Doomben   12 Jul 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

SKY RACING BENCHMARK 90 Handicap 1200m

Track: Soft 5   Clear (Max: 19)   Rail: +1m Entire. (Pent: 5.96)  

Strong tempo, primarily from Hold On Honey and Super Duck. JOHN RAMBO (10) has a solid record over this track and trip with three wins and a placing from six starts and will be rock-hard fit for this. Gets the services of gun hoop Thornton in the irons and a return to form looks on the cards. HOLD ON HONEY (1) has only missed a drum once in eight starts at this venue and gets 3kg off from the favourable draw. Ticks a few boxes and can give this a shake. Former Godolphin galloper AMUR (5) resumes from a break for the Gollan barn. Fitter for a recent trial at Doomben and look for a positive return. SWISS EXILE (4) has been out of the placings in recent runs but is back in grade here. Well placed with Dolan aboard and can feature. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed Trifecta 10,1,5,4.
1 2411x HOLD ON HONEY
MATTHEW HOYSTED
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Whitby), O L Robey, J P Hetherington & Miss P Alix
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten months. Finished off last campaign by nose this track Hcp August 31 over 1200m defeating Brereton carrying 53kg at $5. When resuming last campaign second of 8 at this track Hcp May 29 2024 over 1200m, soft track; a neck behind Midnight In Tokyo carrying 53.5kg at $6.50. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign.
3
COREY SUTHERLAND
Emerald Green, Red And White Checked Epaulettes
2 8410x INVER PARK
KRIS LEES
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Australian Bloodstock, J W Woodbridge, F Meduri, B A Brogan, S S Roth, S Mielczarek, G & M Barnett Racing, Blue & Bub, Carty Racing, G J P Van Ameyden, J R Rourke, Mrs R L Butcher, Jusic and Bailey, Just in Class, W J O'Shea, Coastline Racing, J P Hunter, Mugathree Racing & Inver Park
Resuming. Finished off last preparation 12th of 15 at Sunshine Coast in the LR Sun Coast Cup January 25 over 1400m, 6 len behind Elettrica carrying 58kg at $17. First up last campaign fifth of 9 at Port Macquarie Sprint Bm94 October 11 over 1200m, 3 len behind The Face carrying 62kg at $17. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
4
COBI VITLER
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Check Sleeves And Cap
3 91510 LOST IN TRANSIT
STUART KENDRICK
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs T Kendrick, J Miller, G Miller & P Boyce
Most recently raced on the pace before fading 10th of 14 at Ipswich in the LR Eye Liner on June 21 over 1350m, 4.5 len behind Oughton with 54kg at $51. The run before that won by a nose at Rockhampton Fitzroy Qlty May 4 over 1300m on a rain affected track defeating Cherry Rose carrying 59kg at $21. Looks tested on the latest effort.
9
CODY COLLIS
Royal Blue, Yellow Checks, Green Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap
4 31478 SWISS EXILE
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Livnthedream (Mgr: B Williamson), C Munro, C Horner, E Heaney, R Lightfoot, SMIGG Racing (Mgr: G Field), Bish Racing (Mgr: A Bish), UP Racing (Mgr: D Ursino), C Lester, Don Quay Racing, Shore Star, D Dziubinski, M Smith, J Laurie, Annabel Neasham Racing, A Nocera, S Cousins & S Mcdougall
Last start raced on the pace before fading 8th of 14 at Ipswich in the LR Eye Liner on June 21 over 1350m, 3.5 len behind Oughton with 53kg at $16. The run before that 7th of 16 at this track Bm85 on May 24 over 1350m, slow going 3 len behind The Inflictor with 60.5kg at $19. Won’t spend a dime in the run from the inside draw. Rates highly on best efforts and is worth including.
1
ROBBIE DOLAN
Navy Blue, Pale Pink Epaulettes And Cap
5 x079x AMUR
TONY GOLLAN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Executive Race Club (Mgr: J Haimes), R Albert, M Burgess, J Cameron, L Cameron, S Cox, D Dick, F Driscoll, K Goetze, Haimes Racing (Mgr: J Haimes), L Hoffman, S Pritchard, S Reilly, Smeath Racing (Mgr: D Smeath), Tuivaiti Racing (Mgr: R Tuivaiti), R Cowan, D Cox, N McPhillips & N Stafford
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Newcastle Bm94 November 16 over 1300m, 6 len behind Uzziah with 56kg at $19. When resuming last campaign ran last of 15 at Randwick Bm94 October 5 over 1200m, 6 len behind Ostraka with 56.5kg at $51. Looks all set for an effective return.
7
CEJAY GRAHAM
Black, Gold Spots, Black Sleeves And Cap
6 49555 BRERETON
TONY GOLLAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd, A Mithen, G Johnson, R Chapman, Longwood Racing, Matha Bloodstock, G Guest, Qatar Bloodstock Ltd, Glentree Racing, Iskander Racing & Breeding, P Johnson, M Hardwick, Symmteck, S Farrell, A Murray, Sandhurst Bloodstock 4 & Executive Race Club
Most recently from last on the turn 5th of 9 at Ipswich Bm80 on June 21 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Zouperb with 60.5kg at $5.50. The start before that 5th of 10 at this track Bm85 on May 24 over 1110m, slow going 2.25 len behind Metalart with 60kg at $5. Draws out again but represents a major threat.
13
EMILY LANG
Red, White Gatecrasher, Half Navy Sleeve With Gold Victorian Alliance Logo
7 1440x CORFE CASTLE
TOBY EDMONDS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
