Orange   15 Dec 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

KENNARDS HIRE BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP- HEAT OF THE RISING STAR 1300m

Track: SOFT6   Clear (Max: 23)   Rail: +3.5m 500m-300m Cutaway Applies.  

Expecting Rager to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sharp trip. BURROWA (4) was a sharp improver second-up when chasing gamely to finish hot on the heels of JAK at the Sapphire Coast. Gets a nice pull at the weights with the 3kg claimer engaged, is peaking now and can go one better. STARLINK (3) continues to leave herself with plenty to do but is savaging the line. With weight relief from the 3kg claim she could be very hard to stop if close enough when straightening. EAST HARLEM (15) had excuses last start when slow to recover but his prior form stacks right up for this. Gets in well with the claim and has wet track form. Don't take lightly. NAVAL OFFICER (10) next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Burrowa to win.
1 60759 LANG PARK
DEBBIE PREST
6YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
P J Kirby, Mrs D P Prest & J K Kirby
At the latest run second last of 10 at Queanbeyan Ctry Bm66 on November 28 over 1200m, 4 len behind Flying Impala carrying 57.5kg at $26. The start before that eased back early on 5th of 7 at Gundagai Ctry Bm58 on November 15 over 1180m, 3.5 len behind Hellinda carrying 61kg at $16. Happy to overlook.
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MS MOLLY BOURKE
Orange, Blue Diamonds, Armbands And Cap
2 x0005 DIVINE SINNER
KIEREN HAZELTON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
G M Farrell & R Batten
At the latest run 5th of 11 at Narromine Bm58 on December 2 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Ivy Diva with 60kg at $31. The start before that ran last of 12 at this track Ctry Bm58 on November 21 over 1000m, 6 len behind Crook with 61kg at $81. Might struggle again.
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IZZY NEALE
Emerald Green, Yellow Rampant Lion And Cap
3 90572 STARLINK
CLINT LUNDHOLM
7YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
C J Lundholm, Widden Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A W Thompson) & P S Frampton
At the latest run 2nd of 11 at Narromine Bm58 on December 2 over 1300m, 1.75 len behind Ivy Diva with 60kg at $8. The run before that eased back early on 7th of 11 at Wellington Ctry Bm58 on November 24 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Shadow Dane carrying 60.5kg at $31. Holds genuine claims after key scratchings.
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RYAN BRADLEY
Blue, White Horse Head, Black And White Checked Sleeves, Black Cap
4 11x62 BURROWA
ROB POTTER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
T D Glover, R T Chalker, D J Mcgrath, G Gregory, M P McGrath, T W Carnell, C M Dyball, J D Sheahan, P B Davis, A J Davis, S E Porter & C J McIntosh
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up second last of 7 at Gundagai Ctry Bm58 on November 15 over 1180m, 4 len behind Hellinda with 60.5kg at $7. Second run from a spell made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Sapphire Coast Bm58 on December 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Jazz All Knight with 60.5kg at $9.50. Profiles nicely. Peaking now and is a leading player.
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DALE COLE
Royal Blue, White Sash, Black Cap
5 580x5 ROSE'S LEGACY
BRAD WIDDUP
4YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
M J Gregg & L Sheridan
Resuming after a spell of eight months. Finished off last campaign when last of 14 at Goulburn Cl1-Sw April 8 over 1600m, 24 len behind Maison Louis carrying 55.5kg at $9. When resuming last campaign fifth of 10 at Hawkesbury Cl1 March 8 over 1500m, soft track; 1.1 len behind Casanova with 55kg at $4.60. Capable of a bold return.
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POPPIE GORTON
Gold And Black Stripes, Red Cross On Sleeves, Hooped Cap
6 70x03 INVASIVE
MELISSA HARRISON
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms K M Harrison, C J Marshall & D Kotel
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 10 at Wellington Cl3 Bm66 on November 16 over 1000m, 6 len behind Pelette carrying 57kg at $41. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Narromine Ctry Bm66 on December 2 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Glowing Rapids carrying 56.5kg at $18. Close to breaking through and must be respected.
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JACOB STIFF
White, Cerise V, Dark Blue Armbands, Quartered Cap
7 00507 YOU'RE ON MUTE
GEOFFREY CROTHERS
6YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
M A Vallender
Most recently ran last of 10 at Queanbeyan Ctry Bm66 on November 28 over 1200m, 7 len behind Flying Impala with 55.5kg at $12. Before that 5th of 8 at Nowra Bm66 on November 17 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Zale with 56kg at $21. Looks tested again.
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Blue, Black Spots, White Sleeves, Blue With Black Spots Cap
8 08918 LUNA ANGEL
GEOFFREY CROTHERS
6YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
M A Vallender
