Doomben   04 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

SKY RACING Colts, Geldings and Entires BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1200m

Track: SOFT 5   Clear (Max: 21)   Rail: +7m Entire. (Pent: 5.96)  

Expecting Runwiththetide to take up the running with Gin A Tonic and Elected close at hand. MISTER BIANCO (1) goes well for rider Rodd who has two wins and two placings from just six steers and will be high on confidence following that last-start Gold Coast victory. Has placed two from two around this circuit and should give backers a sight again. GIN A TONIC (3) has a handy record over this six-furlong journey with three wins and two placings from seven starts and gets some weight relief with the 1.5kg claim. Rates a serious contender. IMPENDOR (6) has placed four from five at this course and is usually thereabouts. In the mix. BRAVELY (8) strips fitter third-up from the break and can trouble the judge with luck in running. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed Trifecta 1,3,6,8.
1 0x021 MISTER BIANCO
PAUL SHAILER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Magic Bloodstock Racing (Mgr: P G Tighe), N A Greenhalgh, Mrs M T Greenhalgh, B W Hooper, R N Xynias, D F Bourke, G M Kozlowski, Mrs T E Williams & G J Keft
Most recently favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Gold Coast Bm68 May 23 over 1200m in soft going defeating More Love carrying 59.5kg at $3.10. The race before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 7 at Ipswich Cl2-Sw on May 5 over 1350m, neck behind Captain Fenkel carrying 59.5kg at $1.85. Key chance expected to feature.
4
M RODD
Dark Blue, White M, Epaulettes And Pom Pom
2 9x055 THELWELL
SHARRYN LIVINGSTONE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Racewinners, S Dowling, J Dowling & C Dowling
Most recently 5th of 12 at Ipswich Bm75 on May 21 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Rejoiced carrying 58kg at $15. The start before that 5th of 11 at Eagle Farm Bm68 on May 7 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Chakra Boy with 62kg at $31. Very hard to entertain.
2
JUSTIN P STANLEY
Red, Orange Diagonal Stripes
3 6x271 GIN A TONIC
BEVAN LAMING
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
S B Laming & Felgate Holdings (Mgr: P D Felgate)
Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by a long-neck at Ipswich Cl2 May 21 over 1200m in the wet defeating Pre Eminence with 59kg at $3. The run before that did the work up front then tired 7th of 13 at Eagle Farm 3yo Qlty on April 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Boomtown Boss carrying 55.5kg at $6.50. Sure to go very well.
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EMILY LANG
White, Emerald Green Maltese Cross, Quartered Cap
4 115x3 MILTON ROAD
MATTHEW DUNN
5YO  GREY  GELDING 60.0KG
M E Evans, J G Benz, B Tier & Mrs K Tier
Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 10 at Ipswich Bm65 on May 21 over 1100m, on heavy track; 1.2 len behind Krakarib with 62.5kg at $10. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Ipswich Bm62 on August 23 over 1100m, 7 len behind Catwalk Criminal with 60.5kg at $7. Genuine galloper and cannot be discounted.
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A MALLYON
Maroon, White Diagonal Stripes And Armbands
5 3854x FIRE KING
OLIVIA CAIRNS
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
M G O'Connell, B W Bates, Mrs M J Bates, P J Henderson & C Henderson
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at Ipswich Bm78 January 4 over 1350m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Roll Up carrying 54.5kg at $41. Previously first up; seventh of 11 at Kumbia Hcp November 5 over 1400m, 8 len behind Peshwa carrying 61.5kg at $7.50. Might need a run or two.
1
COBI VITLER
Yellow, Purple Diamond And Sleeves, Checked Cap
6 82381 IMPENDOR
MATTHEW DUNN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Calladunn, D J Armstrong & Mrs M Bolster
Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Ipswich Cg&E Bm65 April 30 over 1240m on a soft track defeating Data Leak carrying 58kg at $4. The start before that 8th of 12 at Gold Coast Bm65 on April 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Shapin Power with 60.5kg at $2.80. Right in the mix again.
