Cairns 22 Aug 2025
GOING: S(5)
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UNDERWOOD PARTY HIRE BENCHMARK 55 Handicap 1250m Track: Soft 5 Clouds (Max: 28) Rail: True. (Pent: 5.11) |
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Genuine pace with Calm Is Power finding the front from his low draw. NOBLE ATTACK (4) has a handy record over this track and trip with a win and a second from just three attempts and has saluted on all going. Will pay to forgive the latest run and a return to form would not shock. NAPOLEON STRIKE (1) saves his best form for this distance range with three wins and a second from six starts. Only needs some luck from the wide draw to feature in the finish. FALLGUY (3) strips fitter third-up from the spell and must be respected from the Hatch yard. Top-three commodity. CALM IS POWER (7) should push forward from the low draw and will be in this for a long way. PREMIUM STAR (2) is a bit hit or miss but is capable enough on his day. Worth another chance. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning towards Noble Attack.
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| 1 | 61214 |
NAPOLEON STRIKE
RICKY LUDWIG 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 62.0KG R C Ludwig At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track Bm55 on August 16 over 950m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Bloomin' Ripper with 59.5kg at $7.50. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Atherton Cl3 July 26 over 1200m defeating Calm Is Power with 59kg at $3.60. Expected to measure up. |
11 ASHLEY BUTLER |
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| 2 | 15149 |
PREMIUM STAR
ALEXANDER MALLIFF 6YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG T Clarke At the latest run 9th of 12 at this track Bm55 on August 16 over 950m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Bloomin' Ripper carrying 61.5kg at $20. Before that second last in a small field at Laura-Qld Bm70 on June 28 over 1450m, 8 len behind Choir Boy carrying 56kg at $2.20. In a suitable race and is a definite top-three chance. |
8 JACKSON MURPHY |
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| 3 | 62x81 |
FALLGUY
LINDSAY HATCH 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Ares Racing Australia (Mgr: J T Horan), T Bean, G A Bishop, A Deniet, B T Ticehurst, W B Jackson & Miss A L Stewart Third-up today. First-up got back early 8th of 14 at Townsville 0 - 55 on July 19 over 1200m, 6 len behind Golden Octavian carrying 55.5kg at $8.50. Second-up raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Townsville 0 - 55 August 9 over 1300m defeating Purpose 'N' Vision carrying 58.5kg at $14. Found his best form now. Tough to beat on best form. |
9 JUSTIN HUXTABLE |
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| 4 | 34136 |
NOBLE ATTACK
ALWYN BAILEY 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG J A Holsman, J G Nicholson, T A Bolwell, C R Willebrands, B R Thomas, D J Spinks, S J Spinks, M T Coleman, P J Foster, M R A Jacoby, S Roby, Cheeky Boys Racing (Mgr: B J Boske), D J Cameron, R Watson, PFI Racing (Mgr: K A Paine), J A Gill, N L Staples, A J Brown, M Rohweder & J R Watson Comes off a 38 day let-up. At the latest run eased back early on 6th of 9 at this track Cl3 on July 15 over 1250m, slow going 4 len behind Highbar carrying 56.5kg at $7. Before that 3rd of 9 at Mareeba Bm50 on July 5 over 1210m, head behind Napoleon Strike carrying 61.5kg at $2.20. Draws out again but represents a major threat. |
10 MS L MORRISON |
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| 5 | 65490 |
BRADSHAW
FRED WIELAND 6YO BAY MARE 60.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Most recently second last of 12 at Townsville F&M Cl6 on July 19 over 1300m, 6 len behind Pipistrelle with 55kg at $26. The start before that ran last of 9 at this track Cl3 on July 15 over 1250m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Highbar carrying 54kg at $31. Fully tested in this line up. |
4 S CORMACK |
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| 6 | 414x5 |
TARIFF
