Bordertown   28 Jun 2026
 
GOING: S(7)

Creaser Constructions Benchmark 56 Handicap 1550m

Track: SOFT 7     Rail: +4m 1400m to 1200m, True Remainder.  

Pace genuine with Moana's Fortune booting up to lead. PETIT EAGLE (4) doesn't win out of turn but ran a strong race last time out over the mile at Murray Bridge, finishing fourth and beaten 1.2 lengths. Ideally placed and is sure to take plenty of stopping. WILD RUBY (3) did well to score at Echuca two runs ago. Decent effort last time out when fifth over 1400m at Seymour, beaten 1.75 lengths. Finds a more suitable contest and can get the job done. I LOVE THIS SONG (10) ran on well to get up for third at very long odds at his latest appearance at Strathalbyn over 1350m. Backmarker who gets home hard. Will prove tough to stop. MOANA'S FORTUNE (1) was last sighted winning over 2200m at Balaklava on July 30. CWill likely need the run but is lightly raced and deserves safe keeping. JOHNNY CIGAR (7) was a flashing light fresh and then left himself with too much to do again last time. If the pace is strong he can cause a late scare. SUGGESTED PLAY: Petit Eagle to win.
1 1341x MOANA'S FORTUNE
TRAVIS DOUDLE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
Mrs E Doudle, D W Turnbull, S Walker, Mrs C Walker, Ms T Wilkey, Lakes Lions (Mgr: S T Ebenezer), R J Holman, J A Macdonald, West Coast 6 (Mgr: P K Feltus) & Mrs J K Noble
Resuming after a 11 months break. Finished off last campaign winning by nose Balaklava Cl1-Sw July 30 over 2200m on heavy track defeating Retourne with 58.5kg at $4.40. On debut 11th of 14 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw March 26 2025 over 1350m, soft track; 10 len behind Silver Lifestyle carrying 55kg at $15. This is an ideal race to kick off. Expected to feature.
1
WILL PRICE
Black And White Checks, Royal Blue Sleeves, Black And White Checked Cap
2 33618 SPIKE ALMIGHTY
SHARNI JULIAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
S M Julian
Most recently 8th of 12 at Mt Gambier Bm58 on June 10 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Hard Leaf with 60kg at $16. The run before that came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Horsham Mdn-Sw May 19 over 1400m in the wet defeating Magic Machine carrying 59.5kg at $13. Unlikely to threaten.
2
CAMPBELL RAWILLER
Turquoise, Black Motif, White Armbands And Quartered Cap
3 24215 WILD RUBY
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
R O Y L, Miss T L Kalinowsky, D Jones, Ms M E Russo, Mrs J Carter, Mrs A Hollenberg, J R Lindsay, M S Devenny, D D Jankovic, P Daniel, A K Martens, J Bushell, S J Hutchinson, G F Brahim, S Hendriksen, A Barham, R Read, A Kalinowsky, Chouxmaani Syndicate & R O Y L No. 2
Last start 5th of 13 at Seymour Bm62 on June 11 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Deadly Press with 56.5kg at $8. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at Echuca Mdn May 23 over 1412m in soft going defeating Hopeless Romantic carrying 57.5kg at $5. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.
7
R J HURDLE
Red, Royal Blue Diamonds And Armbands
4 43545 PETIT EAGLE
SARAH RUTTEN
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
S J French, Ms J M O'Donohue & Miss K L French
Last start came from midfield; 4th of 14 at Murray Bridge Bm68 on June 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Lomax carrying 54kg at $51. The race before that 5th of 8 at Gawler Bm58 on May 27 over 1516m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind France's Boy carrying 58kg at $3.70. Rates highly and can break through.
8
HARRY GRACE
Green And Pink Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
5 62x09 LIBERTY RAE
CAMERON THOMPSON
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs B L Thompson, L R Thompson, Mrs S J Thompson, J R Wallace, Miss C L Slater & R G Marsden
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 10 at Mt Gambier Bm58 on May 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 24 len behind Naralinga with 58.5kg at $9.50. Second-up 9th of 12 at Ballarat Synthetic F&M Bm56 on June 16 over 1100m, 7 len behind Brave Carol with 60.5kg at $21. Bold showing expected.
