Kilcoy   19 Jun 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

KILCOY EXCHANGE HOTEL BENCHMARK 62 Handicap 1500m

Track: Good 4     Rail: True.  

From the wide draw Hooks can cross and set up a solid tempo. CHASING JACKLEY (2) loves it here at Kilcoy with a win and two placings from just three spins and will be high on confidence following that dominant last-start victory at Toowoomba. Will be rock-hard fit for this and should be going very close again. QUEST OF QUESTS (6) has been racing very consistently in recent outings and draws favourably with Stanley in the irons. Ticks a few boxes. FLYING BIRDS (1) is better than recent efforts suggest and can improve sharply without surprising. SLY CORNER (3) is a bit hit or miss but is capable on his day. In the mix if he brings his A-game. KARIACTION (9) strips fitter second-up from the spell and may earn some minor money. SUGGESTED PLAY: Chasing Jackley to salute.
1 09796 FLYING BIRDS
ALLAN CHAU
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
L H Yuen
At the latest run 6th of 14 at Gold Coast Bm70 on June 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Twyford carrying 58kg at $15. The race before that 9th of 14 at Gold Coast Bm68 on May 23 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Mister Bianco with 59.5kg at $13. Major player on best form.
12
S CORMACK
Deep Red, Cream Epaulettes And Cap
2 59261 CHASING JACKLEY
ALYSSA & TROY SWEENEY
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
D P Alston & Ms S E Nation
Last start came from midfield and won by 2.5 len at Toowoomba Bm62 June 7 over 1625m in soft going defeating Who Ordered Dafish carrying 56.5kg at $14. The run before that 6th of 12 at Beaudesert Bm65 on May 26 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Crymenotears with 57.5kg at $21. Sure to be in the finish.
7
BRANDON LERENA
Black, White Checks, Cerise Sleeves, Cerise Cap, Black Collar, Cerise Cuffs, Cerise Peak
3 02360 SLY CORNER
B REARDON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
L M Chicken, Mrs L Remington & N F Remington
Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Last start second last of 11 at Toowoomba Bm62 on May 17 over 1890m, on rain affected going; 31 len behind Malecon with 61.5kg at $7. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Gatton Bm65 on April 29 over 1600m, 5 len behind Burleigh Magic with 60.5kg at $5. Will be harder to beat this time.
6
KARL ZECHNER
Purple, Lime Green Vee, Lime Green And Purple Quartered Cap
4 19x57 AOLANI
DARREN BELL
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
S J Wescon, T C Button, R L Buckhingham, H Spackman, R Votano & W J Jonkers
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 10 at Ipswich Bm65 on May 5 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Jenchick Boom carrying 58.5kg at $31. Second run from a spell eased back early on 7th of 10 at Ipswich Bm65 on June 6 over 1350m, slow going 5 len behind Sir Carter with 58.5kg at $11. Draws out again but able to play a big role with luck in running.
13
JUSTIN HUXTABLE
White, Tangerine Cross Outline, Checked Sleeves, Purple Cap
5 1x690 CASANOVA MAN
STEELE RYAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs G M Ryan
At the latest run ran last of 13 at Doomben Cl2 on June 4 over 1640m, slow going 10 len behind Becamo with 57.5kg at $101. The start before that second last of 10 at Toowoomba Cl2-Sw on May 17 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Gidday Gidday with 60kg at $15. Needs to do more.
9
D R SMITH
Light Blue And White Diamonds, Sleeves And Cap
6 x7132 QUEST OF QUESTS
OLIVIA CAIRNS
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
N H Stone
Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Beaudesert Bm65 on May 26 over 1400m, slow going head behind Crymenotears with 57.5kg at $4.40. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 on May 17 over 1540m, 2 len behind Capital Boss carrying 61kg at $10. Steps out over an extra 100m and must be considered.
1
JUSTIN P STANLEY
Yellow, Purple Diamond And Sleeves, Checked Cap
7 87170 SOCK'EMSID
BRENDAN JONES
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
B J Jones, H W C Crooks, G K Drewett, A D Browning, P H Williams, Mrs C D Dillon & B Barnes
Last start raced on the pace before fading second last of 12 at Gatton 0 - 62 on May 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Thebarberofseville with 58.5kg at $7. The race before that ran last of 7 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm68 on May 11 over 1600m, 20 len behind Surreal I Am with 57.5kg at $13. Has ability and can make amends.
2
COREY SUTHERLAND
Royal Blue, Black Quarters And Sleeves, Silver Stars, Quartered Cap, Silver Stars
8 00x00 CLUSTER'S REIN
KATHY STABE
