ms K L Sealey, Ms M Beasley, Mrs D M Quinlan & Miss R Marwood Dual acceptor. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track Bm62 on May 3 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Bundella carrying 57.5kg at $15. Before that won by a neck at Goondiwindi Bm58 April 12 over 1000m in soft going defeating Toute Sweet carrying 59kg at $3.50. Looks tested in this field. |
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CRACKER ESSGEE
ROCHELLE PEREIRA 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs M J Goodair, S J Goodair & Ms R A Pereira Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at Warwick Bm65 March 2 over 1200m, 7 len behind Ma's Epic with 59kg at $4.40. Previously first up; ran last of 8 at Gatton Bm65 August 20 over 1100m, soft track; 9 len behind Mishani Gangster carrying 58kg at $8. Prefer others. |
2 NOZI TOMIZAWA |
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