Taree   21 Apr 2026
 
GOING: S(6)

VALE DIANNE LARTER F&M BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1262m

Track: SOFT 6   Clouds (Max: 22)   Rail: +3m Entire.  

Expecting Blue Dane to set a genuine tempo after crossing from wide out. DANCINGONTHEROSSO (8) justified the favouritism on debut when she came from back in the field with a sharp victory over 1205m at Tuncurry in the heavy (10) conditions. Has further upside and well placed with Smyth's 3kg claim. SAVVYROCKER (1) back in class on the back-up after failing to close off from the wide gate with a battling seventh over 1250m at this track. Drawn out again and capable of better in this easier contest. CASINO COLLECTION (6) in career best form and has a good record at this trip. Bounced off her Maiden win two-back, with a narrow third over 1420m at Grafton. Sure to go well again. COCO DREAMING (2) worth another chance today after covering plenty of ground in the run with a tiring ninth over 1190m at Grafton. Maps well and has solid claims. SUGGESTED PLAY: Dancingontherosso and Savvyrocker shape as the two leading chances.
1 35627 SAVVYROCKER
NEIL GODBOLT
4YO  B/BR  MARE 64.0KG
N Godbolt & Mrs M M Godbolt
Most recently 7th of 11 at this track Bm66 on April 9 over 1250m, slow going 3.5 len behind Love Rat carrying 55.5kg at $3.80. Before that 2nd of 9 at Port Macquarie Bm58 on March 16 over 1206m, 1.2 len behind Via Vegas with 59kg at $9. Back in grade and will be strong late with the claim.
11
DEON LE ROUX
Yellow, Red Hoops, Dark Blue Cap
2 74429 COCO DREAMING
SALLY TAYLOR
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 61.0KG
L J Davis, J C Buckley, B J Dainer, B J Davis, B A Dugan, H A Dugan, J Dugan, T R Dugan, G Moir & J Carmody
Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 10 at Grafton Cl2 on March 30 over 1190m, 5 len behind Bring Me Saki with 55.5kg at $15. Before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 11 at Grafton Ctry Cl1 on March 15 over 1175m, nose behind Rich Star with 56kg at $20. Rates highly on her best form and trip suits.
4
GRADY SPOKES
Royal Blue, Turquoise Checked Sash, Halved Sleeves, Checked Cap
3 x5436 DIAMONDSAREMIO
SALLY TAYLOR
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 60.0KG
J Lawler & Mrs J F Kelly
At the latest run 6th of 10 at Grafton Cl2 on March 30 over 1190m, 3.5 len behind Bring Me Saki carrying 55kg at $18. The start before that 3rd of 8 at Grafton Ctry Cl2 on March 5 over 1015m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Superstitious with 55kg at $6.50. Distance suits and keep safe.
6
MS OLIVIA DALTON
Royal Blue, Light Blue Hoops, Red Sleeves And Cap
4 33211 BLUE DANE
SHAUN HARVEY
6YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Ms L Van Tijn
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by 1.1 len at Port Macquarie Bm50 March 28 over 1208m on a soft track defeating Bondi Prophet carrying 56.5kg at $19. The race before that won by 1.0 len at Coffs Harbour Ctry Mdn-Sw March 9 over 1212m in heavy going defeating Foxy Prague with 53kg at $3.90. Going well but doesn't get the same map favours here, place best.
12
SHANNEN LLEWELLYN
Red And Black Hoops, White Sleeves, Red Cap
5 x0097 ALL TOO ROSEY
TONY BALL
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs B A Ball, M A Ball & K J Ball
Most recently 7th of 11 at this track Bm66 on April 9 over 1250m, slow going 6 len behind Toomuchinformation carrying 56kg at $101. The run before that ran last of 9 at Port Macquarie Bm66 on March 24 over 1100m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Via Vegas carrying 55kg at $26. Tested on recent form.
2
M BENNETT
Purple, White Lightning Bolt, Diamonds Sleeves, Lightning Bolt Cap
6 44813 CASINO COLLECTION
DONNA GRISEDALE
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Ms A C Trollope, Sir A S Trollope, Lady D Trollope, B J Halloran, T M Halloran, M D Bell & Churinga Lodge Racing (Mgr: Lady D Trollope)
Recent form sound. Most recently came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Grafton Ctry Cl1 on March 30 over 1420m, 0.5 len behind Xtreme carrying 55kg at $15. The run before that won by 4.5 len at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw March 3 over 1300m on a soft track defeating Cousin Chuck with 57kg at $10. Back in trip and assess on the Maiden win here two-back.
