Doomben   04 Oct 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

MORETON HIRE BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1110m

Track: Soft 5   Clear (Max: 23)   Rail: True Entire Course..  

Hot tempo expected from Chalice Well and Surprise Honey. STAR AMBITION (8) started the campaign in good order with back-to-back NSW victories before being thereabouts in both Eagle Farm outings since. Will be rock-hard fit for this and gets Maloney on board from a favourable draw. Plenty to like about his prospects. COSMO CENTAURUS (6) resumes here but is two from two when first-up and revved up for this with two recent trials. Can run a race while fresh. SURPRISE HONEY (2) has strung two wins together on the bounce and it's hard to discount mares in form. Has to be included with the 3kg claim. GUAC ON (17) has won over this track and trip and looks to be back in good order, winning both trials in preparation for this. Keep very safe. CHALICE WELL (13) grows a leg for rider Brooker who has three wins and a placing from just five rides. In the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Star Ambition to return to the winners' stall.
1 7x421 TROIKA
JACK BRUCE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
Laurel Oak Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: L J Mihalyka), Boeara Holdings, T W Watson, Inspire, D J Tilbury, Mrs S Tilbury, G W Aldridge, D O'Brien, M J Clift, L G Boag, Mrs E D Boag, Tiani Vlei, G A Pointon, M S Riley, Laurel Oak Tolstoy, D J Small, L A Mihalyka & Tumut T
Most recently won by a nose at this track Bm70 September 13 over 1110m on a rain affected track defeating Chalice Well carrying 58kg at $14. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Gold Coast Cl6-Sw on August 30 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Catwalk Criminal carrying 58.5kg at $6. Better last time but looks safely held in this contest.
13
COBI VITLER
White, Green Crossed Sashes, Red Sleeves And Cap
2 x2311 SURPRISE HONEY
TONY GOLLAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs L Huddy)
Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently won by 0.5 len at Gold Coast Cl4-Sw September 20 over 1200m defeating Aldolfito with 56.5kg at $5. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at Ipswich Cl2-Sw September 3 over 1100m defeating Pocketmoney carrying 58kg at $2.05. Today's race will be harder but she looks up to the task.
6
JACE MCMURRAY
Maroon, Gold Diagonal Stripes, White Sleeves, Gold Cap
3 094x8 THE LUCKY ALIEN
GREGORY CORNISH
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
Mr R T Graveson, R L Graveson, A J Hill & Ms A V Martin
Second-up. First-up after three months 8th of 11 at Eagle Farm Bm75 on September 24 over 1000m, 7 len behind Port Erin with 58kg at $20. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Ipswich Qlty on May 14 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Flag Hall carrying 52kg at $9.50. Didn't do enough first-up to raise the hopes.
10
CODY COLLIS
Pink And White Quarters, Pink Sleeves, Lime Green Cap
4 3326x CUSTO
BARRY LOCKWOOD & EMMA-JANE VINCENT
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
I T Campbell, P Tosevic, Mrs A J L Davis, G Davis, T D Russell, S R Fitzsimmons, C W Ayre, G J Smith, A J Newcombe & I Deaves
Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Canterbury Bm78 November 15 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Eye Of The Fire with 56.5kg at $21. Previously first up; second of 7 at Dubbo Bm74 July 15 2024 over 1020m, in the wet; a long neck behind Zoom Outcome with 61.5kg at $2.50. Prefer to see how he returns.
12
COREY SUTHERLAND
Yellow, Red, Black And Green Armbands, Red Pom Pom
5 0x752 SHOT OF WHISKEY
MATTHEW HOYSTED
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Proven TBreds, A Black, Boom Package, M Rolfe, Mrs M Rolfe, P O'Rourke, C Hewitt, N Woolley, E Robinson, K Kiely, R Dawson, G Seto, S Philp, D Shanahan, Lucyrox Racing (Mgr:SA Mitchell), Steel Tracks Racing, Mrs F Dickson, A Anagnostiadis, Mrs J Peck & C Blair
At the latest run rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 9 at this track Bm75 on September 17 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Pareto with 57.5kg at $10. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Eagle Farm Cl4 on August 30 over 1200m, 4 len behind Ouroboros with 56kg at $16. Has good early speed but looks outclassed.
15
RORY HUTCHINGS
Black, Lime Green Spot And Armbands, Quartered Cap
6 9463x COSMO CENTAURUS
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs V A Heathcote, Ms R S Tyszkiewicz, Mrs D Groves, Mrs C A Bournon, Mrs N T Robson, Mrs J E De Pasquale, J L Becker, R Ciobo & S N Wood
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 12 at this track 3yo SW May 17 over 1350m, in the wet; 1.3 len behind El Morzillo carrying 57kg at $9. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len Sunshine Coast 3yo Hcp January 25 over 1000m defeating Belegato with 53kg at $2.60. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign.
2
DANIEL MOOR
Pink, Black Checks And Sleeves, Checked Cap
7 44224 NEGOTIATIONS
CIARON MAHER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C Walsh), BBT Secret Agenda (Mgr: C Walsh), S J Bartlett, CMR Secret Agenda (Mgr: C Walsh), A Melideo, A Sharp, G J P Van Ameyden, L A Massey, R N Gajewski, T Edgar, Dr O K Chan, Dr B J Bartlett, Mrs C Connell, D Wallis, P R Connell, R Todd, A J Sayers & I Hopkins
At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track Bm70 on September 13 over 1110m, slow going 1.0 len behind Troika with 60kg at $5. The run before that 2nd of 9 at this track Bm65 on August 27 over 1110m, long-neck behind Mio Sorrento carrying 62kg at $3.70. Definitely one to consider.
1
JASPER FRANKLIN
Red, Blueblood Logo, Red Sleeves, Blueblood Logo, Red And White Star Cap
8 x1153 STAR AMBITION
TOBY EDMONDS
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
A J Edmonds, MiRunners Racing No. 2, Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), Cinco Star Racing (Mgr: D H B Giesemann), Felgate Holdings, P Day, S Ellison, Mrs P Ellison, Mrs S Hitchener, A R Marshall, B S Racing & Hedley Racing
At the latest run ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Eagle Farm Bm75 on September 24 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Port Erin carrying 57.5kg at $2.70. The run before that 5th of 15 at Eagle Farm Cg&E Bm78 on August 23 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind About To Explode carrying 56kg at $5. Likely to measure up again.
4
RYAN MALONEY
Grey, MiRunners Logo, Sky Blue Sleeves And Cap, Logo On Cap
9 84124 JUST PRECIOUS
STUART KENDRICK
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
S W Kendrick, Kratzie Racing Class of 23 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann), Kratzie Racing 2023 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann), GLJ Schweikert, G L Wilson, L F Robins, A M Penklis, J W Martin, K D Kenny, Mrs J F Hill, M Hadfield, S L Jimmieson, G Collier, G B Sherlock, N J Sherlock, R W Bosch, J Smith & P G Brady
Last start 4th of 14 at this track Cl3 on September 6 over 1350m, 3.5 len behind Lady Lucifer with 56.5kg at $9. The race before that 2nd of 9 at Eagle Farm F&M Bm78 on August 23 over 1200m, slow going 0.7 len behind Gospel Girl with 57.5kg at $4.20. Winning chance.
4
CODY COLLIS
Blue And Yellow Checks, Green Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap
10 x6467 VEGAS RAIDER
JEFF DUNN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J M Dunn, Miss B I Tompkins, Kratzie Racing No.4 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann), G M Stewart, K Buckley, N A Stone, P Koch, D R Latchford, G R Elrington, G W Ayre, Ms S M Lynch, Mrs A Y Livingstone, J A Livingstone, J A Wilson & Swing Hard Racing (Mgr: A M Rayner)
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 7 at Gold Coast Cl6-Sw on August 30 over 1000m, 6 len behind Catwalk Criminal carrying 57kg at $8.50. The race before that second last of 7 at Canterbury 4yo+ Bm72 on July 9 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Desi Emperor carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. Looks safely held.
3
MARK DU PLESSIS
Purple, Gold Maltese Cross, Sleeves And Cap
11 4298x PARTY SPIRIT
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
First Light Racing Pty Ltd, J D Handley,Mrs P M Taylor, P T O'Shea, Mrs J M Hunter, E Kokoris, P J Carrington, Mrs L Eastaughffe, G J Walker, S J A Cahill, G W Purcill, A McConochie, L P Bryant, Dr A J Richmond, Ms L J Park, Samurai Racing, Three C Racing & Hay & Hill
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Gold Coast Bm75 June 21 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Sultry Siren with 56.5kg at $12. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Ipswich Cl4-Sw February 19 over 1100m defeating Action King carrying 54.5kg at $5.50. Prefer to see how she returns.
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Navy Blue, Gold And White Crescent, Gold Cap
12 x4x17 SHE'S EXOTIC
MATTHEW DUNN
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Group One Thoroughbreds, J J Azzopardi, Group One Miss Quaintly, Chope CC Racing, J R Goldsmith, A Cordner, Mrs A L Ibbotson, D A Bush, M J Bradbury, A J Russ, P A Palmer, G D Broadfoot, D F Burges, G L Barker, B T Williams, G J Spain, K G Calvert, Clear Vision & L Davis
Third-up today. Resuming raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len at Ipswich Cl4 August 14 over 1100m defeating Treporti with 55kg at $2.80. Last start 7th of 11 at this track Bm70 on September 13 over 1110m, slow going 3 len behind Troika carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. Great chance to atone.
