Tamworth   22 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

HAPPY 50TH CHRIS SATORI BENCHMARK 66 HANDICAP 2100m

Track: GOOD 4   Rain (Max: 33)   Rail: True.  

Tycoon Charger is likely to take charge and set a decent tempo. RING AHOY (1) working himself into form in stronger races and back in class today. Strong through the line when fourth over 1900m at Armidale in BM74 class. Will relish the 3kg claim and expected to go close. SO YOU READY (6) has needed the two runs back at the Provincials and steps up to his right trip in this weaker company. Lone victory came at this trip and set to improve quickly. FULMEN FILOU (8) rewarded for his consistency with a slick win over 1900m at Armidale in easier class. Gets map favours with regular rider jumping back on. Sure to be thereabouts. EJECT (9) gives the impression he's looking for this distance range now after doing his best work late when fourth over 1600m at Scone. Big weight drop and can stalk the speed. Must respect. SUGGESTED PLAY: Ring Ahoy finds a winnable contest.
1 40404 RING AHOY
DAVID HATCH
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 62.0KG
L F Hatch, Mrs K L Hatch, D J Hatch, Mrs R A Hatch & D J Hatch
Most recently 4th of 7 at Armidale Bm74 on December 7 over 1900m, 1.2 len behind Ella Te Ama carrying 58.5kg at $1.60. Before that eased back early on 10th of 18 at Rosehill Ctry Clsc on November 29 over 2000m, 4 len behind Blacklist with 55.5kg at $41. Tough gelding expected to go close.
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JACOB STIFF
Pale Green, Black Armbands, Quartered Cap
2 1x882 SOUTHERLY BUSTER
SCOTT SINGLETON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Shaky Bloodstock
At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Gunnedah Xmas - Bm66 on December 6 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Awesome Tycoon with 59.5kg at $2.60. The start before that eased back early on 8th of 14 at Newcastle Highway-C3 on November 15 over 1600m, 5 len behind Upwardly Mobile carrying 59kg at $41. Needs to take another step to compete against these.
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MIKAYLA WEIR
Navy Blue, Cerise Diablo, Lime Green Sleeves And Cap
3 x5834 TYCOON CHARGER
CASSANDRA STUMMER
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mr J Johnson, Mr G Austin, Miss C E Stummer
At the latest run in a small field at Hawkesbury Bm64 on December 14 over 1800m, slow going 1.0 len behind Celebrity carrying 57kg at $26. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Gunnedah Xmas - Bm66 on December 6 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Awesome Tycoon with 60kg at $31. Hard to have in this tougher line-up.
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JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES
Aqua, Black Horsehead And Armbands, Seams Cap
4 82464 INVINCIBLE RED
CRAIG MARTIN
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Rimrock Thoroughbreds & Noogee Park Thoroughbreds
Last start 4th of 9 at Gunnedah Xmas - Bm66 on December 6 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Awesome Tycoon carrying 60kg at $5.50. The race before that 6th of 9 at Quirindi Ctry Bm66 on November 13 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Marnoo carrying 60.5kg at $4.40. Looking to others.
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AARON BULLOCK
Red, Green Hoops, Red Sleeves, White Armbands And Cap
5 x0823 DESCENDING MIST
STIRLING OSLAND
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Horse Ventures (Mgr: M B Sandblom)
Last start 3rd of 7 at Armidale Bm74 on December 7 over 1900m, 1.1 len behind Ella Te Ama carrying 55kg at $6.50. Before that 2nd of 9 at Quirindi Ctry Bm66 on November 13 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Marnoo with 56.5kg at $31. Due for a change of luck and sure to be thereabouts.
3
CASSEY WILLIAMS
Pale Green, Purple Quarters, Hooped Sleeves And Checked Cap
6 44x76 SO YOU READY
KRISTEN BUCHANAN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
Miss K Buchanan, Mrs A Oldfield, C Ringuet, Stablem8s (Mgr: D Cornwall), Mrs K Jepsen, Ms K Rouse, Mrs K Ringuet, D Horton, JHPC Ownership Group, R Chapman, Mrs R Verschelden, R Greville, S Verschelden, A Kavanagh, Mrs V Greville, P Small, International Thoroughbred Alliance & J Stenning
Third-up today. First-up second last of 8 at Newcastle Cl1 on November 20 over 1400m, 10 len behind Viktor with 56.5kg at $101. Second run from a spell ran last in a small field at Wyong Bm64 on December 10 over 1600m, 11 len behind Oakfield Saturn carrying 56.5kg at $61. Best form stacks up nicely and worth another chance.
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ANNA ROPER
Black And White Diamonds, Hot Pink Cap And Sleeves
7 16727 A TENT HUT
TODD PAYNE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
M G W Taylor, K J Bodsworth, J Guilfoyle, C Payne, J Halloran, C Halloran & M J Mclennan
Most recently 7th of 9 at Gunnedah Xmas - Bm66 on December 6 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Awesome Tycoon with 55kg at $4.80. Before that 2nd of 9 at Inverell Diggerscup Bm73 on November 22 over 1800m, on heavy track; 1.1 len behind Chasing Jackley with 56kg at $19. Seriously doubt his chances in this.
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SCOTT SWEEDMAN
Yellow, Red Stripe, Sleeves And Cap
8 x2331 FULMEN FILOU
ROBERT KNIGHT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
R J Knight, Mrs R M Knight & Ms K K Blain
Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.2 len at Armidale Cl1-Sw December 7 over 1900m defeating Zou De Lagos carrying 59kg at $1.75. The run before that 3rd of 7 at this track Cl1-Sw on November 25 over 2100m, 6 len behind Wittelsbach with 59kg at $2.90. Confidence is back and can go on with it.
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L P ROLLS
Lime Green, Black Star, Stars Sleeves And Cap
9 16384 EJECT
STIRLING OSLAND
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs C L Osland
Last start 4th of 11 at Scone Bm58 on December 2 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Oenology with 59.5kg at $12. The start before that eased back early on 8th of 11 at Grafton Cl2 on November 21 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Tietar with 57.5kg at $17. Top-three contender on best form.
4
BEN LOOKER
Purple, Silver Trident, Seams Sleeves, Quartered Cap
10 20442 ZOU DE LAGOS
PAUL ISAAC
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
P J Isaac & J T Isaac
Most recently 2nd in a small field at Armidale Cl1-Sw on December 7 over 1900m, 1.2 len behind Fulmen Filou carrying 56.5kg at $9. The start before that 4th of 8 at Grafton Mdn on November 21 over 1700m, on rain affected going; 2.75 len behind Taravia carrying 56kg at $31. Prefer to watch at this stage.
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ZAC WADICK
White, Royal Blue And Lime Green Checked Band, Checked Armbands And White Cap With Checked Band