Eagle Farm   01 Oct 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

SKY RACING BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1400m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 28)   Rail: +8.5m Entire. (Pent: 5.80)  

Looks to be plenty of pace with Carnegie Hill and Deep Dawn battling for the lead. MAZIS (5) resumes and when last seen he impressed winning a CL1 at Doomben over a middle distance. He'd come off a try at Group level and brings two 1000m trial placings from Doomben. He was only beaten 1.6L at Doomben first up last preparation over 1350m and looks wound up for this. Draws low and Maloney is a key jockey engagement. CARNEGIE HILL (7) switched from Freedman's Sydney yard and lost on protest at Ipswich over 1680m. He's been freshened again and kept up to the mark with a Beaudesert trial placing. Has the ability and the 3kg claim brings him right into it. ROSSO LEVANTO (14) is an improver from the Vandyke stable. She followed a 7.5L Maiden win at the Sunshine Coast with a narrow defeat there in a 58. She's also been freshened and has trialled nicely. Has weight relief and deserves consideration. Ditto GELATIN (3), who peaks for the premier yard. He didn't have the best of it last time in stronger. SUGGESTED PLAY: Mazis appeals.
1 147x9 RIVIERA BLUE
BILLY HEALEY
7YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Hobartville Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: G E Mapp)
Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 10 at Doomben Cg&E Bm65 on September 17 over 1200m, 11 len behind Synergy In Motion carrying 58.5kg at $51. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Ipswich Cl5-Sw on September 19 2024 over 1350m, 2 len behind Genetic Freak carrying 58.5kg at $17. Prefer him later on.
7
COREY SUTHERLAND
White, Brown Star, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
2 x6143 WRITTEN FAME
MATTHEW DUNN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby), L M Albutt, C Dale, 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 Libertine Miss (Mgr: S G Darby), W Thorpe & R D'Ademo
Racing well recently. Comes off a 33 day let-up. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Ipswich Bm68 on August 29 over 1350m, 1.4 len behind Lion Class carrying 57.5kg at $20. The start before that 4th of 9 at Ipswich Cl4 on August 14 over 1100m, 2 len behind She's Exotic with 55kg at $10. Looks set to run well again.
14
COBI VITLER
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
3 5x643 GELATIN
TONY GOLLAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
S P Anderson, Mrs M F Anderson, Goldmount Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Ms D H Sulivan), J B Gorrie, Mrs F Gorrie, L W Dummett, C Lamond, J R Newton, RRPC Racing (Mgr: M Heenan) & Australasian Thoroughbreds Racing Trust (Mgr: J Bourke)
Racing well recently. Last start 3rd of 9 at Ipswich Bm68 on September 10 over 1350m, 1.1 len behind Freeland carrying 59kg at $5. The run before that 4th of 9 at Ipswich Bm65 on August 20 over 1350m, slow going 2.5 len behind Great Aspirations carrying 60.5kg at $7.50. Premier barn and hits this at peak.
6
DANIEL MOOR
Turquoise, Hot Pink Diamond, Diamonds Sleeves, Hot Pink Cap With Turquoise Diamonds
4 04085 KEEP SAFE
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs V Heathcote & Vlandra Bloodstock
At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Doomben Cl3-Sw on September 17 over 1350m, 1.75 len behind Facundo carrying 60kg at $21. The start before that ran last of 8 at Ipswich Cl3 on September 10 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Antonito carrying 57kg at $6. Breaks from a wide draw but he's a contender.
13
BAILEY WHEELER
Pink, Black Checks And Sleeves, Checked Cap
5 5101x MAZIS
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Cru Racing (Mgr: M A Rogers)
Resuming. Finished off last preparation won by 1.0 len Doomben Cl1-Mdnsw June 4 over 2040m slow track defeating Vermilion Kirin with 59.5kg at $1.95. First up last campaign fifth of 8 at Doomben Nars Cge Cl1-Sw April 16 over 1350m, on rain affected going; 1.5 len behind Cho Oyu with 53.5kg at $3.70. In good hands and has plenty of upside.
3
RYAN MALONEY
Maroon, White Hoop And Armbands
6 103x7 CANADIAN EXPRESS
MICHAEL MORRISON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M A K Morrison, B L Darby, P W Traill, Red Star Racing (Mgr: A Dejanovic), Pig Sty (Mgr: A Alai), A M C Pearson, S U Liyanasuriya, R A Farrell, A Latina, A Mendes, M Romeo & B D Clarke
Second run back. First-up after three months 7th of 11 at Doomben Cg&E Nmw on September 13 over 1350m, slow going 4.5 len behind Take A Picture with 51kg at $41. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Ipswich Cl4 on May 14 over 1680m, slow going long-neck behind Super Chilled carrying 52kg at $26. Strips fitter and won't be far away.
11
BRANDON LERENA
Navy Blue, Gold Sash, Crimson Striped Sleeves, Crimson And Navy Blue Hooped Cap, Gold Pom Pom
7 x1642 CARNEGIE HILL
MICHAEL FREEDMAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
K Chung & M W Chung
Recent form sound. Returns from a 42-day let-up. Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Ipswich Cl1-Sw on August 20 over 1680m, slow going nose behind Cherish The Day with 57kg at $8.50. Before that 4th of 10 at Newcastle Cg&E Bm64 on July 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Cold Brew carrying 59kg at $12. Lost on protest last time and deserves another chance.
