Inverell   23 May 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

SHANE EDMONDS FINISHING CARD BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1050m

Track: Soft 5   Clouds (Max: 18)   Rail: True.  

Speedy Target and Cool Fizz can be prominent. CONFEDERATE LADY (5) progressive filly with her hoof on the till at her third run in. Showed plenty of grit when sitting up on the pace with a narrow third over 1000m at Port Macquarie. Gets the gun run again and no excuses today. TAKEMINE (3) trained locally and undefeated on her home track. Anchored with the 61kg when surging late for a close-up fifth over 1000m at Tamworth. A repeat effort will see her go close in this easier contest. PICUPSTIXX (8) gave a big sight when runner-up last start and should be hitting peak fitness third-up. COOL FIZZ (2) is also in the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Confederate Lady to take catching.
1 789x4 HIDDEN HAIL
SHANE EVERSON
9YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
B P Purcell & Mrs S L Purcell
Second run back. First-up after 10 months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Grafton Ctry Bm58 on May 9 over 1130m, slow going 2 len behind Snow Falcon carrying 62.5kg at $26. Previously second-up ran last of 13 at Grafton Jackal Bm82 on April 30 2024 over 1181m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Buffet Buster carrying 55kg at $101. Looks up against it here and prefer others.
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R SPOKES
White, Blue Vertical Stripes, Red Armbands And Cap
2 22185 COOL FIZZ
BRETT DODSON
6YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
B J Dodson
Last start 5th of 11 at Port Macquarie Ctry Bm58 on April 27 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Seymour Stars carrying 58.5kg at $5. The start before that 8th of 10 at Port Macquarie Cl3 on April 11 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Yendy carrying 56kg at $12. Go well.
4
BELLA YOUNGBERRY
Dark Blue, Green Maltese Cross, Striped Sleeves, White Cap
3 82825 TAKEMINE
TODD PAYNE
6YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
S F Cavanough, T Payne, J Jordon, W Bainbridge, J F Cavanough & E Hollands
Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 13 at Tamworth John Clift on April 24 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Chandon Star with 61kg at $12. Before that came from the tail of the field 2nd of 12 at Armidale Ctry Bm58 on April 15 over 1100m, 0.7 len behind Skates On with 60.5kg at $5. One of the major players.
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L P ROLLS
Red, Black Stars
4 23655 GERETY
RIDGE WILSON
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 60.0KG
M K Storey, Miss S J Storey, Mrs P M Storey, Miss C G Storey, Rolozoba Racing (Mgr: M J Holt), A P Lacey & T R Lacey
At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Glen Innes Bm58 on May 10 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Stoinka carrying 59kg at $5. The start before that 5th of 10 at Mudgee Bm58 on April 20 over 1100m, 4 len behind Rebel Dreamer with 59.5kg at $8. Each way contender.
10
EMILY FARR
Yellow, Black Quarters
5 21x33 CONFEDERATE LADY
SCOTT HENLEY
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Mrs F A Henley, D Veal, J J P Cobby, S Henley & C Veal
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 3rd of 8 at Ballina Ctry Cl1 on April 8 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 0.7 len behind Pareto carrying 56.5kg at $4.20. Second run from a spell raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Port Macquarie Ctry Bm58 on April 27 over 1000m, in the wet; 0.9 len behind Seymour Stars carrying 57kg at $2.70. Well placed. Expected to be very competitive.
2
SIENNA GRIMA
Hot Pink, Lime Green And Black Checked Sleeves And Cap
6 83x42 SPEEDY TARGET
DONNA GRISEDALE
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
J A Janiak
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 10 at Grafton Cl2 on April 13 over 1015m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Jewels Statement with 53kg at $5.50. Second run from a spell set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at Casino Bm50 on May 3 over 1000m, on a wet track; 0.6 len behind Bellzen with 59.5kg at $3.80. Likely to feature again.
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BEN LOOKER
Red, Black Checks, White Sleeves And Cap
7 04x41 KIRRA'S SISTER
JORDAN LEE
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
A Aceti
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 9 at Ballina Mdn-Sw on April 8 over 1000m, in the wet; 4 len behind Hare Street with 53.5kg at $3.40. Last start favourite; won by 0.5 len at Gatton 3yo Mdn April 29 over 860m defeating Mr Playtime carrying 56kg at $2.90. Promising galloper. Sure to go close.
3
SIENNA GRIMA
White, Green And Red Diamonds
8 27022 PICUPSTIXX
WAYNE LAWSON
