Warwick   02 May 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

PUNT123.BET BENCHMARK 58 Handicap 1500m

Track: Good 4     Rail: True. (Pent: 5.68)  

All About Artie to take charge ahead of Cheerful Cat at a good tempo. CHEERFUL CAT (5) had been working up to a maiden victory and finally got the job done at Kilcoy last time out. Sticks at the same trip and has placed around this circuit. Always runs an honest race and has to be included in calculations. ALL ABOUT ARTIE (4) has hit the top-five in all ten outings to date and doesn't know how to put in a poor one. Another strong showing would not shock. TIGON PRINCESS (12) is having her first run for the new stable and a watch on betting is advised. ACES UP (17) doesn't win out of turn but can bob up on his day. Worth including. CLIPPER CHIP (2) rounds out the selections in an open affair. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed Trifecta 5,4,12,17.
1 1x377 BLAME THE WHISKEY
STEVEN HARDY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
W M Holcombe, Mrs E A Holcombe, C W Holcombe, Miss B C Holcombe, Mrs A K Hardy, M J Hardy, B J Schneider, Mrs L F Schneider, D R Donelan & S A Hardy
Most recently 7th of 11 at Toowoomba Bm60 on April 17 over 1300m, 7 len behind Downey with 60.5kg at $41. The race before that 7th of 10 at Toowoomba Cl2-Sw on March 8 over 1300m, 10 len behind Kickatinalong carrying 57kg at $21. Might struggle again.
1
ADIN THOMPSON
Red, White Stars And Cap
2 60504 CLIPPER SHIP
NICK KEAL
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
G E Nolan, C Keal, G Forde, T J Picone, W D Gannon & B J P Nelson
At the latest run 4th of 11 at Gold Coast Poly Bm55 on April 19 over 1540m, 4.5 len behind Birmingham carrying 62.5kg at $6. The run before that ran last of 12 at Toowoomba Bm65 on March 28 over 1100m, on heavy track; 116 len behind Adalie with 57.5kg at $8.50. Likely to measure up again.
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JUSTIN HUXTABLE
Red, Black Diamond, Checked Sleeves, Black Diamonds Cap
3 26126 EARL OF DEVON
MARK CURRIE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs D T Currie
Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 7 at Toowoomba Bm65 on March 28 over 1625m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind Who Ordered Dafish carrying 54.5kg at $2.70. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Toowoomba Cl2 on March 15 over 1625m, head behind Cape Crusader with 56.5kg at $3.30. Capable of sharp improvement.
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White, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Red And Royal Blue Striped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
4 44554 ALL ABOUT ARTIE
MARCUS WILSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
J R Makepeace
Most recently 4th of 15 at Gold Coast 0 - 58 on April 11 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Naughty Nurse with 60kg at $18. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Gold Coast Poly Bm65 on March 29 over 1540m, 1.3 len behind Sarsen carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. Making headway. Key runner on his best form and can feature in the finish.
2
JADEN LLOYD
Light Blue, Red Peace Symbol, Sleeves And Cap
5 32331 CHEERFUL CAT
JAMES MOORE
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
K D Lam
Last start favourite; won by 0.6 len at Kilcoy Mdn April 12 over 1500m on a heavy track defeating Twilight Steps carrying 57.5kg at $1.55. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Ipswich Mdn on March 21 over 1700m, slow going 0.6 len behind Shabooh Shalaa with 58kg at $7.50. No reason why he cannot get the job done again.
8
BRANDON LERENA
Red, Silver Star, Stars On Sleeves, Star On Cap
6 7x0x0 FEBRUARY
PAUL SHAILER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
L H E Koh
Having second run back today. Last run eased back early on 12th of 15 at Gold Coast 0 - 58 on April 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Naughty Nurse carrying 60kg at $13. At only start last preparation 12th of 16 at Kranji Turf Rating 43 on October 5 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind The Wild Chief with 58kg at $24.60. Needs to show more.
4
DYLAN TURNER
Aqua, White Star
7 0x970 GRANNY'S REWARD
ANTHONY COLLINS
6YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
A C F Collins, Mrs A P Seibel & D Seibel
Most recently 10th of 12 at Toowoomba Bm58 on April 27 over 1200m, 8 len behind Freeman with 61kg at $61. The start before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 at Dalby Bm65 on April 8 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Dream Lantern with 58kg at $101. Looks tested again.
5
PAUL HAMBLIN
Black, White Diamond Band, Red Sleeves With White Chevrons, Red Cap With White Diamonds
8 14x27 YUKANUMA
JORDAN LEE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
J Lee
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Grafton Bm58 on February 24 over 1420m, 0.8 len behind Key Legend with 57.5kg at $7. Second-up ran last of 7 at Ballina Bm58 on April 8 over 1300m, on heavy track; 16 len behind Octavio with 58.5kg at $10. Sure to be thereabouts.
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JETT NEWMAN
Orange, Black Maltese Cross, White Sleeves And Black Cap
9 x9060 KOOLATAH
GLENN THORNTON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs S K Casey
At the latest run second last of 11 at Gold Coast Poly Bm55 on April 19 over 1540m, 11 len behind Birmingham carrying 62kg at $41. Before that second last of 7 at Gold Coast Hcp on March 22 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Toesonthenose with 52kg at $101. Tested on recent form.
12
BORIS THORNTON
Cream And Brown Checks And Cap
10 3228x SHOWMAN
JORDAN LEE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J Lee, S B Lee, Ms V N Gordon, J B Southern, J D Cividin, Mrs M Hopgood, S Hopgood, J C Armstrong, M R Munro, K M Munro, K M A Munro, P C Webber, N G Woods, P J Armstrong, C F Armstrong, A Tzoumas, D W Carlson, Ms A Stewart, M R W Birkholz & B R Skinner
