Murwillumbah   28 Aug 2025
 
GOING: H(8)

MURWILLUMBAH GOLF CLUB COUNTRY BOOSTED BENCHMARK 58 SHOWCASE HANDICAP 1100m

Track: Heavy 8   Clear (Max: 23)   Rail: True.  

No Ragrets and Odette's Orchids possess good early speed. VIVIKA (5) classy filly expected to bounce back to winning form in this easier assignment. Demolished a good maiden field two back at Grafton, before heading to town with a gritty on pace fourth over 1200m at Eagle Farm. Winning apprentice hops back aboard and should prove too strong for these. BARRON (9) finally got off the mark at start thirty-five when pouncing late to score over 1200m at Casino. Drops in weight and he finds a very average BM58. STOINKA (1) jumped in grade from the sticky barrier when fifth over 1200m at Ipswich in a BM65. Assess on his tough win here two back when shouldering 61kg. NO RAGRETS (7) holding his form and gets an economical run today from the good gate after running on late when second over 1000m at Casino. Key jockey change and stays in the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Vivika has the upside to bounce back.
1 14815 STOINKA
DENNIS DWANE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
I Crawford
Comes here off a 42-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 9 at Ipswich Bm65 on July 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Flying Shelly with 59kg at $21. The race before that came from midfield and won by 1.1 len at this track Bm58 June 26 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Maybe Smart carrying 61kg at $13. Can do much better this time.
7
JAI WILLIAMS
Gold, Blue Stripes, Gold Cap
2 5x086 DUSAN
SAMANTHA MCGUREN
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 62.0KG
G & C Coleman Racing (Mgr: G J Coleman), Mrs T S Schmidt, A V Colenso, Lights Out Racing (Mgr: B J Coleman), A Mcdonald, P R Lang, G & J Green Racing (Mgr: G E Green), P Stephenson, N A Colenso, J S Moule, N W Shaw & W P Hogan
Most recently second last of 7 at Gold Coast Bm65 on August 2 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind Campai with 56kg at $8.50. The start before that sat on the pace before fading 8th of 11 at Grafton Bm66 on July 17 over 1000m, 6 len behind Port Erin carrying 60kg at $31. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.
8
BELLA YOUNGBERRY
Green, Purple Stars And Armbands, Quartered Cap
3 31x05 ALF'S MAGIC
STEPHEN LEE
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
D L Blumberg, Mrs D A Paterson, Mrs T S Schmidt, Mrs J A Finlay, J Finlay, D S Paterson, G J Harvison & Mrs T L Franey
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran last of 11 at Grafton Bm66 on July 17 over 1000m, 12 len behind Port Erin with 57.5kg at $31. Second-up 5th of 10 at Casino Bm58 on August 18 over 1000m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Eagle's Fire carrying 59.5kg at $13. In the mix.
2
LEAH MARTYN
Royal Blue, White Star And Sleeves, Stars Cap, White Pom Pom
4 x916x SUPERSTITIOUS
MATTHEW DUNN
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
S P Anderson, M A Jurgens, R B Tonks, S Robinson, L W Dummett, F J Vernon, S Essa & J A Dell
Dual acceptor. Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at Grafton Cl1 February 24 over 1190m, 6 len behind Cutepi with 57kg at $8.50. Previously first up; ninth of 14 at Gold Coast Mm Mdn January 11 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Heavenly Impact with 58.5kg at $31. Forward showing anticipated.
4
A MALLYON
Turquoise, Hot Pink Diamond With Diamonds Sleeves, Hot Pink Cap With Turquoise Diamonds
5 2x14 VIVIKA
MATTHEW DUNN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 60.0KG
M A Lowe, Mrs C A Lowe, C J Lowe, Miss E L Lowe, N W Lowe, Mrs S Ghosh, G Ghosh, D M Coghlan, Mrs V Smethurst & L W King
Third-up today. Resuming favourite; won by 2.5 len at Grafton Ctry Mdn-Sw July 16 over 1000m defeating Monaco Flyer with 53kg at $1.50. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Eagle Farm 3yo Hcp on August 2 over 1200m, 3 len behind Alpha Sofie carrying 54.5kg at $2.60. Racing well at the moment and gets his chance again.
1
JETT NEWMAN
Black, Yellow Lightning Bolt, Stars Sleeves And Cap
6 970x0 SEA OF QI
TRACY TIMBERY
9YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs AA Pocknall & N T Timbery
Second run back. First-up after four months 10th of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Bm55 on August 9 over 1100m, 7 len behind Fast Fusion carrying 60.5kg at $26. Previously second-up won by a long-neck at this track Cl1 December 27 over 1200m defeating Laser Beam with 55.5kg at $12. Might find this a bit too tough.
3
MATTHEW PALMER
Royal Blue, Silver Horse Collar And Half Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap With Silver Peak And Horseshoes
7 51552 NO RAGRETS
CAROLYN HALLIDAY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms B Kent & Mrs C J Halliday
Most recently came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Casino Bm58 on August 18 over 1000m, on a wet track; 1.1 len behind Eagle's Fire carrying 57.5kg at $11. The race before that led to the turn then faded 5th of 11 at Grafton Cl1 on July 6 over 1190m, 3.5 len behind Lucifer's Way carrying 55kg at $14. Gets his chance in the small field.
4
JASON TAYLOR
Red And White Diamonds, Black Sleeves And Cap
8 4x08x ODETTE'S ORCHIDS
DARREN GRAHAM
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Ms J E Dumble
Resuming after a spell of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at this track Ctry Bm58 June 22 over 1010m, in the wet; 6 len behind Hidden Hail with 58kg at $7.50. Previously first up; ran last of 12 at Ballina Bm58 June 12 over 1000m, on heavy track; 28 len behind Make It So carrying 58.5kg at $21. Sure to be ready to run well.
6
L P ROLLS
Pink And Blue Quarters, Red Sleeves With Blue Stars, Pink And Blue Quartered Cap
9 23341 BARRON
SHARON PEPPER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Ms S L Pepper, M I Pepper, M A Williams, Mrs S J Williams & K J F Byrnes
Recent form sound. At the latest run won by a nose at Casino Ctry Mdn-Sw August 18 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Patrioticintention carrying 59kg at $11. The start before that 4th of 14 at Coffs Harbour Super Mdn on August 1 over 1000m, slow going 3 len behind Mrs Goldberg carrying 55kg at $11. Big chance on the back of that encouraging effort last time.
5
D PEISLEY
Blue, Pink Crossed Sashes, Halved Sleeves, Quartered cap