Beaudesert   18 Sep 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

JONKER @ AQUIS STALLIONS BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1400m

Track: GOOD4     Rail: True. (Pent: 4.78)  

Zousain Bolt should find the front with Private Tender and Sukhbir on his heels. The penny has dropped for BENFICA LASS (10) who has won three of her past four starts and is racing with a lot of confidence of late. Hard to knock mares in form and can continue the purple patch against this line-up. SETTAT (9) is a two-time winner over this trip who strips fitter second-up from the break and gets 3kg weight relief with the claim. Plenty to like about his prospects. ZOUSAIN BOLT (7) hails from the Archibald yard and shouldn't be forgotten second-up. PIERRE CARDINNIGAN (8) grows a leg for jockey Mallyon who has two wins and a placing from just three rides. Should be thereabouts. YES TO EXCESS (13) rounds out the selections. SUGGESTED PLAY: Benfica Lass to win again.
1 x6143 WRITTEN FAME
MATTHEW DUNN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby), L M Albutt, C Dale, L Foster, J R Lundberg, Mrs T A McAleenan, T Peters, B D Scrivener, Mrs R K Targett, D G Tibby, Mrs J Tillyer, J Tofis, P S Viret, 1908 (Mgr: R W Heath), Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby) Libertine Miss & W Thorpe
At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Ipswich Bm68 on August 29 over 1350m, 1.4 len behind Lion Class carrying 57.5kg at $20. The race before that 4th of 9 at Ipswich Cl4 on August 14 over 1100m, 2 len behind She's Exotic with 55kg at $10. Working up to a win. Key runner.
10
DAMIEN THORNTON
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
2 519x8 GRIPPING
JASON PATTON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
M L Dunen, D J Jordan, Ms P Henderson, T M Sparkes, Mrs L Bullock, J A Taylor, Jarjad Racing (Mgr: J S Deacon), T R Brown, R Baralovski, Rose Point Racing (Mgr: J S Deacon), Mrs Z Lowien & P Bullock
Second-up. First-up after three months 8th of 12 at Gold Coast Bm70 on September 6 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Kaluakoi with 55kg at $71. Previously second-up second last of 7 at Gold Coast Cl4 on February 22 over 1800m, slow going 3 len behind Archers Reign carrying 56.5kg at $16. Prefer others at this stage.
3
SARIAH CHAMPKIN
Dark Blue, Light Blue Sleeves And Seams, Dark Blue Cap
3 130x0 SARSEN
MARYANN BROSNAN
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms M D Brosnan
Second-up. First-up after four months 10th of 12 at Gold Coast Bm70 on September 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Kaluakoi carrying 54.5kg at $71. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by a head at this track Cl4 February 6 over 1650m defeating Autunno carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. That run was a bit plain so prefer him later on.
1
ADIN THOMPSON
White With Black Seams And Cap
4 2x349 SMART ACTION
MICHAEL MORRISON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
For Real Racing (Mgr: S V Isbister) & The Ten Percenters (Mgr: Mrs R Davis)
At the latest run second last of 10 at Murwillumbah Mwbh Cup Mbm87 on August 28 over 1550m, slow going 11 len behind Cranky Harry carrying 54kg at $26. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Doomben Cl5 on August 6 over 1350m, 1.75 len behind Blazen Boots with 51.5kg at $4. Has the ability and can do much better.
11
BRANDON LERENA
Navy Blue, Gold Sash, Crimson Striped Sleeves, Crimson And Navy Blue Hooped Cap, Gold Pom Pom
5 01721 BOKUDEN
GREGORY CORNISH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms A L Hamilton
Last start was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a nose at Kilcoy Bm62 September 7 over 1500m defeating Pickaxe with 57kg at $14. The race before that 2nd of 8 at Ipswich 0 - 58 on August 29 over 1350m, nose behind Harley Charlie carrying 58kg at $12. Possesses a big finish.
6
MONTANA PHILPOT
Yellow, Black Maltese Cross, Gold Sleeves, Black Maltese Crosses, Black Maltese Cross Cap
6 5x588 SUKHBIR
MARYANN BROSNAN
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms M D Brosnan
Most recently 8th of 10 at Kilcoy Bm62 on September 7 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Bokuden with 58.5kg at $12. The run before that sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 9 at Kilcoy Bm62 on August 24 over 1500m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Kind Wish with 59.5kg at $10. Looking to others.
7
S SHEARGOLD
White, Black Seams
7 356x7 ZOUSAIN BOLT
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Triple Crown Syndications, W R Hick, L A Hick, R G Edge, TYKETY , P J Reimann, W Pizzato, L Kirkwood, J R Cook, A G Finucane, T J Henderson, B Elliott, Nedicki, Martin Thoroughbred Racing, D D Yates, G A Hunt, R G R Porter & D G Ritchie
Second-up. First-up after four months 7th of 11 at Ipswich Bm68 on August 29 over 1350m, 4 len behind Lion Class carrying 57kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Newcastle Cl1 on January 10 over 1500m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Mizella carrying 54.5kg at $5. Will take a lot from that run and looks tough to beat.
9
HEAVELON VAN DER HOVEN
Red, White Triple Crown Syndications Logo
8 1x777 PIERRE CARDINNIGAN
MATTHEW DUNN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Edge Thoroughbreds (Mgr: B Nelson), C Robinson, J Motum, Insain Racing (Mgr: J SARGEANT), B M Cramp, P Peel, A Smith, P A Lampard, M Craig, J McKellar, The Beer Brokers (Mgr: S M Bowditch) & T Mcdade