8
JACE MCMURRAY
Purple, Emerald Green Sash And Armbands, Quartered Cap
8 36x25 CONNEWARRE
MATT KROPP
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms K S Kropp, B L Chicken, G R Hassall, G J Wippell, D J Walsh, Mrs P Walsh & M L Walsh
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd of 11 at Warwick Bm70 on August 31 over 1350m, head behind Drang A Tang carrying 57kg at $4.40. Second run from a spell 5th of 10 at Dalby Bm62 on September 20 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Fake Magic carrying 61kg at $3.40. The gate makes it tough.
16
Blue, White Vee And Sleeves, Blue Armbands, White Cap
9 62x97 GAMBINO
KELLY SCHWEIDA
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Cinco Star Racing (Mgr: D H B Giesemann), North Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Davison Racing (Mgr: W B Davison), D J Whittaker, Ms A Maynard, K D Smith & G A M Maynard
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up 9th of 11 at Sunshine Coast Cl1 on September 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Arabian Rose carrying 60kg at $3.60. Last start eased back early on 7th of 10 at Doomben Cg&E Bm65 on September 17 over 1200m, 7 len behind Synergy In Motion carrying 58.5kg at $7. Out of his depth.
2
CODY COLLIS
Yellow, Cerise Star, Royal Blue Sleeves And Cerise Cap
10 467x4 LIETUVA
DESLEIGH FORSTER
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms D J Forster
Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 8 at Beaudesert Cl3 on September 18 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Smart Recognition with 55.5kg at $2.60. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Sunshine Coast 3&4yo CG&E Cl4-Sw on January 4 over 1300m, slow going 9 len behind Redford with 57kg at $61. Prefer to see him back in form.
4
KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
Orange, Purple Diagonal Stripes, Pink Sleeves, Orange Cap, Purple Pom Pom
11 4432x MEDICAL AUTOCRAT
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
G M Goodrum, M D Sims, G M Andersen, Ms L O'Rourke, P J Wickham, P N Flood, C G Geran, G W Spies, N J Payne, B M Moody, K J O'Brien & D C Rae
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second of 11 at Toowoomba Cl2 May 3 over 1890m, 0.8 len behind By By Bean with 57.5kg at $2.10. When resuming last campaign second of 9 at Gold Coast Cl2 December 7 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Hayaku carrying 57kg at $6. Prefer over more ground.
9
BEN THOMPSON
Turquoise, Hot Pink GG Racing Logo, Diagonal Halves Sleeves, Hooped Cap
12 09342 RINGER'S REWARD
KEVIN KEMP
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
D McManus
Comes off a 32 day let-up. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Toowoomba Bm62 on August 30 over 1625m, head behind Miss Mozambique with 56.5kg at $4.80. The start before that 5th of 9 at Toowoomba Cl2 on August 16 over 1300m, 1.2 len behind Four Ace with 55kg at $7.50. Prepared to risk in this line-up.
1
LUKE P DEMPSEY
Red, Yellow Sash, Hooped Sleeves
13 339x1 PROMISCUOUS GIRL
MATTHEW HOYSTED
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Lavin Park Racing & Breeding (Mgr: Mrs C L Hoysted)
Second-up. First-up after five months favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Sunshine Coast 0 - 58 September 5 over 1400m in soft going defeating Bolshevic Road with 58kg at $4.20. Previously second-up favourite; won by a nose at Sunshine Coast Mdn-Sw February 14 over 1400m in soft going defeating My Mischka with 56.5kg at $5. Hard to have off the wide gate.
17
RORY HUTCHINGS
White, Navy Blue Butchers Hoops
14 x8212 ROSSO LEVANTO
DAVID VANDYKE
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
G Harvey
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 52 day let-up. Last start 2nd of 9 at Sunshine Coast Bm58 on August 10 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 0.5 len behind Kenshin Maru with 59.5kg at $1.60. Before that favourite; scored a big 7 len win at Sunshine Coast 4yo+ Mdn July 20 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Rubos with 59kg at $1.16. An improver who deserves plenty of consideration.
5
DAMIEN THORNTON
Royal Blue, White Crossed Sashes And Cap
15 140x7 DEEP DAWN
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
M King, M C Power, M Beitz, R Pampling, T K Pampling, D H T Devine & N Morgan
Second-up. First-up after four months sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at Sunshine Coast Cl1 on September 21 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Inca Trail with 56.5kg at $21. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Ipswich F&M Mdn on February 12 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Zoufani with 56.5kg at $3.60. Might need more time.
12
CEJAY GRAHAM
Dark Blue, Gold Stars, Hooped Sleeves And Cap
16 x4194 DEEP TIARA
KELLY SCHWEIDA
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs J M Wanless
Dual acceptor. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Doomben F&M Cl1-Sw on August 27 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Vos Savant carrying 58kg at $26. Before that second last of 10 at Doomben Bm65 on August 6 over 1110m, 9 len behind Chalice Well carrying 56kg at $31. Needs to lift.
12
Dark Blue Tartan, Yellow Seams, Dark Blue Tartan Cap, Yellow Pom Pom
17 57145 PRETTY RHO
RUBY CHATTERTON
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Miss R G Chatterton, A McHardy & J A Mchardy
Last start eased back early on 5th of 7 at Gold Coast Hcp on September 20 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Astero carrying 52kg at $151. The start before that 4th of 11 at Warwick 0 - 58 on September 11 over 1350m, 5 len behind Hotfoot Performer carrying 58kg at $5. This hard.
10
JACKSON MURPHY
White, Aqua Blue And Purple RGR Logo, Aqua Blue With Purple Diamonds Sleeves And Cap