Port Augusta   21 Jun 2026
 
GOING: G

Nutrien Ag Port Augusta Benchmark 62 Handicap 1100m

Track: GOOD   Clear (Max: 14)   Rail: True.  

Hot pace certain with All Clubs, Zatanna and Underhand keen to take up the running. COSTLESS (5) was much better second-up at Bordertown and then was okay third-up in a strong form race when finishing midfield at Balaklava. Finds the right race this time and can get the job done. ZATANNA (7) made progress last time out, finishing third here after being in the firing line on the corner. Has good early speed and gets in light with the 3kg claimer engaged. Is sure to give a bold sight. BJARNE (2) is a distance specialist who turned in a decent effort last start to finish second over 1200m at this track. Got things back on track last time and can keep things going in the right direction. ONE KIND (6) was sent to town first-up and held a prominent position early before dropping out in the lane. Fitter now and should improver with that run under her belt. THE HASS (8) returns and has a solid fresh record. Takes benefit from a trial win in readiness and gets in light with the 2kg claim. Not dismissing. SUGGESTED PLAY: Costless to win.
1 xq52x UNDERHAND
ROSLYN DAY
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 61.0KG
Mrs L M Logan, D W McMennemin, J Gundry, S Edwards, Ms R Wright & D D Mceniery
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second of 7 at Darwin 0 - 76 February 7 2025 over 1100m, 1.0 len behind Field Of Flutes with 55.5kg at $3.90. When resuming last campaign failed to finish at Darwin Hcp December 28 2024 over 1100m. Has ability and is a definite contender.
7
ASHLEE STONE
Red With Black Club, White Sleeves, Red And White Quartered Cap
2 01102 BJARNE
BRENTON JONES
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms S M Fuller, Mr B J Jones, Mr L D Fuller, Mr J W Trinne, Mrs B K Noonan, Mr S D Reid, Mr J S Turci, Mr D Freer, Eagle Racing, D K L Racing, Mr A M A Fuchs, Mr M A Webb, Mr P A Phillipps, Mr M J Adams and Mr J L Barnes
Most recently came from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track Bm66 on June 7 over 1200m, 5 len behind Mckeever carrying 58kg at $4.80. Before that sat on the pace before fading 10th of 16 at Murray Bridge 4yo+ Bm68 on May 23 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind My Zephyr with 57.5kg at $91. Working up to a win. Bold showing expected.
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L STOJAKOVIC
Red, Black Maltese Cross And Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap
3 61863 DOLZINO
RYAN DAWSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
T Bova, J Bova, J Bova, D Power, M Caruso, N D Fuz & R Todorcevski
Comes here off a 50-day let-up. Most recently 3rd in a small field at Boorowa Picnic Cup on May 2 over 1700m, 2.5 len behind Ceremonious carrying 71.5kg at $5. The run before that 6th of 12 at Gundagai Cl2 on April 12 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Trust In Chad with 59.5kg at $3.80. In the mix.
5
MARGARET COLLETT
Royal Blue, Gold Hoops, Pink Sleeves
4 76224 ALL CLUBS
WAYLON HORNHARDT
7YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
W Hornhardt, G Buckley, EP Country Cups (Mgr: J F Pedler) & EP Country Cups 2 (Mgr: J F Pedler)
Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 11 at this track Bm66 on June 7 over 1200m, 7 len behind Mckeever with 55.5kg at $12. The start before that 2nd of 9 at Hawker Bm58 on May 30 over 1100m, 9 len behind Lady Memphis carrying 60.5kg at $4.60. Sure to be thereabouts.
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SOPHIE POTTER
Black, Grey Diamond, Stripes Sleeves, Silver Cap, Black Pom Pom
5 9x927 COSTLESS
GARRET LYNCH
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
P & G N Papageorgiou
Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 11 at Balaklava Bm56 on May 20 over 1050m, slow going 3.5 len behind Squad carrying 61kg at $8.50. Before that 2nd of 11 at Bordertown Bm58 on May 1 over 1300m, 1.75 len behind See Ya Later Baby with 59.5kg at $12. Hard to beat on his best form.
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MS S METCALFE
Black And White Diamonds With Lime Sleeves And Cap
6 514x0 ONE KIND
TRAVIS DOUDLE
