Rockhampton   04 May 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

CITY PRINTING WORKS BENCHMARK 58 Handicap 1300m

Track: Soft 5   Rain (Max: 25)   Rail: +0.5m Entire. (Pent: 5.73)  

Nothing to run them along so the pace looks even at best. Former Victorian THE BRILL BUILDING (5) was well supported when having his first run for the new stable and didn't let supporters down with a solid victory around this circuit. Gets in well at the weights with the 3kg claim and can go back-to-back to start his local career. MAGIC GAME (6) loves this course with three wins and a second from just four starts and goes very well for rider Stanley. Looks a winning hope while fresh. ITZA MOTZA (7) has placed over this track and trip and only needs some luck from the wide draw to be playing a role in the finish. NICCONORI (13) strips fitter third-up from the spell and may earn some minor money. SUGGESTED PLAY: The Brill Building to win again.
1 17231 CELESTIAL HARBOUR
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 63.0KG
Markham , G S Mellors, O W I Racing (Mgr: C J Gray), Four Bees Racing No. 1 , Miss H C Winter, M K Hawkins, B S Anderson, J R Giles, Jake , K W Cockburn, G M Goodrum, Miss S L Bird, S Shepherd, K Day, G W Donnellan, S M Goodrum, K J O'Brien, W D Hounslow, B J O'Callaghan & P Kyranides
Last start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Toowoomba Bm60 on April 17 over 1300m, 5 len behind Downey with 59.5kg at $3.90. Before that 2nd of 9 at Toowoomba Bm70 on April 5 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Never Give Up carrying 57.5kg at $9.50. Big chance to return to the winner's list.
2
LANDAN SYKES
Turquoise, Hot Pink GG Racing Logo, Diagonal Halves Sleeves, Hooped Cap
2 26264 GET WHAT YOU GIVE
NICK WALSH
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 63.0KG
D L Richardson, C Gorman, P J Rolfe, J Ricks & M J Dobson
At the latest run 4th in a small field at this track Bm70 on April 22 over 1500m, slow going 2.5 len behind Deciduous carrying 55kg at $8. The start before that did the work up front then tired 6th of 9 at this track Bm65 on April 11 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Craiglea La Vie with 61kg at $3.20. Likely to find this out of reach.
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MCKENZIE APEL
Royal Blue, Red Crossed Sashes, Sleeves And Cap With White Lightning Bolts
3 41171 JUST BINGO
DARRYL GARDINER
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
D W Gardiner
Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at this track Bm58 April 22 over 1300m on a soft track defeating Itza Motza carrying 56kg at $71. The start before that 7th of 9 at Monto Bm55 on March 29 over 1400m, 6 len behind Basil's Bow carrying 59.5kg at $3.70. Solid top-three hope.
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GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
Gold, Black Stripes, Hooped Sleeves And Cap
4 30122 ROCKY RICH
PAT WEBSTER
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
P C Hobday, D F Bourke, E E Berger, L M Berger, A Teys, A Sherriff, R M Lane, B J Hawken, K D Baguley & P G Sinclair
Most recently 2nd of 9 at this track Cap Class 3&4yo on April 12 over 1300m, slow going 1.5 len behind Track Tale carrying 54kg at $12. The start before that won by 1.0 len at Roma March 29 over 1200m defeating Terambi carrying 60kg at $2.20. Not far away last start. Sure to be thereabouts.
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Lime Green, Blue Diamonds, Quartered Cap
5 67051 THE BRILL BUILDING
RICKY VALE
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs G M Apel
At the latest run favourite; settled well back; won by 1.1 len at this track 0 - 55 April 12 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Northumbria with 57kg at $2.15. The start before that 5th of 8 at Kyneton Bm58 C,G & E on February 18 over 1474m, 2.5 len behind Dantooine with 58kg at $9.50. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
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MCKENZIE APEL
Blue, Yellow Horseshoe, Armbands And Quartered Cap
6 1216x MAGIC GAME
CLINTON TAYLOR
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
C K Taylor & Embrook Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: L R Langbecker)
Resuming after five months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at Doomben Bm65 December 6 over 1660m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Pleadeel carrying 55kg at $3.80. First up last campaign seventh of 12 at Bowen Mdn September 27 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Oakfield Panther with 59kg at $3. Everything points to a positive return.
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JUSTIN P STANLEY
Navy Blue, Hot Pink Horseshoe, White Sleeves, White Cap, Hot Pink Horseshoes
7 06832 ITZA MOTZA
STUART KENDRICK
