Moree   03 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

NATIONAL JOCKEY'S TRUST BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1600m

Track: Soft 6   Rain (Max: 17)   Rail: True.  

From their low gates Stockholm and Peak Road should vie for the lead. EGYPTOLOGIST (4) was well supported fresh at Parkes but couldn’t quite deliver, settling too far back before launching late into fifth. Has a solid second-up record and will appreciate the easier assignment. Bold showing anticipated. MAJOR MAKEOVER (13) kicked off the campaign in strong order and then was far from disgraced last start at Tamworth. Holding form well and rates among the key contenders. LAISVAS (9) shoulders a handy record over this journey and has her regular hoop sticking. No reason she can't get involved here. BIG SHORT (3) was much better last start at Quirindi. Hasn't won for a very long time but can sneak into the frame. SUGGESTED PLAY: Egyptologist to win.
1 2qx10 POINT OUT
STIRLING OSLAND
4YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
Horse Ventures (Mgr: M B Sandblom)
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming won by 0.8 len at Quirindi Bm58 April 29 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Insightful Award with 61.5kg at $8.50. Last start second last of 11 at Scone Cl2 on May 16 over 1300m, slow going 7 len behind Tasoraay with 57kg at $31. Can improve. Ready to peak after two runs back and is expected to be in the finish.
1
CASSEY WILLIAMS
Pale Green, Purple Quarters, Hooped Sleeves, Checked Cap
2 59730 STOCKHOLM
CLINT LUNDHOLM
4YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby), H Bogg, R C Dewar, M C Field, A Frazer, C M Gregory, P E Ham, B J Hawkins, B A Hodgson, Mrs J F Hodgson, A J Legge, S Mcgovern, M Petrie, JCO Racing (Mgr: M P Hutch), Darby Racing Abba (Mgr: S G Darby), WWS (Mgr: A J Whiticker), M D Budden & M Condron
Useful type. Most recently ran last of 11 at Parkes Parkes Cup Bm86 on May 18 over 1600m, on a slow track; 20 len behind Knife's Edge carrying 55kg at $5. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 14 at Dubbo Ctry Bm58 on May 4 over 1400m, slow going 1.5 len behind Zoomorphic with 60.5kg at $6.50. Certainly worth another chance.
3
ZOE HUNT
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
3 39254 BIG SHORT
WAYNE BROWN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
M D Keating, Mrs S J Keating & M W Brown
Last start made ground from midfield; 4th of 13 at Quirindi Ctry Bm58 on May 12 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Shutter with 60kg at $12. The run before that 5th of 12 at Binnaway Cup-Bm 58 Hcp on May 3 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Dupenny carrying 61kg at $4. Should run well again.
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GEORGINA MC DONNELL
Gold, Black Seams And Sleeves
4 211x5 EGYPTOLOGIST
BRETT THOMPSON
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
C G Crockett, G Blazevski, M Perossa, M John, A A Nocera & Ms C Facchetti-Hill
Second-up. First-up after eight months 5th of 12 at Parkes Cl2 on May 18 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Naval Officer with 59kg at $4.40. Previously second-up won by a long-neck at Mudgee Mdn-Sw September 8 over 1400m defeating Margaret's Missile carrying 59kg at $2.80. He is capable of testing this field.
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JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES
Green, Yellow Stars, Collar And Armbands, Yellow And Green Star Cap
5 15506 MAZITA
LYLE CHANDLER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Miss E Larsson & Kia Ora Stud (Mgr: A Krishnan)
Useful gelding. Last start 6th of 13 at Inverell Ctry Bm58 on May 23 over 1400m, 4 len behind Better Tomorrow with 62kg at $7.50. The start before that ran last of 12 at Wellington Ctry Bm58 on May 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Tavanasia carrying 63kg at $6. Rates highly and can measure up.
