Horse Racing

TownsvilleSun, June 23, 2024

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05:24 Townsville

GREAT NORTHERN BENCHMARK 58 Handicap

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Winner AUD $11,600 - 11 runners

5f

Going:

Surface: T

Race Tip

VIBURNUM (4) lifted strongly to score last time with 1.3 lengths to spare over 4¾f at Cairns, making it two on the bounce. Good record at this journey with two wins and two minor placings from five starts and shapes as a key contender. LADY DAMUS (8) is racing well, scoring in a at this track before finishing a neck from the winner in third last time over 6f at this track. Reunites with Ryan Wiggins who has a win when partnering. Should be hard to stop. SHIPS AHOY (3) didn't make an impact at his last run before going for a lay-off on February 10 finishing eighth and beaten 4 lengths over 6½f at Toowoomba. Looks a strong top-three prospect. BAKERSFIELD (5) is back after a break of seven months. Looking to emulate his win at Cairns at the beginning of last prep. Makes plenty of appeal.