Swan Hill   07 Jun 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

Pooles Accountants BM70 Handicap 975m

Track: Soft 5   Clear (Max: 17)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Strong pace from Tapo and Cumboogle matching motors with Magna Mak close at hand. A couple look to stand out here with PER SEMPRE (5) worthy of serious consideration off three good runs to start the campaign. He's a sprinter who gets back and often they can be disadvantaged by tight-turning tracks, but he'll be suited by the nice, long straight here. SHINING SMILE (1) is a horse who once dead-heated with Tentyris and while their careers have gone in different directions, this is the easiest race he's been in for a while. He'll take full advantage of the great draw. BEHAVIOUR (3) also draws well and while he's yet to win first up, he's trialled well and has the talent to feature for a trainer who's not coming all this way for a haircut. SURPRATIC (6) also resumes from a goof gate and this is tougher than most recent assignments he's been in, he's too consistent to dismiss. TORONADO BOOM (9) was a big first-up winner and can go on with it. SUGGESTED PLAY: Shining Smile (1) & Per Sempre (5) QUINELLA
1 x5908 SHINING SMILE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
L Lee
Last start 8th of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Bm78 on May 23 over 1000m, slow going 1.5 len behind Dreamzel with 58kg at $15. The run before that second last of 12 at Caulfield Bm84 on May 9 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Bazaball Rewarded carrying 56kg at $9. Made headway last time. Easiest race he's been in for a while.
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BRITTANY BUTTON
Maroon, Silver Braids And Armbands, Black Cap
2 154x0 DEMOJO
KYLIE VELLA
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
F K Butler, Mrs K M Butler & Miss K M Butler
Second run back. First-up after six months second last of 11 at Caulfield Heath Bm66 on May 20 over 1000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Electric Star with 62kg at $10. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 2.25 len at Ballarat Bm62 November 3 over 1000m in heavy going defeating Hiatus with 63.5kg at $2.80. Can't recommend off the first-up performance.
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S VELLA
Pale Blue, Royal Blue Stars, Red Sleeves And Cap
3 5438x BEHAVIOUR
GAVIN BEDGGOOD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
C Bennett, Flying Start No.5 (Mgr: C Bennett), P J Fuller, C A Balfour, J R Little, M G D S Syndicate (Mgr: G E Szabatura), P A Stoneham, P A Bye, Mrs T L Hulme, S R Minahan, M A Kristalyn, Lucky Six, A D Eeles, J & K, S Nagle, T F Ryan, D Cerny, Settlers Crew, Silver Stags & G Gregory
Resumes after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign eighth of 11 at Flemington Bm78 February 28 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Dirty Grin carrying 57kg at $7.50. Previously first up; second last of 12 at Pakenham Bm74 December 13 over 1000m, 3 len behind Manolo Bling carrying 59kg at $19. Has talent and can show up fresh.
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J BOWDITCH
White, Flying Start Syndications Logo, Black And Teal Checked Sleeves, Quartered Cap
4 21200 GREATHAM BOY
TIM FITZSIMMONS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
I Sanderson, C Tan, J A Horne, P C Ugland & M P Everett
Comes off a 36 day let-up. Last start raced on the pace before fading ran last of 12 at Bendigo Bm84 on May 2 over 1100m, 9 len behind Stoli Bolli with 54.5kg at $41. The start before that ran last of 12 at Caulfield Bm70 on April 11 over 1200m, 6 len behind King Tut with 60kg at $19. Better than that latest effort and can improve sharply.
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HARRY COFFEY
Pink, Blue Stars And Sleeves, Blue With Pink Star Cap
5 3x263 PER SEMPRE
CHARLES CASSAR
6YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
C J Cassar, A N Woff, N J E Lovett, H Cassar, Mrs S T Cassar & T C Pannell
At the latest run 3rd of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Bm78 on May 23 over 1000m, slow going 0.8 len behind Dreamzel carrying 55.5kg at $13. The run before that 6th of 14 at Caulfield F&M Bm78 on May 9 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Swift Force carrying 58kg at $12. Shaping up nicely and can go on with it.
