Toowoomba   31 May 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

BLACK TRUCK & AG BENCHMARK 58 Handicap 1300m

Track: Soft 5   Rain (Max: 15)   Rail: +5m Entire. (Pent: 6.00)  

Moet At Midnight has good early speed and can set a decent tempo. ARCTIC BEAR (1) is a very promising local gelding who won by a head in a higher grade here 3 weeks ago. With some luck from a wide gate, he can win again. MARAVILLAS (2) was disappointing here 2 weeks ago and has the blinkers on for the first time. Don't drop him. ANYWAY YOU WANT IT (5) will be peaking at the right time. Each way value. WORTHY ESSGEE (3) can mix his form but has found a suitable race here, and with the aid of a 2kg claim, he is worth including in all combinations. NETWORK ERROR (8) has the advantage of the pole position, and on her best day, she is capable of winning a race like this. SUGGESTED PLAY: Arctic Bear to win.
1 x1231 ARCTIC BEAR
LINDSAY HATCH
3YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Miss V L Thompson
Going well. At the latest run won by a neck at this track Bm62 May 10 over 1200m defeating Inatick with 57.5kg at $6. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Gatton 0 - 58 on April 29 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind Got Gumption carrying 60kg at $3.80. Rates highly here and can go on with it.
9
LEAH MARTYN
Pink, Cerise Seams And Pink Cap
2 4x317 MARAVILLAS
MARK CURRIE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
J H Manzelmann
Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at this track Cl1-Sw on May 17 over 1625m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Zou Big Boy carrying 57kg at $5.50. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at this track Mdn May 3 over 1300m defeating Power Of Success carrying 56kg at $2.70. Can bounce back and win this.
3
KELSEY LENTON
White, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Red And Royal Blue Striped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
3 94628 WORTHY ESSGEE
ROCHELLE PEREIRA
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs M J Goodair & S J Goodair
Last start 8th of 10 at this track Bm58 on May 17 over 1000m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Heroic Chief with 58.5kg at $21. The start before that 2nd of 12 at this track Bm58 on April 27 over 1200m, neck behind Freeman carrying 57kg at $12. Expected to play a major role.
4
OLIVIA KENDAL
Black, Gold Angel, Sleeves And Cap
4 1225x IRAMA
MARK CURRIE
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs D T Currie, S G Ciurleo & I N Gamble
Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at Doomben 3yo Hcp February 8 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Savour The Dream with 52.5kg at $16. Previously first up; sixth of 9 at Doomben Cg&E Mdn-Sw October 30 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Flywheel carrying 55.5kg at $21. Watch closely.
9
COREY BAYLISS
Purple With Gold Diamonds, Black And Gold Striped Sleeves With Gold Cap
5 5x834 ANYWAY YOU WANT IT
PAUL N NOLAN
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
P A Nolan, Mrs R J Nolan, M Hovey, Mrs J Hovey, R J Williams, R A Pomana, Mrs C A Pomana, S A Hutchison, Mrs C L Hynes, P J Hynes & W R McVeigh
Racing well. Last start 4th of 9 at this track Cl2-Sw on May 17 over 1300m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind La Mano with 60kg at $5.50. The run before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track Bm58 on April 27 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Freeman carrying 59.5kg at $13. Expected to go well.
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LESLIE TILLEY
Green, Gold Omega And Sleeves
6 72114 PROPHET OF BOOM
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs S Dwyer, C G Geran & Ms L M Ciurleo
Dual acceptor. Going well. At the latest run 4th of 8 at Burrandowan Bm55 on May 10 over 1740m, 8 len behind Martini Dancer carrying 59.5kg at $1.80. The run before that favourite; won by 0.9 len at Dalby Bm55 April 26 over 1400m defeating Craiglea La Vie with 57kg at $4.40. Worth including.
5
KARL ZECHNER
White, Get Out Stakes Logo And Writing, Black And Emerald Green Diamonds Sleeves And Cap
