Townsville 02 Aug 2025
GOING: S(5)
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HIGGINS COATINGS BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1200m Track: Soft 5 Rain (Max: 22) Rail: True. (Pent: 5.60) |
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Lots of speed predominantly from Room For Squares, Super Freeze and Arctic Bear. SUPER FREEZE (10) has been given a freshen up after fading as favourite in the home straight after setting the pace here nearly 5 weeks ago, finishing seventh. He had won 2 on the bounce before that. He has a senior hoop back in the saddle to replace an apprentice, and despite a wide gate, he can make amends. LEAN EAGLE (2) is a very progressive gelding who is chasing a hat-trick of wins. He handles any track conditions and will have plenty of options early on from the pole position. He has earned his 62kg top weight, but can get the job done again. TRAPASSI (6) was third fresh up for a new trainer and has won a trial since that start near the end of June. The extra furlong is ideal, and he can go one better. CHARTWELL (7) capped off some consistent form with a well-deserved win by a short head here nearly 4 weeks ago. A 3kg claim will offset his weight rise, and he should be on all quaddie tickets to be safe. ARCTIC BEAR (9) is a promising gelding who can overcome a wide gate. SUGGESTED PLAY: Another very even contest, and Lean Eagle won't let you down.
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REGGIE'S BOY
LESLIE GORDY 7YO B/BR GELDING 64.0KG M Hohos, B M Stephens, P D Thomas, N W Barrett, Mrs J A Cerulli, G L Brooks, W R Sneddon, C I Sneddon, G J Titmarsh, Mrs W Titmarsh, Catch up beers (Mgr: G S J Kelly), Mrs J Lebish, J Palmer, R J Stevens, N Cameron, R D Lebish, D C Cahill & G R Vonhoff Last start 5th of 8 at Mackay Bm75 on July 26 over 1200m, 3 len behind Divine Okay carrying 58.5kg at $17. The start before that 5th of 11 at Cairns Hcp on July 15 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Stadium Of Light carrying 55kg at $13. Tested again. |
10 LIV O'DONNELL |
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| 2 | 1x211 |
LEAN EAGLE
STEPHEN MASSINGHAM 5YO B/BR GELDING 62.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald Chasing a hat-trick. Last start favourite; won by 0.5 len at Cairns Cl3 July 15 over 1250m on a rain affected track defeating Listentozou carrying 60.5kg at $1.40. The run before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track Bm65 June 29 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Talons with 58kg at $1.85. Cherry-ripe now and is a strong chance. |
1 R WIGGINS |
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| 3 | 1x662 |
RUSSIAN MINT
LINDSAY HATCH 6YO BROWN GELDING 62.0KG Ares Racing Australia Pty Ltd, Ares 1, A B & D L Racing, P R Bonanno, M Haritakis, K McMahon, T Horan, G A Synd & M A Fletcher Dual acceptor. Most recently 2nd of 9 at Cairns Bm65 on July 15 over 950m, slow going head behind Lady Damus carrying 61.5kg at $6. The run before that eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track Cl6 on July 6 over 1200m, slow going 1.4 len behind Chartwell carrying 57kg at $7.50. Faces a tough assignment this time. |
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CANDLELIT
STEVEN ROYES 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald, J R McDonald & G Davis Second run back. First-up after seven months 4th of 9 at Cairns Bm65 on July 15 over 950m, slow going 4 len behind Lady Damus with 60.5kg at $7. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Cairns Cl2 on August 17 over 1250m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Burns To Embrace with 60.5kg at $4.50. Will need to do a bit more. |
15 S CORMACK |
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HEAD HONCHO
TOM BUTTON 4YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG T C Button, Wessel Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C J Wessel), M A McLean, Felgate Holdings (Mgr: P D Felgate), Sunny Coast Punters (Mgr: M E Parker), RJ Chipperfield, Daniel Livestock (Mgr: P J Daniel), I W Weigh, Mitchell Park Racing (Mgr: G N Harrison), J N Kele, G P Moustaka, A A Gomez, A B Bauman & JAGS R Dual acceptor. Returns from a 51-day let-up. Most recently came from the tail of the field 2nd of 11 at this track Bm70 on June 12 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Obligated with 57kg at $6.50. The run before that 5th of 9 at this track Northern Jewel on May 16 over 1400m, 6 len behind Astra Star with 60.5kg at $10. A bold showing is likely. |
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TRAPASSI
