Warwick   31 Aug 2025
 
GOING: G(3)

SANDY CREEK PUB FORK N PORK PLATE BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1350m

Track: Good 4     Rail: True. (Pent: 4.78)  

Reasonable tempo with a few going forward, headed by Unleash. THE CLAIMANT (9) resumes here but the form he showed when last in work was good enough for a race of this calibre. Gets plenty of weight relief with the 4kg claim and rates a genuine top-three contender while fresh. TUHINGA (1) saves his best form for this journey with three wins and seven placings from 17 starts. Strips fitter second-up from the spell and can make his presence felt with the apprentice claim coming in handy. MR WANDJI (15) has a win and two seconds from five spins around this circuit and should give backers a sight. CELESTIAL HARBOUR (2) can mix her form a touch but should find this a more suitable event than her latest effort on the Gold Coast. Can make an impression from the good alley. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed Quinella 9,1,15.
1 130x2 TUHINGA
JOHN THOMAS
7YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
G W Spies, Mrs A L Spies, N J Payne, Mrs S L Payne, B J Tobin, D Gibson, D J Lyons, T Martens, G L D Steger, B S Walker, S P Hawthorne, J W Thomas, J D Stormon & M B Gill
Second run back. First-up after four months 2nd in a small field at Toowoomba Bm75 on August 16 over 1200m, 9 len behind Pannier carrying 57kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Doomben Bm78 on August 31 over 1350m, 3 len behind Blakmax with 60kg at $101. Fitter and is a leading contender.
11
OLIVIA WEBB
Purple, Yellow Lightning Bolt, Armbands, Quartered Cap
2 61315 CELESTIAL HARBOUR
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
6YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
Markham, G S Mellors, O W I Racing (Mgr: C J Gray), Miss H C Winter, M K Hawkins, B S Anderson, J R Giles, Jake (Mgr: I Olenczuk), K W Cockburn, G M Goodrum, Miss S L Bird, S Shepherd, K Day, G W Donnellan, S M Goodrum, K J O'Brien, W D Hounslow, B J O'Callaghan, P Kyranides & P N Flood
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently got back early 5th of 10 at Gold Coast Hcp on August 2 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Sailor's Secret carrying 54kg at $21. The start before that won by 2 len at Goondiwindi Hcp July 19 over 1400m defeating Peshwa carrying 57kg at $4.40. Expect she will make amends.
1
KAYLA BARKER
Turquoise, Hot Pink GG Racing Logo, Diagonal Halves Sleeves, Hooped Cap
3 0x708 BRENTWOOD
DAN MORGAN
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
D J Morgan, Mrs R M Cunningham & D L Cunningham
Most recently 8th of 11 at Beaudesert Bm78 on August 16 over 1650m, 6 len behind Chayse 'N' Artie carrying 55kg at $31. The run before that ran last of 10 at Gold Coast Bm78 on July 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 17 len behind Sailor's Secret with 55kg at $61. Looking elsewhere.
10
CHELSEA BAKER
Blue, Orange V, White Sleeves With Orange Chevron And Cap
4 00x79 CINQUE TERRE
DARREN BELL
5YO  B/BR  MARE 59.0KG
S J Wescon, T C Button, A Crawley, A Salomoni, P Peters, W J Jonkers, L Di Benedetto, D Madgwick & N S Jackson
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 8 at Eagle Farm F&M Cl6-Sw on August 2 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Give Giggles carrying 58.5kg at $51. Last start ran last of 9 at Doomben F&M Cl6 on August 16 over 1350m, 4 len behind Fat Fingers carrying 52kg at $26. Will find this assignment much easier.
9
CHELSEA FRANCIS
White, Tangerine Cross Outline, Checked Sleeves, Purple Cap
5 21177 DRANG A TANG
MARK CURRIE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J N Hannaford, R S Durre & Mrs K N Durre
At the latest run ran last of 7 at Toowoomba Bm70 on August 9 over 1300m, slow going 10 len behind Last Chance Saloon carrying 58kg at $5. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 11 at Doomben Bm70 on July 30 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Bright Blonde with 60kg at $19. Better than that last effort and cannot be underestimated.
5
JADEN LLOYD
White, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Red And Royal Blue Striped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
6 11818 BETTER TOMORROW
JOANNA METHVEN
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms J Methven & Mrs C A Gardner
Comes here off a 50-day let-up. Most recently 8th of 10 at Toowoomba Bm70 on July 12 over 1625m, 6 len behind Start Strutting carrying 58kg at $11. The start before that won by 2 len at Mungindi Mungndicup July 5 over 1400m defeating Gobbled carrying 58kg at $3.50. Well held last time and facing a tough task today.
14
MS YVETTE LEWIS
Aquamarine, Red Heart, Purple Sleeves, Red Cap
7 45x22 DOWNEY
MARK CURRIE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs D T Currie & B M Currie
Second-up. First-up after three months came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Dalby Cl3 on August 19 over 1200m, 2 len behind Blue Chip Girl carrying 60kg at $2.25. Previously second-up favourite; ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a head at Toowoomba Bm58 April 5 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Inatick carrying 60.5kg at $9.50. Fitter and worth following up.
13
White, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Red And Royal Blue Striped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
