Orange 30 Dec 2025
GOING: G(4)
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THE ORIANA ORANGE BENCHMARK 82 HANDICAP 1600m Track: GOOD 4 Clouds (Max: 29) Rail: +3.5m 500m-300m Cutaway Applies. |
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Ferrari Man should find the front with Lady Tino and Extravagant Choice on his heels. HOW'S IT KEV (1) finished fifth two runs back then did well last start but found a couple better over this trip at Warwick Farm, beaten narrowly. Boasts a terrific on his home track and gets help under the big weight with the claimer 2kg engaged. Leading player. EXTRAVAGANT CHOICE (6) backs up quickly after finishing midfield in Open company at Wagga. Was no match for an impressive winner but trucked on soundly. Backs up quickly and has enough pace to offset the wide alley. Live hope. TOKYO STAR (10) is yet to strike through this prep but is knocking on the door. Could take some catching in front under the light weight. REBEL'S EDGE (4) hasn't been as effective in his last two but should be hitting his straps now. In the mix. TURGENEV (7) was in contention on the bend and finished second last start over 1400m at this track when he worked home well. Is another that holds winning claims and is worth including. SUGGESTED PLAY: How's It Kev to win.
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| 1 | 16253 |
HOW'S IT KEV
ALISON SMITH 8YO BAY GELDING 63.0KG C A Buckley, L Buckley & S A Buckley At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Warwick Farm 5yo+ Bm64 on December 17 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Ivan's Hero with 60kg at $10. The race before that 5th of 13 at Mudgee Mudgee Cup Mb79 on December 5 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Dances With Hooves with 54.5kg at $41. Leading player. |
7 IZZY NEALE |
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| 2 | 260x8 |
KNIFE'S EDGE
GARRY LUNN 9YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG J A Carolan & L Morgan Second run back. First-up after four months 8th of 13 at Mudgee Mudgee Cup Mb79 on December 5 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Dances With Hooves with 54kg at $41. Previously second-up was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 1.3 len at Parkes Parkes Cup Bm86 May 18 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Loose Love carrying 56.5kg at $15. Can do much better this time with the run under his belt. |
3 MIKAYLA WEIR |
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| 3 | 04904 |
BEHTAR
NICK OLIVE 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG KLJ Brown Racing (Mgr: K Brown) At the latest run 4th of 12 at Warwick Farm Bm64 on December 17 over 2200m, 3 len behind Sting In The Tail carrying 57.5kg at $31. The run before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 11th of 18 at Rosehill Ctry Clsc on November 29 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Blacklist carrying 54kg at $26. Holds genuine appeal on best efforts this campaign, so don't underestimate. |
2 BILLY OWEN |
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| 4 | 4x364 |
REBEL'S EDGE
CASSANDRA STUMMER 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG M J Callinan, J V Murphy, M Callinan & N Callinan Last start 4th of 11 at Tuncurry Goldenmile Bm82 on December 8 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Danish Fortune with 57kg at $6.50. Before that 6th of 12 at Newcastle Cond Bm68 on November 20 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Laurel Hill with 56kg at $41. Likely improver that is worth considering. |
1 JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE |
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| 5 | 96804 |
SMOOTH ESPRIT
R J JACKSON 9YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG R Jackson Last start ran last in a small field at this track Bm74 on December 15 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Trapeze Legend carrying 58kg at $14. The run before that of 13 at this track Bm82 on November 21 over 1300m, 8 len behind Master Of Disguise with 58kg at $51. Others preferred. |
8 JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES |
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| 6 | 41634 |
EXTRAVAGANT CHOICE
NICK OLIVE 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG L J Olive Backs up quickly off six days. Most recently stuck on soundly into fourth over this journey at Wagga in Open company. The run before held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Queanbeyan Bm74 on November 28 over 2000m, 1.1 len behind Craft carrying 60kg at $6. Boasts a solid record over this trip and can play a major role on the short turnaround. |
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| 7 | 7x742 |
TURGENEV
ALISON SMITH 7YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG MTB Racing (Mgr: R P Medd) Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track Bm74 on December 15 over 1400m, slow going 1.4 len behind Trapeze Legend with 58.5kg at $4.80. The race before that 4th of 9 at Warren Club Sprnt on November 9 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Stratified carrying 53.5kg at $26. Nice effort last time so worth following up. |
6 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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| 8 | 272x0 |
LADY TINO
GARRY LUNN 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG W W Lunn Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after 10 months second last of 11 at Wellington Ctry Bm58 on November 24 over 1400m, 8 len behind Shadow Dane carrying 62kg at $51. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Dubbo Cup Prel Bm82 on August 11 2024 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Touch Of Navy carrying 53.5kg at $11. Others look to have a bit more upside and looking elsewhere. |
5 ZOE HUNT |
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| 9 | 13892 |
FERRARI MAN
ANDREW BOURKE 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG S L Crane & A Bourke Most recently 2nd in a small field at Cooma Cooma Cup Bm75 on December 6 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Fox Appeal with 53kg at $2.70. Before that didn't do much in the run home; ran last of 9 at Canberra Bm70 on November 23 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Mathrin with 59.5kg at $20. Prefer others this time. |
4 PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN |
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| 10 | x2643 |
TOKYO STAR
FABIO MARTINO 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG D Sergi Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 11 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Bm58 on December 16 over 1350m, 2.25 len behind Ivy Diva carrying 61kg at $4.40. The run before that 4th of 9 at Canberra Cl2 on December 5 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Supairo with 58kg at $6. Has ability and is strong top-three hope. |
9 WINONA COSTIN |
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