Inverell   26 Jul 2025
 
GOING: H(10)

PAGES PLUMBING BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP 1200m

Track: HEAVY 10   Rain (Max: 11)   Rail: True.  

Strong pace with The Defiant One kicking up while A Tent Hut also works forward. SHARPEN THE KNIVES (5) hasn't been all that far away in recent runs against far deeper fields than this. Placed in a Class 1 over 1100m here on 29 May which is strong form. Expect a bounce back in this suitable contest. CHOCKABLOCK (8) proved a little too good last time out in a BM55 at Esk. Distance specialist who just needs luck from a tricky draw to feature in the finish. SET TO PROPHET (3) ran a better race a fortnight ago when second-up from a spell, beaten under a length over today's journey at Mungindi. Fitter now and should be thereabouts. RICHUNCLEMONEYBAGS (4) edged Set To Prophet out of second place at Mungindi recently, continuing a good run of form. In the mix again. INJAIR (6) has been finding the line well against much better fields than this. Gets in nicely after the claim and is a definite contender. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sharpen The Knives can get away with this.
1 010x6 MISSION TO WIN
SALLY TAYLOR
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 63.0KG
Ms S J Taylor & M J Robertson
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after nine months 6th of 10 at Port Macquarie Cg&E Bm50 on July 12 over 1210m, slow going 5.5 len behind Grey Effects with 61.5kg at $10. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 on July 20 2024 over 1540m, 6 len behind Luton Hoo with 60kg at $12. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two.
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Cerise, Black Checks, Sleeves And Cap
2 3127x A TENT HUT
TODD PAYNE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
M G W Taylor, K J Bodsworth, J Guilfoyle, C Payne, J Halloran, C Halloran & M J Mclennan
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at Walcha Bm58 February 7 over 1700m, 9 len behind Spills carrying 57.5kg at $11. First up last campaign sixth of 9 at Armidale Ctry Mdn September 22 over 1100m, 6 len behind Swanbrook Gem carrying 55kg at $6.50. Respect any positive market activity.
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L P ROLLS
Yellow, Red Stripe, Sleeves And Cap
3 60x03 SET TO PROPHET
LEA SELBY
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 62.0KG
Mrs L F Selby
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 11th of 14 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Bm58 on June 29 over 1015m, slow going 7 len behind Sneaky Rich carrying 57.5kg at $21. Second run from a spell 3rd of 10 at Mungindi Bm50 on July 5 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Chicken Legs carrying 60.5kg at $7. Fitter and is among the leading chances.
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IZZY NEALE
Pink, Royal Blue Maltese Cross, White Diabolo Sleeves, White Cap, Royal Blue Maltese Cross
4 25612 RICHUNCLEMONEYBAGS
STACEY MESKEN
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
Ms S M Mesken, R J Weston & Mrs M F Weston
Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 10 at Mungindi Bm50 on July 5 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Chicken Legs carrying 58.5kg at $3.50. The run before that won by 2 len at Roma June 21 over 1200m defeating Areya Tuchuzy with 62kg at $4.40. Shapes as a key runner.
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COLLEEN KRAHNEN
Green, White Sash, Red Armbands And Cap
5 73379 SHARPEN THE KNIVES
TRACY BELL
4YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
Mrs C J Sewell, L J Sewell, Mrs E M Ulrick, S R Ulrick, F Yule, Mrs L J Sewell, J M Sewell, D Clyde-Smith, Mrs D A Clyde-Smith & Mrs J Ranck
At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at Scone Cl1 on July 14 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind He's My Warrior with 54kg at $10. The run before that 7th of 14 at Tamworth Ctry Bm58 on June 27 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind Enterprise Legend with 58kg at $13. Can turn things around.
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GLENN CAHILL
Red, White Diamonds, Red Sleeves, Black Cap
6 x1635 INJAIR
GAVIN GROTH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs F G Groth, D E Waghorn, D Brown, T J Torrens & P J Warmoll
