Taree 14 Aug 2026
GOING: S(5)
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SYNERGY RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TRADIES CUP BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 2000m Track: Soft 5 Clear (Max: 18) Rail: True. |
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Mr Villa and Firealarm look to bowl along in front. EXORBITANT MISS (5) improving mare who looks well placed over the 2000m. Savaged the line for a tough win over 1750m at Muswellbrook. Suitably placed in this contest and adept in all conditions. MR VILLA (13) has a handy record at this course and stretches out to this distance for the first time. Back in trip on the heavy surface with a respectable third over 1614m at this track. Expecting a bold showing from the low gate. DARK JUSTICE (3) close to a win and gives the indication he will relish this trip. Stalked the speed for a narrow second over 1812m at Port Macquarie. Only has to hold that form to go close. CALEDONIAN (4) trained on the track and is racing in good order this time in. Was specked late in betting with a fast finishing third over 1600m at Coffs Harbour in C2 grade. Leading player in this suitable race. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 5,13,3,4.
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MORTLAKE
ALICIA WILLICK 5YO BAY GELDING 63.0KG Mrs A A Willick-McDonald Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at this track on July 9 over 1412m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Antilopini with 57.5kg at $16. Second run from a spell 8th of 12 at Port Macquarie on July 31 over 1509m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Moana Gold with 60.5kg at $26. Disappointing of late and looks safely held. |
3 GRADY SPOKES |
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| 2 | x6664 |
SOUND AND VISION
KAREN OWEN 10YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Mrs K M Owen & E J Quilty Last start 4th of 12 at Quirindi on August 4 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Heapy's Legacy with 59.5kg at $20. The race before that 6th of 11 at Grafton on July 19 over 1700m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Venom Wolf carrying 60kg at $12. Will need to improve sharply. |
7 LIBERTY SMYTH |
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| 3 | 67322 |
DARK JUSTICE
KRIS LEES 4YO BR/BL GELDING 60.0KG Roman Racing (Mgr: A Carusi), Mrs K L Lees, A P Agius, J F Nisbet, Dr O K Chan, A M Holst, B Seldon, A Carnevale, M T Maloney, A Quested, A Carusi, G Seto, G Moliterno, N E Chaplin & K J James Form hard to fault. Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Port Macquarie on July 31 over 1812m, on a slow track; nose behind Mamma Mia with 57.5kg at $3. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Scone on July 10 over 1700m, slow going 0.8 len behind Maples carrying 58.5kg at $31. Rates highly and looks hard to hold out. |
1 WILLIAM STANLEY |
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| 4 | 35353 |
CALEDONIAN
KAREN OWEN 5YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG Mrs K M Owen & E J Quilty At the latest run 3rd of 13 at Coffs Harbour on August 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Vixenette carrying 55kg at $4.80. Before that from last on the turn 5th of 10 at Scone on July 10 over 1700m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Maples with 58.5kg at $13. Has ability and trips suits on the back-up. |
12 MADELINE OWEN |
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| 5 | 12351 |
EXORBITANT MISS
JEREMY GASK 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 58.0KG MJ Abdallah Returns from a 38-day let-up. At the latest run won by a head at Muswellbrook on July 7 over 1750m in soft going defeating Bridego with 57kg at $6.50. Before that 5th of 10 at Narromine on June 22 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 2.75 len behind Sellinya carrying 57kg at $2.70. Well placed. Excellent prospects in this suitable race. |
9 RORY HUTCHINGS |
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| 6 | 31136 |
FARRAIGE
DALE WAGSTAFF 6YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG Flyby Racing (Mgr: Ms R L Bolton) Most recently ran second last of 7 at Canterbury on July 22 over 1900m, slow going 8 len behind Velaris carrying 54kg at $91. The run before that 3rd of 7 at Dubbo on July 13 over 2200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Godwits carrying 58kg at $3.10. Place preferred. |
10 P GRAHAM |
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| 7 | x7937 |
QUEEN TAVANE
