Wagga   09 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

TED RYDER CUP DAY DECEMBER 24 BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1400m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 34)   Rail: +5m 1400m-WPost, Ture Remainder.  

Expecting a strong gallop with Divazou and Black Adam taking up the running over Hellberg. FREDDY’S SHOCK (6) returned in good order here when chasing gamely into the placings over a trip well short of his best. Rises sharply to a more suitable journey and is drawn perfectly for McDougall, who takes over. Looks the one to beat. HELLBERG (3) was dominant at Corowa last start and has been kept fresh with 36 days between runs. Retains the in-form Boudvillain and will give himself every chance again up on speed. WAGUNDA (10) improved sharply second-up with a barnstorming win here. Can cause a scare late if they overdo it in front. BLACK ADAM (1) hasn’t threatened in his last two but does go well over this journey and is worth keeping safe on best figures. SUGGESTED PLAY: Freddy's Shock to win.
1 x3379 BLACK ADAM
DANIEL MCCARTHY
5YO  BR/BL  GELDING 62.0KG
D J McCarthy, H J McCarthy, A J McCarthy, W D McCarthy, Mrs N Whiley, A W Rudd, T M Whitecross, A Haring, R Wyllie, D J Gillman, D R Wallace, L Hart & G Arvanitis
Most recently 9th of 12 at Albury Bm58 on November 24 over 1175m, 5 len behind Jaskier with 60kg at $11. The run before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 11 at Wangaratta Bm56 on October 27 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind King Incanto with 62kg at $10. Worth keeping safe in the placings on best form.
11
LACHLAN KING
Purple And Gold Diamonds, White Sleeves And Cap
2 21680 DIVAZOU
DEBBIE DELPHIN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Mrs D L Delphin & M P Paynter
At the latest run sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 12 at Wodonga Bm66 on November 28 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Zemgrinda carrying 58kg at $26. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Gundagai Cl3 on November 14 over 1180m, 6 len behind Lambay carrying 56.5kg at $3.30. Prepared to overlook.
6
CARLY FRATER
Purple, White Horsehead And Horseshoe, Teal Sleeves, White Horseheads And Horseshoes, Purple Cap
3 35351 HELLBERG
BEN BRISBOURNE
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
W B Brisbourne, Mrs A K Clayton, M J Thomas, C Trower, C J Morey, T R Hurford, Wangglenkal,Miss J Nual, J W Webb, Mrs J L Harris, B Boman, Affinity Thoroughbred Racing, G J Ulbrick, B Smith, K L Mccarthy, B J O'hara, Five Legends (Mgr: P J Melville), H J K Racing, M Appleton & G C Baker
Comes off a 36 day let-up. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2 len at Corowa Cl1 November 3 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Rentessis carrying 58kg at $5.50. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Echuca Bm56 on October 20 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Sacred Fort carrying 60kg at $8.50. Keeps hot-hand hoop and is sure to be very competitive.
7
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Cerise, Purple Stars
4 73065 TYCOON ARTIE
DOUG GORREL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
D J Gorrel, T J Collins, P Noble, D Twyford, L J Sommerville, C J Sommerville, J M Brayne, N T Roberts, D Roberts, P Quinn, Mrs C M Solah, P Morley, A Gillen, N Frederiksen, P Frederiksen, D S Coombs & Mrs M A Coombs
At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track Bm50 on November 29 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Wagunda with 63kg at $7.50. Before that 6th of 11 at Queanbeyan Ctry Bm50 on November 11 over 1460m, 7 len behind Karuta King with 61kg at $8. Can find the frame if he brings his best.
4
J KISSICK
Maroon, White Star, Sleeves And Cap
5 52100 TERESPRIT
MICHAEL TRAVERS
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
A F Twyford, Miss S M Hercus, J Dickinson, Mrs K Dickinson, M Cronin, Mrs C J M Cronin, G L G Wilde, A L Cronin, B Gale & N W Wilde
Last start second last of 12 at Gundagai Ctry Bm58 on November 14 over 1400m, 3 len behind Snowy with 58.5kg at $15. Before that second last of 13 at Randwick Highway-C3 on October 25 over 1600m, 6 len behind Southern Dancer with 52kg at $61. Possesses a big finish, keeping safe.
10
REBECCA BRONETT PRAG
Cerise, Yellow Checked Sash, Checked Armbands, Checked Cap
6 120x3 FREDDY'S SHOCK
GARY COLVIN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
G J Colvin, Mrs K A Colvin, Thriller (Mgr: T Lawrie), Twin Lakes (Mgr: S M Taylor), Mrs L Edgerton, L J Turner, Ms S Kemp, Ms H J Clarke, W M Driscoll, R J Meyers, A Mackenzie, P T McRedmond & W H Worland
Second-up. First-up after four months came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track Bm50 on November 29 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Sheridan Street carrying 60kg at $9. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Holbrook Bm50 on February 15 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Can Do Canto with 58kg at $6.50. Fitter and is the one to beat with McDougall taking over.
3
BLAIKE MCDOUGALL
Lime Green, White Sleeves And Cap
7 57000 TROUVE
KERRY WEIR
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
Ms R J Tatham
Last start ran last of 11 at this track Bm50 on November 29 over 1600m, 8 len behind Jingu Express with 61kg at $17. Before that ran last of 11 at Gundagai Cl3 on November 14 over 1180m, 9 len behind Lambay with 55kg at $41. Overlooking.
2
C J PARISH
Black, Three White Diagonal Stars, Star Cap
8 80440 ADELSUN
ANDREW DALE
7YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
A Dale, B A Harvey & P Hills
At the latest run ran last of 12 at Tatura Bm56 on November 22 over 1000m, 6 len behind Marty McFly carrying 55.5kg at $81. The race before that 4th of 8 at Wangaratta Bm52 on November 4 over 1170m, on rain affected going; 1.4 len behind Kazotsky carrying 57.5kg at $4.60. Hard to have.
8
B VALE
Burgundy, White Obelisk, Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
9 6x00x GIJIMA GAL
STEVEN NOBLE
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
S G Noble
Dual acceptor. Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 14 at Corowa F&M Bm58 September 15 over 1300m, 9 len behind Bonnie Murringo with 57kg at $91. First up last campaign second last of 12 at Bairnsdale 0 - 56 September 7 over 1200m, 9 len behind Soobooma carrying 56.5kg at $51. Looking to others.
9
SAMANTHA NOBLE
Lime Green, Navy Diamond, Black Hooped Sleeves And White Cap
10 79x61 WAGUNDA
ANDREW DALE
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
B A Harvey & P Hills
Third-up today. First-up second last of 7 at Wangaratta Bm52 on November 4 over 1170m, in the wet; 10 len behind O'Reg carrying 55kg at $8.50. Second run from a spell won by a nose at this track Bm50 November 29 over 1200m defeating The Cuban with 57kg at $20. Can launch late if they overdo it in front.
5
JOSH RICHARDS
Steely Grey, White Obelisk, White Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
11 27137 TRACK AND FIELD
KERRY WEIR
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
P M Knight
At the latest run got back early 7th of 11 at this track Bm50 on November 29 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Jingu Express carrying 59kg at $19. Before that 3rd in a small field at Adaminaby Bm58 on November 22 over 1700m, 7 len behind Gwennybegg carrying 56kg at $2.50. Could land in a tricky spot from the low draw, so happy to overlook.
1
BRENDAN WARD
Yellow, Purple Chevrons And Armbands, Striped Cap