Kilcoy 12 Apr 2025
GOING: H(9)
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LADBROKES KILCOY DIGGERS CUP BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1200m Track: HVY9 Rail: True. |
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Expecting Prince Of Diamonds to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sprint course. KRAKARIB (1) has yet to hit his straps in this campaign, and his last couple of starts have been on a poly track. He is better suited to the turf, and with the blinkers back on, at this easier level, he is the one to beat. BECAMO (4) was only half a length from the winner when runner-up at the Sunshine Coast nearly 4 weeks ago. That sort of form will make him hard to beat in this. SUPER DUCK (2) drops right down in class from his first 2 runs back from a spell in the city. He likes the track, which is an advantage, and a form reversal is expected. APOLLO TEN (7) capped off some sound form with an all the way win at Beaudesert nearly 4 weeks ago. Similar front-running tactics would make him hard to peg back around this circuit. SUGGESTED PLAY: Krakarib to win.
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| 1 | x9757 |
KRAKARIB
ADAM CAMPTON 4YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes), M J Holme, J Bottomley, M Reed, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: G Diamond), J Ballard, S W Bartels, M J Batterham, M J Ey, S N Horgan, D N Gillies, D Harrigan, Mrs D Kruger, J Marshall, K Field, Mrs C Thom, M Trussell, B Wheatley & Donalds Racing Ribchester 1 & 2 At the latest run 7th of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Bm70 on April 5 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Galaxy General with 59.5kg at $6. The run before that 5th of 9 at Gold Coast Poly Hcp on March 29 over 1050m, 4.5 len behind La Amigo with 54kg at $10. Has ability and gets a chance to show his best. |
4 LUKE P DEMPSEY |
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| 2 | 50x08 |
SUPER DUCK
MICHAEL HEMMINGS 5YO BROWN GELDING 61.0KG Bileena Stud (Mgr: Mrs N R Hemmings), F J Natoli, A F Natoli, K Strange, A D Lewis, N E Richards & Ms K L Robertson Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 13 at Eagle Farm Bm70 on March 15 over 1200m, 7 len behind Ser Joh with 59.5kg at $101. Second run from a spell sat on the pace before fading 8th of 11 at Doomben Nmw on April 1 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind John Rambo with 56kg at $101. Profiles nicely. Great chance to atone. |
5 ROB THORBURN |
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| 3 | 716x1 |
PRINCE OF DIAMONDS
PAUL HILL 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Ms K L Hill & P D Hill Second run back. Comes off a 43-day let-up. First-up after seven months won by a nose at Gatton Bm62 February 28 over 1075m defeating Galway Hussler carrying 56.5kg at $31. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at this track Cg&E Bm58 on May 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Anarchy with 57.5kg at $10. Can double the dose. |
11 KAYLA JOHNSTON |
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| 4 | x0262 |
BECAMO
SHAUN DWYER 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG B R Potter & Ms R S Mason Dual acceptor. Most recently raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on March 16 over 1200m, slow going 0.5 len behind Summer Soiree carrying 58.5kg at $5. Before that 6th of 10 at Doomben Cl4 on February 26 over 1350m, 1.5 len behind Chief Witness carrying 54kg at $6. Hard to beat on the back of that sort of form. |
8 TIFFANI BROOKER |
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| 5 | 26050 |
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 At the latest run ran last of 12 at Toowoomba Bm65 on March 28 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 116 len behind Adalie carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. The race before that second last in a small field at Sunshine Coast Bm62 on January 31 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Riviera Blue with 59.5kg at $3.90. Can atone for a modest effort last time. |
1 COREY SUTHERLAND |
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| 6 | 125x2 |
BOLD JULIUS
JACK BRUCE 4YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), BBT Caesarissa (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), N Matthews, D Storey, A McGuinness, R Ramsay, M Guillemain, E Quinn, C Anthony, J Hornick, J Hornick, D Hornick, A Ralston, D Ralston, Wallis Ait Pty Ltd & M Cassidy Resumes. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at Gold Coast Poly Bm65 August 3 over 1150m, 6 len behind Sonny Daze with 57.5kg at $5. First up last campaign ran last of 10 at Randwick Kensington Bm72 February 14 2024 over 1000m, 7 len behind Confess Our Dreams with 54kg at $26. Expecting a strong run fresh. |
