Townsville 25 May 2026
GOING: G(4)
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HYGAIN BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1200m Track: Soft 5 Rain (Max: 25) Rail: +5m 1000-W/Post; +4.0m Remainder. (Pent: 5.87) |
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Bigcat has good gate speed and likely to set a genuine tempo with the advantage of the inside draw. Open race to close out the card. KHUMBILA (2) got the job done over this track and trip at the latest outing before being given a bit of a freshen-up. Gets some weight relief with the 2kg claim and can go back-to-back without surprising. IRRESISTIBLE FORCE (11) has a handy record over this distance range with a win and eight placings from 12 attempts and will be rock-hard fit for this. Should prove tough to hold out. CIFONELLI (12) has placed two of three around this circuit and only needs some luck navigating from the sticky draw to be playing a role in the finish. CHARTWELL (4) is a bit hit or miss but is more than capable enough on his day. Watch for a spike in form. MAXIMUM POWER (8) is a last-start winner who shouldn't be discounted lightly. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning towards Khumbila.
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| 1 | 75457 |
RUBUNKAR
LACHIE MANZELMANN 6YO B/BR GELDING 62.0KG B E W Hanson & C L Filewood At the latest run ran last in a small field at Gordonvale Botb Hcp on May 9 over 1100m, slow going 4 len behind Raetihi carrying 55kg at $6. The run before that 4th of 7 at Yeppoon Bm65 on May 2 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Clocks Ticking carrying 60.5kg at $3.20. Impossible to entertain on recent form. |
10 COURTNEY BELLAMY |
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| 2 | 70321 |
KHUMBILA
BILL KENNING 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Ms J A Bell, W H Kenning, R M Donovan, P W Malpass & Bubbles Racing (Mgr: Mrs D L Walsh) Returns from a 34-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track Cl3-Sw April 21 over 1200m defeating Ready Tiger with 58.5kg at $3.60. The run before that made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 10 at this track Bm65 on April 14 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Lowlands with 58.5kg at $16. No reason why he cannot salute again. |
9 MS FIONA SANDKUHL |
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| 3 | x8325 |
READY TIGER
TONY COMERFORD 5YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG A J Spackman, A R Dean, C Promnitz, A A Katthagen, S N Nankervis, Mrs B R Denniss, R J Nankervis, J McGrath, Mrs D A Katthagen, A A Katthagen, Mrs T L Toye, Mrs L M Brennan, Miss A M Butts, A M Comerford Last start from last on the turn 5th of 7 at this track Bm70 on April 30 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Colours Of Autumn with 58.5kg at $9.50. The run before that 2nd of 12 at this track Cl3-Sw on April 21 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Khumbila carrying 60kg at $16. Thereabouts last time out. Should be right about the mark again. |
8 N THOMAS |
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| 4 | 65820 |
CHARTWELL
RHEIN SEWELL 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG R D Sewell, R C Sewell, Mrs K E Sewell & Ms B N G Sewell Last start from last on the turn second last of 13 at this track Hcp on May 8 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Smart Legend carrying 54.5kg at $26. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track Bm65 on April 30 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Line 'Em Up Loui with 58kg at $12. Hard to beat on his best form. |
2 R WIGGINS |
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| 5 | 18x80 |
SHOCKSTAR
BONNIE THOMSON 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Ebagoola Racing Third-up today. First-up ran last of 8 at this track Bm70 on April 14 over 1200m, 6 len behind Outsmarted carrying 57.5kg at $101. Second run from a spell ran last of 10 at Mt Garnet Hcp on May 2 over 1800m, 42 len behind Journalism with 55kg at $12. Must improve sharply. |
6 WANDERSON D'AVILA |
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| 6 | 35x48 |
SNITZAROO
STEPHEN BUSH 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Mrs M G Bush & S J Bush Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up second last in a small field at Bowen Hcp on April 11 over 1000m, slow going 2.75 len behind Raetihi with 55.5kg at $5.50. Last start 8th of 10 at Mt Garnet Bm60 on May 2 over 1000m, 7 len behind New Hampshire carrying 64kg at $14. Will need to improve significantly. |
5 MS P EDWARDS |
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| 7 | x1531 |
SPIRIT OF MAC
TRACY SIMMONS 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Mrs I A Connor & Mrs T L Simmons Last start won by 3 len at Mackay Cl3-Sw May 14 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Maikrow with 58.5kg at $3.60. The run before that got back early 3rd in a small field at Mackay Bm62 on May 1 over 1050m, 1.1 len behind Better Be Ready carrying 59.5kg at $6. In form and is a solid top-three hope. |
