Toowoomba   28 Mar 2025
 
GOING: H(10)

MNP SECURITY BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1100m

Track: Heavy 8   Rain (Max: 19)   Rail: True. (Pent: 6.10)  

Salt Lake Betty to set a strong early tempo joined by Lets Dance Jandy pushing on from an outside draw. Former Godolphin galloper RESTONICA (4) is having his first run for the new stable but will find this easier than what he faced in NSW and couldn't have been more impressive winning a recent trial here by over seven lengths. Looks set for a bright return. NORTHERNONTAP (3) gets 3kg off with the claim and is usually thereabouts. Top-three candidate on best form. DEPTH CHARGE (1) resumes here but has won two from three first-up and can run a race while fresh. KWAMI (6) loves this track and trip and is one for the exotics players. SUGGESTED PLAY: Restonica to return a winner.
1 0195x DEPTH CHARGE
MARK CURRIE
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs D T Currie, P W Ryan, H McKitrick, I P McKitrick, Ms J M Jones, R A Dengate, T P Lynch, A Mckellar, L A Albury, G D Zeller, A Savige, Mrs H Turner, Mrs K Newman, P Cheimardinov, Mrs H Rahn, Livinadream Racing (Mgr: B A Samuelsson), Mrs S L Bitmead & M Gallagher
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at Eagle Farm Cl5 October 23 over 1200m, 4 len behind Troika carrying 55.5kg at $10. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 len this track Bm62 July 20 over 1100m defeating Saddle Boy carrying 59.5kg at $3. Capable of big run.
13
JACE MCMURRAY
Yellow, Black Top Third And Sides, Savige Racing Logo, Checked Sleeves And Cap
2 11x31 STAROSHKA
MARK CURRIE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs D T Currie, K Costello, P J Canning, Miss P M Pugsley, H J P Esser, M R Transton, R E Transton, Livinadream Racing (Mgr: B A Samuelsson), T P Lorenz, Hawks Nest Eleven (Mgr: N Groves), M Costello & S B J Thoroughbreds (Mgr: S M Canda)
Half-brother to Group 2 winner Straight Charge. Third-up today. Resuming 3rd in a small field at Gold Coast Bm65 on February 15 over 1000m, slow going 2.25 len behind Greyzous carrying 60kg at $10. Last start won by a neck at this track Bm65 March 15 over 1050m defeating Who Shot Suzy carrying 57kg at $4.80. Key runner in this line-up.
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JACE MCMURRAY
White, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Red And Royal Blue Striped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
3 21152 NORTHERNONTAP
LINDSAY HATCH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Ares Racing Australia (Mgr: J T Horan), D C Fraser, D W Rolfe, J D Green, Goonthen (Mgr: J D Green), A Lo Surdo, A M Smith, J B Page, M A Fletcher, J Shiells, F G Hidasi, L G Tsaousis, D J White, W J Page, B J Butler, S O'Neill, P Hardeo, A M Camp, D Gilbert & Mrs M L Heath
Last start raced on the pace when 2nd of 8 at this track Bm70 on March 8 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Celestial Harbour carrying 55.5kg at $4.80. Before that from last on the turn 5th of 9 at Eagle Farm Bm70 on January 8 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Flag Hall carrying 58.5kg at $31. Should go well again.
5
COBI VITLER
Turquoise, Black Star, Diagonal Striped Sleeves
4 2127x RESTONICA
PAT WEBSTER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
L Berger, D Bourke, N Douglas, WATO Syndicate, K McShane, Fill The Esky, T Robinson, D Butler, L Butler, S Lucas, L Grady, D Grady, R Cavanagh, M Alibeyi, M Alibeyi, Little Bitta Racing, S McCormack, C Binge Snr, J Druce, L Benge.
Is first-up after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation seventh of 14 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Bm78 November 23 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind The Novelist carrying 54.5kg at $8. Previously first up; second of 11 at Newcastle Bm64 September 21 over 1250m, a long neck behind Princess Cruizer carrying 59kg at $2.30. Looks all set for a positive return.
2
LESLIE TILLEY
Black And White Checks, Purple Sleeves, White Cap
5 98774 XERRI
DEBORAH CORBETT
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs DL Corbett & S A C Corbett
At the latest run 4th of 7 at this track Bm65 on March 1 over 870m, 4.5 len behind Who Shot Suzy carrying 57kg at $26. The start before that 7th of 12 at this track Bm62 on February 16 over 1000m, 3 len behind Who Shot Suzy with 59kg at $51. Not going well enough. Hard to have.
6
SHANIA WILLIS
Old Gold, Purple Diabolo And Sleeves, Old Gold Chevrons And Cap, Purple Spot
6 12082 KWAMI
BRETT BAKER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
T S Bourke, C J Bourke, J P Bourke, Mrs L F Bourke, L D White, R L Emery, M G Coureas & M R Lederhose
At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at Ipswich Cl3 on March 13 over 1100m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Salt Lake Betty carrying 54.5kg at $14. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at this track Bm62 on February 16 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Who Shot Suzy with 61kg at $8.50. In the mix.
9
STACEY CALLOW
Purple, Gold Southern Cross, Diabolo Sleeves, Star Cap
7 37291 SALT LAKE BETTY
DESLEIGH FORSTER
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
N C Mayne & Mrs C M Mayne
At the latest run won by a long-neck at Ipswich Cl3 March 13 over 1100m in soft going defeating Kwami carrying 54.5kg at $7.50. The run before that raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 10 at Doomben Cl3-Sw on February 8 over 1110m, 7 len behind Termagant carrying 56.5kg at $19. Sure to be thereabouts.
