Naracoorte   31 Aug 2025
 
GOING: S

Coopers Brewery Benchmark 66 Handicap 1200m

Track: Soft 7   Rain (Max: 13)   Rail: +2m 800m-600m, True Remainder .  

Plenty of pace with Dark Harmony and Greenidge leading from Royal Telephone. TIZ TIME (6) hasn’t threatened in her past couple but both efforts came in stronger company, including last start when midfield at Sandown-Lakeside. Easier here, so doesn't have to improve much to be winning. JUSTICA'S BONUS (9) also comes through city grade where she wasn’t disgraced at Morphettville Parks. A proven performer at this trip and looks one of the key players. LIGHTNING EXPRESS (1) resumes after a spell and has trialled well leading into this. Usually runs well fresh and finds a winnable assignment. LOOSE LIP LLOYD (10) saluted in dominant fashion last start. This is tougher but he has to be considered. SUGGESTED PLAY: Tiz Time to win.
1 5318x LIGHTNING EXPRESS
AARON PURCELL
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 63.0KG
Purcells Enjoy Racing (Mgr: J D Purcell), N Hayes, Ms S C Hayes, B W Rodger, M A Beecham, P F Beecham, G Stirling, Alex 'N' Wang (Mgr: G L Taylor), M C Solly, G S C Solly, T N Franklin, Mrs J Ludeman, K A J Peach, L J Leahy, Mrs M C Leahy, R A Mitchell & G J Khougaz
Is first-up after a break of 11 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Bendigo Elmore Cup June 14 over 1600m, soft track; 7 len behind Promised Land carrying 61.5kg at $5.50. First up last campaign third of 9 at Echuca Bm64 April 18 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Excel And Fly with 62.5kg at $9. Can feature fresh.
3
SOPHIE POTTER
Purple, Gold Yoke And Armbands, Quartered Cap
2 6236x DARK HARMONY
AARON PURCELL
6YO  BR/BL  GELDING 61.0KG
Purcells Enjoy Racing (Mgr: J D Purcell), G L Taylor, K A J Peach, C Ghastine, N Bizimoski, S Merrett, B Danaher, M J C Moore, M G Sargeant, Elite Park Racing (Mgr: Miss M J Davie), N J G Blacker, Mrs M C Leahy, L J Leahy, M A Beecham, P F Beecham, Mrs K Franklin & Mrs P M Moore
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Casterton Bm64 May 18 over 1400m, soft track; 1.4 len behind Allouvre carrying 62.5kg at $8. First up last campaign seventh of 10 at Caulfield Bm78 August 31 over 1400m, 5 len behind Craig with 57kg at $51. Prefer to see how he returns.
2
CAMPBELL RAWILLER
Purple, Gold Yoke, Armbands And Quartered Cap
3 06770 EAMONN'S MEMORY
LUKE O'CONNOR
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
A Dale, P Harrison, N Jones, S A Harrison, T Vinton, Mrs G Miller, C J Sessions, W M Gorman, A E Grantham & Lions Share (Mgr: A E Grantham)
At the latest run 7th of 9 at Morphettville Parks Nmw-Ly on August 16 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Watadeel with 58kg at $20. The run before that 7th of 13 at Murray Bridge Bm76 on August 2 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Fast Bubbles with 56.5kg at $91. Don't dismiss.
10
CONNOR MURTAGH
Burgundy, White Obelisk, Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
4 42083 THISISMYTURF
TOM DABERNIG
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs P A Collins, S A Hounihan, Miss L M Quinn, P L Quinn, Ms D A Myers, K W Tehan, S F Lowrie, Mrs F A Lowrie, L Haig, F R Linehan & Mrs A Linehan
At the latest run 3rd of 7 at Mt Gambier Bm66 on August 8 over 1214m, on a wet track; 1.1 len behind I Catchem Fox with 56kg at $3.30. The race before that 8th of 10 at Geelong Bm64 on July 25 over 1450m, slow going 7 len behind Fabrice with 61kg at $15. Solid top-three chance.
1
CAITLIN TOOTELL
Navy, Red Chevron Sleeves, Striped Cap, Red Pom Pom
5 55x60 JUST LIKE LISA
MARGARET COLLETT
8YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
J Pickering & Ms E Collett
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 10 at Gawler Bm74 on July 5 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Winning Revolution with 56kg at $41. Last start sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 10 at Morphettville Parks Bm72 on August 16 over 1250m, slow going 9 len behind Classy Kenny with 56.5kg at $41. Hard to have.
7
SAIRYN FAWKE
Teal, White Crossed Sashes
6 42266 TIZ TIME
SHANE JACKSON
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
A L Stevens & Edgar Park
