Wagga   22 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S(7)

ICG CONSTRUCTION BENCHMARK 66 HANDICAP- HEAT OF THE WAGGA STAYERS SERIES 2000m

Track: Soft 7   Clouds (Max: 14)   Rail: +6m 1400m-W/Post, +3m Remainder.  

Bellman and Region Time will settle forward and can set a moderate tempo. Even staying contest with plenty of chances. FIRST DAY (11) both her wins have come at this trip and racing in career best form. Gave her all over the 2400m when a solid fourth at Swan Hill in a strong rating race. Winning rider sticks and will take stopping. BELLMAN (7) has his hoof on the till after finishing runner up at his last three outings in easier company. Returned good closing splits with the 62kg when an eye catching second over 1600m at Albury. Looking for this trip and maps to get the gun run. SEA STRIKE (1) won well two back, before heading to town with a wilting ninth over 2400m at Sandown-Hillside in BM70 class. Trip suits and the 4kg claim keeps her in contention. DUE CALZINI (5) finds a suitable race after struggling to get through the going when eighth over 2000m at Randwick in BM72 grade. Races well here and the visors go on. SUGGESTED PLAY: First Day in a tricky contest.
1 51319 SEA STRIKE
BEN BRISBOURNE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 63.0KG
Champion Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J P Abrahams), Mperezive Racing (Mgr: M Perez), R K Sweeney, Mrs T R Sweeney, G C Green, D C Harrop, D H Long, Castagna, P J Dunn, G Seto, Jabradtral, C D Hands, Sedgewyn, T S Fisher, J G Codner, Dream Team (Mgr: A Bognar), Dr M Healy, 2023 1in5 Club& S Nagaratnam
Dual acceptor. Comes here off a 32-day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 11 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on May 21 over 2400m, 5.5 len behind Bluestone carrying 59.5kg at $20. The race before that ran on from midfield and scored a big 3.5 len win at Wangaratta Bm64 May 2 over 2000m defeating Quamby with 60.5kg at $2.40. Finds a nice race and is worth another chance.
11
ALICE KENNEDY
Red, White Champion Thoroughbreds Logo And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
2 19813 DANDRUFF
TOBY LAKE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Smart Racing Stables (Mgr: N W Smart) & J Rule
At the latest run ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Morphettville Parks Bm78 on June 7 over 2400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind High Society Girl carrying 54.5kg at $21. Before that won by 0.9 len at Albury Bm58 May 27 over 2000m on a heavy track defeating Think More carrying 63kg at $12. Proven at the trip and don't underestimate.
4
SHAUN GUYMER
Royal Blue, Pale Blue Sleeves And Cap
3 34767 NATS ENOUGH
ANTHONY CRAIG
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
G J Mathieson & D R Brown
Last start 7th of 9 at Albury Bm66 on May 27 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Jannik with 61kg at $15. Before that 6th of 11 at Parkes Parkes Cup Bm86 on May 18 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Knife's Edge carrying 55kg at $26. Struggling of late and prepared to risk.
12
BRENDAN WARD
Royal Blue And Gold Diagonal Stripes, Gold Cap
4 52162 STAY TUNED
PAUL & MARTHA CAVE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms M Cave, M Merriman, Mrs S H Castle-Roche, G F Bell, Mrs H J Bell, A J W Bouffler, A J Colquhoun, S P Daly, A J Mcrae, P J Munro, J H O'Connell, R W O'Connell, R J Smith, Mrs C A Wilkins, W A Wilkins & Redbank North Pty Ltd (Mgr: J Middleton)
Most recently 2nd of 10 at Kembla Grange Mid Bm64 on May 31 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Hooligan Tommy carrying 57kg at $8. The race before that second last of 7 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on May 21 over 2110m, on rain affected going; 17 len behind Knights Armour with 54kg at $16. Has the ability to take a hand in the finsh.
9
A CALDER
Green, White Sleeves, Orange Armbands And Cap
5 57298 DUE CALZINI
DANIELLE SEIB
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
JJJ Racing TP (Mgr:J Fish), One on the Fence (Mgr: Ms D Seib), MRJ (Mgr: M S Thomas), S J Brown, C S Gudgeon, B Jenkins, Hello Boy's Racing (Mgr: P Hughes), Miss F Refalof, P A Dawson, S A Newman, T Randall, M Maude, L Farmer, R Stubley, I Buick, Miss D Andrew, S Porter, P Cohen, N Ethell & G Jones
At the latest run 8th of 13 at Randwick 3yo Bm72 on June 7 over 2000m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Millie De Lune carrying 52kg at $26. The start before that 9th of 16 at Scone Highway-C3 on May 17 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Fiorsum Fred with 55.5kg at $8. Winning chance in a suitable race.
6
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Navy Blue, JJJ Racing Logo, White Sleeves, Light Blue Armbands, Light Blue Cap, Navy Blue Star
6 63533 AVONVIEW
B JOSEPH & P & M JONES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J J R Partnership (Mgr: P A Jones), P H Joseph, M G Jones, Mrs M Guthrie-Curran, G J Wilks, Mrs J A Wilks, M K Walcott, A E Bowie & S B Palmer
Form hard to fault. Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Canberra Acton Bm65 on June 6 over 1750m, 0.8 len behind Straight Fire with 58.5kg at $6.50. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Canberra Bm60 on May 9 over 2000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Call Me Artie with 60kg at $3.80. Not far away last start. Has ability and is one of the chances.
