Orange 11 Apr 2025
GOING: G(3)
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THE OPHIR HOTEL BENCHMARK 66 SHOWCASE HANDICAP 1300m Track: GOOD 3 Clouds (Max: 22) Rail: +3.5m 500m-300m Cutaway Applies. |
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A solid tempo on the cards with Zounile leading the way. Tough race with plenty of chances. SANTORINI SUN (12) gets nice weight relief today from the low gate after surging late when a close-up third over 1300m at Goulburn. Tempo suits and capable of finishing over the top of these. EXOTIC DANCER (11) Sydney-trained filly undefeated first up. Trip suits and can go on with it this prep after scoring a trial win over 795m at Warwick Farm. Top three player. PLENITUDE (4) third up here and will find this more to his liking after finishing fourth to Gallant Star over 1400m at Coonamble in the WRA Champs. Tongue-tie goes on and worth plenty of thought. ONYSPEED (10) stretches out in trip for the first time this prep fifth up. Chipped away late when sixth over 1000m at Muswellbrook. Must respect. The chances don't end there. SUGGESTED PLAY: Santorini Sun each-way.
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TURGENEV
ALISON SMITH 6YO B/BR GELDING 63.0KG MTB Racing (Mgr: R P Medd) At the latest run won by 0.9 len at this track Bm58 March 23 over 1280m on a rain affected track defeating Check Your Six with 61.5kg at $13. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by a neck at Dubbo Ctry Bm58 February 16 over 1300m defeating The Artefact carrying 60.5kg at $41. Harder this time from the draw. |
13 JORDAN QUINCE |
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SMARTER THAN YOU
TODD SMART 6YO BAY MARE 62.0KG B J McAlister, A J McAlister, T R Smart, R E Smart, A G Pate, Dr C L Pate, Mrs S Pate, P O Payten, J Trewhella, J Lucas, C R Miller, H Rainger, M P Ryan, Ms J J Wickerson, S D Clothier, J R McIlveen, G C Love, A B Scott, Miss C McAlister & P M Greene Second-up. First-up after three months 4th of 14 at Wagga Bm66 on March 30 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Destructive Diva carrying 60kg at $17. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Queanbeyan Bm66 on November 29 over 1460m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Soul Lady carrying 59kg at $9.50. Don't dismiss. |
7 CLAIRE RAMSBOTHAM |
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CHOP THE ICE
GRATZ VELLA 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG S Logan, J D Logan, A W Logan, P J Rolls, S Hampton, C G Smith, D Biddle, B D Biddle, S Biddle, S Jennings, G Vella & T R Trenholme Useful gelding. Comes off a 31 day let-up. Most recently 6th of 11 at Goulburn Bm66 on March 11 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Hooligan Tommy carrying 60.5kg at $31. The start before that 5th of 9 at Albury Bm66 on February 24 over 1175m, 1.75 len behind Explosive Rosie with 61kg at $8.50. Can take a hand in the finish. |
10 DAMON BUDLER |
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PLENITUDE
CLINT LUNDHOLM 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG K J Keady, Mrs L E Keady, T Lyons & Mrs C J Lyons Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 9 at Newcastle Bm64 on March 1 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Anarita with 59.5kg at $21. Second-up 4th of 13 at Coonamble Wra Champ on March 16 over 1400m, 8 len behind Gallant Star carrying 57kg at $26. Expected to measure up. |
1 KODY NESTOR |
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TIM'S PRINCIPAL
JEREMY GASK 11YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG M Abdallah & B Gardiner Returns from a 38-day let-up. Most recently second last in a small field at Scone Bm66 on March 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Clubman carrying 59.5kg at $21. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Newcastle Cond Bm68 on February 18 over 1400m, 3 len behind Zousain Bolt carrying 55kg at $31. Likely to find this out of reach. |
2 BRODIE LOY |
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THE HERALD
GEOFFREY CROTHERS 6YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG M A Vallender Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Not raced for 42 days. First-up second last of 8 at Canberra Bm60 on February 7 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind Flying Impala carrying 59kg at $201. Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 9 at Goulburn Cl3 on February 28 over 1200m, 7 len behind Fourcade with 58kg at $81. Prepared to risk. |