At the latest run 5th of 12 at Scone Cl1 on July 14 over 1200m, 2 len behind He's My Warrior with 55.5kg at $9. The race before that 3rd of 13 at Tamworth Ctry Cl1 on July 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Takeover Lad with 55.5kg at $17. Has ability and shouldn’t be far away.
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LEESHELLE SMALL
White, Royal Blue And Red Band And Armbands, Royal Blue Striped Cap
7 63002 FIELD AGENT
STEPHANIE SIXTUS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
A Cavallaro
Dual acceptor. Last start raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at Kilcoy Cg&E 0 - 58 on July 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Horrible Hank with 56kg at $14. The start before that 12th of 14 at Warwick Bm55 on June 21 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Koga Ninja carrying 59kg at $11. Impressed last start. Among the chances on his best form.
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BEN LOOKER
Dark Blue, Pink Diamond, Diamonds On Sleeves, Diamond Cap
8 80581 CHOCKABLOCK
WAYNE NUGENT
5YO  B/BR  MARE 59.0KG
W P Nugent & D A Digney
At the latest run won by 0.9 len at Esk Bm55 July 12 over 1200m defeating Deloris carrying 54kg at $11. The start before that 8th of 11 at Kilcoy 0 - 55 on June 19 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Bee Exact with 53.5kg at $21. Can get the job done again.
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JADE METCALFE
Black, Yellow Sash, White Sleeves And Cap
9 51531 THE DEFIANT ONE
NIKKI POLLOCK
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Hillside Stud (Mgr: B Pollock), L Pollock & Mrs P J Polito
Last start won by 0.7 len at Carinda Bm45 July 12 over 1100m defeating Soho Coco with 57kg at $4. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Mudgee Pic Trophy on June 14 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Rivaldo carrying 62kg at $9. Back in form and not out of contention.
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BILLY CRAY
White, Navy Blue Hillside Stud Logo And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
10 97370 BAD BOY DARBY
DANIEL WHEELER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
G E Williams, J H Williams, M W Rom, K N Williams & S C Dalton
Returns from a 36-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 14 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Bm58 on June 20 over 1505m, on rain affected going; 15 len behind True Fairy with 55kg at $61. The run before that 7th of 14 at Grafton Bm58 on June 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Rubydoo with 55kg at $31. Hard to be enthused.
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MS YVETTE LEWIS
Yellow, Black And Yellow Check Band, Black Sleeves, Yellow Seams, Black Cap, Yellow Pom Pom
11 68294 PRINCE CARLOS
CHERYL ROGERS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
S J Rogers
Dual acceptor. Most recently 4th of 10 at Roma on July 12 over 1000m, 5 len behind Enflamed carrying 59.5kg at $10. The race before that 9th of 12 at Roma on June 21 over 1200m, 11 len behind Richunclemoneybags with 60kg at $9.50. Can hit the frame with the right run.
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MS C ROGERS
Orange And Royal Blue Stars, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Stars
12 76x09 BEACH PRINCESS
COLT PROSSER
7YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Ms F Turner
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 11 at Port Macquarie Cl1 on June 15 over 1208m, slow going 13 len behind What A Rush with 55kg at $151. Second run from a spell second last of 10 at Port Macquarie F&M Bm50 on July 12 over 1210m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Wanjina Rose with 55.5kg at $91. Looking elsewhere.
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LEANNE BOYD
Cerise, Purple Diamonds Sleeves, Halved Cap
13 85777 DIVINE RENDEZVOUS
STEPHANIE SIXTUS
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
P D Gray & Mrs P M Gray
Dual acceptor. Last start 7th of 12 at Ipswich F&M 0 - 58 on July 17 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Kirragirl carrying 51kg at $91. Before that ran last of 7 at Ipswich Cl2 on July 3 over 1350m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Dubious Six carrying 54kg at $51. Looking elsewhere.
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SIENNA GRIMA
Dark Blue, Pink Diamond, Diamonds On Sleeves, Diamond Cap