Gold Coast   23 May 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

TAB FASTER VISION BENCHMARK 78 Handicap - WEIGHTS RAISED 0.5KG 1000m

Track: Soft 6   Clear (Max: 24)   Rail: +2m Entire. (Pent: 4.91)  

Strong pace from Dont Call Me Honey, She's A Rogue and Chakra Boy. ACTION KING (2) loves this sprint journey with three wins and three placings from just six attempts and will strip fitter third-up from the spell. Has his share of ability and looks very hard to toss in this suitable contest. ENTERPRISE LUCIA (7) has placed around this circuit, draws the inside marble and gets 2kg off with the claim. Ticks plenty of boxes. ARISPHERE (8) gets the reliable Gollan/Jones combination and shouldn't be ignored. CHAKRA BOY (1) grows a leg for hoop Stanley who has four wins and five placings from just 11 steers. Include in calculations. SUGGESTED PLAY: Action King to get back into the winners' enclosure.
1 12x91 CHAKRA BOY
SHARRYN LIVINGSTONE
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
S L Dowling & L N Dowling
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 9th of 11 at Ipswich Bm70 on April 21 over 800m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Pride To Follow carrying 58kg at $7. Second run from a spell won by 1.3 len at Eagle Farm Bm68 May 7 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Action King with 61.5kg at $19. One of the chances.
2
JUSTIN P STANLEY
Red And Orange Diagonal Stripes, Red Cap
2 12x62 ACTION KING
KELLY SCHWEIDA
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
A Van Arkel, B W Taylor, Ms S B McKessar, S Uphill, M A Trusler, J Walsh, J Scoles, M Patel, M Guy, J A Gregory, C L Lawson, J C Sampson, W Shafron, J L Koren, D M Pearce, Elvin Bloodstock (Mgr: V Elvin), J A Serrano Diaz, P G Matley, A F Van Arkel & The Whips (Mgr: J Lloyd)
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 6th of 11 at Eagle Farm Cl3-Sw on April 26 over 1200m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Tuff Tu Mus carrying 58kg at $8. Second run from a spell 2nd of 11 at Eagle Farm Bm68 on May 7 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Chakra Boy with 62kg at $2.70. The testing material.
4
JAG GUTHMANN-CHESTER
Green, Yellow Stars, Blue Sleeves, White Armbands, Blue And Yellow Quartered Cap
3 300x4 RUSSIAN SUB
HARRY RICHARDSON
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
F J Manwaring & Mrs J G Manwaring
Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 11 at Eagle Farm Bm68 on May 7 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Chakra Boy carrying 61kg at $11. Previously second-up second last of 11 at Eagle Farm Cl3-Sw on December 21 over 1200m, 7 len behind Addriel carrying 60kg at $26. Has ability but looks tested in this line-up.
3
EMILY LANG
Yellow, Red Sash And Sleeves, Yellow Armbands
4 29x06 SIMBU
TONY GOLLAN
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs Z A Daly, Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs L Huddy), Eureka Stud (Mgr: S C Mcalpine), T R Maddern, E J Sperling, D C Crane, Mrs S B Hannon, S A Morris, N J Swallow, Mrs W B Sutton, H G Cope & Mrs M G Cope
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran last of 10 at this track Bm78 on March 15 over 1000m, 8 len behind Flag Hall carrying 58kg at $5.50. Second run from a spell 6th of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on April 19 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Economics carrying 58kg at $18. Strips fitter and is good enough to test this field.
9
CRAIG WILLIAMS
Maroon, Gold Diagonal Stripes, White Sleeves, Gold Cap
5 1158x TALTARNI FIELDS
KELLY SCHWEIDA
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
A J Meads, J D McDonald, B V Woolford, Z N Wilson, K M Schweida, Mrs A J Jankovic, Mrs C M Mayne, S P Flanigan, A J Havig, J D H Maclean, M J Halle, M J Webb, G W Bosse, R J O'keefe & A K Voller
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign eighth of 16 at Sunshine Coast Cl6-Sw January 4 over 1200m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Shalailed carrying 55.5kg at $5. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 1.2 len Doomben Bm68 October 26 over 1110m defeating Acres Away carrying 58kg at $4.50. Expected to feature while fresh.
10
CEJAY GRAHAM
Red, Black Maltese Cross And Cap
6 2945x TIKKA READY
SCOTT MORRISEY
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
J P Morrisey, B J Bodkin, G M Bodkin, C S Flynn, H J Flynn, O N Flynn, P D Jones, B J Radcliffe, Mrs E Radcliffe & Thefifthhole Racing (Mgr: D J Dwyer)
Resuming after a break of 13 months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at Doomben Bm70 April 17 2024 over 1200m, 5 len behind Typhoon Taavi with 58kg at $26. When resuming last campaign sixth of 8 at Gold Coast Poly Bm60 October 7 2023 over 1050m, 11 len behind Dashing Gee Gee with 58kg at $26. Might be better off following this run.
6
JADE HAMPSON
Cerise, Gold Sash And Cap
7 6x143 ENTERPRISE LUCIA
STUART KENDRICK
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Dr B F Purtle
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at this track Bm85 on May 10 over 1200m, on heavy track; long-neck behind Beaux Rumble carrying 53kg at $21. The race before that 4th of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm85 on April 26 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Hurts So Good with 53.5kg at $14. Expected to be very competitive.
1
CODY COLLIS
Royal Blue, White Stripe, Sleeves And Cap
8 19x47 ARISPHERE
TONY GOLLAN
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
J P Lavelle, Mrs D Lavelle, Mrs K McGlinn, R McGlinn, Pontinz (Mgr: G J Pontin), Mrs J Redman, G Redman, Mrs A Geitz, D Geitz, P T G McCosker, Mrs W G Derrick, J B Derrick, D M Condon, P Connolly, Golden Oldies (Mgr: R G P Lyne), D Carson, D R Hemming, F Deshon & M A Wilson
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at this track Bm78 on March 15 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Flag Hall carrying 56kg at $13. Second-up raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on April 19 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Economics carrying 56kg at $5.50. Likely improver who should run well.
9
ANGELA JONES
Maroon, White Crossed Wine Glasses, Stars Sleeves, Crossed Wine Glasses Cap
9 2416x SHE'S A ROGUE
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
5YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby), M Candy, Mrs K Downs, I Giles, Mrs N Mcintosh, Mrs S Rose, R Siddle, D Constantin, P Wood, Haynham Racing (Mgr: P J Newnham), Darby Racing Quelle Liaison (Mgr: S G Darby), Mrs S Stafford-Gaffney, T A Morgan, I G Mathieson, B Bradley, Mrs K L Chudziak & Mrs J Mcintosh
Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at this track Bm68 January 24 over 1000m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Action King carrying 59.5kg at $6. Previously first up; ninth of 12 at Sunshine Coast Bm70 August 10 over 1000m, soft track; 8 len behind Avone carrying 54kg at $15. Will take great benefit from this run.
5
RACHEL KING
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
10 9363x DONT CALL ME HONEY
PAUL SHAILER
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Whitby)
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first-up. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at this track Bm68 January 24 over 1000m, soft track; 3 len behind Action King carrying 58.5kg at $15. When resuming last campaign fourth of 12 at Randwick Highway-C3 August 10 over 1000m, soft track; 1.3 len behind Sir Freddie carrying 55kg at $6. Expecting a strong run while fresh.
8
DAMIEN THORNTON
Emerald Green, Red And White Checked Epaulettes, Checked Stripes On Cap
11 21x0x REMLAPS ANGEL
DAVID VANDYKE
5YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
Mystery Downs (Mgr: F W Cook), Mrs C M Cook, P M Hodgens, W A Palmer, T N Lawler, Mrs W M Palmer, B R Palmer, N G Palmer, Dr C G Lawler & ARAMCO Racing (Mgr: S R Chua)
Resuming. Only had one start last campaign 10th of 12 at this track Military Rosefm on March 15 over 1100m, 3 len behind Liquor with 52kg at $26. First up last campaign 3rd of 7 at Gold Coast Poly Cl1-Sw on July 27 over 1050m, 3 len behind Veloce Meteor with 57.5kg at $4. One of the chances.
7
ROBBIE DOLAN
Maroon, White Crossed Sashes, Yellow Armbands And Cap