Ballina   03 Nov 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

LENNOX HOTEL BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1250m

Track: Soft 6   Rain (Max: 33)   Rail: True .  

Cracking tempo with Luvtoknow and High Class Roller leading the way. WHISKEY MISS (13) excellent return when shedding her maiden status with a dominant victory over 1210m at Lismore. Can go on with it this prep and gets every chance from the low draw. LIMAHULI (2) blinkers go on for the first time from the better gate after chipping away late with the 62kg when sixth over 1200m at Ipswich. Value chance. VETOED (12) recorded yet another minor placing last time out when third over 1310m at Lismore. Great chance to go a couple better. HIGH CLASS ROLLER (6) resumes and whilst not a noted first-up performer, gets a chance to feature here. In the mix from the good draw. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 13,2,12,6.
1 41212 PALATIAL PRINCE
GLENN RICHARDSON
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 63.0KG
C Patton, Dr J Cleeland, Mrs J Patton, P J Brunjes, M McCracken, S McLennan, B Vagg & Mrs E M Kratzmann
Form hard to fault. At the latest run gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 7 at Rockhampton Cl6-Sw on October 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Pantelone carrying 58.5kg at $17. The run before that won by 5 len at Tara Bm60 October 4 over 1200m defeating Cash Landing with 60kg at $2.25. Comes down from Queensland and going well enough to take this out.
2
BELLA YOUNGBERRY
Grey, Gold Epaulettes And Sleeves, Grey Cap With Gold Band
2 2x763 LIMAHULI
BEN HULL
4YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
T J R Mullen, M Stinton & L Waller
Third-up today. Resuming from last on the turn 7th of 10 at Gold Coast Bm65 on October 4 over 1000m, 3 len behind Manpower carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. Second-up eased back early on 6th of 10 at Ipswich Cg&E Bm58 on October 17 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Oriente carrying 62kg at $11. Profiles nicely. Capable of a big run with the blinkers going on.
5
A MALLYON
Hot Pink, Royal Blue Halves And Cap, Hot Pink Pom Pom
3 36442 I STOLE IT
RENITA BEATON
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
Gall Bloodstock Pty Ltd
Most recently 4th of 10 at Ipswich Cg&E Bm58 on October 17 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Oriente with 60.5kg at $14. The run before that 4th of 9 at Beaudesert Bm62 on September 18 over 1100m, 5 len behind Kelly's Landing carrying 59kg at $7. Can't recommend.
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LEAH MARTYN
Orange, White Star, Striped Sleeves, White Cap
4 1x247 VACILLATION
MARYANN BROSNAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms M D Brosnan & D Balke
Last start second last of 8 at Gold Coast 3&4yo Bm65 on October 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Keiko Say carrying 59kg at $10. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at this track Bm66 on October 5 over 1300m, 2 len behind Written Fame carrying 57.5kg at $2.90. Place prospects best from the draw.
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White, Black Seams
5 1x343 ASSENT
MARYANN BROSNAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms M D Brosnan
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 11 at this track Cl1 on October 5 over 1250m, 2.25 len behind National Interest with 57.5kg at $6. The race before that 4th of 9 at Lismore Cl1 on September 26 over 1210m, 1.2 len behind Celebrity Torque carrying 57kg at $13. Minor hope from the draw.
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White, Black Seams
6 1230x HIGH CLASS ROLLER
MATTHEW DUNN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Calladunn, I J Corazzol, E C Fiddock, N V Schmidt, Mrs H J Schmidt, Mrs R Boylan, R E Beckerman, Viva Racing (Mgr: M S Lowe), S Border, S Stahl, K Asquith, A House, D Clark, T Nightingale, L Blok, Racing With Mates 1, B I Kanofski, B T Anderson, S J Butler & S F Single
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at Eagle Farm 3yo Bm70 May 7 over 1800m, soft track; 7 len behind Eclair Encore carrying 57.5kg at $31. First up last campaign ninth of 13 at Grafton Super Mdn January 27 over 1400m, soft track; 10 len behind Rock The Sunrise carrying 57.5kg at $8. Can feature.
1
JETT NEWMAN
Dark Green, Old Gold Horse Symbol, Striped Sleeves And Cap
7 x5x06 SECRET STATEMENT
AMY USHER
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
W J Strong & M Usher
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 10 at this track Bm66 on October 5 over 1000m, 9 len behind Cutepi carrying 57kg at $31. Last start 6th of 8 at Lismore Bm58 on October 19 over 1110m, 4.5 len behind Snow Falcon with 58kg at $20. Needs to find a few lengths.