7 3x993 SHOUTS ALL DAY
MATT KROPP
4YO  GREY  MARE 58.0KG
K S Griffiths, R N Ham, Mrs J M Griffiths, L W C Griffiths & R A Griffiths
Dual acceptor. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 13 at Warwick Bm58 on May 2 over 1500m, 1.2 len behind Canadian Express carrying 58kg at $11. The race before that second last of 10 at Dalby Bm60 on April 8 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Executive Stress carrying 58kg at $4.80. In the mix.
7
COLLEEN KRAHNEN
Blue, White Vee And Sleeves, Blue Armbands, White Cap
8 76155 NETWORK ERROR
JORDAN GROB
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs M A Grob, Mrs F M Smith, D Smith, N J Fraser, J Perkins, S Murphy, G Rayner, A Murphy, G A Hibbit, B Hibbit, P S Elsley, J R Matthews, Mrs L Keen & G C Daniels
Dual acceptor. Most recently 5th of 11 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm60 on May 11 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Encouraged with 54.5kg at $9. Before that 5th of 14 at Sunshine Coast 0 - 58 on April 20 over 1300m, slow going 1.1 len behind Echo Hunter with 55.5kg at $17. Can improve on the latest effort and is a key runner.
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JACKSON MURPHY
Silver, Gold Braids, Maroon Sleeves, Black Cap
9 01523 BOOGA RAY
MARK CURRIE
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
J D Sayeg, M N Lindenmayer, J C Warden & N Giles
Last start 3rd of 9 at this track Cl2-Sw on May 17 over 1300m, on heavy track; 4 len behind La Mano with 58kg at $10. The start before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Gatton 0 - 58 on April 29 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Chalice Well with 57.5kg at $4.60. Hard to fault of late but this looks tough.
5
SHANIA WILLIS
Royal Blue, White Arrow And Armbands, Royal Blue Cap, White Arrow
10 20052 SHERWOOD'S ONE
MICHAEL LAINE
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
M J Laine & W S Dimmick
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Nanango Bm55 on May 17 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Allezizzy with 57.5kg at $3. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Thangool 0 - 55 on April 28 over 1400m, 6 len behind Kirella Shores with 56.5kg at $7.50. This looks a stern test.
2
COREY BAYLISS
Purple, Yellow Bands
11 4x442 MOET AT MIDNIGHT
T D COWAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
B J Lockwood, C Russo & K A Belzner
Most recently set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at this track 3yo Bm58 on May 24 over 1300m, slow going nose behind North Court carrying 56kg at $17. The race before that 4th of 11 at Gatton Cg&E 0 - 58 on May 9 over 1100m, 1.4 len behind Apollo Ten with 56kg at $13. Looking to others.
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NOZI TOMIZAWA
White, Apricot Braces And Quartered Cap
12 124 KNOWITALL FRANK
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
4YO  GR/CH  GELDING 56.0KG
C G Geran
Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 9 at this track Cl1 on May 17 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Little Spark with 56kg at $3.80. Before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 13 at this track Cl1 on May 3 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Mood Killer with 54kg at $3.30. Will be cherry ripe and appeals as one of the leading chances.
4
Navy Blue, Gold Vee, Hooped Sleeves, Seams Cap
13 2049x AVOID THE MISSTRES
INDIANA TURNER
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
I Turner, B J K Lumsden, A Krayem, A Parnes, D C T Wong, J Musty, Mrs S Cornwall, S Spoljaric, Tradepro Punters (Mgr: S P Starkey) & N Cooley
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Gold Coast Bm60 October 5 over 1800m, soft track; 8 len behind Blagny with 55kg at $26. First up last campaign second last of 9 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Bm62 May 19 2024 over 1400m, soft track; 15 len behind Slippin' Jimmy with 55kg at $81. Others offer more appeal.
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Navy Blue, Aqua Checks And Armbands, Quartered Cap, Navy Blue Pom Pom