10
BRODIE LOY
Yellow, Red Diamond And Armbands, Red And Yellow Spots Cap
7 24222 BELLMAN
ANDREW DALE
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
A Dale
Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 14 at Albury Bm58 on June 16 over 1600m, on a wet track; 0.6 len behind Philadelphia Storm with 62kg at $4.20. The race before that 2nd of 8 at this track Bm58 on June 5 over 2000m, slow going 1.4 len behind Southern Dancer with 62kg at $6. Sure to run his usual honest race.
2
NICK HEYWOOD
Burgundy, White Obelisk, Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
8 35913 TAUMATA
TIM DONNELLY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
P L & Mrs J Galloway, G D Ellis, Ms T J Champion, NineCoreeSt (Mgr: M R Ellis), W M Sanbrook, R J Earsman, Ms L C Byrnes, L J Galloway, D W Manson, G Harper, Dr L M Bodell, R J Thomas, B P Bradley & Mrs A L Bradley
Racing well recently. Last start 3rd of 11 at Canberra Acton Bm65 on June 6 over 1750m, 0.8 len behind Straight Fire carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.5 len at this track Bm66 May 1 over 2000m defeating Dynamic One with 56kg at $9. Among the better chances.
8
BLAIKE MCDOUGALL
Dark Blue, Orange Braces, Hooped Sleeves, Dark Blue And White Quartered Cap
9 37822 QUAMBY
SYLVIA THOMPSON
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Jacka Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs H M McPhee)
Comes here off a 51-day let-up. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Wangaratta Bm64 on May 2 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Sea Strike with 57.5kg at $12. Before that led but faded 2nd of 9 at Wodonga 0-62 on April 22 over 2050m, 1.3 len behind Darn Hot Miss with 58.5kg at $5.50. Holding form and must be kept safe.
4
C J PARISH
Black, Pink Diagonal Stripes And Cap
10 27441 SORRY SUNSHINE
DOUG GORREL
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
D J Gorrel, Miss K E Gorrel, The Pumpking (Mgr: M J Malone) & Samsangep (Mgr: J J Sanbrook)
Racing well recently. At the latest run won by 0.5 len at Corowa Bm58 June 2 over 1600m in soft going defeating Vaafee carrying 59.5kg at $9.50. The start before that 4th of 11 at Wagga Riverside Bm50 on May 24 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Diamond Carat carrying 61kg at $4.20. Racing well and can win again.
5
J KISSICK
Purple, Old Gold Checks, White Sleeves, Old Gold Cap
11 46214 FIRST DAY
BEN BRISBOURNE
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Quat Quatta Thoroughbreds (Mgr: I R Mandie) & Jet Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J de Fegely)
Dual acceptor. Racing well recently. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Swan Hill Bm64 on June 6 over 2400m, 1.3 len behind Dartboard with 56kg at $6. The start before that won by a nose at Wodonga 0-58 May 24 over 2050m on a rain affected track defeating Kansherun with 57kg at $3. Hard to beat if she brings her A-game.
7
MILOS BUNJEVAC
Orange, White Double-Headed Eagle
12 64226 REGION TIME
GRATZ VELLA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
T A Corkhill, B T Corkhill, P B Corkhill, D B Maxwell, P E Corkhill & P J Morrissey
At the latest run 6th of 11 at Canberra Acton Bm65 on June 6 over 1750m, 1.5 len behind Straight Fire carrying 55.5kg at $11. Before that came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Canberra Bm60 on May 9 over 2000m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Call Me Artie with 57.5kg at $3.80. Can improve on the latest effort and stays in the mix.
1
QUAYDE KROGH
Orange, Grey Stripes
13 09107 MAYFAIR HOTEL
PETER CLANCY
5YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
P Clancy, G P Clancy & Mrs T L Irvin
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently 7th of 11 at Wagga Riverside Bm50 on May 24 over 1800m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Diamond Carat with 60.5kg at $10. Before that 10th of 12 at Albury Bm58 on May 16 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Slate Ripper with 56.5kg at $20. Looking to others.
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JOSH RICHARDS
Green, Brown Spots, Green Cap
14 64913 DIAMOND CARAT
SHANE BLOOMFIELD
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Ms R J Tatham
Last start 3rd of 8 at this track Bm58 on June 5 over 2000m, slow going 5.5 len behind Southern Dancer carrying 55kg at $5.50. The race before that came from midfield and won by 5.5 len at Wagga Riverside Bm50 May 24 over 1800m on a heavy track defeating Juliette's Joy with 57kg at $5.50. Happy to overlook.
3
J PENZA
Black, Three White Diagonal Stars, Star Cap
15 56985 COULDBEFAMOUS
GORDON STRANG
7YO  BR/BL  GELDING 55.0KG
G Strang & B M Cain
Dual acceptor. Most recently ran last in a small field at Swan Hill Bm78 on June 8 over 2400m, slow going 13 len behind Wisaka carrying 52kg at $31. The race before that 8th of 12 at Werribee 0 - 58 on May 31 over 2720m, 11 len behind Octahedron with 51kg at $41. Struggling of late and looking to others.
6
AMY O'DRISCOLL
Blue And White Stripes, Gold Kangaroo, Green Sleeves And Cap