Wagga   02 May 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

BYRNE TRAILERS QUEEN OF THE SOUTH - F&M BENCHMARK 66 HANDICAP 1400m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 20)   Rail: True.  

Genuine tempo with the speedy Controversial Miss leading the way. SOUTHERN FIRE (4) returned in slick fashion with a dominant fresh win over 1175m at Albury, putting her rivals away with authority. That performance suggested she’s come back in excellent order, and with natural progression second-up, she’s a major player once again. BON HOLLER (9) is enjoying a fruitful debut prep and was a commanding winner here last start, cruising to a soft victory under McDougall who sticks. With confidence high, she's sure to give another bold account. PROPHET'S DAUGHTER (2) improved sharply last time when placed at Albury and appears to be nearing her peak. She rises in class but can take another step forward. SNOWY (10) consistent type who has had two runs back from a spell. Rates a hope. SUGGESTED PLAY: Siding with Southern Fire.
1 8x256 PERSIAN DANCER
GARY COLVIN
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 63.0KG
S R Turnbull, Mrs J G Turnbull, R N F McMicking, Mrs S J McMicking, A J Turnbull, Mrs H J Turnbull, R J Turnbull & Mrs R A Turnbull
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track Bm82 on March 30 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Arthur The Great with 53.5kg at $11. Second run from a spell raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Albury Bm74 on April 17 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Explosive Rosie carrying 57kg at $4.40. Needs to improve sharply.
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Gold, Sky Blue Sleeves And Cap
2 97x93 PROPHET'S DAUGHTER
RON STUBBS
7YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
Mrs P U Stubbs, J A Anderson, Mrs J M Anderson, Mrs M G Philips, N S Stubbs, Miss L J Head, B D Clarke, C B Tippet, Dr L J F Brown & P A Packer
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 9th of 16 at this track Sdra Champ on March 1 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Canny Hell with 54kg at $7.50. Last start 3rd of 14 at Albury Bm58 on April 17 over 1175m, 3 len behind Southern Fire with 63kg at $3.70. Among the main chances.
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J LYON
White, Silver, Royal Blue And Black Bands With Grey Seams
3 13292 CONTROVERSIAL MISS
CRAIG WEEDING
6YO  BROWN  MARE 60.0KG
Weeding Racing (Mgr: C A Weeding), A Cavallaro, D E Parker, J Iori, L J Cannon & D J Cannon
At the latest run 2nd of 7 at Carrathool Carr Cup on April 12 over 1400m, 3 len behind Eamonn's Memory carrying 55kg at $4.40. Before that raced on the pace before fading 9th of 13 at Swan Hill Bm58 on April 4 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Artpark with 60kg at $9. Can feature.
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AMY O'DRISCOLL
White, Red Lightning Bolt, Black Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap
4 276x1 SOUTHERN FIRE
STEPHEN BROWN
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 60.0KG
Mangalore Park Racing (Mgr: S J Hinchliffe), WL Adams & Mrs I Adams
Second-up. First-up after seven months came from midfield and won by 2 len at Albury Bm58 April 17 over 1175m defeating Notleanormean carrying 60.5kg at $8. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Bendigo F&M Bm64 on July 25 over 1300m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Superior Zara with 59kg at $12. Great chance to make it two in a row. Back in great shape and is likely to feature.
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M A CAHILL
Black And White Quarters, Pink Sleeves And Cap
5 7x570 DORAMI
NORM GARDNER
5YO  BROWN  MARE 60.0KG
T C Bloodstock (Mgr: S T Cheung) & Summerhill Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs D G Gardner)
At the latest run sat on the speed throughout before fading 12th of 15 at Randwick Highway-C3 on April 19 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Ballinderry Sal with 52kg at $31. Before that failed to make an impression; 7th of 10 at Canberra Tab Fed Open 84 on April 2 over 1300m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Mountain Chatter carrying 55kg at $26. Capable enough to feature in placings.
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BILLY OWEN
Orange, Bottle Green Quarters, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
6 0x266 CLAYMORE MINE
CRAIG WEEDING
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
F S Watkins
At the latest run 6th of 11 at Gundagai Cl2 on April 6 over 1400m, 7 len behind Dupli Kate with 59.5kg at $9.50. The run before that 6th of 9 at Bendigo Bm64 on March 18 over 1300m, 5 len behind Nuts 'N' Bolts with 57.5kg at $18. Looks tested without further improvement.
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NICK HEYWOOD
Royal Blue, Yellow Trident And Cap
7 043x3 STRAIGHT FIRE
TODD SMART
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
B J McAlister, A B Scott, Mrs D L Scott, A J Beaven, R E Smart, C Porter, Mrs K Porter, C A Melville, D Chester, Ms F Wroe, G C Love, J C Lee, L Hughes, M B Caggiano, S D Chester, W A Pollack, M Pejic, T R Smart, M D Connelly & S P Gardner
Second run back. First-up after five months held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Canberra Open Bm84 on April 18 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Demanding Mo with 53kg at $10. Previously second-up got back early 7th of 13 at Moruya Ctry Bm58 on August 18 over 1210m, slow going 3.5 len behind Endorsement with 60.5kg at $4. Will need some luck but deserves respect.
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Black And Gold Stripes, Black Cap, Gold Spots, Gold Pom Pom
8 1x519 LIGHT FOOT
PAT WIDDUP
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 59.0KG
C T Arthur
Comes off a 41 day let-up. Most recently second last of 10 at Moonee Valley in the G3 Alexandra Stks on March 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Cilacap with 56kg at $101. The run before that won by 0.5 len at Corowa Ctry Bm58 March 8 over 1300m defeating Liquor Talk with 58kg at $1.65. Well-placed and can win without surprising.
