Eagle Farm   21 Mar 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

PITCHER PARTNERS BENCHMARK 78 Handicap 1400m

Track: Soft 5   Rain (Max: 27)   Rail: +4.5m Entire. (Pent: 6.05)  

Just a moderate tempo headed by True To Form, Facundo and Chamierro. FACUNDO (5) is yet to miss a place in four starts over this distance range and will be ready to peak now third run back from a break. Gets 2kg off with the claim and should give backers a sight up on speed. TRUE TO FORM (3) brings southern formlines to the equation and should find this task a touch easier. Top-three commodity. CREATIVITY MISS (13) doesn't win out of turn but is usually thereabouts and is a must for the multiples. CHO OYU (8) strips fitter second-up from the spell and may earn some minor money. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed Trifecta 5,3,13,8.
1 0x446 RHAPSODY CHIC
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
RTD Racing (Mgr: R Norton), G Franklin, Rhapsody (Mgr: R Norton), A Grant, Pin Cushion Racing (Mgr: A Grant), R Henriksen, W O W W (Mgr: J Shanahan), C McLeish, Ms S Sylvester, K Wetzel, Mrs J Knights, D Adkins, A Granieri, K Hoefel, G Weir, BRES Racing, S Freedman, M Hunter, Yes or Yes & A Bates
At the latest run 6th of 11 at Gold Coast Cl6-Sw on March 14 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Castillian carrying 56.5kg at $4.60. The start before that 4th of 13 at this track Bm85 on February 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Iron Man carrying 58.5kg at $9.50. Sure to be thereabouts.
2
JACE MCMURRAY
Royal Blue, Red Dice And Seams
2 1116x SWIFT CHARM
BRETT DODSON
8YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
B T Wright, Mrs J H Wright, D Neilson & Mrs L Neilson
First-up. Finished off last campaign sixth of 14 at Inverell Invl Cup Bm88 January 1 over 1400m, 2 len behind Voracious carrying 62.5kg at $7. First up last campaign seventh of 14 at Port Macquarie Sprint October 10 over 1200m, 4 len behind Scud carrying 54kg at $8. Might be better off following this run.
1
COREY SUTHERLAND
Dark Blue, Green Maltese Cross, Striped Sleeves, White Cap
3 207x1 TRUE TO FORM
KRIS LEES
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L G Murrell), Salad Cream Racing, S Ryan, B T Moore, Pacco Boys, Stingo Group Racing, Go Bang, A King, J Trahair, LIV Punting, D Hilly, H Tam, Anycupwilldo 3, International Thoroughbred Alliance, True to Form, The Silverbacks, R Burton, We Bleed Green & J Lovett
Second-up. First-up after six months won by a neck at Canterbury Bm72 February 20 over 1250m defeating Calga Power carrying 61.5kg at $18. Previously second-up 9th of 14 at Flemington Bm84 on June 7 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Marble Nine with 55kg at $10. Has won second-up in the past and is capable of building on that record.
6
KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
4 727x5 DREAM HOUR
KRIS LEES
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Australian Bloodstock (Mgr LG Murrell), J Woodbridge, C Woodbridge, C Woodbridge, S Roth, J Noblett, N Noblett, B Phyland, W O'Shea, M Cant, B Brogan, BJ & AK Paterson, G & M Barnett Racing, J Hunter, S A Baker, Dream Hour, Schooner Racing, R Chilov, J Mlikota & T Needham
Second run back. First-up after four months settled back and ran on when 5th of 8 at Sunshine Coast Hcp on February 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Redford carrying 54kg at $6. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at this track Bm78 on August 30 over 1400m, 7 len behind Magnatear with 61.5kg at $16. Faces a tough test.
3
BENJAMIN OSMOND
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Check Sleeves And Cap
5 11x64 FACUNDO
KELLY SCHWEIDA
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs J M Wanless & R M Wanless
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 12 at this track Bm85 on February 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Press Link with 56.5kg at $6. Second run from a spell 4th of 11 at this track Cg&E Cl6 on March 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Bundella carrying 56kg at $2.90. Looks ready to win.
4
JASPER FRANKLIN
Wanless Tartan, Yellow Seams, Yellow Pom Pom
6 115x7 CHAMIERRO
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs C L Munce, R A Allan, Mrs L Allan, R I McIntosh, Mrs P A McIntosh, B W Hooper, D J Hill, Mrs J A Lynch, J Lynch, I G Mathieson, P J Otway, Mrs G P Riddle, B C Riddle, J Gorgogianis, J R Lundberg, Ms S M Manning, Mrs P C Parkes, Kratzie Racing 2023 & Kratzie Racing Class of 23
