Tuncurry 11 Sep 2026
GOING: G(3)
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FORSTER BOWLING CLUB COUNTRY BOOSTED BENCHMARK 58 SHOWCASE HANDICAP 1400m Track: GOOD3 Rain (Max: 18) Rail: True. |
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Genuine tempo from Nikody's Binks leading Whiskers. DREYMON (4) battled away well enough when finishing sixth in provincial company at Newcastle-Beaumont just over 2 weeks ago, and his good form prior all came at this level. He has a handy gate and is expected to be among the hardest to beat in this. WANDJAD (3) finished ahead of the top pick in the same race when having his second start of a new prep. He is peaking at the right time and has won his only start here. Each-way value. READY AND LUCKY (1) is a consistent mare at this level in this area, and with the aid of a 2kg claim, she is set to put her best hoof forward. Include in all top 4 combos. EXPLOSIVE TYCOON (2) has been edging towards an overdue win this prep, and his effort for second in a tougher grade was solid enough for this more modest assignment. Stick with him. NIKODY'S BINKS (8) has been a beaten favourite in 2 starts since leading all the way to win his maiden at Taree in late June. He cops a tough gate but is worth another chance. SUGGESTED PLAY: Dreymon can win this.
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| 1 | 63455 |
READY AND LUCKY
LOU MARY 6YO BROWN MARE 61.0KG Roving Investments Racing (Mgr: M J Primmer), D R Nelson, Mrs J Matijevic, J Weir, L Stuart, E Poulis, Mrs E E Poulis, M Stuart, Mrs N Stuart, Mrs M Pudja, N Pudja, S P Loane, Z Matijevic, Mrs L Tzanetopoulas & Mrs A Zec At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 in a Bm66 at Scone on August 17 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Varuni with 58kg at $3. The start before that 5th of 16 in a Highway-C3 at Rosehill on June 27 over 1500m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Portofino with 54.5kg at $13. Rates highly today can run a much improved race. |
12 DEON LE ROUX |
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| 2 | x7342 |
EXPLOSIVE TYCOON
TONY BALL 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs B A Ball, M A Ball, K J Ball, Ratpack Racing (Mgr: M J Stone), J C Haisell, R W C Mills & Ms J A Mills Recent form sound. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 in a Cl3 at Taree on August 31 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Great Idea with 55kg at $16. The start before that 4th of 9 in a Ctry Bm58 at this track on August 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Mosgiel Crystal with 58kg at $11. Has ability and can run a forward race. |
8 PAIGE FERGUSSON-SMITH |
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| 3 | 59x75 |
WANDJAD
WAYNE WILKES 7YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Ms J R Baker Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 7th of 12 in a Ctry Cl3 at Scone on July 10 over 1100m, slow going 5.5 len behind Occult carrying 55kg at $13. Second run from a spell 5th of 11 in a Cg&E Bm64 at Beaumont (Newcastle) on August 25 over 1350m, slow going 2.75 len behind Extra Heights carrying 55kg at $26. Among the chances. |
5 A GIBBONS |
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| 4 | 34326 |
DREYMON
ALAN D SMITH 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG A Smith Most recently 6th of 11 in a Cg&E Bm64 at Beaumont (Newcastle) on August 25 over 1350m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Extra Heights carrying 53.5kg at $31. The race before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 9 in a Cl2 at Dubbo on August 10 over 1420m, on rain affected going; 0.6 len behind Street Swagger with 54kg at $7. Better than the last start suggests. |
4 BEN LOOKER |
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| 5 | 7x060 |
COELLA
JEREMY SYLVESTER 6YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Miss C E Stummer & J A Sylvester Most recently ran second last of 16 in a Highway-C2 at Rosehill on August 29 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Zalique carrying 54kg at $101. The race before that 6th of 8 in a F&M Bm66 at Muswellbrook on August 9 over 1280m, 4 len behind Purple Rose carrying 57.5kg at $20. Not keen on her chances. |
9 RORY HUTCHINGS |
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| 6 | 31057 |
CANNYSTEP