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
W Lawson, S Lawson, B Scott, C Twigg, R Ford, A Woods, K Christiansen, K Byrnes, P Mckenzie, M Mckenzie, A Donohoe, R Chesher, N Sherlock, G Sherlock, P Brady, J Smith, G Collier, R Bosch, Mrs P Lawson
Racing well. Comes off a 40 day let-up. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Grafton Cl2 on April 13 over 1015m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Jewels Statement with 55kg at $6.50. The run before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 9 at Grafton Ctry Cl1 on March 16 over 1175m, long-neck behind Airswing with 55kg at $7.50. Genuine hope.
7
MIKAYLA WEIR
Hot Pink, Black Stars, White Armbands And Cap
9 07062 ABRAZEN LAUGH
SAMANTHA MCGUREN
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
M J Beattie
Last start 2nd of 12 at Glen Innes Bm50 on May 10 over 1000m, nose behind Mr Midnight carrying 60kg at $8. Before that got back early 6th of 10 at Grafton Cl2 on April 13 over 1015m, slow going 4.5 len behind Jewels Statement with 55kg at $61. Won’t spend a penny in the run from the inside gate. Well placed to play a major role.
1
MATTHEW MCGUREN
Purple, Yellow Diamonds, White Cap
10 208x9 SOYOUTHINKIT'SOVER
GREG HOWELLS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Ms P Cleal & Mrs B G Puengel
Second run back. First-up after six months raced on the pace before fading 9th of 11 at Grafton Ctry Bm58 on May 9 over 1130m, slow going 6 len behind Snow Falcon with 55kg at $18. Previously second-up won by a long-neck at Grafton Super Mdn July 14 over 1006m on a rain affected track defeating Miss Moov carrying 58kg at $26. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two.
8
STEPHEN CUMMINS
Red, Blue Band, White Sleeves, Blue Armband, White Cap
11 x9740 WENDT
DAIKI CHUJO
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
K Oka
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 10th of 12 at Glen Innes Bm50 on May 10 over 1000m, 3 len behind Mr Midnight carrying 58kg at $3.70. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Gatton 0 - 58 on April 29 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Chalice Well with 58kg at $18. Looking to others.
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White, Red Crossed Sashes, Armbands And Cap
12 84053 OLD TIMING MAN
SHANE EVERSON
9YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
J G Campbell
Most recently rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 13 at Grafton Bm58 on May 9 over 1205m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Aye Aye Skipper with 55kg at $21. Before that 5th of 11 at Casino Bm50 on May 3 over 1200m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Cosmic Fortune with 59kg at $16. Will need to lift.
3
NORIYUKI MASUDA
Black, Green Sleeves And Cap
13 09x10 SIGNATORIES
BRETT CAVANOUGH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs L E Cavanough
Third-up today. First-up scored a big 5.5 len win at Muswellbrook Super Mdn May 2 over 1000m in heavy going defeating Jakubik with 57.5kg at $4.20. Second-up second last of 14 at Scone Cl1 on May 16 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Shropshire Lad with 55kg at $41. Has ability and capable of taking a hand in the finish.
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BRAITH NOCK
Black, Pink Horseshoes, Quartered Cap
14 60405 SPARKS
JANE CLEMENT
10YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Arjay Services (Mgr: R J Clement) & Mrs R A Murray
Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Quirindi Bm58 on May 12 over 1000m, slow going 2.25 len behind Too Darn Lovely carrying 59kg at $26. The race before that 11th of 13 at Tamworth John Clift on April 24 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Chandon Star carrying 59.5kg at $151. Can overlook.
6
SHANNEN LLEWELLYN
Black And Red Halves, White Diamond Band, Red Cap
15 01807 INVINCIBLE FAITH
LEA SELBY
10YO  GR/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs L F Selby
Last start settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at Quirindi Bm58 on May 12 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Too Darn Lovely with 55kg at $81. The start before that ran last of 14 at Gunnedah Ctry Bm58 on May 5 over 1400m, 8 len behind Raymond's Reward with 53kg at $101. Others make more appeal.
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Pink, Royal Blue Maltese Cross, White Diabolo Sleeves, White Cap, Royal Blue Maltese Cross
16 06657 HELL OH BABY
BRODIE FENTON
6YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
B Fenton
Last start sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 at Glen Innes Bm58 on May 10 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Stoinka with 55kg at $61. The race before that 5th of 9 at Armidale Bm 50 Hcp on April 25 over 1100m, slow going 5.5 len behind Koondeeman with 53kg at $21. Looking elsewhere.
4
Orange, Blue Maltese Cross And Armbands, Quartered Cap