11
SARAH ROBBINS
Royal Blue, Gold Sleeves and Cap
6 x9008 ELSIE GIRL
BELINDA O'LOUGHLIN
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
S L Pretty, Miss J Ahearn, S J Mules, P J Hill, A B Waye, J R Peters, J Mcrostie, G J McDonald, Mrs B L O'Loughlin & C J Wehl
Most recently 8th of 12 at Mt Gambier Bm58 on June 10 over 1800m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Scenic Host carrying 55.5kg at $61. The start before that 10th of 13 at Mt Gambier 0-60 on May 22 over 1550m, slow going 11 len behind Scenic Host carrying 56kg at $31. Likely to struggle.
6
DYLAN CABOCHE
Lime Green, Purple Star, Hooped Sleeves, Lime Green Cap
7 84x36 JOHNNY CIGAR
SUE MURPHY
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms S T Murphy, Greenrise Sailing Club (Mgr: M R Tilby) & D Hayes
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 3rd of 14 at Mt Gambier 0-54 on May 22 over 1400m, slow going 1.1 len behind Supreme Thunder carrying 57kg at $31. Last start 6th of 13 at Mt Gambier 0-56 on June 10 over 1550m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Dora Aurora with 56kg at $11. Should be at peak fitness now and can measure up.
12
JACKSON MURPHY
White Red Star, Black Sleeves, Red Cap
8 0x695 KILKENNY LASS
STEPHEN LENEHAN
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
S Lenehan & T Heymans
At the latest run 5th of 13 at Mt Gambier 0-56 on June 10 over 1550m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Dora Aurora with 55kg at $51. Before that 9th of 13 at Werribee 0 - 56 on May 30 over 1425m, on a slow track; 7 len behind I'm Dynamite with 56kg at $101. Can't tip off that performance.
5
ALANA KELLY
Purple, Silver Star And Sleeves, Purple Seams, Silver Cap
9 0x470 COVERT WITNESS
HANNAH BRYCE
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
M D Domingo, G P Cragg, J E Clarke, A Wickstein, A J Olsen, Miss H G M Bryce & Miss J Squires
Most recently 13th of 16 at Balaklava Bm56 on June 14 over 1600m, slow going 11 len behind Ioane carrying 54kg at $20. The race before that 7th of 10 at Morphettville Parks Cl2 on May 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Sparkling Luck with 51kg at $81. Best form measures up favourably so worth considering.
10
POLLY BREWSTER
Royal Blue, Four White Diamonds, Black Sleeves, White Seams, Black Cap
10 686x3 I LOVE THIS SONG
JOHN MACMILLAN
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
Ms T J Hartwell
Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 11 at Strathalbyn Cg&E Bm56 on May 17 over 1350m, 2.25 len behind See Ya Later Baby carrying 54kg at $61. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Penola 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 2 2024 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Dubai Legend with 57.5kg at $41. Another forward showing is likely.
9
Royal Blue, Gold Diamond Band, Diamond Striped Sleeves, Gold Cap
11 50x00 LAST DREAM
WAYNE WALTERS
9YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
J Morell & Mrs M A Morell
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 11th of 13 at Mt Gambier 0-60 on May 22 over 1550m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Scenic Host carrying 54kg at $101. Last start 11th of 13 at Mt Gambier 0-56 on June 10 over 1550m, in the wet; 9 len behind Dora Aurora with 54kg at $31. Looks tested again.
4
MS K WALTERS
Light Blue, White Stars, Sleeves And Cap
12 469x0 FIGHT FOR FREEDOM
BILL BOGARTS
10YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs J R Bogarts & B W Bogarts
Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after seven months ran second last of 11 at Strathalbyn Cg&E Bm56 on May 17 over 1350m, 9 len behind See Ya Later Baby with 50kg at $101. Previously second-up ran second last of 15 at Balaklava 0-56 on June 18 2025 over 1600m, slow going 15 len behind I Tell Ya What carrying 52.5kg at $26. Needs more time.
3
Red, White Star