7
D PEISLEY
Lime Green, Black And White Checked Sash, Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
8 70993 PRIVATE TENDER
PETER ROBL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Upper Bloodstock (Mgr: H F Lau), Mrs J Fenwick & Mrs E J Robl
Most recently set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 12 at Lismore Cg&E Bm58 on October 19 over 1310m, 2 len behind Nails And Pride with 59kg at $10. The race before that ran last of 9 at Gold Coast Cl4 on October 4 over 1200m, 7 len behind Mishani Renegade with 54kg at $71. Might find this a bit too tough.
6
ASHVIN GOINDASAMY
Green, Blue Heart And Sleeves, Green Hearts, Quartered Cap
9 54321 SCARLETT THUNDER
STACEY MESKEN
5YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
Ms S M Mesken, L S Smith & N J Lindenberg
Form hard to fault. Last start won by 1.2 len at Stanthorpe Bm50 October 18 over 1000m defeating Goose Step carrying 60kg at $3.50. The start before that 2nd of 7 at Tabulam Cl2-Sw on October 4 over 1000m, head behind Spoiler with 57kg at $4.20. Got the job done last time and has claims again.
11
BAILIE BAKER
Green, White Sash, Red Armbands And Cap
10 15x05 LUVTOKNOW
GREGORY CORNISH
5YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs Y Day & K K Day
Third-up today. First-up failed to make an impression; ran last of 11 at Grafton Cl1 on September 22 over 1006m, slow going 8 len behind All Too Wild with 57kg at $6. Second-up faded in the straight 5th of 8 at Lismore Bm58 on October 19 over 1110m, 4.5 len behind Snow Falcon carrying 58.5kg at $11. Fitter but others are better placed.
4
L P ROLLS
Purple, White Star, White Sleeves, Purple Stars, Purple Cap, White Star
11 0x09x SHANNON'S LEGACY
RENITA BEATON
5YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
T L Schmetzer, A J Edmonds, Hello Boy's Racing (Mgr: P Hughes), P J Seary, Ms C Schofield, A Fitzpatrick, A J Van Der Berg & H Karaan
First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at Kilcoy Bm62 August 24 over 1500m, soft track; 9 len behind Kind Wish with 55.5kg at $20. First up last campaign tenth of 14 at Warwick 0 - 58 August 6 over 1350m, soft track; 7 len behind Bokuden carrying 58.5kg at $14. Might be better off following this run.
11
DYLAN TURNER
Deep Navy Blue, White Diagonal Half, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
12 60233 VETOED
DENNIS DWANE
6YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Ms L Cook, M C Dwane & Z W Flanagan Boyd
Racing well recently. Most recently gave a sight but was run down late 3rd of 9 at Lismore F&M Bm58 on October 19 over 1310m, 1.0 len behind Lady Alabama with 59kg at $5.50. Before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 13 at Lismore Ctry Bm58 on September 26 over 1310m, 1.5 len behind Intoxel with 57kg at $12. Thereabouts last time out. Leading player who gets the right set-up.
2
BEN LOOKER
Gold, Blue Stripes, Gold Cap
13 x79x1 WHISKEY MISS
ETHAN ENSBY
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
ETE Racing No. 1, Ms J V Borg, M G Chitty, J Higgins, D R Lawler, G C Courtenay, DJC Francis, B Morrissy, D C Tripp, B Wilson, N W H Windsor, B J Worrell, D M Gervais, R J Holt, C J White & P Cowan
Second-up. First-up after five months won by 2 len at Lismore Ctry Mdn October 19 over 1210m defeating Insta Worthy carrying 58kg at $12. Previously second-up 9th of 14 at Inverell Cl1-Sw on May 23 over 1600m, 8 len behind Talakai carrying 55kg at $17. No reason she cannot keep the ball rolling.
3
NORIYUKI MASUDA
Yellow, Red Lightning Bolt, Red And White Checked Sleeves, Lightning Bolts Cap
14 89x69 FERRY ROAD
LEO CLAPHAM
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
S J Clapham, J S Rowsell, J M J Innes, R T Manning, S C Stenner, B Birmingham, G W Keep, D J Loader & B Shedden
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 7 at Tabulam Cl2-Sw on October 4 over 1000m, 5 len behind Spoiler with 57kg at $5.50. Last start 9th of 12 at Lismore Cg&E Bm58 on October 19 over 1310m, 5 len behind Nails And Pride carrying 54kg at $26. Can't recommend until improvement is shown.
8
ANTHONY ALLEN
Red, Yellow Diamond And Cap
15 8x490 DOYLE
MARCUS WILSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
M J Wilson & G Schouten
At the latest run ran last of 12 at Lismore Cg&E Bm58 on October 19 over 1310m, 8 len behind Nails And Pride with 55kg at $8.50. The run before that ran last of 9 at Lismore Cl1 on September 26 over 1210m, 4.5 len behind Celebrity Torque carrying 56kg at $41. Prefer others.
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DAMIEN THORNTON
Black, White And Lime Green Diagonal Stripes, Quartered Cap