Doomben   26 Jul 2025
 
GOING: H(9)

XXXX GOLD BENCHMARK 85 Handicap 1350m

Track: HVY9   Rain (Max: 22)   Rail: +3m Entire. (Pent: 5.93)  

Expecting plenty of speed from Super Duck, Winston Smurfhill and Swiss Exile from Castillian. CUNNAMULLA FELLA (7) has a solid record here at this circuit with two wins and three placings from seven attempts and will strip fitter following that first-up effort. Bayliss stays in the saddle and can go one better against this line-up. CASTILLIAN (9) loves this course and distance with a win and two seconds from four starts and will be high on confidence following back-to-back victories. Likely to play a major role again. SWISS EXILE (1) is a winner over this track and trip and gets 2kg off with the claim. Respect from the Archibald stable. The well-related SET TO SHINE (11) (full to 2xG3 winner and 3xG2 placed Houtzen) rarely runs a bad race and may earn some minor money. DEEP RESPECT (8) saves his best form for this course and is more than capable enough on his day. Include in calculations. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed Trifecta 7,9,1,11.
1 14784 SWISS EXILE
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Livnthedream (Mgr: B Williamson), C Munro, C Horner, E Heaney, R Lightfoot, SMIGG Racing (Mgr: G Field), Bish Racing (Mgr: A Bish), UP Racing (Mgr: D Ursino), C Lester, Don Quay Racing, Shore Star, D Dziubinski, M Smith, J Laurie, Annabel Neasham Racing, A Nocera, S Cousins & S Mcdougall
Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at this track Bm90 on July 12 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Goldsborough carrying 58.5kg at $6. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 14 at Ipswich in the LR Eye Liner on June 21 over 1350m, 3.5 len behind Oughton carrying 53kg at $16. Will prove hard to beat.
8
CODY COLLIS
Navy Blue, Pale Pink Epaulettes And Cap
2 40144 WINSTON SMURFHILL
NATALIE MCCALL
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
T Hansen, J Marshall, K Marshall, C Wolfenden, N Mcguire, K Maloney, R Noe, J Pascoe, R Livingstone, K Franklin, D Franklin, M Crowe, E Watkinson, A Watkinson, Dutch Courage (C Koch), Platinum Bloodstock (B Ballard) & Puntants Racing (N Koch)
Last start 4th of 13 at Sunshine Coast Bm85 on July 5 over 1400m, slow going 0.8 len behind Deep Respect carrying 57.5kg at $21. The race before that 4th of 7 at Sunshine Coast Hcp on June 15 over 1400m, 4 len behind The Drover carrying 58.5kg at $3. Prepared to risk him again today.
3
COREY SUTHERLAND
Blue, Sky Blue Diagonal Stripes, Diagonal Striped Sleeves, Blue Cap With Sky Blue Piping
3 079x7 AMUR
TONY GOLLAN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Executive Race Club (Mgr: J Haimes), R Albert, M Burgess, J Cameron, L Cameron, S Cox, D Dick, F Driscoll, K Goetze, Haimes Racing (Mgr: J Haimes), L Hoffman, S Pritchard, S Reilly, Smeath Racing (Mgr: D Smeath), Tuivaiti Racing (Mgr: R Tuivaiti), R Cowan, D Cox, N McPhillips & N Stafford
Second-up. First-up after eight months 7th of 11 at this track Bm90 on July 12 over 1200m, 3 len behind Goldsborough carrying 57.5kg at $15. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Flemington Bm90 on November 5 over 1400m, 2 len behind Bel Air with 58.5kg at $21. Is a definite threat in this line-up.
5
RYAN MALONEY
Black, Gold Spots, Black Sleeves And Cap
4 5x6x2 RISE OF THE MASSES
JACK BRUCE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Go Bloodstock Australia (Mgr: Sir O G Glenn)
Second-up today. Last outing 2nd in a small field at Gold Coast Hcp on July 5 over 1200m, slow going long-neck behind Living Free carrying 57.5kg at $3.40. At only start last preparation tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Randwick Bm88 on February 15 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind With Your Blessing carrying 58kg at $21. Fitter again and can give a bold sight.
2
KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
Yellow, White Checked Sash, Checked Sleeves And Cap
5 440x0 CORFE CASTLE
TOBY EDMONDS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
A J Edmonds, C M Casey, Ms D J Rochfort, Mrs D Lund, Mrs J McCallum, D I Mccallum, S I Hargreaves, Mrs G Von Kanel, Mrs D Routh, D Routh, Mrs C Keding, B J Kelly, T A Lund, R T Weir, R J Routh, Mrs P A Shirley, P J Lederhose & Racing Tigers (Mgr: D M Bryant)
Second run back. First-up after three months second last of 11 at this track Bm90 on July 12 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Goldsborough carrying 56.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Gold Coast Mm Qtis on January 17 over 1300m, 4 len behind Hidden Wealth with 54kg at $81. Fitter but looks a forlorn hope.
1
JADEN LLOYD
White, Green And Purple Lucky Clover Thoroughbreds Logo, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
6 x7794 DON'T STOP
PAUL N NOLAN
8YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P A Nolan (Jnr), Mrs R J Nolan, Dr V L Lindemann, Ms ME Lindemann, M Hovey, Mrs J Hovey, R A Pomana & Mrs C A Pomana
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 14 at Ipswich in the LR Eye Liner on June 21 over 1350m, 2 len behind Oughton carrying 54kg at $201. The race before that 9th of 14 at Ipswich Hcp on May 10 over 1350m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Sha Of Gomer carrying 56.5kg at $13. Faces a tough assignment this time.
10
ROB THORBURN
Green, Gold Omega And Sleeves
7 320x2 CUNNAMULLA FELLA
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
