Albury   24 Nov 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

YACKANDANDAH PARK BENCHMARK 66 HANDICAP 1000m

Track: Good 4   Clear (Max: 31)   Rail: +5m 1200m - 350m, Cutaway Applies, True Remainder.  

Strong tempo assured with Calais Bliss and Bridie's Luck leading the way over Danceenuff. CALAIS BLISS (9) created a big impression at start seven when running her rivals into the ground with a solid 6 len win over 1000m at Corowa. Jumps quickly to a BM66 and has the speed to overcome the wide gate. Goes close. LIGHT FOOT (8) had mixed luck in the two runs back and drops in trip with the blinkers going on. Gets the right set-up and will be strong late from the low gate. ORANGE EARS (3) lightly raced mare returning from a long layoff. Loomed strongly when second over 1200m at Moonee Valley in a BM70 last December. Fitted with a jump out win over 820m and must be kept safe with the claim. BARGINO (12) happy to give another chance after failing to handle the tight Gundagai track from the outside barrier when last over 1100m on November 14. Assess on his good win here first up. SUGGESTED PLAY: Calais Bliss and Light Foot should fight it out.
1 576x5 OH NO MIKKI
CRAIG WIDDISON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
P J Reardon, Amlarob Mikki (Mgr: D M Diffey), C D Stuart, Mrs A M Weiss, B M Weiss, One Ship Nine Captains (Mgr: G P Cooper), G B Burrett & Miss K L Widdison
Second run back. First-up after 10 months 5th of 11 at this track Bm58 on November 7 over 900m, 3.5 len behind Serenading carrying 62.5kg at $15. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Wodonga Bm64 on November 29 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Brenlyn's Daisy carrying 63kg at $19. Can measure up.
8
JACK MARTIN
Brown, White Stars, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
2 9100x EXPLOSIVE ROSIE
CRAIG WIDDISON
6YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
D J Tobin, P C Tobin, Mrs C M Tobin, P R Tobin, B N Edmunds, E Sinkis, M A Tobin, Mrs L French, Dr J M Moore, Mrs M Lamb, Ms B A Schofield, M Schofield, B J Brown, P Brown, T P Fogarty, S Fogarty, M D Owens, Ms F J Livermore & Ms C J Campbell
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at this track Bm82 June 16 over 1400m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Copperfield with 55kg at $15. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.6 len this track Bm66 February 24 over 1175m defeating Claymore Mine carrying 57.5kg at $12. Might need a run or two.
4
ELLA BENT
Red, Aqua Star, Diagonal Striped Sleeves, Aqua Stars Cap
3 7x52x ORANGE EARS
VINCENT NOLEN
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
Springbank Horse Farm (Mgr: P J Scott), V T Nolen, M C Putman & S P Hann
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second in a small field at Moonee Valley F&M Bm70 December 13 over 1200m, a head behind Apache Song with 55kg at $21. Previously first up; fifth of 12 at Wodonga Bm64 November 29 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Brenlyn's Daisy carrying 59kg at $7.50. Returns from a lengthy break with a jump out win, must respect.
5
CASSIDY HILL
Green And Black Hoops, Black Cap
4 3190x JANNIK
SHANE BLOOMFIELD
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
S M Bloomfield
Resuming. Not seen since he finished last of 10 at Narrandera N'deracup Mb84 July 13 over 1600m, soft track; 11 len behind Hot Bandit with 54kg at $61. On debut second last of 7 at Gold Coast Poly Mdn June 29 2024 over 1050m, 5.5 len behind Veloce Meteor carrying 58.5kg at $5. Will need to go to a new level to feature.
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CORIAH KEATINGS
Hot Pink, Black Diamond, Collar And Cuff, Quartered Cap
5 4637x THREE MUSKETEERS
ANDREW DALE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
S F Spiteri & J L Spiteri
Dual acceptor. First-up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Wodonga Bm58 August 5 over 1300m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Ruperts Red Rocket with 62kg at $16. First up last campaign third of 10 at Wangaratta 4yo+ Mdn-Sw February 6 over 1000m, 0.6 len behind Boudica Warrior with 59.5kg at $3. Prefer to see how he returns.
