Forbes 11 Oct 2025
GOING: S(6)
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PETER MAHER SHEARING SERVICES BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP 1400m Track: GOOD 4 Clear (Max: 28) Rail: True. |
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Expecting a strong tempo with Casablanca, Pahang and Hoorini going forward ahead of Jade Division and Ternini. JADE DIVISION (1) backs up seven days after a convincing win over this distance at Mudgee. Getting up in the weights but has obviously thrived since last Saturday's run and can get the job done again. MERRY MORE (10) returned from a spell with a respectable third over 1200m at Grenfell last start. Looking for at least this trip now so another big run looks on the cards. PAHANG (5) worked home fairly but was never a threat in a $50k picnic race over this distance at Dubbo recently. Fitter for two runs back from a spell and gets all the favours out of the inside gate. GUSTAV (2) closed well to get up for third in a Class 2 over 1150m at Leeton last start. Serious contender in this far easier assignment. FREAKY FRIDAY (11) next best in a race with a long tail. SUGGESTED PLAY: Jade Division to win again.
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JADE DIVISION
BRETT THOMPSON 7YO BAY GELDING 63.0KG R S Atkinson & Mrs N A Atkinson Dual acceptor. Last start won by 1.2 len at Mudgee Bm50 October 4 over 1400m defeating Fleetly with 58.5kg at $7. Before that 5th of 10 at Narromine Bm66 on September 22 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Dawn County with 55kg at $10. Has been racing well. Can play a big role again. |
6 DYLAN STANLEY |
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| 2 | 26x53 |
GUSTAV
J W SCOBIE 5YO BROWN GELDING 61.0KG J W Scobie & Ms K M Blay Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 11 at Gundagai Cl1 on September 7 over 1180m, slow going 3 len behind Whiskey George carrying 55kg at $19. Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Leeton Cl2 on September 23 over 1150m, 1.5 len behind Pleasurize with 55kg at $9.50. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. This looks a nice race for him. |
11 B VALE |
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| 3 | x4879 |
KELILAH
MELISSA HARRISON 5YO BAY MARE 61.0KG Ms K M Harrison, M R Harrison, S F R Batman & Miss T M Apthorpe Most recently 9th of 12 at Narromine Cl2 on September 22 over 1300m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Shadow Dane with 55kg at $31. The start before that 7th of 12 at Wellington Ctry Bm58 on September 1 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind I'm Scarlett carrying 58kg at $10. Can do better and might be a surprise packet. |
3 ZOE HUNT |
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| 4 | 09676 |
KIRK
GAYNA WILLIAMS 4YO B/BR GELDING 61.0KG Mrs G M Williams, F J Williams, Mrs L K Cook & M G Cook Most recently 6th of 14 at Dubbo Cl1 on September 28 over 1300m, 5 len behind Andale Andale with 55kg at $61. The race before that 7th of 11 at Gundagai Cl1 on September 7 over 1180m, slow going 4.5 len behind Whiskey George with 56.5kg at $17. Looks tested against this line-up. |
5 JORDAN QUINCE |
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| 5 | 19x07 |
PAHANG
CONNIE GREIG 9YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG Miss C Greig Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 12 at Tamworth Bm58 on September 8 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Fan Harder with 57.5kg at $101. Second-up 7th of 12 at Dubbo Pic Champ on September 28 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Avoid Me carrying 63kg at $41. Profiles nicely. Certainly worth another chance. |
1 WENDY PEEL |
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| 6 | 0x001 |
CASABLANCA
CINDY MONAGHAN 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG Mrs C L Monaghan, T S Moses, A A Barlow & M J Cuthell Last start won by 1.75 len at Come By Chance Cond Pic Hcp September 27 over 1200m defeating Vinlago carrying 67.5kg at $3.50. The start before that second last of 12 at Gulargambone Cl1 on August 30 over 1200m, 7 len behind Firestorm Boy carrying 57kg at $10. Tougher assignment this time. |
4 KATHERINE BELL-PITOMAC |
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| 7 | 94x66 |
CHOOKSTER
CONNIE GREIG 9YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG Miss C Greig, J D Crowe & Mrs K Roper Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 6th of 8 at Geurie Pic Cl3t on September 13 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Shaquila with 66.5kg at $13. Second-up 6th of 12 at Dubbo Pic Champ on September 28 over 1400m, 3 len behind Avoid Me carrying 62kg at $61. Should be ready to show his best. SCRATCHED. |
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| 8 | 75154 |
TERNINI
TERRY J FAHEY 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Miss T L Fahey & Mrs B M Fahey Most recently 4th in a small field at Come By Chance Cond Pic Hcp on September 27 over 1200m, 7 len behind Casablanca carrying 67kg at $3.50. The start before that eased back early on 5th of 10 at Narromine Cl1 on September 22 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Trumpty Dumpty with 55kg at $41. Disappointing form likely to continue. |
10 A BANKS |
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| 9 | 43x69 |
HOORINI
BRETT THOMPSON 7YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Mrs E L Perini, J J Hook, A Perini & Mrs R A Hook Third-up today. First-up eased back early on 6th of 10 at Narromine Cl1 on September 22 over 1100m, in the wet; 7 len behind Trumpty Dumpty carrying 55kg at $11. Second run from a spell 9th of 13 at Mudgee Bm50 on October 4 over 1400m, 6 len behind Jade Division carrying 56kg at $10. Confidence low and looks safely held. |
2 JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES |
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| 10 | 496x3 |
MERRY MORE
SARAH MCILRICK 6YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG Mrs S J McIlrick Second run back. First-up after eight months 3rd of 8 at Grenfell Cl2 on September 27 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind A Book Of Days with 55kg at $10. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Dubbo Mdn-Sw on August 21 2024 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Cafe Award carrying 57kg at $26. Sure to give a great sight again. |
7 SHAYLEIGH INGELSE |
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| 11 | 95877 |
FREAKY FRIDAY
JOHN ROLFE 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs J L Rolfe, J Rolfe, Miss S A Rolfe, B W Rolfe, J A Rolfe & W F Bridges At the latest run ran last of 7 at Grenfell Bm58 on September 27 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Mystic Flame carrying 55.5kg at $7. Before that ran last of 7 at Goulburn Ctry Cl1 on September 12 over 1300m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Luna Angel with 55kg at $81. Each-way claims. |
8 M HEAGNEY |
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