Goulburn   27 Jan 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

AARON GRANT ELECTRICAL CLASS 3 BENCHMARK 66 HANDICAP 1100m

Track: GOOD4   Clear (Max: 38)   Rail: True.  

Plenty of pace established by Iowna Benz, Let's Go Brandon and Stormfield, with Sea Admiral close at hand. Tricky contest with plenty of form angles. SEA ADMIRAL (3) produced a good set of figures when winning first-up at Nowra. Then covered ground in the run when a sound fifth over 1000m at Gosford in BM64 grade. Find a weaker race from the good gate and Latham sticks. LET'S GO BRANDON (7) capable on his day and has a decent win in him this campaign. Showed a ton of courage first-up with the 58kg when fourth over 1000m at Wagga. Nose roll goes on and has the speed to get across from the gate. IOWNA BENZ (5) resumes with a handy fresh record. Sat on the speed with the 60kg when a fading last over 1100m here last October. Back without a trial and the claim will help her cause. STORMFIELD (8) blinkers come off for this after he went out hard and knocked up in the straight to finish fourth over 1200m at Gosford. Won here two back and has the speed to get across from the wide gate. Stays win the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sea Admiral ticks plenty of boxes.
1 91x43 SPARTUS
FABIO MARTINO
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
Spartus Bloodstock (Mgr: G J Stambe)
Second run back. First-up after two months 4th of 9 at Gosford Mid Bm64 on January 9 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Generous Harry carrying 61kg at $41. Previously second-up won by 1.1 len at Ipswich Bm65 October 27 over 800m on a rain affected track defeating Coincide carrying 59.5kg at $2.30. Looks tested on the first up effort.
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White, Red Sleeves, White Fleur De Lys, Red Cap
2 28x57 CYCLONE RUPERT
LUKE PEPPER
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
S G Darby, D Batey, P W Johnston, C J May, S Mcilveen, S A Miller, C D Rigby, G A Stretton, L Willard, Jimlee Racing (Mgr: Ms L Caff), Darby Racing Wild Grace (Mgr: S G Darby), Gunn Thoroughbreds (Mgr: N T Gunn) & D Thompson
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 8 at this track Cl3 on December 19 over 1200m, 2 len behind Stormfield with 59.5kg at $17. Second run from a spell 7th of 10 at Moruya Ctry Cl3 on January 5 over 1200m, 4 len behind She Within carrying 59.5kg at $12. Others preferred.
4
J FORD
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
3 18x15 SEA ADMIRAL
JOHN P THOMPSON
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
J Sekulovski, Miss J Hogno, Mrs M Hogno, R G Hogno, Ms M Le Guay, R Zakarian, A J Rehayem, S Azzi, Mrs J Butler, T J Pemberton, J Yacoub, D Azzi, P C Beauman, J M Cockburn & Mrs J A Cockburn
Third-up today. Resuming won by 1.5 len at Nowra Cl1 December 14 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Battle Warrior carrying 59.5kg at $2.20. Last start 5th of 9 at Gosford Mid Bm64 on January 9 over 1000m, 3 len behind Generous Harry with 59.5kg at $7. Profiles nicely. Genuine prospect based on the win two back.
2
KEAGAN LATHAM
Navy Blue, White Yoke, Quartered Cap
4 4x353 DITTERICH
ANDREW BOURKE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Miss S L Crane & A Bourke
Last start sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Wagga Bm66 on January 11 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Brenlyn's Legacy with 59.5kg at $13. Before that 5th of 9 at Wagga Cl3 on December 24 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Brenlyn's Legacy with 59.5kg at $5.50. Has ability but this looks a tougher assignment.
