Tamworth   08 Sep 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

TMFM 95.5 BENCHMARK 66 HANDICAP 2100m

Track: Soft 5   Clear (Max: 21)   Rail: +3m 1000m-300m, +2m Remainder .  

Expecting a solid tempo with several of these capable of pushing on early. TAIPAN LEGEND (2) improved sharply when cruising across from the wide gate to lead throughout as fav over 1600m here. On the quick backup and has a few options from the draw. Can produce another winning run here. STORM PARK (5) has his hoof on the till after finishing runner-up at his last two runs. Proven at the trip and no excuses on the backup. Ready to break through. SEBILLA (3) is coming off a win at Scone on a heavy surface and is in strong form. A repeat of the latest could see her hard to hold out. SUIT DAY (6) hasn't set the world on fire this campaign, but should be nice and fit fourth up and can feature here. SUGGESTED PLAY: Taipan Legend on top.
1 21x43 CLUBMAN
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
J R Vickery, M J Grace, D V Simpson, M S Wood, Dr O K Chan, T P Orlizki, M D Wiener, I W C Cheung, T W H Cheung, Miss A S Mitchell, J L Brooks & Hon. G J Williamson, Walker Racing & Bloodstock, Daddyoh Racing, JAM Thoroughbreds & Goodlife Thoroughbreds
Third-up today. Resuming 4th in a small field at Kembla Grange Bm64 on August 1 over 1400m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Kirkuk carrying 58kg at $5.50. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Goulburn Cl2 on August 24 over 1600m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Luskaire carrying 57kg at $5. Racing well. Finds a nice race and ready to win.
7
MS OLIVIA DALTON
Brown, Cream Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap
2 x0641 TAIPAN LEGEND
CAMERON CROCKETT
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
C Crockett, Ms E Williams, B F Kerr, G J Mccarthy, G J Lockhart, J Mccarthy, M J Robinson, P W Griffin, P Wensemius, Mrs P Byrnes & S J Byrnes
Recent form sound. Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at this track Ctry Cl2 August 29 over 1600m defeating Highland Eightgee carrying 58.5kg at $2.90. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 13 at Scone Bm66 on August 19 over 1300m, slow going 2 len behind Peninsula carrying 58kg at $21. Can get the job done again.
4
BRAITH NOCK
Pale Blue, Black Braces, Armbands And Striped Cap
3 39051 SEBILLA
RODNEY NORTHAM
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs W M Gill & J R C Gill
At the latest run won by a nose at Scone Bm58 August 25 over 1600m in heavy going defeating Green Run carrying 59.5kg at $2.45. The start before that 5th of 13 at Dubbo Cl2 on August 10 over 1400m, 3 len behind Bonnie And Bruce carrying 57kg at $7. Going well and can keep the ball rolling.
3
ANNA ROPER
Purple, Yellow Diamonds, Purple Cap
4 63141 CASINO STAGE
RODNEY NORTHAM
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs W M Gill, J R C Gill & Mrs R R Campbell
Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 9 at Scone Bm58 on August 19 over 1700m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Shoot'em Up with 60.5kg at $1.75. The start before that favourite; came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a long-neck at this track Cl1-Sw August 7 over 1600m in soft going defeating Pindorama carrying 59kg at $9. Not far away last time. Likely to feature over this trip.
3
Purple, Yellow Diamonds, Purple Cap
5 x6522 STORM PARK
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  GREY  GELDING 56.0KG
OZ Racing Stars (Mgr: B E Saxild), BD Tracy, Hon. G J Williamson, M H Wood, J R Bartling, R P Cocks, K R Saines, P L Ward, Mrs K I Ward, Karakanon, Francis Racing, Mrs E E Gibbons, S M Gibbons, S R Britten, SMIGG Racing, M Aitken, I M Bond, D I Hansell & Mrs I Sampieri
Form hard to fault. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track Bm66 on August 29 over 2100m, 3.5 len behind Bellini Spritz carrying 56.5kg at $6. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at this track Cl1-Sw on August 15 over 2100m, 6 len behind Bellini Spritz with 59kg at $2.70. Keep safe in this easier contest.
2
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
Gold And Purple Stars
6 4x304 SUIT DAY
STIRLING OSLAND
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
P Weekes, C Hill, A Maguire & H Blend
Last start 4th of 11 at this track Bm66 on August 29 over 2100m, 4.5 len behind Bellini Spritz carrying 55.5kg at $21. Before that 10th of 12 at this track Ctry Bm58 on August 15 over 1600m, 6 len behind Big Short carrying 60.5kg at $18. Hard to have.
1
MIKAYLA WEIR
Purple, Silver Trident, Seams Sleeves, Quartered Cap
7 84045 MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN
PADDY CUNNINGHAM
7YO  GR/B  GELDING 55.0KG
D Williams, B R Williams, G Williams, B Williams, Miss M Williams, Mrs K Williams, Miss Y Williams, Miss S Roots & J Smith
At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track Bm66 on August 29 over 2100m, 6 len behind Bellini Spritz carrying 54.5kg at $19. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track Ctry Bm58 on August 15 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Big Short with 58kg at $41. Wait until he finds some form.
5
SHAE WILKES
Red, Green Braces
8 87665 VENCE
STIRLING OSLAND
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs C L Osland
Most recently eased back early on 5th of 9 at Grafton Bm58 on August 26 over 2225m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Casino Bear carrying 56kg at $12. The race before that eased back early on 6th of 9 at this track Cl1-Sw on August 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Another Peach with 59kg at $11. Had too many chances.
2
Purple, Silver Trident, Seams Sleeves, Quartered Cap