Muswellbrook   28 Mar 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

MUSWELLBROOK GOLF CLUB SHOWCASE BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1280m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 25)   Rail: True.  

Moderate pace from Sidenay taking it up with Oakfield Peewee and Climate Control on his back. CLIMATE CONTROL (7) holding his form well and a win looks imminent. Will appreciate the claim again after going under narrowly when a fighting on-pace third over 1200m at Tamworth. Back in grade and brings the right figures here. THE GREAT ARMADA (6) bounced back to form on the quick back up with a surprise 2.25 len winner over 1400m at Coonamble. Gets the 3kg claimer from the low draw and will give a ton of cheek again. RUSSIAN ZARINA (8) up in class and trip when a disappointing tenth over 1500m at Newcastle. Had excuses last time out and is better placed here. BADBOY MCCOY (9) never comfortable in the heavy (10) going when seventh over 1400m at Scone on March 21. Back on his home track and capable of figuring in the finish. SUGGESTED PLAY: Climate Control to break through.
1 4x430 SPATS PAV BOWIE
JARROD AUSTIN
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 63.0KG
J B Critchley & Mrs M A Epple
Most recently ran last of 11 at Moruya Bm66 on March 2 over 1425m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Hello Jack with 60kg at $9. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Braidwood Bdwd Cup Bm74 on February 8 over 1350m, in the wet; 4 len behind Off Shaw with 56kg at $3. Looks safely held again.
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JESSICA BROOKES
Pink, Light Blue Diamonds
2 2119x OAKFIELD PEEWEE
DAMIEN LANE
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 62.0KG
B Mackenzie
Resumes after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Wyong Prov Bm64 December 21 over 1625m, 7 len behind Rennata carrying 58.5kg at $18. First up last campaign second of 12 at Taree Mdn-Sw September 24 over 1007m, a head behind La Pelago carrying 59kg at $7.50. Capable of a bold return.
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AARON BULLOCK
Lime Green, Gold Maltese Cross
3 00x46 SIDENAY
KIM WAUGH
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 62.0KG
NSW Tycoons (Mgr: S K Brown)
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Freshened for 46 days. Resuming 4th of 13 at Port Macquarie Cg&E Bm64 on December 29 over 1200m, 4 len behind Broadway Bouncer carrying 58.5kg at $26. Last start failed to make an impression; second last of 7 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Bm66 on February 10 over 1350m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Lounerse with 59.5kg at $9. Will need to do a bit more.
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SHAE WILKES
Light Blue And Navy Halves, NSW Tycoons Logo, Diamonds Sleeves, Diamonds Cap
4 11x08 NIGHT FIGHTER
SUE GRILLS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
P J Hatton, Mrs J A Hatton, A J J Hawke, Mrs L A Hawke, Miss E C M Davies, M N M Davies, N C Farr-Jones, C J R Terry, J W Terry, M R A Irwin, J F Grills & A J Tod
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 10 at Scone Cg&E Bm64 on February 6 over 1100m, 7 len behind Zouprince with 58kg at $14. Second-up sat on the pace before fading to run last of 8 at Armidale Bm66 on February 27 over 1400m, 10 len behind Mazita with 59kg at $8.50. Can't recommend on that form, looking to others.
4
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Red, White Diamond, Hooped Sleeves
5 6122x SOCIAL OUTCAST
CODY MORGAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Group One Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J J Azzopardi), J J Azzopardi, Group One Madam Zabeel (Mgr: J J Azzopardi), R Nicolaidis, M Nicolaidis, K Ward, P Belan, G Smaragdas, M Spillman, D W Spillman & P J Seary
Resuming after a break of ten months. Finished off last campaign second of 11 at Scone Ctry Bm58 June 11 over 1300m, soft track; a nose behind Who Ever Thought with 60kg at $11. Previously first up; third of 11 at Walcha Cl1 February 9 2024 over 1200m, 2 len behind Lord Bob with 54.5kg at $7.50. Will take great benefit from this outing.
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Orange, Black Group One Thoroughbreds Logo, Seams Sleeves, Logo Cap
6 43981 THE GREAT ARMADA
JANE CLEMENT
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
Arjay Services (Mgr: R J Clement) & D J Nock
Useful gelding. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.25 len at Coonamble Bm58 March 16 over 1400m defeating The Artefact carrying 59kg at $15. Before that 8th of 12 at Tamworth Bm58 on March 9 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Pharoahzano carrying 59.5kg at $21. Racing well and is among the winning hopes again.
3
GABRIELLE JOHNSTON
Red And Black Halves, White Diamond Band, Red Cap
7 49533 CLIMATE CONTROL
JEREMY GASK
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
M J Abdallah & J W Mccabe
Going well. At the latest run rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 11 at Tamworth Ctry Cl2-Sw on March 9 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Retrieval with 57.5kg at $15. Before that 3rd of 9 at Scone Ctry Bm58 on March 4 over 1100m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Insightful Award carrying 59kg at $3.50. Close to a win. Going well and is one of the leading chances.
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SIENA GRIMA
Light Blue, Lilac Vee And Armbands, Quartered Cap
8 85730 RUSSIAN ZARINA
KAREN OUTTRIM
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
Mrs K G Outtrim & M C Outtrim
At the latest run second last of 11 at Newcastle Mid Bm64 on March 7 over 1500m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Inferencia with 55kg at $101. The run before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Nowra Bm58 on February 23 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Far Too Hot with 59.5kg at $21. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves another chance.
2
WINONA COSTIN
Green, Pink Star And Stars Sleeves, Pink Cap And Pom Pom
9 x8627 BADBOY MCCOY
JAN BOWEN
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs B D Gallaher, J R Gallaher, J R Gallaher, Ms J L Bowen, Ms J Buttenshaw, G B Thode, L D Campbell, D J Grant, A M J Duffy, N W Stig, T Standen, R W Standen, K Woods, EST A D Ekert, Mrs E Ekert, R M Ekert & N T Elliott
Most recently second last of 8 at Scone Ctry Bm58 on March 21 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Ballinderry Sal with 57kg at $26. The race before that 2nd of 8 at Dubbo Ctry Bm58 on March 7 over 1300m, nose behind Rouge Moulin with 56kg at $21. Can bounce back.
6
ANNA ROPER
Pink, Lilac Spots, White Sleeves, Lilac Spots, Pink Cap, Lilac Pom Pom
10 98836 INVADER'S GIRL
CAMERON CROCKETT
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ms E Williams & C Crockett
Dual acceptor. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Scone Cl1 on March 4 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Flying Argyle with 55kg at $12. Before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 11 at Mudgee Ctry Cl1 on February 23 over 1200m, nose behind Quick Onyx with 55kg at $16. Not a great draw again but should fare a lot better in this suitable contest.
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CHELSEA HILLIER
Pale Blue, Black Braces, Armbands And Striped Cap
11 361x8 RICHTER
SIMON CASEY
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
A G Williams & Mrs S J Williams
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after three months second last of 9 at Gunnedah Bm50 on March 15 over 1250m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Invincible Faith carrying 59.5kg at $9.50. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Mudgee Bm50 on October 26 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Hard Pick carrying 59kg at $21. Will need this run.
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Green, Purple Sleeves, Green And Purple Stars Cap