Returns from a 43-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 11 at Doomben Bm68 on August 6 over 1640m, 5 len behind Make A Call with 54kg at $41. The start before that ran last of 7 at Eagle Farm Bm65 on July 23 over 1400m, 7 len behind Velozes with 56kg at $18. Happy enough to avoid.
8
A MALLYON
Magenta, White Edge Thoroughbreds Logos, Navy Blue Sleeves, Magenta Cap, White Logo
9 244x0 SETTAT
STUART KENDRICK
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs T Kendrick, Kratzie Racing No.24 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann), B J Binns, B M Baker & M R Eathorne
Second run back. First-up after six months 10th of 12 at Sunshine Coast Bm68 on August 17 over 1300m, slow going 7 len behind Flywheel carrying 56.5kg at $9. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Geelong 0 - 64 on July 12 2024 over 1741m, slow going 3 len behind Corona Lad with 58.5kg at $6.50. Plenty of improvement to come.
4
MS S TIERNEY
Royal Blue, Yellow Checks, Green Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap
10 113x1 BENFICA LASS
BILLY HEALEY
6YO  BLACK  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs M J Veivers & R A Sharpley
Second run back. First-up after five months settled well back; won by 0.5 len at Gold Coast Cl2 August 30 over 1400m defeating Sneaky Rich with 56kg at $8.50. Previously second-up won by a long-neck at Gatton Mdn-Sw January 28 over 1400m defeating Shake'n'bake carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. No reason why she cannot get the job done again.
2
ANTHONY ALLEN
Yellow, Orange Halves, Armbands And Cap
11 51070 PRIVATE TENDER
PETER ROBL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Upper Bloodstock (Mgr: H F Lau), Mrs J Fenwick & Mrs E J Robl
Last start couldn't go on with it; second last of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Bm55 on August 23 over 1200m, 10 len behind King Kryptos carrying 59.5kg at $10. The run before that 7th of 10 at Ipswich Bm58 on August 14 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Bold Julius with 60kg at $6. Looking elsewhere.
10
RORY HUTCHINGS
Green, Blue Heart And Sleeves, Green Hearts, Quartered Cap
12 46627 BLACK MINTO
LES KELLY
5YO  BLACK  MARE 56.0KG
G T Palmer & Mrs A Palmer
At the latest run did the work up front then tired 7th of 9 at Ipswich Bm68 on September 10 over 1350m, 3.5 len behind Freeland with 55.5kg at $13. The run before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 9 at Kilcoy Bm62 on August 24 over 1500m, slow going 1.1 len behind Kind Wish carrying 58.5kg at $11. Maybe a place.
12
MATTHEW PALMER
White, Black Sash
13 51667 YES TO EXCESS
RENITA BEATON
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
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
Last start 7th of 11 at Warwick Bm70 on August 31 over 1350m, 4.5 len behind Drang A Tang with 54.5kg at $4.80. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at Sunshine Coast Bm68 on August 17 over 1300m, slow going 2 len behind Flywheel with 56kg at $11. Needs to show more.
5
CEJAY GRAHAM
Deep Navy Blue, White Diagonal Half, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
14 475x6 ISLE ORNSAY
INDIANA TURNER
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
I Turner, C F Barns, G A Bishop, A Finch, L W Fitzgerald, P R Mcdonnell, P A Riley, J Placella, I J Mudler Pollock, J Murphy, J Grant, W A Jackson, B S Racing (Mgr: S R Green) & A J Turner
Second run back. First-up after seven months second last of 7 at Gold Coast Bm65 on September 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Click Click Boom carrying 56kg at $18. Previously second-up 7th of 13 at Ipswich Cl3 on January 15 over 1350m, 3.5 len behind Can't Getwhatiwant with 54.5kg at $8.50. Fitter and can do a lot better.
8
JAI WILLIAMS
Navy Blue, Aqua Checks And Armbands, Quartered Cap, Navy Blue Pom Pom
15 x3988 KOVANOS
RAVYN WARZECHA
5YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
B Albert, D D Lala, B E Phee, Mrs V L Parrott, P E Lowe, D W Lowe, K Robinson, A F Johnson, M A Bright, M W Daniel, S Bishop, P E Bishop, W J Hamilton, Ms F Nimmo, N J C Smith, S Turner, Heretaunga No 4 (Mgr: A J A Bosma) & P Vinaccia
Returns from a 49-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 8 at Ipswich Bm65 on July 31 over 2210m, slow going 16 len behind Jungle Jet with 55.5kg at $13. The run before that 8th of 10 at Gold Coast Cl4 on July 12 over 1800m, slow going 5 len behind Menazzi with 54kg at $11. Needs to do more.
10
Black, Turquoise Checked Halves, Seams Sleeves And Cap
16 95764 NAILS AND PRIDE
MARCUS WILSON
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
W S Racing (Mgr: J G Crook), D S Martin, D J L Racing (Mgr: D L Williams), P A Sherlock, T Raineri, P J Falzon, M A Petersen, J Pereira, C Woolley, J P Booker, M J Foord, L Prince, D Zappone, D A Watts, Miss D M Andrew, A W Cameron, Ms J C Hooper, M J Wilson & B S Anderson
Most recently 4th of 12 at Grafton Bm66 on September 9 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Midnight Drifter with 56kg at $16. Before that faded in the straight 6th of 8 at Ipswich Bm65 on August 14 over 1350m, 6 len behind Diamond Epic with 58kg at $31. Likely to find this out of reach.
12
ASHVIN GOINDASAMY
White, Winners Stall Racing logo, Navy And Maroon Checked Sleeves And Cap