Dalby   11 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

LADBROKES POPULAR SRM BENCHMARK 55 Handicap 1200m

Track: Good 4     Rail: +2m 600m-300m; True Remainder.  

Cracking tempo with Island Magic and Ariyah leading the way. ARIYAH (8) progressed nicely last time out to finish just a long neck from the winner in third over 1100m at Ipswich after being in the firing line on the bend. Has the class to take this out. WORLDY SPIRIT (17) accounted for a maiden field over 1200m at this track last start, finishing a neck ahead of the nearest rival. Capable of taking the next step. BOLD AS BRASS (2) is one from one over this course and distance and has been racing consistently of late. Top-three credentials on current form. MR WANDJI (3) has placed four of seven around this circuit, draws low and gets 2kg weight relief with the claim. Ticks a few boxes for a race like this. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning towards Ariyah.
1 77x56 BULSARA
MICHAEL MARSH
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 64.0KG
M A Marsh, C Duff, J S Marsh & Mrs L K Marsh
Third-up today. Resuming second last in a small field at Kilcoy Bm62 on November 19 over 800m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Super Zamboni carrying 61kg at $18. Second run from a spell second last of 7 at Gold Coast Poly Bm65 on November 29 over 1100m, 9 len behind Spiethtacular carrying 59.5kg at $61. Will need to show more than the last effort.
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DAMIEN BOCHE
Tangerine, White Striped Sleeves, Black Cap
2 16913 BOLD AS BRASS
PAUL JENKINS
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 62.0KG
Adrenaline Thoroughbreds No 1 (Mgr: P Bita), M J Gatwood, R Crawford, Nodzsynd (Mgr: S P Black), D J Turner, R G Jones, M R Ibell, Mrs L Picton, Grant Family Racing No. 1 (Mgr: R W Grant), Mrs J Spier, Hackers Racing (Mgr: A W Snedden), G S Wright, KAM Racing (Mgr: B J Artis), J Maguire & A Georkas
Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run sat on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Ipswich Bm60 on November 6 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Galpin carrying 59.5kg at $31. The start before that won by a nose at this track Bm55 October 2 over 1200m defeating Zimbara carrying 60.5kg at $5.50. Hard to beat on his best form.
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ROB THORBURN
Sky Blue, White And Purple Adrenaline Logo, Orange Sleeves And Cap With Purple Adrenaline Logo
3 45732 MR WANDJI
TOM DOUGALL
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 62.0KG
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
Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Kilcoy Bm62 on November 19 over 1200m, slow going nose behind Huss On First with 56.5kg at $11. The race before that 3rd of 8 at Kumbia Bm60 on November 4 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Scarlett Thunder carrying 60.5kg at $3.40. Among the better chances.
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SAMANTHA POINTON
White, Purple Sash And Quartered Cap
4 479x9 PUROSANGUE
MARK CURRIE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
I A Heilig, W A Heilig, M L Alston, Mrs C M Alston, R J Brunner, Mrs K E Brunner, M J O'Brien, B R Hill, Mrs L G Hill, Mrs A Lane, R L Hill, A Mavrick, D S Arndell, M J PHILLIPS & D P Dorge
Second run back. First-up after four months 9th of 11 at Toowoomba Bm62 on November 29 over 870m, 3 len behind Vesper Lynd carrying 57kg at $2.05. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at Toowoomba Bm60 on August 2 over 870m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Addictive Piranha carrying 58.5kg at $4.60. Plenty of improvement to come.
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MS S TIERNEY
Red, Four White Vees Inside Diamonds, Black Vees Inside Diamonds On Sleeves
5 808x7 THIEF BY NIGHT
ROD HILTON
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
R J Hilton, C J Gabriel, C D Gibbins, D Zropf, D J Wyatt, L C Storrie & J Bell
Second run back. First-up after three months 7th of 12 at Goondiwindi Bm65 on November 29 over 1200m, 6 len behind Shut Eye with 57.5kg at $10. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Ipswich Bm62 on August 8 over 1100m, slow going 2.5 len behind Detain with 57.5kg at $61. Fitter but unlikely to threaten.
