Wellington 26 May 2026
GOING: G(4)
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OVER THE LINE RACING BENCHMARK 82 HANDICAP 1400m Track: GOOD 4 Rain (Max: 16) Rail: True. (Pent: 4.70) |
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Mountain Top to take charge ahead of Ollie's Secret at a strong tempo. Good contest. KRANICH (4) has been knocking on the door all campaign. Has hit the line strongly in his last two after getting a long way back from wide gates. Draws to settle closer this time, and if he lets down with the same turn of foot, he will prove very tough to hold out. OLLIE'S SECRET (3) pushed forward and proved too tough for them over this trip at Mudgee last time. This isn't much tougher so if he holds his form he will be right there again. LOCKDOWN GAMBLE (1) returns and is a noted fresh performer. Has trialled sharply in readiness and all signs point towards a bold return, though he does have the big weight to carry. MOUNTAIN TOP (2) is on the quick back up after sitting on the pace and boxing on well to finish third at Parkes nine days ago. Good effort last start and she should be at her top now. Gets her chance to break a long run of outs. SUGGESTED PLAY: Kranich to win.
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| 1 | 5423x |
LOCKDOWN GAMBLE
DAVID J SMITH 8YO BAY GELDING 63.0KG T McDonald Resuming. Finished off last campaign third of 8 at Coonabarabran C'bran Cup B88 October 26 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Who Ever Thought carrying 60kg at $3.30. Previous preparation first-up won by neck Mudgee Bm82 May 11 2025 over 1400m defeating Stratified with 63kg at $5. Can make a bright start, even with the big weight. |
3 KODY NESTOR |
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| 2 | 0x573 |
MOUNTAIN TOP
DEAN MIRFIN 5YO B/BR MARE 58.0KG A M Muollo Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Parkes Satellite Bm86 on May 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Miss Jennifer carrying 54.5kg at $5.50. Before that didn't do much in the run home; 7th of 9 at Randwick Kensington Highway-C3 on April 27 over 1300m, 7 len behind Lord Remlap with 60.5kg at $41. Peaking now and is among the main hopes. |
5 DALE COLE |
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| 3 | 73151 |
OLLIE'S SECRET
JAN BOWEN 6YO BR/BL GELDING 58.0KG Ms J L Bowen, R A Wilson & O C Renfrew Most recently favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at Mudgee Bm82 May 10 over 1400m defeating Red Beryl carrying 56.5kg at $2.80. The start before that 5th of 11 at Tamworth Open on April 24 over 1200m, 3 len behind Pride To Follow carrying 55kg at $21. Draws well and another big run is in store. |
1 MIKAYLA WEIR |
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| 4 | 23344 |
KRANICH
MICHAEL MULHOLLAND 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG M R Mulholland, R M Burton, P Burton, K Khouiss, R W Simpson & Mrs M S Mulholland Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th of 16 at Scone Countrycup on May 15 over 1400m, 2 len behind Shotgun Bella carrying 55kg at $13. The race before that 4th of 13 at Dubbo Bm82 on May 3 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Wave Breaker carrying 58.5kg at $4.20. Busting to break through. |
4 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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| 5 | 231x0 |
SHADOW DANE
MICHAEL MULHOLLAND 6YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG M R Mulholland, Mrs M S Mulholland, Mrs S L Henry & G E Henry Second-up. First-up after four months 10th of 12 at Quirindi Bm74 on May 11 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Vierville with 59kg at $26. Previously second-up 5th of 13 at Dubbo Ctry Bm58 on October 3 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Star Intrigue with 61kg at $8.50. Better than his fresh run suggests. |
7 C LEVER |
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| 6 | 26533 |
FEIRME PRINCE
TOBY PRACEY 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG D M Hanley Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd in a small field at Mudgee Bm82 on May 10 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Ollie's Secret carrying 56kg at $8.50. Before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Bathurst Billaspros(79) on April 25 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Panic carrying 55.5kg at $7.50. Good effort last time when not far from the winner. Among the chances. |
2 CLAYTON GALLAGHER |
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| 7 | 114x4 |
SEBILLA
RODNEY NORTHAM 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Mrs W M Gill & J R C Gill Second run back. First-up after seven months 4th of 7 at Narromine Diggers on April 26 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Micro Mikki with 55kg at $21. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Dubbo Cl3 on April 7 2025 over 1400m, 4 len behind Tavanasia carrying 57.5kg at $16. Can sneak a minor spot if she brings her best. |
8 JENNY DUGGAN |
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| 8 | 57675 |
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
ANDREW BOURKE 7YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG S L Crane & A Bourke Last start 5th of 9 at Queanbeyan Defencecup on May 17 over 1460m, 3 len behind Wal's Angels with 55kg at $21. Before that from last on the turn second last of 8 at Goulburn Bm66 on May 7 over 1500m, 4 len behind Miss Hvar carrying 59kg at $10. Must improve. |
6 JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES |
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