8 2436x CONNEWARRE
MATT KROPP
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms K S Kropp, B L Chicken, G R Hassall, G J Wippell, D J Walsh, Mrs P Walsh & M L Walsh
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at Rockhampton Bm65 May 13 over 1400m, soft track; 5 len behind Affinity Flyer with 57kg at $4.20. Previously first up; fourth of 12 at Inverell Cl3 January 1 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Power Beau with 56kg at $3.50. Can return with a bold run.
4
BRANDON LERENA
Blue, White Vee And Sleeves, Blue Armbands, White Cap
9 6335x THE CLAIMANT
ADAM CAMPTON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
N A W Heathcote, D M Richards, J P Munnings, L White, G Abblitt, J Marsh, C J Jones, C Brown, D C Vogel, N C Ashman, Dr N Berry, Mrs M E Berry, A Berry, Dr J O Lucas & Mrs I C Lucas
Gelding back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Bm65 April 26 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Watermelon carrying 60kg at $4.80. First up last campaign tenth of 12 at Sunshine Coast Bm62 January 17 over 1400m, 9 len behind Midnight Drifter with 58.5kg at $21. Expected to feature.
2
BAILIE BAKER
White, Black Bird And Cap
10 48x57 UNLEASH
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
G M Goodrum, J C R Eastwell, Mrs T M Sutton, D J Sutton, C M Sheppard, Mrs M J Sheppard, B J O'Callaghan, W D Hounslow, P McCurley, A C Scott, B C Scott, B J Kerr, D J Nolan, S J Birch, C G Geran, B M Moody, K J O'Brien & C Blyton
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up ran last in a small field at Esk Hcp on July 12 over 1200m, 12 len behind Masterplan with 61kg at $2.40. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 7 at Toowoomba Bm72 on July 28 over 1300m, slow going 11 len behind Skywolf carrying 57kg at $31. Will need to improve sharply.
8
COREY BAYLISS
Turquoise, Hot Pink GG Racing Logo, Diagonal Halves Sleeves, Hooped Cap
11 52941 CHINCHILLA AHEAD
MARK CURRIE
5YO  GREY  GELDING 56.0KG
J N Hannaford
At the latest run 4th of 9 at Toowoomba Cl2 on August 16 over 1300m, 1.0 len behind Four Ace with 58kg at $2.80. The start before that struggled in the run home; ran last of 9 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on July 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Yet He Moves with 49.5kg at $8.50. Rates highly and is right in the mix again.
3
JACKSON MURPHY
White, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Red And Royal Blue Striped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
12 365x0 JAKKALBERRY FINN
CAITLIN JOHNSTONE
9YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs T M Johnstone, M G Owen & Miss C M Johnstone
Second run back. First-up after 16 months ran last of 10 at Ipswich Bm58 on August 14 over 1200m, 8 len behind Bold Julius with 62kg at $151. Previously second-up 4th in a small field at Nanango Bm60 on March 30 2024 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Clearly George with 60kg at $2.80. Doesn't win out of turn and this looks too tough.
7
SAMANTHA POINTON
Turquoise, White Horseshoe, Checked Sleeves, Quartered Cap
13 81x95 MOONFLEET
MATTHEW HOYSTED
5YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
Proven TBreds(Mgr:AJ Walter),O Goddard,Proven Star Stopper(Mgr:AJ Walter),K Huth,Dream Believers(Mgr:Ms L O'Connor),J Collins,A Kenny,D Girdham,Persephone Racing (Mgr:S Lobb),Mrs R McLay,Mrs J Peck,A Perry,S Flegman,V Lazeiras,G Biddlecombe,L Robins,K Schrofler,Mrs D Scott,W Parker & J Cross
Second-up. First-up after five months ran last of 9 at Ipswich Cl2-Sw on August 8 over 1200m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Shelstein carrying 58kg at $13. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Sunshine Coast Cl2 on February 28 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind More Trouble carrying 56kg at $3.60. Fitter and can do a lot better.
1
LUKE P DEMPSEY
Black, Lime Green Spot And Armbands, Quartered Cap
14 65166 YES TO EXCESS
RENITA BEATON
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
N Franis, P T Vanderheld, B R Hanson, S A Alexander, A Huebner, P J Brunjes, M B Kindt, Mrs D Henderson, M A Farrell, W M Jones, A J Ahern, T Nesdale, M J O'shea, Mrs S Sutherland & J K Littleproud
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at Sunshine Coast Bm68 on August 17 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Flywheel carrying 56kg at $11. The run before that eased back early on 6th of 8 at Gold Coast Bm65 on August 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Resurrected with 57.5kg at $5.50. Maybe a place.
3
LESLIE TILLEY
Deep Navy Blue, White Diagonal Half, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
15 x7264 MR WANDJI
TOM DOUGALL
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
M J Frost, G T Mcmahon, N P Mcmahon, R V Thomas, B J Walker, A J Sedl, K J Mortimer, J R Ramsey, T J Dougall, P J Gleeson, Ms J H Egart & A B Coonan
At the latest run 4th of 10 at Dalby Cg&E 0 - 62 on August 19 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Powerful Eagle carrying 60kg at $3. The start before that 6th of 11 at Gatton Bm65 on August 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Freeland with 59kg at $7.50. Nice effort last time. Hard to beat.
6
GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
White, Purple Sash And Quartered Cap