Mount Gambier 08 Aug 2025
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Carlin & Gazzard Benchmark 62 Handicap 1814m Track: Heavy 10 Clouds (Max: 15) Rail: +4m Entire . |
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Feargal to take charge ahead of Buzzaroon at a good tempo. Several progressive types in the mix but keen to be with the older, proven mare EXALTED RUTH (2), who was good in a stronger race last time. She can mix her form but if she runs up to her best, she will be very hard to beat. In well with the claim and is versatile. FEARGAL (5) did it from the front last start and was dominant. Expect him to roll forward and give plenty of cheek. He can win again if Exalted Ruth runs below par. TUDAYA (7) deserves another chance, despite a poor run last start. He has ability and it wouldn't surprise too see him in the money. HABITEIN (9) has upside and is open to further improvement, while MR SHORTY (4) is worth some thought too. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Exalted Ruth to win.
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DR DEE DEE
DARRYL DODSON 10YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG D I Dodson & D T Dixon Returns from a 42-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 12 at Bordertown Bm56 on June 27 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Enciphering carrying 61kg at $21. The race before that second last of 12 at Casterton Apsly Cup on June 8 over 2000m, on a wet track; 14 len behind Trosettee carrying 54kg at $61. Always an each way chance in these sorts of races. |
9 KAYLA CROWTHER |
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| 2 | 0q042 |
EXALTED RUTH
JYI LUKEY 10YO BAY MARE 60.0KG J B Lukey Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 13 at Morphettville Bm68 on July 26 over 2000m, in the wet; 3 len behind Silent Emmy carrying 53.5kg at $31. Before that 4th of 10 at this track Bm56 on July 11 over 2050m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Bright Legend carrying 58.5kg at $4.60. If she can replicate her last start, she will be very hard to beat. |
6 CAITLIN TOOTELL |
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| 3 | 31x79 |
HANDSHAKE
PAUL PREUSKER 8YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG P A Preusker, Mrs N F Alexander, J D Alexander, N Mahlook, J Newnes, A M Palermo, R K Bavcevic, Ms S J Leury, B Schaeche, Mrs R Alexander, F C Belot & Mrs N Belot Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 7th of 12 at Geelong 0 - 64 on July 11 over 1740m, in the wet; 4 len behind Yes I Know carrying 58kg at $101. Last start ran last of 9 at Murtoa Bm70 on July 26 over 2050m, in the wet; 29 len behind Goliotus with 56.5kg at $16. Need to see a bit more from him. |
4 ALANA LIVESEY |
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| 4 | 55414 |
MR SHORTY
MITCHELL FREEDMAN 5YO GR/BR GELDING 59.0KG R T D Racing (Mgr: R Norton), C B Mclennan, C McLeish, J Rogers, Sebs Racing (Mgr: M A Bushe), B F O'Connor, G N Pain, R L Henriksen, G N Franklin & Roll The Dice Women (Mgr: Ms D M Suss) Dual acceptor. Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 11 at Seymour Bm64 on July 20 over 2000m, slow going 1.4 len behind She Said carrying 58.5kg at $12. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len at Echuca 0 - 58 June 22 over 2100m on a soft track defeating Mr Zed carrying 59.5kg at $4.40. Thereabouts last time out. Rock hard fir and Victorian form lines up well here. |
10 BROOKE KING |
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| 5 | 86021 |
FEARGAL
SHANE JACKSON 8YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Miss J Baker, P T Hepburn, A F Pedley, Ms L Erskine, J Oppedisano, P Couty, HAACKA (Mgr: A White), Simanna Racing (Mgr: S D Jennings), Mrs K W Barker, H Fitzpatrick, Yarbo (Mgr: A R King), L Cann, A P Main, Mrs A Slorach, G Scott & Coupla Cold Ones (Mgr: Mrs D Waayers) Dual acceptor. Racing well recently. Most recently won by 2.25 len at Casterton 0 - 58 July 27 over 1800m in the wet defeating Rippa Buddy carrying 69kg at $4. Before that led but faded 2nd of 12 at Warracknabeal Bm52 on June 27 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Jayzeal carrying 58kg at $3. Will take some catching again and looks a major player. |