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CODY COLLIS
Maroon, White Eagle, White Cap
7 4259x RUNWITHTHETIDE
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
P M O'Shea
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Eagle Farm Cg&E Bm70 February 15 over 1200m, soft track; 10 len behind Caspernova with 58kg at $8.50. When resuming last campaign seventh of 10 at Eagle Farm Cl2 October 19 over 1200m, 7 len behind Deferential with 56.5kg at $4. Expecting a strong run while fresh.
7
BAILEY WHEELER
White, Red Crossed Sashes And Cap
8 30x13 BRAVELY
MATTHEW DUNN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Viva Racing, Craftsmen Punting Association, Tips and Beers, Australia Pacific Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Balman Racing, O Jurman, P English, J English, G Fisher, R Darrah, M Halle, B Turner, J Goodall, L Bobbermien, C Bobbermien, J Grant, A Mercer, W Bradnam, Rozjen Racing & K McCarroll
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran on from midfield and won by a head at this track 0 - 65 April 16 over 1110m in heavy going defeating Lantau Island with 59.5kg at $3.60. Second run from a spell came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 11 at Eagle Farm Bm68 on May 7 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Chakra Boy carrying 60kg at $9. Worth including.
8
DAMIEN THORNTON
Dark Green, Old Gold Horse Symbol, Striped Sleeves And Cap
9 42224 ELECTED
DEBI O'TOOLE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
W O O'Toole, C A Erhart, A Erhart & Mrs K R Maidment
At the latest run 4th of 10 at Toowoomba Cl4 on May 24 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Beebee Dazzler with 57.5kg at $10. The race before that 2nd of 8 at Eagle Farm Cl5 on March 26 over 1200m, slow going 1.4 len behind Heroic Miss with 54.5kg at $9. Maybe a place.
3
C WHITELEY
Blue, Red Stars, Red Sleeves With Blue Horseshoes And Cap, Red Pom Pom
10 3465x REDWOOD SHADOW
LINDSAY HATCH
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
M Katsanevas & C J Lindeberg
First-up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at Innisfail Hcp November 3 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Call Me Mo with 55kg at $26. Previously first up; third of 12 at Eagle Farm Bm78 January 20 2024 over 1200m, soft track; 0.7 len behind Emperor carrying 56.5kg at $19. Will take great benefit from this outing.
6
JUSTIN HUXTABLE
Red And Yellow Stars, Yellow And Red Stars Sleeves
11 86894 KAVAK
RYAN TYRELL
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Fenwick Racing (Mgr: R T Tyrell), P Williamson, D J Lowes & Two S J's and M A K (Mgr: M A Fiechtner)
At the latest run 4th of 9 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm68 on May 18 over 1100m, 6 len behind King Yoshi carrying 58.5kg at $10. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at Ipswich Cg&E Bm65 on April 30 over 1240m, slow going 7 len behind Impendor with 60.5kg at $61. Prefer to see him back in form.
11
TIFFANI BROOKER
Silver, Black Epaulettes And Cap, Silver Star
12 12x36 CRESSBROOK
MICHAEL LAKEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
K Luck
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 8 at Sunshine Coast Cl3 on April 6 over 1200m, on a wet track; 0.6 len behind Oberoi Princess carrying 57kg at $13. Second run from a spell got back early 6th of 10 at Ipswich Bm65 on May 21 over 1100m, on heavy track; 2.75 len behind Krakarib with 58.5kg at $3.40. Likely improver who should feature.
5
ROBBIE DOLAN
Lime Green, Black Diamond, Lime Green Cap
13 23x1 KIWI SPIRIT
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
D J McKenzie & Mrs ME McKenzie
Second-up. First-up after five months favourite; won by 0.7 len at Ipswich 3yo Mdn-Sw April 30 over 1240m on a soft track defeating King Boom carrying 58kg at $3. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Gold Coast Mdn on December 7 over 1400m, slow going 1.5 len behind Nagamie with 58.5kg at $2.40. Back in fine order and is likely to feature.
10
JAG GUTHMANN-CHESTER
Lime Green, Tangerine V, Tangerine Cap, Lime Green Pom Pom