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COLLEEN KRAHNEN
Tangerine, White Stars, Blue Cap
6 71468 HEADLINE LEGEND
JOHN THOMAS
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
G W Spies, N J Payne, Mrs S L Payne, J W Thomas, G M Goodrum, Miss S L Bird, J Hill, J Jeans, C A Wirth, M A King & Mrs J Barsby
Last start ran last of 8 at Kilcoy Bm62 on November 19 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Huss On First carrying 55.5kg at $11. The race before that 6th of 9 at Ipswich Bm60 on November 6 over 1100m, 4 len behind Galpin carrying 59kg at $16. Prefer to see him back in form.
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BAILIE BAKER
Purple, Yellow Lightning Bolt, Armbands, Quartered Cap
7 52347 ISLAND MAGIC
AMANDA PARK
7YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Mrs G E Park, P A Park, B P Park, Ms A J Park & T R McIntyre
At the latest run second last of 8 at Ipswich Bm65 on November 26 over 1350m, slow going 9 len behind Esjay carrying 56kg at $201. Before that 4th of 7 at Toowoomba Cl4 on November 4 over 1200m, 6 len behind Butt Heads with 56kg at $9. Looks safely held.
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PAUL HAMBLIN
Purple, White Hoops And Purple Cap
8 56173 ARIYAH
JACK BRUCE
4YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
Ms K I Burgess
Most recently set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 9 at Ipswich 0 - 58 on December 3 over 1100m, long-neck behind War Too All carrying 58kg at $9. Before that sat on the pace before fading 7th of 11 at Gold Coast 0 - 58 on November 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Hostile La Vista with 57.5kg at $11. Tough to beat.
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BRANDON LERENA
White, Horseshoe And Jockey Silk, Red Sleeves With Black And White Diamonds, Quartered Cap
9 83355 HUSSY EMPRESS
PAUL BUTTERWORTH
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Mrs M J Butterworth, G A Butterworth, L K Roberts, Mrs M Blyth, S J Butterworth, C M Travers, B J Ryan, B Bird, M J Randall, L J Lefevre, A J Beare, M D Walton & The Common Man
Comes off a 37 day let-up. Last start 5th of 9 at Sunshine Coast Bm60 on November 4 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Ionaceltic carrying 57kg at $12. The race before that eased back early on 5th of 7 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on October 26 over 1600m, 5 len behind Fifth Force with 55kg at $3.60. In a suitable race and is among the leading chances.
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ADIN THOMPSON
Orange And White Quarters, White Sleeves, Quartered Cap, White Pom Pom
10 5496x MISHANI SUSPECT
BEAU GORMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Mishani Enterprises Pty Ltd (Mgr: M D Crooks)
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at Gatton Cl1-Sw September 25 over 1400m, 8 len behind Warrior Head carrying 58kg at $16. First up last campaign ran last of 7 at Gatton 3yo Bm65 April 29 over 860m, 5 len behind Tiger Tie with 56kg at $15. Expecting a strong run while fresh.
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OLIVIA KENDAL
Gold, Black Stripes, Red Sleeves And Cap
11 400x7 BLAME THE WHISKEY
STEVEN HARDY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
S A Hardy, Mrs A K Hardy, M J Hardy & D R Donelan
Second-up. First-up after six months faded in the straight ran last of 7 at Inverell Cl2 on November 22 over 1200m, in the wet; 12 len behind Capzinzi carrying 56.5kg at $9. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Toowoomba Cl2-Sw on March 8 over 1300m, 10 len behind Kickatinalong with 57kg at $21. Haven't seen his best for sometime now so prepared to wait for signs of improvement.
