Doomben   01 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

MORETON HIRE BENCHMARK 85 Handicap 1600m

Track: SOFT6   Rain (Max: 24)   Rail: +0.5m Entire. (Pent: 6.22)  

Strong tempo assured from Flashing Steel and This'llbetheone leading the charge. VICTORY WIN (10) loves this track and trip with two wins and a second from just three attempts and will strip fitter second-up from the spell. Respect from the Neasham/Archibald barn. The well-named TENZING (1) gets 3kg weight relief with the claim and may earn some minor money. MIRACLE SPIN (4) brings NSW formlines to the table and any push in betting must be respected. THIS'LLBETHEONE (6) won two starts ago then back to earth last time when fourth over 1600m at Eagle Farm. In the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Victory Win to live up to the name.
1 x0213 TENZING
TONY GOLLAN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Australian Bloodstock, D C Crane, A J Blackshaw, M Ahmet, L Rinaldo, A W Rohde, R D Ferrari, S Barry, J Grice, O M Barry, R I Darrah, G W Voller, V Awramenko, Mrs D M Voller, T A Lord, Supreme Thoroughbred Stud, Mansell Family Racing, TBA Syndicate, D L Edwards & Tenzing
At the latest run sat on the pace when 3rd of 10 at Eagle Farm Cl6 on March 1 over 1600m, 3 len behind Rising Pacific with 59.5kg at $4.80. Before that came from midfield and won by 0.9 len at Eagle Farm Bm85 February 15 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Cunnamulla Fella carrying 57.5kg at $3.20. Will be charging home late.
3
CODY COLLIS
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
2 53540 JETTY
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Strong Bloodstock (Mgr: B Armstrong), Fremia Racing (Mgr: B J Freeman), J Ayers, J Boyle, C Buchanan, L W Chapman, D Ford, M J Hinton, J J Hinton, G B Kemister, Mrs A L Lowry, P J Lowry, G J Mcdonald, B Clegg & Yappy Daze (Mgr: G Hynes)
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently raced on the speed throughout before fading 11th of 13 at this track Hcp on February 22 over 1615m, 5 len behind Kronenbourg carrying 54kg at $9.50. The race before that 4th of 12 at Eagle Farm Bm85 on February 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Tenzing carrying 60.5kg at $19. Not a good sign last start so looking elsewhere.
9
BAILEY WHEELER
Navy Blue, Strong Bloodstock Logo, Navy Blue Sleeves, White And Old Gold Chevrons, Old Gold Cap
3 074x8 MISSISSIPPI PRINCE
BRENT GRAY
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs V M Gray, M Doohan, Miss S Gray, S R Gray & Mrs S Doohan
Second run back. First-up after six months raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at Gold Coast Gold Jewel on March 15 over 1400m, 4 len behind Red Defcon carrying 59kg at $15. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Eagle Farm in the LR Spear Chief on June 8 over 1500m, 3 len behind Yellow Brick with 53kg at $61. Unlikely to pose a threat here.
3
SAMANTHA COLLETT
Green, White Fern, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
4 832x7 MIRACLE SPIN
MATTHEW SMITH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ronball Syndicate (Mgr: A McGregor), Letmar Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: L F Durney), F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, G Alloggia, Mrs P Alloggia, N McKinley, T C Eddy, W D King & P M Mahony
Second run back. First-up after seven months second last of 8 at Newcastle in the G3 Ncle Stakes on March 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Sandpaper with 54kg at $31. Previously second-up won by 2.25 len at Randwick Bm78 December 30 2023 over 1600m defeating Louisville with 59kg at $6.50. Expecting him to kick on with that first run out of the way.
8
KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
White, Mauve Checks, Green Sleeves And Cap
5 x3671 SOLAR APEX
LINDSAY HATCH
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Ares Racing Australia, P Picknell, T C Wilkinson, M G Dewhurst, M R King, D Lowe, Jack Bruce Racing (Mgr: J P Bruce), Mrs N A Mills, C Mills, T J Hammond, G Smith, Ms K Donnelly, S Armstrong, W G J Croton, P C Woodward, TMR Rawlins, Miss L M Chamberlain, W D Pedersen, G Maguire & J L Chivers
At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by a neck at Eagle Farm Bm78 March 12 over 1600m in soft going defeating Russian Roni carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. The start before that ran last of 7 at this track Cl6 on February 1 over 1600m, 4 len behind Torabella with 56.5kg at $26. Racing well now and can win again.
7
N CALLOW
Turquoise, Black Star, Diagonal Striped Sleeves
6 7x814 THIS'LLBETHEONE
JACK BRUCE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Jack Bruce Racing (Mgr: J P Bruce), D J Ayliffe, G Benson, M G Billington, C Boyce, Ms J H Castree, D P Courtney, M Dunleavy, R J Hunter, S A Hunter, M I Nelson, J M Roberts, D Germaine, Taylor Peterson (Mgr: S W Taylor), J W O'Kearney, S Gallagher, D Yeates & N Lillie
Last start 4th in a small field at Eagle Farm Hcp on March 22 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Rising Pacific with 53.5kg at $17. Before that won by 0.8 len at Sunshine Coast Hcp February 28 over 1400m defeating Singer Sargent carrying 54kg at $5.50. Has ability and can bounce back.
1
EMILY LANG
Maroon, Navy Seams And Cap
7 x8321 TOESONTHENOSE
