Orange 17 Apr 2026
GOING: G(4)
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SPANLINE ORANGE & BATHURST BENCHMARK 66 SHOWCASE HANDICAP 1300m Track: GOOD 4 Clear (Max: 20) Rail: +3.5m 500m-300m Cutaway Applies. |
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Moderate tempo expected with Sunday likely to find the front over Dubai Centre and Extreme Merger. MRS BULL (7) contested a similar race to this at Muswellbrook last start and wasn't in the picture until the final stages when she flashed home to be beaten under two lengths. Yet to miss the frame in three runs over today's course and distance. Nicely drawn so gets her chance for a well-deserved win. INTERRO (9) stalked the pace then let down nicely but found the winner a shade too good last time out over this distance at Canberra. Sparingly raced filly who is rock hard fit and a serious chance in a race that lacks real depth. EXTREME MERGER (8) is back in form with a couple of recent minor placings in BM66 races over 1200m. Twice a winner at today's trip so that resurgence should continue. FAVOUR THE BOLD (6) struggled last start at Muswellbrook in stronger company. Back to a more suitable trip and drops in grade so a better run is on the cards. TURGENEV (2) caught the eye at Mudgee last time. Twice a winner here so cannot be underestimated. SUGGESTED PLAY: Like the chances of Mrs Bull.
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| 1 | 066x0 |
D'ORO CHOICE
ALISON SMITH 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG R Hoskin Second-up. First-up after a year 10th of 12 at Mudgee Bm66 on April 5 over 1100m, 4 len behind Cumnock with 60.5kg at $101. Previously second-up from last on the turn second last of 10 at this track Bm66 on January 10 2025 over 1280m, 3.5 len behind Nomorenightshift carrying 60.5kg at $81. Looks tested in this line-up. |
5 CLAYTON GALLAGHER |
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| 2 | 60654 |
TURGENEV
ALISON SMITH 7YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG MTB Racing (Mgr: R P Medd) At the latest run 4th of 14 at Mudgee Ctry Bm66 on April 5 over 1400m, 3 len behind Midnight Luna carrying 60.5kg at $151. The race before that ran last in a small field at this track Cup Prelude on March 22 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Dark Vador carrying 53.5kg at $26. Thereabouts last time and is a chance in this shallow contest. |
6 ASHLEIGH MCCABE |
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| 3 | 424x5 |
OMNIC
CIARON MAHER 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG D M Firth, Airborne Racing, J Dixon, D P Hickey, N Sweeney, I R Wellwood, Te Puke Thunder, A C Morris, F Barbaro, J Doyle, J A Mazzarella, Ms M Catoggio, Mrs J Silvey, P J Silvey, P J Brosnan, R C Imbesi, Mrs S Mills, Ms A Mills, W Gilroy & Ciaron Maher Racing Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after five months second last in a small field at Goulburn Cl1 on March 22 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Hazel Jean with 61kg at $10. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Goulburn Cl1 on August 24 over 1400m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Socrazyinlove with 58.5kg at $5.50. SCRATCHED. |
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| 4 | 98666 |
DUBAI CENTRE
JOHN ROLFE 8YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Mrs J L Rolfe, J Rolfe, A Pulciani, Ms E K Kirk, Miss S A Rolfe, B W Rolfe, W F Bridges & J A Rolfe At the latest run second last of 7 at Nowra Bm66 on April 5 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Spiritualistic with 60kg at $21. The start before that 6th of 12 at Goulburn Ctry Bm58 on March 22 over 1300m, slow going 3 len behind Brutal Eyes with 60.5kg at $71. Others preferred. |
2 DAMON BUDLER |
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| 5 | 616x3 |
WALK THE PIER
MATTHEW KELLEY 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG E J Kelly, P H Lewis, D V Kelly, M Kaddoura, R J Spurway, R J Friend, R J Rowlands, C Hill, G J Beaumont, M Shoudra, A Latina, D A W Waite, J M Schofield, Mrs R Dawson, P W Cassim & Mrs J G Cassim Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after eight months 3rd of 8 at Canberra Cl2 on March 25 over 1300m, slow going 1.2 len behind Common Goal carrying 59.5kg at $6. Previously second-up got back early 6th of 8 at Kembla Grange Super Mdn-Sw on May 31 over 1600m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Charleroi with 59kg at $2.90. SCRATCHED. |
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| 6 | 8x287 |
FAVOUR THE BOLD
RODNEY NORTHAM 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG D & M Esplin Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs M E Esplin) At the latest run 7th of 14 at Muswellbrook Ctry Cl3 on March 27 over 1450m, slow going 3 len behind Solitario with 56kg at $10. The race before that 8th of 13 at Muswellbrook Ctry Cl2 on March 8 over 1280m, 4.5 len behind Andale Andale carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. Back in class and drawn to get all the favours. |
1 R JONES |
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| 7 | x4424 |
MRS BULL
CONNIE GREIG 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 58.0KG Miss C Greig Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 11 at Muswellbrook Ctry Bm66 on April 6 over 1280m, slow going 2 len behind Ollie's Secret with 58.5kg at $20. The run before that 2nd of 11 at this track Bm58 on March 22 over 1280m, 0.8 len behind Shyamalan carrying 62kg at $6. Consistent mare who gets her chance in this suitable contest. |
4 MIKAYLA WEIR |
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| 8 | 79722 |
EXTREME MERGER
JANE CLEMENT 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG Mrs J M Clement & Mrs S Reid Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 7 at Lightning Ridge Cup-Bm66 on April 4 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Macleay carrying 56kg at $3. The race before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Moree Ctry Bm66 on March 17 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Tough Guy carrying 53.5kg at $26. Starting to find form and steps up to his pet distance today. |
7 JACOB STIFF |
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| 9 | 6x162 |
INTERRO
CIARON MAHER 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Triple Crown Syndications. (Mgr: S D Manion), Ms J E Robertson, B F Rippingale, Lexen Racing (Mgr: G A Osmond), P Kollias, M Boukas, S B Haynes, D M Toose, T Tsoumbris, M R Smith, W Pizzato, M W Anderson, L F Gleeson, M K Gleeson, T L Donehue, Doomat (Mgr: A C Ryder), W R Hastings & D Mackaness Dual acceptor. Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Canberra Cl2 on March 25 over 1300m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Common Goal carrying 55kg at $4.20. The race before that ran last in a small field at Newcastle F&M Bm64 on March 12 over 1200m, 4 len behind Girijaala carrying 56kg at $5. Lightly raced filly who will be cherry ripe for this. |
3 LOUISE DAY |
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SUNDAY
SIMONE THOMPSON 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG D Wacker Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at Randwick Kensington F&M Bm64 December 5 over 1400m, 12 len behind Virgil's Gift with 54.5kg at $101. First up last campaign fourth of 8 at Wyong Mid Mdn July 24 over 1300m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Alfred carrying 55kg at $26. Prefer to see how she returns before recommending. |
8 JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES |
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