Goulburn 24 Aug 2025
GOING: H(9)
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REC & SHEC EQUINE CENTRES BENCHMARK 66 SHOWCASE HANDICAP 1200m Track: Heavy 9 Clouds (Max: 15) Rail: True. (Pent: 5.65) |
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Pace looks sure to be genuine with Off Shaw and Wild Sensation matching motors, closely followed by A Book Of Days. WILD SENSATION (7) sharp win at Scone two back, before jumping slowly and getting back further that expected when a poor eighth over 1200m at Coffs Harbour. Winning rider hops back aboard, and his best figures measure up nicely in this contest which loses some depth after the scratchings. The runway is clear. KING TAURUS (6) found a fairly strong Highway from the awkward draw when a plugging thirteenth over 1300m at Rosehill. This looks much easier and no shock to see him turn up and prove a big hurdle for the selection. WAL'S ANGELS (5) has trialled up well for the return run. Typically a better horse second up but worth noting the sharp yard are having a really good run at the moment, pouring in a few winners in the last week alone. SUGGESTED PLAY: With Wild Sensation.
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OFF SHAW
JOHN ROLFE 10YO CHESTNUT GELDING 62.0KG Mrs J L Rolfe, J Rolfe, Miss S A Rolfe, B W Rolfe, J A Rolfe, C J Waters, W F Bridges, K JH Hunt, Miss P Foley & W Eccleston Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 9 at Wagga Wagga Whiz on August 10 over 1000m, slow going 9 len behind Take The Rap with 55.5kg at $71. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Gundagai Tuckerbox Bm88 on November 15 over 1000m, 11 len behind Extravagent Lad carrying 55kg at $151. Prefer in something a little easier. |
2 GLENN CAHILL |
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| 2 | 74726 |
SCISSOR ME TIMBERS
MITCHELL BEER 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG M Beer, N Foot, D Strehlau, Mrs C Hills, A Stephens, J G Kendler, Mrs H M Kendler, J F Moss, D latif, Let it Ride Syndicate (Mgr: M Morris), J Pauletto, Ms C Croughan, A Hammond, S J Knight, Liberty Racing (Mgr: D J Keast), JMAL Racing (Mgr: M J Radnedge), S Frenkel, T Gale, Ms C E Petch & M F Gray Most recently faded in the straight 6th of 8 at Newcastle on August 23 over 1250m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Oakfield Duke carrying 54kg at $3.90. The start before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 7 at Kembla Grange Prov Bm68 on August 7 over 1400m, on a wet track; 3 len behind The Extreme Cat with 56.5kg at $5. Has the ability and can atone this time. |
3 ANGUS VILLIERS |
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| 3 | 57110 |
KING CHARLES
ANTHONY MOUNTNEY 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG A M Barry & Mrs N Barry Most recently 10th of 13 at Randwick on August 23 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Signor Tortoni carrying 52.5kg at $41. The race before that came from midfield and won by a nose at Kembla Grange Cg&E Bm64 August 7 over 1200m in the wet defeating Mirra Impact with 55kg at $9.50. Faces another tough assignment. |
9 RYAN BRADLEY |
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| 4 | 4x483 |
A BOOK OF DAYS
JOHN ROLFE 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Mrs J L Rolfe, J Rolfe, Miss S A Rolfe, J A Rolfe & B W Rolfe Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Moruya Cl2 on August 5 over 1020m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Vereeva with 60kg at $10. Before that ran last of 8 at this track Bm66 on July 8 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Pretty Vegas with 60kg at $21. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred. |
3 BILLY OWEN |
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| 5 | 8483x |
WAL'S ANGELS
NICK OLIVE 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Sturt Thoroughbreds (Mgr: P A Sturt) Resumes after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at Canberra Bm65 April 2 over 1600m, soft track; 4 len behind Good Prize carrying 59.5kg at $7. Previously first up; fourth of 15 at Randwick Highway-C3 December 28 over 1200m, 2 len behind Sir Remlap carrying 57kg at $21. Expecting a effective return. |
1 ALYSHA COLLETT |
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| 6 | 46710 |
KING TAURUS
