Casino 08 Aug 2026
GOING: S(5)
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OATENS CASINO BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP 1200m Track: GOOD4 Clouds (Max: 21) Rail: True . |
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Youcompleteme is the likely leader at a slick tempo. YOUCOMPLETEME (1) has been freshened with 43 days and steps out for the new stable after having excuses at Beaudesert. Has good early toe and give plenty of cheek. FRED'S MEMORY (2) was much better last start when finishing a close fifth last start after being in the firing line on the turn over 1200m at Grafton. Has peaks that measure up and is one of the main chances. DIAMONDSAREMIO (6) made a strong late bid but just failed to pick up the winner last start over 1100m at Grafton. Will get a tempo to suit and can pounce on them late. WHISKEY MISS (5) finished third last start at the first run back from a spell over 1215m at Grafton when she worked home well. Fitter for that and gets a key booking in Looker. In the mix. COPENHAGEN CAT (7) also wasn't far away first-up and is another likely improver worth including. SUGGESTED PLAY: Youcompleteme to win.
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YOUCOMPLETEME
KEVIN KING 5YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG K H King Comes here off a 43-day let-up. Most recently faded in the straight 7th of 9 at Beaudesert Cg&E 0 - 58 on June 26 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Mister Selfie with 55.5kg at $3.80. The race before that led to the turn then faded 8th of 10 at Ipswich 0 - 58 on June 4 over 1350m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Bertus carrying 59kg at $4.80. Key runner on his best efforts. |
10 JODI WORLEY |
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| 2 | 87895 |
FRED'S MEMORY
CHRIS O'REILLY 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG P J Wickham Most recently faded in the straight 5th of 10 at Grafton Cg&E Bm58 on July 24 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Enhance with 55.5kg at $9.50. The race before that got back early 9th of 13 at Grafton Cl2 on July 15 over 1100m, 4 len behind Tides Turning with 55kg at $151. Not far away last time. Has ability and is among the leading hopes. |
8 KIRK MATHESON |
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| 3 | 8x466 |
ICEWATER
DANIEL BOWEN 5YO GR/B GELDING 61.0KG S G Butcher & Mrs K M Butcher At the latest run ran last in a small field at Gold Coast Cl2 on July 11 over 1400m, 13 len behind Gambino with 54kg at $51. The start before that 6th of 8 at this track Bm66 on June 25 over 1300m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Prestige Gundy with 55kg at $10. Fully tested in this line up. |
3 W WHEATLEY |
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| 4 | 13430 |
LOLITA
DAVID MATTS 5YO BAY MARE 60.0KG P J Wood At the latest run ran last of 13 at Grafton Ctry Cl1 on July 16 over 1400m, 16 len behind Satin And Cash carrying 56kg at $26. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Coffs Harbour Cl1 on June 28 over 1405m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Adequate Eze carrying 56kg at $3.30. Looks tested again. |
1 ARCHIE MCCOLM |
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| 5 | 349x3 |
WHISKEY MISS
ETHAN ENSBY 5YO BAY MARE 60.0KG ETE Racing No. 1 (Mgr: Ms J K Cole), Ms J V Borg, M G Chitty, J Higgins, D R Lawler, G C Courtenay, DJC Francis, B Morrissy, D C Tripp, B Wilson, N W H Windsor, D M Gervais, R J Holt, C J White, P Cowan & Ms J K Cole Second-up. First-up after seven months 3rd of 12 at Grafton Cl1 on July 5 over 1215m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Picupstixx with 55kg at $10. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Ballina Bm58 on November 3 over 1250m, 0.5 len behind Limahuli carrying 55.5kg at $2.70. Further improvement in store. |
11 BEN LOOKER |
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| 6 | 04342 |
DIAMONDSAREMIO
SALLY TAYLOR 7YO CHESTNUT MARE 60.0KG J Lawler & Mrs J F Kelly Recent form sound. Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Grafton F&M Bm58 on July 19 over 1100m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Hayley's Rocket with 58kg at $18. The race before that 4th in a small field at Coffs Harbour Cl3 on June 28 over 1205m, in the wet; 11 len behind Golden Copper with 55kg at $12. Nice effort last time. Leading prospect. |