6 GLENN CAHILL |
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ZOUNILE
KYLIE KENNEDY 6YO B/BR MARE 59.0KG C J Lundholm, Mojito Five (Mgr: P Malcolm), R H Ellis, R P Morrison, J Bird, Mrs V Harris, Mrs M McDermott, Mrs L McKechnie, Mrs J Mckechnie, C J Scriven, J Boicheski, Kennedy Social Club (Mgr: T Kennedy), Boar Boar (Mgr: W A Bryans), Zoo Crew (Mgr: P Marks) & Ms K A Kennedy Second run back. First-up after four months ran last of 14 at Muswellbrook Wayne Harris 87 on March 28 over 1280m, slow going 10 len behind Annie's Rose carrying 55kg at $101. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Dubbo F&M Bm58 on June 7 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Allay carrying 61.5kg at $26. Fitter but unlikely to threaten. |
4 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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BONUS TEMPUS
B M LAZZARINI 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Ms J Hardwicke, B M Lazzarini & Mrs S L Reeve At the latest run 6th of 10 at Sapphire Coast Bm66 on April 4 over 1410m, in the wet; 6 len behind Win The Day carrying 59kg at $13. The run before that 5th of 11 at Wyong Prov Bm64 on March 12 over 1350m, in the wet; 4 len behind Prince Of Sorts carrying 55kg at $51. Tested again in this line-up. |
11 HEAVELON VAN DER HOVEN |
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MISS EMMA
GARRY KIRKUP 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Kirkup Racing (Mgr: B Kirkup), Mrs D McGregor, Mrs K E Harrison, Mrs G M Cramsie, P M Haines, R D Harrison, B Ray & G K McGregor Most recently 4th of 11 at Canberra Cl1 on March 26 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Il Passero with 59kg at $7. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Wagga Bm66 on March 13 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Master Of Disguise with 59kg at $13. Place prospects best. |
9 M A CAHILL |
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ONYSPEED
TOBY PRACEY 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG D M Hanley Useful type. Most recently 6th of 14 at Muswellbrook Cl2 on March 28 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Merchant Gold with 55kg at $6. The start before that 8th of 16 at Randwick Highway-C3 on March 1 over 1000m, 3 len behind Speck with 54kg at $20. Making headway. Expected to improve on those latest runs and give a good showing here. |
8 CLAYTON GALLAGHER |
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EXOTIC DANCER
GARY PORTELLI 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG G Portelli Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at this track Bm58 October 10 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Rebel Dreamer carrying 57.5kg at $2. On debut favourite; won by 1.3 len Canberra Acton Mdn July 26 over 1280m defeating Dollythediva with 55kg at $11. Resumes after a recent trial win. Has claims if presented on song. |
5 OLIVIA CHAMBERS |
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SANTORINI SUN
NATALIE JARVIS 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG Thorotek (Mgr: Mrs N K Jarvis) & Mrs M J Ick Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Goulburn Ctry Bm58 on March 23 over 1300m, 0.9 len behind Breakaway Week carrying 57.5kg at $12. Before that got back early 6th of 11 at this track Ctry Bm58 on February 28 over 1300m, 1.3 len behind Sports Page carrying 58kg at $7.50. Leading prospect. |
3 REBECCA BRONETT PRAG |
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TOMMY'S GIRL
ANGUS STEWART 4YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG A Stewart, C Stewart & D R Mirfin Racing well. Comes here off a 39-day let-up. Last start 2nd in a small field at Bathurst Cl1 on March 3 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Midnight Affair carrying 54kg at $5. The race before that 2nd of 11 at Mudgee Ctry Cl1 on February 23 over 1200m, nose behind Quick Onyx carrying 54kg at $11. Impressed last start. Has ability and can take a hand in the finish. |
12 MITCH STAPLEFORD |
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