Mudgee 06 Jul 2025
GOING: H(8)
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XXXX CUP BENCHMARK 82 HANDICAP 1400m Track: Heavy 8 Rain (Max: 13) Rail: True. |
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Solid tempo set by Florino and Tavanasia. FLORINO (3) drew wide at Tamworth last time when favourite and boxed on well after leading. Did too much work in front in Sydney second-up. Ideally drawn and at peak and gets chance here. ZULFIQAR (2) is the big query dropping to country grade after two solid efforts at Canterbury and Wyong. The drier the track the better his chances and he has to be respected. HULU (6) was a month between runs when too strong at Muswellbrook and gets some weight relief with the class rise. Hard to leave out of the chances. LOCKDOWN GAMBLE (1) is the class runner with a smart 4kg claim and STARLINK (5) has the chance to improve. SUGGESTED PLAY: Florino to win. Save on Zulfiqar.
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| 1 | 3x190 |
LOCKDOWN GAMBLE
DAVID J SMITH 7YO BAY GELDING 64.0KG T McDonald At the latest run second last of 11 at Canterbury Bm72 on June 18 over 1550m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Nana's Wish with 58.5kg at $26. The run before that 9th of 11 at Parkes Parkes Cup Bm86 on May 18 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Knife's Edge with 63kg at $6.50. Carried 63kg to win here three runs back and capable of winning this. |
8 NICHOLAS HYDE |
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| 2 | x8945 |
ZULFIQAR
RICHARD LITT 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG R Litt, V Multari, D Hardy, J Foxe, Punters Piggery (Mgr: L Kelly), Miss S J Jenkins, M Multari, M W Griffiths, 10 AMIGOS 45 (Mgr: D J Patterson), T M Harrison, Trash & Sons (Mgr: I Hamilton), L B Kunde, P D Hubbard, R J Bowdler & G Moretti Most recently 5th of 11 at Wyong Mid Bm68 on June 24 over 1300m, slow going 3 len behind Zip On By carrying 60.5kg at $9.50. The start before that 4th of 9 at Canterbury Bm72 on June 9 over 1250m, slow going 2.5 len behind The Great Houdini with 59kg at $61. Huge query runner dropping to country grade and has to be respected. |
6 AARON BULLOCK |
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| 3 | 3x363 |
FLORINO
CAMERON CROCKETT 5YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG J J Fish, JJJ Racing Flo (Mgr: J Fish), A Van Der Berg, P Ford, C Siely, A M C Pearson, N P Wood, R A Bonnici, Holton Racing (Mgr: C Holton), H J Boniwell, D W Geany, M J Robinson, Ms K mair, D J Heumiller, P Seary, P H Verrell, Colah Coast Racing (Mgr: M Bowman), T P Hunter & J Dennis Last start set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 12 at Tamworth Bm82 on June 27 over 1200m, slow going 1.3 len behind Staffa carrying 57.5kg at $2.40. The run before that did the work up front then tired 6th of 9 at Randwick Kensington Cg&E Bm72 on June 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Kyeema carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. Draw ideal this time around and sure to take beating. |
2 M BELL |
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| 4 | 5x072 |
DREAM GAME
CECIL HODGSON 6YO BR/BL GELDING 56.0KG Ms B J Willis Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Coonamble Cannonball Bm83 on June 15 over 1100m, 1.2 len behind Smooth Esprit carrying 55.5kg at $8.50. The start before that got back early 7th of 10 at Dubbo Bm82 on June 6 over 1000m, slow going 2 len behind Grins carrying 55kg at $20. Better effort last time and has a place hope. |
3 SHANNEN LLEWELLYN |
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| 5 | 91x57 |
STARLINK
CLINT LUNDHOLM 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG C J Lundholm, Widden Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A W Thompson) & P S Frampton Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up got back early 5th of 10 at Dubbo Bm82 on June 6 over 1000m, slow going 2 len behind Grins with 54kg at $41. Second run from a spell 7th of 12 at Narromine Ctry Bm66 on June 23 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Kranich carrying 62kg at $61. Fitter for two runs back and chance to improve. |
4 ZOE HUNT |
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| 6 | 7x191 |
HULU
CAMERON CROCKETT 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Hon G J Williamson Most recently ran on from midfield and won by a head at Muswellbrook Bm66 June 13 over 1280m on a soft track defeating Pensativa with 59kg at $6.50. The race before that got back early 9th of 12 at Scone 3&4yo Bm72 on May 17 over 1300m, slow going 5 len behind Oh Diamond Lil with 54kg at $101. Racing in super form and hard to leave out of the main chances. |
5 WILLIAM A STANLEY |
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| 7 | 60553 |
MEDINAH
MACK GRIFFITH 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG M D Griffith, G J Hume, S W Boatwright, C Meyers, P R Hodson, A R Palmer, Miss J Conroy, J J Brown, K J Brooks, B M Brooks, G W Lawson, P N Rees, D I Mcmaster & B Ramsey Family (Mgr: B D Ramsey) Last start gave a sight but was run down late 3rd of 10 at Muswellbrook Bm82 on June 13 over 1500m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Social Outcast with 55kg at $8.50. The start before that 5th of 12 at Dubbo Bm82 on June 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Sizzle Minizzle with 55kg at $10. Has a good record on his home track and can't be left out of the place hopes. |
7 MIKAYLA WEIR |
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| 8 | 71912 |
TAVANASIA
MICHAEL MULHOLLAND 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG J A Holsman, C Laxman, C R Willebrands, Ms C A Branch, PFI Racing, Mrs R Sydun, P J Foster, Mrs J Webber, S Roby, Mrs S L Henry, A J Brown, Blues Racing, Suffering Succotash, W J Wheeldon, R M Cairnduff, M W Reid, S J Spinks, M T Coleman, M Leahy & N Walter Dual acceptor. Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 7 at Walgett Walgetcup Bm75 on June 14 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Awesome Tycoon with 57kg at $3. The run before that won by 0.9 len at Wellington Ctry Bm58 May 13 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Willinga Karisma with 60.5kg at $13. Going well in easier races. |
1 M A CAHILL |
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