Gatton   09 May 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

ERROL AND ROCHELLE BACHMANN APPRENTICE RACE BENCHMARK 62 Handicap 1400m

Track: Good 4     Rail: +1m 800m-300m, True Remainder .  

Hot tempo expected from Barocco Bar and Fastheartbeat. Looks a wide open affair. BEEN A SECRET (8) is a very consistent conveyance who has hit the top-five in 15 of 16 starts to date including a confidence-building victory at Rockhampton last time out. Doesn't know how to put in a poor one and should be right there when the judge calls a halt. COSMIC BEAUTY (2) may have suffered from the dreaded second-up syndrome last time out but go on the strong Gold Coast win when resuming. Worth another chance. BAVARIAN LADY (13) is one from one around this circuit and has been right there in all five runs this campaign. Cannot be discounted. AMENOPHIS (5) strips fitter second-up from the spell and may earn some minor money. UNDER THE PALAIS (9) next in line with the claim. SUGGESTED PLAY: Been A Secret to go back-to-back.
1 12534 THIEF BY NIGHT
ROD HILTON
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
R J Hilton, C J Gabriel, C D Gibbins, D Zropf, D J Wyatt, L C Storrie & J Bell
At the latest run 4th of 10 at Jandowae Hcp on May 3 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Invahir with 55kg at $4.20. The race before that 3rd of 10 at Goondiwindi Botb Qual on April 12 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Elusive Eagle carrying 61.5kg at $10. Strong top-three chance.
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MITCH GORING
Tangerine, White Stars, Blue Cap
2 34x18 COSMIC BEAUTY
JEFF DUNN
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
S P Judge
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Gold Coast Bm58 April 11 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Beitsoo carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. Second-up 8th of 11 at Eagle Farm Cl3-Sw on April 26 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Tuff Tu Mus with 58kg at $26. Worth another try.
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COBI VITLER
Emerald Green, White Inverted Vee And Collar, Striped Sleeves, White Cuffs, Peak And Pom Pom
3 1355x BAROCCO BAR
EMMA FOUCHARD
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
D J Morgan
Resuming after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Alice Springs 0 - 64 November 23 over 1600m, 2 len behind Valley Prince with 59kg at $5.50. Previous preparation first-up won by neck Alice Springs Bm54 September 15 over 1400m defeating Nasty Streak carrying 61.5kg at $3.80. Later on.
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JADE HAMPSON
Cerise, White Lattice, Navy Blue Sleeves And Cap
4 56705 PHOENIX FLYER
BRENDON NEWPORT
9YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs A Robbins
Half-brother to Group 2 winner and Group 1 placed Bring Me Roses. Last start second last in a small field at Thangool Hcp on April 28 over 1400m, 11 len behind Legend Of Zorro with 55kg at $101. The run before that ran last of 11 at Alice Springs 0 - 62 on April 6 over 1600m, 47 len behind Mi Mijo carrying 61kg at $151. Unreliable and needs to do more.
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SARAH ROBBINS
Purple, Gold Star, Black Crossed Sashes And Sleeves, Gold Stars, Black Stripe Cap, Gold Stars
5 056x9 AMENOPHIS
PHILIP MINTER
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss K J Watterston, M B Flick, G L Leigh & Mrs J L Leigh
Second-up. First-up after five months ran last of 9 at Dalby Bm60 on April 26 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Hotfoot Performer carrying 60.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Kilmore Bm64 on November 1 over 1607m, 2 len behind Untethered carrying 60kg at $5.50. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
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GABRIELLE SEMMENS
Orange, Purple Seams, Quartered Cap
6 4549x CONNECTICUT
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG

Resumes after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Sunshine Coast Bm58 January 17 over 1800m, 9 len behind Medical Autocrat carrying 59kg at $11. When resuming last campaign sixth of 9 at Doomben Cl2 October 30 over 1350m, 6 len behind Tuff Tu Mus carrying 60kg at $19. Might need the run.