Last start won by 2.75 len at Queanbeyan Bm58 November 28 over 1460m defeating Bobs Back carrying 56kg at $41. The race before that raced on the pace before fading 9th of 12 at Gundagai Ctry Bm58 on November 14 over 1400m, 3 len behind Snowy with 56.5kg at $61. SCRATCHED.
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Red, Purple Stripes, White And Purple Stars Sleeves And Star Cap
9 x3284 CAN DO IT
ALISON SMITH
8YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
N A Smith, M Collins, B F Dunn & R J Lang
Dual acceptor. Last start 4th of 11 at Narromine Ctry Bm66 on December 2 over 1100m, 3 len behind Glowing Rapids carrying 55kg at $18. Before that 8th of 12 at this track Ctry Bm58 on November 21 over 1000m, 3 len behind Crook with 57.5kg at $7. Not without his chance.
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JACOB STIFF
Red With Blue Horseshoes And Sleeves, Red And Blue Quartered Cap
10 49q46 NAVAL OFFICER
JIM MCMILLAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J T McMillan & Ms N A McMillan
Most recently 6th of 10 at Wellington Bm66 on November 24 over 1600m, 4 len behind Sports Page with 55.5kg at $4.20. Before that 4th of 12 at Wellington Ctry Bm58 on November 16 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Green Run carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. Can find the frame if he brings his A-game.
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DYLAN STANLEY
Grey, Red Sash, Sleeves And Cap
11 76341 JAZZ ALL KNIGHT
B JOSEPH & P & M JONES
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
J J R Partnership, P H Joseph, Mrs M Guthrie-Curran, Mrs D G Jones, Racing Flock, Mrs R Gillespie-Jones, A Kinloch, W H Collins, Mrs J M Collins, Miss M D Collins, G F Baker, Ms B E Crowe, D A Bell, S W Bowerman, Mrs M A Bowerman, Mrs H L Buckley, H R Buckley, P F Slater & H Fettell
Form hard to fault. Most recently won by 0.7 len at Sapphire Coast Bm58 December 1 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Burrowa with 54.5kg at $9. The run before that 4th of 7 at Gundagai Ctry Bm58 on November 15 over 1180m, 2.25 len behind Hellinda with 56.5kg at $7. Will give a great sight again.
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CLAIRE RAMSBOTHAM
Yellow, Red Diamond And Armbands, Red And Yellow Spots Cap
12 85x07 SOHO SUSHI
PAT MURPHY
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
S M Jones, A D Barnett, L J Murphy & P W Murphy
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up second last of 12 at Canberra Cl2 on November 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Xceptional Fella with 56kg at $61. Second-up raced on the pace before fading 7th of 10 at Queanbeyan Ctry Bm66 on November 28 over 1200m, 3 len behind Flying Impala with 55kg at $10. Has been racing well. Among the winning hopes on best form.
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Black, Green And Red Band And Quartered Cap
13 60x11 RAGER
BECKY BYRNE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
K C Byrne & Mrs F S Byrne
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up favourite; won by 1.0 len at Adaminaby Bm45 November 22 over 1300m defeating Odyssey Man carrying 60.5kg at $3. Last start favourite; scored a big 6 len win at Cooma Bm45 December 6 over 1400m defeating Altai Ranger with 60kg at $3.50. Going too good to ignore.
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JESSICA BROOKES
Purple, Green Maltese Cross, Purple Cap
14 6026x STAR BLING
NICK OLIVE
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
N J Olive
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign sixth of 14 at Wagga Cl1-Sw June 22 over 1600m, soft track; 6 len behind Special Prophet with 57kg at $9. When resuming last campaign second of 8 at Sapphire Coast Bm58 April 4 over 1209m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Vegas Dream carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. Can't enthuse.
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CORIAH KEATINGS
Dark Blue, Red Disc And Armbands
15 43539 EAST HARLEM
PETER KIRBY
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
P J Kirby, J K Kirby, Ms D P Prest & Ms R Prest
Last start 9th of 11 at Wellington Ctry Bm58 on November 24 over 1400m, 7 len behind Shadow Dane carrying 58kg at $5.50. The race before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Gundagai Ctry Bm58 on November 14 over 1400m, head behind Snowy with 55kg at $8. Has wet track form and is among the main chances after key scratchings.
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BRONTE SIMPSON
Black, White Hoops And Cap
16 17x67 TRAPEZE LEGEND
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 62.0KG
Vieira Racing (Mgr: B Vieira), B Vieira, Mrs S G Vieira, T Vieira, Mrs R Vieira, Mrs C Vieira-Choy & J A Choy
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 9 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Bm66 on October 27 over 1350m, 5.5 len behind Ready And Lucky carrying 59.5kg at $5. Last start 7th of 11 at Scone Bm66 on November 18 over 1100m, 6 len behind Cresta Run carrying 59.5kg at $15. Prefer in something easier.
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ELLA DREW
Black, Gold V, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap