Albury 29 Jun 2026
GOING: H(9)
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BORDER BANDAG BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1600m Track: HEAVY 9 Rain (Max: 13) Rail: +6.5m 1200m - 350m, Cutaway Applies, +3m Remainder. |
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Solid tempo likely with Forte Cheval, Cayman Island and Slippery Thinker prominent. SHEER LUNACY (4) finally drawn a decent gate fourth-up in a winnable contest. Chipped away late with a respectable seventh over 1500m at Ballarat. Adept in all conditions and can race much closer today. Hard to hold out. STRATEGIC DEFENSE (12) best performance in some time when she ploughed through the heavy going to secure second over 1600m at this track. All her form is at this track and looks ready to win in this suitable race. FORTE CHEVAL (1) trained locally and steps up to the 1600m for the first time. Won well two-back, then went out early and folded up in the straight with a poor seventh over 1400m at this track. No shock to see him bounce back. FROZEN TIDE (3) fitter after two runs back and finds an easier contest today. never comfortable on the Pakenham Synthetic track with a battling eighth over this trip. Likely improver with top-three prospects SUGGESTED PLAY: Sheer Lunacy can get the better of these from the low draw.
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FORTE CHEVAL
DONNA SCOTT 4YO B/BR GELDING 62.0KG M Doyle At the latest run led to the turn then faded 7th of 10 at this track Cl2 on June 16 over 1400m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Demi God with 59kg at $2.70. Before that favourite; came from midfield and won by a head at Corowa Ctry Cl2 June 1 over 1400m in soft going defeating Just Hear Me Out with 58kg at $4.60. Prepared to overlook the latest run, each way contender. |
11 BLAIKE MCDOUGALL |
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| 2 | x7451 |
SPIETATA
HANNA POWELL 4YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG M J McMahon Last start won by a long-neck at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw June 14 over 1590m in the wet defeating Sir Basil carrying 59.5kg at $12. The start before that 5th of 9 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on April 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Il Patrigno carrying 59.5kg at $26. Handles the going and can play a big role again. |
9 JAKE DUFFY |
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| 3 | 99x78 |
FROZEN TIDE
SHANE FLIEDNER 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG S Fliedner, G Chapman, P Coventry, Miss A Clark, W Humphreys, G Risa, D Christie, L Chapman, N Moles, Ms K Lee, J Williams, M Barnes, Bush And City (Mgr: R Palczak), Big Show (Mgr: A Rickard), Flaming Hay Bale, Dub Racing (Mgr: P Podbury), Intags Titc (Mgr: C Intagliata) & Bendigo Classic Racing Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 10 at Kilmore Bm56 on June 1 over 1457m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Moonbolt with 61.5kg at $7. Last start from last on the turn 8th of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm62 on June 15 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Love Sparkles carrying 58kg at $14. Can turn things around in this easier contest. |
12 LOGAN MCNEIL |
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| 4 | 6x657 |
SHEER LUNACY
BEN BRISBOURNE 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG P A Anthony, P J De Witte, T E Spokes, W C McHoul, G W Rohleder, M J Whitty, Mrs A S Kennedy, T N Harkness, D Harris & G A Harkness At the latest run got back early 7th of 11 at Ballarat 0 - 62 on June 12 over 1500m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Big Rooster with 58.5kg at $26. The race before that 5th of 13 at Geelong Bm62 on May 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Princing with 59kg at $101. Should be at peak fitness now and is among the chances from the good gate. |
2 LACHLAN KING |
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| 5 | 47328 |
CAYMAN ISLAND
SHANE BLOOMFIELD 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Ms R J Tatham Most recently raced on the pace before fading 8th of 11 at Wagga Cl1-Sw on June 21 over 1600m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Soho Princess carrying 57.5kg at $3. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at this track Bm66 on May 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Super Paradise carrying 56kg at $5.50. Fitter now and return to form. |
1 DALE COLE |
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| 6 | 66516 |
INFER
TOBY LAKE 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Goldfields Racing (Mgr: T A Lake) Most recently favourite; won by 1.75 len at Swan Hill 4yo+ Mdn-Sw June 7 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Cheers To Us with 59.5kg at $2.70. The race before that 5th of 14 at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 22 over 1550m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Giddy Up Bankcheck with 58kg at $7. Tougher task ahead this time. |
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CHEAP GAS