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LANDAN SYKES
Turquoise, Hot Pink GG Racing Logo, Diagonal Halves Sleeves, Hooped Cap
7 x8089 LADY SOAMES
KRIS LEES
4YO  B/BR  MARE 59.0KG
Australian Bloodstock, Two Fish Combo, Lees Racing Pty Ltd, R M Harvey, D L Nufer, G Morley, T Walters, S M Humphries, C J Burge, F J Elmer, M C Elmer, J Ashcroft, M W James, J Lovett, D A Simpson, M E Jones, Butter Wheel, M Newson & S Catania
At the latest run 9th of 11 at Ipswich F&M Bm65 on April 30 over 1240m, slow going 4 len behind Southern Charm carrying 60kg at $61. The start before that got back early 8th of 10 at Wyong F&M Bm64 on April 3 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Struff with 59kg at $61. Needs to lift.
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Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
8 33241 BEEN A SECRET
PAT WEBSTER
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
W J Bain & Mrs L M Bain
Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Rockhampton Cl1 April 11 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Bello Bello carrying 60kg at $2.80. Before that 4th of 12 at Toowoomba Cl1 on March 15 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Inspired Dream with 57.5kg at $5.50. Expected to be in the finish again.
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CHLOE LOWE
Yellow, Cerise Diagonal Spots, Sleeves And Spot On Cap
9 47782 UNDER THE PALAIS
RUBY CHATTERTON
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Miss R G Chatterton, J Pangnazio, A Chatterton & Z McLean
Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Toowoomba Bm60 on April 17 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Downey carrying 56kg at $6. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at Ipswich Cl5 on April 9 over 1350m, slow going 4 len behind Quothquan carrying 54kg at $51. Nice draw and worth some thought.
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MS FIONA SANDKUHL
White, Aqua Blue And Purple RGR Logo, Aqua Blue With Purple Diamonds Sleeves And Cap
10 7x576 MOOTESSA
WAYNE NUGENT
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
W P Nugent, B A Wilson, Mrs J Wilson, M C Wilson & D A Digney
Last start 6th of 12 at Doomben Bm68 on April 23 over 1350m, slow going 5 len behind Cinque Terre carrying 55kg at $26. The run before that got back early 7th of 10 at Doomben F&M Bm65 on April 4 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Casrock with 59kg at $8. Well placed and can improve sharply.
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JADE METCALFE
Red, Yellow W And Sleeves, Green Chevron Armbands, Quartered Cap
11 51022 BROOKLYN DAISY
MARK CURRIE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
J W McKeering
Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Toowoomba 3yo Bm62 on April 17 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind La Raza carrying 57kg at $17. The race before that 2nd of 9 at Toowoomba 3yo Bm60 on April 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Cole's Best carrying 58kg at $10. Has strong claims.
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BAILEY WHEELER
White, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Red And Royal Blue Striped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
12 x9700 GRANNY'S REWARD
ANTHONY COLLINS
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
A C F Collins, Mrs A P Seibel & D Seibel
Most recently second last of 14 at Warwick Bm58 on May 2 over 1500m, 6 len behind As Expected with 60kg at $31. The race before that 10th of 12 at Toowoomba Bm58 on April 27 over 1200m, 8 len behind Freeman carrying 61kg at $61. Disappointing of late and others rate better.
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COLLEEN KRAHNEN
Black, White Diamond Band, Red Sleeves With White Chevrons, Red Cap With White Diamonds
13 44123 BAVARIAN LADY
JOE GLEESON
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs K M Gleeson
Returns from a 49-day let-up. At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Ipswich Bm65 on March 21 over 1700m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind The Catch with 53.5kg at $19. The start before that 2nd of 8 at Toowoomba Bm58 on March 1 over 1625m, 5 len behind Earl Of Devon with 59kg at $9.50. Key runner.
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OLIVIA KENDAL
Black, White Maltese Cross, Red Sleeves And Cap
14 4x00x FASTHEARTBEAT
PAUL JENKINS
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
L K Wahlstrom, G D Pease, D R Foster, Mrs C M Foster, Mrs M A Wahlstrom, Mrs A P Pease, D O Pease
Resuming after a break of 11 months. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at this track Cl2 May 24 over 1100m, 8 len behind Smiling Zac carrying 58kg at $26. Previously first up; ran last of 11 at Kilcoy Bm58 May 3 2024 over 800m, soft track; 8 len behind Just Looking carrying 62kg at $8. Looking elsewhere.
