Murwillumbah   22 Jun 2025
 
GOING: H(8)

MURWILLUMBAH SERVICES CLUB BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1200m

Track: HVY8   Clouds (Max: 21)   Rail: True.  

Good pace from Singular, Moet At Midnight and Lucky Neko going forward. LUCKY NEKO (11) comes off a maiden win but it was an easy one and she's back onto her home track. Draws well and gets in with the claim with a similar weight to last time. Should be somewhere in the finish. SUPERZOOM (6) was going well before a failure at Warwick. Freshened up with a trial win and draws okay. There's a good platform for him to bounce back to his best and that gives him a chance. STOINKA (1) has ability on his day and can do better than last time while SINGULAR (4) is another each-way chance. FLAME TREE STAR (3) will need a bit of luck but was consistent last time in and is worth some thought. SUGGESTED PLAY: Lucky Neko to win.
1 83148 STOINKA
DENNIS DWANE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
I Crawford
Last start 8th of 13 at Casino Ctry Bm58 on May 30 over 1200m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Love Rat with 61.5kg at $7.50. Before that 4th of 12 at Inverell Ctry Bm58 on May 23 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Rethink It with 61.5kg at $12. Bit disappointing last time but entitled to another chance in this field.
8
MS YVETTE LEWIS
Gold, Blue Stripes, Gold Cap
2 3512 DASHING BASICS
ADAM CAMPTON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Strike Thoroughbred (Mgr: A Chan)
Last start raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at Ipswich Cg&E Cl1 on June 6 over 1100m, slow going 1.0 len behind La Petite Maison with 57.5kg at $12. The start before that won by 1.5 len at Gatton Mdn-Sw May 23 over 1100m on a soft track defeating Day To Remember with 58kg at $6. Looks promising but will need plenty of luck from the draw.
16
BAILEY WHEELER
Yellow, Red And Mauve Vee, Mauve Halved Sleeves, Checked Cap
3 3294x FLAME TREE STAR
MATTHEW DUNN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 60.0KG
G Symington
Is first-up after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at this track Ctry Cl1 February 2 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Shoot The Diva carrying 58.5kg at $2.50. When resuming last campaign second of 7 at this track Cl1 December 13 over 1100m, soft track; a head behind Neil carrying 55.5kg at $6. Wide gate no help but hasn't done a lot wrong so keep in mind.
11
A MALLYON
Navy Blue, Hot Pink Champagne Flutes, Hot Pink Sleeves, Navy Blue Seams, Hot Pink Cap
4 65336 SINGULAR
LEE FREEDMAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
D L Freedman
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Gatton 0 - 58 on May 23 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Tigon Princess carrying 60kg at $4.40. The run before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Ipswich Cl2-Sw on May 5 over 1350m, 1.4 len behind Captain Fenkel with 60kg at $20. Lightly raced and reasonably honest so has each-way claims.
10
RON STEWART
Red, Purple Sash, White Sleeves, Purple Cap
5 5x31 STOP THE TAPE
MELISSA KELLY
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
M Vella
Third-up today. First-up came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Gold Coast Poly 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 17 over 1100m, 6 len behind Capital Diva with 56kg at $4.20. Second run from a spell favourite; won by a long-neck at Dalby Cg&E Mdn-Sw June 3 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Heroic Beach carrying 57.5kg at $1.90. Comes off a nice win and could go on with it.
14
D PEISLEY
White, Green Crossed Sashes
6 62620 SUPERZOOM
MARCUS WILSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
W S Racing, B L Hannon, Miss D M Andrew, J R Makepeace, Mrs K Flannery, Mrs C L Hohnke, B Hohnke, L M Brett, Mrs K L Brett, N Zappone, L Vidler, P Harris, P J Askew, Where There's A Will & J W Wake
Returns from a 51-day let-up. At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 14 at Warwick 0 - 58 on May 2 over 1350m, 4.5 len behind Quest Of Quests with 59kg at $6.50. The run before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 7 at Ballina Bm58 on April 8 over 1300m, on a wet track; head behind Friend In Need carrying 59kg at $5.50. Freshened up since failing last time and has trialled well so can bounce back.
