Narrandera   13 Jun 2026
 
GOING: S(7)

VALE BRIAN & JOAN BASHIR MAIDEN HANDICAP 1400m

Track: SOFT 7   Rain (Max: 18)   Rail: True.  

A race that lacks early pressure on paper. TRISTANIA (12) gave away a considerable start at Corowa last time before hitting the line well to finish fourth. Nearing peak now and will likely be launching again from her wide draw. SHALLOW RIVER (6) got too far back last time at Albury but was making some late inroads when it was all said and done. If he can settle closer this time and the tempo is genuine, he's in the mix. OUBAITORI (5) made progress last time out, finishing third over this trip at Corowa after being prominent at the turn. Rock-hard fit now and is one of the key chances. THESANDMANCAN (8) should be poised to run a big race first up from a spell following three recent jumpouts. Not taking lightly. STILL CONNECTING (10) has struggled to make an impact so far but is still lightly raced and gets the chance to improve in a thin contest. SUGGESTED PLAY: Siding with Tristania.
1 RUSSIAN GANGSTER
DARRELL BURNET
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs B A Burnet, D S Burnet & POPS Racing (Mgr: A Mudie)
Gelding by Russian Revolution facing the starter for the first time. Runner-up in a Wagga trial over 1000m on June 4. Facing a stiff test.
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BRODIE LOY
Red Tartan, White Sleeves And Cap
2 0 AMBER RUSH
CRAIG WEEDING
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Johnno's (Mgr: M J Fiteni)
Jumped at big odds at debut, second last of 11 at Swan Hill Cg&E Mdn-Sw on June 5 over 1200m, slow going 10 len behind Angling For Info with 59.5kg at $41. Won't find this any easier so he is likely to struggle again.
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MILOS BUNJEVAC
Silver, Black Checked Sash, Cerise Sleeves, Black Star Cap
3 6 CLINCH THE DEAL
RON STUBBS
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
P C Tobin, P R Tobin, Mrs C M Tobin, D J Tobin, R Stubbs, B N Edmunds, T Tobin, Miss L Tobin & Dr J M Moore
Jumped at big odds at debut, got back early 6th of 11 at Albury Ctry Mdn-Sw on May 26 over 1175m, slow going 6 len behind Voynichese carrying 59kg at $31. Cannot recommend on what we have seen so far.
10
ELLA BENT
White, Silver, Royal Blue And Black Bands With Grey Seams
4 69x DARE TOO EXCITE
FRANKIE STOCKDALE
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
C Promm, Mrs J A Promm, D M Britton, T W McGannan, S Chaseling, K L Hemming, C A Park, C Hill, D C Douch, G J Rowe, C R McManus, F J Stockdale & Mrs J F Stockdale
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw February 12 over 1400m, 7 len behind The Benchmark with 59.5kg at $61. On debut second last of 7 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw February 6 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Black Coal carrying 59.5kg at $26. Maybe later.
1
MS A HERRMANN
Black, Purple Star And Sleeves, White Seams, Black Armbands, Black, White Seams Cap, Purple Pom Pom
5 62253 OUBAITORI
DARRELL BURNET
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
G B Bennett
Last start sat on the pace when 3rd of 13 at Corowa Mdn-Sw on June 1 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Regal Reggie with 57kg at $8. The race before that 5th of 10 at Albury Ctry Mdn on May 15 over 1400m, 6 len behind Babushka's Pride with 57kg at $6. Working up to a win. Can go on with the job now.
4
QUAYDE KROGH
Pale Blue, White Sleeves, Pale Blue And White Quartered Cap
6 08 SHALLOW RIVER
RON STUBBS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
D G Lucas, H Daley, Ms C A Smith, Mrs S J Daley & L W Tozer
Raced two times to date. At very big odds at debut, 12th of 14 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on May 3 over 1300m, slow going 16 len behind Princess Mess carrying 59.5kg at $51. Second-up got back early 8th of 12 at Albury Mdn on May 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Cooranga carrying 58kg at $41. Only needs to raise the bar a little to open his account.
6
BRENDAN WARD
White, Blue Sash, Lilac Sleeves
7 73x9 GYPSY MCPHEE
DARRELL BURNET
5YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
Ms C Shaw-Boyd & R A Boyd
Second-up. First-up after 13 months 9th of 11 at Corowa Ctry Mdn-Sw on June 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Tough As Stone with 57kg at $11. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Hawkesbury Mdn-Sw on May 15 2025 over 1300m, slow going 1.5 len behind Carnegie Hill carrying 57kg at $151. Should improve but still looking elsewhere.
5
CARLY FRATER
White, Purple And Green Thistle, Green Epaulettes, Purple Sleeves, Tricoloured Cap
8 689x THESANDMANCAN
CRAIG WIDDISON
3YO  BR/BL  GELDING 56.0KG
Miss K L Widdison, S S Lamont, Mrs P M J Lamont, A F Johnson, D R Pyke, J G Hussell, J W Fowler, R B Harris & Kooringal Stud (Mgr: A S Lamont)
Resuming. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Albury Mdn October 25 over 1175m, 8 len behind Colombiano with 56kg at $41. On debut sixth of 9 at Wodonga 3yo Mdn-Sw September 16 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind More Highs On Me carrying 58kg at $26. Capable of a bold return.
8
CASSIDY HILL
Bottle Green, White Kooringal Stud Brand And Armbands, Brand On Cap
9 80 OAKLANDS ORCHID
SHANE BLOOMFIELD
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
C A Woods, P A Woods & B J Woods