DANNY WILLIAMS 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG A J McMahon, K McMahon, Mrs R L Mcmahon, R A McMahon, S K McMahon & C M McMahon Last start second last of 14 at Rosehill Highway-C3 on August 16 over 1300m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Kranich carrying 55kg at $15. The run before that came from midfield and won by 7 len at Canberra Acton Cl1 July 25 over 1280m defeating Royal Detective carrying 58.5kg at $9. Terrific chance to return to form. |
5 CHAD SCHOFIELD |
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| 7 | 15218 |
WILD SENSATION
MATTHEW SMITH 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG 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 Last start eased back early on 8th of 13 at Coffs Harbour Cl3 on August 1 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Lease with 56kg at $2.60. The start before that favourite; won by 2.5 len at Scone Cl1 July 11 over 1300m defeating Cresta Run with 58kg at $7.50. Nicely placed and is among the leading chances. |
4 MOLLIE FITZGERALD |
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XCESSIVE FORCE
DANIELLE SEIB 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Ms D L Seib, One on the Fence (Mgr: Ms D L Seib), R J Thomas, Mrs E Downing, F L Downing, D A Elliott, M J King, Miss C Laus, S J Lowden, M Simari & Miss S G Seaman Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after six months 2nd of 15 at Randwick on August 23 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 1.2 len behind Neil with 56kg at $4.60. Previously second-up won by 1.3 len at this track Ctry Cl1 March 11 over 1200m defeating So You Pence with 58kg at $1.40. Has a solid strike rate and is expected to be in the finish again. |
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| 9 | 14301 |
EVERLASTING STARS
DANNY WILLIAMS 6YO BAY MARE 58.0KG R L Charley Dual acceptor. Comes here off a 40-day let-up. At the latest run won by 1.3 len at Warren Bm66 July 15 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Rothgate carrying 56kg at $3.40. Before that 11th of 14 at Rosehill Highway-C3 on July 5 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Lordster with 54kg at $41. In winning form and conditions suit. |
6 ZAC LLOYD |
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| 10 | 96690 |
MEDIA FRENZY
LUKE PEPPER 5YO BROWN MARE 58.0KG Vardy Thoroughbreds (Mgr: S J Vardy), Mrs G C King, JDM Racing (Mgr: M Saunders), Squidheads Racing (Mgr: M J Tylor), M Searcy, S F O'brien, G Millen, D F Edwards, Ms A Milne, A Andronikou, M Sammon, C Hannigan, D J Farrant, J Falzon, S A Sipple & Collaroy Crew (Mgr: L W Mcmillan) Dual acceptor. Most recently ran last of 10 at Sapphire Coast Bm66 on July 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 33 len behind Epaullo Creed carrying 56kg at $12. Before that eased back early on 9th of 13 at Muswellbrook Bm66 on June 13 over 1280m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Hulu carrying 58.5kg at $19. Has had plenty of chances and makes little appeal. |
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| 11 | 80318 |
RUSSIAN ZARINA
KAREN OUTTRIM 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 58.0KG Mrs K G Outtrim & M C Outtrim Last start eased back early on 8th of 12 at Canberra Acton Open Bm85 on August 22 over 1206m, 5 len behind Getty carrying 55kg at $26. The race before that won by 0.6 len at Canberra Acton Bm60 August 8 over 1206m defeating Guerrera with 59kg at $7.50. Will need to do a bit more. |
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EMILIA JANE
JOSEPH PRIDE 5YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG OTI Racing (Mgr: T Henderson), Polar Bloom (Mgr: O Pearl), M Newton, D Wright, R Edwards, T & Mrs B Porter, W & Mrs V Pelchen, P & D Associates (Mgr: N Dempsey), Beartown No. 15, D House, J & Mrs J Spence, Webbmck Racing, J Nailon, C Wansbrough, A Brook, Six Horsemen & Beartown No. 16 Mare back from a spell of five months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at Newcastle Cl1 March 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Amreekiyah carrying 56kg at $20. First up last campaign fifth of 11 at Warwick Farm Mares Bm72 February 5 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Opal Fields carrying 53kg at $3.60. Expecting a effective return. |
2 J FORD |
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