5
BEN LOOKER
White, Winners Stall Racing Logo, Navy And Maroon Checked Sleeves And Cap
7 56020 BETTER NOT BITTER
OWEN GLUE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
P R J Rogers & Mrs J A Rogers
Most recently 10th of 12 at Grafton Ctry Bm58 on June 9 over 1430m, slow going 2.75 len behind Under Twenty Two with 58.5kg at $21. Before that 2nd of 13 at Casino Ctry Bm58 on May 30 over 1200m, on a wet track; nose behind Love Rat carrying 58kg at $41. Is a bit inconsistent so take on trust.
12
CHRIS TAYLOR
Red, Black And White Kite, White Sleeves, Black Diamond Armbands, Black And White Kite On Cap
8 1x207 MATERIALIST
BILLY HEALEY
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
Ms K B Slater, J E Horton, M Phillips, J P Legge, D T Korn, M P Graham, A W Graham, C A Graham, S C J Jocumsen, M L McMullen, J Sutton, On Fire Racing (Mgr: J P Kersten), J S Cameron & S R Aylett
At the latest run 7th of 11 at Sunshine Coast F&M Bm58 on May 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Kelanoa carrying 60.5kg at $10. The run before that 10th of 13 at Eagle Farm Cl1 on May 7 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Rock Hard Love with 55.5kg at $18. Can improve again. Last two a bit below par but on best efforts has genuine claims.
7
JAI WILLIAMS
Black, Red And White Horse Head And Flames, Red Flames On Sleeves, Red Cap
9 21052 COSMIC FORTUNE
STEPHEN LEE
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
B E Kee & Ms P Toland
Last start 2nd of 12 at Ballina Bm58 on June 12 over 1000m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Make It So carrying 57kg at $13. The race before that 5th of 13 at Casino Ctry Bm58 on May 30 over 1200m, on a wet track; 2.25 len behind Love Rat carrying 57.5kg at $9. Others read better. Better effort last time though safely held but has a show.
1
SHAE WILKES
Orange, Black Maltese Cross, Black Cap
10 10x70 IT'SALLSAIDANDONE
DENNIS DWANE
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Ms L Cook
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 10 at Casino Bm50 on May 3 over 1000m, in the wet; 3 len behind Bellzen with 62kg at $21. Second-up 10th of 14 at Grafton Bm58 on June 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Rubydoo carrying 58kg at $41. Form last prep wasn't bad and wait until she shows something.
13
NORIYUKI MASUDA
Gold, Blue Stripes, Gold Cap
11 83x51 LUCKY NEKO
MATTHEW DUNN
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
B I Kanofski, B T Anderson, D G Noonan, P J Pattison, M A Petersen, B Church, S P Browning, A L Cameron, Lees Family Racing, Betterthanwork, Four Hoteliers Racing, Viva Racing, Loose Crew Racing & Racing With Mates 2
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 10 at Grafton Mdn-Sw on May 9 over 1130m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Ultimate Say with 57kg at $3.20. Second-up won by 1.3 len at Casino Ctry Mdn May 30 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Rock The Machine carrying 54kg at $3.70. Straight out of maiden grade but was impressive and has strong claims.
2
JETT NEWMAN
Dark Green, Old Gold Horse Symbol, Striped Sleeves And Cap
12 15529 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
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Toowoomba Bm58 on May 31 over 1300m, slow going 3.5 len behind Booga Ray carrying 57.5kg at $26. Before that 5th of 11 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm60 on May 11 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Encouraged carrying 54.5kg at $9. One of the chances.