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BLAIKE MCDOUGALL
Pale Green, White Diamond, Quartered Cap
5 95x5x IOWNA BENZ
LUKE PEPPER
4YO  B/BR  MARE 60.0KG
Darby Racing, M J Cameron, T Cottam, R A Farrell, D R Harding, S McMurray, Miss M F O'Brien, Mrs M J Stone, E Takacs, Ms C Wilson, Allunga Racing, Frazelstone, Jimlee Racing, Darby Racing Mercedes No 2, G C M Racing Club & B D Holgate
Resuming. Only had one start last campaign ran last in a small field at this track Cl2 on October 16 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Boomtown Chat carrying 60kg at $3.40. When resuming last campaign ran last in a small field at Hawkesbury 3yo Bm64 on April 9 over 1100m, 6 len behind Tequila Baby carrying 56.5kg at $9. Returns without a trial and keep safe with the claim.
3
CLAIRE RAMSBOTHAM
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
6 76324 ISCHYROS
SCOTT COLLINGS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mr M D Doyle, Mrs A R Doyle, Mr S Collings, Mr H Collings, Ms A Moreing
Comes off a 39 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 8 at this track Cl3 on December 19 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Stormfield carrying 58.5kg at $9.50. The start before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Queanbeyan Ctry Bm66 on November 28 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Flying Impala carrying 59.5kg at $3.50. Not keen on his chances.
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PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Lilac, Red Sash, White Cap
7 110x4 LET'S GO BRANDON
LUCY LONGMIRE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
T R Martin, M L Mcguire, A P M Kay, R J Kay & B J Keating
Second run back. First-up after seven months 4th of 8 at Wagga Bm66 on January 11 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Brenlyn's Legacy carrying 58kg at $2.70. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at Canterbury Cg&E Mdn-Sw on April 21 over 1100m, 4 len behind Secure carrying 59kg at $9.50. Will come on from that run and is well-placed to take this out.
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A LAYT
Blue, Green Braces, White Armbands And Cap
8 6x614 STORMFIELD
GARY PORTELLI
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Laurel Oak Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: L J Mihalyka), M A Geldens, D J Daniel, Eight Of Diamonds, Dr F Carnovale, D G Canny, T J Gleeson, Team McDonnell, G M Fraser, Jalana (Mgr: D Gremmo), R D Starr, D J Caldwell, D Hanckel, D J Small, W Newberry, J W Nicholls & Laurel Oak Archer (Mgr: L J Mihalyka)
Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 7 at Gosford Cg&E Bm64 on December 31 over 1200m, 4 len behind Loving carrying 58.5kg at $2.20. The start before that won by 0.8 len at this track Cl3 December 19 over 1200m defeating Telling carrying 56kg at $2.80. Going well. Hard fit for this and won well here two-back.
9
DEANNE PANYA
White, Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia Logo, Pale Blue Sleeves And Cap
9 3871x ZIELLE
GARY NICKSON
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
P Katos & Mrs E Katos
Is first-up after a break of six-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign by nose Newcastle F&M Bm64 July 15 over 1400m slow track defeating Spaceballs carrying 56kg at $12. First up last campaign second in a small field at this track F&M Cl1 April 28 over 1000m, soft track; 1.0 len behind Everlasting Stars carrying 56.5kg at $5. Resumes without a trial and not to be overlooked.
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MS MOLLY BOURKE
Pink, Black Seams, Striped Cap
10 017x9 CAN EXPECT GREATER
JASON COYLE
5YO  B/BR  MARE 59.0KG
P Criniti
Second run back. First-up after eight months eased back early on 9th of 13 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on January 3 over 1100m, 5 len behind Everyone's A Star with 54kg at $101. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 1.1 len at Canberra Cl1 February 21 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Ramius with 56.5kg at $7.50. Needs more time.