6
SAMANTHA COLLETT
Red, Light Blue Hooped Sleeves, Yellow Cap
8 112x6 LETS DANCE JANDY
MATT KROPP
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M B E Moore, Mrs J S Davidson, Mrs C L Webber, T R Davidson, A S Davidson, M W Davidson, B Davidson, Mrs K J Moore, Miss C J Moore & Miss R B Moore
Second run back. First-up after three months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Gatton Bm62 on February 28 over 1075m, 2.75 len behind Prince Of Diamonds carrying 59kg at $13. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at this track Cl2 on October 5 over 1000m, 5 len behind That's An Extra with 54.5kg at $6.50. He has drawn poorly but is capable of testing this field.
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KELSEY LENTON
Red And White Stripes, Black Sleeves And Cap
9 55362 ADALIE
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
G M Goodrum, Miss S L Bird, J Sexton, Miss R L Pearson, H Day, Z J Parker, O W I Racing (Mgr: C J Gray), Mrs S L Payne, N J Payne, G W Spies, S A Latter, C G Geran, A C Munson, S Halliday, Mrs K Halliday, A Vesco & K Cleghorn
Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Warwick Bm65 on March 2 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Ma's Epic with 58kg at $6.50. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at this track Bm70 on February 16 over 1200m, 5 len behind Mean Approach with 56kg at $21. Place prospects appear best again.
7
NOZI TOMIZAWA
Turquoise, Hot Pink GG Racing Logo, Diagonal Halves Sleeves, Hooped Cap
10 79x40 AFFINITY FLYER
STEPHEN KIRKWOOD
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs A Ikin
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 12 at this track Bm62 on February 16 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Who Shot Suzy carrying 56.5kg at $11. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 11th of 13 at Eagle Farm Bm70 on March 15 over 1200m, 5 len behind Ser Joh carrying 56kg at $81. Tested again.
1
LIV O'DONNELL
Purple, Emerald Green Stripe, Stars Sleeves And Seams Cap
11 137x7 BELLA BABE
PHYLLIS KALINOWSKI
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
A Barrow
Second run back. First-up after two months ran last of 7 at this track Bm65 on March 1 over 870m, 6 len behind Who Shot Suzy with 57.5kg at $31. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 12 at Warwick Newmarket Bm70 on October 12 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Bad Education carrying 55.5kg at $21. No easier this time and not likely to threaten.
4
JUSTIN P STANLEY
Sky Blue, White Stars, Black Sleeves, White Stars, Sky Blue Cap, White Star
12 12605 CLIPPER SHIP
NICK KEAL
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
G E Nolan, C Keal, G Forde, T J Picone, W D Gannon & B J P Nelson
Returns from a 56-day let-up. Most recently second last in a small field at Sunshine Coast Bm62 on January 31 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Riviera Blue carrying 59.5kg at $3.90. The race before that raced on the pace before fading to run last of 10 at Doomben 0 - 65 on January 22 over 1630m, 6 len behind Archer's Game with 59kg at $13. Rates highly on best efforts and is worth including.
10
BAILEY WHEELER
Red, Black Diamond, Checked Sleeves, Black Diamonds Cap
13 2x692 GERETY
RIDGE WILSON
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
M K Storey, Miss S J Storey, Mrs P M Storey, Miss C G Storey, Rolozoba Racing (Mgr: M J Holt), A P Lacey & T R Lacey
Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Armidale Ctry Bm58 on February 27 over 1100m, neck behind Koondeeman with 58.5kg at $5.50. Before that second last of 10 at Walcha Lightning Hcp on February 7 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Mystery Lad with 55kg at $26. Prepared to risk in this line-up.
3
ROBBIE DOLAN
Yellow, Black Quarters
14 52207 ENCRYPTED ELEGANCE
REX LIPP
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
Fillies4eva (Mgr: Miss L Mulley)
At the latest run led to the turn then faded 7th of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm68 on March 1 over 1300m, 5 len behind Outsmarted carrying 55.5kg at $12. The race before that second last of 13 at Eagle Farm F&M Bm70 on February 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Valetudo with 57kg at $19. Better than that last run and expected to take running down.
4
CEJAY GRAHAM
Yellow, Black Sash And Sleeves, Red Cap
15 59554 ROWDASH
MATT KROPP
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Ms K S Kropp & Mrs R E Kliese
Most recently 4th of 12 at this track Bm65 on March 15 over 1300m, 3 len behind Don't Diss Around carrying 52kg at $41. Before that 5th of 11 at this track Bm58 on March 8 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Galway Hussler carrying 56kg at $26. Others going much better leading into this.
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CEJAY GRAHAM
Blue, White Vee And Sleeves, Blue Armbands, White Cap
16 21564 BUTT HEADS
MICHAEL NOLAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
P R Reedy & Mrs Y F Reedy
Most recently in a small field at this track Bm65 on March 15 over 1050m, 4 len behind Staroshka with 56kg at $7.50. The start before that 6th of 10 at this track Cl2 on March 1 over 1200m, 3 len behind Monazel with 57kg at $9.50. Can feature in the finish.
12
GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
Royal Blue And White Diamonds, Aqua Sleeves