GRAHAM KLIESE 9YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Mrs C M Williams Second run back. First-up after three years held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track Bm60 on June 29 over 1000m, neck behind Lady Damus carrying 62.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 5th of 13 at this track Cl6 on August 4 2022 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Tempo with 56kg at $15. Sure to be right there at the business end. |
3 WANDERSON D'AVILA |
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| 7 | 33351 |
CHARTWELL
RHEIN SEWELL 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Mr R C Sewell, D E Sewell, Mr R D Sewell, Mrs K E Sewell, Ms B N G Sewell At the latest run favourite; came from midfield and won by a head at this track Cl6 July 6 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Pennypacker with 52kg at $4.20. The race before that 5th of 10 at this track Bm65 on June 29 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Lean Eagle carrying 58kg at $6. Draws well and another big run is in store. |
4 LEAH MARTYN |
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NORTHERNONTAP
LINDSAY HATCH 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Ares Racing Australia (Mgr: J T Horan), D C Fraser, D W Rolfe, J D Green, Goonthen (Mgr: J D Green), A Lo Surdo, A M Smith, J B Page, M A Fletcher, J Shiells, F G Hidasi, L G Tsaousis, D J White, W J Page, B J Butler, S O'Neill, P Hardeo, A M Camp, D Gilbert & Mrs M L Heath Most recently 2nd of 12 at this track Bm60 on July 19 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Exolent Choice carrying 60.5kg at $6.50. Before that couldn't go on with it; second last of 10 at this track Cl6 on July 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Chartwell with 56.5kg at $7. Going well and is one of the leading chances. |
16 OLIVIA KENDAL |
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| 9 | 31514 |
ARCTIC BEAR
TREVOR & PETER ROWE 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Miss V L Thompson Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 9 at Cairns Cl3 on July 15 over 1250m, slow going 1.4 len behind Highbar carrying 59.5kg at $8. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at Innisfail Bm60 June 21 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Ellie's Dream with 61kg at $3.10. One of the main each-way players. |
14 AIDAN HOLT |
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SUPER FREEZE
TOM BUTTON 5YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG J Collins, B P Collins, A C Krause & R A Krause Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Last start did the work up front then tired 7th of 10 at this track Bm60 on June 29 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Lady Damus carrying 59kg at $2.20. The run before that favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track Cl3 June 12 over 1200m defeating Lean Eagle carrying 58kg at $9. Hard to beat. |
12 MS L MORRISON |
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STARHATTAN
TREVOR WILLIAMS 7YO CHESTNUT MARE 59.0KG Mrs M J Edwards Last start 6th of 12 at Barcaldine Hcp on July 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Hurtle carrying 56kg at $26. The race before that 8th of 10 at this track Bm65 on June 29 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Lean Eagle with 59.5kg at $41. Won't be bothering these on recent runs. |
9 CHRIS MEEHAN |
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YOU ARE KING
GRAHAM KLIESE 8YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs S Hammer Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 7th of 11 at this track Bm70 on June 12 over 1000m, 4 len behind Obligated carrying 57kg at $51. Second run from a spell raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 10 at this track Bm65 on June 29 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Lean Eagle with 59.5kg at $51. Useful type but happy enough to avoid. |
6 ISABELLA TEH |
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| 13 | 00804 |
GALBALAN
JOSHUA MANZELMANN 8YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG S Jokic Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at Mackay Bm75 on July 26 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Divine Okay carrying 54kg at $81. Before that 10th of 12 at Mackay Bm58 on July 11 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind The Brill Building carrying 62.5kg at $15. Can't see him featuring in the finish. |
11 JASON TAYLOR |
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KHALS