Second run back. First-up after four months 7th of 11 at this track Cg&E Cl6 on March 7 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Bundella carrying 54.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Doomben Cg&E Cl1-Sw on August 27 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Frostfire with 60kg at $11. That run was a bit plain so prefer him later on.
7
M HARLEY
Royal Blue, White Southern Cross, Star Cap
7 79141 ACAPPELLA SUN
TONY GOLLAN
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
S J Kirkham, Dr D Grundmann, Dr B Katz, A Roden, Dr D A Worthley, M Grundmann, D S Lewis & Mrs D M Lewis
At the latest run won by 1.5 len at Doomben Cl5 March 4 over 1350m defeating Resurrected with 53kg at $3.50. The start before that 4th of 13 at Doomben F&M Bm70 on February 7 over 1350m, 1.75 len behind Glass Of Rose carrying 59kg at $9. Racing well and can win again.
10
CHELSEA BAKER
Black, Gold Sun, Striped Sleeves, Red Cap, Black Spot
8 6x1x3 CHO OYU
BARRY LOCKWOOD & EMMA-JANE VINCENT
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Dr B J Hudson & M R Tudehope
Second-up today. Last run 3rd of 8 at Doomben Cl5 on March 4 over 1350m, 2.25 len behind Acappella Sun with 58kg at $3.80. At only start last preparation won by 2 len at Beaudesert Bm70 December 31 over 1200m defeating Jungle Law carrying 60kg at $3.30. Shaping up nicely and is a genuine hope.
3
DAMIEN BOCHE
White, Green Mice, Hooped Sleeves And Cap
9 06223 INFLUENTIAL
JIMMY DOWNES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
N R Walker, J M Mcelhone, R B Craigie, B J Schiller, Mrs J A Schiller, W E Hammond, M McCroy, L Dellevergin, C A Gale & P M Hegedus
Half-brother to Group 3 winner Idle Flyer. Last start 3rd of 9 at Doomben Cl2-Sw on March 11 over 1350m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Sir Winnie with 60kg at $2.50. Before that came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track Bm70 on February 18 over 1400m, nose behind Hell To Pay carrying 60kg at $6.50. Must be included.
9
A MALLYON
Cerise, Black Braces, Striped Sleeves
10 34856 KORUTO
TOM DOUGALL
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Spot Racing (Mgr: W A Parkes)
Last start second last of 7 at Toowoomba Bm70 on February 28 over 1200m, 10 len behind Drang A Tang with 62kg at $14. The run before that 5th of 8 at Sunshine Coast Bm78 on January 1 over 1800m, 3 len behind Capital Asset with 58.5kg at $5.50. Looking elsewhere.
9
ANGELA JONES
Orange, Lime Green Spots, Orange Cap
11 x3312 SAVAGERY VIBE
TONY GOLLAN
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
C J Cooke, J B Cooke, L Cooke, J D Lanyon, H H Wee, J Mouchacca, G A Crispe, S L Crispe, A J Munce, D J Case, E S Micallef, A Micallef, F J Micallef, L A Potter, R Vilkaitis, Mrs W J Bellamy, Ms H Shea, Miss R M J Shea, Mrs J C Shea & M D Shea
Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track Bm78 on February 28 over 1200m, slow going nose behind Restonica carrying 56kg at $2.05. Before that favourite; was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.5 len at this track Bm70 February 14 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Cheval Chic with 57.5kg at $2.25. Tough to beat.
12
DANIEL MOOR
Lime, Gold Stars, Sleeves And Cap
12 7x312 CINQUE TERRE
DARREN BELL
5YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
S J Wescon, A Salomoni, P Peters, W J Jonkers, L Di Benedetto, D Madgwick & N S Jackson
At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 at this track F&M Cl6 on March 7 over 1200m, slow going 1.0 len behind Blue Spinel carrying 57.5kg at $9. The start before that won by 1.5 len at Doomben Bm70 February 25 over 1200m defeating Tophet carrying 58kg at $7.50. Looks tested this time.
8
JAG GUTHMANN-CHESTER
White, Tangerine Cross Outline, Checked Sleeves, Purple Cap
13 23522 CREATIVITY MISS
JIM MASON
4YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
Sheralee Racing (Mgr: M P Sherrin)
Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track Bm70 on March 7 over 1400m, slow going 0.7 len behind Celestial Blaze carrying 55.5kg at $4.80. Before that came from the tail of the field 2nd of 11 at Doomben F&M Nmw on February 21 over 1350m, head behind Carravilla carrying 54kg at $5. Went close last time. Expected to be in the finish again.
5
TAYLOR MARSHALL
Red, Orange Hoops, Diamond Sleeves And Red Cap