Eagle Farm   12 Mar 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

XXXX GOLD BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1200m

Track: Soft 7   Rain (Max: 26)   Rail: +10m Entire. (Pent: 6.16)  

Expecting Duntroon Lass to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sprint course. TRY EVERYTHING (6) has been mixing her form but was not too far from the winner here last start. She is fit and capable of a top 3 finish in another very even contest. VINDICTA (16) won a trial before failing to fire fresh up at Doomben after suffering from heat stress. A wet track will suit her, and she can make amends. Each-way. UNTOUCHABLE LEGEND (9) has had her racing well-spaced since winning fresh up and was a solid fourth at the Sunshine Coast a month ago. She handles a wet track and is well worth including in all combinations. DEPUTIZE (8) tends to mix his form but off a five-week let-up he looks one of the better chances. EXTESSIVE (11) has minor claims with the blinkers back on. SUGGESTED PLAY: Try Everything each-way.
1 x8467 AIR MARSHAL
RENITA BEATON
8YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
T L Schmetzer, J S Streat, T Mcfadzean, J Teaupa, A Ngu, G T Campbell, T Mahe, G Fifita, A P Crowe, B A Phillpot, R A Villiva & M Orford
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 7th of 11 at Ipswich Cl5 on February 12 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Surfers Royale with 56kg at $20. The start before that ran last in a small field at Sunshine Coast Cl5 on January 31 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Tavistorm with 56.5kg at $6. Thereabouts last time but unlikely to test the top few.
5
DAN MC GILLIVRAY
Deep Navy Blue, White Diagonal Half, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
2 340x0 HOOT 'N' HOLLER
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
5YO  BROWN  MARE 60.0KG
First Light Racing Pty Ltd, Mrs J A Turnor, S J V , S Q Racing, Eight Ball Racing , PROF P J Little, Mrs S Little, G Cummings, Mrs J R Cummings, C R Windon, Mike Honcho, M McNally, Taubro Racing , P Philipson, Mrs C Goldsworthy, K F McCarthy, S G McCarthy, F L R Renaissance & Flying Mustang Pegasus
SCRATCHED.
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Navy Blue, Gold And White Crescent, Gold Cap
3 2x083 RIVER RIBBLE
GILLIAN HEINRICH
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Heinrich Bloodstock (Mgr: T C Heinrich)
Dual acceptor. Last start 3rd of 7 at Sunshine Coast Cg&E Cl1 on February 23 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Rothesay's Lad carrying 57.5kg at $10. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Cg&E Bm65 on January 31 over 1200m, 3 len behind Cracker Essgee carrying 60kg at $16. SCRATCHED.
1
M RODD
Black, Pink Horseshoes, Pink Sleeves, Black Cap, Pink Horseshoes
4 44756 APRIL IN AUGUSTA
KELLY SCHWEIDA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
G A Betts, G P Corcoran, K S Swindail, T D Dall'Osto, D Kemp, R Chesini, G Govan, C D Hay, J Bolton, Mrs K M Swindail, Mrs H Swindail, A Craig, C J Betts, Mrs S Goldie, B H Goldie, L J A Nelson & T Armit
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 6th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Bm70 on February 23 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Tavis Town with 57.5kg at $14. The start before that did the work up front then tired 5th of 8 at Ipswich Cl5 on February 5 over 1350m, slow going 2 len behind Northern Decree with 55kg at $8.50. SCRATCHED.
14
Orange, Purple Cap
5 0x951 GREYZOUS
TOBY EDMONDS & STEPHEN MCLEAN
4YO  GREY  MARE 59.0KG
Lucky Clover Thoroughbreds, G C Lederhose, R J Prineas, N P Baratta, R J Lock, J G Bhujoharry, R J Routh, B Mead, D Nieling, M Staal, C Rachow, P D Miers, P Crolla, Mrs M Crolla, K R Green, Mrs P E Kelly, K H Walsh, Kist Racing , Lucky Clover RSR & A Passante.
Most recently favourite; won by 0.5 len at Gold Coast Bm65 February 15 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Platinum Lies with 57.5kg at $2.70. Before that eased back early on 5th of 10 at Gold Coast Bm68 on January 24 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Action King carrying 56.5kg at $7. SCRATCHED.
