Toowoomba   23 Jun 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

PRYDE'S EASIFEED Fillies & Mares BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1200m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 18)   Rail: +3m Entire.  

Little Spark has the pace to lead in what is likely to be a moderate tempo. FREEMAN (7) was a touch flat at the latest effort but the three runs prior to start the campaign were full of merit. Has been given a bit of a freshen up since that last-start failure and can improve enough to play a major role in the finish. KELANOA (6) is a consistent commodity who has hit the top-five in 12 of her past 13 starts and rarely runs a bad race. Gets Melbourne Cup winning hoop Dolan in the saddle and should be going very close again. LITTLE SPARK (10) is one from one over this course and distance and gets in very light with the claim. Top-three credentials on best form. MISHANI SUSPECT (8) has gotten better with each run this time in and will be ready to peak now fourth-up from the break. In the mix. RUBYDOO (5) is a last-start winner who shouldn't be slept on. SUGGESTED PLAY: Freeman to bounce back.
1 63032 GALEKA
WAYNE NUGENT
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 61.0KG
W P Nugent & D A Digney
At the latest run 2nd of 11 at Gayndah Hcp on June 7 over 1200m, nose behind Villaden with 55kg at $13. Before that 3rd of 8 at Burrandowan Botb Q Sw on May 10 over 1175m, 1.75 len behind Peshwa carrying 54kg at $17. This looks a sterner test.
10
JADE METCALFE
Cerise, White Spots, Gold Hooped Sleeves, Cerise Cap
2 34749 HUSS ON FIRST
PHILIP MINTER
6YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Mrs Y M Cahill & Miss F E Cahill
Last start didn't do much in the run home; 9th of 12 at Gatton Bm70 on June 13 over 1600m, 8 len behind Almonti carrying 56kg at $13. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Dalby Bm70 on June 3 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Cape Crusader carrying 56.5kg at $4.80. Place best.
8
COREY SUTHERLAND
Black, White Sleeves, Pale Blue Cap
3 80894 LADY SOAMES
MICHAEL NOLAN
4YO  B/BR  MARE 59.0KG
D M Burke
Comes here off a 45-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 12 at Grafton Bm82 on May 9 over 1435m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Badgers Nuts with 55.5kg at $15. The run before that 9th of 11 at Ipswich F&M Bm65 on April 30 over 1240m, slow going 4 len behind Southern Charm carrying 60kg at $61. Tested again.
1
CHELSEA BAKER
Purple White Omega, Purple Cap White Omega
4 81x08 CONSTANT CAFE
PAULA BARRON
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
S L Yuen, H Y Lau & H K Cheung
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 10 at Ipswich Bm65 on May 5 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Jenchick Boom carrying 57.5kg at $16. Last start eased back early on 8th of 12 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on June 8 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Estrondo carrying 57.5kg at $31. Prefer others in this contest.
9
NOZI TOMIZAWA
Purple, Yellow Lightning Bolt Vee, Yellow Sleeves with Purple Lightning Bolt, Purple Cap
5 45061 RUBYDOO
ADAM CAMPTON
4YO  B/BR  MARE 59.0KG
J Skehan, M Holt, J T R Wilson, A Furnell, D Skehan, G Rolleston, G Dyson & H Furnell
Most recently won by 0.6 len at Grafton Bm58 June 9 over 1200m in soft going defeating Iobject with 57.5kg at $5. Before that 6th of 12 at Gatton 0 - 60 on May 23 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Jacka Stands Alone carrying 54.5kg at $21. Solid prospects and a good alley doesn’t hurt.
2
COBI VITLER
Black, White Epaulettes With Royal Blue Outline, White And Royal Blue Striped Cap
6 34x31 KELANOA
MICHAEL LAKEY
4YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
Dr D B Mclaughlin, Mrs J L Mclaughlin, J P Mclaughlin, Mrs A Mclaughlin, Mrs C C Mclaughlin & Ms P C Mclaughlin
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 10 at Gatton 0 - 58 on April 29 over 1100m, 3 len behind Chalice Well carrying 59kg at $4.40. Last start won by 0.8 len at Sunshine Coast F&M Bm58 May 25 over 1200m in soft going defeating Retainer with 60kg at $21. Hard to beat again.
11
ROBBIE DOLAN
Lime Green, Black Diamond And Lime Green Cap
7 x2128 FREEMAN
MARK CURRIE
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs D T Currie, H J Stewart, Mrs D S Stewart, JM Movatt, D M Stewart, Swing Hard Racing (Mgr: A M Rayner), B J Illingworth, J N Bryers, R S Crawford, J D Dalton, Kratzie Racing No.39 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann), M J Duncan & A R Connoley
Returns from a 37-day let-up. Most recently eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track Cl2-Sw on May 17 over 1300m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Gidday Gidday carrying 58kg at $2.45. Before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track Bm65 on May 3 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Celestial Harbour with 54.5kg at $2.05. Better than the last effort suggests and deserves another chance.
4
JUSTIN HUXTABLE
White, Old Gold Diagonal Hearts, Sleeves And Cap
8 4x742 MISHANI SUSPECT
DONNA STANBRIDGE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Mishani Enterprises Pty Ltd (Mgr: M D Crooks)
At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Ipswich F&M Cl1 on June 6 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Glass Of Rose carrying 56.5kg at $19. The race before that eased back early on 4th in a small field at Gold Coast Poly 3yo Bm65 on May 17 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Vierville carrying 56.5kg at $18. Making headway. Rates highly and expected to go well.
6
TOM ORR
Sky Blue, White Sleeves And Cap
9 07x76 INTRECCIATO
KEVIN J MARTIN
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
K J Martin, C R Martin & A P Martin
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 9 at Ipswich Bm65 on May 10 over 800m, slow going 5 len behind Maguro with 55.5kg at $26. Second-up got back early 6th of 8 at Ipswich Cl2 on May 31 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Lights Of Paradise carrying 56kg at $21. In a suitable race and shouldn't be too far away.
12
KARL ZECHNER
Pink And Black Halves, Pink Sleeves And Cap
10 x6417 LITTLE SPARK
MARK CURRIE
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Soar Bloodstock (Mgr: S Sydes), C G Geran, D W Rodgers, M D Death, M Curtin, K J Elleray & L P Petersen
Last start led to the turn then faded 7th of 9 at this track Bm58 on May 31 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Cracker Essgee carrying 54.5kg at $2.60. The run before that favourite; won by a head at this track Cl1 May 17 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Uluwatu with 52.5kg at $5. Has the ability and can atone this time.
7
KELSEY LENTON
White, Black Horse Head Motif, Armbands And Cap, White Pom Pom
11 98041 BLERIOT
MALEAH HILL
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Miss M B Hill, J J Miller, J R Hill, Ms M T Birchley & Mrs J Hill
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.6 len at Thangool Cl3-Sw June 10 over 1075m defeating Inreadyness with 57kg at $9.50. The run before that 4th of 9 at Dalby 0 - 58 on June 3 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Quarter Red carrying 54kg at $101. Low draw but others have better credentials.
3
RHIANNON PAYNE
Green, Black Horseshoe And Crossed Pistons, Black Sleeves
12 67577 DUCHESS BREE
SHARI MURDOCH
8YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs S L Murdoch
Most recently eased back early on 7th of 9 at this track Cl1 on June 14 over 1200m, 7 len behind Uluwatu with 52kg at $31. The start before that 7th of 9 at this track Cl2-Sw on May 17 over 1300m, in the wet; 11 len behind La Mano carrying 56.5kg at $61. Hard to have.
5
SHANIA WILLIS
Royal Blue And White Stars