Wyong   16 Apr 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

HANSLOW INSURANCE GROUP CCTRADIES.COM.AU CG&E BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1200m

Track: SOFT 5   Clear (Max: 24)   Rail: True.  

Plenty of pace with Lightning Glory and Ballpark up front, pressured by Prince Harrison and Maidoff. Good competitive contest with plenty of different form angles. LIGHTNING GLORY (1) smart gelding heading in the right direction. Never headed on resumption with a slick win over 1250m at Newcastle in C1 company. Will appreciate the 3kg claim from the low draw. Got close. JOHNNY (2) raced without luck all prep and finally draws a decent gate. Came out fast with the 60kg when a narrow third to Your Chilli over 1300m at Hawkesbury. Brings a solid set of figures and will stalk the fast tempo. BRUTAL LOVE (3) is a consistent gelding ready to peak third-up. Drops in class after he attacked the line late to secure fifth over 1200m at this track. Winning rider hops back on and look for him late. HE'S COOL (4) is chasing his third win from his last four starts and appears to have further upside with the claim. Rounded them up well to salute over 1100m at this track a week-and-a-half ago. Undefeated here and expected to run the 1200m. Each-way. SUGGESTED PLAY: Lightning Glory and Johnny can fight it out.
1 153x1 LIGHTNING GLORY
NATHAN DOYLE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
D J Herbert, D A Conway, A J Skelly, Mrs K M Gidley, D C Rogers, S A Sykes, B D Kinder, D Nelmes, J D Martin, S M Nelmes & P W Gidley
Second run back. First-up after four months won by a head at Newcastle Prov Cl1 March 31 over 1250m defeating Erin Jo carrying 59.5kg at $2.60. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Randwick 3&4yo Bm64 on November 4 over 1300m, slow going 6 len behind Equerry carrying 59.5kg at $6. Can progress quickly this time in.
1
SHANNEN LLEWELLYN
Emerald Green, White Lightning Bolt, Red Armbands, Red Seams Cap
2 43443 JOHNNY
PETER SNOWDEN
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs L S Snowden, Mrs L J Harvey, Mrs K Snowden, Ms P Yan-Stuckey, Ms S P Yan, Mrs B Melville, Mrs K Wilson, Mrs M V Wockner, Mrs C M Cook, Mrs E J McBride, Mrs J Moyes & Mrs B E Johnson
Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Hawkesbury Cl1 on March 26 over 1300m, 1.2 len behind Your Chilli with 60kg at $4.40. The start before that got back early 4th in a small field at Kembla Grange Bm64 on March 13 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Pappa Blue with 60.5kg at $2.10. Made headway last time. Maps well and comes out of a strong contest.
2
MITCH STAPLEFORD
Gold, Cerise Chevrons, Sleeves And Cap
3 x2145 BRUTAL LOVE
CLINT LUNDHOLM
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
C J Lundholm, 2Eighty Crew (Mgr: K Lundholm), R H Ellis, D S Smith, G C Lynch, G R Allan, H Hudson, J Mealey, Mrs K M E Smith, Mrs L E Webb, P M Webb, Ms K S Price, P G Wilson, B J Sommerville, R W Dale, SW Morrow, W B Harper & D D Singh
Most recently 5th of 9 at this track Cond Bm68 on March 28 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Show Business carrying 57.5kg at $3.60. The race before that 4th of 13 at Dubbo Wra Champ on March 15 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Poisen Point with 57.5kg at $4.40. Rates highly despite drawing out.
8
JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES
Blue, White Horse Head, Black And White Checked Sleeves, Black Cap
4 x4131 HE'S COOL
MARK MINERVINI
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Minervini Racing (Mgr: Mrs M J Minervini), M C Wright, Mrs N T Benjes, M Benjes, D G Manning, J A Bronner, Shunt and Punt (Mgr: B Cribb), P A Till, M Bell, I L Raatz & A M Cordina
Racing well recently. At the latest run won by 1.75 len at this track Mid Cl1 April 4 over 1100m in soft going defeating The Netball Queen carrying 56kg at $5. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Port Macquarie Cg&E Cl1 on March 24 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Patrioticintention with 59.5kg at $2.90. One of the leading chances with the claim.
4
WILLIAM STANLEY
Gold, Black V And Cap
5 55x5x PRINCE HARRISON
MARC & MITCHELL CONNERS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Geraghty Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M W Geraghty) & M C Conners Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs M J Conners)
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Newcastle Cl1 on January 31 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Embrace The Wind with 59kg at $4.80. When resuming last campaign 6th of 11 at Kembla Grange Mdn on May 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Mother Goose with 60.5kg at $4.20. Has figured in the placings when fresh in the past but looks a bit out of his depth.
5
DEANNE PANYA
Yellow, Purple Epaulettes, Striped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
6 1437x REBEL RHAPSODY
NACIM DILMI
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng)
Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at Newcastle Cond Bm68 November 20 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Laurel Hill carrying 57.5kg at $4.20. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Tamworth Mdn July 18 over 1400m on heavy track defeating Xerxes with 60.5kg at $2.40. Back in grade and can surprise fresh.
6
R JONES
Red, Yellow Band, Striped Sleeves
7 215x BALLPARK
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Newgate Bloodstock, China Horse Club Racing, Newgate S F, Trilogy, Go Bloodstock Australia, Horse Ventures, Carpe Diem, Grant Bloodstock Pty Ltd, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd, Ridgmont, GW Holdings, Nick Vass Bloodstock, Aston Bloodstock, Aristia Park Bloodstock Pty Ltd & Corumbene Stud Pty Ltd
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at Gosford Cl1 December 28 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind So Long Farewell with 57.5kg at $3.70. On debut second of 9 at Hawkesbury Super 3yo Mdn-Sw November 27 over 1300m, 0.6 len behind Good Hotspur carrying 57kg at $7. Gelded over the break with the two trials, keep safe.
3
ADAM HYERONIMUS
Red, Yellow Stars And Halved Sleeves, Red Cap With White Newgate Logo
8 1644 BONDASONG
KIM WAUGH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ralph Johns Family (Mgr: G R Johns), M E Waugh, Ms J Pugh, C Gauci, Mrs T Grima, M Grima, Ms M A Harrod & G R Johns
Dual acceptor. Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Newcastle Prov Cl1 on March 31 over 1250m, 0.8 len behind Lightning Glory with 58.5kg at $26. Before that 4th of 7 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cl1 on March 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Autumn King with 61kg at $11. Needs it easier.
6
J FORD
Purple, Cerise Diamond Sash, Diamond Sleeves, Quartered Cap
9 23271 MAIDOFF
CLARRY CONNERS
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Victory Lodge (Mgr: C E & M Conners), B J Garforth, Mrs K Garforth, P R Sim, N S Kastrounis, F Scali, Mrs C E Evans, Mrs K Harris, I R Burchell, K J Marshall, R W Monteith, Mrs S J Monteith, Koll Racing (Mgr: K D O'Malley) & A T Nguyen
At the latest run favourite; won by a long-neck at Gosford Super Mdn-Sw April 2 over 1200m defeating Jonson with 58.5kg at $1.30. The start before that sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 7 at Warwick Farm 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 11 over 1400m, slow going 25 len behind Spice Prawn with 57kg at $2.90. Progressive gelding worth including.
7
ZAC LLOYD
Yellow, Black Star, Orange Sleeves