8 KIRK MATHESON |
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| 7 | x7451 |
APOLLO TEN
PAUL BUTTERWORTH 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Mrs M J Butterworth, M R Blyth, Mrs M Blyth, B C Walker, A Pearce, B J Ryan, G H Parker, M J L Randall, J L Lefevre, A Pearce, A L Spanos, N Zangari, Jansala (Mgr S F Wishart) Useful gelding. Most recently won by 1.75 len at Beaudesert Bm55 March 17 over 1100m defeating Guerrera with 59.5kg at $7. Before that 5th of 8 at Gold Coast Cl2 on February 22 over 1015m, slow going 1.75 len behind Miss Personality with 55.5kg at $21. Impressed last start and can go on with it. |
7 M HELLYER |
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| 8 | 63272 |
SEERESS
LEIGH WANLESS 7YO BAY MARE 56.0KG L Wanless Returns from a 62-day let-up. Most recently made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Sunshine Coast Bm58 on February 9 over 1600m, 3 len behind Kilna carrying 57.5kg at $16. The race before that 7th of 12 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on January 18 over 2200m, 8 len behind Habeebah carrying 52kg at $91. Is not out of this. |
9 MINONETTE KENNEDY |
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| 9 | 78845 |
SMOOTH FLIGHT
STEPHANIE SIXTUS 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG A Cavallaro Dual acceptor. Most recently 5th of 11 at Toowoomba Bm58 on April 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Downey with 57kg at $31. The run before that 4th of 10 at Beaudesert Bm62 on March 17 over 1100m, 3 len behind Oberoi Princess with 57kg at $151. Tested again. |
3 SARIAH CHAMPKIN |
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| 10 | 4678x |
SPIRIT OF STORM
S & A BARLING 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG J Farrell Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at Eagle Farm in the LR Just Now December 7 over 1300m, 7 len behind Danny's St Darci carrying 54kg at $201. Previous preparation first-up won by head Newcastle 3yo+ Mdn November 26 2023 over 900m defeating Olimba with 57kg at $2.50. Expecting a strong run fresh. |
3 BRANDON LERENA |
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| 11 | 405x6 |
QUADRI
BEN ROBINSON 5YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG Miss E J Langbecker & B R Langbecker Second run back. First-up after 11 months 6th of 11 at Grafton Bm58 on March 22 over 1106m, on heavy track; 1.5 len behind Snow Falcon carrying 57kg at $41. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Doomben Cl2 on March 13 2024 over 1350m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Valantino Roc carrying 58kg at $13. Include in all combinations. |
2 AMY GRAHAM |
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| 12 | 23x64 |
DIVINE GEM
BRENDAN JONES 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG B J Jones, G K Drewett, A D Browning, B Barnes, Mrs D L Coates, M A Stuart & J S Verheijen Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Cl1 on March 16 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Lady Lucifer with 58kg at $18. Second-up 4th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm62 on March 30 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Mio Sorrento with 57kg at $5. Each way value. |
6 N THOMAS |
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| 13 | 5x11x |
HURRICANE HALL
TONY HAYDON 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG T J Haydon & Miss M Kelly Resuming. Finished off last preparation won by head Nanango Bm55 December 14 over 1200m slow track defeating Flick carrying 60.5kg at $4.20. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 0.8 len Gympie Bm55 November 23 over 1170m defeating Braidwood Queen with 59kg at $3.50. Watch the markets. |
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| 14 | 08603 |
MAYBE SMART
BRIAN GENTLE 5YO B/BR MARE 54.0KG P D Gray & Mrs P M Gray Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 13 at Grafton Bm58 on March 16 over 1400m, slow going 1.3 len behind Next Pay Run with 53kg at $31. The start before that second last of 12 at Ipswich Cl3 on March 13 over 1100m, slow going 5 len behind Salt Lake Betty with 51kg at $101. Not today. |
10 COLLEEN KRAHNEN |
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