Albury   16 Jun 2025
 
GOING: H(8)

STEWART GOULD REAL ESTATE COUNTRY BOOSTED BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1175m

Track: HEAVY 8   Clouds (Max: 12)   Rail: +3.5m Entire.  

Lots of speed predominantly from Ace Of Lace, Ti Tree Royal and Kazotsky. Plenty of chances. BOBOTOV (3) did his best work late to finish fourth when resuming over 1100m at Wodonga last start. Placed at four of five runs over today's journey, including two from two here. Gets a soft run from gate one and looks sure to be in the finish. TI TREE ROYAL (2) returned from a seven-month spell with a dominant all-the-way win over 1200m at Corowa a fortnight ago. Lightly raced three-year-old who looks ready to go to new heights this prep so stick with him. SUNDROP (9) found a Class 2 at Corowa a bit rich at her latest appearance but wasn't disgraced. Strong prospects coming back a level or two. ACE OF LACE (8) was brave in defeat at Corowa last time - should give plenty of cheek again. DARKLEY (1) was back in form last start and if he jumps better today can play a big role. SUGGESTED PLAY: Bobotov looks a very nice each-way bet.
1 x6983 DARKLEY
BRETT MALLYON
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
D Meyer, Miss K Agnew, & Mrs M J Mallyon
At the latest run 3rd of 13 at this track Bm58 on May 27 over 1175m, in the wet; 3 len behind Yam carrying 58.5kg at $41. Before that got back early 8th of 10 at Wodonga 0-62 on April 22 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Stand By Me Ned with 56.5kg at $13. Not hopeless.
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LACHLAN KING
Gold, Black Sash And Green Cap
2 379x1 TI TREE ROYAL
RON STUBBS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Racing sales
Second run back. First-up after seven months favourite; won by 1.1 len at Corowa Mdn-Sw June 2 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Stormy Malice carrying 59kg at $3.20. Previously second-up 7th of 13 at this track Mdn on October 26 over 1175m, 4.5 len behind Fourthtimelucky carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Back in fine shape and is worth following up.
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J LYON
Teal, Turquoise Angled Quarters And Sleeves
3 146x4 BOBOTOV
ROBERT WELLINGTON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J B Wellington, Mrs E Wellington & Mrs S A Wellington
Second-up. First-up after three months 4th of 9 at Wodonga 0 - 58 on May 24 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Telescope carrying 57.5kg at $19. Previously second-up second last of 9 at this track Ctry Bm58 on December 7 over 1000m, in the wet; 6 len behind Altrove with 58.5kg at $3. Fitter and looks set to improve sharply.
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N SOUQUET
White, Purple And Lime Band, Armbands And Quartered Cap
4 3x699 LITTLE BASHEBA
GARRY WORSNOP
6YO  BR/BL  MARE 58.0KG
G Worsnop
Comes off a 31 day let-up. Last start eased back early on 9th of 12 at this track Bm58 on May 16 over 1500m, 4 len behind Slate Ripper with 58.5kg at $4.80. The race before that 9th of 11 at Wagga Ctry Cl2 on May 1 over 1400m, 3 len behind Lucy Lulu with 55kg at $16. Not out of the equation.
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BRENDAN WARD
Purple, Black Lightning Bolt, Lilac Sleeves, Purple Cap, Black Lightning Bolt
5 327x2 NOTLEANORMEAN
DONNA SCOTT
5YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
Miss C Greig
Second run back. Comes off a 60-day let-up. First-up after five months made ground from midfield; 2nd of 14 at this track Bm58 on April 17 over 1175m, 2 len behind Southern Fire carrying 58kg at $14. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Wagga Cl1 on August 11 over 1300m, slow going 1.2 len behind Make It Sweet carrying 56kg at $9.50. Back in good order and is worth following.
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NICK HEYWOOD
Yellow, Purple Stripes Stars On Sleeves, Star On Cap And Pom Pom
6 x16x3 IMABARBIEGIRL
LUKE PEPPER
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
L J Pepper & Dr R McClenahan
Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 8 at Wagga Ctry Bm58 on June 5 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Arctic Desert with 57.5kg at $4.80. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Wagga Bm58 on January 3 over 1200m, 3 len behind Rushford carrying 56kg at $3.70. SCRATCHED.
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BRODIE LOY
Aqua, White Star, Yellow Sleeves
7 x1874 KAZOTSKY
NADINE CAMERON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms N Cameron, B A Cameron, M H Harris, K Tschirner, K C Green & T Banko
Most recently 4th of 7 at this track Ctry Cl1 on May 27 over 1000m, in the wet; 1.3 len behind I'm Airborne carrying 56kg at $6.50. The start before that 7th of 11 at this track Cl1 on May 16 over 1000m, 4 len behind Foreman's Gully carrying 56kg at $17. Shouldn't be too far away.
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MILOS BUNJEVAC
Purple, White Crown, Black Sleeves
8 71442 ACE OF LACE
MADDISON COLLINS
5YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
Ms M A Collins, L Ryan, B Cox, J C Sutton & N M West
At the latest run gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 8 at Corowa Ctry Bm58 on May 19 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Tycoon Artie carrying 56kg at $6.50. The run before that 4th of 10 at Leeton Cl2 on April 26 over 1050m, 3 len behind Cassimir with 55.5kg at $2.50. Sure to be about the mark again.
3
JOSH RICHARDS
Royal Blue, Lime Green Crossed Sashes And Pom Pom
9 9x416 SUNDROP
SHANE BLOOMFIELD
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
P M Knight
Last start 6th of 9 at Corowa Ctry Cl2 on June 2 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind His Honour carrying 55kg at $9.50. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Corowa Ctry Mdn May 19 over 1200m defeating Deflector with 55.5kg at $2.20. Not far away last time. Can atone.
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MITCHELL AITKEN
Yellow, Purple Chevrons And Armbands, Striped Cap
10 54460 SWEET PAREE
KYM DAVISON
6YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs S N MeyerVale
Comes here off a 46-day let-up. Last start ran last of 11 at Wagga Ctry Cl2 on May 1 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Lucy Lulu carrying 53kg at $9.50. Before that from last on the turn 6th of 10 at Wodonga 0-62 on April 22 over 1300m, 1.2 len behind Stand By Me Ned carrying 53.5kg at $8.50. Looks well placed to turn things around.
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BRITTANY BUTTON
Red, White Star, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
11 7792x SPACE ACADEMY
RON STUBBS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs D G Ramirez & Mrs C F Van Dongen
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second of 8 at Corowa Cl1-Sw December 28 over 1600m, a long neck behind Under The Hat carrying 59kg at $26. When resuming last campaign fourth in a small field at Goulburn Ctry Mdn-Sw August 25 over 1200m, soft track; 7 len behind Highway Strip carrying 59kg at $21. SCRATCHED.
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C J PARISH
Brown, Light Blue Armband, Light Blue Cap
12 36555 IMPENDING LOVE
ROSS PURCELL
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
D W Stutt
At the latest run eased back early on 5th of 7 at this track Ctry Cl1 on May 27 over 1000m, on heavy track; 1.4 len behind I'm Airborne carrying 53kg at $14. The start before that 5th of 13 at this track Ctry Cl1 on May 16 over 1175m, 2.75 len behind Motorboat carrying 53kg at $19. SCRATCHED.
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Black, Red Braces, Stripe Cap
13 01x07 MOGAO
KEVIN HANLEY
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
R B Carter, Ms L A Dixon, S J Smiles, K F Hanley, Mrs N Roberts & R Roberts
Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 13 at this track Ctry Cl1 on May 16 over 1175m, 9 len behind Motorboat carrying 52kg at $101. Second-up ran last of 7 at this track Ctry Cl1 on May 27 over 1000m, in the wet; 6 len behind I'm Airborne carrying 55kg at $101. Tested again.
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B VALE
White, Red Stripes And Cap