Casino 08 Aug 2026
GOING: S(5)
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THE BOB SMALL MEMORIAL BRIDLE BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP 1900m Track: GOOD4 Clouds (Max: 21) Rail: True . |
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They look to roll along early with Ottoman Empire and Seething Chuck leading the charge. DIVINE EFFORT (4) progressed nicely last time out to finish just a nose from the winner in second over 2220m at Grafton after being prominent at the corner. Finds a suitable assignment and can find winning form. OUR SPARKY (9) made progress last time out, finishing third when she made late ground at the end of 1630m at Grafton. Finds the right race this time and can get the job done. OTTOMAN EMPIRE (7) was thereabouts last time out when fifth over 1700m at Grafton after he was prominent throughout. The extra journey should play into his hands. Poses a significant threat. MAD ANA (1) will find this a fair but easier and gets an important 2kg claimer on in Spokes, who has saluted aboard prior. SUGGESTED PLAY: Divine Effort to win.
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| 1 | x9088 |
MAD ANA
MICHAEL MORRISON 5YO BAY MARE 63.0KG M A K Morrison, C Mirgis, B L Hannon, M Sommer, P W Traill, Beddalife 2 (Mgr: P Beddoe), Snr K M Kelly, Mrs H M Kendler, G T Stephenson, K G Caldow, B J Leonard, S Antczak, Mrs C White, G S Curtiss & J Lolesi At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 8 at Gold Coast Cl5 on July 25 over 1800m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Moonshine Run with 53kg at $41. The race before that from last on the turn ran last of 8 at Ipswich Bm65 on July 8 over 2000m, slow going 3 len behind Stranglehold with 54kg at $21. Expect improvement on recent effort. |
9 GRADY SPOKES |
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| 2 | 323x0 |
AYASAKI
ETHAN ENSBY 5YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG M R Graham Second run back. First-up after seven months ran second last of 11 at Grafton 4yo+ Cl2 on July 15 over 1600m, 8 len behind Jason Darren with 55kg at $51. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Gold Coast Cl1-Sw on October 18 over 1800m, 6 len behind Amahni's Girl carrying 60kg at $61. That run was a bit plain so prefer him later on. |
1 VIOLET SOULSBY |
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| 3 | 55x68 |
EXPLOSIVE POWER
ALLAN CHAU 5YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG C Y Cheng Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 6th of 9 at Beaudesert Cg&E 0 - 58 on June 26 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Mister Selfie with 59.5kg at $16. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Ipswich Cg&E 0 - 58 on July 16 over 1350m, 5 len behind Rosa Kiss with 57.5kg at $31. Hard to enthuse. |
14 AMELIA HEINRICH |
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| 4 | 13642 |
DIVINE EFFORT
SAMANTHA MCGUREN 5YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG Ms S McGuren, D R Blair & B J McFarlane Racing well recently. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Grafton Cl1-Sw on July 12 over 2220m, nose behind Frictional Force with 56kg at $6. Before that 4th of 8 at Grafton Cl1-Sw on June 6 over 2245m, slow going 3 len behind Thundering Falcon carrying 56kg at $6. Expected to be in the finish again. |
3 GRACE PALMER |
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| 5 | 212x8 |
MAHUIKA MAROI
ETHAN ENSBY 5YO BLACK MARE 61.0KG Ms J K Cole, Ms J V Borg, Miss A M Reid, D C Tripp, C Turner, M C Young, P Campbell, Mrs G Brooke, Ms D Melnyk, ETE Racing No.2 (Mgr: Mrs L M Burnett) & Big Arms Racing (Mgr: G C Hargreaves) Second run back. First-up after seven months 8th of 11 at Grafton 4yo+ Cl2 on July 15 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Jason Darren carrying 55kg at $31. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Grafton Ctry Mdn on November 5 over 1700m, long-neck behind Da Silva Gold carrying 55kg at $5.50. Rates highly and can do much better this time. |
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| 6 | 32810 |
MIMESSI
PADDY CUNNINGHAM 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG P J & K A Cunningham & Miss S Cunningham Most recently 10th of 12 at Grafton Bm58 on July 19 over 3120m, slow going 10 len behind Legs Power with 57kg at $18. Before that came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Tamworth Bm58 July 3 over 2100m on a heavy track defeating Lots To Love with 55kg at $19. Has ability and can make amends. |