6
C J PARISH
Red, White SFS Inside Circle, Seams Sleeves, Quartered Cap
6 3348x DANCEENUFF
WAYNE CARROLL
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
W Carroll, J A Keough, Wasp (Mgr: A D E Paul), R J Kirkwood, Mrs C J Carroll, Mrs L P Purcell, Miss R J Lally, G Guthrie, S D Russell, M Elliott, K J Hogg, C L Plater, W T Robertson, E Andrews, M L Carroll, C A Walker, Miss M Argus & Z A Beaumont
Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Corowa Bm66 July 24 over 1000m, soft track; 7 len behind Read My Lips with 59kg at $8.50. First up last campaign seventh of 14 at Wagga Bm66 March 30 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Destructive Diva with 56.5kg at $7. Marginal prospects.
9
BRITTANY BUTTON
Fluorescent Yellow, Blue Horseshoe, Quartered Cap
7 x25x5 BRIDIE'S LUCK
RON STUBBS
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
P C Vella
Second-up. First-up after 11 months second last in a small field at Corowa Cl3 on November 3 over 1000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind You're Two Vain with 53kg at $7. Previously second-up 5th of 14 at Randwick Highway Cl3sw on December 14 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Ticklebelly carrying 55.5kg at $19. Is a second up winner in the past and a better run is expected.
11
BRENDAN WARD
White, Silver, Royal Blue And Black Bands With Grey Seams
8 19x36 LIGHT FOOT
DANNY BEASLEY
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
C T Arthur
Third-up today. Resuming sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at this track Cl3 on October 11 over 1175m, 1.5 len behind Divazou carrying 56kg at $8.50. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Corowa Ctry Bm58 on November 3 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Jaskier with 61kg at $2.10. Blinkers added and can bounce back over this trip.
3
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Pink, White E Motif
9 05x21 CALAIS BLISS
MADDISON COLLINS
4YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
J C Sutton
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on October 11 over 900m, long-neck behind Snapshot carrying 57kg at $7. Second run from a spell scored a big 6 len win at Corowa Mdn-Sw November 3 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Mo Cent with 57kg at $3.50. Hard to ignore the explosive Maiden win last start.
10
JOSH RICHARDS
Royal Blue, Lime Green Crossed Sashes And Pom Pom
10 389x9 MIGHTY FEAT
SCOTT MCINTOSH
9YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
S A McIntosh, T D Leerson & D M Ryan
Second run back. First-up after nine months 9th of 11 at Wodonga 0 - 56 on November 9 over 1100m, 4 len behind Kattegat with 59.5kg at $17. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at Benalla Cg&E Bm58 on May 7 2024 over 1206m, 5.5 len behind Heroic Chief carrying 60kg at $26. Prefer others at this stage.
7
HOLLY DURNAN
Tangerine, White Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
11 14686 LEGENDARY DIVA
GRANT WHITE
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Ms T Pretlove
At the latest run from last on the turn 6th of 11 at Wodonga 0 - 56 on November 9 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Kattegat with 57.5kg at $26. The run before that ran last of 8 at Berrigan Cl2 on November 1 over 1200m, slow going 16 len behind Got Out The Fence carrying 57kg at $4.60. Not keen on her chances.
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Orange And Lime Green Checks, Orange Sleeves And Cap
12 60x18 BARGINO
NADINE CAMERON
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms N Cameron, K J Green & R Edwards
Third-up today. First-up came from midfield and won by a nose at this track Mdn-Sw October 25 over 900m defeating Smart And Mighty carrying 59kg at $61. Last start ran last of 8 at Gundagai Cl1 on November 14 over 1100m, 20 len behind Ready To Rush with 55kg at $51. Worth another chance from the good gate after flopping at latest.
2
JAKE DUFFY
Purple, White Crown, Black Sleeves