Cairns 20 Dec 2025
GOING: S(7)
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LADBROKES POPULAR SRM BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 1250m Track: SOFT 7 Rain (Max: 30) Rail: True . |
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Strong pace with He Goes Boom kicking up while La Mano also works forward. KICKAGOAL KENNY (2) scored at his most recent appearance here. That continued the very strong form this campaign, with two wins from three starts. Can measure up again. SINGULAR (5) did well last start but found one slightly better here. Nicely placed to play a pivotal role. RUSSIAN SUMMER (8) bounced back last start and got the job done by half a length when he came with a powerful finish as favourite at Innisfail. Taking on a better line-up this time but he deserves plenty of thought. MELO MELO KAVA (6) didn't do a bad job when fourth last start at Mackay. That followed a win at the same track the start prior. Finds a suitable race and can run a bold race. SUGGESTED PLAY: Kickagoal Kenny to get the verdict.
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BETTA AL
ALWYN BAILEY 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG A R Bailey, B S Ashford, F P Pittorino, Mrs G L Pittorino, R H Bailey, Mrs J E Alley, J Prior, S Prior, T J Prior, J Hall, Mrs R Lalor-Chambers & Cheeky Boys Racing (Mgr: B J Boske) Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at Townsville Bm65 April 4 over 1609m, soft track; 7 len behind Stadium Of Light with 57.5kg at $4.20. Previously first up; fourth of 7 at this track Bm62 February 15 over 1250m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Caldante carrying 56.5kg at $5. Can run well. |
7 RACHEL SHRED |
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KICKAGOAL KENNY
TREVOR & PETER ROWE 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG P J Rowe, A C Rowe, T P Rowe & Mrs H M Rowe Most recently won by 0.8 len at this track Bm60 November 25 over 1400m defeating Par Five with 58kg at $3. The start before that got back early 5th of 7 at this track Cl3-Sw on November 16 over 1500m, 3 len behind Sand 'N' Power with 58.5kg at $8. He has a fantastic record at this venue and can easily do the job again. |
10 KRYSTEN SWAFFER |
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BUFFET BUSTER
ALWYN BAILEY 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG J A Holsman, S J Spinks, Ms C A Branch, A J Brown, J G Nicholson, Cheeky Boys Racing (Mgr: B J Boske), PFI Racing (Mgr: K A Paine), Mrs R Sydun, N P Wood, J Erasmus, D J Cameron, C R Ross, Suffering Succotash (Mgr: R L Coward), M R A Jacoby, M J Skuse, D Barber, C Britton & R V McGee Racing well recently. Last start 2nd of 8 at Atherton Bm50 on December 13 over 1000m, 4 len behind Our Addiction carrying 65.5kg at $2. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track Bm60 on December 4 over 950m, slow going neck behind Injada carrying 59.5kg at $13. Can win on his best form. |
11 AMANDA THOMSON |
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PARO
TERRY MCGOVERN 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG T J McGovern, Mrs T McGovern, R J Ness, Mrs M Ness, Ms J A L McGovern, Ms L Stewart, Ms M P Heslop, B J Lewis, Mrs K Harries, J Harries, B W Sutcliffe, Mrs C J Clarkson & A J Clarkson First-up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at Gatton Bm65 October 16 over 1400m, 4 len behind Fort William with 57.5kg at $13. Previously first up; tenth of 12 at Eagle Farm Cl1-Sw October 1 over 1200m, 4 len behind Pocketmoney with 60kg at $71. Others have firmer winning claims. |
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| 5 | 87162 |
SINGULAR
STEPHEN MASSINGHAM 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG S C Massingham, W G Massingham & T L Clark At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track Bm65 on December 4 over 1250m, slow going 0.6 len behind King's Halo carrying 56.5kg at $3.60. Before that 6th of 13 at Mackay Bm55 on November 21 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Answering with 61.5kg at $5.50. Expected to feature. |
2 S CORMACK |
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| 6 | 25214 |
MELO MELO KAVA
TRACY SIMMONS 4YO BROWN MARE 59.0KG I B Mitchell Last start 4th of 10 at Mackay Cl6-Sw on December 6 over 1100m, 0.9 len behind Jukebox Lucy with 54kg at $15. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.2 len at Mackay Cl1 October 24 over 1200m defeating He's The One carrying 58kg at $3.10. Winning chance. |