10
CLAYTON GALLAGHER
White, Black Epaulettes, Red Cap
6 640x1 BETTER TOMORROW
JOANNA METHVEN
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
Ms J Methven & Mrs C A Gardner
Second run back. First-up after three months won by a nose at Inverell Ctry Bm58 May 23 over 1400m defeating Navy Steel with 59kg at $7. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Toowoomba Cl1-Sw on November 9 over 1300m, 0.8 len behind Super Quick carrying 60kg at $26. Rates a winning chance.
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KODY NESTOR
Aquamarine, Red Heart, Purple Sleeves, Red Cap
7 617x8 ARCHERS REIGN
JOSH SWEENEY
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
J Sweeney
Second-up. First-up after three months got back early 8th of 12 at Beaudesert Bm65 on May 26 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Crymenotears with 58.5kg at $9.50. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Gold Coast Bm58 on October 5 over 1000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Battle Of Vienna carrying 60kg at $61. Prefer to see him back in form.
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Yellow, Purple Star, Green Sleeves, Purple Star Cap
8 25926 CHASING JACKLEY
ALYSSA & TROY SWEENEY
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
D P Alston & Ms S E Nation
At the latest run 6th of 12 at Beaudesert Bm65 on May 26 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Crymenotears with 57.5kg at $21. Before that 2nd of 10 at Jandowae Bm65 on May 3 over 1500m, 1.3 len behind Selling Sunset carrying 58.5kg at $7. Looking to others.
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Black, White Checks, Cerise Sleeves, Cerise Cap, Black Collar, Cerise Cuffs, Cerise Peak
9 13036 LAISVAS
CONNIE GREIG
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 60.0KG
Miss C Greig
At the latest run 6th of 13 at Quirindi Ctry Bm58 on May 12 over 1600m, slow going 1.75 len behind Shutter carrying 60.5kg at $6. The run before that 3rd of 11 at Quirindi Bm58 on April 29 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Enterprise Lassie with 59kg at $10. Great chance to atone.
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MIKAYLA WEIR
Yellow, Purple Stripes, Stars Sleeves, Star Cap And Pom Pom
10 4x070 MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN
PADDY CUNNINGHAM
6YO  GR/B  GELDING 60.0KG
D Williams, B R Williams, G Williams, B Williams, Miss M Williams, Mrs K Williams, Miss Y Williams, Miss S Roots & J Smith
Returns from a 32-day let-up. Last start 12th of 14 at Warwick Bm58 on May 2 over 2000m, 10 len behind Fire And Light with 60kg at $31. Before that 7th of 11 at Grafton Ctry Bm66 on April 13 over 1420m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Change The Date with 55.5kg at $31. Needs to improve sharply.
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WENDY PEEL
Red, Green Braces
11 77040 BLAME THE WHISKEY
STEVEN HARDY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
W M Holcombe, Mrs E A Holcombe, C W Holcombe, Miss B C Holcombe, Mrs A K Hardy, M J Hardy, B J Schneider, Mrs L F Schneider, D R Donelan & S A Hardy
At the latest run ran last of 12 at Gatton 0 - 62 on May 23 over 1600m, slow going 10 len behind Thebarberofseville with 58kg at $26. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Grafton Bm58 on May 9 over 1435m, slow going 3.5 len behind Yalla with 61kg at $19. Likely to find this out of reach.
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RHIANNON PAYNE
Red, White Stars And Cap
12 60x09 INTERVENTIONIST
MICHAEL MULHOLLAND
6YO  GREY  GELDING 59.0KG
M R Mulholland, P Burton, R Burton, H Burton & R Simpson
Third-up today. First-up 10th of 14 at Gunnedah Ctry Bm58 on May 5 over 1400m, 5 len behind Raymond's Reward carrying 60kg at $26. Second-up 9th of 12 at Wellington Ctry Bm58 on May 13 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Tavanasia with 60kg at $12. Out of his depth.
4
SHAYLEIGH INGELSE
Red, Gold Diamond And Cap
13 0x216 MAJOR MAKEOVER
CRAIG CLEGG
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
A J Manton
At the latest run faded in the straight 6th of 8 at Tamworth Bm58 on May 20 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2 len behind To Be Frank carrying 59kg at $5.50. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at Tamworth Ctry Cl1 April 24 over 1400m defeating Antilocapra with 55kg at $26. Hard to beat if he brings his A-game.
