Doomben   11 Jun 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

SKY RACING BENCHMARK 85 Handicap 1350m

Track: Good 4   Clear (Max: 19)   Rail: +9m Entire. (Pent: 5.92)  

Reasonable tempo with a few going forward, headed by Tuff Tu Mus. Vandyke-trained TUFF TU MUS (7) resumed and made it four victories on the trot, winning a CL3 at Eagle Farm. He's won a Deagon trial since, and Maloney rides for the first time, in a key jockey switch. Goes wet and dry and is ready to take the next step. HEMAN (13) impressed winning a CL1 here and resumed at the track when narrowly beaten in a CL5. Stays down in the weights, and Craig Williams stays aboard. Has the inside gate and stripping fitter rates to go close. OCTOBER (5) is a former HK galloper who resumed for the new barn with a nose defeat in an Eagle Farm CL4. He is improved and has been kept up to the mark with a trial here. Has Lang's small claim and is in the mix. SAILOR'S SECRET (9) brings a narrow defeat from Ipswich in Open grade. Raced favourite and ran a decent number. Not badly placed and keep onside. SUGGESTED PLAY: Staying with Tuff Tu Mus.
1 119x0 BETTCHA THE CROWN
DESLEIGH FORSTER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Dale Miller (Mgr: A D Miller)
Second run back. First-up after six months 11th of 16 at this track Bm85 on May 24 over 1350m, slow going 4.5 len behind The Inflictor with 61.5kg at $26. Previously second-up won by a nose at this track Bm85 October 26 over 1350m defeating I Am Artie carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. Second up record is sound but others rate better.
3
GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
Black, Red Lightning Bolt And Sleeves, Black Cap, Red Lightning Bolt
2 000x0 HYPE
AIDEN NUNN
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs S E Nunn & Mrs J Mackinnon
Second run back. First-up after five months 14th of 16 at this track Bm85 on May 24 over 1350m, on a slow track; 6 len behind The Inflictor carrying 61kg at $101. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Launceston in the LR Conquering Stak on December 11 over 1400m, 6 len behind The Inevitable carrying 59kg at $26. Happy to risk here on what he's shown lately.
2
COBI VITLER
Black, Sky Blue Stars, Black Sleeves, Sky Blue Chevrons, Black Cap, Sky Blue Stars
3 611x2 SIR ARTIE
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Triple Crown Syndications. (Mgr: S Manion), J Ivankovic, D King, Kiwi Hunter (Mgr: A Elbourne), D Constantin, Sordello 5 (Mgr: R Sordello), G Radloff, B Mcardle, Mrs H Cunynghame, Wishin & Hopin Racing, K Davey, S Fergusson, B Nelson, G Smith, R Edge, A Clark, J Hagger, Horseome & J Moffitt
Second-up. First-up after eight months made ground from midfield; 2nd of 16 at this track Bm85 on May 24 over 1350m, slow going 1.5 len behind The Inflictor with 59.5kg at $16. Previously second-up eased back early on 6th of 10 at Randwick Cg&E Bm78 on August 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Willaidow with 58kg at $51.
10
ETHAN BROWN
Red, White Triple Crown Syndications Logo
4 5x431 REJOICED
PAT WEBSTER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
L M Berger, D F Bourke, P W Webster, W R Webster, Mrs C J Wheatley, R J Wheatley & R J Irwin
At the latest run won by a neck at Ipswich Bm75 May 21 over 1200m in the wet defeating Demon Award carrying 61.5kg at $12. The start before that 3rd of 10 at Toowoomba Bm70 on April 27 over 1200m, 6 len behind New Joy carrying 64kg at $8.50. Wait until he shows more.
7
LESLIE TILLEY
Black And White Checks, Purple Sleeves And White Cap
5 120x1 OCTOBER
TONY & MADDYSEN SEARS
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
L H E Koh
Second-up. First-up after seven months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Eagle Farm Cl4 May 7 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Castillian with 58.5kg at $12. Previously second-up 8th of 13 at Kranji Turf on November 4 2023 over 1400m, 6 len behind Eruption with 56kg at $11. Strips fitter and is an each way hope.
6
EMILY LANG
Aqua, White Star
6 x850x KAIZAD
JACK BRUCE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), N Moller, Mrs E K Grant, P Cornish, Miss J E De Groot, Ms A E Perry, A J Perry, P Lobegeiger, S J Smyth, M Kelly, Hay & Hill (Mgr: Ms R R Hay), M Williams, A Sellers, Mrs L De Villecourt, P J Knoke & S B M Racing (Mgr: S Manousopoulos)
Resuming. Finished off last preparation tenth of 15 at Ballarat Bm78 December 7 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Place Of Gold with 60kg at $16. Previously first up; eighth of 10 at Geelong Dual Choice Plt October 23 over 1200m, 6 len behind Barber carrying 58kg at $11. Not likely to feature at this stage of the prep.
3
ANGELA JONES
Red, Blueblood Logo, Red Sleeves, Red Cap, White Star
7 111x1 TUFF TU MUS
DAVID VANDYKE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
J M Fordham