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COREY SUTHERLAND
Gold, Black Quarters, Silver Fern, Black Sleeves, Gold Armbands, Quartered Cap
15 43x35 WAR TOO ALL
TREVOR THOMAS
5YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
T B & K J Thomas
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 3rd in a small field at Gympie Bm50 on April 5 over 1030m, 4.5 len behind Paper Cowboy with 61kg at $2.60. Second-up 5th of 8 at Eidsvold Bm60 on April 19 over 1030m, 3 len behind Sea Commits carrying 55kg at $4.80. Has the job ahead against this line-up.
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Purple, White Maltese Cross, Red Cap
16 9x8x3 SOVEREIGN DANE
STUART KENDRICK
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Kurrinda Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs G Driver), D Skoric, Ms V Torr, D J Wicks, C Norman, J Lewis, C F Eves, S A Jones, Mrs A Tilley, A Greenham, D J Kiernan, B McCarthy, E Ambrosoli, G P Carmody, Foulstone (Mgr: I J Foulstone), S P Howe, M D Death & T M Hanrahan
Having second run back today. Last start 3rd of 11 at Sunshine Coast Cl1 on April 6 over 1200m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Crown Guinea carrying 56kg at $17. At only start last preparation ran last of 8 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on September 8 over 1400m, 19 len behind Jubai Pride with 57kg at $9.50. Strips fitter and can earn a cheque.
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White, Pale Blue Star, Striped Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
17 42068 GREY IMPACT
LINDSAY GOUGH
4YO  GREY  MARE 56.0KG
M P A Bliss, Mrs V A Bliss, L R Cencig, D B Flynn, M T Flynn, I Pratt, G S Miles, Ms S M O'Connor, Mrs M E Crosthwaite, Ms A L Fitzgerald, Ms K A Mcleod, P H Rains, J A Leeney, J Barnes, L Gauci, Mrs L J Mulcahy, Mrs A C Neate, R C Jones, Mrs A Jones & H J Gough
At the latest run 6th of 8 at Doomben Nars F&M Cl1-Sw on April 16 over 1350m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Teesandcees Apply carrying 57kg at $9. The start before that second last of 12 at Eagle Farm Cl1 on March 12 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Rhuvaal carrying 56kg at $12. Sure to be thereabouts.
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Red, Purple And White Checked Band, Checked Armband And Checked Cap
18 84366 TOBA
REX LIPP
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs R J Lipp, R G Lipp, Miss K J Lipp, K F Cronan, Mrs S L Cronan, M J Cronan, Miss J L Flamank, M P Cavanagh, Miss R Last, Mrs K S Kearney, J Kearney & Mrs J A Wilson
Last start from last on the turn 6th of 8 at Sunshine Coast Cl5 on April 20 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Fat Fingers carrying 54kg at $10. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Bm68 on April 6 over 1400m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Ocean Alps with 56.5kg at $12. Will be harder to beat this time.
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BAILEY WHEELER
Royal Blue, Red Diamonds, Gold Sleeves And Cap
19 5454x BOLD HUSSAR
GARNETT TAYLOR
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
G W Cleary & Mrs R G Cleary
Gelding back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 7 at Rockhampton Bm68 December 31 over 1500m, soft track; 2.5 len behind General Wolffe with 55.5kg at $4.40. First up last campaign sixth of 11 at Sunshine Coast Bm62 July 21 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Turbulent carrying 59kg at $26. Expecting a strong run while fresh.
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LEAH MARTYN
White, Red Vee, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
20 49x90 CRYMENOTEARS
JESSE TOWNSEND
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
J G Townsend, S Peell, M Frohloff, H Perrem & J Gillett
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 9 at Doomben Cl3 on March 19 over 1200m, 8 len behind Certainlycan carrying 52.5kg at $81. Second-up second last of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Bm55 on April 5 over 1200m, 8 len behind Zouthur carrying 58.5kg at $51. Tested on recent form.
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Black, Aqua Vee And Armbands