Wagga   24 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

SPORTS BAR PLUS BENCHMARK 82 HANDICAP 1200m

Track: Good 4   Clear (Max: 27)   Rail: True.  

They should run this along with Teylu and Mosgold taking it up over Big Day Out. TEYLU (7) went back-to-back winning comfortably here over 1000m. He's on an upward trajectory and the longer sprint should hold no fears. He will lead or stalk from an inside gate and the 5kg weight relief at this level brings him right into it. C'MON MATE (5) placed in a 68 at Hawkesbury and hasn't had the best of it at Rosehill and Kembla Grange since. Has an inside barrier and the winkers on again. He may race handier today and would be a chance if he put his best foot forward. TAP 'N' RUN (2) was quickly back on track placing in Open grade at Canberra. Keeps the handy 3kg claim and races well at this course/distance. Has claims as well. MOSGOLD (6) resumes and is a well-performed mare who has placed this course/distance. Usually needs a run but it won't surprise to see her race well. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Teylu.
1 7072x MATTHEW FLINDERS
DANIEL MCCARTHY
8YO  BAY  GELDING 64.0KG
D J McCarthy
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second of 11 at this track Murrumcup Bm88 April 13 over 1800m, a long neck behind Helluva Soiree carrying 61kg at $81. When resuming last campaign seventh of 12 at Wangaratta Bm70 March 1 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Arizona Activist with 59.5kg at $41. Later.
4
CASSIDY HILL
Purple And Gold Diamonds, White Sleeves And Cap
2 02503 TAP 'N' RUN
RON STUBBS
8YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
P C Tobin, Mrs C M Tobin, D J Tobin, Mrs L French, M A Tobin, Dr J M Moore, B N Edmunds, Ms F J Livermore, M K Coates, Ms C J Campbell, M D Owens, J R Merkel, B J Brown, Mrs J G Brown, T P Fogarty, Mrs D M Fogarty & P R Tobin
At the latest run 3rd of 11 at Canberra Fed-Open on December 12 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Hell Of A Fox with 58kg at $15. The start before that second last of 12 at Wodonga Bm70 on November 28 over 1300m, 7 len behind Sister Shay carrying 57.5kg at $15. Has claims.
6
ELLA BENT
White, Silver, Royal Blue And Black Bands With Grey Seams
3 68061 BLITZAR
TROY LORBACK
9YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
The Pumpking (Mgr: M J Malone), D J Williams, A J Campbell, J G Minehan, J A Noble, T Bennett, J L Colwell, D J Cattell, M F Noble, S V Pearson, D Willoughby, T Hayman, T S Hayman, B D Smith, Mrs V R Langtry, R J Thackeray & T Lorback
Comes off a 32 day let-up. At the latest run scored a big 3 len win at Hay Hay Cup Bm75 November 22 over 1400m defeating Mega Fight carrying 58kg at $3.50. The run before that 6th of 12 at this track Stansadlie Bm85 on October 31 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Villasaurus with 55kg at $61. Cannot be taken lightly.
8
NICK HEYWOOD
Blue, Silver Maltese Cross And Sleeves, Black Seams, White Cap, Silver Maltese Cross And Pom Pom
4 01658 BIG DAY OUT
CRAIG WEEDING
8YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
A Cavallaro, C A Weeding, C A Favara & J Iori
At the latest run 8th of 12 at Wodonga Bm66 on November 28 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Zemgrinda with 59.5kg at $41. The start before that 5th of 12 at Gundagai Tuckerbox Bm87 on November 14 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Who But Roo with 56kg at $81. Will need to do a bit more.
1
J LYON
White, Red Lightning Bolt, Black Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap
5 78380 C'MON MATE
ROSS MCCONVILLE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
A Kyriacou, Mrs K Kyriacou, M A Kyriacou, A T A Stenos, K R Thickpenny, P Preeo, R G Walker, C D Alger, S D Alger, C D Barron, P Barron & J Tierney
Returns from a 32-day let-up. Most recently second last of 12 at Kembla Grange Midway Bm72 on November 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Super Nui carrying 56.5kg at $31. The race before that ran last of 8 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on September 27 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Meridiana with 57kg at $41. Worth following up.
3
MS ROBYN FREEMAN
Red, White Diamond, Black And White Hooped Sleeves, Red Cap
6 0657x MOSGOLD
TASH BURLEIGH
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
S M Jones, D J Smith, A Goulder, Ms N Burleigh & G J Croker
First-up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at this track Bm82 June 5 over 1400m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Smart Poppy carrying 57.5kg at $4.60. Previously first up; 11th of 14 at Nowra Sera Champ February 23 over 1400m, 3 len behind Sunchyme with 57kg at $61. Keep safe.
7
MS JESS TAYLOR
Royal Blue, Hot Pink Checks, White Sleeves And Cap, Hot Pink Pom Pom
7 52311 TEYLU
GRATZ VELLA
4YO  GREY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs G M Trevaskis, B J Trevaskis, Mrs S M Cohen, Mrs N A Trevaskis, J T Trevaskis, L D Trevaskis, Miss G C Trevaskis, T G Trevaskis, Miss M K Trevaskis & A K Walters
Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.4 len at this track Cl3 December 9 over 1000m defeating Taluk carrying 62kg at $6. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.6 len at Gundagai Cl2 November 15 over 1000m defeating Reasonable Point with 61kg at $2.15. Going well enough to take this out.
2
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Red, Yellow And Purple Bands, Yellow Sleeves, Yellow And Purple Quartered Cap
8 100x4 EXPLOSIVE ROSIE
CRAIG WIDDISON
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
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
Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 11 at Albury Bm66 on November 24 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind Danceenuff carrying 57.5kg at $21. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Kilmore Bm64 on April 5 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Dalroshio with 59.5kg at $14. Strips fitter and will be tough to beat.
9
BRENDAN WARD
Red, Aqua Star, Diagonal Striped Sleeves, Aqua Stars Cap
9 88778 KAHAWATY
MICHAEL TRAVERS
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
M Travers, Miss L Richards, Ms A Rankin, J C Grintell, R Burden, L Moult, Ms D Slaven & A Lee
Comes here off a 31-day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 10 at Canberra Tab Fed Bm60 on November 23 over 1300m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Stormbringer with 61kg at $51. The start before that 7th of 9 at Albury Twilight Bm86 on November 7 over 1175m, 4 len behind Zethus with 55kg at $61. Prepared to risk in this line-up.
5
C J PARISH
Black, Old Gold Fleur De Lys, Turquoise Sleeves, Old Gold Pom Pom