6 JULIET PARTRIDGE |
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| 7 | 15795 |
OTTOMAN EMPIRE
J I HERRIOT 7YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG J I Herriot Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Grafton Ctry Bm58 on July 19 over 1700m, slow going 2.25 len behind Venom Wolf with 57kg at $12. The run before that did the work up front then tired 9th of 11 at Grafton Cup Prel on July 5 over 2230m, slow going 4.5 len behind Rock The Machine with 56kg at $71. Rates highly and is one of the major players. |
4 JODI WORLEY |
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| 8 | 22269 |
SEETHING CHUCK
KAREN OWEN 9YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG A Leopold & Ms L C Leopold At the latest run 9th of 12 at Taree Bm58 on July 21 over 1614m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Argerich carrying 57kg at $19. The race before that 6th of 11 at Port Macquarie Bm50 on July 4 over 1808m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Farraige with 59.5kg at $5. Looks safely held. |
10 MADELINE OWEN |
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| 9 | 25463 |
OUR SPARKY
OWEN GLUE 6YO GREY MARE 59.0KG Vincent Park (Mgr: J V Donnelly) Most recently 3rd of 13 at Grafton Cl1 on July 24 over 1630m, 3 len behind He Is The Kiss with 53.5kg at $8.50. The race before that 6th of 13 at Grafton Ctry Cl1 on July 16 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Satin And Cash carrying 55kg at $21. Made headway last time. Capable on her day and looks well placed. |
5 ARCHIE MCCOLM |
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| 10 | 01980 |
KOOJAN
RUBY CHATTERTON 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG R G Chatterton, L P A McHardy, W G Backhouse & Miss T Banks Last start ran last of 12 at Grafton Bm58 on July 19 over 3120m, on a slow track; 35 len behind Legs Power with 56kg at $81. The start before that got back early 8th of 10 at Grafton Cl1-Sw on July 12 over 2220m, 7 len behind Frictional Force with 59kg at $51. Prepared to overlook. |
2 BEN LOOKER |
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| 11 | 36170 |
VIRGINIA BREEZES
LEO CLAPHAM 4YO BAY MARE 59.0KG S J Clapham, B Shedden, J Clapham, J E Lupton, A K Miller, Ms J Clapham, J Wotherspoon & Z Wotherspoon At the latest run 10th of 13 at Grafton Cl1 on July 24 over 1630m, 8 len behind He Is The Kiss with 52.5kg at $26. The run before that 7th of 11 at Grafton Gneas Prel on July 5 over 1420m, slow going 5.5 len behind Swag carrying 55kg at $71. Hard to enthuse. |
7 R SPOKES |
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| 12 | 5x303 |
MOTION A NATION
DAIKI CHUJO 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG JJ Racing Moana (Mgr: T Bito), Japanoz Moana (Mgr: T Bito), T Sato & Second Row Racing (Mgr: S Gill) At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Gold Coast Mdn-Sw on July 25 over 1700m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Coccinella carrying 56kg at $31. Before that got back early 11th of 14 at Grafton Ctry Mdn-Sw on July 12 over 1410m, 11 len behind You Are Mind with 57kg at $81. Will need to lift to feature in this line-up. |
11 MS YVETTE LEWIS |
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| 13 | 56x58 |
JUNOSTAR
DAIKI CHUJO 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG H Tomioka, R Matsumoto, T Ogawa, T Ogawa & K Shigiya Third-up today. First-up 5th of 14 at Grafton Ctry Mdn-Sw on July 12 over 1410m, 6 len behind You Are Mind carrying 57kg at $31. Last start got back early 8th of 10 at Grafton Mdn-Sw on July 24 over 1630m, slow going 9 len behind No Woman No Cry carrying 57kg at $6. Better than recent form suggests and she can improve sharply. |
8 KIRK MATHESON |
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| 14 | 63450 |
PRESSIPITATING
SAMANTHA MCGUREN 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Mrs A L Rimmer, J J Rimmer & T Rimmer At the latest run 10th of 12 at Grafton Super Mdn-Sw on July 15 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Aurora Effect with 57kg at $151. The start before that 5th of 11 at Grafton Ctry Mdn-Sw on July 5 over 1720m, slow going 4.5 len behind Awarded Glory with 57kg at $7.50. Can improve on the latest effort and gets her chance. |
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