Second-up. Comes off a 46-day let-up. First-up after five months favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a head at Eagle Farm Cl3-Sw April 26 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Tuned carrying 60kg at $4.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at Eagle Farm Mdn-Sw on September 20 over 1300m, nose behind Jungle Law with 58.5kg at $3.80. Big chance to add to the picket fence. Hard to beat again.
5
RYAN MALONEY
Purple And Gold Quarters, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
8 1160x NORTHERN DECREE
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
E R J Kesler, Mrs J A Kesler-Wilson, Mrs J M Eagles, M Crabtree, M Beck, Mrs B Beck, G W Voller, M Thiess & Wilson Kesler Pty Ltd (Mgr: E R J Kesler)
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three months. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm80 March 15 over 1820m, 6 len behind Kipling's Journey with 59kg at $10. Previous preparation first-up won by long-neck Ipswich Cl5 February 5 over 1350m slow track defeating Can't Getwhatiwant carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. Passing.
13
Watermelon, Teal Stars, Chevrons Sleeves And Striped Cap
9 99842 SAILOR'S SECRET
KELLY SCHWEIDA
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
K M Schweida, Ms J A Makim, G R Makim, G W Bosse, M W P Hutchinson, Dr S P Brown, B J Collins, Mrs B Bosse, Ms B Bosse, Ms J Bosse & J Watson
Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 14 at Ipswich Hcp on May 10 over 1350m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Sha Of Gomer with 53kg at $4.20. Before that 4th of 11 at Gold Coast Poly Hcp on April 26 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Hollywood North carrying 55kg at $6.50. Keep onside.
8
DAMIEN THORNTON
Red, Black Maltese Cross And Cap
10 5x673 TONNEOFGRIT
STUART KENDRICK
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs T Kendrick, I J Corazzol, Dr J Cleeland, P Halfhyde, A & F Racing (Mgr: A J Fiteni), Wessel Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C J Wessel), M A McLean, O T P (Mgr: J S Galligan), Dee Jay Racing (Mgr: D Di Giacomo), Squeezers Q P C (Mgr: J A Mcintosh) & Kratzie Racing No. 93 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann)
Last start 3rd of 7 at Sunshine Coast Hcp on May 30 over 1300m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Winston Smurfhill carrying 52kg at $9. The race before that 7th of 14 at Ipswich Hcp on May 10 over 1350m, slow going 5.5 len behind Sha Of Gomer carrying 54kg at $12. Others are preferred.
10
Royal Blue, Yellow Checks, Green Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap
11 668x8 INDIFFERENCE
BRETT CAVANOUGH
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
H King
Second run back. First-up after eight months eased back early on 8th of 15 at Scone Countrycup on May 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Who Ever Thought with 63kg at $41. Previously second-up second last of 15 at Randwick Bm78 on June 8 2024 over 1400m, on a wet track; 12 len behind War Eternal carrying 58kg at $16. Not keen.
4
KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
Royal Blue, White Star And Stars Sleeves, Royal Blue And White Star Cap
12 46322 SCUD
PAUL SHAILER
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
P L Shailer, R P Chapman, Ms K Rouse, D F Bourke, B W Hooper, BHL (Mgr: T Bellette), P K Hearle, G C Cluff, D K Barber, G T Hayes, S A Blanch, C J Blanch, D J Blanch, A S Blanch, M Vallance, C J Blanch & E A Moir
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 13 at Gold Coast 3&4yo Cl4-Sw on May 23 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Cosmic Beauty with 58kg at $8. The run before that came from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Gold Coast in the LR Silk Stocking on May 10 over 1400m, on heavy track; head behind Floozie carrying 53kg at $26.
12
ROBBIE DOLAN
Green, Maroon Stars
13 041x2 HEMAN
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
QLD Rogues (Mgr: S K Brown), Mrs C L Munce, P J Otway, N T Boyle, L P Chew, L J Cusick, S R Algie, T P Mead, Ms T E Woolley & Miss S A Woolley
Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd in a small field at this track Cl5-Sw on May 28 over 1200m, neck behind Hermanita with 55.5kg at $4.20. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Sunshine Coast 3&4yo CG&E Cl4-Sw on January 4 over 1300m, slow going 4.5 len behind Redford carrying 55.5kg at $51. Looks hard to beat.
1
CRAIG WILLIAMS
Maroon, White Diablo With QLD Rogues, Diagonal Check Sleeves And Cap
14 43629 HOOKS
KERRY TAPLIN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
I M Taplin
Last start couldn't go on with it; 9th of 12 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on June 8 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Estrondo with 57kg at $15. Before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 10 at Sunshine Coast Cg&E Bm58 on May 25 over 1200m, slow going nose behind Dark Gleam carrying 60kg at $14. Looking elsewhere.
4
MS N BERIMAN
Red, Red And White Striped Sleeves, Gold Armbands, Red And White Quartered Cap