ROY CHILLEMI 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald, J R McDonald, M L Baillie, R J Paronella, J R Watson, T Robinson, T Molloy, R Watson, P J Watson, A B Molloy & J Coyle Second-up. First-up after four months 11th of 13 at this track 2&3yo Hcp on July 19 over 1000m, 6 len behind Time To Prophet with 55.5kg at $31. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Canberra Mdn on February 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Perfect Justice with 59kg at $2.80. No easier this time and looks tested again. |
5 JACKSON MURPHY |
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PENNYPACKER
SHRYN GABRIEL-ROYES 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG J A Crapp, B M Esser, Ms S P Royes Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Mt Isa Bm65 on July 14 over 1450m, 5 len behind Benevento with 57.5kg at $3.70. The start before that 2nd of 10 at this track Cl6 on July 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; head behind Chartwell carrying 54kg at $41. Going well. Forward showing expected. |
7 N THOMAS |
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THE BRILL BUILDING
RICKY VALE 6YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Mrs G M Apel At the latest run favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.1 len at Mackay Bm58 July 11 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Odegaard carrying 60kg at $1.70. The race before that 4th of 10 at Mackay Cl3-Sw on June 27 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Major Look with 60kg at $5. Better off avoiding. |
13 ASHLEY BUTLER |
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ROOM FOR SQUARES
JASON BABAROVICH 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG J R Walk & Mrs M D Walk At the latest run 6th of 11 at this track Bm65 on July 6 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Tymon with 58kg at $9.50. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track Bm65 on June 29 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Lean Eagle carrying 58kg at $91. Hard to beat on his best form. |
2 J BABAROVICH |
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TALONS
GRAHAM HUGHES 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG G R Hughes,Mrs D R Hughes,R J Nash & Mrs S P Nash Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Most recently raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at this track Bm65 on June 29 over 1200m, slow going 0.8 len behind Lean Eagle with 57.5kg at $20. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at this track Bm65 on May 27 over 1200m, 3 len behind Going Nuclear with 57.5kg at $14. Not far away lately but others rate better. |
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NAPOLEON STRIKE
RICKY LUDWIG 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG R C Ludwig Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Atherton Cl3 July 26 over 1200m defeating Calm Is Power with 59kg at $3.60. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Cairns Cl3 on July 15 over 1250m, slow going 0.6 len behind Highbar with 55.5kg at $21. Harder here so prefer others. |
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SAND 'N' POWER
GARETH SMITH 4YO BR/BL GELDING 57.0KG S B Laming & Felgate Holdings (Mgr: P D Felgate) Second-up. First-up after four months 6th of 11 at Rockhampton Cl3 on July 5 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Katdeel with 53kg at $41. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Ipswich Mdn on January 26 over 1350m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind All About Artie carrying 56kg at $6.50. Winning claims if anywhere near his best. |
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NO LOVE LOST
BONNIE THOMSON 7YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG D A Thomson, J E Pollock & Ms B L Thomson Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 12 at this track Bm60 on July 19 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Exolent Choice carrying 59.5kg at $31. The run before that 4th in a small field at Mareeba Hcp on July 5 over 1210m, 1.75 len behind Lidder Valley carrying 55kg at $6.50. Impressed last start. Well placed to play a major role. |
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KING SAMUEL
GRAHAM HUGHES 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG P W Malpass & R M Donovan Second-up. First-up after 11 months second last of 12 at this track Bm60 on July 19 over 1000m, 7 len behind Exolent Choice with 56kg at $41. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Thangool Cl3-Sw on April 29 2024 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Galeka with 59.5kg at $5.50. Has won second up before but looks tested in this line-up. |
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