7
RYAN MALONEY
White, Green And Purple Lucky Clover Thoroughbreds Logo, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
6 41618 TRY EVERYTHING
TONY GOLLAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Eureka Stud (Mgr: S C Mcalpine)
Most recently from last on the turn 8th of 13 at this track F&M Bm70 on February 15 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Valetudo carrying 57kg at $21. Before that came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a long-neck at Doomben Bm62 January 27 over 1110m defeating Salt Lake Betty with 57kg at $9. Hard to beat on her best form.
1
EMILY LANG
Gold, Black Stripes, Red Sleeves
7 15x41 CELESTIAL HARBOUR
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Markham , G S Mellors, O W I Racing (Mgr: C J Gray), Four Bees Racing No. 1 , Miss H C Winter, M K Hawkins, B S Anderson, J R Giles, Jake , K W Cockburn, G M Goodrum, Miss S L Bird, S Shepherd, K Day, G W Donnellan, S M Goodrum, K J O'Brien, W D Hounslow, B J O'Callaghan & P Kyranides
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 4th in a small field at Toowoomba Bm70 on February 22 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Shows A Sign carrying 55kg at $3.60. Second run from a spell won by 1.3 len at Toowoomba Bm70 March 8 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Northernontap with 56kg at $12. Found her best form now. SCRATCHED.
6
ANGELA JONES
Turquoise, Hot Pink GG Racing Logo, Diagonal Halves Sleeves, Hooped Cap
8 x1816 DEPUTIZE
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs A C Nicholas, Mrs ME McKenzie & D J McKenzie
Useful type. Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Beaudesert Cl3 on February 6 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Chief Witness carrying 58kg at $2.70. The start before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.2 len at Ipswich Bm58 January 7 over 1100m defeating Artie Pantz carrying 59.5kg at $4.40. Cannot be discounted.
7
JAG GUTHMANN-CHESTER
Lime Green, Tangerine V, Tangerine Cap, Lime Green Pom Pom
9 7x104 UNTOUCHABLE LEGEND
PETER ROBL
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Legend Racing (Mgr: K K Ho)
Comes here off a 31-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 9 at Sunshine Coast Bm62 on February 9 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind Wanganeen with 60kg at $4. Before that second last of 12 at this track Bm70 on January 18 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Hurts So Good carrying 54.5kg at $5.50. Thereabouts last time out. Each way value.
3
M HARLEY
White, Red Epaulettes And Armbands, Striped Cap
10 279x4 AFFINITY FLYER
STEPHEN KIRKWOOD
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs A Ikin
Second run back. First-up after seven months 4th of 12 at Toowoomba Bm62 on February 16 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Who Shot Suzy with 56.5kg at $11. Previously second-up settled well back; won by a nose at Dalby Bm60 June 4 over 1200m in soft going defeating Galeka carrying 59kg at $7. SCRATCHED.
3
KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
Purple, Emerald Green Stripe, Stars Sleeves And Seams Cap
11 63094 EXTESSIVE
KRIS LEES
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Australian Bloodstock, G P Nixon, L G Nixon, A W Brooks, N B Whatmore, D R McAleenan, Ms JA Halverson, B F P Thoroughbreds, N P Williams, M Tildsley, J Karlovsky, S M Humphries, D W G Green, Racewinners (Mgr: S L Dowling), Z T Roddy, J Ashcroft, S I T T Racing, Tiger Tess & D Gogovski
Most recently 4th of 11 at Gold Coast Bm60 on February 15 over 1300m, slow going 3 len behind Scud carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. Before that second last of 10 at Doomben Cl4 on January 27 over 1350m, 3 len behind I See You Coming carrying 54kg at $15. Well placed and gets her chance to break through.
6
CODY COLLIS
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Check Sleeves And Cap
12 54521 VALETUDO
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
C J Waller, N Greenhalgh, Mrs M Greenhalgh, Magic Bloodstock, Mystery Downs, Mrs C Cook, CGO Racing, Paramount Racing, M Ive, Mrs R Ive, Widden Stud, M J Zhang
Racing well. Most recently came from midfield and won by a long-neck at this track F&M Bm70 February 15 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Miss Bayles with 55kg at $6.50. Before that 2nd of 11 at Doomben Bm60 on January 27 over 1350m, 2 len behind Bucks Fizz with 58kg at $4.40. SCRATCHED.