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B RAWILLER
Red, Black Maltese Cross And Sleeves, Check Cap
6 5513x SURPRISATIC
BRENT STANLEY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
R W McIntosh, Ms T Weir, Ben Gee Racing (Mgr: B A Gibson), Ms B Weir, B N Bannerman, Mrs J McIntosh, A W McIntosh, V J Nally, B J Nally, G Noonan, M P Sheahan, J A Sheahan, R Smith, P A Hetherington, Itchy Elbows (Mgr: M C Reed), Barn B Racing (Mgr: B A Gibson), Ms F J McDonald & Ms T D Clune
Resuming after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation third in a small field at Kerang Bm62 April 4 over 1100m, 2 len behind Before The War with 63kg at $2.70. When resuming last campaign third of 8 at Canberra Mdn September 5 over 1000m, soft track; 0.9 len behind Sweet Warrior with 58kg at $5.50. Too consistent to dismiss, especially from the good draw.
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MS C PULS
Navy Blue, Lime Green Diamond, Armbands And Cap With Navy Blue Diamond
7 1324x DANCEENUFF
WAYNE CARROLL
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
W Carroll, J A Keough, Wasp (Mgr: A D E Paul), R J Kirkwood, Mrs C J Carroll, Mrs L P Purcell, Miss R J Lally, G Guthrie, S D Russell, M Elliott, K J Hogg, C L Plater, W T Robertson, E Andrews, M L Carroll, C A Walker, Miss M Argus & Z A Beaumont
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at Albury Bm66 February 5 over 1175m, 2.5 len behind Light Foot carrying 60kg at $21. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Albury Bm66 November 24 over 1000m defeating Bridie's Luck with 56kg at $20. Expecting a strong run fresh.
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TEODORE NUGENT
Fluorescent Yellow, Blue Horseshoe, Quartered Cap
8 21x8x TAPO
GWENDA JOHNSTONE
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
D W Stutt
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign sat on the pace before fading 8th of 12 at Wangaratta Bm66 on January 18 over 1170m, 3.5 len behind Pano's Pride with 58kg at $9.50. First up last campaign 5th of 10 at Seymour Bm58 on May 27 2025 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Arc De Puissance carrying 56.5kg at $2.70. Fitter for a jump-out on May 19 at Bendigo when finished fourth. Prefer to see how she returns.
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OLIVIA EAST
Black, Red Braces, Striped Cap
9 396x1 TORONADO BOOM
SCOTT CAMERON
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
C Sita
Second run back. Comes off a 52-day let-up. First-up after four months favourite; won by 1.3 len at Echuca Bm56 April 16 over 1000m defeating With Strength with 62kg at $2.70. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Cranbourne Bm62 on December 19 over 1000m, 6 len behind Furosshi carrying 61kg at $13. Back in great shape and is worth including.
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C NEWITT
Pink, Black Braces And Cap
10 15670 CUMBOOGLE
LESLIE ROBERTSON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Dr R J Slack-Smith & Mrs J L Slack-Smith
At the latest run raced on the pace before fading ran last of 10 at Ballarat Bm62 on May 24 over 1000m, 7 len behind Bear Champ with 57.5kg at $91. The run before that 7th of 9 at Wellington Bm66 on April 12 over 900m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Denman Force carrying 61.5kg at $21. Struggling to make an impact lately and others appeal more.
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C J PARISH
Purple, Yellow Spots
11 2736x MAGNA MAK
WAYNE CARROLL
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
G J Wilks, Mrs J A Wilks & M Gannon
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Wagga Cl2 Bm62 February 16 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Tallingas Immortal carrying 57.5kg at $9. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Albury Bm58 December 6 over 900m defeating Bargino with 58.5kg at $6. Will take great benefit from this run.
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ALANA KELLY
Black, Blue Diagonal Stripes, Cerise Sleeves
12 18444 REWARD THE SHERIFF
NATHAN HOBSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
N J Hobson, A P Hobson, R T Hobson & Mrs R E Hobson
Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 11 at Corowa Bm58 on June 1 over 1000m, slow going 3 len behind Jugiong with 61.5kg at $12. The race before that 4th of 10 at Murray Bridge Bm64 on May 23 over 900m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Real Deluxe with 54.5kg at $26. Rates highly on best efforts and can turn things around.
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MS CHELSEA TAYLOR
Red, White Band, Epaulettes, Armbands And Cap
13 x0030 DEPLOY AND DESTROY
HEIDI SMITH
8YO  GREY  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs J Mengersen, S Mengersen, Mrs Y C Smith & Ms H J Smith
Last start 3rd of 10 at Mildura Bm56 on May 24 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Himeno carrying 55.5kg at $31. The race before that 10th of 12 at Balaklava Bm56 on May 20 over 1050m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Babayka with 55.5kg at $151. Has ability but needs to lift.
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MS S METCALFE
Green, Gold Four Leaf Clover, Diamond Sleeves And Gold Cap