Naracoorte   31 Aug 2025
 
GOING: S

DiGiorgio Coonawarra Benchmark 58 Handicap 2000m

Track: Soft 7   Rain (Max: 13)   Rail: +2m 800m-600m, True Remainder .  

Stay A While has the pace to lead in what is likely to be a moderate tempo. FIORENTE SPRITZ (9) defied her price last start when closing off strongly into fourth over 2400m at Swan Hill, beaten only a length. That effort suggests a win is close. TEKAPO (6) stuck on well after working across from a wide draw at Strathalbyn and should be better placed from a kinder alley here. IDON'TGETIT (1) has been well below his top in recent runs but drops into a more suitable assignment and relishes this journey. Can bounce back with improvement. SHARMA PRINCESS (8) hasn’t fired in her past couple but has shown enough ability to be competitive at her best. Worth another chance. LE VIZIR (3) next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Fiorente Spritz to win.
1 63170 IDON'TGETIT
PETER CHOW
7YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Ms J E MacKenzie, Miss S A Chow, Miss G Chow, Miss A K Chow, P T McNamara, S Wilson, J D Williams, A R Thornton, P A Scales, Reining In (Mgr: Mrs B Nevell), N G R Harris, S A Bishop, J W Chow, Mrs M T Chow, M Mackenzie & Mrs H Mackenzie
Most recently ran last of 12 at Warrnambool Bm64 on August 21 over 2000m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Bergasun carrying 56.5kg at $12. Before that eased back early on 7th of 13 at Morphettville Bm68 on July 26 over 2000m, in the wet; 11 len behind Silent Emmy with 58kg at $18. Better placed this time and should return to form.
5
BROOKE KING
Green, Blue Braces, Yellow Armbands And Cap
2 536x0 DUHLATA
KELLY DUFTY
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
K M Thornton Dufty, B P Dufty, A N Dufty, A S & D M Thornton & C A Dufty
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after six months second last of 12 at Warrnambool Bm64 on August 21 over 1400m, slow going 13 len behind Always Hapi with 56.5kg at $151. Previously second-up got back early 7th of 13 at Warrnambool Bm58 on December 1 over 1700m, in the wet; 9 len behind Mark Of The Man with 61kg at $21. Will need to improve sharply to figure.
9
KAYLA CROWTHER
Purple, Black Bird of Prey, Sleeves And Cap
3 06005 LE VIZIR
JUDY STREETS
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs J I Streets
Most recently 5th of 8 at Quorn Quorn Cup Bm70 on August 16 over 1900m, 4 len behind Jamrock with 55kg at $26. The start before that second last of 14 at Murray Bridge 0-60 on July 23 over 1800m, slow going 9 len behind Bolt By with 60kg at $201. Working up to a win. Deserves another chance.
10
DYLAN CABOCHE
Light Blue, Gold Hoops, Black Sleeves And Cap
4 87x70 FOUR OUTLAWS
MICHAEL O'LEARY
9YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M A O'Leary, M K Ashton, D F Gavin & S J Gavin
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran last of 7 at Mt Gambier Bm66 on August 8 over 1214m, on a wet track; 12 len behind I Catchem Fox carrying 57kg at $26. Second run from a spell second last of 12 at Warracknabeal 0 - 58 on August 16 over 1610m, slow going 6 len behind Golden Mikki carrying 60kg at $18. Strips fitter and is an each-way chance.
7
MS C JONES
Red, Brown Stripes
5 x5035 TOGANMAIN
BEN O'FARRELL
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
S Fraser & B O'Farrell
Dual acceptor. At the latest run eased back early on 5th of 10 at Mt Gambier Bm62 on August 8 over 1814m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Mr Shorty carrying 53.5kg at $17. The start before that 3rd of 13 at Moe Bm52 on July 11 over 2069m, on heavy track; 2.75 len behind Najle with 60kg at $26. Looking to others.
14
MELISSA JULIUS
Maroon, White And Bottle Green Striped Sleeves, White Cap, Bottle Green Seams
6 01067 TEKAPO
NELL CARTER
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
R P McDonald, D P Kerr & W J Snelling
Dual acceptor. Last start raced on the pace before fading 7th of 13 at Strathalbyn 0-56 on August 20 over 2050m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Fioreen carrying 56kg at $26. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Murtoa 0 - 58 on July 26 over 2050m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Finnhugh carrying 55.5kg at $13. Well placed. Hard to beat on his best form.
2
SAIRYN FAWKE
White, Emerald Green Halves, Bronze Mountains And Black Band, Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
7 87x7x FIFTH HUSBAND