2
DAMIEN THORNTON
Lime Green, Dark Green Shamrock, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
13 43472 ROSE OF SHIRAZ
GILLIAN HEINRICH
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Heinrich Bloodstock (Mgr: Miss T C Heinrich)
Dual acceptor. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Gold Coast Bm60 on February 15 over 1300m, slow going 0.8 len behind Scud with 59.5kg at $8.50. Before that 7th of 12 at Doomben 0 - 65 on January 22 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Caspernova carrying 57.5kg at $26. SCRATCHED.
19
JADEN LLOYD
Black, Pink Horseshoes, Pink Sleeves, Black Cap, Pink Horseshoes
14 5x818 LIMAHULI
BEN HULL
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
T J R Mullen, M Stinton & L Waller
Most recently from last on the turn 8th of 11 at Doomben 3yo Hcp on February 22 over 1110m, 3.5 len behind Dream Smart with 56kg at $101. The run before that settled well back; won by a head at Gold Coast Cl1 February 8 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Zouthur with 58.5kg at $16. SCRATCHED.
9
Hot Pink, Royal Blue Halves And Cap, Hot Pink Pom Pom
15 4269x I AM A MARVEL
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M J Fry, G J Griffiths, G J Anderson, J D Kennedy, R B Kennedy, P Kennedy, D K Fauids, M Curcio, D M Skinner, L A Kennedy, D I Williamson, Mrs E J Kilminster, J G Kilminster, G N Franklin, G Sclippa, A L Hamilton, K Clarke, J L Smart, D Hall & S Sclippa
Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at Sunshine Coast Cl3-Sw November 16 over 1400m, in the wet; 15 len behind Transatlantic with 58.5kg at $26. Previously first up; eighth of 10 at Sunshine Coast Cg&E Bm60 September 1 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Lost His Beans with 60.5kg at $10. Will find this tougher than what he was up against prior to a spell and hard to see him improving enough to feature in this.
4
CEJAY GRAHAM
Pink, Black Checks And Sleeves, Checked Cap
16 292x9 VINDICTA
JACK BRUCE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Cunningham Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: M Cunningham), A P Roberts, M J Arnell, X E N Cunningham, I G Mathieson, Ms D L Gill, B W Taylor, Ms E R Taylor, N J Toohey & J A Wilson
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after 11 months sat on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 12 at Doomben Cl1-Sw on February 8 over 1200m, 7 len behind Surprise Honey carrying 60kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Hcp on January 27 2024 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Highbar carrying 55kg at $7. Strips fitter and is among the chances.
2
JAKE BAYLISS
Navy, Gold Sash, Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
17 271x0 PALANTUS
GILLIAN HEINRICH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Heinrich Bloodstock (Mgr;T C Heinrich)
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after nearly two years 11th of 13 at Gold Coast Bm65 on February 8 over 1200m, 6 len behind Smart Recognition with 58.5kg at $41. Previously second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Ballarat 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 14 2023 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Spare Coin carrying 58kg at $2. SCRATCHED.
8
Black, Pink Horseshoes, Pink Sleeves, Black Cap, Pink Horseshoes
18 4524x SCRIPT WRITER
CHRIS ANDERSON
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Anderson Racing (Mgr: C M Anderson)
First-up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 11 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 November 10 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Zhuang Shi with 58kg at $6.50. When resuming last campaign ninth of 12 at Doomben Cg&E Bm65 April 3 over 1200m, 3 len behind Mount Fuji with 58kg at $17. SCRATCHED.
13
Red, Black And White Checked Sash, White Pom Pom
19 847x8 CHILLIWACK
GILLIAN HEINRICH
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Heinrich Bloodstock (Mgr: Miss T C Heinrich)
Second run back. First-up after seven months got back early 8th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Bm62 on February 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Cartwheels with 57kg at $31. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Doomben Cl5 on March 6 2024 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Bubba's Bay with 54kg at $21. SCRATCHED.
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Black, Pink Horseshoes, Pink Sleeves, Black Cap, Pink Horseshoes
20 17x29 DUNTROON LASS
JIMMY DOWNES
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Christmas Creek T'Breds (Mgr: M R Downes)
Third-up today. Resuming sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Warwick Bm62 on February 4 over 1100m, 1.0 len behind Flank Speed carrying 58kg at $2.80. Second-up sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 11 at Gold Coast Bm60 on February 15 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Scud carrying 57kg at $9. This looks tough.
8
COBI VITLER
Light Green, Cerise George Cross, Armbands And Cap With Green Pom Pom