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J KISSICK
Pink, White E Motif
9 141 BON HOLLER
DONNA SCOTT
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Balmoral Lodge (Mgr: Mrs K E Thomas), Mrs C J Dunkinson, G French, T Vonarx, D N White & Miss H Goode
Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.5 len at this track F&M Bm58 April 13 over 1300m defeating Gatchan carrying 59kg at $3.50. Before that 4th of 11 at Albury Ctry Cl1 on March 20 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Spicy Lu carrying 55.5kg at $3.90. Well placed to make it two on the trot.
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BLAIKE MCDOUGALL
Purple And White Stripes, Purple Sleeves, White Cap
10 11x35 SNOWY
B JOSEPH & P & M JONES
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
J J R Partnership, P H Joseph, Mrs B M Joseph, Mrs M Guthrie-Curran, M G Jones, Mrs D G Jones, M K Walcott, Dr C L Pate, A D Hart, C A Hart, Mrs PA King, R T Jennings, A Meyer-Coyte, R M T Hansen, I Cotter, S D Walcott, K P Herringe, Eiso's (Mgr: K G Eisenhuth) & Deep Trouble (Mgr: C J Stewart)
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 8 at Sapphire Coast Bm58 on April 4 over 1209m, on heavy track; 2.75 len behind Vegas Dream with 59kg at $1.60. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Canberra Cl2 on April 18 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Canadian Ruler with 55.5kg at $5. Fitter and is in the mix.
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ALYSHA COLLETT
Yellow, Red Diamond And Armbands, Red And Yellow Spots Cap
11 8x482 WEXFORD MISS
DANIELLE SEIB
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Champion Thoroughbreds, S Nagaratnam, P J Gray, Elite Racing Services, G Seto, JackJ5 Racing, S Bourke, E Catanzariti, T S Menounos, Dr M Healy, S Thatcher, E W J Ciurlionis, P Vanni, Thug Thoroughbreds, P V W Kruining, R A Seymour, M Petrie, J E Abrahams Pty Ltd, L D Lavender & J Guymer
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 11 at Goulburn Ctry Cl1 on March 11 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Xcessive Force carrying 59.5kg at $12. Second-up 8th of 13 at Goulburn Bm66 on April 8 over 1400m, 4 len behind Empress Of Japan with 57kg at $11. One of the winning chances.
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TYLER SCHILLER
Red, White Champion Thoroughbreds Logo And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
12 51x8x STEELY GIRL
MARC CONNERS
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
M C Conners Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs M J Conners), J A Campisi, G E Sage & S Chipchase
Resuming. Only had one start last campaign ran last of 8 at Beaumont (Newcastle) F&M Bm58 on February 10 over 1150m, slow going 8 len behind Kimberley Moon carrying 61.5kg at $8.50. First up last campaign 3rd of 11 at Canberra Bm58 on September 6 over 1300m, 1.2 len behind Miss Stalwart carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. Ran 3rd in a Warwick Farm trial over 1207m on April 17. Overlooking at this stage.
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K MCEVOY
Yellow, Purple Epaulettes, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
13 x6647 MISSY SPIKE
BEN BRISBOURNE
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
P C Friedlieb & Mrs C A Friedlieb
Last start 7th of 13 at Seymour 0 - 58 on April 27 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Vegas On Fire carrying 58kg at $16. The race before that 4th of 12 at Gundagai Cl2 on April 6 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Railway Avenue with 55kg at $5. Looking to others.
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HOLLY DURNAN
Silver, Black Brisbourne Racing Logo, Sleeves And Cap
14 15951 LUCY LULU
GARY COLVIN
4YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
A Hinchcliffe, M Killeen, D J Hinchcliffe, J G G White, Mrs C S White, A G White, L J White, D N Stevenson, Mrs L M Stevenson, C Martin, Mrs K Martin, A L McKenzie, T J Hinchcliffe, Mrs D M Hinchcliffe & Ms E Da Deppo
At the latest run 5th of 9 at this track F&M Bm58 on April 13 over 1300m, 4 len behind Bon Holler with 59kg at $10. Before that 9th of 14 at this track Ctry Bm58 on March 30 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Adventure Seeker carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. Prepared to overlook.
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Lime Green, White Sleeves And Cap
15 68046 BALGOWAN
CHRISTOPHER DAVIS
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Dr N Berry, Mrs M E Berry, B D P Racing (Mgr: A Berry), Illowra Stud (Mgr: Dr N Berry) & Three QA Racing (Mgr: Dr P Cassell)
Most recently 6th of 12 at Seymour 0 - 58 on April 27 over 1300m, slow going 2.75 len behind Cobblestone Way carrying 56.5kg at $31. The start before that 4th of 11 at Tocumwal Cl2 on April 19 over 1100m, slow going 1.0 len behind Reward With A Rose carrying 55kg at $14. Doubt she will threaten these.
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MS MOLLY BOURKE
Royal Blue, White Horseshoes, Red And White Starred Sleeves And Cap
16 545x5 LOVE ON DISPLAY
DAVID O'PREY
5YO  GR/B  MARE 55.0KG
A Baker & W A Bonnici
Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 14 at Albury Bm58 on April 17 over 1175m, 4 len behind Southern Fire carrying 53.5kg at $81. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Townsville Mdn on July 20 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Kidston with 56kg at $6.50. Looks tested on the first up effort.
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REBECCA BRONETT PRAG
Green, White Sash, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap