Bathurst   19 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

MEMBERSHIPS NOW DUE BENCHMARK 66 HANDICAP 2000m

Track: Soft 5   Clouds (Max: 12)   Rail: +2m 1200m-350m, Cutaway.  

A solid tempo is anticipated with Straight Fire and Rufus Winright kicking up to hold out the next wave. Tricky. STRAIGHT FIRE (4) found more like her best, winning a 65 on the Canberra poly track over 1750m. Tackles a middle distance for the first time and the inside barrier should be advantageous. JVO sticks and she can go on with the job. CHEBICI (10) had no luck seeking the hat-trick at Goulburn over a mile. She tumbles in weight in this grade and that brings her into it. A chance to bounce. DEVILS DAUGHTER (8) comes out of the same race, beaten 1.6L and running a peak. She went well here three back over 1800m and has decent claims with average luck in the run. BONUS TEMPUS (2) missed a whisker this grade at the Sapphire Coast but found the class leap too much in town. Maps well and she's placed over this trip. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Straight Fire.
1 0x399 CEREMONIOUS
B JOSEPH & P & M JONES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
J J R Partnership, P H Joseph, Mrs D G Jones, Mrs M Guthrie-Curran, Australian Racing Tours Pty Ltd, S O'Neill, Mrs R O'Neill, M Maguire, R Thomas, Mrs P Pope, Ms B Mogg, T Wiseman, I Curnow, Mrs N Curnow, G Ryan, Mrs A Ryan, Mrs N Jukes, Ms G Cummins, Mrs H Mckenzie & Miauna Pty Ltd
Last start 9th of 11 at Canberra Acton Bm65 on June 6 over 1750m, 5 len behind Straight Fire with 60kg at $13. Before that second last of 10 at Sapphire Coast Bm66 on May 18 over 1613m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Gatchan with 60kg at $7. Ready to improve and is good enough.
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JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Black, Yellow Epaulettes, Striped Sleeves And Cap
2 64527 BONUS TEMPUS
B M LAZZARINI
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms J Hardwicke, B M Lazzarini & Mrs S L Reeve
Last start ran last of 7 at Canterbury 4yo+ Bm72 on June 9 over 1550m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Who Ever Thought carrying 54kg at $71. The run before that took up a position near the tail 2nd of 10 at Sapphire Coast Bm66 on May 18 over 1613m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Gatchan carrying 56.5kg at $9.50. In the mix.
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R JONES
Navy Blue, Turquoise Seams, Turquoise And White Striped Sleeves, Seams Cap
3 31035 CASANOVA
CLAIRE LEVER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms K E Harding, Ms I Miller, Mrs M S Thornett, Mrs M O Scott, Ms L M Holmes, Ms D A Arnold, Mrs C M Johnstone, P R Johnstone, C J Dawson, J W Kean, Dr M J Nelligan, Ms N S Summerhayes, C G B Miller, M J Ferguson & Ms V Green
At the latest run 5th of 10 at Kembla Grange Mid Bm64 on May 31 over 1600m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Hooligan Tommy carrying 56.5kg at $12. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Queanbeyan Cl3 on May 11 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Exceedingly Hot carrying 58kg at $7.50. Hard to have on present form.
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C LEVER
Red And White Dots
4 x3601 STRAIGHT FIRE
TODD SMART
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
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
Last start won by 0.7 len at Canberra Acton Bm65 June 6 over 1750m defeating Heir Jordan with 56.5kg at $5. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 12th of 15 at Rosehill Highway-C3 Sw on May 31 over 1500m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Boys Night Out with 53.5kg at $21. Big chance to win again.
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JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Black And Gold Stripes, Black Cap, Gold Spots, Gold Pom Pom
5 72187 THREW
WENDY HAYNES
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
B R Turton
