Wagga   30 Apr 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

DEVCORE PROPERTY GROUP 4YO+ BENCHMARK 66 SHOWCASE HANDICAP 1600m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 25)   Rail: True.  

Turn Left, Ozzy The Equaliser and Grey Lad can set a genuine tempo. THE STARS ALIGN (8) missed the start as favourite at Canberra but it didn’t matter, winding up powerfully to reel them in with something in hand. Hard not to take him seriously off that and there’s no reason he can’t bring up the hat trick now. GREY LAD (5) got things back on track at Wodonga, sticking on for a minor placing after leading them into the lane. He’s at peak fitness and gets weight relief again with the 3kg claimer sticking. MAGICAL MOMENTS (6) has gone under as favourite in her past two but has been far from poor. She draws well and doesn’t need to improve much to bounce back to winning form. MISS HVAR (10) has left herself with far too much to do in her last two but has been rattling home late. If they roll along early, she’ll be humming late. OUTCAST GIRL (11) was good first up behind Xcessive Force at Goulburn but hasn’t gone on with it since. Heywood going on suggests stable confidence, so she’s worth another chance. SUGGESTED PLAY: The Stars Align to win again.
1 66x99 SILENT IMPACT
MATTHEW KELLEY
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 65.0KG
E J Kelly, M R A Kelley & M R Belcher
Third-up today. First-up 9th of 16 at Goulburn Sth Wild Card on March 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Graceful Ellen with 56kg at $51. Last start couldn't go on with it; 9th of 11 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on April 18 over 1500m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Inspired Legend carrying 61.5kg at $21. Will need to do a fair bit more to threaten top few.
10
Mauve, Gold Maltese Cross And Sleeves, Mauve Cap, Gold Maltese Cross
2 4x786 FUTURE FUND
MADDISON COLLINS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 64.0KG
Ms M A Collins, C A Hanson, Mrs G Webb, D J Thomas, Miss K L Blay, Ms S L Raine, Mrs D Walters, B Richards, Miss K M McLaughlin, B Burey, R Pertzel, J Bolton-Clayton, A P Rice, Miss B Webb & Mrs D Close
Last start 6th of 8 at Gundagai Gund Cup Bm86 on April 12 over 1800m, slow going 3.5 len behind Quamby with 55kg at $21. The start before that 8th of 15 at Albury Alburymile Bm90 on March 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Black Storm carrying 55kg at $26. Not keen on his chances.
9
M A CAHILL
Royal Blue, Lime Green Crossed Sashes And Pom Pom
3 24661 GHOST WALKER
DANIELLE SEIB
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 63.0KG
C T H Cropper, S A McMillan, D E D Roberts, H Cooke, M R Elliott, B W Holman, R D Cropper, W R Thompson, C Burgess & T Waugh
At the latest run won by a head at this track Ctry Bm58 April 19 over 1600m defeating Pure Melody with 62kg at $9. Before that second last of 7 at Canberra Open on April 3 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Acheson carrying 55kg at $5. Big weight makes it tough for him.
4
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Maroon And Gold Diagonal Stripes, Maroon Cap
4 77879 LOOSE LOVE
R R WESTON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
R R Weston
Last start ran last of 9 at Albury Bm66 on April 23 over 1600m, 11 len behind Midnight Luna with 59.5kg at $101. The start before that second last of 8 at Sapphire Coast Bm66 on April 13 over 1005m, 5.5 len behind Pleasurize carrying 63.5kg at $81. Likely to go around at long odds again.
10
ROCHELLE WEDRAT-KROEZEN
Green, Orange Quarters And Cap
5 x2002 GREY LAD
CRAIG WIDDISON
7YO  GREY  GELDING 60.0KG
R H Flynn & Mrs C Flynn
At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Wodonga Bm62 on April 20 over 1590m, 1.0 len behind Crazy Town carrying 58.5kg at $18. The start before that ran last of 15 at Albury Alburymile Bm90 on March 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Black Storm with 52kg at $41. Got things back on track last time.
6
ELLA BENT
Navy Blue, White Sleeves
6 41521 MAGICAL MOMENTS
MITCHELL BEER & GEORGE CARPENTER
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Darby Racing, Mrs T Asquith, T Chaffey-Jones, Chisholm Condron Racing, S Gardner, JT5 Racing, Lawson Six Racing, C Mak, L J Mitchell, C J Murphy, Darby Racing Magical Charge, M L Day, R D Thomson, T Di Bucchianico, P E Benson, P G Suares & M P Benson
Comes here off a 31-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 11 at Sapphire Coast Bm66 on March 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind London Star carrying 60kg at $3.90. The start before that 5th of 10 at Newcastle Prov Bm64 on March 12 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Benamera carrying 58kg at $2.15. Holds genuine claims on best form.
2
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
7 99x67 MONTE MAXIMUS
ROBERT & LUKE PRICE
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
V W Bates & Mrs Y D Bates
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 6th of 9 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Bm64 on March 21 over 1300m, slow going 4 len behind Cuban Cigar with 56.5kg at $13. Last start second last of 8 at Kembla Grange Cond Bm68 on April 18 over 1300m, slow going 4.5 len behind Common Goal carrying 55.5kg at $21. Each-way chance.
2
RACHEL KING
Yellow, Purple Diagonal Stripes And Cap
8 x7511 THE STARS ALIGN
ANTHONY MOUNTNEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
A M Haining, D T Ristuccia, D A Renouf, Mrs J Marsh, A J Marsh & A B Lyons
Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run favourite; won by 2 len at Canberra Bm55 April 17 over 1600m in soft going defeating Sir Sublime carrying 63kg at $2.30. Before that favourite; won by 4.5 len at Nowra Bm58 April 5 over 1600m in heavy going defeating Special Prophet carrying 58.5kg at $4.40. In great form and should be right in the thick of things again.
