Wyong 10 Jan 2026
GOING: G(4)
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ASAHI GROUP BENCHMARK 78 HANDICAP 1350m Track: Good 4 Clear (Max: 36) Rail: True. |
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A solid tempo anticipated with Elson Boy and Puntin ahead of Bojangles and Flying Thinker. PUNTIN (4) resumes and races best early in the campaign. Stretched out in trip last time in and looks suited around this course with his good on-pace profile. Wasn't pushed out in his two trials and finds a winnable race. BOJANGLES (8) undefeated on his home track and gets a much better run today. Deep into the prep and due for a change of luck. ALTHOFF (7) ready to win after two slashing runs this time in. Key jockey change and look for her to swoop late. FLYING THINKER (13) went out quickly and folded up in the straight when ninth over 1400m at Randwick. Can get cover from the draw and worth another chance. ELSON BOY (1) tough old gelding who will sit on the speed and give a ton of cheek. SUGGESTED PLAY: Puntin and Bojangles can fight it out.
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ELSON BOY
DAR LUNN 6YO B/BR GELDING 62.0KG G G Mitchell & R D Pratten Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming did the work up front then tired second last of 9 at Rosehill Cg&E Bm78 on December 7 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Tuned with 59.5kg at $31. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Randwick 4yo+ Bm78 on December 20 over 1300m, 3 len behind Step Aside carrying 59.5kg at $31. Strips a lot fitter and not to be overlooked. |
3 WILLIAM STANLEY |
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| 2 | 0x449 |
SHIHAB
GLEN MILLIGAN 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG G R Milligan, Ms V P Milligan, K P McLeod, G Fennelly, Mrs M Fennelly, B C McKenzie, B Cowan & S J Sorensen Comes off a 34 day let-up. Last start ran last of 9 at Rosehill Cg&E Bm78 on December 7 over 1300m, 6 len behind Tuned carrying 58.5kg at $21. Before that 4th of 13 at Newcastle Bm94 on November 15 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Brave One carrying 53kg at $31. Look for him late. |
6 AARON BULLOCK |
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| 3 | 31052 |
LITTLE BEGINNINGS
KRIS LEES 6YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG N Long, D A Conway, J Harris, Mrs K Culley, L Taylor, K Long, Mrs K Hanson & NJJ Racing (Mgr: J A Shaw) At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at Randwick Bm78 on December 27 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Interjection carrying 57kg at $101. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Rosehill Cg&E Bm78 on December 7 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Tuned carrying 57.5kg at $51. Not far from the winner last time and can feature in the finish. |
5 BENJAMIN OSMOND |
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| 4 | 1243x |
PUNTIN
BJORN BAKER 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Millar Racing & Breeding (Mgr: S B Millar), C C Pickford, J Collins, Doncon (Mgr: A Donnelley), A Kateiva, A Lee, D R Murray, A Pulsford, T W Owsnett, AJ Dowling, M R Duff, Mrs M Follett, D Hard, A G Long, N E Quailey, Ms E Seeley, V N Stevens, A Donnelly & C J Sinclair Resuming. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at Rosehill Cg&E Bm78 August 16 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Fully Lit carrying 59.5kg at $6. Previously first up; second of 9 at Canterbury Bm72 June 9 over 1250m, soft track; a nose behind The Great Houdini with 59.5kg at $2.70. Resumes with the two trials and expected to take catching. |
4 ASHLEY MORGAN |
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| 5 | 6324x |
CAPTAIN FURAI
CHRIS WALLER 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Hermitage (Mgr: Ms S M Clarke) Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Rosehill Bm88 September 27 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Sir Artie carrying 54kg at $5.50. When resuming last campaign second of 8 at Rosehill Bm78 August 2 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Elson Boy with 57.5kg at $3.80. Look for him late with the claim. |
1 SIENNA GRIMA |
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| 6 | 1232x |
NARBOLD
CHRIS WALLER 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen) Dual acceptor. First-up. Finished off last preparation second of 11 at Randwick Bm88 September 20 over 1600m, a nose behind Fortune carrying 53kg at $5.50. Previously first up; seventh of 12 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Bm70 March 19 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Bossy Benita carrying 57.5kg at $18. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
8 SAM CLIPPERTON |
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ALTHOFF
