Gatton 09 Jan 2026
GOING: G(4)
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MCNEIL FARMS BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 1100m Track: Good 4 Rail: True. |
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Pace genuine with Ceekay's Choice and Betta Being Single pressing hard closely followed by Purosangue and Red Feather Boa. RED FEATHER BOA (7) made it 2 wins from her last 3 starts when leading all the way to score by over 2 lengths here 5 weeks ago. She stays in the same grade, and an extra 2kg should not be enough to stop her from going close to repeating the dose. PUROSANGUE (16) has not lived up to his earlier promise, but did show more fight when finishing fourth at Toowoomba nearly 3 weeks ago, when setting the pace. He is third up for Mark Currie, and the key this time will be Justin Huxtable replacing an apprentice. Stick with him. Can win. BETTA BEING SINGLE (8) was suffering from heat stress after her last run at the Sunshine Coast, and her form prior to that is the guide to use. She steps up a further 100m and can make amends. VEGA NOVA (15) did a few things wrong at Toowoomba last time out, after winning there fresh up. Stick with her. SUGGESTED PLAY: Purosangue each-way.
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BULSARA
MICHAEL MARSH 6YO BROWN GELDING 63.0KG M A Marsh, C Duff, J S Marsh & Mrs L K Marsh At the latest run couldn't go on with it; second last of 7 at Murwillumbah Bm58 on December 29 over 1200m, 7 len behind Hot Wings carrying 62kg at $20. Before that won by 2 len at Dalby Bm55 December 11 over 1200m defeating Mr Wandji carrying 64kg at $19. Looks tested again. |
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HEROIC CHIEF
DALE GROVES 8YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Ms K M Banks & M V Dorge At the latest run 4th of 8 at Bell Bm65 on January 3 over 1200m, 5 len behind Milton Road with 60.5kg at $3.50. The race before that 2nd of 7 at Toowoomba Bm65 on December 20 over 1100m, head behind That's An Extra carrying 60kg at $13. Not likely to threaten. |
11 GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT |
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SURREAL ASCOT
ROCHELLE PEREIRA 5YO BAY MARE 61.0KG S G McCarthy & K F McCarthy Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 7 at Toowoomba Bm70 on December 27 over 870m, 3.5 len behind Medals carrying 56kg at $6. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Toowoomba Bm70 on May 17 over 1000m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Tijuana Two Step carrying 54.5kg at $2.70. Cannot be left out of calculations. |
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MR WANDJI
TOM DOUGALL 6YO BROWN GELDING 61.0KG M J Frost, G T Mcmahon, N P Mcmahon, R V Thomas, B J Walker, A J Sedl, K J Mortimer, J R Ramsey, T J Dougall, P J Gleeson, Ms J H Egart & A B Coonan Most recently favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Chinchilla Bm60 December 20 over 1200m defeating Black Country carrying 58.5kg at $2.90. Before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Dalby Bm55 on December 11 over 1200m, 2 len behind Bulsara carrying 60kg at $5. Ideally placed to play a significant role. |
17 SAMANTHA POINTON |
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HORRIBLE HANK
GLENN RICHARDSON 4YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG P J Jackson Comes off a 33 day let-up. Most recently eased back early on 8th of 10 at Armidale Bm58 on December 7 over 1100m, 5 len behind Parana River with 61kg at $5. Before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 1.5 len at Chinchilla Bm60 November 8 over 1200m defeating Command Approved with 60kg at $6. Capable of a lot more. |
14 HANNAH RICHARDSON |
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DRANITZELLE
