Sapphire Coast   08 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

HEFFERNAN LENDING SOLUTIONS BENCHMARK 66 HANDICAP 1212m

Track: Soft 7   Rain (Max: 14)   Rail: +4m entire + 7m 650m-350m, Cutaway Applies.  

Epaullo Creed and Capital Heart possess good early speed. EPAULLO CREED (1) showed nice improvement when stepping out at Wagga lasrt time and giving a big sight up front. Claim again helps and should take plenty of running down. CAPITAL HEART (2) held on to win nicely enough when resuming at this track and distance a month ago. Will need some luck from the gate but goes forward and is a chance. KING CHARLES (14) won here two starts back then chased home a subsequent Sydney winner last time out. That form has him in the mix in an open race. YOUR NOT THE BOSS (6) has ability on his day and can bounce back and SNAPPY JIM (9) is another capable and has a show. SUGGESTED PLAY: Epaullo Creed each-way.
1 27x03 EPAULLO CREED
NICK OLIVE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
D J Campese, T J Cartwright, 15 to 1 Racing (Mgr: J J Howell), D W Edwards, Mrs H A Madden, E J Hammond, P M Svager, W Lovekin, R Roberts, Ms R Coleman, B R Bradley, H R Bradley & N J Olive
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up raced on the pace before fading second last of 13 at Wagga Ctry Bm74 on May 2 over 1200m, 9 len behind So You Pence with 55.5kg at $51. Second-up rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 8 at Wagga Riverside Ladiescup on May 24 over 1200m, on a wet track; 1.1 len behind Mojo Music carrying 55kg at $9.50. Getting to a peak now and won only start this track and trip so a major player.
3
RYAN BRADLEY
Dark Blue, Red Disc And Armbands
2 693x1 CAPITAL HEART
MATTHEW DALE
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
D Dickson, Mrs D Dickson, C Sharp, M K Ritchie, C Grelck, J P Scully, P McAuley, M Livingston, J H Stuart & Mrs K Stuart
Second-up. First-up after four months won by a nose at this track Cl3 May 4 over 1209m in soft going defeating Vegas Dream with 58.5kg at $6. Previously second-up second last of 11 at Wyong Bm64 on July 25 over 1200m, 3 len behind Global Empire carrying 60kg at $3.50. Impressive enough fresh and could go on with it.
10
NICK HEYWOOD
Gold, Inverted Black Chevrons, Black Sleeves, Red Collar, Gold And Black Quartered Cap
3 1106x FIFTY FIVE MUSTANG
LUKE PEPPER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
L J Pepper, G C Burrows, J Vanderglas, N Mynott, D Bresnik, J R Taylor, R C Beames, A Baker, C A Fox, B V Keir, G J Withers, B J Mckeough, Ms L M Hampton & M W Ross
Resuming. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at this track Bm66 February 1 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Sturn Words carrying 62kg at $7. First up last campaign second in a small field at Albury Ctry Cl1 November 8 over 1175m, a nose behind Apple Cider with 60.5kg at $1.60. Capable of a cheeky run while fresh.
2
JACK BAKER
Aqua, White Star, Yellow Sleeves
4 x0x83 CHOLANTE
SCOTT COLLINGS
5YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
L D J (Mgr: K J Matthews), I Brkic, Kinsmen Racing (Mgr: S T Bawden), M Dawes, S Dawes, R V Palombi, D Nicol, Mrs C Grzeszkiewicz, W Philp, Miss A J Cortese, R L Lindsay, N D Byrne, P Morberger, C Hart & B Davis
Third-up today. Comes off a 37 day let-up. First-up ran last of 8 at this track Bm66 on April 4 over 1007m, in the wet; 8 len behind Princess Halo carrying 61kg at $2.70. Last start 3rd of 13 at Wagga Ctry Bm74 on May 2 over 1200m, 3 len behind So You Pence with 57kg at $61. Place claims look best.
11
J KISSICK
White, Tricolour Diamond, Black Sleeves, White Cap
5 x598x GORUSH LIGHTNING
MICHAEL GATTY
10YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
M J Gatty, Ms M T Victory & K Gatty
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at this track Begasprint February 2 over 1200m, 7 len behind Ticklebelly with 55kg at $81. First up last campaign second last in a small field at Moruya Town Plate Bm85 December 22 over 1010m, 2.5 len behind Mr Rock It with 52kg at $26. Prefer him in something easier.
5
CAITLIN SINCLAIR
White, Royal Blue Yoke, Hooped Sleeves
6 5x529 YOUR NOT THE BOSS
MITCHELL BEER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
M D Beer, Street Rats, C I Boardman, Plastic Cowboys, M J Wallace, J P R Racing, P H Verrell, T S Johnson, W Light, B Wallace, H T R Payne, T W Campbell, J M Casey, Feed The Foz, A J Hammond, Mrs E Tidswell, L O'Shaughnessy, B Dixon, Patriot Bloodstock & S C Jamieson
Last start 9th of 11 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on May 24 over 1400m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Flying Embers with 54kg at $21. The run before that 2nd of 7 at Kembla Grange Mid Bm64 on May 6 over 1400m, in the wet; 1.3 len behind Flying Embers carrying 56kg at $7.50. Better off here than last time and can bounce back.
4
HOLLY DURNAN
White, Black Star Outline, Red Cap
7 4x444 CYCLONE RUPERT
LUKE PEPPER
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