Last start 6th of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on August 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Princess Que with 57kg at $8.50. The start before that 6th of 11 at Morphettville Nmw on June 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Fast Bubbles with 57kg at $7. Certainly worth another chance.
5
KAYLA CROWTHER
Black, Orange Maltese Cross, Sleeves And Cap
7 1516x GREENIDGE
STEPHEN THEODORE
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Campolina Pty Ltd (Mgr: I C Bell), T Paragalli, M Portia, T A Clinnick, G Amalfi, P Whitton, A Krongold, W J Henson, P J Smith & 84/85 Premiership (Mgr: M T Harvey)
Mare back from a spell of five-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Morphettville Parks Bm68 March 15 over 1400m, 10 len behind Royal Fox carrying 53.5kg at $15. When resuming last campaign third of 11 at Morphettville 4yo+ Mdn-Sw December 13 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Bad Detective with 56kg at $2.80. Can give this a shake fresh.
4
ALYSHA WARREN
Maroon, Gold Maple Leaf, Halved Sleeves, Gold Cap
8 681 OVER THE EDGE
DARRYL DODSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
D I Dodson, G M Bowyer, Community Club Racing (Mgr: K M Gill), G Bates, Mrs K E Hawker, T E Hawker & Radish Racing (Mgr: J M Sheahan)
Last start came from midfield and won by 2 len at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw August 16 over 1205m on a soft track defeating Manapouri with 59.5kg at $101. The start before that got back early 8th of 11 at Hamilton Mdn-Sw on August 2 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Racetothebottom with 59.5kg at $21. Fitter again but this might be too rich.
10
ALANA LIVESEY
Red, Pink Spots
9 x2416 JUSTICA'S BONUS
SHAYNE & CHELSEA CAHILL
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
B P Clarke, A J Easton, N J Clark, N R Rollbusch, S M MARR, C E Fisher, T P Tol, R D Finch, G K Hannemann, Mrs M L Hannemann, Mrs C L Inglis, C W Inglis & S M James
At the latest run 6th of 11 at Morphettville Parks 0-62 on August 16 over 1250m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Welcometotheshow carrying 56kg at $21. Before that won by a neck at Gawler Cg&E 0-56 August 3 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Testa Dexta carrying 58kg at $4.60. Can atone.
8
ISAAC SIT
Navy Blue, White Band, Black And White Hooped Sleeves And Striped Cap
10 84681 LOOSE LIP LLOYD
BELINDA O'LOUGHLIN
9YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Ms B L O'Loughlin
At the latest run scored a big 4.5 len win at Mt Gambier 0-56 August 8 over 1564m in the wet defeating Aseventy Seven carrying 58kg at $5. The race before that 8th of 10 at Hamilton 0 - 58 on August 2 over 1400m, in the wet; 10 len behind Villainesque with 59.5kg at $13. Coming back in distance but brings the right form to the table and can go on with it.
9
BROOKE KING
Lime, Purple Star, Hooped Sleeves, Lime Cap
11 25194 ROYAL TELEPHONE
VICKI O'CONNELL
5YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs V I O'Connell
Most recently 4th of 7 at Mt Gambier Bm66 on August 8 over 1214m, on heavy track; 5 len behind I Catchem Fox with 52kg at $18. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 11 at Casterton 0 - 58 on July 27 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Tauri carrying 67.5kg at $14. Not keen on her chances.
6
DYLAN CABOCHE
Black, Lime Spots, Quartered Cap
12 96342 MELISSA KATE
WAYNE WALTERS
9YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
J Morell
Dual acceptor. Racing well recently. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Mt Gambier 0-56 on August 8 over 1314m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Ironbar with 58kg at $7. Before that 4th of 12 at Hamilton 0 - 58 on August 2 over 1100m, on a wet track; 9 len behind A Good Yarn with 56.5kg at $15. Genuine threat.
7
MS K WALTERS
Light Blue, White Stars, Sleeves And Cap
13 07383 HARD LEAF
DARRYL CARRISON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
L B Gerloff, Mrs L F Gerloff, S A Frew, S Koeroessy, Mrs F Koeroessy, M A Watt, Ms J L Carlaw, Ms C M White, B P White & Mrs K Carrison
Last start raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at Gawler on August 27 over 1516m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Spelman carrying 60kg at $7. The start before that ran last of 8 at Quorn Quorn Cup Bm70 on August 16 over 1900m, 8 len behind Jamrock carrying 53kg at $8. Still favouring others today.
7
MONIKA WOLANIN
Black, Cerise Sleeves