LEE & CHERIE CURTIS 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Mystery Downs (Mgr: F W Cook), Mrs C M Cook, Ms T Marchant, G P Bull, S D Tesoriero, Mrs S Tesoriero, Ms C E Curtis, Mrs M G Smith, The Hills Boys (Mgr: S Dalton), A R Davison, Ms L J Watson & B S Jewell |
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| 8 | 03717 |
ARGERICH
PETER CHEERS 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Mrs B Cheers & P Cheers Most recently sat on the pace before fading 7th of 12 at Port Macquarie on July 31 over 1509m, slow going 5 len behind Moana Gold with 55kg at $16. The run before that came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track on July 21 over 1614m in heavy going defeating Yorikiri with 54kg at $21. Prepared to work around. |
6 LEE MAGORRIAN |
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| 9 | 57427 |
LONE STAR DREAM
ALLAN KEHOE 6YO GR/BL GELDING 57.0KG Miss M J Basson At the latest run 2nd of 12 at Quirindi on August 4 over 2000m, 0.5 len behind Heapy's Legacy with 56.5kg at $5.50. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at this track on July 21 over 2018m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Smokey Saint with 59kg at $8.50. Will need further improvement to trouble these. |
12 SHANNEN LLEWELLYN |
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| 10 | 56860 |
QUICK BUCK
GLEN MILLIGAN 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG G R Milligan, Mrs V P Milligan, C J Swadling & P D Braude Pty Ltd (Mgr:Dr P D Braude) At the latest run 10th of 12 at Quirindi on August 4 over 2000m, 8 len behind Heapy's Legacy carrying 58kg at $26. The race before that 6th of 12 at this track on July 21 over 1614m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Argerich carrying 58.5kg at $26. Others rate better. |
2 ZAC WADICK |
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| 11 | x9350 |
CHARMED DESTINY
JOHN A SPRAGUE 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Mrs K L Sprague & J A Sprague Last start ran second last of 12 at this track on July 21 over 1614m, in the wet; 13 len behind Argerich with 57.5kg at $31. The run before that 5th of 11 at Port Macquarie on July 4 over 1506m, slow going 3.5 len behind Spring Blossom with 58kg at $31. Tested again. |
13 TEIGHAN WORSNOP |
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| 12 | 67709 |
DEEP DRIVE
TERRY EVANS 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG T Evans, Ms J M Ahlstrom, D Marsh, Mrs L G Dillon, A M Dillon, D Petrie, Mrs M Petrie, T J Evans, Ms V Shaw, S J Hart, B T Williams, R C Delaney, A S Burns & S L Burns Most recently eased back early on 9th of 12 at Port Macquarie on July 31 over 1509m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Moana Gold carrying 57kg at $21. The race before that ran second last of 11 at Port Macquarie on July 4 over 1506m, slow going 6 len behind Spring Blossom with 58kg at $26. Not at this stage. |
4 MOLLIE FITZGERALD |
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| 13 | x3023 |
MR VILLA
GAYE BALL 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG M A Winkler, K W Brett, Mrs J M Winkler, The Roughies (Mgr: N J Woods), Sippin (Mgr: T Smith), Dr G K Winkler, Miss L A Winkler, D A Henry, C S Barrow, Miss L M Winkler, Mrs S P Winkler, T P Longmore & Eden Racing (Mgr: Mrs K M Johnston) Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on July 21 over 1614m, on a wet track; 1.0 len behind Argerich carrying 56kg at $8.50. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Port Macquarie on July 4 over 1808m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Farraige carrying 60kg at $12. Going well and is one of the leading chances. |
5 BEN LOOKER |
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| 14 | 77x67 |
FIREALARM
DAMIEN SMITH 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG J A Waters & J Waters Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily ran second last of 7 at Muswellbrook on July 26 over 1500m, 9 len behind Avista carrying 53kg at $101. Last start 7th of 13 at Quirindi on August 4 over 1600m, 7 len behind Immortal Rose with 57kg at $15. Not going well enough. Not keen. |
8 AMELIA HEINRICH |
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| 15 | x0f86 |
HARDASH
PETER CHEERS 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs B Cheers & P J Cheers Dual acceptor. Most recently 6th of 10 at Port Macquarie on July 31 over 1812m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Mamma Mia carrying 59kg at $101. The run before that ran last of 8 at this track on July 21 over 2018m, on a wet track; 21 len behind Smokey Saint carrying 59kg at $71. Looking to others. |
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