First Light Racing Pty Ltd, R M Glennie, A M Coleman, D J Loch, D Hatcher, M B Johnson, Miss N T Fletcher, G J Hidson, H N B Hampson, Mrs C D Hampson, Mrs N A Loch, D M Richardson & M G O'Connor, M I Lavery, Mr J R Brown, Mr A Woods & Another Fifty
Second run back. First-up after four months 2nd of 11 at this track Bm90 on July 12 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Goldsborough with 55.5kg at $6. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Eagle Farm Cl6-Sw on January 18 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Golden Decade with 57kg at $9.50. Sure to be right there at the business end.
9
JAKE BAYLISS
Navy Blue, Gold And White Crescent, Gold Cap
8 75416 DEEP RESPECT
KELLY SCHWEIDA
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Wilrace Pty Ltd (Mgr: D G Wilson), Greenwich Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: G J Perry), Mrs M A Thomas, Mrs J A Woolford, Z N Wilson, I B Garbutt, S R Garbutt, W E Williams, K M Schweida & M J Webb
At the latest run from last on the turn 6th of 8 at this track Cl6 on July 12 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Tuff Tu Mus with 59.5kg at $4.40. The race before that came from midfield and won by a nose at Sunshine Coast Bm85 July 5 over 1400m in soft going defeating Galifianakis carrying 56kg at $3.90. Hard to toss on his best form.
6
BAILEY WHEELER
Blue, White Stars, White And Blue Stars Sleeves, White And Blue Star Cap
9 24211 CASTILLIAN
TONY GOLLAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Executive Race Club (Mgr: J L Haimes), Synced Racing (Mgr: B P Crimmins), F J Biviano, J T D Barlow, J J George, J S Galligan, T J Harry, R T O'Grady, N Tran, R J Albert, Smeath Racing (Mgr: D R Smeath), Way Up In The Sky (Mgr: M Smith), D N Brassington, N W Weston & B J J Morris
Chasing a hat-trick. Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run won by 1.75 len at Ipswich Cl6 June 21 over 1350m defeating Restonica carrying 55kg at $6.50. Before that came from midfield and won by 2.75 len at this track Cl3-Sw June 4 over 1350m on a soft track defeating Apuntar with 60kg at $3.30. Hard to ignore winning form.
4
ANGELA JONES
Black, Gold Spots, Black Sleeves And Cap
10 214x0 TOESONTHENOSE
JACK BRUCE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Tricolours Racing & Syndications, C Pickford, D Ryan, A Lloyd Jones, S Aboud, Shamrock Racing, K Guilfoyle, J Mcclelland, M Barry, B Arlington, S Jolly, W Fletcher, D McLusky, Mrs S Meehan, D Charlton, J Wade, Carney Racing, Mellor Richardson Racing, S Newman & I Turbet
Second run back. First-up after three months second last of 13 at Sunshine Coast Bm85 on July 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Deep Respect carrying 58kg at $14. Previously second-up 3rd of 14 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on February 15 over 1400m, slow going 1.5 len behind Northern Decree carrying 59kg at $31. Fitter for that run but looks safely held.
9
DAMIEN THORNTON
Black, Tricolours Logo
11 12492 SET TO SHINE
TONY GOLLAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs L Huddy)
Full-sister to dual-Group 3 winner and multiple-Group 2 placed Houtzen. Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Eagle Farm Bm85 on June 28 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind He's Heaven with 57.5kg at $9.50. The run before that 9th of 13 at Gold Coast in the LR Silk Stocking on May 10 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Floozie carrying 54.5kg at $26. Right in this contest.
11
EMILY LANG
Maroon, Gold Diagonal Stripes, White Sleeves, Gold Cap
12 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 carrying 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. Prefer to see how he returns.
12
LUKE P DEMPSEY
Red, Blueblood Logo, Red Sleeves, Red Cap, White Star
13 67325 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)
At the latest run 5th of 13 at Sunshine Coast Bm85 on July 5 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Deep Respect carrying 56.5kg at $3.70. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Sunshine Coast Hcp on June 15 over 1400m, head behind The Drover with 52kg at $4.40. Strong contender on best form.
13
JAG GUTHMANN-CHESTER
Royal Blue, Yellow Checks, Green Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap
14 14178 SUPER DUCK
MICHAEL HEMMINGS
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
Bileena Stud (Mgr: Mrs N R Hemmings), F J Natoli, A F Natoli, K Strange, A D Lewis, N E Richards & Ms K L Robertson
Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at this track Bm90 on July 12 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Goldsborough carrying 51kg at $13. The start before that 7th of 14 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on May 31 over 1400m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Harbourmaster carrying 58kg at $18. Hard to have.
7
STACEY CALLOW
Dark Green, Orange Stripes And Sleeves, Dark Green Cap
15 64171 SULTRY SIREN
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 53.0KG
Aussie Horse Club (Mgr: Mrs M Trivett), P A Willetts, G J Johnson, N W Nicholson, Mrs C A Aspinall, J Capo, P J Liston & Epona Park (Mgr: J S Allis)
Half-sister to dual-Group 1 winner Shadow Hero. At the latest run won by 2 len at this track F&M Nmw July 12 over 1350m defeating Lady Shotgun carrying 55.5kg at $6. The start before that from last on the turn 7th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Prov Sprint Fin on July 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind King Yoshi carrying 53.5kg at $26. Must be included.
12
TAYLOR MARSHALL
Black, White Spots