Dubbo   08 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

AG SAVE DIRECT COUNTRY BOOSTED BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1000m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 33)   Rail: True.  

Several of these have good gate speed so a strong tempo is expected. KEADOOL (1) pushed forward and went on to record a determined win in a CL2 over 1000m at Wellington. Carries more weight but maps well and is well placed to repeat the dose. BRUMMAGEN (4) led and missed a whisker in the same contest, improving again. Keeps the 2kg claim, and he's sure to threaten again. EMPHATIC BEL (7) led and went close at Warren and his half-length defeat here three back in a 66 stacks right up. Draws awkwardly but has solid each-way claims. PRESS FORWARD (2) did about what was expected first up, but she's proven second up and has won this course/trip. The 2kg claim is handy, and she will settle back and hit the line. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Keadool.
1 83341 KEADOOL
CLINT LUNDHOLM
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 62.0KG
M E Kennedy
Recent form sound. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at Wellington Cl2 November 24 over 1000m defeating Brummagen carrying 56.5kg at $3.20. The race before that 4th of 10 at Wellington Cl3 Bm66 on November 16 over 1000m, 2 len behind Pelette with 55kg at $12. Can go on with it.
4
ZOE HUNT
White, Blue Striped Sleeves, Blue Cap
2 346x6 PRESS FORWARD
BRETT ROBB
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
P D McFadyen, M J Evans, T Evans, Ms T Simmonds, A Hillerman, J Jones, T J Kilmartin, B Lang, D B Newall, A Peart, M Rees, T Rope, M Sheather, J A Webb, R Woodhead, A Reeves, D McFayden & A Hall
Second-up. First-up after five months 6th of 10 at Wellington Cl3 Bm66 on November 16 over 1000m, 3 len behind Pelette with 56kg at $8. Previously second-up 8th of 14 at Wellington Bm58 on May 30 2024 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Pyromania carrying 60kg at $6.50. Should improve sharply.
2
IZZY NEALE
Yellow, Light Blue Horseshoe And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
3 93410 ROCK 'N' REIGN
CASSANDRA STUMMER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
H G Ferguson, Mrs E R Lewer & D Lewer
At the latest run ran last of 10 at Taree Cl3 on November 23 over 1005m, slow going 7 len behind What A Rush with 57kg at $10.
9
JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES
Navy Blue, Silver Lightning Bolt And Sleeves, Silver Lightning Bolt Cap
4 x7232 BRUMMAGEN
BRETT THOMPSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Dr R J Slack-Smith & Mrs J L Slack-Smith
Racing well recently. At the latest run gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 8 at Wellington Cl2 on November 24 over 1000m, head behind Keadool carrying 55.5kg at $3.10. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Warren Bm58 on November 9 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Desirous with 59kg at $2.60. Definite winning chance. Racing well and is a threat.
7
DYLAN STANLEY
White, Orange Hoops And Cap
5 6123x TOONGI BOUND
BRETT THOMPSON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Dr R J Slack-Smith & Mrs J L Slack-Smith
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at this track Bm58 August 21 2024 over 1400m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Barry The Poet with 59.5kg at $6.50. Previously first up; seventh of 13 at this track Ctry Bm58 May 25 2024 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Cumnock carrying 58.5kg at $21. Will take benefit from this outing.
1
D DILLON
White, Orange Hoops And Cap
6 2526x NANNU
ALISON SMITH
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs S Dwyer, D B Dwyer, R Field & Miss K M Manns
First-up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at Warren Ctry Bm58 June 2 over 1200m, 4 len behind Myalaby with 59.5kg at $12. First up last campaign ran last of 13 at this track Ctry Bm58 February 3 over 1000m, 7 len behind Rouge Moulin carrying 62kg at $41. Looks tested.
5
CLAYTON GALLAGHER
Gold, Green Armband, Quartered Cap
7 40382 EMPHATIC BEL
MICHAEL DENISON
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
M J Denison, Miss F G McCauley & J W Barker
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start led but faded 2nd of 11 at Warren Bm58 on November 9 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Desirous carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. Before that 8th of 10 at Narromine Bm58 on October 18 over 800m, 5.5 len behind Bold Offa with 57.5kg at $7. Has each way claims.
8
CHELSEA HILLIER
All Purple
8 768x4 ONE MORE THING
ALISON SMITH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
N A Smith
Second-up. First-up after eight months 4th of 12 at Orange Ctry Bm58 on November 21 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Crook carrying 57kg at $10. Previously second-up 9th of 13 at this track Ctry Bm58 on February 16 over 1300m, 9 len behind Poisen Point with 59.5kg at $15. In the mix.
6
KODY NESTOR
Red, Blue Horseshoes And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
9 29773 QUICK ONYX
TOBY PRACEY
7YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
D M Hanley
Last start crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 3rd of 12 at Orange Ctry Bm58 on November 21 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Crook with 55kg at $9.50. The start before that second last of 8 at Muswellbrook Bm58 on November 4 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Thrilling Venture with 55.5kg at $16. Prepared to risk in this line-up.
3
MIKAYLA WEIR
Red, Silver Shamrocks, Black And Silver Diamonds Sleeves, Red And Silver Diamond Cap