Dubbo   03 Oct 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

BJB PLUMBING & GASFITTING BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 2200m

Track: Good 4   Clear (Max: 21)   Rail: True.  

In a race devoid of pace Final Impact will be prominent. GOOFINATOR (3) hit the line well last start to grab third over 2140m at Goulburn, a good follow-up from his determined win at the same track the start prior. Stays at the trip and looks set for another bold showing. CASINO STAGE (1) was dominant at Mudgee over 2000m, travelling sweetly before putting them away with authority. Hard to hold out if he repeats that effort. PINOT NERO (7) was eye-catching at Scone over the mile, dropping out early before storming home for third. Extra ground suits on the quick back-up and he looks a real threat. IT IS TO BE (4) hasn’t won this prep but continues to knock on the door, including a narrow defeat over 2140m at Goulburn last time. Genuine type who should be right in the finish again. FINAL IMPACT (2) never looked likely last start when getting a long way back but his form prior measures up. Don't dismiss completely. SUGGESTED PLAY: Goofinator gets the nod.
1 63141 CASINO STAGE
RODNEY NORTHAM
6YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
Mrs W M Gill, J R C Gill & Mrs R R Campbell
Racing well recently. Last start favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.25 len at Mudgee Bm58 September 7 over 2000m defeating Shylock carrying 58.5kg at $2.10. Before that 4th of 9 at Scone Bm58 on August 19 over 1700m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Shoot'em Up carrying 60.5kg at $1.75. Great chance to win again.
7
LEESHELLE SMALL
Purple, Yellow Diamonds, Purple Cap
2 23227 FINAL IMPACT
MICHAEL MULHOLLAND
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
E Sydun, C Laxman, T A Bolwell, P J Foster, M Leahy, L B Kelly, M Barton, S Roby, B R Thomas, Blues Racing (Mgr: S J Noyce), S J Spinks, J G Nicholson, D J Cameron, R M Cairnduff, T J Desmyth, Suffering Succotash (Mgr: R L Coward), N Walter, D J Spinks, R Brant & PFI Racing (Mgr: K A Paine)
Last start from last on the turn 7th of 12 at Narromine Cl1-Sw on September 22 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Satashi with 59kg at $3.40. The start before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Bathurst Cl1 on September 14 over 1800m, slow going neck behind Devils Daughter with 57.5kg at $3.30. Very fit and can bounce back into top-three calculations.
4
JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES
Scarlet, Old Gold And White Checked Braces, Armbands And Cap
3 35313 GOOFINATOR
PAT MURPHY
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms E R Murphy, R J Mathews, Mrs M L M Gernyi, L M Gernyi, W A Mccarthy, L F Sedman, J M Chandler, Mrs L M Wilton, C S Berg & G A Hook
Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 8 at Goulburn Bm58 on September 25 over 2140m, 1.0 len behind Scottish Pearl with 57.5kg at $4.60. Before that won by 0.6 len at Goulburn Cl1-Sw September 12 over 2100m in the wet defeating Devils Daughter carrying 57kg at $3.50. Can continue his strong form on quick back-up.
3
M BELL
Cerise, Cream Sleeves, Old Gold Cap
4 32672 IT IS TO BE
PAT MURPHY
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
G M Harris, G B Ford & B G French
Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Goulburn Bm58 on September 25 over 2140m, head behind Scottish Pearl carrying 56.5kg at $15. The run before that from last on the turn 7th of 10 at Moruya Bm58 on September 16 over 1660m, 3.5 len behind Miss Bariloche with 57kg at $12. Holds genuine top-three claims.
2
KODY NESTOR
Black And White Diagonal Stripes, White Sleeves, Red Cap
5 01954 CAVORTING
GARRY LUNN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
W W Lunn & S J Lunn
Last start 4th of 8 at Bathurst Cl1 on September 14 over 1800m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Devils Daughter with 55kg at $14. The run before that got back early 5th of 8 at Mudgee Bm58 on September 7 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Casino Stage carrying 57kg at $11. Watch for him charging hard at the business end.
5
SIENNA GRIMA
Purple, Gold Lightning Bolt, White Sleeves, Purple Chevrons, Purple And White Quartered Cap
6 x8829 SHYLOCK
KATHRYN CAHILL
9YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Ms K M Cahill & Mrs M R Cahill
At the latest run second last of 10 at Leeton Ctry Bm58 on September 23 over 1600m, 7 len behind Sundrop with 57kg at $21. The race before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 at Mudgee Bm58 on September 7 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Casino Stage with 57kg at $16. Not keen on his chances.
6
M A CAHILL
Brown, Yellow Diamonds, Sleeves And Cap
7 x5313 PINOT NERO
JOHN RAMSEY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
J W Ramsey Pty Ltd (Mgr: J W Ramsey), Mrs E M C Ramsey, Miss C E Stummer & B W Wood
Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Scone Ctry Cl2 on September 26 over 1600m, 2 len behind Haze carrying 55kg at $7. Before that came from midfield and won by a neck at Muswellbrook Mdn-Sw September 15 over 1500m defeating Xerxes carrying 56.5kg at $4.60. Draws to get the gun run and is one of the main hopes.
1
GRANT BUCKLEY
Green, Yellow Sash And Cap
8 69567 SPACETIME LEGEND
JOEL WILKES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms C Wilkes, Mrs M Collins, C Collins, M A Dawson, L Maskell, S Bell, T Carman, A Collison & R Brown
Most recently got back early 7th of 11 at Gunnedah Cl1-Sw on September 27 over 2050m, 5 len behind Dash By with 55kg at $14. The start before that from last on the turn 6th of 8 at Mudgee Bm58 on September 7 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Casino Stage carrying 54.5kg at $18. Looks tested in this field.
2
Mauve, Gold Diamond Sash And Sleeves, Mauve Diamonds, Gold Cap, Mauve Diamonds