Ipswich   30 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

XXXX GINGER BENCHMARK 78 Handicap 1700m

Track: Soft 6   Rain (Max: 26)   Rail: +8m Entire.  

Solid tempo anticipated with Grinzinger Knight leading the way. ARTFUL GIRL (7) is a very consistent conveyance who has hit the top-five in 12 of her past 13 starts and doesn't know how to put in a poor one. Has placed over this track and trip and gets in well at the weights with the 2kg claim. Can return a winner. SHE'S GOT VEUVE (14) was a touch flat last time out but the form prior was good enough to feature in this contest. Worth another chance. The speedy GRINZINGER KNIGHT (4) is a three-time winner around this circuit and should give backers a sight up on speed. Worth including. KORUTO (2) hasn't been too far off them in harder contests of late and can improve enough to feature in the finish. FULL OF SINCERITY (1) was an impressive winner in the first run for the new stable and is capable of playing a role. SUGGESTED PLAY: Artful Girl each-way.
1 600x1 FULL OF SINCERITY
MATTHEW DUNN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
O T I Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson),Beartown No. 29 (Mgr: B B Martin Oam),R Koch,L Webb, Ms D McKeown,J Gurrieri,N McKissock,L Freeman,P Tasker,G Van Ameyden,J Spence,Mrs JT Spence, Northside Racing (Mgr: J Gilligan), Hirecha Racing (Mgr: B J Quin), J Barry, M Perry & Prestige Racing 1 (Mgr: S S Roth)
Second run back. First-up after 10 months won by 2.5 len at Ballina Bm82 April 8 over 1590m on a heavy track defeating Bean Foggy carrying 57kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Mornington Bm84 on April 20 2024 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Frigid with 59kg at $81. Solid place chance on the back of sound recent form.
11
COBI VITLER
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
2 76655 KORUTO
TOM DOUGALL
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Spot Racing (Mgr: W A Parkes)
Last start 5th of 14 at Eagle Farm Bm80 on April 19 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Demon Darb with 58kg at $16. The race before that 5th of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm80 on March 15 over 1820m, 2 len behind Kipling's Journey with 58.5kg at $21. Capable of a big finish.
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M HARLEY
Orange, Lime Green Spots, Orange Cap
3 10818 THE CATCH
JEFF DUNN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
S P Judge & D Lyons
At the latest run 8th of 10 at Eagle Farm Hcp on April 5 over 1805m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Caboche with 52kg at $31. The start before that won by 2.5 len at this track Bm65 March 21 over 1700m in soft going defeating Godzilla carrying 60.5kg at $18. Looking to others in this contest.
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JUSTIN HUXTABLE
Emerald Green, White Inverted Vee And Collar, Striped Sleeves, White Cuffs, Peak And Pom Pom
4 17132 GRINZINGER KNIGHT
HARRY RICHARDSON
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
F J Manwaring & Mrs J G Manwaring
At the latest run 2nd of 8 at Gold Coast Poly Bm70 on April 19 over 1540m, nose behind Hulkamania with 59kg at $6. The race before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm80 on March 15 over 1820m, 0.6 len behind Kipling's Journey with 54.5kg at $26. Will take plenty of beating.
7
EMILY LANG
Yellow, Red Sash And Sleeves, Yellow Armbands
5 0x998 OSTERMEIER
ALYSSA & TROY SWEENEY
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
A D Ross, J L Atkinson, H J Brown, C W Ross, Mrs A K Ross, M J Twomey, Mrs C A Twomey, G O Ross & Mrs S L Ross
Returns from a 39-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 8 at Eagle Farm Bm90 on March 22 over 2200m, slow going 4 len behind Mahagoni with 53kg at $14. The start before that second last of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm80 on March 15 over 1820m, 4 len behind Kipling's Journey with 58.5kg at $81. Others are preferred. Others are preferred.
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CODY COLLIS
Lime Green, Purple Diagonal Stripes And Sleeves, White Armbands, Lime Green Cap, Purple Seams
6 7x677 SIZZLING GAL
LIAM BIRCHLEY
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Wessel Thoroughbreds (C Wessel), M A McLean, T J Lynch, J R Hickey, Obes Nobodies (G O'Brien), G Boonkkamp, C Witherspoon, D E Oates, Marshall Thoroughbreds (P Marshall), Mrs A M Hickey, Mrs A Tucker, Mrs A B Speers, Mrs L Jones, I McLean, T Carmichael, Ms H Stewardson, P Mccarthy & Miss C Birchley
Most recently second last of 8 at this track Hcp on April 21 over 1680m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind This'llbetheone carrying 55.5kg at $3.50. Before that 7th of 9 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on April 5 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Shihab carrying 58.5kg at $20. Ready to peak after three runs back and cannot be underestimated.
5
N CALLOW
White, Blue Stars, Blue Sleeves, White Stars
7 3235x ARTFUL GIRL
KEVIN KEMP
5YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
Rumbles Rural (Mgr: Ms J E Kirley)
Is first-up after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at Eagle Farm Bm78 January 18 over 2200m, 4 len behind Habeebah carrying 57kg at $5.50. When resuming last campaign second of 13 at this track Cl3 May 15 over 1680m, 3.5 len behind Kenyada with 54.5kg at $21. This is an ideal race to kick off. Can return in winning form.
6
TAHLIA FENLON
Electric Blue, Black Horse Motif, Diamond Checkered Sleeves And Cap