At the latest run raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 7 at Muswellbrook Bm74 on June 1 over 2300m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Nature Boy with 53.5kg at $8. The race before that second last of 9 at Goulburn Bm66 on April 28 over 2132m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Stay Tuned carrying 59kg at $26. Form has tapered off.
5
OLIVIA CHAMBERS
Red, Purple Quarters And Cap
6 24317 YAK
MICHAEL LUNN
9YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
W W Lunn
Last start failed to make an impression; 7th of 11 at Warren Bm58 on June 2 over 2400m, slow going 6 len behind Will To Excel with 62.5kg at $7. The race before that won by 0.6 len at Dubbo Bm58 May 4 over 2200m on a soft track defeating Deemee carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. In the mix.
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GRANT BUCKLEY
White, Red Vee And Dragon, Chevrons Sleeves, Quartered Cap
7 x0901 INTERVENTIONIST
MICHAEL MULHOLLAND
6YO  GREY  GELDING 56.0KG
M R Mulholland, P Burton, R Burton, H Burton & R Simpson
At the latest run won by 2.5 len at Gulgong Bm58 June 8 over 1800m in soft going defeating Shamister carrying 58.5kg at $6. The run before that second last of 14 at Moree Bm58 on June 3 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Better Tomorrow carrying 59.5kg at $13. Recent form not good enough.
3
K DUNBAR
Red, Gold Diamond And Cap
8 14283 DEVILS DAUGHTER
PAUL & MARTHA CAVE
4YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Ms M Cave & A M Macrae
Last start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Goulburn Bm58 on May 30 over 1600m, slow going 1.5 len behind Bombelleistic carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Before that ran last of 8 at Hawkesbury Cl1-Sw on May 15 over 2000m, slow going 7 len behind Shangri La Impact with 57kg at $26. Good last time and has to be considered.
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A CALDER
Green, White Sleeves, Orange Armbands And Cap
9 x1337 RUFUS WINRIGHT
TOBY PRACEY
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
T J Pracey
Most recently 7th of 11 at Dubbo Cge Bm58 on June 6 over 1300m, slow going 5 len behind Hammering Away with 59.5kg at $41. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Mudgee Bm58 on May 11 over 2000m, 0.7 len behind Railway Avenue with 59.5kg at $5. Hard to have.
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CLAYTON GALLAGHER
Cerise, White Checks, Hooped Cap
10 x2117 CHEBICI
MATTHEW KELLEY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs N M Kelley, W T Holdsworth, A D Phillips, B R Williams, C T Newton, D L Adams, D J Snowden, Ms D J Blyton, Mrs I J Snowden, Mrs L S Venables, M Witt, M Lane, Mrs M S Johnson, J M Schofield, N Murphy, P S Murphy, Miss S Adams, T A Schofield, A C Brooks & W J Snowden
At the latest run 7th of 12 at Goulburn Bm58 on May 30 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Bombelleistic with 60kg at $8. The start before that won by 0.7 len at Sapphire Coast Ctry Bm58 May 4 over 1610m on a soft track defeating Nagadec with 57.5kg at $13. Chance to bounce.
6
REBECCA BRONETT PRAG
Aqua, White Chevrons, Striped Cap
11 7x984 ON THE DECS
MELISSA HARRISON
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
C J Marshall , Ms K M Harrison , D Kotel & W R Semmens
At the latest run 4th of 8 at Gulgong Bm58 on June 8 over 1800m, slow going 5.5 len behind Interventionist carrying 56.5kg at $4.60. The start before that 8th of 14 at Dubbo Ctry Bm58 on May 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Zoomorphic with 57kg at $101. Will need to improve sharply.
4
MIKAYLA WEIR
White, Cerise K, Dark Blue Armbands, Quartered Cap
12 67736 KISSES FOR JODY
GEOFFREY CROTHERS
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
J M Lang
At the latest run 6th of 8 at Wagga Bm58 on June 5 over 2000m, slow going 15 len behind Southern Dancer carrying 56kg at $21. The race before that 3rd of 11 at Wagga Riverside Bm50 on May 24 over 1800m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Diamond Carat with 56kg at $8. Looking to others.
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PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Blue, Black Spots, White Sleeves, Blue With Black Spots Cap