3
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
White With ACM Racing Logo, Navy And Orange Checked Sleeves And Cap
9 7x847 MCADAM
MITCHELL BEER & GEORGE CARPENTER
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
M D Beer, JJJ Racing Beluga, Tin Roof Racing, J Rice, D M Dempsey, Party of Five, Pants On Fire, Wegunnawin, Wegotenuff, Ratpack Racing, P J Hawketts, G B Doble, S R Anderson, M Douglas, R Montgomery, C F Moore, Ms J A Green, R Dow, D Neilson & Mrs L Neilson
At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 8 at Newcastle Prov Cl1 on April 11 over 1500m, 4 len behind Bondi Blossom with 58.5kg at $21. Before that 4th of 9 at Kembla Grange Prov Cl1 on March 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Kitty Okay with 59kg at $16. Top-three chance.
8
DYLAN GIBBONS
Navy Blue, JJJ Racing Logo, White Sleeves, Light Blue Armbands, Light Blue Cap, Navy Blue Star
10 x0043 MISS HVAR
ROBERT & LUKE PRICE
5YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
Mad About Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: S A Duff), C T O'Hara, Ms H O'Hara, S N Gordon, A Woods, A J Bray, T W Moreland, M J Holmes, M J Holmes, Mrs J Carter, Mrs S Grosvenor, R J Brennan, D A Brennan, J R Winter, M P T Hoare, A Brain, B O'Farrell, J Wallis, Sloppycate (Mgr: D C Hull) & A Barringer
Racing well recently. Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 11 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on April 18 over 1500m, slow going 1.5 len behind Inspired Legend carrying 52.5kg at $21. The run before that 4th of 11 at Sapphire Coast Bm66 on March 30 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind London Star carrying 58.5kg at $31. Watch for her rattling home late.
12
BROCK RYAN
Light Blue, Red V, Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
11 6x289 OUTCAST GIRL
MARC & MITCHELL CONNERS
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
M C Conners Racing P/L (M Conners), S C Noble, Mrs E L Noble, L Newton, Mrs K M Newton, Canary Bros Racing (B Brunckhorst), M A Young, N J McBride, B J McBride, Mrs C J McBride, Only Takes One (D Tipping), Bimbadeen Racing (N Rose), P Webb, M F Conners & Club Sport Syndications 14( J Lishman)
Most recently 9th of 11 at Hawkesbury F&M Bm64 on April 14 over 1400m, 6 len behind Chilli Margs with 55.5kg at $51. The race before that ran last of 8 at Kembla Grange 5yo+ Bm64 on February 17 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Tavolo carrying 55kg at $15. Not going well enough. Less effective in her last two but her fresh run was strong.
11
NICK HEYWOOD
White, Black Club, Royal Blue Sleeves
12 0668x A DIME APPROACH
MATTHEW DALE
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
Kurrinda Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs G Driver), D Skoric, B J J Z (Mgr: Z Dunstan), C Simmons, Mrs S K Hedley, J A Paasse, M Rowley, J Smith, D J Wicks, S Knott, M D Death, M Doye, C K Ng, M J Tomlinson, S L Lamont & J Lewis
Resumes after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Tatura 0 - 56 November 22 over 1980m, 3 len behind Danzagrunt carrying 60kg at $17. When resuming last campaign ran last of 9 at Seymour Bm62 September 11 over 1429m, soft track; 7 len behind British Poet with 60kg at $71. Gets a key booking in Berry, so keeping safe.
1
TOMMY BERRY
White, Pale Blue Star, Striped Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
13 51517 ENDLESS APPLAUSE
ANTHONY WARREN
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Miss T Hough & D J McKay
Last start raced on the pace before fading 7th of 10 at this track Ctry Bm58 on April 19 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Ghost Walker carrying 58.5kg at $13. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a head at Moruya Cl1-Sw April 4 over 1650m on a soft track defeating Ol' Mate Coop with 57kg at $13. Isn't without her chance on best form.
5
MS ROBYN FREEMAN
Navy Blue, Gold Chevrons And Sleeves, Navy Blue Chevron, Gold Star Cap
14 x0493 TURN LEFT
B JOSEPH & P & M JONES
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
J J R Partnership (Mgr: P A Jones), B A Rutter, A E Johnson, P H Joseph, Mrs B M Joseph, M G Jones, Mrs D G Jones, Mrs M Guthrie-Curran & Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Whitby)
Returns from a 31-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Sapphire Coast Cl1-Sw on March 30 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Exceed Success with 55.5kg at $5.50. The race before that didn't do much in the run home; second last of 10 at Sapphire Coast Ctry Bm58 on March 1 over 1600m, slow going 13 len behind Fire And Gemstone with 56kg at $18. Will need a smart steer from the wide gate.
13
ALYSHA COLLETT
Emerald Green, Red And White Checked Epaulettes, Checked Stripes On Cap
15 x2513 OZZY THE EQUALISER
SCOTT SPACKMAN
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs D J Spackman, O M Spackman & S M Spackman
At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Cootamundra Pic Trophy on April 25 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Freddy's Shock carrying 68kg at $3. The start before that won by a head at Grenfell Pic Trophy April 11 over 1400m defeating Sunroe carrying 66kg at $3.80. Happy to oppose this time.
7
J PENZA
Black And Cerise Diagonal Stripes, White Sleeves, Cerise Cap