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs E Doudle, T J Doudle, S Adair, J W Asher, B Clarke, A Ey, A J Robey, L Rowan, ZMC Bloodstock (Mgr: Z Cornell), A Collard, J & KJ Davis Family (Mgr: J Davis) & Ms K Brereton
Second run back. First-up after seven months 10th of 13 at Morphettville Parks 4yo+ 0-62 on June 6 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind So Polite with 58kg at $16. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Tuncurry Bm82 on April 7 2025 over 1000m, on heavy track; long-neck behind Dis Is Heaven with 55kg at $6. Will take a lot from that run and looks tough to beat.
10
CAMPBELL RAWILLER
Black And White Checks, Royal Blue Sleeves, Black And White Checked Cap
7 81203 ZATANNA
SCOTT WHITTLE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
M P Connell, C Connell, C C Creugnet & Ms E Whittle
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at this track Bm66 on June 7 over 1200m, 6 len behind Mckeever with 55.5kg at $6.50. The race before that raced on the pace before fading ran second last of 13 at Morphettville F&M 0-64 on May 30 over 1100m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Miss Orth carrying 56.5kg at $14. Making headway. Key runner who should run well.
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JEMMA GUTTE
Red, Black Halves, White Saint Motif, Green And White Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
8 4543x THE HASS
CHRIS HARRISON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
C D Harrison & C Harrison
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation third of 7 at Penong Bm56 March 7 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind I'm A Hottie with 59.5kg at $5.50. When resuming last campaign ninth of 12 at Balaklava Bm56 November 12 over 1050m, 4 len behind In Love with 57.5kg at $31. Expecting a effective return.
12
ALYSSA WEBB
Light Green, Purple Lightning Bolt And Sleeves, Lightning Bolt Cap
9 179x0 KAHLUA GIRL
CHRIS BIEG
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Brightside Enterprises, G T Churchill, M Hunt, L C McInnes & Ms D A Joy
Second-up. First-up after five months sat behind the speed prior to fading 11th of 13 at Morphettville F&M 0-64 on May 30 over 1100m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Miss Orth carrying 54.5kg at $31. Previously second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Gold Coast F&M Cl1 on October 11 over 1100m, nose behind Caxton Lass carrying 57kg at $13. Still early in the prep and might need more time.
8
DYLAN CABOCHE
Emerald Green, White Band With Red Star, White Armbands And Cap
10 22840 UNCLE BARRY
TRAVIS DOUDLE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs E Doudle & B Ramsey Family (Mgr: B D Ramsey)
Last start 10th of 13 at Strathalbyn 0-56 on June 8 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Prince Kuro carrying 60kg at $26. Before that 4th of 7 at Tennant Creek Cl2 on May 16 over 1200m, 13 len behind Pub Crawl with 59kg at $4.20. Winner will come from elsewhere.
4
TALA HUTCHINSON
Red, Royal Blue Vee Yoke With Red, White And Royal Blue Striped Vee And Cobra, Quartered Cap
11 57507 AVANZO
DANNY PENNA
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Mr D I Penna, Ms C E Burton, Mr J S Penna, Mr K J Penna, Miss H A Penna, Miss E G Burton, Miss C Burton
At the latest run ran second last of 8 at Hawker 0-52 on May 30 over 1400m, 7 len behind Bywaters Road with 56.5kg at $7. The race before that 12th of 14 at Morphettville Parks F&M Bm64 on May 16 over 1250m, 7 len behind Invertational with 54kg at $201. Prepared to risk.
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SHUICHI TERACHI
Midnight Blue, White Stars And Red Sleeves
12 88846 INNER SANCTUM
DANNY PENNA
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Ms C E Burton, Miss E G Burton, K J Penna & J S Penna
Returns from a 44-day let-up. Most recently eased back early on 6th of 12 at this track Bm58 on May 8 over 1100m, 9 len behind Bjarne carrying 54kg at $101. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track Bm58 on April 26 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Bjarne carrying 54kg at $151. Likely to struggle again.
9
WESLEY CAVE
Midnight Blue, White Stars And Red Sleeves