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs T Kendrick, A M Penklis, A Rose, B J Moss, G L Wilson, R E Paynter, M J Yelaska, Miss K J Clifford, Kratzie Racing No.75 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann), M P Thompson, G J O'Brien, M D Charleston, B Kaczynski, I Barnes, B J Fitzpatrick & N Penklis
Most recently raced on the pace when 2nd of 9 at this track Bm58 on April 22 over 1300m, slow going 0.8 len behind Just Bingo carrying 55.5kg at $4.20. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Sunshine Coast Poly 0 - 55 on April 13 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Iron Power carrying 58kg at $1.90. Major player.
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KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
Blue And Yellow Checks, Green Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap
8 9x823 NORTHUMBRIA
KERROD SMYTH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs G J Smyth
Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at this track Bm58 on April 22 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Just Bingo with 59kg at $5.50. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at this track 0 - 55 on April 12 over 1200m, slow going 1.1 len behind The Brill Building with 60kg at $5. Rates highly and can break through.
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W G SATHERLEY
Silver, Maroon Quarters, Quartered Cap
9 1x242 VICTORY'S GHOST
GARNETT TAYLOR
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms A T Durrington & B H Durrington
Comes here off a 40-day let-up. Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track Cl2 on March 25 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Parade Ground with 57kg at $9. The start before that 4th in a small field at this track Cl2-Sw on February 25 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Limero with 60kg at $5. Needs to take another step to compete against these.
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Purple, White Braces And Sleeves
10 3x679 BO BO BEWARE
ZOE HOHN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
S L Evans, C P Hohn, Miss Z L Hohn, H M Butler, R D Kirkhope & Mrs V A Hohn
Most recently ran last of 9 at this track Bm58 on April 22 over 1300m, slow going 17 len behind Just Bingo with 58.5kg at $13. Before that 7th of 12 at this track Cl3 on April 11 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind South Sea with 53kg at $21. Prepared to risk in this line-up.
2
BROOKE JOHNSON
Pink, Purple Band, Pink Cap
11 5x538 STREET GOD
JOHN WIGGINTON
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
J T Wigginton, G Dunnett, Mrs R J Dodson, W E Dodson, Miss S L Daley, J K Lorberg, M J Duncan, W A Pierce & I J Duncan
Last start second last of 9 at this track Bm58 on April 22 over 1300m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Just Bingo with 59kg at $9.50. Before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 13 at Townsville Bm55 on April 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Turn Bird carrying 60.5kg at $15. Needs to improve sharply.
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Cerise, Purple Sash, Quartered Cap
12 19x7x ALPHA JANE
DARRYL HANSEN
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Ms S J Buckley & Miss A Dunk
Full-sister to Group 3 winner Pennino. Resuming. Finished off last preparation 7th of 13 at Ipswich 0 - 58 on December 21 over 1350m, 3.5 len behind Suspect with 56kg at $8. First up last campaign came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at Sunshine Coast F&M Cl1 on December 15 2023 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Party Spirit with 54.5kg at $16. Capable of a bold showing while fresh.
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TIFFANI BROOKER
White, Royal Blue Diagonal Stripes, Stripe Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
13 65x13 NICCONORI
GARY CLEM
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
B J Peterson & Mrs C D Peterson
Third-up today. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.6 len at this track Mdn-Sw March 4 over 1100m in soft going defeating Diligente with 55.5kg at $2.20. Second-up 3rd of 11 at this track Cl1 on April 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Been A Secret with 56kg at $12. Great chance to atone.
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C MC IVER
Black, White Stripes, White Sleeves With Black Horseshoes, Quartered Cap
14 355x9 CRYPTIC PRISM
NATALIE MCCALL
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
S Sevior & Platinum Bloodstock (Mgr D Ballard)
Second-up. First-up after four months 9th of 11 at this track Cl1 on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Been A Secret with 58.5kg at $14. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Sunshine Coast Cg&E Bm58 on October 4 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Whiskey And Beer with 58kg at $3. This looks too tough.
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Blue, Sky Blue Diagonal Stripes, Diagonal Striped Sleeves, Blue Cap With Sky Blue Piping