LONGREACH   16 Jun 2025
 
GOING: G

GBA CONSULTING ENGINEERS BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 1600m

Track: GOOD     Rail: True.  

With good speed engaged, a strong tempo is anticipated. BELLO BELLO (6) is racing in great heart with a win and four seconds from her past five outings and looks very well placed in this contest. Goes well for hoop Missen and should be right there at the business end. I SHOT THE SHERIFF (7) was a touch flat last time out but go on the solid win over this track and trip two back. Gets 3kg weight relief with the claim and draws the inside marble. Can return to winning ways. SPILL THE DIAMONDS (9) is a very honest commodity who doesn't know how to run a bad race. A must for the multiples. SUMMER SIZZLING (5) has a solid record around this circuit and winning rider Day reunites. Worth plenty of thought. BADGE (3) is a last-start winner who shouldn't be underestimated. SUGGESTED PLAY: Bello Bello to give a big sight.
1 75450 SPERANZOSO
BRETT CAVANOUGH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 65.0KG
Mrs L E Cavanough, Miss G Cavanough & Miss J Cavanough
Last start ran last of 11 at Tambo Hcp on May 31 over 1400m, 14 len behind Goldeeluck with 56kg at $7. The race before that second last in a small field at this track Hcp on May 24 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Scarzel with 56kg at $3.40. Racing well below best and impossible to recommend.
6
BROOKE JOHNSON
Black, Pink Horseshoes, Quartered Cap
2 58877 SHARP DAZZLER
CLINTON AUSTIN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 64.0KG
Mrs S E Wee
At the latest run 7th of 12 at Tambo Bm58 on May 31 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Final Mission with 64kg at $3.20. The start before that eased back early on 7th of 12 at Barcaldine Cl3-Sw on May 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Hearsay carrying 59kg at $4.80. Will take a lot from that last run.
12
JULIE BUSUTTIN
Bottle Green, Gold Star, Lime Green Sleeves, Bottle Green Cap With Gold Star
3 x7251 BADGE
MARK OATES
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs P G Carolan
Most recently won by 0.6 len at Barcaldine Bm55 June 7 over 1300m on a rain affected track defeating Bello Bello carrying 62kg at $5. The start before that 5th of 10 at Tambo Bm60 on May 31 over 1200m, 6 len behind Harbour Gold with 60kg at $7. Can play a big role again.
3
PAUL HAMBLIN
Red, Black Crossed Sashes, White Sleeves, Black Armbands, Red And Black Quartered Cap
4 73682 GREGARIOUS
BRENDAN RICHARDSON
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
BJ Richardson, Mrs L A Richardson ,Mrs R Weston,P J Rolfe & D L Richardson.
Last start 2nd of 12 at Tambo Bm58 on May 31 over 1800m, nose behind Final Mission carrying 62kg at $5. The run before that 8th of 12 at Barcaldine Bm55 on May 20 over 1300m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Spill The Diamonds with 64kg at $8.50. Draw no help to chances.
10
EMMA BELL
Sky Blue, Cerise Maltese Cross And Cap
5 61618 SUMMER SIZZLING
MARK OATES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
C N Hermann
Most recently second last of 9 at Cloncurry Bm60 on May 31 over 1400m, 10 len behind Project Xero carrying 61kg at $3.30. The race before that won by 1.0 len at Hughenden Bm55 May 17 over 1400m defeating Yellowstone Beth carrying 62kg at $3.30. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.
11
N DAY
Red, Gold Sleeves
6 22122 BELLO BELLO
TONI SCHOFIELD
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Mrs T J Schofield, D J Hall, I B Mitchell, Miss B Hertel, G W O'brien, W L Seeds, J D Wallace, Mrs M A Hall & N J Schofield
Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 at Barcaldine Bm55 on June 7 over 1300m, slow going 0.6 len behind Badge with 63kg at $2. The run before that 2nd in a small field at this track Cl3 on May 24 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Parues carrying 60.5kg at $2.80. Winning chance back on the dirt.
4
J MISSEN
Cerise, Royal Blue Diamonds And Sleeves, Cerise Diamond Armbands And Diamonds Cap
7 x0410 I SHOT THE SHERIFF
BRETT CAVANOUGH
8YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs L E Cavanough & C McCarthy
Most recently second last of 12 at Tambo Bm58 on May 31 over 1800m, 7 len behind Final Mission carrying 58kg at $2. The race before that favourite; won by 0.6 len at this track Bm55 May 24 over 1600m defeating Harch Road carrying 58kg at $5. Goes well here and is sure to prove hard to beat.
1
NICK PALMER
Black, Pink Horseshoes, Quartered Cap
8 87463 FLOP TURN RIVER
GEOFFREY RAFTER
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
G M & S A Rafter
At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Barcaldine Bm55 on June 7 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Badge with 59kg at $13. The race before that ran last in a small field at this track Bm55 on May 24 over 1600m, 4 len behind I Shot The Sheriff with 62.5kg at $7. Others rate better in this contest.
2
MADDIE MANKELOW
Cerise, Black Horseshoe, White Sleeves
9 33315 SPILL THE DIAMONDS
PATRICK O'TOOLE
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
Mrs L A Munro
At the latest run 5th of 9 at Barcaldine Bm55 on June 7 over 1300m, slow going 5 len behind Badge carrying 62kg at $3.80. The run before that came from midfield and won by 2 len at Barcaldine Bm55 May 20 over 1300m on a soft track defeating Badge carrying 60.5kg at $4.80. Finds a nice race this time and is right in contention.
8
GABRIELLE SEMMENS
Black, White Diamonds, Cerise Armbands And Cap
10 23227 HARCH ROAD
TONI SCHOFIELD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
B G Gray, Mrs B Gray, D G Gray, Mrs J C Gray, M J Ahern, J C Ahern & P Ahern
At the latest run 7th of 9 at Barcaldine Bm55 on June 7 over 1300m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Badge carrying 62kg at $4.20. The race before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd in a small field at this track Bm55 on May 24 over 1600m, 0.6 len behind I Shot The Sheriff with 62kg at $1.90. Needs to do more.
5
TESSA TOWNSEND
Cerise, Royal Blue Diamonds And Sleeves, Cerise Diamond Armbands And Diamonds Cap
11 44530 DIVINE COURAGE
D REWALD
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
D W Rewald & G V W Rewald
At the latest run 10th of 12 at Tambo Bm58 on May 31 over 1800m, 6 len behind Final Mission carrying 60kg at $4.40. The run before that 3rd in a small field at this track Bm55 on May 24 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind I Shot The Sheriff with 61.5kg at $11. Can play a role in the outcome.
7
AMIE MEISSNER
Red, White Stripes, Red Sleeves And Cap
12 22212 SHOALWATER BAY
BEVAN JOHNSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
C R Clifford, Mrs M D Johnson, R J Reed, L K Roberts, N F Hart, R P W Turnbull & D M Bruce
At the latest run 2nd of 7 at Mt Isa 0 - 55 on June 7 over 1450m, 6 len behind Super Story carrying 61.5kg at $3. The race before that won by 0.8 len at Quilpie Bm60 May 10 over 1350m defeating Voldemort carrying 58kg at $3. Not to be underestimated.
9
R FAEHR
White, Green And Red Diamonds