Mackay   26 Jul 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

TELLY'S LAST RACE BENCHMARK 58 Handicap 2000m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 23)   Rail: +2m 900-400m; +2.5m 400m-W/Post; True Remainder. (Pent: 5.10)  

Slick tempo with Vancouver Bay to lead but under plenty of pressure in a keen early contest. Tough. BLAZERRO (1) gets in well with the 3kg claim and was good just missing here in a 60 over a mile. He was having his first start since the switch from a NSW yard and will be better for it. He rates well and is worth another chance over a middle distance. FLOP TURN RIVER (13) has the advantage of the inside barrier and the leading jockey on replacing the apprentice. He's won 2/2 at this track and expect the longer distance to suit. Will be given every chance. CARACRISTI (12) has a wide gate but impressed easily winning a 58 here from the pace over 1800m. She'll fight out the finish holding that form. KINGS CASTLE (5) wasn't beaten far here over 1800m, improving again. He will get every hope from an inside barrier. MORDECAI (2) keeps racing well and is in the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Blazerro can take this.
1 26572 BLAZERRO
LINDSAY HATCH
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 63.0KG
Ares Racing Australia (Mgr: J Horan), Bushrangers Racing (Mgr: P Muscovich), G A Bishop, A J McMahon, T Bean, Ms J Griggs, B J Harvey, Goonthen (Mgr: J Green), G J Morris, Hoof and Heart (Mgr: G Tolcher), D Heath, Touch of Class Racing (Mgr: D Chapple), R Healy, T Juric, AB & DL Racing (Mgr: D Lowe)
Most recently sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at this track Bm60 on July 11 over 1560m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Booga Ray with 61.5kg at $3. The race before that sat on the pace before fading 7th of 14 at Canterbury Bm64 on May 28 over 1900m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Kenmare Bay with 59kg at $41. Will take plenty of beating.
4
LEAH MARTYN
Turquoise, Black Star, Diagonal Striped Sleeves
2 22243 MORDECAI
WAYNE WINTERS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs S C Winters, Ms V Becker, A P Spiteri, M J Camilleri, M A Walker, W Richards, Mrs R Richards & S L Hunt
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at this track 0 - 58 on July 11 over 1800m, slow going 2.5 len behind Caracristi with 60kg at $2.80. Before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 11 at Townsville Bm65 on June 29 over 1609m, 1.4 len behind Our Turn Now carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Genuine type who is sure to run well.
8
GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
Orange, Dark Blue Sash, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
3 96641 SHABOOH SHALAA
GLENDA BELL
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
B N White, G A Bell & R Locke
Form hard to fault. Most recently won by 1.1 len at Bluff Bm60 July 12 over 1800m defeating Bavarian Lady with 61kg at $7. Before that 4th of 7 at Thangool Cl1-Sw on June 10 over 1600m, 8 len behind Suprendre carrying 58kg at $4.20. Risking.
12
RAUL SILVERA OLIVERA
Gold, Black Braces, Red Armbands And Cap
4 68275 GREGARIOUS
BRENDAN RICHARDSON
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
BJ Richardson, Mrs L A Richardson ,Mrs R Weston,P J Rolfe & D L Richardson.
At the latest run 5th of 12 at Barcaldine Bm60 on July 7 over 1600m, slow going 1.3 len behind Badge with 60.5kg at $14. The race before that 7th of 12 at Longreach Bm60 on June 16 over 1600m, 6 len behind Divine Courage with 61kg at $8.50. Will be tested.
7
OLIVIA KENDAL
Sky Blue, Cerise Maltese Cross And Cap
5 32212 KINGS CASTLE
DARBY AMOS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs S Hammer
Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 9 at this track 0 - 58 on July 11 over 1800m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Caracristi with 59.5kg at $3.80. The race before that scored a big 4.5 len win at Home Hill Bm55 June 28 over 1830m defeating Consider It Ready with 60.5kg at $1.70. Has been racing well. One of the better chances.
2
PAUL HAMBLIN
Royal Blue, White Stars, Cerise Stripe and Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap, Cerise Stripe
6 25645 VANCOUVER BAY
STEVEN ROYES
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald
At the latest run led to the turn then faded 5th of 9 at this track 0 - 58 on July 11 over 1800m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Caracristi carrying 60kg at $7. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Townsville Bm60 on June 29 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Going Nuclear with 59.5kg at $10. Mot the worst.
6
ASHLEY BUTLER
Orange, Yellow H
7 44x08 BELLA TIVACI
LYLE WRIGHT
5YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
L Seymour & Ms B Johnson
Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 12 at Rockhampton Bm55 on June 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 13 len behind General Hippo with 62kg at $101. Second-up 8th of 11 at this track Bm60 on July 11 over 1560m, slow going 8 len behind Booga Ray carrying 58.5kg at $61. Likely to find this out of reach.
5
JASON TAYLOR
Black, White LC4 Logo, Chevron Sleeves, White Cap
8 68606 ALIGN THE PLANETS
GLENDA BELL
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Donquinn Downs
At the latest run settled back and ran on when 6th of 11 at Beaudesert Cl2 on July 8 over 1650m, 6 len behind Carravilla with 55kg at $61. The run before that second last of 14 at Warwick Bm60 on June 21 over 1500m, 11 len behind Ariat with 59.5kg at $61. Will need to do a bit more.
3
COBI VITLER
Emerald Green, Gold Braces and Sleeves, Emerald Green Armbands And Gold Cap
9 45422 BAVARIAN LADY
MARK CURRIE
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs K M Gleeson
Last start 2nd in a small field at Bluff Bm60 on July 12 over 1800m, 1.1 len behind Shabooh Shalaa carrying 60.5kg at $1.70. The race before that 2nd of 9 at Rockhampton Bm65 on July 5 over 2215m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Okesutora with 52kg at $3.20. Better off investing elsewhere.
