Taree   23 Sep 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

SKY INTERNATIONAL CLASS 3 BENCHMARK 66 HANDICAP 1262m

Track: Soft 5   Rain (Max: 17)   Rail: +3m Entire.  

Anticipate a moderate tempo is a race devoid of recognised speedsters. PRORATA (2) progressive gelding resuming. Comes to hand quickly and finds a winnable race from the inside gate. Looked to be trucking in his only trial and can finish over the top of these. ORSUM (7) much better effort with the 60.5kg when a slogging third over 1206m in the heavy going at Port Macquarie. Blinkers go on and drops sharply in weight with Boyd's 3kg claim. Races best with his runs spaced and sure to be thereabouts. DEHERO (6) massive performance first up at the big odds when attacking the line for a solid fifth at Newcastle over 900m. Struck trouble at the start and held up in the straight when eleventh over 1000m at Muswellbrook. Ready for the 1200m now and expect to see her race closer to the speed. CLUEDO (3) has been in the market at her last couple of starts but hasn't made an impression, last start running fourth at Port Macquarie. Can sneak into the finish. SUGGESTED PLAY: Prorata to resume on a winning note.
1 x8645 OUTAKANDY
JAKE HULL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
S P Ruse, Quintet 5, M M Morris, S Upton, J Kirkham, Mrs J Ruse, B Savage, M Savage, Underground Dogs, J Reid, D J Burns, Mrs K M Murphy, R P Sattler, B Meikle, D J Smith, T Staunton & P G Ruse
Returns from a 31-day let-up. Last start settled back and ran on when 4th of 8 at Newcastle Prov Bm68 on August 23 over 1250m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Oakfield Duke with 58kg at $14. The run before that 6th of 11 at Muswellbrook Bm74 on August 12 over 1000m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Manage The Cycle carrying 58kg at $31. Drawn out again but shapes as a genuine contender.
8
BEN LOOKER
Navy Blue, White Thirds, Sleeves And Cap
2 1634x PRORATA
GREGORY HICKMAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
G D Hickman, R W Wilson, A A Gianesi, R Gianesi, P J Hudson, C Testa, C O'loughlin, S A Baker, G Rae, Miss J J B Hickman, M Moyle, King Tide (Mgr: M J King) & MOO (Mgr: R Di Benedetto)
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at Kembla Grange Mid Bm64 May 6 over 1400m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Flying Embers with 58.5kg at $5.50. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Bathurst Cl1 January 31 over 1300m defeating Light Infantry carrying 57.5kg at $3.10. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign.
1
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Red And Yellow Diagonal Stripes, Dark Blue Sleeves
3 x1664 CLUEDO
PAUL SNOWDEN
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs L A Morton, G B Morton, J P Morton, M Morton & G M Morton
Last start 4th of 10 at Port Macquarie Bm66 on September 1 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Show 'Em Howl with 58.5kg at $7. Before that 6th of 9 at Port Macquarie Ctry Cl3 on August 8 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Supreme Command carrying 58.5kg at $3.20. Forward showing expected.
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L P ROLLS
Black, Gold Cup And Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
4 0x086 SAVILLE STREET
TERRY EVANS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
T Evans, R Khoury, A C James, C Parker, Miss K J Wojda, R Lackey, S J Hart, Suppony Man Walk (Mgr: T Green), Mrs G L Carruthers & A J Campbell
Last start 6th of 10 at Tuncurry Bm66 on September 12 over 1200m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Savoca carrying 58kg at $91. The race before that 8th of 11 at this track Cl3 on July 22 over 1262m, slow going 6 len behind Bodhi Boy with 58kg at $201. Not keen on his chances.
4
A GIBBONS
Red, White Liver Bird And Armbands
5 4x976 SMART SERENADE
NICK MITCHELL
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Miss K Collins, S P Edwards, Mrs S Flint, Bits Racing (Mgr: A J Milne), Mixed Nuts (Mgr: A J Black), C R J Thomas-Schumacher & Mrs A L Thomas-Schumacher
Comes here off a 53-day let-up. Last start second last of 7 at Kembla Grange Prov Bm68 on August 1 over 1200m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Los Padres with 53.5kg at $16. The race before that got back early 7th of 11 at this track Cl3 on July 22 over 1262m, slow going 6 len behind Bodhi Boy with 57.5kg at $91. Looking elsewhere.
2
SHAE WILKES
Pink, Black Diamonds, White Sleeves, Pink Chevrons, White Cap
6 07x50 DEHERO
CARLOS ANTONIO
6YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
C Antonio
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 11 at Newcastle Bm64 on August 26 over 900m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Miss Trentino carrying 55.5kg at $101. Second-up 11th of 14 at Muswellbrook Bm66 on September 15 over 1000m, 5 len behind Saratoga Power carrying 57.5kg at $14. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.
3
ANNA ROPER
Pale Blue, Silver Diamond, Diamonds Sleeves
7 4x983 ORSUM
CASSANDRA SCHMIDT
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
G J Martin & Two Bar 4 (Mgr: P J Martin)
Returns from a 31-day let-up. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Port Macquarie Bm50 on August 23 over 1206m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Wanjina Rose carrying 60.5kg at $4.20. The run before that 8th of 14 at Port Macquarie Cg&E Bm58 on August 8 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Love Rat carrying 60kg at $5.50. Definite winning chance. One of the main hopes.
8
LEANNE BOYD
Royal Blue, White Star, Grey Sleeves, White Stars, Grey Cap, White Diamond
8 x7036 TOY STORY
TONY BALL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs B A Ball, M A Ball, Bamboo Bloodstock (Mgr: W J Wendt), J C Deitz, S Luc, J C Haisell, T Bernasconi, B Benjamin, J McAllister, C J Benjamin & N Zanardi
Last start 6th of 14 at Tuncurry Ctry Bm58 on September 12 over 1400m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Scotland carrying 59.5kg at $9. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Port Macquarie Ctry Cl3 on September 1 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Pony Soprano carrying 55kg at $10. Looking to others.
5
EMILY FARR
Purple, White Lighting Bolt, Diamonds Sleeves
9 x600x TAKING THE MIKKI
SALLY TAYLOR
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Vardy Thoroughbreds (Mgr: S J Vardy), Mrs L Vardy, D Grech, Mrs C Grech, Stone Cold Racing (Mgr: P Hatchell), Mrs S M Brabender, Mrs J R Dowd, R L Dowd, M Sincek, R Beeck, C C Maxwell, D F Benson, Mrs C Thomson, N A Pryce, C O'Shea & D R Whetter
Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at Port Macquarie Bm58 April 27 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Via Vegas carrying 59.5kg at $9. Previously first up; sixth of 14 at Port Macquarie Ctry Bm58 February 16 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Typhoon Neta with 58.5kg at $11. Unlikely to feature.
6
MADELINE OWEN
White, Lime Green And Aqua Vardy Thoroughbreds Logo, Striped Sleeves, Lime Green Cap