TONY GOLLAN 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG S Parkinson, K Lovett, K Brogan, R Hemphrey, B Williams, O Horsfall, R A Allen, M L Hogan, I Edwards, Alianya Racing (Mgr: A J Kingmohr),S Tan, E H Neal, N E Horse Ladies (Mgr: N J Younger), S C Clay, A Gerard, L Craggs, B P Mawer, Mrs J M Ryan & K P Sutcliffe Dual acceptor. Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation winning by 2 len Sunshine Coast 3yo C&G Mdn-Sw December 29 2024 over 1200m defeating Rocky Reward with 58kg at $12. On debut 11th of 13 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn-Sw November 29 2024 over 1000m, soft track; 6 len behind Belegato with 58kg at $3.50. Capable of a bold return. |
1 EMILY LANG |
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RED FEATHER BOA
LINDSAY GOUGH 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 60.0KG M A Hocking, R J Kirshaw, P M Hocking, S M Conradi, J R Taylor, S P Harvey, D J Elder, A M Penklis, C M Miller, S Kidd, B Beijnon, P G Buckby & B G Smith Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently won by 2.5 len at this track Bm60 December 5 over 1100m defeating Been A Secret carrying 58kg at $6. The start before that 6th of 10 at Sunshine Coast 3&4yo Bm65 on October 26 over 1200m, 8 len behind Ready To Schipp carrying 57kg at $15. Excellent prospects in this suitable race. |
8 TIFFANI BROOKER |
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BETTA BEING SINGLE
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE 4YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Henderson Racing & Breeding (Mgr: D A Henderson), Hutley Project (Mgr: P J Byrne), A J Lalor, M P Purcell, H H W G Racing (Mgr: L C Henderson), A J Henderson, J E Cooper & Mrs C L Munce Dual acceptor. At the latest run couldn't go on with it; second last of 10 at Sunshine Coast Cl1 on December 26 over 1000m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Goldarnie carrying 59kg at $11. The race before that 2nd of 10 at Sunshine Coast Cl1 on December 5 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Over Draft with 58kg at $11. One of the major players. |
7 JUSTIN HUXTABLE |
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BONNIE AMORE
JOHN WALLACE 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 58.0KG B D Courtney, Miss A R Bayles, Jammy Syndicate (Mgr: M D Gleeson), P Morris, D W Bykersma, B J Fraser, Four Bees Racing No. 7 (Mgr: B D Courtney) & D J Fraser Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 7 at Gold Coast Bm65 on December 6 over 1000m, 8 len behind Elected with 54kg at $3.20. Second-up 8th of 10 at this track Bm58 on December 21 over 860m, 3.5 len behind Apollo Ten carrying 58kg at $13. This line-up might test her. |
9 D R SMITH |
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CEEKAY'S CHOICE
MATT KROPP 4YO BROWN MARE 58.0KG R C Picking, L J Murphy, O W Gallagher, B W Beard, N W Tracey, J J Howell, P M Lankester, R T Srhoj, W J Kingston, D Lythgo, A Cato, I E Gallagher, M D Clough, P M Stark & Mrs S L Gallagher Recent form sound. Comes here off a 44-day let-up. At the latest run rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 8 at Ipswich Cl1 on November 26 over 1200m, slow going long-neck behind Blitzum carrying 56.5kg at $7. The race before that 4th of 7 at Eagle Farm Cl1-Sw on November 12 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Oohlalouvre with 58kg at $7.50. Rates highly and can measure up. |
6 BRANDON LERENA |
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HELIKEDEMPRETTY
MALEAH HILL 6YO BAY MARE 58.0KG R T Hay At the latest run ran last of 7 at Toowoomba Bm60 on January 3 over 870m, 6 len behind Runaround Sue carrying 57.5kg at $21. The start before that 2nd of 7 at Texas Bm55 on December 13 over 900m, nose behind Ready And Mabel with 61kg at $6. Looks tested again. |
10 LESLIE TILLEY |
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SHAPIN POWER
ANGELA PLUMB 6YO BAY MARE 58.0KG A J Brown, D E Drysdale & Mrs C R K Drysdale Last start faded in the straight 7th of 10 at Gold Coast Cl5 on December 19 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Mister Bianco carrying 54kg at $101. Before that 9th of 11 at Ipswich Bm68 on December 3 over 1350m, 12 len behind Carpaccio with 55.5kg at $71. Draws out again but capable of a bold run. |
13 ADIN THOMPSON |
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COUNT NICHOLAS
