Orange 17 Apr 2026
GOING: G(4)
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RWC CENTRAL WEST CUP DAY SHOWCASE SPRINT 1000m Track: GOOD 4 Clear (Max: 20) Rail: +3.5m 500m-300m Cutaway Applies. |
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Plenty of speed from Rumours Abound and Iowna Benz. Small field but an interesting contest. Flying mare IOWNA BENZ (3) has struck form with back-to-back wins over today's trip, the latest in open company at Canberra where she rolled some of today's key rivals. Hoping the change in rider won't upset the momentum. Deserves top billing in a competitive race. AEGIPAN (6) was first-up from an eight-week break when a game fourth to Iowna Merc at Canberra last time, racing three-wide for the trip but only going down by 1.2 lengths. Fitter for that run and should enjoy a bit more luck today. Can turn the tables without surprising. RUMOURS ABOUND (1) led but capitulated over 900m at Albury at her last run a month ago. Subsequent trial winner who is far more effective over today's journey. PANIC (2) hasn't won for two years but did get close in Iowna Merc's race at Canberra recently. Blinkers on for the first time might do the trick. SUTTON VELLA (5) loves the 1000m trip and is a chance first-up from a five-month lay-off. SUGGESTED PLAY: Iowna Benz to chalk up the hat-trick.
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RUMOURS ABOUND
RON STUBBS 6YO BAY MARE 61.0KG S J Hetherton, B D Clarke, M Coates, R F Goddard, P J Stubbs, P C Vella, T L Burns, C L Campbell, P A Dempsey, M Dyordyevic, D R Luhrs, D Martin, B Tyrell, G H Habermann, The Big Show Punting (Mgr: B Barber) & Robust Punters Club (Mgr: P A Dempsey) Last start 8th of 12 at Albury Flat Knacker 94 on March 20 over 900m, slow going 4 len behind Sparring carrying 52.5kg at $6. The race before that led to the turn then faded 7th of 9 at Canterbury 5yo+ Bm72 on February 20 over 1100m, 4 len behind Kimberley Secrets with 58.5kg at $3.50. The winner of five races at 1000m so this is right in her wheelhouse. |
8 ELLA BENT |
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| 2 | 83825 |
PANIC
MATTHEW KELLEY 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG P H Lewis, C L Cohen, Mrs J Trevanion, K Trevanion, D V Kelly, H Sidaros, A E Bowie, G Carr & A B Gardner Most recently 5th of 8 at Canberra Open on April 3 over 1000m, slow going 1.3 len behind Iowna Benz with 59kg at $4.40. Before that came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Canberra Open on March 8 over 1000m, slow going 1.1 len behind Vella's Best with 55.5kg at $11. Definite winning chance. The application of blinkers for the first time today might be a game changer. |
2 CORIAH KEATINGS |
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| 3 | 72211 |
IOWNA BENZ
LUKE PEPPER 4YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG Darby Racing, M J Cameron, T Cottam, R A Farrell, D R Harding, S McMurray, Miss M F O'Brien, Mrs M J Stone, Ms C Wilson, Allunga Racing, Frazelstone, Jimlee Racing, Darby Racing Mercedes No. 2, GCM Racing Club, B D Holgate & Miss L J Wadsworth Chasing a hat-trick. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at Canberra Open April 3 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Teylu carrying 55.5kg at $4.20. The start before that won by 1.3 len at Wagga Bm66 March 12 over 1000m defeating Judith's Revenge with 60.5kg at $2.30. Showing a great will to win and the hat trick is certainly within reach. |
7 MIKAYLA WEIR |
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LADY SHENANIGANS
MITCHELL & DESIREE KEARNEY 8YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Mrs D A Kearney & M S Kearney Second-up. First-up after three months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Rosehill Bm72 on April 6 over 1100m, slow going 2.75 len behind Shropshire Lad carrying 52kg at $61. Previously second-up won by a head at Hawkesbury Mid Bm64 September 11 over 1100m on a soft track defeating Cani Cancan carrying 54kg at $3.80. Fitter and 1000m is the optimal trip. |
6 R JONES |
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| 5 | 1449x |
SUTTON VELLA
GRATZ VELLA 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG G C Martin, C Chapman, B V Keir, S Keir, S B Keir, P J Kirkland, G A Rumble, V Cossetto, Mrs S Jones, G D Vella & R R Baker Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Canberra Singlegaze Bm89 November 23 over 1200m, soft track; 5.5 len behind My Last Hooray carrying 55kg at $11. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 len Moruya Bm66 July 11 over 1010m slow track defeating Abstruse with 58.5kg at $3.60. In the mix with the help of the inside alley. |
1 DAMON BUDLER |
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| 6 | 77564 |
AEGIPAN
PAT MURPHY 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs E R Murphy & Ms S A Murray-Leslie Dual acceptor. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Canberra Open on April 3 over 1000m, slow going 1.2 len behind Iowna Benz carrying 55kg at $31. Before that 6th of 9 at Canberra Bm65 on February 6 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Keadool carrying 60kg at $5.50. Distance specialist who is fitter for that last run and poses a serious threat. |
5 WINONA COSTIN |
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GAIL JEANETTE
ANGUS STEWART 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG Mrs G L Muollo, Miss S A Muollo & Miss N A Muollo Resuming. Finished off last preparation won by 2.5 len Wellington Cl1 December 26 over 1100m defeating The Hoff carrying 57.5kg at $1.70. Previously first up; second of 10 at Wellington Ctry Mdn-Sw November 24 over 1000m, a nose behind Capsity with 55.5kg at $2.80. Smart filly who can run a bold race while fresh. |
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STORMY SWEY
ANGUS STEWART 3YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG A M Muollo Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 10 at this track Bm58 on March 22 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Denman Force carrying 58kg at $8.50. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Muswellbrook Cg&E Cl1 on April 6 over 1000m, slow going 5.5 len behind Northern Boogie carrying 56kg at $8. Looking to others. |
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