Dubbo 12 Apr 2025
GOING: G(4)
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THE COMMERCIAL HOTEL BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP 1000m Track: Good 4 Clear (Max: 27) Rail: True. |
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Loud and Sensei Jackie possess good early speed and will set a genuine tempo.
PRESS FORWARD (1) ended a long sequence of minor placings when sixth over this distance at Wagga a month ago. Placed at four of his five runs over this course and distance. Back sharply in grade and looks very tough to stop. DAO SUN (2) started favourite and looked to have every chance but found one a bit better in a similar race to this at Wellington on 28 March. Only needs to hold that form to be right in the finish again. D'ARPANO (3) wound up when the race was all over to clock in fourth over this trip at Wellington when resuming from a seven-month spell recently. Draws a bit closer and is a likely improver. YAEL'S DELIGHT (7) lost form so was given a five-week freshen up. Races well over today's journey and is capable of featuring in the finish. ULTRA WHITE (11) had her first run for Brett Thompson and improved on recent efforts to finish third at Wellington over today's trip last start. Nicely placed to go on with the job. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Press Forward.
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PRESS FORWARD
BRETT ROBB 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 63.0KG P D McFadyen, M J Evans, T Evans, Ms T Simmonds, A Hillerman, J Jones, T J Kilmartin, B Lang, D B Newall, A Peart, M Rees, T Rope, M Sheather, J A Webb, R Woodhead, A Reeves, D McFayden & A Hall Returns from a 30-day let-up. At the latest run got back early 6th of 9 at Wagga Bm66 on March 13 over 1000m, 3 len behind Master Of Disguise with 56kg at $6. Before that 2nd of 8 at Warren Bm58 on March 1 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Outta De Lady carrying 56kg at $2.70. Finds a suitable race and should play a big role. |
7 TILLY MCCARROLL |
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| 2 | 51512 |
DAO SUN
KIEREN HAZELTON 6YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG K W Hazelton, J Berryman, M P Mckenna, J M McKenna, G King, G R King, J C Tate, T G Jordison & A J Holland Racing well. Most recently 2nd of 12 at Wellington Ctry Bm50 Cl2+ on March 28 over 1000m, 0.6 len behind Rothgate carrying 61.5kg at $2.25. The run before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 4 len at Gunnedah Bm50 March 15 over 1000m in soft going defeating The Legal Factor carrying 59.5kg at $3.70. Went close last time. Racing well and is expected to feature again. |
3 ZOE HUNT |
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| 3 | 519x4 |
D'ARPANO
BRETT ROBB 5YO BROWN MARE 60.0KG B Robb, M G Porlezza, B D Crowe, M D Power, R A Power, R J Hall & Mrs N M Davis Second-up. First-up after seven months 4th of 12 at Wellington Ctry Bm50 Cl2+ on March 28 over 1000m, 3 len behind Rothgate with 60.5kg at $12. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Cowra Bm58 on March 4 2024 over 1200m, 10 len behind Chairman's List carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. Rates highly and looks a strong winning hope. |
8 CLAYTON GALLAGHER |
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| 4 | 648x9 |
BYZANTIUM
BOB HOWE 10YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG G J Clarke, R Murray, E J Norris, R W Howe & C C Howe Second run back. First-up after two years ran last of 9 at Coonabarabran Bm50 on April 5 over 900m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Powerstone carrying 57kg at $18. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at Orange Bm58 on January 15 2023 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Titan Star with 61kg at $17. Prefer in something easier. |
9 SIENA GRIMA |
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| 5 | 3058x |
FANTASY CROWNED
JANELLE GALEA 5YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG Mrs I M Hallett, Mrs J L Galea, B J Wilson & S M Galea Gelding back from a spell of five-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 13 at this track Cl1-Sw November 2 over 1600m, 7 len behind Ain't She Swell with 56kg at $10. When resuming last campaign fourth of 11 at Warren Cl1 July 23 over 1000m, soft track; 1.4 len behind Cumboogle carrying 59kg at $3.50. Expected to run well. |
4 JESSICA BROOKES |
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| 6 | 3410x |
LOUD
PETER REYNOLDS 5YO BAY MARE 60.0KG P O'Farrell, M Reynolds, C Hicks, B Shean & L W Carman Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at this track Bm50 November 5 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Gypsy Power with 57.5kg at $3. When resuming last campaign ninth of 12 at Parkes Bm58 May 19 over 1000m, soft track; 5 len behind Starane carrying 55.5kg at $12. Placed two from four when fresh so worth considering. |
11 LIAM BLANCH |
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| 7 | 37359 |
YAEL'S DELIGHT
BARRY WALL 6YO BAY MARE 59.0KG B T Wall, Mrs K D Collins & C Collins Returns from a 33-day let-up. Last start sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 10 at Cowra Bm58 on March 10 over 950m, 2.5 len behind Talihina Sky carrying 54.5kg at $16. Before that second last in a small field at Bathurst Ctry Bm58 on March 3 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind So Magnificent carrying 54.5kg at $11. Worth following up. |
10 JORDAN QUINCE |
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| 8 | 1830x |
SENSEI JACKIE
DAR LUNN 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG G Mitchell & R D Pratten Resuming after a break of a year. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at Orange Cl1 April 19 over 1410m, soft track; 8 len behind Piggyback with 55kg at $101. First up last campaign second last of 12 at Coonamble Ctry 3yo+ Mdn Sw March 12 2023 over 1100m, 12 len behind Climate Control carrying 59kg at $81. Others look to have a bit more upside. |
6 KODY NESTOR |
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| 9 | 27073 |
CANDID
CINDY MONAGHAN 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Miss E Armitage Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 8 at Tottenham Pic Cl2t on March 8 over 1200m, 4 len behind Star Stroke with 66kg at $3.50. The start before that second last of 8 at Warren Bm58 on March 1 over 1000m, 8 len behind Outta De Lady carrying 53kg at $20. Looking to others. |
1 WENDY PEEL |
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| 10 | x7087 |
GYPSY MOUNTAIN
IAN HOLLAND 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG F I Holland Last start 7th of 9 at Coonabarabran Bm50 on April 5 over 900m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Powerstone carrying 58kg at $11. The run before that second last of 9 at Gunnedah Bm50 on March 15 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Powerstone carrying 59kg at $12. Expect she will just battle again. |
5 JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES |
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| 11 | 95803 |
ULTRA WHITE
BRETT THOMPSON 6YO GREY MARE 56.0KG Miss M Leszczynski Most recently raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at Wellington Ctry Bm50 Cl2+ on March 28 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Rothgate carrying 56kg at $31. The start before that 10th of 12 at Orange Bm50 on February 15 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Always A Saint with 57kg at $15. Not out of the contest. |
2 LEESHELLE SMALL |
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