7
GRANT BUCKLEY
Emerald Green, Yellow And Black Hoops, Black Sleeves, White Cap
7 49004 SHEILA'S FANTA SEA
JOSEPH BURGES
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
W Bending, R Glover, Ms S E Thomas, G R Scotcher, Ms N Scotcher, Mrs J Bending, Mrs A M Norris, Mrs R Westall, A Westall, M Bending, Mrs E Dowsett, S R Fimeri, Ms D A Tomalin, Mrs S R Judge, J P Cevaal, Mrs J Glover, M Clouston & Mrs H Clemmensen
At the latest run 4th of 9 at this track Cl2 Bm62 on April 9 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Cutting Edge carrying 55kg at $5. The start before that ran last of 10 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Ctry Bm66 on March 23 over 1150m, slow going 6 len behind Cupid's Kiss carrying 55kg at $6.50. Others make more appeal.
10
MIKAYLA WEIR
Black, Red Chevrons, Red And Black Stars Sleeves And Cap
8 1 DANCINGONTHEROSSO
KRIS LEES
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 58.0KG
A Carusi & Mrs K L Lees
Was well-supported at debut, won favourite; ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.9 len at Tuncurry Mdn April 4 over 1205m on a heavy track defeating Billybago with 55.5kg at $2.40. Impressive debut winner who can go on with it here.
5
LIBERTY SMYTH
Royal Blue, Yellow Lightning Bolt And Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
9 315x6 EDDIE'S CHARM
DALE RILEY
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Ms C Riley, R D Riley, Mrs D C Riley, Mrs S J Michael, B Michael, M P Bready, K J Murray, L O J Franks & J Riley
Second run back. First-up after three months 6th of 8 at Muswellbrook F&M Cl1 on April 6 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Cosmolicious carrying 55kg at $17. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Muswellbrook Ctry Mdn-Sw on October 20 over 1280m, 2.25 len behind Pontevedra with 57kg at $18. Faces a tough test.
1
BEN LOOKER
Light Blue, White Sleeves, Black Cap
10 60113 LIKA REMI
STEVE HODGE
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Miss S K Daley, Mrs J Daley & S J Hodge
Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 11 at Port Macquarie Bm50 on March 28 over 1208m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Blue Dane carrying 59.5kg at $9. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.9 len at Tuncurry Bm50 February 21 over 1200m defeating Moden carrying 57.5kg at $2.70. Going well. Likely to struggle from the barrier.
13
SERG LISNYY
Pale Blue, Black Sleeves, White Cap
11 887x2 SHELLEY'S LOOKOUT
JOHN A SPRAGUE
4YO  BR/BL  MARE 57.0KG
J A Sprague, S D Reeman, Mrs K M Reeman, LD Prior, J Fisher, M E Lyons, S G Powell, R A Watson, K J Hogg, L Hogg, T R Nelson & Mrs K L Sprague
Second-up. First-up after three months 2nd of 9 at Port Macquarie F&M Cl1 on March 24 over 1200m, slow going 1.3 len behind Shoutaboutit carrying 55.5kg at $31. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at this track Bm58 on December 1 over 1408m, 4 len behind Purple Kitty carrying 55.5kg at $26. Found a bit of form first-up, keep safe.
8
P GRAHAM
Yellow, Grey Diamonds, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
12 89x00 LOOK AT MEGO
ROCKY SIMONETTA
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
R Simonetta
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 10 at Coffs Harbour Bm58 on March 1 over 1212m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Little Prophet carrying 56kg at $41. Last start ran last of 11 at this track Bm66 on April 9 over 1250m, slow going 13 len behind Love Rat carrying 55kg at $91. Outclassed here.
3
Red, Blue Sash, Red And White Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
13 x7654 SNIPPETY STAR
DARREN TREACY
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Miss C J Reid
Returns from a 42-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 12 at this track Ctry Bm58 on March 10 over 1250m, slow going 0.6 len behind Battledance with 55.5kg at $21. Before that 5th of 11 at this track Ctry Bm58 on February 13 over 1262m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Thedaythemusicdied with 56kg at $21. Prepared to risk.
9
KACIE ADAMS
Green, Yellow Star, Green And White Striped Sleeves, Yellow Cap