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ALYSHA COLLETT
Navy Blue, Grey Maltese Cross, Black Sleeves, White Cap
11 92x1x HOLD
LUKE PEPPER
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
R P Ringland, R W Ringland, J N Tamatea, S P Macleod, A Gambrill, J D Hyeronimus, N J Bischof, P Buttigieg, I W Bischof, Trevanion-Gilmour (Mgr: J Trevanion), Bridge Crew (Mgr: D R Gilmour), D J Armstrong, S O'Neill, S C Smith, L J Weston, Ms J L Blewitt, L Taylor & W Apps
Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign won by a head at Nowra Ctry Bm58 June 17 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Ulysses Blue with 59.5kg at $3.80. When resuming last campaign got back early 7th of 13 at Rosehill Highway-C2 on November 30 2024 over 1100m, slow going 3.5 len behind Cambar with 54.5kg at $41. Finished seventh in a Canberra Acton trial over 900m on July 25. Prefer to see how she returns.
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JACK MARTIN
Dark Green, Gold Ring, White Sleeves And Dark Green Cap
12 9x123 BOMBAY BOOM
MATTHEW DALE
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Kurrinda Bloodstock, Valeri Racing, N K Pleming, Mrs A E Dale, L F Moloney, P Hickman, S York, B T Gollan, G & M Racing Ahead, Half Guinnessy, P Freebody, G J Kroeger, L H Gall, M G Wilson, Santorini Racing, Ms M Whittaker, M Morrison, S G Doughty, D D Picker & D J Humphreys
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Orange Cl3 Bm66 on December 30 over 1000m, 0.9 len behind Miss Capricorn carrying 58kg at $1.90. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Canberra Cl1 on December 12 over 1000m, slow going long-neck behind Margin Call carrying 59kg at $3.60. Holding form but will need luck from the draw.
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NICK HEYWOOD
White, Pale Blue Star, Striped Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
13 33134 SILVER SERENADE
DANNY WILLIAMS
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 55.0KG
Danny Williams Racing (Mgr: D A J Williams) & W A Kelly
Racing well recently. Most recently 4th in a small field at Rosehill 3yo Bm72 on January 17 over 1100m, on heavy track; 0.9 len behind Esmahli with 52kg at $41. The race before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 9 at Moruya Bm58 on January 5 over 1010m, head behind Boom In The Dark with 57kg at $6. Went close last time. Go close in this easier contest.
3
ANDREW ADKINS
Navy Blue, Maroon Spots, Purple Sleeves, Maroon Cap
14 58063 VEREEVA
BRIAN ADAMS
6YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs M E Adams, Miss M E Adams, Mrs B Wilson & J Wilson
Most recently 3rd of 10 at Moruya Ctry Cl3 on January 5 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind She Within with 55kg at $11. The race before that 6th of 8 at Nowra Ctry Bm58 on December 31 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Burrowa carrying 58kg at $6. Looks outclassed.
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MS JESS TAYLOR
Lime Green And White Checks, Pink Sleeves, Lime Green Cap
15 x5832 ITSZARBABY
GARY PORTELLI
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
G Portelli, A Roden, A Munro, M A Foley, G T Anderson, M De Nicolis, A Dufficy, Sonnykids (Mgr: B S Jenkins), Iron Bar Racing (Mgr: J Elliott), T Martino, T Mcfarland, S Polistina, Mrs K D Porter, P R Russo, C H See, P R Sim & Shirl N Girls (Mgr: Mrs C K Kable)
Form hard to fault. Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Nowra Bm58 on December 31 over 1000m, long-neck behind Platinum Gift with 57kg at $2.90. The start before that 3rd of 10 at Canberra Cl1 on December 12 over 1000m, slow going 0.5 len behind Margin Call carrying 55kg at $26. Gets her chance with the claim.
2
AMY MCLUCAS
Royal Blue, Red And White Hooped Sleeves, White Cap, Red Spots
16 37x84 CIFONELLI
GARY PORTELLI
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara), Planette Thoroughbred (Mgr: J Leaver)
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 8 at Kembla Grange Cl1 on December 11 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Big Red Tequila carrying 55kg at $51. Last start eased back early on 4th in a small field at Orange Cl3 Bm66 on December 30 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Miss Capricorn with 55kg at $6.50. Might need one more.
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White, Gold Sash, Diamonds Sleeves And Cap