S G Darby, D Batey, P W Johnston, C J May, S Mcilveen, S A Miller, C D Rigby, G A Stretton, L Willard, Jimlee Racing (Mgr: Ms L Caff), Darby Racing Wild Grace (Mgr: S G Darby), Gunn Thoroughbreds (Mgr: N T Gunn) & D Thompson
Dual acceptor. Useful type. Last start 4th of 12 at Randwick Highway-C3 on May 24 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2.75 len behind A Pound Of Salt with 57kg at $31. Before that 4th of 13 at Wagga Ctry Bm74 on May 2 over 1200m, 4 len behind So You Pence with 57.5kg at $20. Encouraging effort last start. Barrier a worry but racing well enough to have claims.
14
BRODIE LOY
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
8 86126 VEGAS DREAM
MITCHELL BEER
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
M D Beer, S J Pritchard, L Pritchard, T W Sullivan, V Foott, M Whitmee, G R Sparling, M Miceli, Just A Pack Of Darts Club (Mgr: D Needs), BNC Racing (Mgr: M Crook), Mrs C Sheeley, Ms K Ainsworth, R V J Robertson, L B Sampson, T Nicholson & A Browne
Useful type. Last start led to the turn then faded second last of 7 at Kembla Grange Prov Bm64 on May 31 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Equilibrist with 56.5kg at $5.50. The run before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 7 at this track Cl3 on May 4 over 1209m, slow going nose behind Capital Heart with 57.5kg at $2.80. Good chance on effort here two runs back.
3
R BENSLEY
Black, Red And Blue Lightning Bolt, Red Pom Pom
9 71x23 SNAPPY JIM
SHAUN COADY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
K Keogh, L Field, S Field, L W Armstrong, S Gill, B McMahon, C Talbot, D J Piper & Ms A Stephens
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 11 at this track Bm58 on May 4 over 1007m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind King Charles with 60.5kg at $12. Second-up 3rd of 11 at this track Bm58 on May 18 over 1212m, slow going 3 len behind Hell Of A Fox with 61.5kg at $6. Merit in both runs back and stays under notice.
9
DALE COLE
Green, Red Maltese Cross
10 7636x TOM CRUISING
KERRY PARKER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs C Johnston
First-up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Kembla Grange Bm64 January 29 over 2400m, 7 len behind Investment carrying 57.5kg at $17. Previously first up; fourth of 8 at Kembla Grange Mid Bm64 October 3 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 0.7 len behind Fugitiva with 57kg at $21. Likely to find this a bit short.
8
MS JESS TAYLOR
Purple, Yellow Diamond Band, Red Sleeves, Yellow Cap
11 46x99 MISS STALWART
NICK OLIVE
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
B S Roughton, F J Roughton, Mrs S Roughton, D R Roughton, Mrs M Roughton, T Roughton, Miss L Hoefer-Dunne, T Heaton, Mrs M E Hunter, J L Clarkson, J T Hyland, B Hyland & S Hyland
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up got back early 9th of 13 at Wagga Ctry Bm74 on May 2 over 1200m, 6 len behind So You Pence carrying 55kg at $41. Last start 9th of 11 at Albury Bm66 on May 16 over 1175m, 4 len behind Grinzinger Moon carrying 58.5kg at $41. Not racing well enough.
7
QUAYDE KROGH
Royal Blue, White Seams, Epaulettes And Sleeves, Royal Blue Armbands, Quartered Cap, White Pom Pom
12 44806 JINSOKU
JOSEPH IBLE
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
Ible Racing, B E Racing, Dr M J Brown, B F Burns, M P Emmett, N Gopaul, GTP Racing, Sawgrass Racing, C W Haslam, G Hawthorn, G N Houldsworth, C Humphrey, R J Jervis, A W Morris, Ms S L Shephard, Spiritual Home, Broncsdogsbunnies Racing (Mgr: N Nancarrow), R Deppeler, Avago Racing & P Simpson
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Goulburn Cl3 on May 30 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Miss Backchat with 55.5kg at $7.50. The start before that sat on the pace before fading to run last of 11 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on April 19 over 1200m, 11 len behind Los Padres with 57kg at $18. Form not good enough for this grade.
10
Maroon, White Horse Head, Gold And Black Checked Sleeves And Cap
13 344x4 RANGATIRA
JOHN ROLFE
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs J L Rolfe, Miss S A Rolfe, R Orley, J A Rolfe, B W Rolfe & W F Bridges
Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 11 at this track Bm58 on May 18 over 1212m, slow going 4 len behind Hell Of A Fox carrying 61kg at $8. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Gundagai Ctry Bm58 on November 16 over 1180m, long-neck behind Prince Papa with 62kg at $15. Fitter and wouldn't leave him out of the chances.
6
GLENN CAHILL
Rainbow Diamonds
14 47712 KING CHARLES
ANTHONY MOUNTNEY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
A M Barry & Mrs N Barry
Going well. Most recently came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track Bm58 on May 18 over 1010m, slow going 3 len behind The Unique Star with 59.5kg at $9.50. The run before that won by 1.3 len at this track Bm58 May 4 over 1007m on a soft track defeating Snappy Jim with 57.5kg at $12. Racing well and the form around him says he has to be competitive.
1
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Aqua, Pink Lightning Bolt, Pink Sleeves Aqua Lightning Bolts, Pink Cap Aqua Lightning Bolt