Albury 19 Mar 2026
GOING: S(7)
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MLM ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS BENCHMARK 58 SHOWCASE HANDICAP 1600m Track: SOFT 5 Rain (Max: 26) Rail: True. |
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Genuine tempo from Sunroe leading Sir Sublime. Open. Olive-trained STAR BLING (6) found the grade a bit tough at Canberra two back but bounced straight back, beaten a whisker over this trip at the Sapphire Coast. Settled last from the awkward barrier, and there was plenty of merit in her effort. Keeps improving, and she can go one better with average luck in the run. UNDER THE HAT (7) built on a nose defeat this track/trip on the heavy with a win in a CL2 at Cowra on dry ground. Didn't have it easy before leading them up. Has to lug more weight in easier, but it's hard to knock the form. BELNERA (8) brings strong form from Wagga. Won over this trip and then came back to 1400m this grade and missed the hat-trick but just 1.4L. Should enjoy a soft run from the inside gate and has claims. TIMELESS GRACE (13) turned the form around at Wagga. Jumped slowly but really knuckled down, beaten a whisker over 1400m at this level. Will have to do it the hard way again, but she keeps JVO and can feature if she holds the form. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Star Bling.
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BRAZIL
MITCHELL BEER & GEORGE CARPENTER 5YO BROWN GELDING 64.0KG Tricolours Racing & Syndications Pty Ltd (Mgr: J Moss), Tricolours Brazil (Mgr: J Moss), A Kennedy, E Bongiorno, M Bongiorno, A Bongiorno, G Vigar, J Cross, G Child, S Gordon, I Reed, Miss S Allison, K Guilfoyle, C Matthews, J & K (Mgr: Mrs K Farrell), G Clarkson & C Mumberson Last start 5th of 8 at Hawkesbury Prov Bm64 on February 19 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Monty Be Quick with 57.5kg at $4.80. Before that second last of 14 at Randwick Midway Bm72(71) on February 7 over 1600m, 6 len behind Zenmaster carrying 54kg at $61. Risking back in trip. |
5 ELLA BENT |
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| 2 | 7x658 |
TAYTAY BAY
LUKE PEPPER 5YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG G Evers, R Mangeruca, D G Brockman, KC Jones, B W Heffernan, G B Heffernan, L J Weston, Ms M D Dowling, K P Baker, G K Levette, Mrs P Levette, C J Dawson, Miss J Kruk, G Morley, Mrs K Morley, J J Bonasera, D M King, M Miller & Mrs L E Jones At the latest run ran last of 8 at Canberra Bm75 on March 8 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Samurai with 55kg at $14. The start before that from last on the turn 5th of 7 at Canberra Bm65 on February 20 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Miss Stalwart with 60kg at $10. Much better chance than the form line suggests. |
6 DALE COLE |
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| 3 | 31221 |
DOC MARCH
GARY COLVIN 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG P C Friedlieb & Mrs C A Friedlieb Form hard to fault. Comes off a 41 day let-up. Most recently came from midfield and won by a head at Canberra Cl1-Sw February 6 over 2000m defeating Stormzino carrying 59kg at $4. The race before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Wagga Bm58 on January 11 over 1800m, 0.9 len behind Dreamstone carrying 60kg at $3.80. Freshened and inclined to risk. |
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| 4 | 370x0 |
KING CORNELIUS
TAYNE FOSTER 6YO B/BR GELDING 61.0KG R J Parsons Second run back. First-up after 11 months second last of 12 at Echuca Bm62 on March 8 over 1400m, 10 len behind Fire Tribe with 58.5kg at $151. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Taree Bm58 on September 24 2024 over 1412m, 9 len behind Who Ever Thought with 59.5kg at $41. This looks a tough assignment. |
3 JAKE DUFFY |
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| 5 | 90257 |
MENZAH ONE
MICHAEL TRAVERS 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG M Travers, K Harris, Ms M J Hayward & Mrs S Hardacre Dual acceptor. Last start 7th of 13 at Wagga Cl1-Sw on February 28 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Bottas with 59kg at $8.50. The start before that 5th of 14 at Wagga Ctry Bm58 on February 16 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Bonnie Murringo carrying 61kg at $16. Prepared to risk in this line-up. |
9 BLAIKE MCDOUGALL |
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| 6 | 13172 |
STAR BLING
NICK OLIVE 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 60.0KG N J Olive Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 10 at Sapphire Coast Ctry Bm58 on March 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; neck behind Fire And Gemstone with 59.5kg at $6. The start before that ran last of 7 at Canberra Bm65 on February 20 over 1600m, 5 len behind Miss Stalwart carrying 56.5kg at $9. Decent chance to go one better. |
8 CORIAH KEATINGS |
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| 7 | 35521 |