PETER GRAHAM 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG S G Morton Last start 7th of 9 in a Cl1-Sw at Taree on August 31 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Woodrow with 59kg at $14. The race before that ran second last in a small field in a Cl1-Sw at this track on August 24 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Creative Righteous with 59kg at $10. Not keen on his chances. |
2 P GRAHAM |
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| 7 | x95x5 |
GHAYOOR
DARREN TREACY 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG K C Adams, D Treacy, A White, S P Hepburn, B Evans, T Crawford & ADJJKSS (Mgr: J L Dunlop) Second-up. First-up after nine months 5th of 11 in a Ctry Bm58 at Taree on August 31 over 1250m, slow going 3.5 len behind Chestime carrying 57.5kg at $16. Previously second-up 5th of 8 in a Cl1-Sw at Newcastle on November 30 over 1900m, 8 len behind Doradus carrying 55.5kg at $26. Will need this run. |
7 KACIE ADAMS |
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| 8 | 00148 |
NIKODY'S BINKS
PETER CHEERS 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG P Cheers & Mrs B Cheers Returns from a 52-day let-up. Most recently raced on the pace before fading 8th of 12 in a Bm58 at Taree on July 21 over 1614m, in the wet; 6 len behind Argerich with 58.5kg at $3.10. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 in a Ctry Bm58 at Taree on July 9 over 1262m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Golden Galaxy carrying 56.5kg at $2.05. Better than that last run suggests. |
11 JENNY DUGGAN |
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| 9 | 250x0 |
MARS LANDING
TERRY EVANS 4YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG T Evans, Ms J M Ahlstrom, T J Evans, L V Muccillo, S D Hopkins, Miss I King, F Partridge, Mrs S M Partridge, S M Cosgrove, G Haid, Mrs S Haid, W A Blackmore, S J Hart, Mrs M J E Teale & J Teale Second-up. First-up after seven months ran second last of 11 in a Ctry Bm58 at Taree on August 31 over 1250m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Chestime carrying 56.5kg at $41. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len in a Ctry Mdn-Sw at Coffs Harbour on December 4 over 1412m defeating Miss Midas Touch carrying 57.5kg at $15. Can't see him turning things around. |
13 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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| 10 | 46372 |
NUGGET SMART
BEN BLAY 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG B J Blay, K L Roots, J W Scobie, Ms K M Blay, Ms T A Foley, N Gillard, G J Thoms & Ms G R Holloway Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 9 in a Ctry Bm58 at this track on August 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; nose behind Mosgiel Crystal with 55kg at $6. Before that 7th of 14 in a Cg&E Bm58 at Gunnedah on August 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Hinto with 56.5kg at $21. Excellent prospects in this suitable race. |
1 GABRIELLE JOHNSTON |
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| 11 | 5x093 |
WHISKERS
PAUL KELLY 5YO B/BR MARE 56.0KG D G Callaughan, Mrs P L Callaughan, Miss B Callaughan, B Callaughan & D J Schubert At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 in a Ctry Bm58 at Taree on August 31 over 1250m, slow going 1.75 len behind Chestime with 56kg at $10. The race before that 9th of 11 in a Ctry Cl2 at Taree on August 14 over 1400m, 5 len behind I Am Steffi carrying 55kg at $10. Finds a few better today. Will need further improvement to trouble these. |
10 ASHLEY MORGAN |
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| 12 | 07831 |
LA BELLA ROSA
ROCKY SIMONETTA 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG A Lapenna & Ms R Munankarmi Recent form sound. Most recently won by 2.75 len in a Mdn at Kempsey on September 5 over 1450m defeating Bon Batan carrying 55.5kg at $3.60. The race before that 3rd of 9 in a Mdn-Sw at Grafton on August 29 over 1410m, slow going 2.75 len behind Divine Mandate carrying 57kg at $26. Expected to be doing her best work late. |
3 MOLLIE FITZGERALD |
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| 13 | 4396x |
THE YOUNG YEARS
TERRY EVANS 7YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG T Evans & M W Fraser-Campin Resuming. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Wauchope Bm50 December 26 over 1800m, 7 len behind My Sonny's Faith carrying 59kg at $11. Previously first up; ninth of 11 at Port Macquarie Ctry Bm58 June 15 2025 over 1208m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Via Vegas with 57.5kg at $61. Will take great benefit from this outing. |
6 ZAC WADICK |
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