8 x8186 SUPER CHILLED
CHRIS WALLER
5YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
P G Kelly, Mrs S R Kelly, J M Kelly, Mrs A D Kelly, J F Kelly, Mrs J M Kelly, M G Monks & Mrs J M Monks
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 8 at Doomben Bm85 on April 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Victory Win with 53.5kg at $12. The start before that got back early 8th of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm80 on March 15 over 1820m, 3.5 len behind Kipling's Journey carrying 56kg at $26. Better than recent form suggests and worth including in the multiples.
10
A MALLYON
Black, White Checks, Black Sleeves, White Cap
9 7x045 GRANITE PRINCE
MICHAEL NOLAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
R J Reeves, Mrs D M Reeves, D P Reeves, J J Reeves, S D Kay, J W Gordon, P Anderson, M A Lane, B M Eagleton & G C Reilly
Last start did the work up front then tired 5th of 9 at Toowoomba Bm68 on April 17 over 1625m, 4.5 len behind Archer's Game with 58kg at $8.50. The start before that 4th of 9 at Toowoomba Bm70 on April 5 over 1300m, slow going 3.5 len behind Never Give Up with 60.5kg at $17. Doesn't appeal.
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ANGELA JONES
White, Green Sash, Hooped Sleeves
10 x1630 MORE TROUBLE
JACK BRUCE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Jack Bruce Racing, P J Galvin, B Arlington, M D Blundell, J S Bromley, P J Elmore, J M Hunter, S D Jolly, A W Kam, J I Mcclelland, M W T McDonald, D B McLusky, J P Ohanessian, M J Paterson, Snake & Rusty Racing (Mgr: J Elmore) & T D Armstrong
Last start settled back and ran on when 10th of 14 at Eagle Farm Bm80 on April 19 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Demon Darb with 55kg at $17. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Doomben Bm70 on April 1 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Demon Darb carrying 60kg at $6. Big chance to return to the winner's list.
14
DAMIEN THORNTON
Maroon, Navy Seams And Cap
11 31271 ARCHER'S GAME
MARK CURRIE
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs W R Hick & L A Hick
Last start ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Toowoomba Bm68 April 17 over 1625m defeating Cape Crusader with 58kg at $3.80. The race before that 7th of 12 at Gold Coast Bm70 on March 15 over 1700m, slow going 4 len behind Tuhinga with 57.5kg at $21. Solid top-three hope.
2
KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
White, Maroon Horseshoe, Halved Sleeves And Cap
12 34221 KAREEM
ADAM CAMPTON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
C R (Mgr: A Campton)
Last start won by 1.75 len at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 April 19 over 2000m defeating Got Yourself A Gun carrying 61.5kg at $7.50. The start before that 2nd of 11 at Gold Coast Poly Bm62 on April 5 over 1540m, 1.5 len behind All's Fair carrying 59.5kg at $4.20. Tested under these conditions.
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Black, White Epaulettes With Royal Blue Outline, White And Royal Blue Striped Cap
13 20358 SHARP DAZZLER
TONY & MADDYSEN SEARS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs S E Wee
Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start ran last of 8 at Doomben Bm85 on April 1 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Victory Win carrying 53kg at $9. The start before that 5th of 12 at Gold Coast Bm70 on March 15 over 1700m, slow going 3.5 len behind Tuhinga with 60kg at $7. Good enough to turn things around.
13
CEJAY GRAHAM
Bottle Green, Gold Star, Lime Green Sleeves, Bottle Green Cap With Gold Star
14 32137 SHE'S GOT VEUVE
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs S Waller, Dr E Attebo, Mrs C M Cook, Mrs L Field, Lady N Hansen, Mrs G Harrison, Mrs L Huddy, Mrs J Kean, Mrs M Lyons, Mrs S Mann, Mrs S McGrath, Mrs L Phillips, Mrs M Pratt, Mrs J Sneesby, Mrs B Symes, Mrs P Thurlow, Mrs R Thurlow, Three Hooks Girls, Ms L Timms & Mrs S Van Duuren
Last start 7th of 10 at Doomben Bm70 on April 12 over 1615m, slow going 7 len behind Jumeirah Beach with 55.5kg at $7.50. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Eagle Farm Cl3-Sw on March 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; nose behind Ring Bearer carrying 58kg at $2.15. Great chance to atone.
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BAILEY WHEELER
Purple, Two Champagne Glasses, White Sleeves
15 4274x SOKUDO
VISHAN VENKAYA
9YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
V Venkaya
First-up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at Sunshine Coast Bm62 December 22 over 2200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Radegast carrying 55kg at $10. Previously first up; sixth of 11 at Gatton Bm62 April 19 2024 over 1400m, 4 len behind Scenic Rim with 58.5kg at $41. Might be better off following this run.
9
M HELLYER
Royal Blue, Old Gold Treble Clef And Wings, Stars Sleeves, Quartered Cap With Treble Clef
16 6752x NITROGLYCERINE
BRUCE BROWN
8YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
B W Brown, M Mana, R J Lamb, E H Brown & K Redenbach
First-up. Finished off last campaign second of 10 at Kilcoy Bm55 February 18 over 1900m, 2.25 len behind Lyndall carrying 56kg at $5.50. When resuming last campaign second last of 9 at Eagle Farm Cl5 May 8 over 1500m, soft track; 9 len behind Porky carrying 54kg at $151. Can't see him stepping up to be competitive here.
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Red, White Stars, Royal Blue Armbands And Cap