Ipswich   06 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

RAY WHITE IPSWICH BENCHMARK 62 Handicap 2210m

Track: Soft 6   Clear (Max: 22)   Rail: +10m Entire. (Pent: 5.90)  

Looking for The Khan, He's Finesse and Smelter to press forward and set a solid tempo. THE IRISH (1) loves it here at the Ipswich circuit winning two from two including one over this staying trip. Will be at peak fitness now fourth-up from the spell and has to be respected from the Freedman camp. Should be right there at the business end. WITTELSBACH (11) placed over this course and distance last time out and Melbourne Cup-winning rider Dolan sticks. Include in exotics. HENLEY ROOM (7) got the maiden out of the way at the latest effort and will take some confidence from that victory. Cannot be discounted. SMELTER (4) is another to break the maiden status of late and can go right on with the job now. SUGGESTED PLAY: The Irish to return to the winners' stall.
1 5x436 THE IRISH
LEE FREEDMAN
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
S Jurkiewicz, Mrs J Jurkiewicz & M S Keeley
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Gold Coast Bm78 on May 23 over 2213m, slow going 5 len behind Akrotiri carrying 54kg at $12. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Eagle Farm Bm68 on May 7 over 2169m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Ichiban with 58.5kg at $21. Unbeaten here so he can bounce back.
7
KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
Light Blue, Brown Cap, Light Blue Spots
2 50713 SAVANNAH GANGSTER
STUART KENDRICK
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
A R Matsen, D P Craperi, P Sutcliffe, M J Pearce, B Lane, J D Craperi & S Houlihan
At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Gold Coast 3yo Bm65 on May 23 over 1800m, slow going 2.5 len behind Think Like Paddy with 58kg at $11. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm60 May 11 over 2000m defeating Singer Sargent with 60kg at $4.40. Shapes up nicely.
5
JAKE BAYLISS
Blue And Yellow Checks, Green Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap
3 00x20 ZAYNUDIN
DAIKI CHUJO
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
T F Yeung
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 8 at this track Bm62 on May 5 over 1710m, head behind Better Yet with 57kg at $31. Second run from a spell 10th of 12 at Inverell Bm66 on May 23 over 1800m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Everlasting Kiss carrying 60kg at $21. Has the job ahead this time.
4
COBI VITLER
Pale Green, Orange Star, Yellow Sleeves, Orange Spots, Orange Cap, Purple Stars
4 x9721 SMELTER
NICOLE LUKE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
A A Morgante
Racing well. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 3 len at Beaudesert Cl1-Mdn Sw May 26 over 2450m on a rain affected track defeating Mad Ana with 57kg at $5. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Gold Coast Poly Mdn-Sw on May 17 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Throttle Response carrying 58.5kg at $14. Will figure in the finish.
5
ANTHONY ALLEN
Yellow, Red And Royal Blue Bull Shield, Red Diamonds Cap
5 52302 GOT YOURSELF A GUN
PHIL BOBIC
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Revelstone Stud (Mgr: Mrs R A Garrett), Mrs A L Harry & J W Harry
Most recently 2nd of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 on May 17 over 2000m, nose behind Papal Miss with 59.5kg at $4.40. Before that 11th of 14 at this track Bm58 on May 10 over 2150m, slow going 9 len behind Around The Buoy carrying 57kg at $12. One of the major hopes.
13
M HELLYER
Yellow, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes And Cap
6 02135 HE'S FINESSE
TONY & MADDYSEN SEARS
3YO  BR/BL  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms M L Sears, A C Black, Ms L F Liew, R J Stanley, P R Burnitt, J R Bell, T L Dieckmann, A F Carr, K W Chia & Mrs A L Dieckmann
At the latest run settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Toowoomba Bm58 on May 24 over 2000m, slow going 6 len behind By By Bean carrying 60kg at $8.50. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 14 at this track Bm58 on May 10 over 2150m, slow going 2.25 len behind Around The Buoy with 60kg at $31. Worth following up.
3
A MALLYON
Navy Blue, Red And White Outlined Star, Red Outlined Star Sleeves And Cap
7 34881 HENLEY ROOM
CHRIS ANDERSON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
B C Walker, M A Sleba, M A Tobin, D J Cleary, M T O'Connell, R H Morrison, M P Pearson, R A N Miller, J Collier, M B Rudolph & S Black Syndicates: Anderson Racing (Mgr: C M Anderson) Think Big Stud (Mgr: D G Ramage) & Westcode Pty Ltd (Mgr: D G Ramage)
Last start favourite; won by 0.5 len at Toowoomba Mdn-Sw May 24 over 2000m on a soft track defeating Maravich with 58kg at $3. Before that eased back early on 8th of 12 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 14 over 1680m, slow going 13 len behind Think Like Paddy with 58kg at $14. Stick with him.
11
JUSTIN HUXTABLE
Black And White Checks, Yellow Sleeves
8 11440 BILPA MOREA
WILLIAM KROPP
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Ms K S Kropp, W K Kropp & M A Kropp
Last start 10th of 12 at Gatton 0 - 62 on May 23 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Thebarberofseville with 58kg at $13. Before that 4th of 11 at Toowoomba Bm62 on May 17 over 1890m, on a wet track; 2.25 len behind Malecon carrying 58.5kg at $7.50. Hard to ignore the recent efforts so looking elsewhere.
9
MADELEINE WISHART
Blue, White Vee And Sleeves, Blue Armbands, White Cap
9 x4212 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
Most recently 2nd of 10 at Toowoomba Bm58 on May 24 over 2000m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind By By Bean with 59.5kg at $6.50. The race before that won by a head at Rockhampton Bm58 May 13 over 1600m in soft going defeating Milagro with 54.5kg at $2.60. Big chance.
10
COLLEEN KRAHNEN
Blue, White Vee And Sleeves, Blue Armbands, White Cap
10 44212 MAD ANA
MICHAEL MORRISON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
M A K Morrison, C Mirgis, B L Hannon, M Sommer, P W Traill, Beddalife 2 (Mgr: P Beddoe), P A Curran, Snr K M Kelly, Mrs H M Kendler, G T Stephenson, K G Caldow, B J Leonard, S Antczak, Mrs C White, G S Curtiss & J Lolesi
Most recently 2nd of 11 at Beaudesert Cl1-Mdn Sw on May 26 over 2450m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Smelter with 57.5kg at $4.40. The run before that favourite; won by 1.75 len at this track Mdn-Sw May 5 over 2210m defeating State Of Affairs carrying 56kg at $5.50. Rates highly and is expected to be in the finish.
17
BRANDON LERENA
Navy Blue, Gold Sash, Crimson Striped Sleeves, Crimson And Navy Blue Hooped Cap, Gold Pom Pom
11 56163 WITTELSBACH
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
3YO  GR/BR  FILLY 55.0KG
S Hedge, D Sinn, Riverview Racing, M Lowe, G Cunningham, M Symons, R Chapman, Lackaday Racing, D Barham, Pony Racing, M Raponi, G Fish, Dibb Racing, S M D Racing (Mgr: S Davidson), M Donegan, Peake Racing (Mgr: P Edwards), Hon. G Williamson, K Osborn, ANR Silver Tiara & J Papazisis
Most recently came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track 3yo Hcp on May 21 over 2180m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Existential Bob carrying 52kg at $26. The start before that eased back early on 6th of 8 at Wyong Bm64 on May 8 over 2100m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Existential Bob carrying 55kg at $10. Leading contender.
2
ROBBIE DOLAN
Crimson, Silver Epaulettes And Cuffs
12 87216 THE KHAN
MARCUS WILSON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
M J Wilson, G Blackstock, A W Cameron, D W Geany, C Hy, G C Lovell, J Maccioni, S M Mahoney, S Maitland, K J Mccormick, A P Miller, G Millidonis, M Sanderson & K D Whitford
At the latest run 6th of 10 at Casino Bm58 on May 30 over 1900m, in the wet; 6 len behind Gripping carrying 58kg at $7. The race before that won by a head at Casino Bm50 May 3 over 1900m in heavy going defeating Born To Be Alive carrying 60kg at $3. In the mix on best form.
