Dubbo   10 Aug 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

ORANA MALL BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1600m

Track: GOOD4   Clouds (Max: 18)   Rail: +3m 900m-400m, True Remainder. (Pent: 4.90)  

Hot tempo expected from Loud and Jade Division. GRANDINI (3) racing in career best form and had excuses from the outside gate, when last over 1800m at Randwick in Highway class. Proven at this track and gets the right setup with Small's claim. The one to beat. JUST ON FIRE (8) backs up quickly after chipping away late with a respectable fourth over 1400m at Forbes. Trained here and sets up well for this. Each-way contender. CROWN LEGEND (6) has been kept fresh for this after showing speed from the wide gate when a fighting second to Zelestial over 1600m at Scone. Poorly drawn again but finds an easier race. STOCKHOLM (1) back in trip and the early effort told late when a fading seventh over 1600m at Wellington in BM66 class. Gets a better run and stays in the mix. DOWN THE KOOKA (7) stretches out to the mile for the first time after catching the eye over the 1400m at Moree. One for the minors. SUGGESTED PLAY: Grandini should prove too strong.
1 35557 STOCKHOLM
CLINT LUNDHOLM
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
M C Field, Ms J Ann, M D Budden, A J Grogan & B G Grogan
Last start raced on the pace before fading 7th of 9 at Wellington Bm66 on July 29 over 1600m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Tavanasia carrying 57.5kg at $7. Before that led to the turn then faded 5th of 7 at Tamworth Bm66 on July 18 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Mr Plume carrying 58kg at $4.80. Improver in this easier grade.
5
KODY NESTOR
Blue, White Horse Head, Black And White Checked Sleeves, Black Cap
2 17064 YAK
GARRY LUNN
10YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
W W Lunn
Comes here off a 31-day let-up. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track Bm58 on July 10 over 2200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Sweet As A Kiss with 59kg at $17. The run before that 6th of 13 at this track Bm58 on June 29 over 2200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Deemee carrying 59.5kg at $26. Safely held.
10
WINONA COSTIN
White, Red Vee And Dragon, Chevrons Sleeves, Quartered Cap
3 21120 GRANDINI
RODNEY NORTHAM
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
T R Ryan, B R Curphey, S R Keene, R And R Racing (Mgr: R Northam), Miss C Hyndman, N J Turner, Dr D O'Meara, A J Carpenter, Mrs H L Carpenter & D Metcalfe
At the latest run ran last of 12 at Randwick H'way Cl3sw on July 26 over 1800m, slow going 16 len behind Full Of Sincerity carrying 53.5kg at $61. The run before that led but faded 2nd of 7 at Scone Bm58 on July 11 over 1700m, 3 len behind Off The Scale carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. Hard to beat on her best form.
4
LEESHELLE SMALL
Yellow, Green Stars, Yellow And Green Stars Cap
4 07412 GREEN RUN
DAR LUNN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
L Troy, Mrs K Troy, T M Smith, Mrs P J Smith, M G Woodham, Mrs B Woodham, N Schiller, Mrs T Schiller, S H Wilson, Mrs L Wilson, M A Hoath, D G Copelin, K P Day, J Timmins, C Murray, J Murray & A W Troy
Most recently 2nd of 9 at Wellington Bm66 on July 29 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 0.8 len behind Tavanasia carrying 55kg at $17. The race before that won by 1.75 len at Carinda Bm50 July 12 over 1700m defeating Prefer The Wink with 59kg at $4. Not far from the winner last time but this is a tougher assignment.
3
KATHERINE BELL-PITOMAC
Royal Blue, Light Blue Stars, Lime Sleeves And Cap
5 09030 AIN'T SHE SWELL
GARRY LUNN
6YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
P G Harrow, J W Harrow, W G Harrow, Mrs W A Cranfield, H J Cranfield, J G Porteous, Mrs C A Porteous, Mrs K K Chapman, B B Chapman & Ms J L Campbell
Last start from last on the turn 10th of 12 at Wellington Cl2 on July 29 over 1400m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Chico Casino with 56kg at $16. The start before that 3rd of 12 at Warren Ctry Bm58 on July 15 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind The Impeckable with 57kg at $41. Finds a nice race and is among the chances.
1
ANNA ROPER
Red, White Halves, Checked Sleeves, Red Cap
6 83842 CROWN LEGEND
MACK GRIFFITH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M D Griffith, B M Brooks, K J Brooks, S E Pennell, P N Rees, Miss J Conroy, G J Hume, J J Borg, Mrs J M Borg, D P Ure, Miss C M McMaster, Ms L Conroy, Mrs A Griffith & J J Brown
Recent form sound. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Scone Ctry Bm58 on July 14 over 1600m, 1.1 len behind Zelestial with 58kg at $8. The race before that 4th of 11 at Warren Cl1-Sw on June 2 over 1600m, 3 len behind Southerly Buster with 57.5kg at $11. Made headway last time. Key runner.
10
AARON BULLOCK
Red With Black Diamond, Black Striped Sleeves And Black Cap
7 45105 DOWN THE KOOKA
TODD HOWLETT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
G L Howden
Most recently 5th of 9 at Moree Ctry Cl1 on July 22 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Fantasy Crowned with 58kg at $11. The race before that sat on the pace before fading 10th of 14 at Taree Ctry Bm58 on June 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Cluedo carrying 59.5kg at $19. Not far away last time. In the mix on best form.
11
D DILLON
Bottle Green, Lime Green Checks, White Sleeves, Lime Green Armband, Yellow Cap
8 3x744 JUST ON FIRE
CONNIE GREIG
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Miss C Greig
Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Forbes Cl1 on August 3 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Unreal Expectation with 56.5kg at $8. The run before that 4th of 9 at Moree Ctry Cl1 on July 22 over 1400m, slow going 1.0 len behind Fantasy Crowned with 58.5kg at $12. Encouraging effort last start. Great chance to atone.
6
SHANNEN LLEWELLYN
Yellow, Purple Stripes, Stars On Sleeves, Star On Cap And Pom Pom
9 4x102 JADE DIVISION
BRETT THOMPSON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R S Atkinson & Mrs N A Atkinson
Last start raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at Warren Ctry Bm58 on July 15 over 1400m, on heavy track; 1.3 len behind The Impeckable carrying 57.5kg at $17. Before that second last of 12 at Cowra Bm50 on July 5 over 1375m, in the wet; 6 len behind Street Swagger with 58kg at $9.50. Each way player.
8
JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES
Orange, Royal Blue Chevrons And Armbands
10 32342 LOUD
PETER REYNOLDS
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
P O'Farrell, M Reynolds, C Hicks, B Shean & L W Carman
Last start 2nd of 8 at Cobar Trophy Hcp on August 2 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Blackhill Kitty carrying 63.5kg at $4.20. The run before that 4th of 12 at Warren Ctry Bm58 on July 15 over 1400m, in the wet; 5 len behind The Impeckable with 55kg at $11. Tested.
9
SIENNA GRIMA
Black, White Maltese Cross, White Cap
11 5x084 READY MADE DOLL
KYLIE KENNEDY
8YO  BR/BL  MARE 55.0KG
Ms K Kennedy
Most recently 4th of 8 at Coonabarabran Bm50 on July 19 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Tropicana's Cube carrying 58kg at $31. The start before that 8th of 12 at Cowra Bm50 on July 5 over 1375m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Street Swagger with 58.5kg at $61. Finds a few better today. Outclassed.
2
GEORGINA MC DONNELL
Navy, White KK, White Sleeves With Navy Stars And Cap
12 06598 STRELITZIA
SUE BIGG
8YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Miss S Bigg & Mrs G F Bigg
Returns from a 37-day let-up. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at Tamworth Bm58 on July 4 over 2100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Bill Peyto carrying 56kg at $101. The run before that 9th of 12 at Tamworth Bm66 on June 16 over 2100m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Wolf Club carrying 53.5kg at $101. Struggling of late and looking to others.
7
WENDY PEEL
Aqua, Black Sleeves, Aqua Double Armbands
13 60005 NAPOLI
KYLIE KENNEDY
11YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
B W Callaughan & Mrs P L Callaughan
At the latest run got back early 5th of 8 at Coonabarabran Bm50 on July 19 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Tropicana's Cube with 54.5kg at $51. Before that ran last of 14 at Taree Bm58 on June 30 over 1250m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Smart Jazz carrying 53.5kg at $151. Happy enough to avoid.
12
MIKAYLA WEIR
Royal Blue, White Cross Of Lorraine, Hooped Sleeves, Striped Cap