Taree   12 Jan 2026
 
GOING: S(6)

TAB VENUE MODE BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 2000m

Track: Soft 5   Rain (Max: 25)   Rail: True.  

Tycoon Charger to take the lead and control the tempo. DASH BY (3) in career best form and set to bounce back in this easier race. Chased hard from the sticky gate when second over 2000m at this track. Winning apprentice stays aboard and can go one better. TYCOON CHARGER (1) struck trouble at the start and dropped out sharply when a below par ninth over 2100m at Tamworth. Decent effort two back at Hawkesbury when a narrow fourth. Will relish the 4kg claim and deserves another chance. SHE'S GOT TEETH (8) never a winning hope from the draw when a battling eleventh over 1600m at Randwick in Highway class. Has won at the trip and shapes as one of the leading contenders here. MAUI (6) chipped away late when third over 1600m at this track. Placed at this trip and can run into the minor money. SUGGESTED PLAY: Dash By looks hard to hold out.
1 58349 TYCOON CHARGER
CASSANDRA STUMMER
7YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
Mr J Johnson, Mr G Austin, Miss C E Stummer
Most recently ran last of 9 at Tamworth Bm66 on December 22 over 2100m, 14 len behind Invincible Red carrying 60kg at $10. Before that second last in a small field at Hawkesbury Bm64 on December 14 over 1800m, slow going 1.0 len behind Celebrity with 57kg at $26. Back in grade and deserves another chance.
6
DEON LE ROUX
Aqua, Black Horsehead And Armbands, Seams Cap
2 527x7 MR PLUME
SALLY TAYLOR
6YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Ms S J Taylor, A Winwood, D T Bigwood, D P Atkinson, D Edwards, Ms K M Wood, M A Wilson, P W Brown, S McLean, Vegas Bound (Mgr: G W Flowers) & G O'Grady
Second-up. First-up after four months second last of 8 at Murwillumbah Ctry Bm58 on December 29 over 1550m, 17 len behind Silent Call carrying 61kg at $61. Previously second-up second last of 11 at Port Macquarie Cl2 on June 15 over 1512m, slow going 8 len behind Supreme Command with 59kg at $41. Expecting him to kick on with that first run out of the way.
1
GRADY SPOKES
Cerise, Black Checks, Sleeves And Cap
3 83112 DASH BY
SCOTT SINGLETON
5YO  BAY  MARE 62.0KG
W H Lanham, Mrs A K Lanham, G Moore, P K Rolston, J D Rolston, Ms N M Duffy & W N Boyde
Dual acceptor. Racing well recently. Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track Bm66 on January 2 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Monty Be Quick carrying 55.5kg at $7. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.1 len at Muswellbrook Bm58 November 28 over 1750m defeating Ever Was with 56kg at $10. Racing in career best form and set to bounce back.
7
TILLY MCCARROLL
Red, Green Chevrons, White Sleeves, Red Armbands, White Cap
4 71937 CHARMED DESTINY
JOHN A SPRAGUE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs K L Sprague & J A Sprague
At the latest run 7th of 13 at this track Bm82 on December 23 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Change The Date with 55kg at $71. The run before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Tuncurry Goldenmile Bm82 on December 8 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Danish Fortune with 55kg at $20. Not keen on his chances.
10
AARON BULLOCK
Yellow, Grey Diamonds, Striped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
5 38067 FIGHTING MAGNUS
BARRY LAWRENCE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
R G Devon
Last start got back early 7th of 10 at this track Bm66 on January 2 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Monty Be Quick carrying 58kg at $15. The run before that ran last in a small field at Gosford Bm64 on December 18 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Dark Vador carrying 54kg at $81. Outclassed.
4
SHAE WILKES
Lime Green, Pink Stripes, Lime Green And Pink Striped Cap
6 9x083 MAUI
ALICIA WILLICK
8YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs P A Willick
Most recently in a small field at this track Bm58 on January 2 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Mellencamp carrying 57.5kg at $9. The run before that 8th of 13 at this track Bm82 on December 23 over 1600m, 6 len behind Change The Date with 52.5kg at $151. Going well. Ready to peak and should be competitive.
2
LEANNE BOYD
Black, Pale Blue Stars, White Sleeves, Black Cap
7 38474 SEETHING SEB
KAREN OWEN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
A Leopold & Ms L C Leopold
Last start 4th of 10 at this track Bm66 on January 2 over 2000m, 3 len behind Monty Be Quick carrying 57kg at $16. The race before that second last of 8 at Kempsey Bm58 on December 15 over 1900m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Khant Fail with 59.5kg at $8.50. Has slim place prospects.
8
MADELINE OWEN
Navy Blue, Red Vee Yoke, Trident And Cap
8 26360 SHE'S GOT TEETH
TERRY WICKS
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
T Wicks, Mrs L G Wicks, Ms S L Wicks & M A Campbell
At the latest run 11th of 14 at Randwick Highway-C3 on January 3 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Mount Bona with 54kg at $101. The race before that 6th of 15 at Randwick Highway-C3 on December 20 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Navy Buoy carrying 54kg at $81. Finds a nice race this time and is right in contention.
3
GRANT BUCKLEY
White, Pink Diamonds, Royal Blue Sleeves, White Armbands
9 46642 FLAME OF FIRE
B M LAZZARINI
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms J Hardwicke, Ms J Munn, B M Lazzarini & Miss K A Hardwicke
Last start 2nd in a small field at Port Macquarie Cl1-Sw on January 1 over 1815m, 1.2 len behind Think Of One carrying 56.5kg at $8. Before that 4th of 11 at this track Cl1-Sw on December 23 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Hallonic carrying 56.5kg at $71. Due for a change of luck.
5
KACIE ADAMS
Navy Blue, Turquoise Seams, Turquoise And White Striped Sleeves, Seams Cap
10 85893 LEGIN
ROBERT AGNEW
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
D P Peisley & Ms E M Peisley
Last start in a small field at Port Macquarie Mdn-Sw on January 1 over 1512m, 1.2 len behind Winters Ending carrying 59kg at $3.60. The race before that 9th of 11 at this track Cl1-Sw on December 23 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Hallonic with 56.5kg at $151. Tested.
9
P GRAHAM
White, Red Crossed Sashes, Halved Sleeves, Red Cap