Sam Piper 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG D C Piper, Mrs S L Piper, J C Piper, S Piper & Mrs H E Booth At the latest run ran last of 12 at Corowa Bm58 on June 1 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Legendary Diva carrying 59kg at $91. The race before that 7th of 10 at Corowa Ctry Bm58 on May 11 over 1200m, 4 len behind Mctominay carrying 59.5kg at $31. Has to lift. |
13 CASSIDY HILL |
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| 8 | 0x513 |
REGAL REGGIE
DAVID O'PREY 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG T R Ryan, P O'neill, R C O'neill, Dolittle (Mgr: K J Little), E D Jones, M Jones, I Jones, B Hughes, S Wright, Mrs R Wright, Out Of The Blue (Mgr: Mrs L R Rafferty), B Tarlinton, F J Percy, Mrs K D Percy, Ms A Schultz, D Hodgson, P T O'Loughlin, Mrs L M O'Loughlin, P J Morris & DJ O'Prey Racing well recently. At the latest run came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track Cl2 on June 16 over 1400m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Demi God carrying 55kg at $31. The run before that won by a long-neck at Corowa Mdn-Sw June 1 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Saraya with 59kg at $10. Sure to be thereabouts. |
4 BRENDAN WARD |
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| 9 | 77873 |
SWINGING HIGH
MICHAEL TRAVERS 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 58.0KG Ms D K Hamlin Most recently 3rd of 9 at this track Ctry Bm58 on June 16 over 1600m, on a wet track; 2.25 len behind Just Like Liam carrying 58kg at $4. Before that 7th of 13 at Dubbo F&M Bm58 on June 5 over 1300m, in the wet; 4 len behind Kelilah carrying 60.5kg at $6.50. Won't be far away. |
5 DAMON BUDLER |
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| 10 | 03350 |
SUNDROP
SHANE BLOOMFIELD 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG P M Knight Returns from a 34-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 14 at this track Bm66 on May 26 over 1600m, slow going 12 len behind Super Paradise carrying 55kg at $31. The start before that ran second last in a small field at Corowa Bm66 on May 11 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Star Blazer carrying 55kg at $7.50. Might struggle again. |
8 MITCHELL AITKEN |
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| 11 | 14159 |
SLIPPERY THINKER
JAMIE GIBBONS 3YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Miss K M Gibbons, D Reid, R M Gibbons, B C Reid, Mrs T A Reid, Ms L M Hughes, M Mills, P J Haggarty, S McGinty & Mrs J McGinty Most recently 9th of 12 at Seymour Bm62 on June 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Zentorno carrying 54kg at $151. Before that 5th of 11 at Deniliquin Cl2 on April 25 over 1400m, 5 len behind Fleet Destination with 57kg at $5.50. Prepared to risk him again today. |
3 JAMIE GIBBONS |
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| 12 | 60562 |
STRATEGIC DEFENSE
DONNA SCOTT 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG D J Clarke, J A Honeychurch, Ms T M Mooring, L J honehchurch, D J Honeychurch, S W Withers, S K Homann, B J Merrall, T Sutton, N Wilson, S Boulton & T J Ford Most recently 2nd of 9 at this track Ctry Bm58 on June 16 over 1600m, on heavy track; 1.75 len behind Just Like Liam carrying 56.5kg at $3.50. Before that 6th of 14 at this track Bm66 on May 26 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Super Paradise with 55kg at $15. Should run well again. |
7 C J PARISH |
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| 13 | 42531 |
JUST LIKE LIAM
GARRY WORSNOP 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG G Worsnop Most recently came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at this track Ctry Bm58 June 16 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Strategic Defense carrying 55kg at $7. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at this track Bm58 on May 26 over 2000m, slow going neck behind Hells Spirit carrying 55kg at $8.50. Back in form but this is no easier. |
14 BRITTANY BUTTON |
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| 14 | 900x4 |
DESERT OPAL
KYM DAVISON 4YO BR/BL GELDING 56.0KG K A Davison, M T Erdeljac, Mitchell Park Racing (Mgr: G N Harrison), Theox74 (Mgr: L R Clarke), N J Groch, Mrs V F Groch, B Winter, Miss G Schulz, Miss A Schulz, Miss S Schulz, T G Davidson, D A Jones, C R Conway, G R Winter & Mrs S M Winter Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after six months 4th of 11 at Narrandera Bm50 on June 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Tomanado carrying 57.5kg at $11. Previously second-up eased back early on 9th of 12 at Gundagai Cl1 on November 14 over 1400m, 4 len behind Hip Hip Ole carrying 54.5kg at $15. Looking to others on this occasion. |
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| 15 | 99957 |
SLEEPER
PETER DONNELLY 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG P Donnelly & Mrs J Donnelly Most recently 5th of 11 at Wagga Cl1-Sw on June 21 over 1600m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Soho Princess with 59kg at $91. The start before that ran second last of 10 at Wagga Bm58 on June 4 over 2000m, in the wet; 13 len behind Mr Tadashi with 55kg at $151. Hard to make a case. |
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