Dalby   08 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S(7)

G.J. GARDNER HOMES DALBY & CHINCHILLA BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 1400m

Track: SOFT 7     Rail: +2m 600m-300m; True Remainder.  

Without an obvious leader, it may be left to Al Ash Lad, Executive Stress and Kneze to control the tempo. The well-related TOBA (7) (half to G3 winner Keshi Boom) goes well for rider Wheeler who has two wins and two placings from just six rides and will be ready to peak now fourth-up from the spell. Is a four-time winner over this trip and should find this easier than recent efforts. Sure to be right there when the judge calls a halt. CHASING JACKLEY (3) has placed two from three over this distance range and is usually thereabouts. A must for the multiples. EXECUTIVE STRESS (5) just missed the placings in town last time out and will appreciate the drop in grade here. Top-three credentials. SHOUTS ALL DAY (9) strips fitter second-up and is drawn to get all the favours from gate two. Cannot be ignored. HOTFOOT PERFORMER (12) loves this circuit with a win and three seconds from just five outings. Likely to play a role again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Toba to get a well-deserved victory.
1 3178x KNEZE
AMANDA PARK
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 63.0KG
N W Barnes & Ms A J Park
Is first-up after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign eighth of 11 at Toowoomba Bm70 December 21 over 1890m, 11 len behind Lucky Exchange with 59.5kg at $31. When resuming last campaign third of 8 at Gatton Bm75 March 30 2024 over 1600m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Avenue Of Stars carrying 54.5kg at $14. Expected to be competitive while fresh.
3
MITCH GORING
Purple, White Hoops, Purple Cap
2 22121 BASIL'S BOW
DALE GROVES
6YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Ms K M Banks
Racing well. Last start favourite; won by a long-neck at Monto Bm55 March 29 over 1400m defeating Masali Raffa with 63kg at $2.50. The run before that 2nd of 10 at this track Bm50 on March 22 over 1400m, head behind Azuki with 65kg at $4.20. Capable of making it two on the trot.
7
DYLAN BENNETT
Turquoise, White Seams, White And Turquoise Seams Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
3 26x42 CHASING JACKLEY
ALYSSA & TROY SWEENEY
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
D P Alston & Ms S E Nation
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Ipswich Bm58 on March 1 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Jungle Fever with 60kg at $9. Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 at this track Hcp on March 22 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind I Promise You with 55kg at $6. Hard to beat.
10
JADEN LLOYD
Black, White Checks, Cerise Sleeves, Cerise Cap, Black Collar, Cerise Cuffs, Cerise Peak
4 58716 DEMON DELIVERA
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
M J Webster, J F Faux, B E Humphreys, Mrs K M Webster, C G Geran, B M Moody, The Bribie Initiative (Mgr: A MacMahon) & K J O'Brien
Last start 6th of 9 at this track Hcp on March 22 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind I Promise You with 53kg at $7. The race before that won by 2.5 len at St George 0 - 60 March 8 over 1400m defeating Palatial Prince with 58kg at $3.80. Rates highly on best form so he can turn things around.
2
LANDAN SYKES
Navy Blue, White H Inside Wreath, White Cap
5 25064 EXECUTIVE STRESS
DESLEIGH FORSTER
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs M S Bell & Kilto Park Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd
Last start 4th of 7 at Eagle Farm Cl4 on March 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Influential with 56kg at $12. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm65 on March 15 over 1400m, 6 len behind Heyoka with 60kg at $41. Can turn things around.
5
TOM ORR
Royal Blue, Yellow Checks And Armbands
6 1186x HOLY FLASH
PAUL JENKINS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
F Demaio, Mrs K Demaio, P P Jenkins, W C J Hayward, H A Power & B R Spilsbury
Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at Sunshine Coast Bm62 October 4 over 1600m, 5 len behind Merchant Flyer with 60kg at $16. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Gatton Mdn-Sw August 20 over 1400m slow track defeating Peach Galantes carrying 58.5kg at $5. Others make more appeal.
7
COREY SUTHERLAND
Purple, Gold V And Band, Black Sleeves, Purple And Gold Quartered Cap
7 x8436 TOBA
REX LIPP
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs R J Lipp, R G Lipp, Miss K J Lipp, K F Cronan, Mrs S L Cronan, M J Cronan, Miss J L Flamank, M P Cavanagh, Miss R Last, Mrs K S Kearney, J Kearney & Mrs J A Wilson
Half-brother to Group 3 winner Keshi Boom. At the latest run 3rd of 12 at Ipswich Cg&E Bm58 on March 21 over 1350m, slow going 2 len behind Hollywood Epic carrying 61.5kg at $4.80. Before that 4th of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm68 on March 1 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Outsmarted with 56.5kg at $41. Will prove hard to beat again.
5
BAILEY WHEELER
Royal Blue, Red Diamonds, Gold Sleeves And Cap
