Ipswich   06 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

RED BULL AUSTRALIA BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1350m

Track: Soft 6   Clear (Max: 22)   Rail: +10m Entire. (Pent: 5.90)  

They should get along early on with plenty of speed on show. Open race to close out the card. LUMENS LENNY (2) has been racing consistently this preparation hitting the top-five in all six outings. Goes well at this circuit with a win and three seconds from just five starts and will be at peak fitness for this. Should be right there when the judge calls a halt. BEEN A SECRET (5) has a handy record over this distance range only missing a drum once in six starts. Rarely puts in a poor one and will take some running down. The well-related SIR CARTER (1) (half to G2 winner Oak Door) strips fitter third-up and looks a genuine top-three candidate. PIREONTI (10) gets 3kg off and may run a race while fresh. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed Quinella 2,5,1.
1 80x42 SIR CARTER
PETER & WILL HULBERT
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Mugs Racing (Mgr: BJJ Morris), Mugs Racing I-SC (Mgr: BJJ Morris), C Nelson, JE Grace, KP Phizacklea, KT Sefton, N Jorgensen, SA Clarke, SK Thornton, WJP Allam, WR McVeigh, J Brown, MA Fiechtner, Beers With The Boy (Mgr: N Ensby), AP Warren, J Pearse & Can't bowl there (Mgr: TI Hudson)
Half-brother to Group 2 winner Oak Door. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track Bm65 on May 5 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Jenchick Boom carrying 58.5kg at $12. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track Bm65 on May 21 over 1100m, on heavy track; 1.0 len behind Krakarib with 58.5kg at $16. Drawn well and is among the chances.
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ROB THORBURN
White With Animated Horse, Black Sleeves With Dark Grey Lettering Mugs And Dark Grey Cap
2 25142 LUMENS LENNY
SCOTT MORRISEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
C S Flynn, H J Flynn, O N Flynn, G M Bodkin, B J Bodkin, D T Bodkin, I T Gitsham, K P McNamara, Mrs K E Messner, M A Messner, J Swain, Mrs J Swain & Thefifthhole Racing (Mgr: D J Dwyer)
Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track Bm68 on May 14 over 1200m, slow going 0.5 len behind I Am A Marvel with 57.5kg at $5.50. The race before that 4th of 12 at Doomben Bm68 on April 23 over 1350m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Cinque Terre with 57.5kg at $6. Winning chance.
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GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
Cerise, Gold Sash And Cap
3 45x70 MENSA MAESTRO
KEVIN KEMP
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
A C Stanton
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 7 at Toowoomba Bm65 on April 27 over 870m, 13 len behind Hard Landing carrying 60kg at $31. Last start second last of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Bm68 on May 17 over 1200m, 8 len behind Saratoga Power with 58.5kg at $51. Tested on recent form.
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ANTHONY ALLEN
Light Blue, Black And Gold Striped Sleeves, Black Cap
4 x0241 PRINCE OF SOOVIEW
DARRYL HANSEN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
L W Mayes, Mrs F L Fallon & P A Mueller
Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.1 len at Rockhampton Cl3 May 22 over 1300m in soft going defeating Treasurer carrying 59kg at $8. The run before that 4th of 7 at Rockhampton Bm70 on May 4 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Mean Approach with 56kg at $4.40. Rough place hope at best.
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Old Gold, Cerise Triangle Motif, Cerise With Old Gold Inverted Triangles Sleeves And Cap
5 24112 BEEN A SECRET
PAT WEBSTER
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
W J Bain & Mrs L M Bain
Most recently gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 8 at Gatton Cl3 on May 23 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Bovidae with 57kg at $2.60. The start before that favourite; won by a nose at Gatton Bm62 May 9 over 1400m defeating Cosmic Beauty carrying 57kg at $3.10. Shapes as a key runner.