WAYNE WALTERS
8YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
J Morell
Dual acceptor. Back from a long spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Mt Gambier Bm56 on December 22 over 1800m, 8 len behind Four Outlaws carrying 56.5kg at $11. First up last campaign 8th of 11 at Penola Bm58 on June 2 2024 over 2100m, slow going 5 len behind Bruno Stars with 57kg at $19. Hard to have until the form swings in a positive direction.
2
MS K WALTERS
Light Blue, White Stars, Sleeves And Cap
8 76770 SHARMA PRINCESS
LINDSAY CADZOW
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
L J Cadzow & Mrs K E Cadzow
Dual acceptor. Last start raced on the pace before fading 10th of 13 at Strathalbyn 0-56 on August 20 over 2050m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Fioreen with 56.5kg at $17. The race before that struggled in the run home; 7th of 11 at Coleraine 0 - 58 Hwgt on August 10 over 2250m, slow going 9 len behind Shogun Express carrying 66kg at $17. Better than recent form suggests and expected to improve sharply.
1
MS S METCALFE
Green And Gold Diamonds, Red Sleeves, Gold Cap
9 52644 FIORENTE SPRITZ
RAHARNA MCDONALD
8YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
A P Vozlic & Ms Y Szabo
Dual acceptor. Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 13 at Swan Hill 0-58 on August 24 over 2400m, 1.0 len behind Thurmond with 54kg at $51. The race before that 4th of 9 at Narrandera Cl3 on August 16 over 1600m, slow going 2.75 len behind Star Blazer carrying 55kg at $16. Gets her chance to land a deserved win.
8
MARGARET COLLETT
Pink, Black Polka Dots, Black Sleeves, Pink Cap
10 000x0 DETORON
GARY & DEAN ALEXANDER
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
J Coelho
Second-up. First-up after two months second last of 12 at Morphettville Parks Bm78 on August 23 over 1950m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Rabtat with 51.5kg at $201. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Horsham Bm58 on May 19 over 1800m, 29 len behind Weather Delay carrying 55kg at $71. Improver.
11
TEAGAN VOORHAM
Black, White Alexander Racing Logo
11 x0000 STAY A WHILE
MICHAEL TEMPLETON
9YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs Y N Templeton & M E Templeton
Dual acceptor. Last start didn't do much in the run home; ran last of 11 at Moe Bm64 on August 24 over 2050m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Brilliant Venture carrying 52kg at $101. The race before that raced on the pace before fading ran last of 10 at Bairnsdale Bm58 on August 12 over 2200m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Blacklist with 54kg at $31. Hard to have on recent performances.
4
ALYSHA WARREN
Green, Gold Shamrock And Cap
12 28486 TOMBOULDER
CARLY COOK
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
G C Saliba, J L Cavka, S Scott, M J Walker, J Walker, Ms S Carr, B E Cronin, A L Cronin, Mrs E K Cronin, C Spiteri & Miss L Lucas
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 6th of 8 at Warrnambool Bm70 on August 21 over 3172m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Privileged Son carrying 65kg at $51. The run before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm58 on August 7 over 2100m, 12 len behind Tradeworx carrying 55kg at $26. Each-way chance.
6
CAITLIN TOOTELL
Burgundy, Gold Lion, Navy Blue Sleeves, Burgundy Armbands And Cuffs, Quartered Cap
13 59x09 ROAD TO BLUE SKY
JUDY STREETS
11YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs I E H Musgrove & Mrs J I Streets
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 11th of 15 at Balaklava Bm56 on July 30 over 1600m, in the wet; 7 len behind France's Boy carrying 54.5kg at $201. Second-up 9th of 13 at Strathalbyn Bm56 on August 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Savatoff carrying 54kg at $151. Really struggling so looking to others.
7
Light Blue, Gold Hoops, Black Sleeves And Cap
14 0x990 REAL THINKER
JUDY STREETS
11YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs I E H Musgrove
Last start 11th of 13 at Strathalbyn Bm56 on August 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; 17 len behind Geetee Forty carrying 52kg at $71. The run before that got back early 9th of 15 at Balaklava Bm56 on July 30 over 1600m, on heavy track; 6 len behind France's Boy with 52kg at $71. Must improve off a last-start 11th over 1600m at Strathalbyn to feature in the finish.
3
ALANA LIVESEY
Light Blue, Gold Hoops, Black Sleeves And Cap