Murwillumbah   01 Jun 2025
 
GOING: H(8)

TOOHEYS NEW COUNTRY BOOSTED BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1100m

Track: HEAVY 10   Rain (Max: 17)   Rail: True.  

Solid tempo set by Pride Of Lanka and Odette's Orchids. ODETTE'S ORCHIDS (1) looks well placed on her home track with a 3kg claim for a very promising apprentice. Easy winner here two back before an even effort up in grade. Should go close. OURLEGSELEVEN (7) hasn't raced since January but resumes with blinkers off and a handy draw. Has won fresh previously and is one of the chances. HACKING (4) disappointed last time but has a good chance to bounce back. BAD BOY DARBY (8) ran well last time and IT'SALLSAIDANDONE (3) was a drifter in betting when resuming at Casino but gets in better with 4kg less and will be fitter. SUGGESTED PLAY: Odette's Orchids to win.
1 2214x ODETTE'S ORCHIDS
DARREN GRAHAM
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 58.0KG
Ms J E Dumble
Resuming after a spell of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at Ballina Ctry Cl1 January 17 over 1000m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Pressalong carrying 55kg at $13. First up last campaign fourth of 9 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw October 15 over 1010m, on rain affected going; 1.3 len behind Calvary carrying 55kg at $6. Handy filly well placed with the claim and take some beating.
3
JETT NEWMAN
Pink And Blue Quarters, Red Sleeves With Blue Stars, Pink And Blue Quartered Cap
2 0948x AZNAVOUR
GIUSEPPE ALATI
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
G Alati
Resuming. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Werribee Bm58 February 4 2022 over 2000m, 6 len behind Cogent carrying 61kg at $6.50. Previously first up; ran last of 12 at Geelong Cl1 December 10 2021 over 1418m, 6 len behind Bajraktari with 58kg at $26. Ex-Victorian who tends to prefer more ground and is coming off a long layoff.
6
NORIYUKI MASUDA
White, Black Band, Bottle Green Sleeves And Cap
3 110x7 IT'SALLSAIDANDONE
DENNIS DWANE
4YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
Ms L Cook
Second run back. First-up after four months 7th of 10 at Casino Bm50 on May 3 over 1000m, in the wet; 3 len behind Bellzen with 62kg at $21. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Eagle Farm 3yo F Mdn-Sw on July 3 over 1400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Hurricane Harlow with 58kg at $17. Fitter for one run back and a possible improver down in weight.
8
MS YVETTE LEWIS
Gold, Blue Stripes, Gold Cap
4 0x146 HACKING
DANIEL BOWEN
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
S G Butcher & Mrs K M Butcher
Useful filly. At the latest run 6th of 8 at Gatton Cl1 on May 23 over 860m, slow going 3 len behind Goodes carrying 57.5kg at $13. The start before that second last in a small field at Sunshine Coast Poly 3yo Bm58 on March 30 over 1100m, 8 len behind King Spirit with 58kg at $4.40. Shade disappointing in last couple but chance to improve in this.
7
SAMANTHA COLLETT
Red, Black Checks, Green Sleeves, Red Stars, Red And Black Checked Cap
5 0x007 PRIDE OF LANKA
JEFF KEHOE
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs Z Kehoe, T Greaves, N J Finn, Mrs S J Finn & D J Kehoe
Most recently faded in the straight 7th of 11 at Grafton Ctry Bm58 on May 9 over 1130m, slow going 2.75 len behind Snow Falcon with 58kg at $81. The start before that faded in the straight ran last of 14 at Port Macquarie Cg&E Cl1 on April 11 over 1100m, 13 len behind Executive Decision carrying 54kg at $61. Form doesn't read well enough.
5
JEFF KEHOE
Orange, Green Stars And Sleeves
6 2215x HARRIET
STEPHEN LEE
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
S J Wallace & B Wallace
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fifth of 13 at Grafton Bm58 January 27 over 2200m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Rothesay's Ruby carrying 55.5kg at $11. First up last campaign ran last of 8 at Eagle Farm Mdn September 28 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Listentozou with 57kg at $7.50. Might find this one a bit short but look for her to be running on.
1
MADELEINE WISHART
White, Purple And Lime Braces, Hooped Cap
7 3757x OURLEGSELEVEN
SHARON PEPPER
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ms S L Pepper, M I Pepper, B J Pepper, Miss K L Pepper, D I Pepper & Ms M C Gilmore
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Ballina Ctry Cl1 January 17 over 1000m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Pressalong carrying 53.5kg at $101. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Tabulam Mdn October 5 over 1000m slow track defeating Hare Street with 54kg at $2.50. Capable type on her day and can run well fresh.
2
JACKSON MURPHY
Blue, Pink Crossed Sashes, Halved Sleeves, Quartered Cap
8 87973 BAD BOY DARBY
DANIEL WHEELER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
G E Williams, J H Williams, M W Rom, K N Williams & S C Dalton
Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 11 at Port Macquarie Bm58 on April 27 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Via Vegas with 52kg at $18. Before that from last on the turn 7th of 11 at Grafton Bm58 on March 22 over 1106m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Snow Falcon with 55kg at $18. Showed a liking for the wet last time so stays under notice.
4
ANTHONY ALLEN
Yellow, Black And Yellow Check Band, Black Sleeves, Yellow Seams, Black Cap, Yellow Pom Pom