Muswellbrook   12 Aug 2025
 
GOING: H(10)

STAR TURN @ VINERY STUD BENCHMARK 66 HANDICAP 1500m

Track: HEAVY 10   Clouds (Max: 16)   Rail: True.  

Genuine pace with Hibiki Harmony taking up the running ahead of Spandex and Mon Amore. DALE (2) resumed this grade at the track/tip beaten narrowly on heavy ground. Keeps the top hoop, and the stable is high-striking. Strips fitter and he has more up his sleeve. SPANDEX (7) seeks the hat-trick and is also promising. He was heavily supported, beaten narrowly in a CL1 at Scone over a mile and has been kept on the fresh side. The in-form Nock is engaged. HIBIKI HARMONY (8) is hard-fit now and also rates well. Won this grade at Tamworth and then tackled the Grafton Guineas. She draws inside and will ride the speed with the above. KEEP AT 'EM (4) won here two back, and it was a big effort drawn gate 15. He's been freshened and has pieces of form that would see him very competitive. SUGGESTED PLAY: With Dale.
1 33087 ANNULUS
SCOTT ASPERY
7YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Endeavour Bloodstock (Mgr: S Aspery)
At the latest run from last on the turn 7th of 9 at Wyong Bm64 on July 24 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Dubai Warrior carrying 53.5kg at $26. Before that 8th of 10 at Newcastle Cg&E Bm64 on July 15 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Cold Brew with 56kg at $21. Struggle again.
7
JESSICA BROOKES
Royal Blue, Yellow Sash And Armbands
2 117x2 DALE
PAUL MESSARA & LEAH GAVRANICH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
P B O'Brien & M Damon
Second run back. First-up after five months 2nd of 8 at this track Bm66 on July 27 over 1500m, on a wet track; 0.7 len behind Hollywood Gold with 59.5kg at $3.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on January 2 over 1500m, slow going nose behind Bella Corazon carrying 58.5kg at $3.60. Tough to beat.
6
AARON BULLOCK
Maroon, Grey And Beige Diamond Checks, Pale Blue Collar, Sleeves And Cap
3 04569 BUSH TELEGRAPH
SCOTT SINGLETON
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Mrs C T Dwyer, P J Dwyer, Five Each Way (Mgr: B Nagel), Woden Blues Old Boys (Mgr: A M Carter), Jojotrick (Mgr: J B Harris), Miss J T Dwyer, Miss L J Dwyer, B J Mastronardi, R C Nagel, F Sharpe & Country Dreamers (Mgr: Mrs P G O'Brien)
Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Last start ran last of 9 at Mudgee Bm66 on July 6 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 17 len behind Avion Fury carrying 58kg at $12. The race before that from last on the turn second last of 7 at Dubbo Bm82 on June 29 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Wealthy Investor with 55kg at $4.20. Unlikely to threaten.
3
TILLY MCCARROLL
Yellow, Cerise Sleeves, Yellow Armbands, Cerise Cap
4 55015 KEEP AT 'EM
NATHAN DOYLE
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
S M Donnelly, C Coombes, S Keir, J A Finnigan, L W Hasselmann, Ms L Goodchild, S Dean, L S Bruce, Mrs T Quinn, W Quinn, R K Cook, C G Doyle, R J Walker, R J Walker, Fake Lemonade (Mgr: B J Duncan) & S J Jackson
Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start 5th of 8 at this track Cl3 on July 8 over 1450m, slow going 2.75 len behind Galano carrying 57kg at $4.80. The race before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a head at this track Bm58 June 13 over 1450m on a rain affected track defeating Bellini Spritz carrying 60.5kg at $8. Chances at best.
8
BEN LOOKER
Purple, White Diamond Sash And Sleeves, Purple Hoops, White Cap
5 25652 MEGA FIGHT
JOHN COOPER
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
J T Cooper & Ms P A Cooper
Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Taree Bm58 on July 22 over 1614m, on a slow track; neck behind Casino Bear carrying 61.5kg at $3.80. The race before that 5th of 14 at Tamworth Bm66 on July 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Hibiki Harmony with 58kg at $16. Risking.
4
GRANT BUCKLEY
Grey, Red Cross, Armbands And Cap
6 72435 MON AMORE
PAUL PERRY
8YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
P Perry, M A Davis, Mrs T A Davis & Ms C G Collis
At the latest run 5th of 8 at Newcastle F&M Bm64 on July 15 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Zielle with 55kg at $15. Before that 3rd of 8 at Gosford F&M Bm64 on June 19 over 1600m, slow going 2 len behind Aroha Stone with 55kg at $15. Likely to find this out of reach.
2
ANNA ROPER
Yellow, Black Sash, Armbands And Cap
7 2x311 SPANDEX
SCOTT ASPERY
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Endeavour Bloodstock (Mgr: S Aspery), A D Betros, Kingsway Champions (Mgr: C J Mcleod), Kingsway Bloodstocks (Mgr: P Krahe) & Kingsway Thoroughbreds (Mgr: M J Brown)
Chasing a hat-trick. Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by 0.5 len at Scone Cl1-Sw July 14 over 1600m defeating Fantastic Beast carrying 57.5kg at $1.70. Before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.0 len at Tamworth Super Mdn-Sw June 27 over 1400m in soft going defeating Halle Bee with 59kg at $3.10. Expected to go close.
5
C REITH
Royal Blue, Gold Sash And Armbands
8 x2414 HIBIKI HARMONY
BRETT CAVANOUGH
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Medius Enterprises Pty Ltd (Mgr: G W Lawrence), Ms S Gordon, Miss S E Gordon & A T Gordon
Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th of 10 at Grafton Graf Gneas on July 16 over 1600m, 3 len behind Ronny Bee carrying 55kg at $17. The run before that won by a nose at Tamworth Bm66 July 4 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Arrabbiata carrying 55kg at $7. Has ability and keep onside.
1
BRAITH NOCK
White, Red Hoops, Yellow Sleeves, Red Cap
9 35425 ARRABBIATA
MELANIE O'GORMAN
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Matrix Racing (Mgr: M Crismale) & BCI Racing (Mgr: B M Crismale)
Most recently 5th of 11 at Grafton 4yo+ Cl2 on July 16 over 1600m, 4 len behind Caracoron with 57kg at $7. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at Tamworth Bm66 on July 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; nose behind Hibiki Harmony carrying 56kg at $10. Contender on best form.
6
MIKAYLA WEIR
Lilac, Purple Chevrons, Lilac Cap