JACK BRUCE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Tricolours Racing & Syndications, C Pickford, D Ryan, A Lloyd Jones, S Aboud, Shamrock Racing, K Guilfoyle, J Mcclelland, M Barry, B Arlington, S Jolly, W Fletcher, D McLusky, Mrs S Meehan, D Charlton, J Wade, Carney Racing, Mellor Richardson Racing, S Newman & I Turbet
Most recently favourite; won by a head at Gold Coast Hcp March 22 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Badgers Nuts with 56kg at $1.80. Before that 2nd of 9 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on March 1 over 1400m, nose behind Set To Shine carrying 59kg at $7. Will prove hard to beat.
3
M HARLEY
Black, Tricolours Logo
8 318x6 FLASHING STEEL
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
O T I Racing , Miss MF Cox, P Hickman, Lucky Eight Racing, Dawast Racing, Dr J R Ramsay, J K Wallace, Meant To Be Lucky, T R Black, Wollongong Wizard Sticks, Beartown 25 , R B Barnham, L Webb, Ms D McKeown, OTI Flashing Steel, M J Taylor, S R Britten & M Aitken
Second run back. First-up after five months 6th of 12 at Gold Coast Cl6 on March 15 over 1400m, 3 len behind Shihab carrying 57.5kg at $41. Previously second-up 9th of 15 at Randwick Bm78 on June 8 over 1400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind War Eternal with 60.5kg at $51. Prefer to see him back in form.
2
JAG GUTHMANN-CHESTER
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
9 6x877 HYDE
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
P A Colley, M F Ko, M J Hyde, Miss M F Cox, Mrs L Davis, Mrs K Lesser, D Rosner, Hon. G J Williamson, B M Jackson, Miss E N Bridgement, Mrs J L Farah, Mrs D L Mills, RKH Thoroughbreds (Mgr: R K Hamer) & Tuakana Racing No. 7 (Mgr: K Pearson)
Most recently 7th of 13 at Gold Coast Qlty on March 15 over 1800m, 5 len behind That's Molly with 52.5kg at $9. The start before that 7th of 9 at this track Hcp on February 8 over 1600m, 7 len behind Dune Forty Five with 52kg at $26. Looking elsewhere.
6
DAN MC GILLIVRAY
Navy Blue, Pale Pink Epaulettes And Cap
10 211x6 VICTORY WIN
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
S Man
Second-up. First-up after seven months 6th of 11 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on March 15 over 1400m, 3 len behind Space Tracker carrying 60.5kg at $5. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at Sunshine Coast Cl3 June 9 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Persevere with 56.5kg at $3.30. Expecting a much better run today.
6
CEJAY GRAHAM
Navy Blue, Pale Pink Epaulettes And Cap
11 65212 IMATRUESTAR
LAWRIE MAYFIELD-SMITH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
G B Jobson, Ms D Varrica & P D Branch
Most recently settled towards the rear 2nd of 11 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on March 15 over 1400m, head behind Space Tracker carrying 58.5kg at $4.60. The race before that won by 0.5 len at Eagle Farm Cl3 March 1 over 1600m defeating Jenni Moreese carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. Tough to beat.
6
ROBBIE DOLAN
Turquoise, Black Vee And Armbands, Hooped Cap
12 23211 RED DEFCON
MATT KROPP
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
J P Wagstaff
At the latest run settled well back; won by 1.0 len at Gold Coast Gold Jewel March 15 over 1400m defeating Ready For Anything with 54kg at $7. The race before that settled well back; won by a head at this track Cl6-Sw February 22 over 1350m defeating Naval Trader carrying 53.5kg at $5. Jumps in distance and faces a tougher assignment this time but you can't knock winning form.
9
CEJAY GRAHAM
Blue, White Vee And Sleeves, Blue Armbands, White Cap
13 5x818 SUPER CHILLED
CHRIS WALLER
5YO  B/BR  MARE 53.0KG
P G Kelly, Mrs S R Kelly, J M Kelly, Mrs A D Kelly, J F Kelly, Mrs J M Kelly, M G Monks & Mrs J M Monks
At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm80 on March 15 over 1820m, 3.5 len behind Kipling's Journey with 56kg at $26. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len at Ipswich Bm70 February 12 over 1690m on a rain affected track defeating Texas with 59kg at $2.80. Faces another tough task.
4
DAMIEN THORNTON
Black, White Checks, Black Sleeves, White Cap
14 72035 SHARP DAZZLER
TONY & MADDYSEN SEARS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
Mrs S E Wee
Last start 5th of 12 at Gold Coast Bm70 on March 15 over 1700m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Tuhinga with 60kg at $7. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Gold Coast Cl4 on February 22 over 1800m, slow going 1.5 len behind Archers Reign with 58kg at $4.40. Unlikely he'll trouble this lot.
5
RON STEWART
Bottle Green, Gold Star, Lime Green Sleeves, Bottle Green Cap With Gold Star
15 33152 JONNY DA WOLF
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 52.0KG
G S Miles, G J Brown, C J Canavan, D A Watson, D B Flynn, M T Flynn, T Ellison, Mrs S Ellison, Ms A Javier & M W Cruse
Most recently 2nd in a small field at Eagle Farm Cl2-Sw on March 12 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind She's Got Veuve with 60kg at $2.05. Before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 5th of 14 at this track Bm70 on February 22 over 1615m, 4 len behind Shadow Power with 58.5kg at $3.50. Can improve again. Well placed and looks tough to stop.
10
ANGELA JONES
Hot Pink, Navy Blue Checked Band, Yellow Sleeves, Navy Blue And Yellow Checked Cap