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EMILY LANG
Yellow, Cerise Diagonal Spots, Sleeves And Spot On Cap
6 218x6 NAILS AND PRIDE
MARCUS WILSON
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
W S Racing (Mgr: J G Crook), D S Martin, D J L Racing (Mgr: D L Williams), P A Sherlock, T Raineri, P J Falzon, M A Petersen, J Pereira, D Schieb, C Woolley, J P Booker, M J Foord, L Prince, D Zappone, D A Watts, Miss D M Andrew, A W Cameron, Ms J C Hooper, M J Wilson & B S Anderson
Second-up. First-up after four months 6th of 9 at Beaudesert Cl3-Sw on May 26 over 1200m, slow going 1.3 len behind Gidday Gidday carrying 60kg at $21. Previously second-up won by 1.2 len at Ballina Cl1 November 28 over 1312m on a rain affected track defeating Brave Instinction carrying 55.5kg at $6.50. Is a second-up winner in the past but this looks a bit rich.
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BAILEY WHEELER
White, Winners Stall Racing logo, Navy And Maroon Checked Sleeves And Cap
7 119x5 AOLANI
DARREN BELL
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
S J Wescon, T C Button, R L Buckhingham, H Spackman, R Votano & W J Jonkers
Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 10 at this track Bm65 on May 5 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Jenchick Boom carrying 58.5kg at $31. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Bowen Cl3-Sw on September 27 over 1200m, 5 len behind Memphis Shadow with 53.5kg at $19. Will struggle against these.
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JUSTIN HUXTABLE
White, Tangerine Cross Outline, Checked Sleeves, Purple Cap
8 8x171 VIERVILLE
BRETT CAVANOUGH
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Contract Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs J S Moodie), J Sutherland & Mrs L E Cavanough
At the latest run won by 0.5 len at Gold Coast Poly 3yo Bm65 May 17 over 1200m defeating Aquatier carrying 55.5kg at $6.50. Before that 7th of 12 at Gold Coast Bm65 on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Shapin Power with 53.5kg at $16. Likely to feature.
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COBI VITLER
Black, Pink Horseshoes, Quartered Cap
9 99174 GERRYMANDER
TONY SHEEHAN
5YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
T Sheehan
Most recently 4th of 12 at Beaudesert Bm65 on May 26 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Crymenotears with 58kg at $15. The run before that faded in the straight 7th of 10 at this track Bm65 on May 5 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Jenchick Boom with 56kg at $11. Maybe a place.
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M HELLYER
Lime Green, Red Stars And Sleeves
10 7127x PIREONTI
JAMES HEALY
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
First Light Racing Pty Ltd, S O'Connor, V G Harink, Mrs L J Jones, C A Clark, S Miller, Miss E L McCartney, P Guido, M J Bracken, T T Feduniw, Tavistar Racing, JPA Racing, Whynotus, F N K Racing, FLR Pierro, S J V, Red Racing No. 2, Akoonah Matata Racing & Busuttin Racing
Mare back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first-up from a break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Sunshine Coast Cl3-Sw January 25 over 1600m, 4 len behind Liberty Steps carrying 56kg at $15. Previously first up; third of 13 at Sunshine Coast 0 - 58 October 25 over 1400m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Cluedo with 57.5kg at $26. Should give a great sight while fresh.
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LEAH MARTYN
Navy Blue, Gold And White Crescent, Gold Cap
11 4136x KOVANOS
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
B Albert, D D Lala, B E Phee, Mrs V L Parrott, P E Lowe, D W Lowe, K Robinson, A F Johnson, M A Bright, M W Daniel, S Bishop, P E Bishop, W J Hamilton, Ms F Nimmo, N J C Smith, S Turner, Heretaunga No 4 (Mgr: A J A Bosma) & P Vinaccia
Is first-up after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Lismore Bm66 February 22 over 2110m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Brave Boy with 57kg at $4.20. Previously first up; sixth of 8 at Scone Mdn-Sw September 27 over 1400m, on heavy track; 15 len behind You Wahng carrying 57kg at $3.50. Everything points to a bright return.
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JAG GUTHMANN-CHESTER
Navy, White Band With Go Racing Logo, White Armbands And Cap
12 439x3 HALF CROWN
STUART KENDRICK
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
S M Driver, S A Freer, S A Grundy, P Mavratzakis, K Vanderstock, M Hanlon, M R Howard, P Shield, Bold Front Runners (Mgr: C P Bingham), J Donohue, D Byrnes, Would B Kings (Mgr: P J Beech), C Ballis, M Rowley & J F Harris
Second-up. Comes off a 47-day let-up. First-up after six months 3rd of 9 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on April 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Fighting Idol carrying 56.5kg at $11. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Sunshine Coast Bm62 on October 27 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Millward carrying 57.5kg at $19. Fitter now and worth some consideration.
