Moruya   04 Apr 2026
 
GOING: S(6)

CAMERONS H HARDWARE BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP 1200m

Track: SOFT 6   Rain (Max: 18)   Rail: True.  

Only a small field with Zeema likely to find a comfortable lead. ZEEMA (5) doesn't win out of turn but ran a strong race last time out when second over 950m at Cowra. Well placed and is sure to take a ton of beating. SELHURST PARK (3) never looked likely when getting too far back first-up at Goulburn. Is sure to have come on from that and will appreciate stepping out the additional 100m. Watch for sharp improvement. KARUTA KING (6) returns. Doesn't boast a strong fresh record but posses a good turn of foot on his day, so if he's close enough at the turn he can round them up. PROPHET TIME (4) has been well below his best of late. The rise in trip could unlock him. SUGGESTED PLAY: Zeema to win.
1 370x8 SURE INTENTIONS
RICHARD BUTLER
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 63.0KG
R A Butler, Mrs J A Campbell, M G Campbell, C V Edwards, M Stone, M J Salvatico, J D Simmons, M L Smith, R W Howie, A Valdes, S V Edwards, G R Olsen, G Crouch, G Davidge, Mrs S M Edwards & Mrs S Butler
Is first-up after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation 12th of 15 at Rosehill Highway-C3 December 7 over 1500m, 4 len behind Mount Bona carrying 54kg at $151. When resuming last campaign third of 12 at Nowra Bm66 October 19 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Can't Touch This with 53kg at $6.50. Best form gives him a decent chance.
4
Navy Blue, White Checked Sash, Gold Sleeves
2 34727 CUBAN RAIN
ROBERT & LUKE PRICE
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 63.0KG
K J Meadows, Mrs J L Meadows, M A Gooley, Ms H A O'Sullivan, A Jurd, Mrs N Jurd, D J Henry, Mrs V L Henry, D Henry, D J Scott, D Wright, G Barry, Mrs R Barry, Mrs K Gazy, M Pescud, Mrs K M Brennan, P W Cook, Henrys Racing (Mgr: J Henry), 2SR Racing (Mgr: S Mulally) & Two John's Racing (Mgr: J Henry)
Dual acceptor. Last start settled back and ran on when 7th of 9 at Kembla Grange Prov Cl1 on March 21 over 1400m, slow going 11 len behind Kitty Okay carrying 55kg at $8. The race before that 2nd of 8 at Nowra Cl1 on February 22 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Brave Xena carrying 58.5kg at $3.80. Hard to fault if at her best.
7
DALE COLE
White, Orange And Royal Blue Zig Zag Band, Orange Sleeves And Cap
3 680x8 SELHURST PARK
MICHAEL GATTY
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
M J Gatty, Ms M T Victory, K R Gatty, K Gatty & Dr M P Curtis
Second run back. First-up after five months got back early 8th of 10 at Goulburn Bm58 on March 22 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Molteuno with 57.5kg at $31. Previously second-up second last in a small field at this track Bm66 on January 17 2025 over 1010m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Starlight Girl carrying 57.5kg at $9.50. Can improve second-up to take a hand in the finish.
7
AMY MCLUCAS
White, Royal Blue Yoke, Hooped Sleeves
4 41750 PROPHET TIME
GRATZ VELLA
6YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
T A Corkhill, B T Corkhill, P B Corkhill, D B Maxwell, P E Corkhill & P J Morrissey
Most recently second last of 11 at Canberra 4yo+ Bm50 on March 25 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Into The Fire carrying 58kg at $12. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Goulburn Bm58 on March 10 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Wandaye with 54.5kg at $61. Prepared to overlook.
5
TEAGHAN MARTIN
Orange, Grey Stripes
5 60122 ZEEMA
FRANK CLEARY
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Mrs S P Cleary, F S Cleary, P J Phillips, Mrs C M Phillips, A W Ingold, Ms J Svirinas, Ms S Donohoe, G F Robbins, B H Carney, Mrs C M Stahlhut & G A Helliar
Dual acceptor. Form hard to fault. Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Cowra Bm58 on March 9 over 950m, 1.75 len behind Falcon Gold with 55.5kg at $13. The start before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 10 at Queanbeyan Bm50 on February 17 over 1200m, long-neck behind Bon Elton with 58.5kg at $3.40. Racing well and can break through this time.
4
R BENSLEY
Green And Purple Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
6 3414x KARUTA KING
LYNDA BUNDY
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
T Bundy
Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at Queanbeyan Bm58 November 28 over 1460m, 2.25 len behind Luna Angel with 55kg at $6. Previously first up; eighth of 10 at this track Ctry Cl1 October 3 over 1010m, 3 len behind Smashing Lulu carrying 55kg at $101. Can pounce on them late.
3
A LAYT
Pink, Pale Blue Panel, Pink Cap
7 9307x MORE STYLISH
LYNNE MORRISON
4YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
Lynne Morrison
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at this track Bm58 June 27 over 1010m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Selhurst Park carrying 55kg at $5.50. Previously first up; fifth of 9 at Rockhampton Cl3-Sw November 29 2024 over 1050m, soft track; 7 len behind Little Miss Belle with 55kg at $7.50. Expecting a bright start to the campaign with her good fresh record.
2
JACK MARTIN
Yellow With Maroon Star, Yellow Cap With Maroon Star
8 x7154 BABY DAISY
NELL FOLEY
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Miss N Foley
At the latest run 4th of 11 at Canberra 4yo+ Bm50 on March 25 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Into The Fire with 58.5kg at $13. The run before that 5th of 8 at Goulburn Ctry Cl1 on March 10 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Cruizingthestars carrying 52kg at $31. In good order this prep and certainly worth another chance.
6
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
White, Red Yoke, Black And Red Striped Sleeves, White Cap
9 867x6 BEOGRAD BOY
JOHN ROLFE
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs J L Rolfe, J Rolfe, Miss S A Rolfe, J A Rolfe & B W Rolfe
Second run back. First-up after two months 6th of 10 at Goulburn Bm58 on March 22 over 1100m, slow going 5.5 len behind Molteuno with 55kg at $201. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Cootamundra Ctry Bm58 on October 5 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Tillman with 57.5kg at $151. Hard to get too confident until he shows a little more.
1
ELLEN HENNESSY
Rainbow Checks
10 27469 BIG STEVE
ANITA WALDER
8YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs A Walder, D A Walder, R W Crawford, R Joseph, K Scott & A R Mizzi
At the latest run ran last of 9 at Sapphire Coast Bm58 on March 30 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Kool Bird with 55kg at $101. The run before that ran last in a small field at Yass Pic Trophy on February 28 over 1100m, 6 len behind Human Shield carrying 62kg at $4.40. Prepared to risk.
6
MS ROBYN FREEMAN
Lime Green, Gold Flying Kangaroo, Striped Sleeves