Mount Gambier   10 Jun 2026
 
GOING: H(9)

Scott Group of Companies Benchmark 66 Handicap 1200m

Track: HVY9   Rain (Max: 16)   Rail: +3m Entire .  

Expecting a solid pace with Nosie By Nature, Eugenius and Port Louis leading the charge. AQUAHOLIC (10) showed good early dash first-up and led for most of the way, only to miss the bob on the line. Fitter now and is sure to take some catching. EL PASO CITIE (2) saluted stylishly at Naracoorte two runs ago and then was only just denied last time from making it two on the bounce. Has started two times at this course and distance and is yet to miss the placings. Bold showing anticipated. EUGENIUS (1) was a good winner two back at Gawler before struggling to play a role in town last time but the subsequent form around him is strong. Kept fresh for this and gets an important claim. Could easily atone. NOSIE BY NATURE (5) settled well back then came home powerfully to score by a neck over this trip at Mildura last time out. Need to include. SUGGESTED PLAY: Aquaholic to go one better.
1 8x718 EUGENIUS
MICHAEL MCCLEAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
P B Warren, D Dobe, P J Farrell, S Foxwell, D Healy, P O'Neil & R Fletcher
Returns from a 32-day let-up. Last start 8th of 15 at Morphettville 4yo+ Bm68 on May 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind I Am Velvet carrying 58kg at $26. The run before that won by a head at Gawler Cg&E Bm56 April 24 over 1200m defeating Maxildo with 60kg at $9.50. Worth another try back to this level.
8
JEMMA GUTTE
Maroon, Gold Stars Band, White Sleeves With Gold Seams, Gold Star Cap
2 32512 EL PASO CITIE
SUE MURPHY
6YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Ms S T Murphy, R W Brighton & Mrs M C Brighton
Form hard to fault. Last start raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at Casterton Bm70 on May 17 over 1200m, slow going 0.8 len behind Southern Crescent with 58kg at $15. The start before that won by 1.5 len at Naracoorte Bm64 April 19 over 1200m defeating Redwinelover carrying 59.5kg at $3.40. Have to take seriously.
1
CAMPBELL RAWILLER
White, Red Star, Black Sleeves, Red Cap
3 54111 TORI'S DEE
JAMIE EDWARDS
7YO  GREY  GELDING 60.0KG
Emsley Crew
On a three run winning streak. Last start won by 0.8 len at Hamilton 0-62 May 26 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Sacred Fort with 56kg at $4.40. The run before that won by 0.5 len at Stawell Bm56 May 18 over 1100m in heavy going defeating Lonely One carrying 57kg at $7. Among the main chances.
3
CHELSEA THOMPSON
Pink, Black Diamonds, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
4 3x11x JANDAMI
DARRYL DODSON
5YO  GR/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
D I Dodson, G M Bowyer, S J O'Rourke, J B O'Rourke & R J Wilson
Resuming after a break of 11 months. Finished off last preparation won by long-neck Warracknabeal 0 - 58 July 12 over 1600m slow track defeating Tarshin carrying 60kg at $3.30. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 1.0 len this track 2yo+ Mdn-Sw June 11 over 1411m on heavy track defeating Layin' Up with 58kg at $2.70. Among the chances.
10
KAYLA CROWTHER
Red, Pink Spots
5 x2451 NOSIE BY NATURE
AARON BAIN & NED TAYLOR
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
J Williams, J P Kennedy, T Johnston, M J Darvell, J Mercuri, M A Di Pietro, J Glen, T D L Seccull, J E Williams, D S Holt, D A Wilks, J Bell, P R Gowans, K M Breen, P J A Mccormack & P Darvell
Most recently won by a neck at Mildura Bm56 May 24 over 1200m defeating Volkano with 60kg at $3.80. The race before that led to the turn then faded 5th of 9 at Strathalbyn Cl1 on May 17 over 1100m, 2 len behind Taken To Task with 59.5kg at $3.50. Back in winning form and can go on with it now.