UNDER THE HAT
GERALD EGAN 5YO BAY MARE 59.0KG G Egan, G Harper, J Harper, S Haberecht, R Krupa, S Flack, P Gooden, N Fairman & L & G Fairman Racing well recently. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Corowa Cl2 March 7 over 1600m defeating Wish You Were Here carrying 53.5kg at $5.50. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track Bm58 on February 23 over 1600m, on rain affected going; nose behind Sound Of Jura with 55.5kg at $4.60. Draws well and another big run is in store. |
4 BRITTANY BUTTON |
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| 8 | 23112 |
BELNERA
PETER J MORGAN 5YO BROWN MARE 58.0KG Mrs J M Picker Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Wagga Ctry Bm58 on February 16 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Bonnie Murringo carrying 57.5kg at $5. The race before that won by a nose at Wagga Cl1-Sw January 26 over 1600m defeating Menzah One carrying 57kg at $4.60. Racing well and is a chance to bounce. |
1 CARLY FRATER |
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| 9 | 0x095 |
DARKEN
NATALIE JARVIS 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Thorotek (Mgr: Mrs N K Jarvis), P Harrison, J Smith, Rea Racing (Mgr: P Rea), K Russell, Ms K Wightman, R B Hodgkinson, P Lowes, B J Evans, T W Elphick, M J Jordan, D R Carlyon, B E Heinjus, D S Hurst, Mrs S J Hurst, S J Buckingham, Mrs K J Buckingham, J C Scheide, D J Turner & A M James At the latest run 5th of 12 at Wagga Bm58 on March 12 over 1400m, 2 len behind Spread The Love carrying 57kg at $101. The start before that second last of 10 at Wagga Bm58 on February 16 over 1600m, 10 len behind Think I Do carrying 58kg at $61. Can improve again. Good enough last time to consider. |
2 TEAGHAN MARTIN |
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| 10 | 61327 |
GUSTAV
J W SCOBIE 5YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG J W Scobie & Ms K M Blay Most recently eased back early on 7th of 13 at Wagga Ctry Bm58 on February 28 over 1400m, 5 len behind Lang Park with 59kg at $19. The race before that 2nd of 7 at Tumut Tumutcup Bm74 on February 7 over 1400m, slow going 1.3 len behind Astunner with 55kg at $14. Looking to others on this occasion. |
7 B VALE |
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| 11 | 28434 |
SIR SUBLIME
THERESA BATEUP 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Miss T M Bateup, Emanem (Mgr: Miss M H A Briet), E S Spooner, Ms S P Toogood, I C Gleeson, W A Wilkins, R M Morgan, D C Foley, N J W Kennedy, R P Tweedie, D J Plevey, J C Glover, C G Glover, Mrs R M Mant, M Mant, T J Wilson & G J Toogood Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 11 at Cowra Bm58 on March 9 over 1700m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Take The Chance with 57.5kg at $6. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Goulburn Bm58 on February 12 over 1600m, head behind Mystic Diva carrying 57.5kg at $12. Should be around the mark. |
11 QUAYDE KROGH |
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SUNROE
DOUG GORREL 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG D J Gorrel, Miss K E Gorrel, D E Tout, M P Hay, T Egan, F A Egan, K L Smith, M A Elphick, Miss J E Smith, M Sheather, J M Brayne, S M Sanbrook & J W Elphick At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 12 at Corowa Cl2 on March 7 over 1600m, 6 len behind Under The Hat carrying 55kg at $18. The race before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 12 at this track Bm58 on February 23 over 1600m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Sound Of Jura with 58kg at $17. Prepared to risk on recent form. |
10 MS MOLLY BOURKE |
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TIMELESS GRACE
LUKE PEPPER 3YO B/BR FILLY 56.0KG Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby), M J Cameron, Dekka & Bice (Mgr: N W Bice), D Horne, D R Kleidon, Ms VI Latimore, K J Nichols, M W Powell, Tribald (Mgr: R J Herbert), B E Wright, Darby Racing Mornington Mist No. 2 (Mgr: S G Darby), Mrs K L Kleidon, T Whelan, T P Allan & Mrs Karen Anne Mornement At the latest run 2nd of 12 at Wagga Bm58 on March 12 over 1400m, head behind Spread The Love carrying 56kg at $14. The run before that 5th of 11 at Canberra Cl1 on February 20 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Cifonelli carrying 55kg at $21. Rates strongly on the latest and has to be kept safe. |
13 JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE |
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| 14 | 70x00 |
JUST LIKE LIAM
GARRY WORSNOP 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG G Worsnop Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 14 at Wagga Ctry Bm58 on February 16 over 1400m, 7 len behind Bonnie Murringo carrying 57.5kg at $26. Second run from a spell 10th of 13 at Wagga Ctry Bm58 on February 28 over 1400m, 7 len behind Lang Park carrying 53.5kg at $31. Fully tested again. |
12 FAITH COLLINS |
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