Doomben 12 Jul 2025
GOING: G(4)
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XXXX BENCHMARK 78 Handicap 2000m Track: Soft 5 Clear (Max: 19) Rail: +1m Entire. (Pent: 5.96) |
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Arizona Dreaming to set a strong early tempo joined by Grinzinger Knight pushing on from an outside draw. Looks a wide open affair. DIANA'S AFFAIR (13) has put back-to-back wins together and is racing high on confidence of late. Winning hoop Thornton reunites and another bold showing is expected. LA COMETA (16) wasn't disgraced in Listed company last time out and should find this task a touch easier. In the mix. ZOOLOGY (2) has placed at the past couple and gets some well-needed weight relief with the 3kg claim. Top-three credentials. BENGAL BOY (14) will be rock-hard fit now following a nice effort at Gatton last start when second. Worth plenty of thought at odds. Can also make cases for BECAMO (17) who is live on a hat-trick and ARTFUL GIRL (15) who can run an improved race in this suitable company. SUGGESTED PLAY: Diana's Affair each-way.
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EAGLEMONT
MATTHEW DUNN 8YO BAY GELDING 63.0KG O T I Racing (Mgrs: T Henderson & S Driscoll), Mrs D Grimsey, L Webb, Ms D McKeown, N Webb, P Farrugia, P Flavel, L Attrill, J Boyd, J Gurrieri, Mrs D Gurrieri, T Holland, R Koch, Oceans Six Racing, Maverick Racing, Uthmeyer Racing & Beartown No 19 Most recently ran on from midfield and won by a long-neck at this track Bm85 June 25 over 1640m on a rain affected track defeating Mississippi Prince with 57.5kg at $7.50. The start before that 10th of 12 at Eagle Farm Cl6 on May 31 over 1600m, slow going 11 len behind Demon Darb carrying 57.5kg at $41. Rates among the chances. |
2 COBI VITLER |
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ZOOLOGY
PETER & WILL HULBERT 5YO BAY GELDING 63.0KG A Sterpin Last start raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at this track Bm85 on June 25 over 1640m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Eaglemont carrying 59.5kg at $3. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Sunshine Coast Bm90 on June 8 over 1800m, slow going 0.5 len behind Felix The Scat carrying 57kg at $9.50. Form sound and he will prove hard to beat. |
5 ROB THORBURN |
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ROGUE BEAR
KRIS LEES 7YO BROWN GELDING 61.0KG Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L G Murrell), Rogue Bear (Mgr: J Lovett), D Nebauer, A I Grant-Taylor, J W Woodbridge, Miss J Kachel, Mrs P Woodbridge, R R Ryan, A G Smith, P J Broe, P A Rapone, N B Whatmore, ESC Racing, M J Cassar, M P Barker, S P Madden, S Catania, P Liascos & K R Rowbotham Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 13 at Rosehill Bm78 on May 31 over 1500m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Edited By with 58kg at $81. Second run from a spell 9th of 11 at Randwick Bm88 on June 21 over 1800m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Quantum Cat carrying 55kg at $31. Not for ours. |
14 JAKE BAYLISS |
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GOING REMOTE
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG OnTrack Going Remote (Mgr: G J Morgan), K Blessing, P Blessing, Don't Tell Catherine (Mgr: P A Serong), R A Modin, P C McClintock, M J Ostermeyer, G X Ryan, Showtime Breeding (Mgr: Mrs J M Cutts), J A Frankenfeld, M J Clohesy, Mrs M A Hackett, R Walker, J Wilson & J W Barry Second-up. First-up after 10 months second last of 11 at Randwick Bm88 on June 21 over 1800m, slow going 9 len behind Quantum Cat carrying 55.5kg at $26. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Naas on May 19 2024 over 1609m, 6 len behind Chicago Critic carrying 55.5kg at $29. Prefer others. |
11 CODY COLLIS |
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GRINZINGER KNIGHT
HARRY RICHARDSON 6YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG F J Manwaring & Mrs J G Manwaring Most recently led to the turn then faded 6th of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on July 2 over 1845m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Diana's Affair with 58.5kg at $8. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at this track Bm75 June 11 over 1650m defeating Zaher carrying 58kg at $17. Better than the last run suggests. |
13 EMILY LANG |
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OCTOBER
TONY & MADDYSEN SEARS 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG L H E Koh Most recently 7th of 10 at this track Bm85 on June 25 over 1640m, slow going 6 len behind Eaglemont with 55.5kg at $11. The race before that 6th of 8 at this track Bm85 on June 11 over 1350m, 4.5 len behind Tuff Tu Mus with 55.5kg at $10. Not a good sign last start so looking elsewhere. |
10 COREY SUTHERLAND |
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PICKO ROCKS
DONALD BAKER 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs P Siebenhausen, S O'Sullivan, P O'Sullivan & L Dunne Last start won by 1.3 len at Gatton Cup Bm70 June 28 over 2000m defeating Bengal Boy with 61.5kg at $5.50. The run before that 2nd of 12 at Gatton Bm70 on June 13 over 1600m, neck behind Almonti with 61.5kg at $13. Better last time but looks safely held here. |
6 LESLIE TILLEY |
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ARIZONA DREAMING
MAUREEN HARRY 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG T Harry, Mrs M Harry & Miss K Harry Second-up. First-up after three months 6th of 10 at this track Bm85 on June 25 over 1640m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Eaglemont with 55kg at $26. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on September 27 over 1400m, 6 len behind Billionair Baby carrying 56.5kg at $26. Will need to do a bit more. |
