Dubbo   06 Mar 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

THE CASTLEREAGH HOTEL QUEEN OF THE WEST AFTERPARTY SATURDAY 18 APRIL BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1600m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 35)   Rail: +3m 900m-400m - True Remainder.  

Proclivity and Big Shot Legend will press forward in a keen battle for the lead. JUST ON FIRE (5) has progressed nicely in his last couple of runs and was rewarded for his consistency with a dominant win over 1700m at Condobolin. Looks up to this from the inside gate. Each way. YORKEL (1) won well over this track and trip two-back, then covered a stack of ground in the run with a fading last over 1400m at Mudgee. Winning apprentice hops back on and can bounce back quickly. BIG SHOT LEGEND (7) deep into the campaign and ready for the mile. Chipped away late with a respectable sixth over 1400m at Tamworth. Capable of testing this field on the backup. BILL PEYTO (9) proven miler who backs up quickly after finishing fourth over 2100m at Tamworth last Monday. Value contender. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 5,1,7,9.
1 34710 YORKEL
MARK JONES
6YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
M E Jones, R B Pitt & H J Smith
Last start ran last of 12 at Mudgee Bm66 on February 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind A Boy Named Soo carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at this track Cl1-Sw January 12 over 1618m defeating Take The Chance carrying 57kg at $3.40. Great chance to atone in this easier contest.
8
IZZY NEALE
Lime Green, Black Star And Sleeves
2 33520 DUNEDIN
JANELLE GALEA
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs J L Galea, B J Wilson & C I Mann
Dual acceptor. Most recently 10th of 12 at Mudgee Bm66 on February 21 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind A Boy Named Soo with 57kg at $51. The start before that 2nd in a small field at this track Bm58 on January 12 over 2218m, nose behind Shylock with 58kg at $3.90. Proven at the trip and strips fitter.
6
LIAM BLANCH
Red, Dark Blue And White Checked Sash, Checked Sleeves And Cap
3 38x96 PAPPIANA
NIKKI POLLOCK
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Hillside Stud (Mgr: B Pollock), Mrs P J Polito, L Pollock, J Sama & J Pollock
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up eased back early on 9th of 12 at Scone Ctry Bm58 on January 29 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Vierville with 55.5kg at $41. Second-up 6th of 13 at Tamworth Bm58 on February 13 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Halo Phenomena with 59.5kg at $26. Doubt she can trouble these.
9
BILLY CRAY
White, Navy Blue Hillside Stud Logo And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
4 6x712 PROCLIVITY
BRETT & GEORGIE CAVANOUGH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G Harvey
Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Tamworth Cl1 on February 23 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Visualise with 58kg at $8.50. The start before that came from midfield and won by 2 len at Gilgandra Mdn-Sw February 7 over 1280m defeating My Sweetheart with 57kg at $7. Looks tested in this field.
11
KODY NESTOR
Royal Blue, White Crossed Sashes
5 04431 JUST ON FIRE
CONNIE GREIG
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Miss C Greig
Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; won by 2.5 len at Condobolin Pic Cl3 February 21 over 1700m defeating Pampuni carrying 68kg at $2. The run before that 3rd of 12 at this track Bm58 on February 15 over 1600m, 3 len behind Zelestial with 57.5kg at $21. Terrific chance in a suitable contest.
1
BROOKE STOWER
Yellow, Purple Stripes, Stars On Sleeves, Star On Cap And Pom Pom
6 70462 SAINT PHILOMENA
DAR LUNN
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
G G Mitchell & R D Pratten
At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track Bm58 on February 15 over 1600m, 3 len behind Zelestial with 58kg at $7. The start before that 6th of 9 at Parkes Ctry Bm58 on January 24 over 1600m, 2 len behind Naval Officer carrying 58.5kg at $3.50. Will be winding up strongly.
3
JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES
Red, Black Star, Star Cap
7 x3036 BIG SHOT LEGEND
KIEREN HAZELTON
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
J Smith
Last start 6th of 14 at Tamworth Bm58 on February 23 over 1400m, 3 len behind Silent Serenade carrying 55.5kg at $15. The run before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Gilgandra Bm50 on February 7 over 1280m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind St Roy carrying 58.5kg at $4. Deep into the prep and anticipating a big run.
2
CLAYTON GALLAGHER
Red, Black Sash, Quartered Cap
8 x8743 DARK THINKER
ALISON SMITH
5YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs C Davies, J Davies, Mrs S E Harrison, S E Harrison, S Walker, J W Nowlan, P HINES, J Nowlan, Miss S E Davies, J W Whatman, D Marshall & J Tancred
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Orange Cl1-Sw on February 14 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Astrogazer with 57kg at $12. Before that 4th in a small field at this track Bm66 on February 2 over 1600m, 4 len behind Mr Chips with 52kg at $61. Needs to improve further.
6
ASHLEIGH MCCABE
Royal Blue, Apricot Star, Star Sleeves, Apricot Cap, Royal Blue Star And Pom Pom
9 97624 BILL PEYTO
JANE CLEMENT
8YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Arjay Services (Mgr: R J Clement)
Form hard to fault. Last start 4th in a small field at Tamworth Bm58 on March 2 over 2100m, 4 len behind Descending Mist with 53.5kg at $9. The run before that took up a position near the tail 2nd of 11 at Mudgee Bm58 on February 21 over 1850m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Toulon Factor with 53kg at $14. Back in trip and his best form is over the mile.
4
LEESHELLE SMALL
Red And Black Halves, White Diamond Band, Red Cap
10 18x06 JETPACK VERDI
KIEREN HAZELTON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
A Barrow, N Miller, G N Collins & K W Hazelton
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 10th of 12 at Gilgandra Bm50 on February 7 over 1280m, on a slow track; 9 len behind St Roy carrying 59kg at $51. Second-up second last of 7 at Condobolin Pic Cl2 on February 21 over 1400m, 12 len behind Himeros with 66.5kg at $9. Out of his depth.
5
SERG LISNYY
Sky Blue, White Stars, Black Sleeves, White Stars, Sky Blue Cap, White Star
11 65556 JOSHUA
CONNIE GREIG
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Miss C Greig
Last start ran last in a small field at Condobolin Pic Cl3 on February 21 over 1700m, 12 len behind Just On Fire with 61.5kg at $4. Before that 5th of 7 at Orange Bm58 on February 9 over 2100m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Tavijewel with 53.5kg at $7.50. Disappointing form likely to continue.
7
JORDAN QUINCE
Yellow, Purple Stripes, Stars Sleeves, Star Cap And Pom Pom
12 83550 BEG ME
KIEREN HAZELTON
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
A Barrow & K W Hazelton
At the latest run second last of 11 at Mudgee Bm58 on February 21 over 1850m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Toulon Factor carrying 55kg at $61. The run before that 5th of 7 at Orange Bm50 on February 14 over 1400m, 6 len behind Rager carrying 55.5kg at $12. Hasn't done enough this preparation to come into calculations.
10
GRANT BUCKLEY
Sky Blue, White Stars, Black Sleeves, White Stars, Sky Blue Cap, White Star