7 SARAH FIELD |
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| 6 | 71076 |
SIR LORD
LUKE O'CONNOR 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG L O'Connor, Miss T Oxlade & A P Barns Last start 6th of 12 at Balaklava Bm58 on July 30 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Cuban Lord with 59kg at $9. The race before that 7th of 11 at Gawler Bm56 on July 16 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Flying Assassin carrying 62.5kg at $15. Better than the last run suggests. |
5 CONNOR MURTAGH |
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| 7 | 34130 |
TUDAYA
PETER CHOW 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG J Mackenzie, S Bishop, L Johnson, B Drummond, T Boyle, T Oaklands, OGPIC Syn, G Chow, S Chow, A Chow, J Chow & M Chow At the latest run second last of 13 at Morphettville 3yo Bm72 on July 26 over 1600m, on a wet track; 32 len behind Sav On Ice carrying 54.5kg at $51. Before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at Geelong 0 - 64 on July 11 over 1740m, on rain affected going; 2.75 len behind Yes I Know with 58.5kg at $61. Has ability and is well placed to atone. |
2 SAIRYN FAWKE |
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BUZZAROON
AARON PURCELL 6YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Purcells Enjoy Racing (Mgr: J D Purcell) Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 11 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on July 12 over 1200m, in the wet; 3 len behind Dibalta with 59.5kg at $31. Last start scored a big 4 len win at Murtoa Mdn-Sw July 26 over 1600m in the wet defeating Hand Of Doom carrying 59.5kg at $4.20. Dominant last time and sure to be in the mix in this grade. |
3 MELISSA JULIUS |
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| 9 | 351 |
HABITEIN
ADAM CHAMBERS 5YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG A J Chambers, Mrs M M Chambers, A B Chambers, C J Chambers, M G Burgess, W L Burgess, J I Burgess & J L Burgess Most recently favourite; won by 1.5 len at Hamilton Mdn-Sw August 2 over 1600m in heavy going defeating Tee Eight with 59.5kg at $3.20. Before that 5th of 12 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on July 24 over 1400m, in the wet; 6 len behind French Navy carrying 59.5kg at $4.40. Top hope to continue rise through grades with another win. |
1 T P MADDEN |
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| 10 | 7x503 |
TOGANMAIN
BEN O'FARRELL 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG S Fraser & B O'Farrell Last start 3rd of 13 at Moe Bm52 on July 11 over 2069m, on rain affected going; 2.75 len behind Najle carrying 60kg at $26. The start before that 12th of 14 at Werribee 0-58 on May 31 over 1600m, 6 len behind Shadeelaa carrying 58kg at $31. Prepared to risk. |
8 JORDYN WEATHERLEY |
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FIFTH HUSBAND
WAYNE WALTERS 8YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG J Morell Back from a long spell. Only had one start last campaign second last of 8 at this track Bm56 on December 22 over 1800m, 8 len behind Four Outlaws carrying 56.5kg at $11. First up last campaign 8th of 11 at Penola Bm58 on June 2 2024 over 2100m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Bruno Stars carrying 57kg at $19. Might need the run first-up. |
7 MS K WALTERS |
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MOORAK MISS
ROBERT SCHULTZ 7YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG R G Schultz, Miss R L Gleed & L R Colbert At the latest run second last of 9 at Casterton 0 - 58 on July 27 over 1800m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Feargal carrying 65kg at $14. Before that made ground from midfield; 4th of 15 at this track 0-54 on July 11 over 1550m, on a wet track; 2.25 len behind Last Dream carrying 54kg at $13. Needs to find a few lengths to threaten these. |
10 TEAGAN VOORHAM |
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