11
JACKSON MURPHY
Black, White Horsehead, Banner And Stars, White And Black Halved Sleeves, Yellow Cap, Black Stars
10 0x044 TRIGGERIFIC
JOSHUA MANZELMANN
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
S Jokic
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track 0 - 58 on July 11 over 1800m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Caracristi with 58.5kg at $21. The race before that 4th in a small field at Home Hill Bm60 on June 28 over 1460m, 9 len behind Elleves with 59kg at $13. Prepared to risk.
10
ADIN THOMPSON
Black, Lime Green Horseshoe, Checked Sleeves And Cap, Black Pom Pom
11 2041 SHINING PROISIR
MARK CURRIE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs D T Currie, J Sujarno & Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes)
Dual acceptor. Form hard to fault. Most recently won by 1.75 len at Rockhampton Mdn July 5 over 1600m in soft going defeating Atlas John with 59.5kg at $3. The race before that 4th of 10 at Dalby Mdn on June 26 over 1400m, 2 len behind Proponent carrying 59.5kg at $3.10. Rates well but the outside gate cruels.
19
GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
Black, White Horsehead, Banner And Stars, White And Black Halved Sleeves, Yellow Cap, Black Stars
12 x3061 CARACRISTI
JAMIE MCCONACHY
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
J L Wehlow, W A Veall & Balman Racing (Mgr: T J Mance)
Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.25 len at this track 0 - 58 July 11 over 1800m on a soft track defeating Kings Castle carrying 54kg at $6. Before that 6th of 9 at this track 0 - 55 on June 27 over 1560m, 2.5 len behind Belmont Park carrying 55.5kg at $6. Has to be considered.
9
S CORMACK
Black, Red Band And Armbands
13 63522 FLOP TURN RIVER
GEOFFREY RAFTER
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
G M & S A Rafter
Recent form sound. Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Barcaldine Bm60 on July 7 over 1600m, slow going nose behind Badge carrying 57kg at $17. The start before that 2nd of 10 at Alpha Bm55 on June 28 over 1700m, 0.5 len behind Badge carrying 58.5kg at $13. Yet to have his colours lowered at this track and go well.
1
C MC IVER
Cerise, Black Horseshoe, White Sleeves
14 84827 CONSIDER IT READY
LACHIE MANZELMANN
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
L S Manzelmann, Miss B L James, Mrs S A Sallis & B E W Hanson
At the latest run 7th of 9 at this track 0 - 58 on July 11 over 1800m, slow going 5 len behind Caracristi carrying 56kg at $26. Before that 2nd in a small field at Home Hill Bm55 on June 28 over 1830m, 4.5 len behind Kings Castle carrying 58.5kg at $7. Happy to overlook.
11
Purple, Pink Checks And Cap
15 33234 BO BO BEWARE
ZOE HOHN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
S L Evans, C P Hohn, Miss Z L Hohn, H M Butler, R D Kirkhope & Mrs V A Hohn
Recent form sound. Most recently 4th in a small field at Rockhampton Cl3 on July 18 over 1600m, slow going 2.5 len behind Boom Boom Bella with 52kg at $8.50. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track Bm60 on July 11 over 1560m, slow going 1.1 len behind Booga Ray carrying 57kg at $17. Going well. Not here.
13
Pink, Purple Band, Pink Cap
16 x1260 NEPTUNE LEGEND
MICHAEL L EVANS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs S Evans
Most recently 10th of 16 at Rockhampton 0 - 58 on July 4 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Lupine with 57kg at $21. Before that 6th of 12 at Rockhampton Bm55 on June 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind General Hippo carrying 56kg at $4.20. Prefer others.
16
NIKKI OLZARD
Green, White Diamond, Red Sleeves And Cap
17 23x08 ORCA
LYLE WRIGHT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
I J Butler, Mrs K M Butler, R K Fuz, A J Storey, H Uhatafe & R Lawton
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran last of 10 at this track Cl3-Sw on June 27 over 1300m, 12 len behind Major Look carrying 60kg at $51. Second-up second last of 9 at this track 0 - 58 on July 11 over 1800m, slow going 8 len behind Caracristi carrying 56.5kg at $13. Looking elsewhere.
7
Green And Gold Diagonal Stripes, Green Cap
18 06306 LATIN LOVE
ROBERT STENHOUSE
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
R A Stenhouse, J A Stenhouse, I D Stenhouse, M J Duncan, I J Duncan, A J Stenhouse, J L Blake, D J Thomas, Mrs M M Keim & L E Stenhouse
Most recently eased back early on 6th of 9 at this track 0 - 58 on July 11 over 1800m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Caracristi carrying 54.5kg at $12. The start before that 12th of 16 at Rockhampton 0 - 58 on July 4 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Lupine with 52kg at $21. Passing.
8
Maroon, White Fleur De Lys, Yellow Sleeves And Cap, Maroon Seams
19 53877 ALL POWERED UP
IAN SHAW
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
K V Shaw & I D Shaw
At the latest run second last of 8 at Bluff 0 - 55 on July 12 over 1300m, slow going 13 len behind Spellmaster carrying 57.5kg at $15. The race before that 7th of 9 at this track 0 - 55 on June 27 over 1560m, 5.5 len behind Belmont Park with 56kg at $101. Prepared to risk in this line-up.
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Yellow, Blue Stars And Sleeves, Yellow Stars, Yellow Cap With Blue Stars