Bathurst   19 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

SIGNAGE OPPORTUNITIES SADDLING PADDOCK BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1100m

Track: Soft 5   Clouds (Max: 12)   Rail: +2m 1200m-350m, Cutaway.  

Expecting All Astern to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sharp trip. ALL ASTERN (1) led and missed the hat-trick by 3.2L at Wagga in stronger than this. She will use the inside barrier to her advantage and Nestor replaces the 3kg apprentice. In the right barn, and she can bounce back. VIS I DO (2) has been racing in better company, and this is winnable if he brings his A-game. Two back, he missed 1L in an Albury 66, and that reads well. RAIL TRAIL (5) has the ability but has been plain in his last two. He maps well and has been freshened. Improvement is likely. JUST ONE LOOK (6) is third up and proven in that state. He will find this easier than the provincials and has to be considered. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with All Astern.
1 45117 ALL ASTERN
NICK OLIVE
5YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
N J Olive, W P Bolin, J Farrelly, P Fitzsimmons & L D Joyce
Useful mare. At the latest run led to the turn then faded second last of 8 at Wagga Ctry Bm58 on June 5 over 1000m, slow going 3 len behind Arctic Desert with 58.5kg at $6. The race before that won by a neck at Queanbeyan Bm58 May 11 over 1000m defeating The Mooch carrying 56kg at $3.40. Decent chance to bounce.
1
KODY NESTOR
Dark Blue, Red Disc And Armbands
2 x3725 VIS I DO
ANTHONY MOUNTNEY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
K Ible & Mrs T E Ible
Most recently 5th of 12 at Sapphire Coast Cl3 on June 8 over 1010m, slow going 4 len behind Loafer with 57.5kg at $7. The start before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Albury Bm66 on May 16 over 1175m, 1.0 len behind Grinzinger Moon with 57.5kg at $31. Better than last time and is a leading player.
2
RYAN BRADLEY
White With ACM Racing Logo, Navy And Orange Checked Sleeves And Cap
3 419x1 SHADDAP
DEAN MIRFIN
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
A M Muollo & Mrs G L Muollo
Second run back. First-up after five months won by 1.75 len at Parkes Cl1 June 7 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Satashi with 59kg at $4.60. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Sapphire Coast Mdn-Sw December 29 over 1400m defeating Jamarni with 57.5kg at $3.20. Chance to repeat the dose.
6
White And Gold Vertical Halves, Black Sleeves, Gold And Black Quartered Cap
4 24316 VAINSTREAM
GEOFFREY CROTHERS
10YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
M A Vallender
Last start eased back early on 6th of 8 at Wagga Ctry Bm58 on June 5 over 1000m, slow going 2.5 len behind Arctic Desert with 58.5kg at $6. The race before that settled well back; won by a long-neck at Wagga Riverside Bm50 May 24 over 1065m on a heavy track defeating Box Of Crackers carrying 61kg at $5. In the mix.
8
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Red, Purple Stripes, White And Purple Stars Sleeves And Star Cap
5 22170 RAIL TRAIL
MACK GRIFFITH
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
M D Griffith , P Rees , A A Eather & S E Pennell
Comes here off a 38-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 12 at Quirindi Cl1 on May 12 over 1200m, slow going 11 len behind Sirius Flyer with 59kg at $10. Before that 7th of 12 at this track Ctry Cl1 on April 25 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Giovanna Star carrying 58.5kg at $3.90. One of the players.
4
MIKAYLA WEIR
Red With Black Diamond, Black Striped Sleeves And Black Cap
6 74x57 JUST ONE LOOK
JOHN COOPER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J T Cooper & Ms P A Cooper
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming second last in a small field at Kembla Grange Bm64 on May 17 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Zaragoza carrying 55kg at $26. Second-up second last of 8 at Gosford Prov Bm64 on May 29 over 1000m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Formal with 55kg at $41. Easier and has claims.
6
GRANT BUCKLEY
Grey, Red Cross, Armbands And Cap
7 5538x DARK THINKER
ALISON SMITH
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs C Davies, J Davies, Mrs S E Harrison, S E Harrison, S Walker, J W Nowlan, P HINES, J Nowlan, Miss S E Davies, J W Whatman, D Marshall & J Tancred
Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Grafton Bm58 March 16 over 2200m, soft track; 13 len behind Gandolfini carrying 58.5kg at $4. First up last campaign second of 9 at Sunshine Coast Bm62 December 13 over 1600m, soft track; a head behind Commandment with 56.5kg at $6.50. Prefer to see how she returns.
5
JORDAN QUINCE
Royal Blue, Apricot Star, Star Sleeves, Apricot Cap, Royal Blue Star And Pom Pom
8 42069 CHOICE DEEL
PETER CORNISH
8YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
P J Cornish & Mrs M T Cornish
Last start 9th of 11 at Dubbo Cge Bm58 on June 6 over 1300m, slow going 6 len behind Hammering Away carrying 55kg at $26. Before that from last on the turn 6th of 9 at Wellington Bm66 on May 13 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Daredevil carrying 55kg at $26. Others preferred.
3
M A CAHILL
Cerise, Grey And White Striped Sleeves And Striped Cap