8 l80x3 AL ASH LAD
MONIQUE GAVIN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Miss M L Gavin, D Boulizos, P W B Taylor, N J Schofield & CWJ Mailman
Second run back. First-up after four months 3rd in a small field at St George Hcp on March 8 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Art By Concorde carrying 52kg at $15. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Gold Coast Cl3-Sw on September 21 over 1200m, 8 len behind Russian Sub carrying 60kg at $67. Racing okay but looking elsewhere.
4
CHRIS TAYLOR
Royal Blue, Lime Green Quarters, Royal Blue Sleeves With Four Lime Green Diamonds, Lime Green Cap
9 123x9 SHOUTS ALL DAY
MATT KROPP
4YO  GREY  MARE 58.0KG
K S Griffiths, R N Ham, Mrs J M Griffiths, L W C Griffiths & R A Griffiths
Second run back. First-up after two months second last of 10 at Gold Coast Bm65 on March 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Fat Fingers with 56kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Toowoomba Bm65 on January 4 over 1300m, 1.3 len behind Chinchilla Ahead with 56kg at $2.60. Will take a lot from that run and looks tough to beat.
1
MADELEINE WISHART
Blue, White Vee And Sleeves, Blue Armbands, White Cap
10 9x800 JENNI INDA JUNGLE
JOE GLEESON
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs S Dwyer & Mrs K M Gleeson
Returns from a 31-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 10 at Toowoomba Cl2-Sw on March 8 over 1300m, 13 len behind Kickatinalong carrying 58kg at $31. The start before that second last of 11 at Beaudesert Bm62 on January 16 over 1650m, 3.5 len behind Whistling Spirit carrying 57.5kg at $8. Hard to make a case.
9
KARL ZECHNER
Black, White Maltese Cross, Red Sleeves And Cap
11 21x01 DOWNEY
MARK CURRIE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs D T Currie & B M Currie
Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 11 at Toowoomba Bm58 on March 8 over 1200m, 26 len behind Galway Hussler carrying 60.5kg at $6. Previously second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Warwick Mdn-Sw on October 12 over 1350m, 1.5 len behind Contrick carrying 58.5kg at $1.90. Can bounce back.
9
JUSTIN HUXTABLE
White, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Red And Royal Blue Striped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
12 892x1 HOTFOOT PERFORMER
PHILIP MINTER
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs Y M Cahill & Miss F E Cahill
Second run back. First-up after four months won by a head at this track Bm55 March 22 over 1200m defeating Vast Kama with 61.5kg at $5. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at this track Mdn on April 20 over 1200m, in the wet; 4 len behind Amazing Journey carrying 57.5kg at $8. Back in good order and is among the chances.
8
PAUL HAMBLIN
Black, White Sleeves, Pale Blue Cap
13 10x04 SUPRENDRE
PHIL BOBIC
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Revelstone Stud (Mgr: Mrs R A Garrett)
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up failed to make an impression; ran last of 10 at Ipswich F&M Bm58 on January 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Electric Arrow with 60kg at $61. Second run from a spell sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Cl1 on March 14 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Crackenthorpe with 56.5kg at $81. Likely to find this out of reach.
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Yellow, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes And Cap
14 105x0 PINTURA ROSA
REX LIPP
5YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
S P Carroll & C A A Little
Second-up. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after six months ran last of 12 at Kilcoy 0 - 58 on February 18 over 1500m, 16 len behind Flying Bat with 57.5kg at $12. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Doomben Mdn-Sw on June 19 over 1660m, 5 len behind Autumnmation carrying 56.5kg at $26. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two.
6
BAILEY WHEELER
White, Red Lightning Bolt, White Sleeves, Red Armbands, White Cap, Red Lightning Bolt
15 7x454 QUALITY MISS
DIANE G MURPHY
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
C E Murphy, A Miller, R M Nicholson, C A Welch, Ms J Cattanach, B C Finlayson, K B Hillis, Ms B S Baker & Miss G M Miller
At the latest run 4th of 11 at Ipswich F&M Bm58 on March 21 over 1350m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Window Tapper with 59kg at $9.50. The run before that faded in the straight 5th of 7 at Ipswich Bm58 on March 1 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Jungle Fever carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. Definite top-three prospect.
6
Pink, Brown Checks, White Sleeves, Checked Cap, White Pom Pom
16 x5817 CRAIGLEA LA VIE
KRYSTLE JOHNSTON
5YO  GR/BR  MARE 56.0KG
Miss K J E Johnston
Last start 7th of 12 at Ipswich 0 - 58 on March 21 over 1700m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Bilpa Morea with 57kg at $41. The run before that won by a long-neck at Gayndah Bm50 February 15 over 1400m defeating Paballo with 60.5kg at $4.80. Not one of the main chances.
1
Blue, White Crossed Sashes, Striped Sleeves, Blue Cap