A J Edmonds, C M Casey, Ms D J Rochfort, Mrs D Lund, Mrs J McCallum, D I Mccallum, S I Hargreaves, Mrs G Von Kanel, Mrs D Routh, D Routh, Mrs C Keding, B J Kelly, T A Lund, R T Weir, R J Routh, Mrs P A Shirley, P J Lederhose & Racing Tigers (Mgr: D M Bryant)
Gelding back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at this track Hcp April 1 over 1350m, soft track; 6 len behind Swiss Exile with 53kg at $9.50. First up last campaign ran last of 9 at Eagle Farm Cl6-Sw December 14 over 1200m, on heavy track; 22 len behind Millane carrying 57kg at $31. Expecting a positive return.
11
KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
White, Green And Purple Lucky Clover Thoroughbreds Logo, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
8 6320x CUNNAMULLA FELLA
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
First Light Racing Pty Ltd, R M Glennie, A M Coleman, D J Loch, D Hatcher, M B Johnson, Miss N T Fletcher, G J Hidson, H N B Hampson, Mrs C D Hampson, Mrs N A Loch, D M Richardson & M G O'Connor, M I Lavery, Mr J R Brown, Mr A Woods & Another Fifty
Resuming today after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when last of 10 at Eagle Farm Cl6 March 1 over 1600m, 7 len behind Rising Pacific carrying 57.5kg at $2.90. First up last campaign eighth of 12 at Sunshine Coast 3&4yo CG&E Cl4-Sw January 4 over 1300m, soft track; 6 len behind Redford carrying 60kg at $31. Maybe a place while fresh.
2
JAKE BAYLISS
Navy Blue, Gold And White Crescent, Gold Cap
9 60x50 GOLDSBOROUGH
GARY DUNCAN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
P A Piccone, J L Piccone, T P Jones, Mrs W M Duncan, Mrs A Lillywhite & Mrs J A Marmin
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 8 at Sunshine Coast Cl6 on June 8 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Enterprise Lucia with 59.5kg at $16. Last start 10th of 12 at Eagle Farm Bm85 on June 28 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind He's Heaven with 57kg at $31. Needs to find a few lengths to threaten these.
8
WINONA COSTIN
Maroon, Gold Band And Armbands, Quartered Cap
10 11436 JOHN RAMBO
TONY GOLLAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
MR Racing (M Reguson), High Calibre Racing (D Maguire), Ms J Rockliff, Roped In (Ms S Reguson), G Ghosn, A Read, G Robertson, T Brown, Mrs K O'Neill, Ms H Walpole, Ms V Burgess, P Comerford, J Stitt, M Gould, M Mccaffery, S Travers, Mrs J Blair, J Patterson, Hudswan Racing (P Hudson) & B Moore
Most recently from last on the turn 6th of 12 at Eagle Farm Bm85 on June 28 over 1200m, 3 len behind He's Heaven carrying 58kg at $2.90. Before that 3rd of 8 at Sunshine Coast Cl6 on June 8 over 1200m, slow going 1.4 len behind Enterprise Lucia carrying 58kg at $2.30. Capable of sharp improvement.
6
DAMIEN THORNTON
White, Green Dollar Sign, Red Sleeves And Cap
11 19x42 SLIPPIN' JIMMY
DAVID VANDYKE
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
M W Cook, K L Hill, Albury's Own (Mgr: P A Mathewson), Mrs J Dahl, DVD Racing (Mgr: D J Vandyke), S Dodds, T J Brown, G Doherty, R G Whalley, D Souvannavong, High Calibre Racing (Mgr: D Maguire), G D Rowden, D Sutton & P W Clayton
Second run back. First-up after five months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Ipswich Bm80 on June 21 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Zouperb with 58.5kg at $7. Previously second-up second last of 10 at this track Bm85 on February 1 over 1350m, 6 len behind Corfe Castle carrying 57kg at $4.20. Fitter and can break through.
9
White, Green Dollar Sign, Red Sleeves And Cap
12 1099x SHALAILED
JACK BRUCE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
K Salagic
Gelding back from a spell of five months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Canterbury Estar-Bm78 February 14 over 1250m, soft track; 5 len behind Junqueira carrying 58.5kg at $7.50. First up last campaign third of 10 at Kembla Grange Bm78 November 23 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Pisanello carrying 59.5kg at $8.50. Respect any market confidence.
10
TAYLOR MARSHALL
Yellow, Red Salex Logo, Red Cap
13 94624 MUSCHIALLI
KEVIN KEMP
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Lyndhurst Stud (Mgr: J J Kruger), H F Black, A C Black & J K Shelton
Most recently 4th of 12 at Eagle Farm Bm85 on June 28 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind He's Heaven with 53kg at $41. The race before that 2nd of 8 at Sunshine Coast Cl6 on June 8 over 1200m, slow going 1.0 len behind Enterprise Lucia with 54kg at $41. Going okay but has had too many chances.
8
Green And Purple Quarters, White Sleeves And Cap
14 81417 SUPER DUCK
MICHAEL HEMMINGS
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 53.0KG
Bileena Stud (Mgr: Mrs N R Hemmings), F J Natoli, A F Natoli, K Strange, A D Lewis, N E Richards & Ms K L Robertson
Comes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently faded in the straight 7th of 14 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on May 31 over 1400m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Harbourmaster carrying 58kg at $18. The start before that won by 0.9 len at this track Bm78 May 17 over 1350m on a heavy track defeating Banana Slide with 55.5kg at $61. Big chance on his best form.
5
TAHLIA FENLON
Dark Green, Orange Stripes And Sleeves, Dark Green Cap