TREVOR & PETER ROWE 5YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Mrs H M Rowe, Mrs M T Machan, Mrs S Hannus-Laine, C J Machan, T M Reimer, Miss K M Ross, Mrs B J McDougall, A McDougall, K M Oliver, A Maric, P J Stevenson, J D Sharp, D J Carroll, Mrs G M Bolton & A C Rowe Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 10 at this track Cl1-Sw on August 16 over 1250m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Superstitions with 60kg at $16. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Townsville Mdn-Sw on January 10 over 1000m, 2 len behind Fast Missile carrying 58kg at $21. Strips fitter and expected to figure prominently. |
7 AIDAN HOLT |
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| 7 | 25227 |
CALM IS POWER
TREVOR & PETER ROWE 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG P A Piccone, P J Rowe, A C Rowe, Mrs M G Warncke, D P Warncke, G S P Evans, M Knight, Mrs H M Rowe, MLT Racing, Ms S A Borger, At the latest run 7th of 12 at this track Bm55 on August 16 over 950m, slow going 3 len behind Bloomin' Ripper with 59.5kg at $11. The run before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 10 at Atherton Cl3 on July 26 over 1200m, nose behind Napoleon Strike with 58kg at $3.60. Rates highly here and can bounce back. |
3 KRYSTEN SWAFFER |
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| 8 | 7478x |
OVER THE FALLS
SCOTT COOPER 8YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Epsom Lodge (Mgr: M R Ahrens) Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at this track Bm55 March 3 over 1250m, 8 len behind Flying Artist with 59.5kg at $26. First up last campaign seventh of 12 at this track Bm58 December 17 over 1250m, 3.5 len behind I'lltellyouso with 58.5kg at $51. Prepared to risk. |
5 N THOMAS |
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| 9 | 56540 |
SAVEE
RHONDA INGLIS 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Ms R E Inglis Most recently 10th of 12 at this track Bm55 on August 16 over 950m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Bloomin' Ripper with 59kg at $18. The run before that 4th of 12 at Townsville Bm60 on July 19 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Exolent Choice carrying 56.5kg at $18. Maybe a place. |
12 JASON TAYLOR |
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| 10 | 13645 |
FIVE BULLS
JANEL RYAN 8YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Mrs J M Ryan At the latest run 5th of 11 at Atherton 0 - 55 on July 26 over 1000m, 6 len behind Bella Bianca with 58kg at $11. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Mareeba Bm50 on July 5 over 1210m, 3 len behind Napoleon Strike carrying 61kg at $5. Has ability and is worth another chance. |
2 I FRY |
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| 11 | 70809 |
THE COPS
RODNEY MILLER 4YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG J A Spillane, J W Spillane, M R Ellison, Elite Punters (Mgr: J A Spillane) & S J Bryce At the latest run 9th of 11 at this track Cl1-Sw on August 16 over 1250m, slow going 6 len behind Attentive with 57kg at $101. The run before that ran last of 10 at Atherton Bm50 on July 26 over 1400m, 21 len behind Aglot carrying 60.5kg at $12. Not likely to threaten. |
6 GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT |
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| 12 | 25x06 |
COOL STORY
GAVIN KINLYSIDE 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG G Kinlyside & Mrs C Kinlyside Third-up today. First-up 10th of 14 at Townsville 0 - 55 on July 19 over 1200m, 7 len behind Golden Octavian carrying 54.5kg at $101. Second run from a spell 6th of 10 at this track Cl1-Sw on August 16 over 1250m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Superstitions carrying 55kg at $31. Useful type but prepared to risk. |
1 TY WHEELER |
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| 13 | 37754 |
PICCAPEPPA
MARIA POTIRIS 6YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG Mrs A Potiris, G M Tsakissiris & A Potiris Comes off a 48 day let-up. Most recently 4th in a small field at Mareeba 0 - 55 on July 5 over 1500m, 5 len behind Deal An Ace with 56kg at $8. Before that ran last in a small field at Innisfail Bm65 on June 21 over 2000m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Merry Old Soul carrying 55kg at $7. Must improve off a last-start fourth over 1500m at Mareeba to feature in the finish. |
9 LESLIE TILLEY |
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