13
JACKSON MURPHY
Silver, Gold Braids, Maroon Sleeves, Black Cap
13 60x08 BEAN BALL
JIMMY DOWNES
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Christmas Creek T'Breds (Mgr: M R Downes), J M Mcelhone, S A Carrigan, J A Richards, M Winters, B Downes, M Becker, J Carrigan, P J Daly, Ms J A Morgan, L D Wiliams, L J Schwager & D G W Morris
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 12 at Gatton 0 - 60 on May 23 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Jacka Stands Alone carrying 56.5kg at $51. Last start 8th of 10 at Ipswich F&M Cl1 on June 6 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Glass Of Rose with 56.5kg at $81. Looks out of form at the moment and looking to others.
9
ANTHONY ALLEN
Bottle Green, White Pinstripe, Grey And White Pinstripe Sleeves, Orange Cap, White Pom Pom
14 2215x HARRIET
STEPHEN LEE
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
S J Wallace & B Wallace
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 13 at Grafton Bm58 January 27 over 2200m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Rothesay's Ruby carrying 55.5kg at $11. When resuming last campaign ran last of 8 at Eagle Farm Mdn September 28 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Listentozou with 57kg at $7.50. Shows some promise and no surprise if she does something fresh.
4
M HELLYER
White, Purple And Lime Braces, Hooped Cap
15 5x00x MY GIRL ZARLIE
SHARON PEPPER
6YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
Ms S L Pepper, M I Pepper, K J F Byrnes, R Braham, M A Williams, Mrs S J Williams, Ms S A Wilson & A K Boyce
Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at Grafton Bm58 March 22 over 1410m, in the wet; 17 len behind Hardley Grey with 56.5kg at $81. First up last campaign ran last of 11 at Ballina Cl3 February 14 over 1250m, soft track; 9 len behind Clubhouse with 55kg at $101. Hard to recommend on last preparation's showings.
11
Blue, Pink Crossed Sashes, Halved Sleeves, Quartered Cap
16 05361 OLD TIMING MAN
SHANE EVERSON
8YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
J G Campbell
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.6 len at Grafton Bm58 June 9 over 1200m in soft going defeating Mr Midnight carrying 55kg at $14. The race before that 6th of 11 at Inverell Bm58 on May 23 over 1050m, 5 len behind Takemine carrying 55kg at $41. Broke through last time but has had a few chances and needs to repeat.
6
L P ROLLS
Black, Green Sleeves And Cap
17 x4427 MOET AT MIDNIGHT
T D COWAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
B J Lockwood, C Russo & K A Belzner
Last start 7th of 9 at Toowoomba Bm58 on May 31 over 1300m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Booga Ray with 56kg at $3.50. The race before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 9 at Toowoomba 3yo Bm58 on May 24 over 1300m, slow going nose behind North Court with 56kg at $17. Form prior to last run was okay and could be placed.
3
NOZI TOMIZAWA
White, Apricot Braces And Quartered Cap
18 27211 RAINBOW LASS
ETHAN ENSBY
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 60.0KG
E Ensby, D R C Davis, Pony Express (Mgr: D Guihot), Ms K M Jenkins, W Bye, Mrs C A Winfield, P J Hunsley, Fairy Horse Mothers (Mgr: Ms J C Hooper), Miss C Ikin, Mrs V Bowes, B Stokes, D E Watling, A W Winch, Miss K L Johnson, MC Agius & T J Scrivener
Dual acceptor. Racing well recently. Most recently won by 0.5 len at Casino Ctry Bm58 May 30 over 1200m in the wet defeating Cabsav with 56kg at $7.50. The race before that came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Casino Mdn-Sw May 3 over 1000m on a heavy track defeating Bobby Is King with 55.5kg at $2.60. Racing in top form and drawn well so no reason she couldn't win again.
2
IZZY NEALE
Yellow, Red Lightning Bolt, Red And White Checked Sleeves, Yellow Cap With Red Lightning Bolts