Orange   11 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

KENNARDS HIRE ORANGE BENCHMARK 58 SHOWCASE HANDICAP 1000m

Track: GOOD 3   Clouds (Max: 22)   Rail: +3.5m 500m-300m Cutaway Applies.  

Genuine tempo with the speedy Cumboogle leading the way. PLEASURIZE (4) progressive filly undefeated in two career starts. Showed good gate speed from the wide draw when a soft winner over 1000m at Goulburn. Gets in light again with the claim from an inside barrier. Can make it three straight. DAME ANNIE (8) lightly raced mare who resumed in good order with an eye-catching second over 900m at Muswellbrook. Will take a lot from that hitout and is capable of playing a leading role. CUMBOOGLE (2) relished the heavy going first up when a dominant 2.5 len winner over 900m at Wellington. Has decent second-up form and looks a leading player again. ITSZARBABY (10) got off the mark at start seven with a surprise victory over 1000m at this track. Confidence is high now and she can go on with it. SUGGESTED PLAY: Pleasurize to win again.
1 7x645 DIVINE SINNER
KIEREN HAZELTON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
G M Farrell & R Batten
Returns from a 47-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 7 at Mudgee Bm66 on February 23 over 1100m, 1.4 len behind Stratified carrying 59kg at $13. The race before that 4th of 9 at Tamworth Bm66 on February 14 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Fuld's Doubt with 59.5kg at $61. Others are preferred.
7
JORDAN QUINCE
Emerald Green, Yellow Rampant Lion And Cap
2 159x1 CUMBOOGLE
BRETT THOMPSON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Dr R J Slack-Smith & Mrs J L Slack-Smith
Second-up. First-up after three months won by 2.5 len at Wellington Bm66 March 31 over 900m in the wet defeating Close My Eyes with 54kg at $9. Previously second-up 10th of 14 at Dubbo Ctry Cl1 on June 7 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Golden Cow carrying 55kg at $12. Big chance to repeat the dose.
4
ZOE HUNT
White, Orange Hoops And Cap
3 x8955 ESCUTCHEON
JACQUELINE GREENTREE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
M Greentree & J Greentree
At the latest run 5th of 7 at Gosford Cl1 on March 15 over 1200m, 6 len behind Mamushka carrying 57kg at $31. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Kembla Grange Prov Cl1 on March 4 over 1000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Listins Lass carrying 54.5kg at $31. Cannot recommend.
1
JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES
Royal Blue, White Star, Diamonds Sleeves, White Pom Pom
4 11 PLEASURIZE
LUKE PEPPER
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 60.0KG
Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby), T Cottam, C Dale, B W Ellis, L Konjarski, L A Noronha, T W Parker, B P Rolston, Mrs M Rossi, W Straw, C Wilken, Mrs L A Willard, Lucky Dog Racing (Mgr: S A Blake), Shannonvale Bloodstock (Mgr: S R Clancy) & Darby Racing Pleasantries (Mgr: S G Darby)
Yet to taste defeat in two starts. When well in the market on debut, favourite; won by 2.5 len at Moruya Ctry Mdn March 2 over 1010m on a rain affected track defeating Sir Franklin carrying 54.5kg at $2.45. Last time out favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at Goulburn Bm58 March 23 over 1000m defeating Teylu with 56kg at $2.30. Brings the right form to the table. Hard to beat again with Ramsbotham retaining the ride.
3
CLAIRE RAMSBOTHAM
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
5 5345x CUMNOCK
BRETT THOMPSON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Dr R J Slack-Smith & Mrs J L Slack-Smith
Resuming after a break of nine months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 14 at Rosehill Highway-C2 July 20 over 1100m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Lonhro's Queen with 55kg at $16. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.1 len Dubbo Ctry Bm58 May 25 over 1000m defeating Dupenny carrying 56kg at $8.50. Will take great benefit from this outing.
5
LEESHELLE SMALL
White, Orange Hoops And Cap
6 57686 TITAN STAR
MICK VAN GESTEL
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
M F Van Gestel, Mrs L M van Gestel, A K Mohindra, Mrs M T Mohindra, P Van Gestel, Mrs K L Van Gestel, D G Chapman, Mrs M J Chapman, C van Gestel, J R Van Gestel, Miss B L Van Gestel, Miss A L Van Gestel, A J Mohinora, Miss N Chapman & Miss S Chapman
Last start 6th of 11 at Canberra Bm55 on April 2 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind La Signora Dane with 59.5kg at $17. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 8 at Hawkesbury Mid Bm68 on March 18 over 1300m, 14 len behind Debello with 54kg at $71. Hard to have in this tough line-up.
2
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
White, Red Maltese Cross, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
7 51512 DAO SUN
KIEREN HAZELTON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
K W Hazelton, J Berryman, M P Mckenna, J M McKenna, G King, G R King, J C Tate, T G Jordison & A J Holland
At the latest run 2nd of 12 at Wellington Ctry Bm50 Cl2+ on March 28 over 1000m, 0.6 len behind Rothgate carrying 61.5kg at $2.25. Before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; scored a big 4 len win at Gunnedah Bm50 March 15 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating The Legal Factor with 59.5kg at $3.70. This is a tougher assignment.
6
WENDY PEEL
Emerald Green, White Question Mark
8 147x2 DAME ANNIE
JARROD AUSTIN
5YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
J B Critchley
Second-up. First-up after five months 2nd of 10 at Muswellbrook Cl1 on March 14 over 900m, slow going 0.7 len behind Mr Trackside carrying 55.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up scored a big 5 len win at Gundagai Super Mdn September 8 over 1180m on a rain affected track defeating Master Artist carrying 56.5kg at $19. Fitter and is among the leading chances.
6
HEAVELON VAN DER HOVEN
Pink, Light Blue Diamonds
9 43031 NOCTUA
NATALIE JARVIS
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
Thorotek, P Harrison, B W Winter, R A Hawke, J Markwort, Cartys Clan, S G Bradford, Mixed Bag Racing, Rea Racing, J C Scheide, N Byron, PR Mohr, R J Walden, A P Tier, A J Redman, D J Bourke, A C Robinson, NG Senior Smith & Reginald Racing
Racing well. At the latest run favourite; won by 0.5 len at Canberra Mdn March 26 over 1000m defeating Wonderful Mistake carrying 54kg at $1.45. The start before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Canberra Fedral Mdn on March 9 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Teylu carrying 54kg at $4.40. Well placed and sure to be in the finish.
8
REBECCA BRONETT PRAG
Bottle Green, Lime Green Thorotek Racing Logo, White Sleeves, Lime Green Cap
10 76x71 ITSZARBABY
GARY PORTELLI
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
G Portelli, A Roden, A Munro, M A Foley, G T Anderson, M De Nicolis, A Dufficy, Sonnykids (Mgr: B S Jenkins), Iron Bar Racing (Mgr: J Elliott), T Martino, T Mcfarland, S Polistina, Mrs K D Porter, P R Russo, C H See, P R Sim & Shirl N Girls (Mgr: Mrs C K Kable)
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 8 at Kembla Grange Mdn-Sw on March 4 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Show Business carrying 56.5kg at $9. Second run from a spell came from midfield and won by 1.1 len at this track Mdn-Sw March 23 over 1000m in soft going defeating Sassy Abbey with 55kg at $9. Cannot be discounted.
8
SHAUN GUYMER
Royal Blue, Red And White Hooped Sleeves, White Cap, Red Spots