Randwick   11 Jul 2026
 
GOING: H(9)

CACTUS IMAGING HANDICAP 1100m

Track: Heavy 9   Clouds (Max: 19)   Rail: +9m 1000m-W/Post, +8m Remainder. (Pent: 6.22)  

Benevac, Zoufame and Escargoes can settle forward in a race lacking a designated leader. Race decimated by scratchings. BENEVAC (1) is knocking on the door after three minor placings in tougher races and will relish Grima's 2kg claim. Had to work hard from the wide gate and the early effort told late with a close-up second over 1100m at Rosehill. Stalks the good tempo and can finish over the top of these. ZOUFAME (4) got the Maiden win out of the way in dominant fashion over 1100m at Warwick Farm in fast time first-up. Thrown in the deep end here and can give plenty of cheek again. ERNAUX (6) frustrating filly who drops in weight for this from a low draw. Hard fit and capable of taking a hand in the finish. ESCARGOES (5) best of the rest. SUGGESTED PLAY: Benevac looks ready to win.
1 0x322 BENEVAC
CIARON MAHER
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Dynamic Ladies (Mgr: Mrs F K Watt), Mrs K Coopersmith, Mrs J A Kayess, Mrs C Freeman, Ms J E Mors, Mrs B K Bennell, Mrs P Smith, Dr L Vaughan, Mrs V A Warton, Mrs K J Mitchell, Miss T L Mcmanus & Segenhoe Ladies (Mgr: Mrs S Grosvenor)
Dual acceptor. Racing well recently. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Rosehill 3yo Bm72 on June 27 over 1100m, on a slow track; nose behind Lighthouse Lass with 58.5kg at $4.60. The run before that 2nd of 13 at Rosehill 3&4yo Bm72 on June 13 over 1100m, slow going nose behind Shropshire Lad carrying 57kg at $9.50. Brings the best form and ready to win with the claimer on.
2
SIENNA GRIMA
White, Dynamic Syndications Logo, Red Cap
2 115x0 ALBANY ROAD
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
S P Hedge, Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd, P B Price, C J Leslie, A D Bowler, R El Daghl, H Tam, B D Charman, P J Nicol, Broadway Lane, R S Canceri, Mrs J A Canceri, R W Tierney, D Fodor, M G Donegan, A Figueiredo, Izzet Racing (Mgr: H Izzet), Myrrh, L J Gillings & L S Yeomans
Second run back. First-up after four months ran last of 12 at Rosehill 3yo Bm72 on June 27 over 1100m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Lighthouse Lass carrying 56.5kg at $21. Previously second-up won by a head at Canterbury Bm72 January 30 over 1100m defeating Agarwood with 55kg at $2.80. Looks a fair way off peak form and others are preferred.
8
ZAC WADICK
Crimson, Silver Epaulettes And Cuffs
3 115 SIR LES
CRAIG CARMODY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
C Carmody, Ms K E Harding, Mrs K S Carmody, M Spinola, J Cistulli & P Murphy
Returns from a 42-day let-up. Most recently faded in the straight 5th of 7 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on May 30 over 1100m, in the wet; 1.2 len behind All The Way Mae with 56.5kg at $2.70. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at Kembla Grange Mid Cl1 April 18 over 1000m in soft going defeating Queen's Rhapsody carrying 59.5kg at $1.35. Fitter now and can figure in the finish.
6
C LEVER
Red, White Polka Dots
4 2x3x1 ZOUFAME
BJORN BAKER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Bjorn Baker Racing (Mgr: B Baker), R S Canceri, Mrs J A Canceri, E C Malouf, F J Stevens, M K Virgo, S Ducat, J A Forrest, R G Mulcaster, D O'Neill, D L Roberts, J J Bushell, J L Dorney, J F Feil, N Hadley, D L Ludeman, A P Mahony, C J Quigley & S Elliot
Second-up today. Last outing favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.75 len at Warwick Farm Super Mdn-Sw June 24 over 1100m on a soft track defeating Farfetched with 59kg at $1.85. At only start last preparation 3rd of 14 at Gold Coast Mm Mdn on January 17 over 1100m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Melanite carrying 57kg at $11. Sure to go well again. Improver who can measure up again in this tougher contest.
4
K MCEVOY
Orange, Navy Blue Seams, Navy Sleeves With Orange Seams, Orange Cap With Navy Seams
5 52x11 ESCARGOES
BRAD WIDDUP
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Mulberry (Mgr: L Sheridan)
Third-up today. First-up favourite; won by 2.25 len at Hawkesbury Prov 3yo Mdn May 14 over 1100m in soft going defeating Smoke 'N' Darts carrying 58kg at $2.35. Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.1 len at Hawkesbury Prov Bm64 June 23 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Divo with 58.5kg at $1.90. Keep safe in this stronger contest.
5
TYLER SCHILLER
Gold And Black Stripes, Red Cross On Sleeves, Hooped Cap
6 02706 ERNAUX
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Resolute Racing (Mgr: Mrs C Stone Stewart), Coolmore (Mgr: T V Magnier), Westerberg (Mgr: M Ryan) & J Poulin
At the latest run 6th of 12 at Warwick Farm F&M Bm72 on June 24 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Mrs Maree carrying 59kg at $6.50. The race before that 10th of 13 at Rosehill F&M Bm78 on May 30 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Super Bright carrying 53kg at $9. Hard fit for this and will be strong late.
3
ZAC LLOYD
Black, Blue Resolute Racing Logo, Top Third And Sleeves, Black Hooped Sleeves And Cuffs, Logo On Cap
7 10x14 JARRITO
BJORN BAKER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Cressfield (Mgr: B W Neill) & Robrick Lodge (Mgr: G N White)
Third-up today. First-up came from midfield and won by 2 len at Randwick Kensington 3&4yo Bm64 June 10 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Lull with 58kg at $3.70. Second run from a spell raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Rosehill 3yo Bm72 on June 27 over 1100m, slow going 0.9 len behind Lighthouse Lass with 55.5kg at $9. Improving sprinting filly expected to feature.
7
RACHEL KING
Silver, Black Diamonds, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
8 564x3 POINT SCORE
AMANDA TURNER
3YO  BLACK  GELDING 54.0KG
M G Poletti, Ms A Turner, M S Hughes & G G Tully
Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 9 at Randwick Kensington 3&4yo Bm64 on June 10 over 1000m, slow going 3 len behind Jarrito carrying 59kg at $6. Previously second-up was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 1.0 len at Kembla Grange Cl1 October 13 over 1000m defeating Luskintyre with 55.5kg at $14. Down sharply in weight and will struggle against some of these.
1
A CALDER
Purple, Pale Blue Sash