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White, Pale Blue Star, Striped Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
13 86x42 HOLY FLASH
PAUL JENKINS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
F Demaio, Mrs K Demaio, P P Jenkins, W C J Hayward, H A Power & B R Spilsbury
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Dalby Bm60 on April 8 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Executive Stress with 59kg at $12. Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Sunshine Coast Bm62 on May 3 over 1400m, slow going head behind I'm Heroic carrying 59.5kg at $21. Among the chances.
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Purple, Gold V And Band, Black Sleeves, Purple And Gold Quartered Cap
14 86810 CHILLIWACK
GILLIAN HEINRICH
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Heinrich Bloodstock (Mgr: Miss T C Heinrich)
Last start 10th of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Bm68 on May 17 over 1200m, 7 len behind Saratoga Power carrying 57kg at $13. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by a head at Gold Coast Poly Bm65 April 19 over 1200m defeating Limahuli carrying 57kg at $51. Prefer others.
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Black, Pink Horseshoes, Pink Sleeves, Black Cap, Pink Horseshoes
15 234x8 MALARINA
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Token Croats (Mgr: I Rados), A Micallef, Klokan (Mgr: N Delija), Mrs E L Larsen, J D Crnac, R H Randell, C D Mathieson, S A Marton, Balmerino Racing Partnership (Mgr: J S Rosham), Mrs S Rados, P J Prendergast, Mrs M Joseph & Mrs M Deller
Second-up. First-up after 10 months ran last of 8 at this track Cl2 on May 21 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Gin A Tonic carrying 55kg at $12. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Sunshine Coast Cl1 on June 9 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Acid Wash carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. Fitter and is expected to do much better.
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DAMIEN THORNTON
Navy Blue, Pale Pink Epaulettes And Cap
16 24x87 CARRAVILLA
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs C L Munce, R A Allan, Mrs L Allan, M A Rolfe, Mrs M L Rolfe, 8M8S Racing (Mgr: D B Gamble), Northern Mustangs (Mgr: M Lee), Grevillea Racing (Mgr: B M Gordon), P G Goldring, Bent Elbow Racing (Mgr: D Conway), G E Klein, T J O'keefe, K H Walsh, L S Clarke, M Bennett, S Bennett & D A Gunther
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up got back early 8th of 11 at Sunshine Coast Cl1-Sw on April 20 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind A Touch From Fayt carrying 57kg at $19. Second-up 7th of 12 at this track Cl1-Sw on May 10 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Pre Eminence with 57.5kg at $8. Key chance and expected to run well.
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TAHLIA FENLON
Royal Blue, White Southern Cross, Star Cap
17 705x5 CHAYSE 'N' ADAM
LES KELLY
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
R P Flannery, A Jordon & R McCormack
Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 14 at Gold Coast Bm68 on May 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Mister Bianco carrying 54.5kg at $21. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Gold Coast Bm62 October 5 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Riva D'amor with 57kg at $21. Didn't do enough first-up to raise hopes.
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ROBBIE DOLAN
Orange, Navy Blue Fleur De Lys And Sleeves, Orange Armbands, Navy Blue Cap, Orange Pom Pom
18 7x687 OPITO BALLERINA
RENITA BEATON
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Ms E L Jelfs, T L Schmetzer, M Willoughby, P E Baker, J Begg, K G Simpson, G A Snow, J J Jones, G S Jones, C Jones, Renowned Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J Carton), D J Blackmore, D J Paolini, B M C Monnier, N J E Lovett & W R Martin
At the latest run 7th of 9 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm68 on May 18 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Mayne with 55.5kg at $13. The start before that 8th of 11 at this track F&M Bm65 on April 30 over 1240m, slow going 4 len behind Southern Charm carrying 56.5kg at $31. Likely to find this out of reach.
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Navy Blue, Pink Seams, White Sleeves