5
IZZY NEALE
Orange And Royal Blue Stripes, Orange Sleeves, Quartered Cap
14 53642 JAKAT
RIDGE WILSON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R J Wilson & Miss S A Magann
Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Inverell Ctry Bm58 on May 23 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Rethink It carrying 58kg at $9.50. Before that 4th of 12 at Binnaway Cup-Bm 58 Hcp on May 3 over 1300m, slow going 2 len behind Dupenny carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. Will need further improvement to trouble these.
11
BEN LOOKER
Navy Blue, White Seams, White Cap
15 17x59 SHAMISTER
MICHAEL MULHOLLAND
5YO  GR/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
M R Mulholland, R Pearson & Mrs M S Mulholland
Third-up today. First-up eased back early on 5th of 9 at Narromine Bm50 on April 29 over 1300m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Podcast carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. Second-up second last of 10 at Mudgee Cl2 on May 11 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Mulvader with 56kg at $26. Has had too many chances.
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KATHERINE BELL-PITOMAC
Red, Gold Diamond And Cap
16 63556 BILL PEYTO
JANE CLEMENT
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Arjay Services (Mgr: R J Clement)
Most recently 6th of 12 at Inverell Bm66 on May 23 over 1800m, slow going 3 len behind Everlasting Kiss carrying 55kg at $10. The race before that 5th of 13 at Quirindi Ctry Bm58 on May 12 over 1600m, slow going 1.75 len behind Shutter with 57kg at $5. Others rate better.
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SHANNEN LLEWELLYN
Red And Black Halves, White Diamond Band, Red Cap
17 404x1 VISUALISE
JACOB PERRETT
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
C J Englebrecht & Mrs R L Englebrecht
Second-up. First-up after two months favourite; won by 1.75 len at Glen Innes Mdn-Sw May 10 over 1400m defeating Libby with 59kg at $1.90. Previously second-up got back early 5th of 7 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Super Mdn-Sw on December 26 over 1350m, 4.5 len behind Pretty Powerful carrying 55.5kg at $31. Shapes as a top chance again.
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JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES
Black And White Checks, Tartan Sleeves And Cap
18 x7896 PEAK ROAD
KELLY SMITH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
K Smith, Mrs C J Smith & D F Bourke
Last start 6th of 9 at this track Pic Trophy on May 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Awesome Tycoon with 66.5kg at $31. Before that second last of 10 at Glen Innes Bm58 on May 10 over 1200m, 4 len behind Stoinka with 56kg at $51. Likely to struggle.
2
SIENNA GRIMA
Green, White Halves
19 95532 POINT TO PROVE
RAY HARTLEY
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
R A Carey, Mrs M A Carey, Dr J A Carey, Ms B M Carey, T Dermott, J K Cheatham, R J Mcilveen, Mrs T A Mcilveen, J R McIlveen, Ms A Mcilveen, B M Burke & Mrs N L Burke
Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 8 at Brewarrina Cl1-Sw on May 17 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Il Tevere with 55kg at $4. The run before that 3rd of 11 at Binnaway Bm 45 Hcp on May 3 over 1760m, slow going 2.25 len behind Ready For Lift Off with 59.5kg at $9. Close to a win. Well placed to play a major role.
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White, Green Shamrocks, Green Cap
20 63551 TYCOON LAD
LEA SELBY
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs L F Selby
Most recently favourite; scored a big 6 len win at Tamworth Bm50 May 31 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Croatian Madame with 55kg at $2.90. The run before that 5th of 10 at Gunnedah Bm58 on May 25 over 2150m, slow going 2.5 len behind Sian with 55kg at $41. Back in journey but worth plenty of thought again.
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Pink, Royal Blue Maltese Cross, White Diabolo Sleeves, White Cap, Royal Blue Maltese Cross