ADAM CAMPTON 6YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG Y M Choi & W K Choi Second-up. First-up after three months won by 0.7 len at Gold Coast 0 - 58 December 13 over 1000m defeating Backstage carrying 56kg at $7. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Beaudesert Cl3 on February 6 over 1100m, neck behind Chief Witness carrying 55.5kg at $4.20. Don't discount. |
5 BAILIE BAKER |
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ELRONTE
ADAM CAMPTON 3YO BR/BL FILLY 56.0KG Who Run The World (Mgr: T L Whalley), Mrs M Chandler, Miss A J Chandler, Miss E L Chandler, Mrs S Biasin, Mrs E Wotherspoon, Mrs L M Mifsud & Fortensity Equine Management (Mgr: Mrs B A Gray) Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after five months rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 9 at Toowoomba Cl1 on December 27 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Snitzond carrying 56kg at $11. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len at this track 3yo Mdn August 1 over 860m on a rain affected track defeating Pearl Of Sicily carrying 58.5kg at $1.75. Genuine performer who is expected to go well. |
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VEGA NOVA
MICHAEL NOLAN 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Cinco Star Racing (Mgr: D H B Giesemann), P R Reedy, Davison Racing (Mgr: W B Davison), D W Russell, LJ Boulus, Mrs C R Romero, A Romero, M T Ryan, G L Woods & P A Saal Third-up today. First-up won by 2 len at Toowoomba Mdn December 13 over 870m defeating Brave Emma with 57.5kg at $2.15. Last start 7th of 9 at Toowoomba Cl1 on December 27 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Snitzond with 58kg at $10. Profiles nicely. Can atone. |
4 M HELLYER |
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PUROSANGUE
MARK CURRIE 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG I A Heilig, W A Heilig, M L Alston, Mrs C M Alston, R J Brunner, Mrs K E Brunner, M J O'Brien, B R Hill, Mrs L G Hill, Mrs A Lane, R L Hill, A Mavrick, D S Arndell, M J PHILLIPS & D P Dorge Third-up today. First-up 9th of 11 at Toowoomba Bm62 on November 29 over 870m, 3 len behind Vesper Lynd with 57kg at $2.05. Second run from a spell 4th of 7 at Toowoomba Bm65 on December 20 over 1100m, 1.4 len behind That's An Extra carrying 55kg at $4.80. Rates highly. Certainly worth another chance. |
2 ANTHONY ALLEN |
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EVERYWHERE
PAUL N NOLAN 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG P A Nolan, Mrs R J Nolan, M J Kubler, Mrs S L Kubler & B J Barwick Second run back. First-up after five months raced on the pace before fading 8th of 11 at Toowoomba Cl1 on December 20 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Bluish Hue with 56.5kg at $10. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Ipswich 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 31 over 1350m, in the wet; 1.75 len behind Simply Amazing with 58kg at $3. Fitter but others are better placed. |
3 RON STEWART |
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SUPERSONIC MAN
ADAM CAMPTON 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Miss K Lam Dual acceptor. Back after a long spell. Finished off last preparation raced behind the speed prior to fading 12th of 14 at Sha Tin Rating 60 on September 22 2024 over 1000m, 9 len behind Cheval Valiant with 57kg at $22. First up last campaign second last of 9 at Happy Valley on March 13 2024 over 1200m, 6 len behind Raging Blizzard with 54.5kg at $53. Finished fourth in a Gold Coast trial over 1000m on December 30. Might be better off following this outing. |
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QICKWIT
MARK PALMER 5YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG Mrs T J Shepherd, P W Shepherd, J P Kennedy & R T Edwards Dual acceptor. Form hard to fault. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track Bm60 on December 21 over 1100m, 0.9 len behind Xerri with 56kg at $6. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track 0 - 55 on December 5 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Mishani Steller with 57kg at $6.50. Not far away last time. Can figure in the outcome again. |
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