13 COURTNEY BELLAMY |
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| 8 | 66451 |
MAXIMUM POWER
GRAHAM HUGHES 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG G R Hughes, Mrs D R Hughes, R J Nash & Mrs S P Nash Returns from a 34-day let-up. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.7 len at this track 0 - 60 April 21 over 1000m defeating Coppabella Road carrying 60kg at $4. The start before that 5th of 10 at this track Bm65 on April 14 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind Lowlands with 57.5kg at $15. Draws well and another big run is in store. |
4 I FRY |
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| 9 | x1452 |
NORTHERNONTAP
BELYNDA KLIESE 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs B L Kliese & Miss T L Martin Most recently 2nd in a small field at Bowen Open Sw on May 10 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Roweiner's Dance carrying 56kg at $4.40. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at this track Bm65 on April 30 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Line 'Em Up Loui carrying 60kg at $7.50. Looms as a genuine threat. |
10 MS T CHAMBERS |
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| 10 | 116x9 |
BIGCAT
STEVEN ROYES 5YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG C N Hermann Second-up. First-up after about 18 months raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 11 at this track Bm60 on May 8 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Coppabella Road carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Tatura Mdn-Sw on May 23 2024 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Beaunified with 59.5kg at $14. Fitter but others rate better. |
1 C MC IVER |
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| 11 | x8327 |
IRRESISTIBLE FORCE
ALWYN BAILEY 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG R V McGee, A R Bailey, Cheeky Boys Racing (Mgr: B J Boske), Mrs D L Mcgee, D Sperring, F P Pittorino, Mrs G L Pittorino, W O R Thomas, C R Thomas, B Borusiewicz Jnr, J Bertoncini & B A Borusiewicz At the latest run 7th of 10 at Cairns Bm65 on May 15 over 1250m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Nolan carrying 59.5kg at $13. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Gordonvale Bm65-Hcp on May 9 over 1100m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind New Hampshire with 60.5kg at $2.80. Expected to go very well. |
7 MS L MORRISON |
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| 12 | 51392 |
CIFONELLI
GEORGINA HOLT 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Q 1 Racing (Mgr: M G B Saunders), M G B Saunders, D Ingram, M Mackney, N B McCann, WOAH (Mgr: R J Hartley), J L Chivers, Q 1 Racing Team (Mgr: M G B Saunders), A J McMahon, I J Hanson, K McMahon, L Matsen, A Hackett & G J Wilson Most recently 2nd of 11 at this track Bm60 on May 8 over 1000m, slow going 0.6 len behind Coppabella Road with 59.5kg at $8.50. The start before that from last on the turn 9th of 12 at this track Cl3-Sw on April 21 over 1200m, 3 len behind Khumbila carrying 58.5kg at $10. In the mix on best figures. |
12 AIDAN HOLT |
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| 13 | 6x331 |
CAPICELLA
STEPHEN BUSH 5YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG M G Bush & S J Bush At the latest run won by 0.9 len at Mt Garnet Bm60 May 1 over 1200m defeating Kickagoal Kenny carrying 58.5kg at $21. The start before that 3rd of 7 at Home Hill Cl3-Sw on April 18 over 1180m, 4 len behind Cyclone Coco carrying 59kg at $6.50. Likely to feel the pinch in this company. |
11 M ABE |
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| 14 | 246x0 |
INTRUDER
TONY COMERFORD 5YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG M Adornetto, L A Reys, C Promnitz, Mrs N J Promnitz, R J Nankervis, Ms A M Butts, A J Spackman, Mrs D A Katthagen, A L Dean, A A Katthagen, R A Denniss & S N Nankervis Second-up. First-up after five months second last of 11 at this track Bm60 on May 8 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Coppabella Road carrying 60.5kg at $9. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Toowoomba Cl1 on October 6 over 1300m, 0.7 len behind Hell Of A Lad carrying 59.5kg at $5. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two. |
3 ADAM SEWELL |
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| 15 | 7x057 |
TWIN TURBO
DARBY AMOS 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Mrs S Hammer Comes off a 42 day let-up. At the latest run second last of 8 at Scone Bm66 on April 13 over 1700m, 14 len behind Hammoon Sensation with 58.5kg at $11. The run before that 5th of 10 at Scone Bm66 on March 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Antilocapra with 59kg at $21. Hard to have. |
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