4
JACKSON MURPHY
Black, Red Vee And Cap
6 x2271 SHOUT ME
BOB & KANE POST
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs P Post, Mrs M Andrews, Z Trajkovski & J B Woodcock
At the latest run won by 1.0 len at Horsham Cg&E Bm56 May 19 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Rob The Bank carrying 60kg at $5.50. The start before that 7th of 10 at Stawell Bm56 on April 17 over 1107m, 7 len behind Icy Pole with 60kg at $11. Sure to be thereabouts.
6
D TOURNEUR
White, Gold And Black Sash, Black Cap
7 32451 PORT LOUIS
DENIS DAFFY & HARRIET PLACE
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
Miss H E Place, Miss L M P Place, A J Place, D F Daffy, A P Place, Mrs M B Place, G J Place, Mrs B V Place, T Roberts & J Stephens
At the latest run came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Hamilton 0 - 56 May 26 over 1100m on a heavy track defeating Stargust with 59.5kg at $5. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 13 at Ararat Cg&E 0 - 56 on May 9 over 1300m, slow going 3.5 len behind Royal Inference with 60kg at $9.50. In the mix.
7
HARRY GRACE
Green With Red Cap
8 9908x ALCOSHARE
KAYE EDWARDS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Ms K G Edwards, D G Edwards, Mrs M K Young, J J Gavin, Mrs A M Gavin & Mrs G McPherson
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Ararat Bm66 Hcp November 9 over 1600m, 8 len behind Super Snitch carrying 57kg at $13. When resuming last campaign third of 10 at Coleraine Bm66 September 26 over 1300m, 2 len behind Mister Businessman carrying 59.5kg at $4.20. Will take great benefit from this run.
9
JACK HILL
Light Blue, Black Shamrock And Seams, Black Cap
9 x773x KARASMATIC
ROBERT SCHULTZ
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
R G Schultz, B W Kennedy, Mrs M J McIntosh-Kennedy & Miss R L Gleed
Resuming. Finished off last preparation third in a small field at Kilmore Bm56 March 31 over 1607m, soft track; 5 len behind Wambeen carrying 61kg at $2. Previously first up; seventh of 9 at Pakenham Bm62 February 19 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Kokako with 59kg at $11. In the mix.
2
MS K WALTERS
Red, Black Stars And Armbands
10 624x2 AQUAHOLIC
RICHARD WILSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
T J Wilson, Mrs S M Wilson, S T Jackman, D A Lewis, Robe 19th Holers (Mgr: T Wilson), G M Hamlyn, S E Limbert, Glencoe Konnection (Mgr: B Shepheard), Ms J R Hughes, B D Wright, Mrs S Watson, K Minuzzo, Surf & Turf Racing (Mgr: P Cawthorne), J Kamp, R J Wilson, B K Stafford, Ms K Ahern & P Bettens
Second run back. First-up after four months rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 7 at this track Volcano on May 22 over 1200m, slow going nose behind Comic Hero carrying 54kg at $4.60. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Murray Bridge Bm58 on November 19 over 1400m, 5 len behind Full Of Courage with 60.5kg at $11. Can go one better with that run under his belt.
5
WILL PRICE
White, Tartan Sash And Sleeves, Black Cap
11 2x414 ATOMOVA
ADAM CHAMBERS
5YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
A J Chambers, G J Daffey, Mrs A J Daffey, Mrs M M Chambers, A B Chambers & J H Bligh
Most recently 4th in a small field at Hamilton 0-62 on May 26 over 1200m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Tori's Dee with 57.5kg at $7.50. The race before that settled well back; won by 2.25 len at Warrnambool 4yo+ Mdn-Sw May 7 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Flying Capital with 57.5kg at $5. Each-way player.
3
T P MADDEN
Navy Blue, Emerald Green Seams, White And Emerald Green Chevrons Sleeves