Nowra   17 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S(7)

SUPERIOR TURF SOLUTIONS BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1400m

Track: Soft 7   Clear (Max: 18)   Rail: True.  

Reasonable tempo with a few going forward, headed by Wild Sensation. WILD SENSATION (4) is fresh from a thirty-nine-day let-up. Led all the way to win his maiden over this trip at Canberra two runs ago. Trialled in good style at Kembla on 4 June. Looks to be in good shape following that reset and he has the figures to win a race like this. TAYTAY BAY (1) warmed to the task late and wasn't far off the placings when resuming over this distance at Goulburn last start. Draws a far better gate today and with a decent tempo anticipated he should prove tough to hold out in the closing stages. KICKAMUSHU (7) is racing well without winning. Flew late to get up for second over this trip at the Sapphire Coast most recently. One to watch for late in the piece. RANGATIRA (3) has done little in two runs this prep. Gets out to a more suitable trip now so watch for a much better run. TEARS FOR FEARS (6) hasn't won in ages but the addition of blinkers for the first time could be significant. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Wild Sensation.
1 800x5 TAYTAY BAY
JOHN NISBET
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
G Evers, R Mangeruca, D G Brockman, KC Jones, B W Heffernan, G B Heffernan, L J Weston, Ms M D Dowling, K P Baker, G K Levette, Mrs P Levette, C J Dawson, Miss J Kruk, G Morley, Mrs K Morley, J J Bonasera, D M King, M Miller & Mrs L E Jones
Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 12 at Goulburn Ctry Bm58 on May 30 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Hell Of A Fox carrying 59.5kg at $14. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at this track Ctry Bm58 on September 22 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Tillman carrying 59kg at $8.50. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
2
REBECCA BRONETT PRAG
White, Black Stars And Sleeves, Red Cap
2 96521 KILLER KERR
PETER GREEN
6YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Green Brothers Racing (Mgr: C J Green), A M Hagarty, A Phipps, Belsin Thoroughbreds, C Demuth, D Edwards, D A Jenkins, M Nicol, P Daher, P Wilson, White Family Racing (Mgr: N J White), S P Wilson & HAAH Racing (Mgr: J Hodder)
Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 10 at Goulburn Bm58 on May 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; head behind Orthie's Boys carrying 60kg at $21. The start before that eased back early on 5th of 8 at Kembla Grange Prov Bm68 on May 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Equilibrist with 53kg at $61. SCRATCHED.
8
GRANT BUCKLEY
White, Green Stars And Collar, Green Half With White Braces, Stars Sleeves And Cap
3 44x48 RANGATIRA
JOHN ROLFE
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs J L Rolfe, Miss S A Rolfe, R Orley, J A Rolfe & B W Rolfe
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 11 at Sapphire Coast Bm58 on May 18 over 1212m, slow going 4 len behind Hell Of A Fox with 61kg at $8. Last start 8th of 11 at Sapphire Coast Bm66 on June 8 over 1212m, slow going 8 len behind Miss Stalwart with 55.5kg at $15. Fitter and should be thereabouts.
7
J KISSICK
Rainbow Diamonds
4 35615 WILD SENSATION
MATTHEW SMITH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs M A Smith, J E Carter, Charas Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: C Charalambous), Ms B J Evans, E J Nathan, Ms S J Nuttall, Mrs A Reid, A Sharp, G D Sheehan, A H Tacey, G J P Van Ameyden, A Favaloro & A Van Der Berg
Comes here off a 39-day let-up. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Canberra Cl1-Sw on May 9 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Chilly Charlie carrying 59kg at $5.50. Before that won by a nose at Canberra Mdn-Sw April 18 over 1400m in soft going defeating Hell Of A Fox carrying 59kg at $2.90. Key runner who is expected to be in the finish.
3
BRODIE LOY
White, Green Checks, Royal Blue Sleeves And Checked Cap
5 10x26 CAPICELLA
LAURI PARKER
5YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
M G Bush And S J bush
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 2nd of 8 at Goulburn Bm66 on May 8 over 1300m, slow going 0.9 len behind Chop The Ice with 55kg at $10. Second-up 6th of 10 at Goulburn Bm58 on May 30 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Orthie's Boys with 58kg at $11. SCRATCHED.
8
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Royal Blue, White Band With Royal Blue B, White Armbands And Cap
6 46x75 TEARS FOR FEARS
MITCHELL BEER
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
C Crockett
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 8 at Kembla Grange Cl1 on May 10 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Inoue with 55kg at $21. Second-up 5th of 14 at Sapphire Coast Bm58 on June 8 over 1413m, slow going 3 len behind Spiele carrying 59kg at $11. Ready to find some form.
6
NICK HEYWOOD
Pale Blue, Black Braces, Armbands And Striped Cap
7 27352 KICKAMUSHU
THERESA BATEUP
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Miss T M Bateup, M & R Services Pty Ltd (Mgr: M Mant), E S Spooner, G H Hill, Ms M Toogood, S F Neville, W A Wilkins, R Weixler, Mrs H Weixler, M D Hancock, R Lambert, R J Nelson, Mrs R M Nelson, P G Munro & S P Toogood
Most recently 2nd of 14 at Sapphire Coast Bm58 on June 8 over 1413m, on a slow track; neck behind Spiele with 57kg at $19. The start before that faded in the straight 5th of 12 at Goulburn Cl1 on May 8 over 1500m, slow going 4 len behind Cosmeena with 55.5kg at $21. Sure to be in the mix.
5
CORIAH KEATINGS
Red, Black Maltese Cross, White Sleeves
8 34314 STONEGATE LANE
B M LAZZARINI
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms J Hardwicke, Ms J Munn, B M Lazzarini, Five Punters (Mgr: B Goff), S R Griffin & Miss K A Hardwicke
Going well. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Wyong Cl1 on June 8 over 1600m, slow going 1.75 len behind Diamond Show with 55kg at $16. The run before that won by 3 len at Bathurst Mdn-Sw May 26 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Aerostern Bro carrying 57.5kg at $4.40. SCRATCHED.
7
HOLLY DURNAN
Navy Blue, Turquoise Seams, Turquoise And White Striped Sleeves, Seams Cap
9 95890 TILLMAN
GREG STEPHENS
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
G Stephens & Mrs N A Stephens
At the latest run 11th of 14 at Sapphire Coast Ctry Bm58 on June 8 over 1613m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Johntialjo with 53.5kg at $13. The run before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 12 at Goulburn Bm58 on May 30 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Bombelleistic with 52.5kg at $21. This is no easier and he needs to lift.
1
SHAUN GUYMER
Red, Navy Blue Stars, Red Cap, Navy Blue Star
10 8769x SAVANT DE LUNE
GREGORY MINNS
7YO  GREY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs M G Smith, Ms E Mason, M P Tailby & P Willis
Dual acceptor. Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at Sapphire Coast Cl1-Sw February 3 2024 over 2200m, 17 len behind Albanian Eagle with 59kg at $26. Previously first up; ran last of 8 at this track Cl1 December 10 2023 over 1000m, soft track; 8 len behind Split Decision carrying 56kg at $151. Will take great benefit from this run.
4
MS JESS TAYLOR
White, Purple Hoops, Purple Cap With White Lightning Bolt