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MONTANNA SAVVA
Lime Green, Yellow Seams And Armbands, Lime Green Cap, Yellow Seams
12 214x9 PROFITS PRAYER
MARK CURRIE
3YO  BR/BL  GELDING 57.0KG
W G Loudon, L F Mawn, F Ahern, A R Hall, Mrs J M Hall, Mrs M M Erbacher, T S Turner, J Wenham & W Wrigley
Second-up. First-up after five months ran last of 9 at Toowoomba 3yo Bm60 on November 22 over 1050m, 19 len behind Seams Logical with 56.5kg at $26. Previously second-up won by 1.4 len at Rockhampton 2yo Mdn May 30 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Next Legacy carrying 58.5kg at $2.80. No easier this time and not likely to threaten.
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LESLIE TILLEY
Dark Blue, White Sleeves, Dark Blue Chevrons, Quartered Cap
13 x5002 SWEETPEA MOOCHI
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
K J O'Brien, J Gesch, W A Thomas, Ms P L Gibbs, Miss K M Ross, T M Reimer, N B Gitsham, B S Anderson, J S Cameron, T W Savage, M M Oberhardt, Z Hammond, D Brooks & C G Geran
At the latest run 2nd of 7 at Inverell Cl2 on November 22 over 1200m, on a wet track; 1.4 len behind Capzinzi with 58kg at $6. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 11 at Gatton 0 - 55 on October 16 over 1400m, 11 len behind Forebears with 58kg at $31. Will need further improvement to trouble these.
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G GERAN
Navy Blue, Pink Disc With Navy Blue KO, Pink Sleeves, Hooped Cap
14 661x7 DUBBLE HUSSLE
ROCHELLE PEREIRA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
A McKenna
Second run back. First-up after four months 7th of 12 at Goondiwindi Bm50 on November 29 over 1200m, 7 len behind Craiglea Bronte with 59kg at $6. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at Toowoomba 2yo Hcp on July 28 over 870m, on a slow track; 10 len behind I'm Lucky Two carrying 53kg at $26. Prefer others in this contest.
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Hot Pink With Royal Blue, Purple And Turquoise Diamonds, Sleeves And Cap
15 66x22 INVISIBLE TARGET
ROCHELLE PEREIRA
4YO  GREY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms R A Pereira, Mrs J Edington, Ms L McGee, G J Miller & N J Anderson
Third-up today. Resuming held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Warwick Bm58 on October 11 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Jerome carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. Last start 2nd of 11 at Goondiwindi Cl1-Sw on November 29 over 1400m, slow going 2.25 len behind Rare Moon carrying 61kg at $5. Genuine hope on best form.
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Hot Pink With Royal Blue, Purple And Turquoise Diamonds
16 842x1 KACHINA GIRL
ROCHELLE PEREIRA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Ms R A Pereira, A McKenna, Mrs K Normoyle, A T Brady, Little Miss Kranky (Mgr: D W Brittain), Mrs L Coley, N D Lester, Ms M N Morgan, J G Byrne & Mrs L B Collier
Second run back. First-up after four months favourite; won by a neck at Goondiwindi Mdn-Sw November 29 over 1100m defeating Okanui carrying 56kg at $4. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Toowoomba 2yo Mdn on July 19 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Wanted Hillbilly with 52.5kg at $101. Shapes as a leading chance again.
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Hot Pink With Royal Blue, Purple And Turquoise Diamonds, Sleeves And Cap
17 35x21 WORLDY SPIRIT
JIM HANNA
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
J A Hanna, Mrs D K Hanna & C A Hanna
Third-up today. Comes off a 40 day let-up. First-up made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 12 at Gatton Mdn-Sw on October 16 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Ceekay's Choice carrying 56.5kg at $26. Second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a neck at this track Mdn-Sw November 1 over 1200m in soft going defeating Mishani Comrade carrying 57.5kg at $2.60. Racing well. Key chance who should prove hard to beat.
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BROOKE STOWER
Maroon, Light Blue Sash And Sleeves, Maroon Cap