5 ASHLEY BUTLER |
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FLYING ARTIST
STEPHEN MASSINGHAM 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald Last start 7th of 9 at this track Bm60 on December 4 over 950m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Injada with 59.5kg at $4.60. The race before that 6th of 9 at this track Bm55 on November 25 over 950m, 3.5 len behind Savee carrying 62kg at $3.60. Tested again. |
6 R WIGGINS |
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RUSSIAN SUMMER
STEVEN ROYES 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald Most recently favourite; won by 0.5 len at Innisfail 0 - 55 December 6 over 1200m defeating Desert Grit carrying 61kg at $3. The run before that 5th of 9 at this track Cl2 on November 25 over 1250m, 2.25 len behind Lazenby with 58.5kg at $8. Likely to prove hard to hold out. |
12 MS L MORRISON |
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LA MANO
JANEL RYAN 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 58.0KG Mrs J M Ryan, Mrs R B Conlan, Mrs N M Ashworth, Mrs Y Clarke, Mrs J White & Miss J K Williams Resuming after a spell of four months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Dalby F&M 0 - 62 August 19 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Shouts All Day with 57.5kg at $3.70. First up last campaign ran last of 7 at Wandoan Bm50 March 1 over 1000m, 5 len behind Kirella Shores with 60kg at $3.50. Each-way player. |
4 LAUREN GUERNIER |
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SAVEE
RHONDA INGLIS 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Ms R E Inglis Second-up. First-up after two months won by a nose at this track Bm55 November 25 over 950m defeating Bella Bianca with 57.5kg at $8.50. Previously second-up second last of 7 at Innisfail Bm60 on June 21 over 1200m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Arctic Bear carrying 58.5kg at $8. Back in great order and is among the chances. |
9 N THOMAS |
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SHEZA CHIQUITITA
TREVOR & PETER ROWE 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Mrs S Hammer & Mrs B Stewart Second run back. First-up after 13 months raced on the pace before fading second last of 9 at this track Bm60 on December 4 over 950m, slow going 4 len behind Injada carrying 56.5kg at $12. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Doomben 3yo Hcp on August 24 2024 over 1350m, slow going 6 len behind Tessatori carrying 54kg at $26. Prefer others at this stage. |
3 CHRIS MEEHAN |
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GROVERS PREDICTION
KRYSTIN ALLENDER 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Miss K R Allender, Mrs M A Thomas, Mrs K Cotter, B Cotter, J S Hombrook, K A Hall, S Curtain, Miss E L Sues, A Crisp & Mrs A M Sues Racing well recently. Last start 3rd of 9 at Innisfail 0 - 55 on December 6 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Russian Summer with 59.5kg at $4. The start before that 2nd of 9 at this track Cl2 on November 25 over 1250m, 1.4 len behind Lazenby with 56kg at $26. Can hit the frame with the right run. |
12 WANDERSON D'AVILA |
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ROSE OF ATHENS
SCOTT COOPER 8YO BAY MARE 54.0KG S J Cooper Second-up. First-up after 10 months 7th of 9 at Innisfail 0 - 55 on December 6 over 1200m, 9 len behind Russian Summer carrying 58kg at $21. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at this track Bm58 on August 24 2024 over 1250m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Impardoo carrying 55kg at $81. Has won second up before but looks tested again. |
8 JACKSON MURPHY |
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HE GOES BOOM
KIM MCGOVERN 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG G R Hughes, Mrs D R Hughes, R J Nash & Mrs S P Nash Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd in a small field at Innisfail Bm55 on December 6 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Brand New with 56kg at $8. Before that 2nd in a small field at Julia Creek Bm50 on November 15 over 1350m, 3 len behind Baile Fervor carrying 59.5kg at $7. Worth thought. |
1 MR S MC GOVERN |
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