Moree   22 Jul 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

INFRABUILD STEEL CENTRE TAMWORTH BENCHMARK 66 HANDICAP 950m

Track: Soft 6   Rain (Max: 20)   Rail: True.  

Strong early tempo with Surreal Ascot and Too Darn Lovely leading the way. SURREAL ASCOT (2) tough mare racing in career best form. Up in class with the 58.5kg when a slick on pace winner over 1200m at Kilcoy. Will roll forward and prove hard to run down. SUPER SIOUX (7) chasing her third win from her last four outings and gets weight relief with the claim. Given the gun run when asserting her class late to salute in a tight finish over 800m at Narromine. Can slide across from the gate and figure prominently. OCTAVIAN TREASURE (8) struck trouble at the start and got further back than expected when an even sixth over 1000m at Dubbo. Tempo suits and not without each way claims. SOOBOOCO (4) came out fast when up in class for a fading fourth over 1100m at Scone in C3 class. Senior rider engaged and stays in the calculations. SUGGESTED PLAY: Surreal Ascot to win again.
1 20834 MR ENCORE
GLENN RICHARDSON
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
G K Richardson, P J Jackson, Ms G J Richardson, M J Duncan & I J Duncan
Returns from a 38-day let-up. Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Gold Coast Bm70 on June 14 over 1000m, 0.9 len behind I Am Voodoo carrying 58.5kg at $9.50. The start before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 11 at Eagle Farm Bm68 on May 7 over 1000m, slow going 5 len behind Chakra Boy with 60kg at $26. Shapes as a key runner in this class.
3
HANNAH RICHARDSON
Black, Yellow Vee, Black And White Striped Sleeves, Black And Yellow Quartered Cap
2 x1431 SURREAL ASCOT
ALYSSA & TROY SWEENEY
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
S G McCarthy, K F McCarthy & S Lindsay
Recent form sound. Returns from a 33-day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by 2.25 len at Kilcoy Cl4 June 19 over 1200m defeating That's An Extra with 58.5kg at $1.60. The run before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 7 at Toowoomba Bm68 on June 7 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Pungo carrying 55.5kg at $3.80. Big chance again.
5
LESLIE TILLEY
White, Dark Green Spots, Gold Armband And Gold Cap
3 11197 JOANNESKI
NIKKI POLLOCK
4YO  BROWN  MARE 60.0KG
Hillside Stud (Mgr: B Pollock), Mrs P J Polito & L Pollock
Last start second last of 8 at Tamworth Bm74 on July 4 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Who Goes There carrying 57kg at $51. Before that second last of 10 at Narromine Bm58 on June 23 over 800m, 3.5 len behind Super Sioux carrying 61kg at $9. Likely to struggle on recent form.
7
ZOE HUNT
White, Navy Blue Hillside Stud Logo And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
4 89214 SOOBOOCO
TODD PAYNE
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
T Payne & K J Bodsworth
Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th of 8 at Scone Ctry Cl3 on July 11 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Chidiac with 59kg at $11. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 len at Coffs Harbour Cg&E Bm58 June 20 over 1005m in the wet defeating Speedy Target with 62kg at $6. Going well. Hard to fault if at his best.
4
MATTHEW MCGUREN
Hot Pink And Cream Checks
5 18x83 LADY ICHIKAWA
NIKKI POLLOCK
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Hillside Stud (Mgr: B Pollock), L Pollock & Mrs P J Polito
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Freshened for 54 days. Resuming 8th of 14 at Parkes Cl2-Sw on May 18 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Turned Down with 57kg at $7. Second run from a spell 3rd of 7 at Inverell Ctry Bm58 on May 29 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Eighty Eight Stars with 63.5kg at $7.50. Can sneak into the minor money.
8
BILLY CRAY
White, Navy Blue Hillside Stud Logo And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
6 31943 TOO DARN LOVELY
SCOTT SINGLETON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 59.0KG
T A Smith
Last start rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 12 at Scone Bm58 on July 14 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Manage The Cycle carrying 60.5kg at $5.50. The run before that 4th of 10 at Narromine Bm58 on June 23 over 800m, 0.9 len behind Super Sioux with 61.5kg at $3.60. Holding form and worth thought.
2
TILLY MCCARROLL
Tartan, Red Diamond, Sleeves And Cap
7 x2161 SUPER SIOUX
MELISSA DENNETT
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
J M Burns, D Thompson, M L Britton, J Turnbull, D J Morriss, P Faulds, Mrs K Taylor, J A S S M, Mrs K L York & B L Cummins
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently won by a nose at Narromine Bm58 June 23 over 800m defeating Cumboogle with 59kg at $4.40. Before that led to the turn then faded 6th of 13 at Tamworth John Clift on April 24 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Chandon Star carrying 59.5kg at $4.60. Talented type who is among the leading hopes.
6
IZZY NEALE
White, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Black Hooped Sleeves, White And Black Quartered Cap
8 x5256 OCTAVIAN TREASURE
TODD HOWLETT
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs S A McKenna, Champagne Experience No 1 (Mgr: Mrs S A McKenna), J J H West, D West, M Doye, K Ling, J M Manu-Long, Mrs J McKie & J J McKie
Most recently eased back early on 6th of 10 at Dubbo Ctry Bm66 on June 29 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Midnight Dream with 59kg at $6. The race before that second last in a small field at Newcastle Bm64 on June 14 over 900m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Elegant Empress carrying 54.5kg at $4.60. Don't underestimate.
3
SIENNA GRIMA
Royal Blue, White Hoops And Cross, Striped Sleeves, White Cap, Royal Blue Stars, Black Pom Pom
9 78605 BUN IN THE OVEN
STEPHANIE SIXTUS
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
P D Gray
Dual acceptor. Last start ran last in a small field at Mungindi Bm45 on July 5 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Invincible Faith with 58kg at $5.50. The start before that 11th of 14 at Warwick Bm55 on June 21 over 1100m, 4 len behind Koga Ninja with 55kg at $16. Looking to others.
1
GEORGINA MC DONNELL
Dark Blue, Pink Diamond, Diamonds On Sleeves, Diamond Cap