Mount Gambier   13 Mar 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

K & B Mitre 10 Benchmark 62 Handicap 1815m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 18)   Rail: +3m Entire .  

Reasonable tempo with Vee Rod probably leading but a few others should keep him honest. SURFY PETE (3) progressed nicely last time out when he worked home well to finish a narrow third over this trip at Horsham. Rates highly on best figures and looks the one to beat. ZAIN PRINCE (2) appreciated dropping back to this level last start when finishing second at Port Lincoln. Model of consistency for the stable and is drawn to advantage. Will be in this for a long way. RIPPA BUDDY (4) got things back on track at the latest when beaten a neck at Colac. Boasts a strong record over this trip and is among the key hopes. WILD WILLY (1) was a strong winner two back at Gawler. Less effective last time but has peaks that measure right up. Don't dismiss. SUGGESTED PLAY: Siding with Surfy Pete.
1 56317 WILD WILLY
JAMIE OPPERMAN
8YO  BR/BL  GELDING 60.0KG
M A Mullan, S J Lock, D J Klaassens, S M Golebiowski, Mrs A L Lock, R J Dycer, N R Shaw, T A Stokker, Ms R L Clark, J R Williams & B Deans
At the latest run 7th of 12 at Terang Bm56 on February 20 over 1606m, 6 len behind She's Impeccable with 59.5kg at $17. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.4 len at Gawler 0-56 January 28 over 1700m defeating Eaglelou with 60kg at $2.90. Looks ready to return to form.
4
JACK HILL
Black And White Checks, Red Sash, Sleeves And Cap
2 22102 ZAIN PRINCE
GARRET LYNCH
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs C E Hanrahan, L R Cronin, Balmoral Lodge (Mgr: Mrs K E Thomas), Miss B Taylor, Miss A Taylor, Mrs M Taylor, G K Taylor & S R Bridger
At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at Port Lincoln Bm62 on February 25 over 1750m, 1.75 len behind Super Valentine carrying 56.5kg at $3.50. The race before that raced on the pace before fading 10th of 13 at Morphettville 0-64 on January 31 over 2000m, 6 len behind Back Me Up Benny with 58kg at $31. Well placed. One of the chief contenders.
3
TALA HUTCHINSON
Red And Lime Checks, White Sleeves, Lime Cap
3 33463 SURFY PETE
PAUL PREUSKER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J D Alexander, Mrs R Alexander & Mrs N F Alexander
At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Horsham Bm56 on February 24 over 1800m, 0.6 len behind Khant Bee carrying 61.5kg at $3.50. The run before that 6th of 10 at Ararat Bm70 on February 8 over 2200m, 4.5 len behind Frontline Action carrying 55kg at $12. Hard to beat on the back of that sort of form.
11
CAMPBELL RAWILLER
Maroon, Gold Sash And Cap
4 40103 RIPPA BUDDY
DARRYL CANNON
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
B Collins, D Harden, D Cannon, T Cannon & D Cannon
Last start raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Colac Bm56 on March 1 over 2000m, on a slow track; neck behind Quick Qudos with 60.5kg at $8. The run before that ran last of 12 at Terang Bm56 on February 20 over 1606m, 99 len behind She's Impeccable with 60.5kg at $26. Made headway last time. Leading player.
8
SAIRYN FAWKE
Green And Gold Quarters, Green Sleeves And Cap
5 34120 VEE ROD
NICOLE IRWIN
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs N J Irwin, D J Irwin, Mrs D P Stephenson, Mrs R M Cunningham, D L Cunningham, L M Conlon, P C Scott, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, D G Reynolds, A W Ness, Mrs A McIntyre, N McIntyre & Mrs V M Brown
Last start eased back early on 10th of 16 at Balaklava 0-56 on March 4 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Serinite Illusion with 58.5kg at $15. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 at Kingscote 0-56 on February 21 over 1750m, 0.6 len behind Prancing Countess with 56.5kg at $2.20. In a suitable race and is a definite top three chance.
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MS S METCALFE
Silver, Purple Star, Sleeves And Cap
6 x0050 HASTA LA AMNESTY
SUE MURPHY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
R W Brighton, Mrs M C Brighton & Ms S T Murphy
At the latest run second last of 12 at Edenhope 0 - 56 on March 7 over 1850m, 8 len behind Coraggio with 56.5kg at $51. Before that 5th of 13 at this track 0-56 on January 25 over 1812m, 11 len behind Bright Legend with 55.5kg at $71. Can't have on recent performances.
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D TOURNEUR
Lime Green, Black Band And Armbands
7 8x9x6 FAST 'N' FORWARD
WAYNE WALTERS
9YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
B K McWilliam, Mrs R G McWilliam, P A McWilliam, Mrs L J Pett & S M Pett
Racing second-up today. Not raced for 47 days. Last run 6th of 13 at this track 0-56 on January 25 over 1812m, 12 len behind Bright Legend with 54kg at $19. At only start last preparation ran last of 9 at Hamilton Bm56 on September 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Blazing Guru carrying 55kg at $41. Still early in the prep and might need more time.
2
MS K WALTERS
Red, White Fleur De Lys, Royal Blue Sleeves And Cap
8 86307 ALBLAZER
BARRY CARRAILL
8YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
B D Carraill, Mrs S Carraill, R J Patching, Mrs T L Patching, D G Jones & K C Quinlan
Most recently 7th of 12 at Edenhope 0 - 56 on March 7 over 1850m, 6 len behind Coraggio with 55kg at $19. Before that ran last of 10 at Gawler 0-56 on February 11 over 2108m, 13 len behind Warrandyte Road carrying 56kg at $12. No surprise if he found some form in this suitable contest.
6
KAYLA CROWTHER
Green, Red Sash And Cap
9 x698x RYAN WAYNE
WAYNE WALTERS
8YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
J Morell
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at this track Cl1-Sw December 21 over 2050m, soft track; 29 len behind Squander with 59kg at $31. When resuming last campaign ran last in a small field at this track 0-56 October 8 over 1562m, in the wet; 14 len behind Mr George carrying 56.5kg at $12. Prefer to see how he returns.
5
MAKISHA SALTER
Light Blue, White Stars, Sleeves And Cap
10 96688 LUDO
SCOTT MCINTYRE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
S A J McIntyre & D B Smith
Most recently 8th of 12 at Edenhope 0 - 56 on March 7 over 1850m, 7 len behind Coraggio with 54kg at $41. The race before that second last of 9 at Horsham Bm56 on February 24 over 1800m, 6 len behind Khant Bee with 54.5kg at $81. Looks safely held.
7
ALYSHA WARREN
Black And White Quarters, Black Sleeves, Turquoise Cap
11 6x80x LOOKING SUAVE
WAYNE WALTERS
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs A M Phillips & J Morell
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Penola 0-54 October 17 over 1600m, soft track; 24 len behind Rippa Buddy carrying 54.5kg at $101. When resuming last campaign second last of 9 at this track Bm56 September 21 over 900m, in the wet; 8 len behind Naralinga carrying 54kg at $151. Cannot recommend until he shows a bit more.
10
HARRY GRACE
Light Blue, White Stars, Sleeves And Cap