Had two starts to date. At very big odds at debut, ran last of 8 at Albury Ctry Mdn on April 23 over 1175m, 8 len behind Simone's Choice with 56kg at $61. Second-up second last of 12 at Leeton Cl1-Sw on May 9 over 1600m, 12 len behind Burning Sensation with 55.5kg at $12. May need more time.
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DALE COLE
Hot Pink, Black Diamond, Collar And Cuffs, Quartered Cap
10 068 STILL CONNECTING
DARRELL BURNET
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Dr A G Testro, Dr M Nikfarjam, C Abbott & N M Abbott
At the latest run 8th of 13 at Wagga Mdn-Sw on June 4 over 1300m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Burning Issues carrying 57kg at $81. The start before that second last of 7 at Corowa Ctry Mdn on May 11 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Back Up Plan carrying 56kg at $41. Worth following up.
9
SAIRYN FAWKE
Navy Blue, Yellow Vee And Cap, Navy Blue Spots
11 000 SWEET SMILE
SHANE BLOOMFIELD
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
W A Johnston
Dual acceptor. At the latest run second last of 12 at Albury Mdn on May 26 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Cooranga carrying 55kg at $151. The race before that ran last of 10 at Albury Ctry Mdn on May 15 over 1400m, 15 len behind Babushka's Pride carrying 56kg at $151. Needs to show a lot more before recommending.
2
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Hot Pink, Black Diamond, Collar And Cuff, Quartered Cap
12 34x24 TRISTANIA
CRAIG WEEDING
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs K A Hews & G A Hews
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Wagga Riverside Mdn on May 23 over 1065m, slow going 1.5 len behind Racy Thoughts carrying 56kg at $7. Second run from a spell 4th of 13 at Corowa Mdn-Sw on June 1 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Regal Reggie carrying 57kg at $26. Going well. Genuine contender under these conditions.
12
J W STANLEY
Purple, Silver Lightning Bolt And On Sleeves, Quartered Cap
13 29526 SARAYA
NATHAN HOBSON
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
N J Hobson & W Hyde
Most recently 6th of 14 at Swan Hill 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 7 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Infer with 57.5kg at $8. The run before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 2nd of 13 at Corowa Mdn-Sw on June 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Regal Reggie with 57kg at $31. Going well. Major player.
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B VALE
Red, White Band, Epaulettes, Armbands And Cap
14 97339 BROKEN IMAGE
DARRELL BURNET
4YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
J F Graham, P F Twomey, Ms G Twomey, M B Twomey, B J Coates, J E Graham & J G Graham
Most recently 9th of 14 at Swan Hill 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Infer with 57.5kg at $3.80. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Wagga Riverside Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 1675m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Beached As Bro with 57kg at $6. Rates highly here and rates among the leading chances.
8
QUAYDE KROGH
Royal Blue, Red Epaulettes
15 8237x CLASSIC AZABEEL
DOUG GORREL
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
P J Galloway
First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at Albury Ctry Mdn December 6 over 1500m, 6 len behind Doc March carrying 53kg at $41. Previously first up; sixth of 9 at Forbes Mdn-Sw October 11 over 1200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Jackets carrying 53kg at $16. Needs more time.
6
CAINE STUART
White, Royal Blue Hoops And Sleeves, Checked Cap
16 79450 SPORTS MODE
CHRISTOPHER DAVIS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs K J Davis & Ms T J Davis
Last start ran last of 14 at Swan Hill 2&3yo Mdn-Sw on June 7 over 1600m, slow going 10 len behind Hopeless Romantic carrying 57.5kg at $151. The run before that 5th of 12 at Echuca Mdn on May 23 over 1412m, slow going 6 len behind Wild Ruby carrying 57.5kg at $151. Can make amends.
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Royal Blue, White Horseshoes, Red And White Starred Sleeves And Cap
17 04x09 IMPENETRABLE
GINO D'ALTORIO
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
F Catanzanti, A Catanzanti & G D'Altorio
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 12 at Wagga Super Mdn on April 19 over 1200m, 12 len behind Zou Force carrying 55kg at $101. Last start 9th of 11 at Albury Ctry Mdn-Sw on May 26 over 1175m, slow going 8 len behind Voynichese with 57kg at $81. Not among the chances.
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Yellow, Black Horseshoe
18 76x96 SIR BASIL
JOHN & CHRIS LEDGER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs J A Madgwick, B E Madgwick, H B Madgwick, Mrs K A Lee-Madgwick, Mrs K J Ledger, B W Ledger, C C Ledger & T J Ledger
Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 11 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on May 11 over 1000m, slow going 9 len behind Taupe with 58kg at $101. Last start 6th of 12 at Albury Mdn on May 26 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Cooranga carrying 53.5kg at $41. Hard to beat on his best form.
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MILOS BUNJEVAC
Royal Blue, Orange Sleeves And Cap