9 GRADY SPOKES |
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| 7 | 231x5 |
COPENHAGEN CAT
STEPHEN & JORDAN LEE 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 59.0KG J A Wagner Second-up. First-up after nine months 5th of 14 at Grafton F&M Bm58 on July 19 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Hayley's Rocket with 53.5kg at $26. Previously second-up came from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Coffs Harbour Super Mdn on August 1 2025 over 1000m, slow going 2.5 len behind Mrs Goldberg with 55kg at $26. Expecting her to kick on with that first run out of the way. |
6 SIABH RIGLEY |
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OUR SILVER LININGS
MICHAEL LAINE 6YO BAY MARE 59.0KG M J Laine Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Freshened for 49 days. First-up ran second last of 11 at Warwick 0 - 55 on June 13 over 800m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Missy's Ready carrying 56.5kg at $61. Second-up ran second last of 7 at Bundaberg Bm50 on June 20 over 1090m, 10 len behind Cosmic Proportions with 58.5kg at $17. Struggling to make a case. |
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| 9 | 78960 |
VEGA NOVA
NEIL CREIGHTON 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mr N F Creighton, Mrs R M Creighton, Miss S T Creighton, Mr P J Mclennan At the latest run ran second last of 13 at Grafton Ctry Cl1 on July 16 over 1400m, 11 len behind Satin And Cash carrying 55kg at $31. The start before that from last on the turn 6th of 11 at Grafton Cl1 on July 5 over 1215m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Red Spector with 55kg at $91. Looking to others. |
7 NICK HEYWOOD |
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| 10 | 39658 |
BARRON
SHARON PEPPER 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Ms S L Pepper, M I Pepper, M A Williams, Mrs S J Williams & K J F Byrnes Dual acceptor. At the latest run 8th of 12 at Grafton Cg&E Bm58 on July 19 over 1100m, slow going 3.5 len behind Beer Baron with 55kg at $91. The race before that eased back early on 5th of 8 at Ballina Ctry Bm58 on June 21 over 1000m, in the wet; 9 len behind Their Finest Hour with 55kg at $14. Others rate better. |
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| 11 | 41x89 |
RIGHTEOUS BROTHER
STEPHEN BENNETT 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG J S Bennett, S J Bennett, Mrs T J Talbot, Mrs J Keep & R G H Northcott Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 8th of 11 at Grafton Cl1 on July 5 over 1215m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Red Spector carrying 55kg at $101. Second-up ran second last of 10 at Grafton Cg&E Bm58 on July 24 over 1200m, 4 len behind Enhance carrying 55kg at $61. Doubt he will trouble these. |
4 MS YVETTE LEWIS |
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| 12 | 308x6 |
COWGIRL LILLY
SAMANTHA MCGUREN 9YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG Ms C Dougherty, A G Dougherty, Mrs M P Day, J W Dougherty, Mrs A Commerford, Ms K M Fazio, M P Dougherty, Mrs M Dougherty, W J G Dougherty, I Day, L M Dougherty, K G Day & P Dougherty Second-up. First-up after four months 6th of 8 at Grafton F&M Bm58 on July 24 over 1200m, 6 len behind Too Darn Finesse with 52.5kg at $31. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Grafton Ctry Bm58 on November 30 over 1420m, 2.75 len behind Lady Alabama with 53.5kg at $41. Needs more time. |
2 GRACE PALMER |
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| 13 | 30366 |
PRIDE OF LANKA
JEFF KEHOE 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG Mrs Z Kehoe, T Greaves & D J Kehoe Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Last start 6th of 9 at Taree Bm58 on July 9 over 1007m, in the wet; 6 len behind Miss De Blaas carrying 55kg at $51. The start before that 6th of 8 at Coffs Harbour Cl1 on June 28 over 1405m, in the wet; 17 len behind Adequate Eze with 55kg at $18. Looking elsewhere. |
5 MADELINE OWEN |
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