Doomben   18 Jun 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

SKY RACING BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1350m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 19)   Rail: +11m Entire. (Pent: 5.90)  

Expecting Lumens Lenny to take up the lead at a genuine tempo. Looks a competitive contest. LUMENS LENNY (6) is a consistent conveyance who has hit the top-five in all seven runs this preparation and is yet to put in a poor one. Will be rock-hard fit for this and is sure to run his usual honest race. AFFINITY FLYER (10) has a handy record over this distance range with two wins and two placings from six attempts. Sure to be right there at the business end. Former Victorian BOONDOCKS (4) has been okay in both runs since joining the new barn and will be ready to peak now third-up from the break. Among the leading hopes. Former Kiwi ITZA CHARMDEEL (1) will be much better for that first-up effort and gets some weight relief with the 1.5kg claim. Capable of sharp improvement. HEADHUNTER (12) best of the rest. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed Trifecta 6,10,4,1.
1 238x6 ITZA CHARMDEEL
MATTHEW DUNN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Mrs S S Craig, M J Craig, B G Clifford, Mrs J A Clifford, P J Heavey, Mrs K B Heavey, D G Glenn, Mrs P J Glenn, M Hartley, M J Morison, D O Miller, Ms S J Lawrence, D C Morison & Mrs J E Morison
Second-up. First-up after nine months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 14 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on May 31 over 1400m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Harbourmaster with 58.5kg at $31. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Arawa Park 3yo SWP on May 11 2024 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Geriatrix with 58kg at $6.90. Expect a far better result this time.
11
EMILY LANG
Teal, White Horse Head Symbol, Striped Cap
2 x0884 TARA JASMINE
PHILIP MINTER
7YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
Mrs Y M Cahill, Miss F E Cahill & W M O'Donnell
Most recently 4th of 12 at Ipswich Bm75 on May 21 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Rejoiced carrying 58.5kg at $31. Before that got back early 8th of 14 at Ipswich Hcp on May 10 over 1350m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Sha Of Gomer carrying 54kg at $21. Will need to do a bit more.
9
COREY SUTHERLAND
Black, White Sleeves, Pale Blue Cap
3 3x964 STARRY EYES
CHRIS ANDERSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
B J Spicer, R H Morrison, Mares Of Ascot (Mgr: Miss K King), J T D Barlow, T M Forrester, S J Heavey, Mrs K L Sparkes, M C Sparkes, D D Yates, R Corless, Eminence Front (Mgr: P Royes), B A Royes, A M Dowie, D J Wright, M G Royes, Mrs L M Richardson, Red V Racing & Lions Share (Mgr: A E Grantham)
Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 14 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on May 31 over 1400m, in the wet; 0.8 len behind Harbourmaster with 56kg at $17. The start before that 6th of 13 at this track Bm78 on May 17 over 1350m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Super Duck with 56.5kg at $41. Maybe a place.
2
BAILEY WHEELER
Yellow, Royal Blue Knight, Royal Blue And Yellow Stripe Sleeves, Yellow And Royal Blue Star Cap
4 69x86 BOONDOCKS
DAVID VANDYKE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Makybe Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: T M Santic) & A M Ciconte
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 8th of 13 at Ipswich Cl4 on May 14 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Aldolfito carrying 56.5kg at $17. Last start 6th of 16 at this track Bm68 on May 28 over 1350m, 1.75 len behind Restonica carrying 59.5kg at $8.50. Strips fitter and is good enough to test this field.
5
JAG GUTHMANN-CHESTER
Royal Blue, White Stars, Red And White Checks And Checked Cap
5 11120 FAT FINGERS
ALLAN CHAU
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
H L Chau, Miss Y Yang, W K Tang & T Caballero
Most recently 11th of 14 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on May 31 over 1400m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Harbourmaster with 54.5kg at $31. Before that 2nd of 9 at Gold Coast Bm85 on May 10 over 1200m, in the wet; nose behind Beaux Rumble carrying 52kg at $26. Rates highly on best figures and is among the chances.