1 D R SMITH |
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PHILIPSBURG
JAMES PONSONBY 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs K L Ponsonby, J W Gibb, R B M Gibb, J Stanley, A H Martin, Dr J R Whitfeld & Mrs J A Ponsonby Last start 8th of 13 at Ipswich in the LR Ipswich Cup on June 21 over 2150m, 3 len behind Flash Aah carrying 53kg at $51. The race before that 5th of 13 at Randwick Bm78 on May 24 over 2400m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Casual Connection carrying 57.5kg at $26. Rates highly this time so expect sharp improvement. |
8 WINONA COSTIN |
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RISE TO IT
CIARON MAHER 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG S G Darby, G J Chard, J Horner, J Iliopoulos, T M Kelly, D Katz, M Scholes, Ms S G Wilson, Miss G Yick, Jusic and Bailey (Mgr: J Jusic), Seven's Enough (Mgr: P Lewis), Wine Cellar Racing (Mgr: P Noon), Darby Racing Feirin (Mgr: S G Darby), P A Stern, C Iliopoulos & C Gourlias Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Rosehill Bm78 on June 14 over 2000m, slow going 2 len behind Freight Train with 56kg at $20. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Warwick Farm Bm72 on June 4 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Sounds Unusual with 60kg at $8.50. Major player. |
16 KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR |
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CHAYSE 'N' ARTIE
LES KELLY 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG R P Flannery, L C Kelly, J G Hynes & Mrs L G Hartnett Most recently settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on July 2 over 1845m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Diana's Affair with 55.5kg at $8. The run before that 7th of 11 at this track Bm75 on June 11 over 1650m, 3.5 len behind Grinzinger Knight with 57.5kg at $9. Rates highly this time so expect sharp improvement. |
4 ROBBIE DOLAN |
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KNIFE'S EDGE
RAY DART 8YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG J A Carolan & L Morgan At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on July 2 over 1845m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Diana's Affair with 58kg at $13. Before that 10th of 12 at Ipswich Bm78 on June 21 over 1666m, 2.25 len behind Boys Night Out with 58.5kg at $101. Maybe a place. |
16 ADIN THOMPSON |
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DIANA'S AFFAIR
KELLY SCHWEIDA 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Wilrace Pty Ltd (Mgr: D G Wilson), G B Sills, K M Schweida, C Massie, C S Hughes, Mrs S J Hughes, Dr S P Brown, B J Collins, W E Williams, A J Meads, B Jankovic & J E Nolan Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run won by 2 len at Eagle Farm Bm78 July 2 over 1845m in soft going defeating Knife's Edge with 55.5kg at $3.50. The race before that came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at this track Cl3 June 18 over 1660m defeating Flywheel with 58kg at $8.50. Well placed and is a leading player. |
9 DAMIEN THORNTON |
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BENGAL BOY
KRIS LEES 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG O T I Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson), R Menchise, J P Spence, Mrs J T Spence, A H Goodfellow, N J McKissock, M P Stone, P A Tasker, Adelante Racing (Mgr: G F Debono), Mrs A G Stone, L D Freeman, Mrs L J Freeman, Beartown 33 (Mgr: B B Martin Oam), A J C Pianta & P N Mansfield Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Gatton Cup Bm70 on June 28 over 2000m, 1.3 len behind Picko Rocks carrying 60kg at $3.80. Before that eased back early on 4th of 8 at Canterbury 5yo+ Bm72 on June 9 over 1900m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Fay's Angels carrying 59kg at $10. Rates highly on the latest effort and can measure up. |
7 BAILEY WHEELER |
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ARTFUL GIRL
KEVIN KEMP 5YO B/BR MARE 55.0KG Rumbles Rural (Mgr: Ms J E Kirley) Last start eased back early on 8th of 11 at Eagle Farm in the LR Tatt Gold Crown on June 28 over 2100m, 7 len behind Miss Joelene carrying 56kg at $151. The race before that ran last of 8 at Eagle Farm in the G2 Q22 Wfa on June 14 over 2200m, 9 len behind Kovalica carrying 57kg at $201. Has some ability and can turn things around. |
12 TAHLIA FENLON |
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LA COMETA
SHAUN DWYER 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Mrs G A Dwyer, J R Raymont, G Astone, D MacDonald, P E McLean, A E Mclean, G Rodgers, B J McCormack, R I M Pender, P L Rayner, W W Markwell, R S Passmore, Ms M Lowe & Miss K Harvey At the latest run 5th of 11 at Eagle Farm in the LR Tatt Gold Crown on June 28 over 2100m, 3.5 len behind Miss Joelene carrying 54kg at $81. Before that came from midfield and won by a head at Sunshine Coast 3yo Bm65 June 22 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Celestial Blaze with 58.5kg at $3.90. Hard to beat on her best form. |
15 CEJAY GRAHAM |
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BECAMO
SHAUN DWYER 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG B R Potter & Ms R S Mason At the latest run favourite; came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a head at Sunshine Coast Bm68 June 22 over 1600m in soft going defeating Merchant Flyer with 59kg at $4.20. Before that favourite; came from midfield and won by a head at this track Cl2 June 4 over 1640m on a rain affected track defeating Warrant carrying 57kg at $10. Hard to leave out on current form. |
3 TIFFANI BROOKER |
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