Wagga   21 Jun 2026
 
GOING: H(9)

ALAN HARRIS MCDONALD BENCHMARK 82 HANDICAP 1600m

Track: HEAVY 9   Rain (Max: 12)   Rail: +3m entire.  

Genuine tempo from Epaullo Creed leading Just Go Bang. THE SHAPER (3) tough gelding who strips fitter and can tick the 1600m box today. Faded late in the heavy (9) going to run seventh over 1400m at this track. Has a solid SP profile and expected to go close. EPAULLO CREED (4) looking for the 1600m fourth-up. Had genuine excuses when failing to get through the heavy going and dropped out to run last over 1400m at this track. Looking for an improving surface and can make a quick form reversal. MAHOGANY GIRL (2) holding her form this prep and ready for the 1600m fifth-up. Gripped on late with the 61kg to run fifth over 1400m at this track after racing on the pace for much of the way. Value prospect. BON FRANKIE (5) proven over this distance and will find this more to his liking after being outclassed in town when sixth over 1400m at Randwick Kensington. Claim helps from the good draw. MISS STALWART (7) fitter now and looking for this trip and further. Goes into the exotics. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 3,4,2,5.
1 1690x JUST GO BANG
SHANE BLOOMFIELD
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
G J Mathieson, Mrs T M Mathieson, T Mathieson & T J Mathieson
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 10 at Hawkesbury Bm64 October 16 over 2000m, 11 len behind Format with 58kg at $31. First up last campaign second last of 15 at Randwick Bm78 June 21 over 1400m, soft track; 21 len behind It's A Knockout with 56kg at $91. Wait and see how he comes up.
5
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Yellow, Dark Blue Diagonal Stripes
2 x6915 MAHOGANY GIRL
CRAIG WIDDISON
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 61.0KG
S C Robertson
Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 14 at this track Bm82 on June 4 over 1400m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Future Fund carrying 61kg at $26. Before that came from midfield and won by a long-neck at Albury Open Bm84 May 15 over 1175m defeating Zethus with 58kg at $15. Extra trip suits and shapes as a key runner.
9
ELLA BENT
Red, Aqua Star, Diagonal Striped Sleeves, Aqua Stars Cap
3 41277 THE SHAPER
DANIEL MCCARTHY
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
D.H.A.W Racing (Mgr: D J McCarthy), P J Dowling, A Haring, C Ryan, Mrs L J Wheeler, Miss A Wheeler, Miss A G Wheeler, L A Hamilton, S Forster, A W Rudd, L A Mccarthy, T J Pender, M L Thrum, Miss S J Talbot, M L Holmes, The Guts Up (Mgr: I Birt), R L Dyson, P Nolan, J Wohlers & D R Wallace
Most recently 7th of 14 at this track Bm82 on June 4 over 1400m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Future Fund with 61kg at $3. The start before that 7th of 10 at Seymour Bm78 on April 26 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Lario with 58kg at $4.60. Fitter now and is a leading player on best figures.
8
BRODIE LOY
Purple And Gold Diamonds, White Sleeves And Cap
4 9x020 EPAULLO CREED
NICK OLIVE
8YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
D J Campese, T J Cartwright, 15 to 1 Racing (Mgr: J J Howell), D W Edwards, Mrs H A Madden, E J Hammond, P M Svager, W Lovekin, R Roberts, Ms R Coleman, B R Bradley, H R Bradley & N J Olive
Most recently ran last of 14 at this track Bm82 on June 4 over 1400m, on heavy track; 24 len behind Future Fund carrying 60.5kg at $21. The race before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 9 at Queanbeyan Defencecup on May 17 over 1460m, long-neck behind Wal's Angels with 60.5kg at $11. Fitter now and can turn it around over this distance.
1
QUAYDE KROGH
Dark Blue, Red Disc And Armbands
5 7x166 BON FRANKIE
AARON CLARKE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
A J Brown, A Allen, B A Gibson, J A Smith, E M Buckle, W J A Van Weerdenburg, N W Van Weerdenburg, M I Singh, R Brett, P J Brown, P King, W King, A Clarke & Miss P F Young
Last start got back early 6th of 9 at Randwick Kensington Cg&E Bm72 on June 10 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Supermassive with 55.5kg at $20. The start before that 6th of 12 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on May 20 over 1300m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Sanctified with 56kg at $31. Better than recent form suggests and must be kept safe.
2
DALE COLE
Lime, Black Chevron And Stars Sleeves, Lime Cap, Black Peak
6 45768 COUNTY KILKENNY
TIM DONNELLY
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
R A Pegum, P L Galloway, Mrs J Galloway, B P Bradley, Mrs A L Bradley, H J Bull & Ms S M Bull
Most recently 8th of 14 at this track Bm82 on June 4 over 1400m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Future Fund carrying 56kg at $11. The run before that 6th of 9 at Parkes Parkes Cup Bm86 on May 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Astunner carrying 56kg at $8.50. Can take a hand in the finish.
4
M A CAHILL
White, Green Sleeves, Red Cap
7 12690 MISS STALWART
NICK OLIVE
7YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
B S Roughton, F J Roughton, Mrs S Roughton, D R Roughton, Mrs M Roughton, T Roughton, Miss L Hoefer-Dunne, T Heaton, Mrs M E Hunter, J L Clarkson, J T Hyland, B Hyland & S Hyland
Most recently 12th of 14 at this track Bm82 on June 4 over 1400m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Future Fund carrying 55kg at $12. The start before that 9th of 11 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on April 29 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Beauty Swift with 55.5kg at $11. Expect she can make amends.
6
LOUISE DAY
Royal Blue, White Seams, Epaulettes And Sleeves, Royal Blue Armbands, Quartered Cap, White Pom Pom
8 40973 MATHRIN
MICHAEL TRAVERS
8YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ms J L Travers
Last start 3rd of 14 at this track Bm82 on June 4 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Future Fund with 55kg at $51. The race before that ran second last of 8 at Wagga Riverside Ladiescup on May 23 over 1200m, slow going 10 len behind Before The War carrying 59kg at $13. Others offer more appeal.
3
CARLY FRATER
Black, Old Gold Fleur De Lys, Turquoise Sleeves, Old Gold Pom Pom
9 7x267 PHILADELPHIA STORM
GARY COLVIN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
G B S Rocky Racing, Ms J D Smith, B N Witt, M J Douglas, W J Grentell, S Jones, S M Daly, Squires Loft Cheltenham, J Stephenson, S F Whyte, Dr T Robinson, C Inch, S J Absolum, M Cooke, D Lastrina, M N G Super Brew, C Barrington, R Mathews, N De Jong, & R L Moore
At the latest run 7th of 14 at Albury Bm66 on May 26 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Super Paradise carrying 61kg at $15. Before that ran last in a small field at Corowa Bm66 on May 11 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Star Blazer with 62kg at $4.60. Prefer to see him back in form.
7
J PENZA
White, Red And Black GBS Racing Logo, Striped Sleeves And Cap