8
DAMIEN THORNTON
Black, White And Lime Green Diagonal Stripes, Quartered Cap
13 89087 SECURITY ADVISOR
LANE SHARROCK
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
J M Roberts, Clarkie's (Mgr: S A Welch), Highett Members Racing (Mgr: B Bowker), Hype Flight Syndicate (Mgr: A Uwland), J G Crook, H Howard, K Howard, Miss L A Sharrock, N Zappone, J Henry, S Stewart & L Fletcher
Most recently 7th of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 on May 17 over 2000m, 4 len behind Papal Miss with 59kg at $21. The race before that 8th of 13 at Warwick Bm58 on May 2 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Canadian Express carrying 59.5kg at $17. Prepared to risk.
1
DYLAN TURNER
White, Celtic Green Chevrons, Chevrons Sleeves, Celtic Green Cap
14 42825 KENSHIN MARU
LOUISE WHITE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Ms L A White, D J Kelso, M B Heath, P M West, D M Westaway, P J Bracher, N R Gibson, Ms B Kruck, K J Mcleod, Ms S L Williams, J D Wilson, G F Martin, Miss L A Campbell & M McCullough
At the latest run 5th of 11 at Beaudesert Cl1-Mdn Sw on May 26 over 2450m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Smelter with 58kg at $5.50. The start before that 2nd of 14 at this track Bm58 on May 10 over 2150m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Around The Buoy carrying 59kg at $10. Can atone.
6
CEJAY GRAHAM
Light Blue, Grey Diamond Checks, Diamond Armbands
15 67086 TRAPEZE TORQUE
TOBY EDMONDS & STEPHEN MCLEAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
A J Edmonds, D M Firth, L Cheng, T R Tate, The Coffee Club (Mgr: P J Sullivan), I B Garbutt, S R Garbutt, Ms S Nicholls, B J Thomas, P N Smith, N H Stedman, P G Jones & J Dixon
Most recently 6th of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 on May 17 over 2000m, 4 len behind Papal Miss carrying 59kg at $16. The race before that got back early 8th of 14 at Sunshine Coast Cl1 on May 3 over 1800m, slow going 6 len behind Whisky Train with 54.5kg at $31. Looking to others.
2
Black, Red And Yellow Checks
16 64183 FORCE ME
GARRY HUTCHESSON
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Hogan Bloodstock (Mgr: P D Hogan)
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Casino Bm50 on May 3 over 1900m, on a wet track; 2.75 len behind The Khan with 55.5kg at $14. Before that 8th of 10 at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 on April 19 over 2000m, 12 len behind Kareem carrying 52kg at $15. Should be thereabouts.
6
Pink, Black And Gold Checked Sash And Cap
17 90620 TERMITE
GRANT FORGE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
G J Forge
At the latest run second last of 11 at Beaudesert Cl3 on May 26 over 1650m, slow going 5.5 len behind Canadian Express carrying 52.5kg at $101. The race before that took up a position near the tail 2nd of 10 at Gatton Bm65 on April 29 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Burleigh Magic with 52.5kg at $101. Not likely to buck the trend this time.
3
Yellow, Red Maltese Cross, Striped Sleeves And Red Cap
18 76504 WINSTON BLUE
NEIL HOCKING
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Mr S Rane
Most recently 4th of 7 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm60 on May 11 over 2000m, 7 len behind Savannah Gangster with 55kg at $26. The race before that 10th of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Bm65 on April 26 over 2000m, 9 len behind Watermelon with 54kg at $81. Prefer others.
1
Light Blue, Gold Stars, Dark Blue Sleeves
19 84700 SPANISH FIGHTER
STEPHANIE SIXTUS
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
P D Gray & Mrs P M Gray
Last start second last of 11 at Beaudesert Cl1-Mdn Sw on May 26 over 2450m, on a slow track; 19 len behind Smelter with 58kg at $101. The run before that ran last of 11 at Toowoomba Cl2 on May 3 over 1890m, 14 len behind By By Bean with 51kg at $91. Looks out of his depth today.
15
Dark Blue, Pink Diamond, Diamonds On Sleeves, Diamond Cap