7
CODY COLLIS
Deep Red, Cream Epaulettes And Cap
6 51422 LUMENS LENNY
SCOTT MORRISEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
C S Flynn, H J Flynn, O N Flynn, G M Bodkin, B J Bodkin, D T Bodkin, I T Gitsham, K P McNamara, Mrs K E Messner, M A Messner, J Swain, Mrs J Swain & Thefifthhole Racing (Mgr: D J Dwyer)
At the latest run 2nd of 10 at Ipswich Bm65 on June 6 over 1350m, slow going 0.5 len behind Sir Carter with 59.5kg at $4.60. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Ipswich Bm68 on May 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind I Am A Marvel with 57.5kg at $5.50. Will take plenty of beating.
3
GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
Cerise, Gold Sash And Cap
7 64455 MAGIC IN ME
GARRY SCHWENKE
7YO  BR/BL  GELDING 57.0KG
G R Schwenke, Mrs J L Schwenke, D R Amedee, Mrs S M Amedee, J A Barr, Mrs D P Barr, R M Cavanagh, Mrs A Cavanagh, D W Reid & Miss P Geddes
At the latest run 5th of 11 at Gayndah Hcp on June 7 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Villaden with 55kg at $12. The race before that 5th of 8 at Chinchilla Hcp on May 24 over 1200m, 3 len behind Villaden carrying 55kg at $8. Prefer to see him back in form.
8
JUSTIN P STANLEY
Red, Yellow Diamonds, Armbands And Cap
8 x8012 CRACKER ESSGEE
ROCHELLE PEREIRA
7YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs M J Goodair, S J Goodair & Ms R A Pereira
At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Toowoomba Bm62 on June 7 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Katdeel with 58.5kg at $5.50. The start before that won by 2.75 len at Toowoomba Bm58 May 31 over 1300m in soft going defeating Tsukino carrying 58.5kg at $11. This harder and looking to others.
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ANTHONY ALLEN
Navy Blue, Red Crossed Sashes, Striped Cap
9 456x0 LOVEWILLCOMELATER
BARRY LOCKWOOD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Dr B J Hudson, A C Tory & R G Freer
Second run back. First-up after eight months 11th of 15 at this track Cl1 on May 28 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Aitutaki carrying 59kg at $16. Previously second-up 5th of 14 at Eagle Farm Cl1 on September 20 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Wasted Youth with 60kg at $4.50. Not the worst.
4
ROBBIE DOLAN
White, Green Mice, Hooped Sleeves And Cap
10 75213 AFFINITY FLYER
STEPHEN KIRKWOOD
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs A Ikin
Last start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 16 at this track Bm68 on May 28 over 1350m, long-neck behind Restonica carrying 57kg at $13. Before that won by 1.2 len at Rockhampton Bm65 May 13 over 1400m in soft going defeating Husson's Revenge with 56.5kg at $6.50. Winning chance.
6
JUSTIN HUXTABLE
Purple, Emerald Green Stripe, Stars Sleeves And Seams Cap
11 05423 TREASURER
MARK RENEHAN
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs S A Renehan, L Hill & J B Renehan
Last start 3rd of 9 at Toowoomba Bm62 on June 7 over 1300m, slow going 3.5 len behind Katdeel with 60kg at $5.50. The run before that 2nd of 10 at Rockhampton Cl3 on May 22 over 1300m, slow going 1.1 len behind Prince Of Sooview with 59.5kg at $4.20. Might earn some minor money.
10
A MALLYON
Red, Purple And White Diamonds Sleeves
12 21x0 HEADHUNTER
MATTHEW HOYSTED
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
H G Blight
Second run back. First-up after four months eased back early on 10th of 15 at this track Cl1 on May 28 over 1200m, 3 len behind Aitutaki with 58kg at $13. Previously second-up won by a neck at this track Mdn-Sw January 22 over 1350m defeating Possibilities carrying 57kg at $1.65. Strips fitter and expected to feature.
8
DAMIEN THORNTON
Cerise, Yellow Star And Hooped Sleeves, Yellow Cap