Gelding back from a spell of ten weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 14 at Lismore Bm58 February 22 over 1526m, 4 len behind Katdeel carrying 58.5kg at $11. Previously first up; seventh of 10 at Murwillumbah Cl2 August 23 over 1550m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Cavaup carrying 56.5kg at $4. Has the ability to run well.
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Orange, Black Maltese Cross, Black Cap
11 209x4 BANKSIA BEACH
PAUL WALLACE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
S N Little
Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 9 at Toowoomba 3yo Bm62 on April 17 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind La Raza with 57kg at $26. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Dalby Mdn on September 21 over 1400m, 8 len behind El Pensador carrying 54.5kg at $16. Looking to others.
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JUSTIN P STANLEY
Blue, White Diamonds And Cap
12 75255 TIGON PRINCESS
LENNIE WHEELER
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
D Kuhl
Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 12 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm62 on March 30 over 1600m, 9 len behind Birmingham with 57kg at $4.20. The race before that second last in a small field at Eagle Farm Cl2-Sw on March 12 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind She's Got Veuve carrying 58kg at $31. In the mix.
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MADELEINE WISHART
Royal Blue And Lime Quarters, Halved Sleeves, Quartered Cap
13 22179 GOOD PHILLY
VIC HEADING
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 58.0KG
C J Wilson
Most recently second last of 10 at Doomben 3yo Qlty Fillies on April 16 over 1350m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Ready To Schipp with 54kg at $101. The race before that didn't do much in the run home; ran last of 7 at Eagle Farm 3yo Hcp on March 15 over 1600m, 8 len behind Philia with 55.5kg at $51. Well placed so don’t underestimate.
3
OLIVIA KENDAL
Red And Dark Blue Quarters, Pink Sleeves, Red And Dark Blue Quartered Cap
14 x8008 JENNI INDA JUNGLE
JOE GLEESON
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs S Dwyer & Mrs K M Gleeson
At the latest run 8th of 10 at Dalby Bm60 on April 8 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Executive Stress carrying 57.5kg at $19. The race before that ran last of 10 at Toowoomba Cl2-Sw on March 8 over 1300m, 13 len behind Kickatinalong with 58kg at $31. Looking to others.
13
KIRK MATHESON
Black, White Maltese Cross, Red Sleeves And Cap
15 x1556 AS EXPECTED
PETER ROBL
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Upper Bloodstock (Mgr: HF Lau), E J Robl, P W Elliott & D L Guihot
Most recently 6th of 11 at Gold Coast Poly Bm55 on April 19 over 1540m, 5.5 len behind Birmingham carrying 59.5kg at $16. The start before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 5th of 15 at Gold Coast 0 - 58 on April 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Naughty Nurse carrying 58.5kg at $26. In the mix.
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JAI WILLIAMS
Royal Blue, White Checked Quarters, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Seams, White Cap, Royal Blue Seams
16 491x8 KING'S WARRIOR
MICHAEL MORRISON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
A Krayem
Second run back. First-up after three months 8th of 12 at Armidale Cl1 on April 15 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Nikody's Diego carrying 57.5kg at $12. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at Grafton Mdn on December 1 over 1700m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Caracoron with 57.5kg at $2.50. Rates highly and should do much better.
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Navy Blue, Gold Sash, Crimson Striped Sleeves, Crimson And Navy Blue Hooped Cap, Gold Pom Pom
17 96745 ACES UP
RYAN TYRELL
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
A B Bauman, A L Grimshaw, J P Sharvin, J W Boon, Mrs K C Sprague, Dr J L Sprague & Fenwick Racing (Mgr: R T Tyrell)
Returns from a 51-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 9 at Eagle Farm Cl1 on March 12 over 1800m, slow going 4.5 len behind Ferino carrying 56.5kg at $10. The run before that 4th of 9 at Gold Coast Cl1-Sw on February 22 over 1800m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Sacred Bull carrying 60kg at $18. Terrific chance to return to form.
6
TIFFANI BROOKER
Silver, Black Epaulettes And Cap, Silver Star
18 8x865 MILAGRO
ROCHELLE PEREIRA
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Ms R A Pereira, I A Heilig, Little Miss Kranky (Mgr: D W Brittain) & L D Bailey
Most recently got back early 5th of 10 at Dalby Bm55 on April 26 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Prophet Of Boom with 55.5kg at $6. Before that eased back early on 6th of 10 at Dalby 0 - 55 on April 8 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Pretty Little Lass carrying 56kg at $5. Prepared to risk in this line-up.
4
COREY BAYLISS
Red, Four White Vees Inside Diamonds, Black Vees Inside Diamonds On Sleeves
19 06844 WHISTLIN' RULER
PETER MONCRIEFF
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
P B Moncrieff, R J Henderson, I McGrath, L J McGrath & Ms P S Henderson
Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Ipswich Cl2-Sw on April 21 over 1680m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Aratiri carrying 58.5kg at $101. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Gatton 0 - 55 on February 28 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Benfica Lass carrying 54.5kg at $16. Confidence low and looks safely held.
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Red And Green Diamonds, White Sleeves And Cap