CHRIS WALLER 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Mrs Y Zhang Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at Randwick Bm78 on December 13 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Axius with 54.5kg at $20. Second run from a spell 4th of 9 at Randwick Cg&E Bm78 on December 27 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Livin' Thing with 55kg at $10. Contender with the key jockey change. |
8 ADAM HYERONIMUS |
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| 8 | 27328 |
BOJANGLES
KIM WAUGH 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG R L Roulston, J C Stewart, G P Corcoran, Mrs K V Corcoran & M E Waugh Most recently 8th of 11 at Randwick Bm78 on December 27 over 1400m, 5 len behind Interjection with 57.5kg at $6. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Randwick Bm78 on December 13 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Theblade carrying 58.5kg at $14. Undefeated on his home track and worth another chance. |
2 ALYSHA COLLETT |
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| 9 | 23x11 |
CROSS TASMAN
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Finemore Thoroughbreds (Mgr: R S Finemore), G J Chittick, Planette Thoroughbred Trading Pty Ltd (Mgr: J S Leaver), W W Doughty, M W Finemore, S G Doughty & M P Lenaghan Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming favourite; came from midfield and won by a neck at Randwick Kensington 3&4yo Bm64 December 5 over 1250m defeating Calga Power carrying 60.5kg at $4.60. Second run from a spell favourite; came from midfield and won by 2.5 len at Randwick Cg&E Bm72 December 26 over 1300m defeating Off The Press with 58.5kg at $3.90. Rates highly. Progressive gelding who can keep the momentum going despite drawing out. |
10 DYLAN GIBBONS |
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UNIQUE AMBITION
JOHN SARGENT 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG D C Hall AM, P J Fekete, S N Hall, B T Wilson, T Williams, Go Bloodstock Australia (Mgr: Sir O G Glenn) & Topline Thoroughbreds (Mgr: A J Carroll) Having second run back today. Last run 4th of 9 at Randwick 4yo+ Bm78 on December 26 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Power Of The Brave carrying 56kg at $26. At only start last preparation ran last of 11 at Randwick in the G2 Sapphire on April 12 over 1200m, 9 len behind Infancy carrying 54kg at $201. Improver over this trip with the good tempo. |
4 J PARR |
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APUNTAR
KEVIN KEMP 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Northerly Holdings Pty Ltd (Mgr: R Portaro) & J Nicholas SCRATCHED. |
13 SHANNEN LLEWELLYN |
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THE DRAMATIST
RODNEY NORTHAM 8YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG L J Tilley, W G Easton, Mrs V P Easton, B Humphrys, P D Regan, P J Mills, C J Wilson, W G Mills, J Bartholomew, N Jones & Ms D G Turner Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 2nd in a small field at Mudgee Mudgee Sprint on December 5 over 1200m, head behind Saratoga Power carrying 61kg at $14. Second run from a spell got back early 5th of 7 at Tamworth Bm82 on December 22 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Night Fighter carrying 62.5kg at $5.50. Outclassed. |
9 R JONES |
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FLYING THINKER
PETER SNOWDEN 5YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG D F Smith & Mrs L I Smith At the latest run didn't do much in the run home; second last of 10 at Randwick F&M Bm78 on December 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Amplify with 58kg at $10. The run before that 4th of 12 at Rosehill F&M Bm78 on December 7 over 1300m, 1.3 len behind Bella Corazon carrying 58kg at $9. Near her top and capable of better. |
7 ANDREW ADKINS |
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ANTHRACITE
JOSEPH PRIDE 5YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG M J Terwel, J A Nicholls, S J B Grimley, D P Hickey & Miss T N Johnston Resuming after a four months break. Not seen since winning won by 1.2 len Morphettville 0-64 September 13 over 1800m defeating The Mansman with 59.5kg at $1.45. On debut second of 14 at Murray Bridge 2yo+ Mdn-Sw July 23 over 1400m, soft track; a neck behind Break The Taboo with 58kg at $6.50. First run for the Pride camp and can surprise fresh. |
9 CHAD SCHOFIELD |
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BARBRAY
CHRIS WALLER 4YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG C J Waller, Sneesby Racing (Mgr: G C Sneesby), I Bruce, R Smith, Ms M J Waller, A A Lockhart, Dr P H Hughes, M Wanzare, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: G J Diamond) & Coco's Crew Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 8 at Canterbury Bm72 on December 12 over 1250m, head behind Mother Goose with 57.5kg at $3.80. Second run from a spell 4th of 11 at Randwick Bm78 on December 27 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Interjection carrying 54.5kg at $14. Not far away last time. SCRATCHED. |
14 K MCEVOY |
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