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Miss K M Stabe, D S Stabe, D W Wooster, Mrs A L Goodchild, S J Goodchild, Piranha Racing (Mgr: R A Heuvel), O Lazell, W J Jensen, D S Sycz, N J Coleman, Mrs J N Andrews, K Boston, Mrs M McCullagh & Ms T P Toyer
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming second last of 12 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm55 on May 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Charming Nic carrying 60.5kg at $61. Second run from a spell second last of 12 at Toowoomba Bm62 on June 7 over 1625m, slow going 27 len behind Chasing Jackley with 58.5kg at $101. No.
10
ANTHONY ALLEN
Black, White Horse Head And Shoe, Orange Sleeves, White Checked Cap
9 655x0 KARIACTION
GARY DUNCAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
S E Ennis, Mrs N Lee, W F Hamer, L J Davidson, D Wirepa, J R Mitchell, R Spiller-Mee, R P Livett & F Onions
Second-up. First-up after six months second last of 16 at Doomben Bm68 on May 28 over 1350m, 5.5 len behind Restonica carrying 55.5kg at $41. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Eagle Farm Bm68 on November 2 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Aerial Dancer carrying 56kg at $26. Better for that outing and can feature.
4
M HELLYER
Red, White Star, Sleeves And Cap
10 43629 HOOKS
KERRY TAPLIN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
I M Taplin
Most recently struggled in the run home; 9th of 12 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on June 8 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Estrondo with 57kg at $15. The race before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 10 at Sunshine Coast Cg&E Bm58 on May 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; nose behind Dark Gleam carrying 60kg at $14. Rates highly on best form so he can turn things around.
11
PAUL HAMBLIN
Red, Red And White Striped Sleeves, Gold Armbands, Red And White Quartered Cap
11 46115 LA MANO
LINDSAY HATCH
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
A Aceti
Most recently 5th of 9 at Toowoomba Bm62 on June 7 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Katdeel carrying 55.5kg at $6.50. Before that won by 0.8 len at Toowoomba Cl2-Sw May 17 over 1300m on a heavy track defeating Data Leak carrying 56kg at $19. Expect she can make amends.
15
Red, White Diamonds, Green And White Diamonds Sleeves And Cap
12 15231 BOOGA RAY
MARK CURRIE
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
J D Sayeg, M N Lindenmayer, J C Warden & N Giles
Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 3.5 len at Toowoomba Bm58 May 31 over 1300m on a soft track defeating Network Error with 54.5kg at $8.50. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Toowoomba Cl2-Sw on May 17 over 1300m, on heavy track; 4 len behind La Mano with 58kg at $10. Hard to go past based on recent performances.
1
BAILEY WHEELER
Royal Blue, White Arrow And Armbands, Royal Blue Cap, White Arrow
13 274x0 SOKUDO
VISHAN VENKAYA
9YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
V Venkaya
Second-up. Comes off a 50-day let-up. First-up after four months ran last of 12 at Ipswich Bm78 on April 30 over 1700m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Archer's Game with 55kg at $201. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Gatton Bm65 on May 24 2024 over 1400m, 9 len behind Drialle carrying 57kg at $51. No easier this time and looks hard to have.
5
DAN MC GILLIVRAY
Royal Blue, Old Gold Treble Clef And Wings, Stars Sleeves, Quartered Cap With Treble Clef
14 00060 DECEMBER DIAMOND
JAMES MOORE
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs J R Piper, C Harris, A Alpin, Ms C Andrews & J A Prebble
Last start 12th of 14 at Sunshine Coast Bm58 on May 25 over 1800m, slow going 7 len behind La Cometa carrying 55kg at $41. The race before that 6th of 12 at Gatton 0 - 58 on May 9 over 1400m, 5 len behind Tsukino with 53.5kg at $15. Can't tip off that performance.
14
White, Red Striped Sleeves, Red Cap, White Star
15 5847x GODRA
NICOLE LUKE
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Ms D Batho, Mrs B White & B J Teese
First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Ballina Bm58 November 4 over 2670m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Zaynudin carrying 55kg at $5.50. Previously first up; seventh of 13 at Ipswich Cl2 July 5 over 1680m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Mount Zion with 54kg at $81. Likely to struggle again.
3
SARIAH CHAMPKIN
Black, Red Maltese Cross, Orange Sleeves, Red Cap
16 48609 ANOTHER DAZZLER
NEIL HOCKING
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
S D Rane
Comes here off a 47-day let-up. Last start 9th of 11 at Toowoomba Cl2 on May 3 over 1890m, 7 len behind By By Bean with 54kg at $26. Before that 11th of 13 at Toowoomba Bm60 on April 17 over 2000m, 13 len behind Farwest carrying 55.5kg at $17. Fully tested.
8
LUKE TARRANT
Light Blue, Gold Stars, Dark Blue Sleeves