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COBI VITLER
Orange, Black Group One Thoroughbreds Logo, Seams Sleeves, Logo Cap
13 42112 CHALICE WELL
JAMES HEALY
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Ms L C Healy, R W Mutton, Ms S L Wynn, A C Morris, G A Morris, Mrs S R Morris, J Stergioulis, R J Gordon, Miss M L Pether, P R Stewart & P R Joice
Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track Bm70 on September 13 over 1110m, slow going nose behind Troika carrying 57kg at $4.80. The run before that favourite; won by 2 len at this track Bm65 August 6 over 1110m defeating Lady Lucifer with 57.5kg at $21. Major player.
9
TIFFANI BROOKER
Light Pink, White Hoops, Navy Blue Sleeves And Cap, White Spots
14 25x2x ELLIBABY
DAVID VANDYKE
5YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
OnTrack Elliptical Orbit, D Lesjak, Bayles Girls Racing, R Marsolino, Miss A R Bayles, F J Vernon, P R Mcgavin, Mrs J McGavin, D McWilliams, Z Marks, Dr A M Morrison-Galt, M Vogelsang, J Wilson, P D Smart, A M Smart, B La Master, Bliss Racing, Mr G Kotoski & Mrs A Szuster
Resuming. Finished off last campaign on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track Bm70 on June 25 over 1110m, on a slow track; neck behind Emperor with 56.5kg at $4. First up last campaign 4th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Bm68 on September 4 2024 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind I Am Artie carrying 57kg at $4. Won trial at Sunshine Coast Inner Track over 1000m on September 16. Expecting an effective return.
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Gold
15 4x141 GILIANA
TONY GOLLAN
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs Z A Daly, S M George, T Khoury, D W Bachmann, Mrs C M Bachmann, Black Soil Bloodstock (Mgr: B A Siemsen), River Junction (Mgr: T R Schmidt) & Wunters (Mgr: S M Mclady)
Half-sister to Group 3 winner Garibaldi. Most recently favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.2 len at Sunshine Coast Bm60 September 21 over 1000m defeating Blue Allure with 59.5kg at $1.80. Before that 4th of 7 at Ipswich Cl2-Sw on September 3 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind Surprise Honey carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. In the mix.
5
EMILY LANG
Black, White Horse Face, Collar And Sleeves
16 133x0 CUTEPI
KRIS LEES
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Australian Bloodstock,Whitegate Pastoral(Mgr: A S Price),P R Jenner,G J P Van Ameyden,Hot Sauce(Mgr: D Gough),BRB(Mgr: G Beveridge),B M Finlay,M Legge,DAB Racing(Mgr: A Town),D Hutchins,Mrs S J A Murphy,S C T Lewis,Ms A T Kelleher,S Olsen,C J Sneddon,V Colubriale,Mrs A J Casey&J Lovett
Second-up. First-up after five months second last of 12 at Wyong Bm64 on August 31 over 1100m, 5 len behind Norton Road with 59kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Port Macquarie Prov Cl1 on December 29 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind Sneaky Sofia carrying 58kg at $10. No easier this time and is likely to struggle.
10
BENJAMIN OSMOND
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Check Sleeves And Cap
17 8117x GUAC ON
KELLY SCHWEIDA
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
G A Betts, K S Swindail, Mrs K M Swindail, Mrs H Swindail, M J Robertson, T D Dall'Osto, Mrs B M Tsakissiris, D Burg, C J Betts, Miss B A Betts, E K Betts, Miss G I Solomon-Innes, Burgs Racing (Mgr: K A Thomas), J D H Maclean, A K Voller & S P Flanigan
Resuming. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Gold Coast Mm Nat 2yo SW May 23 over 1000m, soft track; 3 len behind Isti Star carrying 57kg at $8. On debut ran last of 8 at this track 2yo Mdn April 4 over 1110m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Ritualize carrying 57kg at $1.85. Looks all set for a bright return.
7
CEJAY GRAHAM
Orange, Purple Cap
18 4270x THE GAMBLING GREEK
TONY & MADDYSEN SEARS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
S W Edwards, Ms M L Sears, Mrs L J Sears, H F Black, A C Black, J L Edwards & H T Edwards
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 13 at Ipswich Cl4 May 14 over 1200m, soft track; 10 len behind Aldolfito carrying 56.5kg at $16. When resuming last campaign seventh of 12 at Sunshine Coast Cl1 December 26 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Untouchable Legend with 59kg at $13. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
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Gold, Red Vee Yoke, Sleeves And Cap