Wagga   13 Mar 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

BUDGET RIVERINA BENCHMARK 66 HANDICAP 1000m

Track: SOFT 5   Clear (Max: 33)   Rail: +8m 1400m-W/Post, True Remainder.  

Expecting Asuriito to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sprint trip. ASURIITO (6) is ready to make his return after enjoying a successful debut prep. Looks to have come on nicely during the break and is expected to attract strong market support off his impressive trial. Bright return anticipated. MASTER OF DISGUISE (7) was far from her best last start in town when a disappointing favourite. Form prior stacks right up though, so willing to give another chance. CHASING A QUID (3) lengthened nicely to score with a bit up his sleeve here two back. Not much wrong with his effort last start in a CL4, only beaten 1.1L in sixth. Going well enough. MISS EMMA (4) will improve from that first-up hit out at Canberra. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Asuriito.
1 3x689 TAKASHIMA
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
C B Dick
Useful gelding. Last start second last of 10 at Pakenham Bm64 on February 27 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Toronado Boom carrying 60.5kg at $21. The run before that 8th of 10 at Caulfield Heath Bm74 on February 10 over 1100m, 9 len behind Chinqui with 55kg at $61. Can turn things around.
7
BRITTANY BUTTON
White, Green Sash, Black Sleeves And Cap
2 13125 BRENLYN'S DAISY
ANDREW DALE
4YO  BAY  MARE 62.0KG
Ms L Windsor, A C Quilliam, T N West, N Smulders, S Felmingham, A F Dixon, A D R (Mgr: A Dale), Ms E Windsor, M A Toll, J Felmingham, L J Murphy-Dale & E S Nicholson
Last start second last in a small field at Moonee Valley Bm70 on February 14 over 1000m, 4 len behind Trapeze Warrior with 59kg at $18. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Wangaratta Bm64 on December 23 over 1000m, head behind Ruckman with 62kg at $3.40. Not to be underestimated.
9
C J PARISH
Burgundy, White Obelisk, Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
3 00516 CHASING A QUID
GRATZ VELLA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs G M Trevaskis & P A Kelly
Useful gelding. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at this track Cl4 Prev on February 17 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Keikoku carrying 55kg at $19. Before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.2 len at this track Bm58 January 26 over 1200m defeating Guru Two carrying 62kg at $8. Right in the mix on best form.
4
DAMON BUDLER
Red, Yellow And Purple Bands, Yellow Sleeves, Yellow And Purple Quartered Cap
4 343x7 MISS EMMA
GARRY KIRKUP
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Kirkup Racing (Mgr: B Kirkup), Mrs D McGregor, Mrs K E Harrison, Mrs G M Cramsie, P M Haines, R D Harrison, B Ray & G K McGregor
Second-up. First-up after four months sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 11 at Canberra Cl1 on February 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Can Expect Greater carrying 61kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Doomben Bm68 on July 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Mount Fuji carrying 56kg at $9. Fitter for that run and is a likely improver.
1
BRODIE LOY
White, Red Sash, Blue Sleeves, White Seams, Red Cap
5 0x459 HEART OF VANCOUVER
JOHN NISBET
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
KC Jones, Mrs LE Jones, G B Heffernan, G O Jones, Mrs K Wyeth, B P Jones, R Turnbull, L Donohoe, K Ferns, C C Turnbull, R J Evans, L J Weston & G C Martin
Last start 9th of 12 at Nowra Ctry Bm58 on February 23 over 1200m, 3 len behind Super Sprocket carrying 59kg at $11. The start before that ran last in a small field at Goulburn Bm66 on February 11 over 1000m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Plaza carrying 60kg at $9. Doubt he will be troubling these.
5
M A CAHILL
White, Black Stars And Sleeves, Red Cap
6 115x ASURIITO
BLAKE RYAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
B A Ryan, A A Gomez & Lanewood Racing (Mgr: Mrs J M Devlin)
Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Canberra Bm65 October 11 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Announcing with 56.5kg at $2.90. At his first start favourite; won by 0.5 len Moruya Mdn-Sw August 30 over 930m defeating Commandoro carrying 56.5kg at $2.50. Bright return anticipated.
6
EMMA LY
Yellow, Blue Three Vees, Blue Sleeves, Yellow Armband, Blue Cap, Yellow Spot
7 x2110 MASTER OF DISGUISE
DANIELLE SEIB
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Ms D L Seib, A J Day, P J Tancred, Mrs C A McGrath & Mrs J L Seaman
Last start raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at Canterbury H'way-C3 on February 21 over 1250m, 5 len behind Kaihoko with 55kg at $4.80. The race before that favourite; won by 2.75 len at Wagga Riverside Cl1 December 24 over 1200m defeating He's My Warrior carrying 56kg at $2.70. Certainly worth another chance.
3
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Tangerine, White Sash, Sleeves And Cap
8 x0095 DESTRUCTIVE DIVA
NORM GARDNER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs D Gardner, N Gardner, G Alt, J Bradley, Mrs N Vandepeer-Bradley, J M Wunsch, Mrs N Wunsch, S O'Loughlin, C Cannon, Mrs R Cannon, P Macdonald, A McLeod, S Shanahan, R Sanderson, M O'Donovan, P Shanahan & Mrs K Shanahan
Useful type. At the latest run 5th of 11 at Queanbeyan Bm58 on February 18 over 1460m, 4.5 len behind Good Prize carrying 58kg at $6. Before that ran last of 9 at Sapphire Coast Bm66 on February 1 over 1400m, 6 len behind Sturn Words carrying 59kg at $12. Overlooking.
9
REBECCA BRONETT PRAG
Black, Lime Green Diamond, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
9 4x140 SOHO SUSHI
PAT MURPHY
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
S M Jones, A D Barnett, J J Bailey, J Bailey, R P Robinson, L J Murphy & P W Murphy
Last start 11th of 16 at Randwick Highway-C3 on March 1 over 1000m, 4 len behind Speck carrying 54kg at $51. Before that second last in a small field at Goulburn Bm66 on February 11 over 1000m, in the wet; 5 len behind Plaza with 57.5kg at $4. Among the hopes on best form.
8
JESSICA BROOKES
Black, Green And Red Band And Quartered Cap
10 73222 PRESS FORWARD
BRETT ROBB
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
P D McFadyen, M J Evans, T Evans, Ms T Simmonds, A Hillerman, J Jones, T J Kilmartin, B Lang, D B Newall, A Peart, M Rees, T Rope, M Sheather, J A Webb, R Woodhead, A Reeves, D McFayden & A Hall
Most recently 2nd of 8 at Warren Bm58 on March 1 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Outta De Lady carrying 56kg at $2.70. The race before that 2nd of 8 at Dubbo Bm74 on February 16 over 1000m, neck behind Brief Statement with 55kg at $5.50. Did a good job last time out when second over 1000m at Warren but suspect he must improve further to feature here.
2
CLAYTON GALLAGHER
Yellow, Light Blue Horseshoe And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
11 7x812 MOTHER JOY
ANTHONY CRAIG
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
G D'Altorio
Most recently settled towards the rear 2nd of 13 at this track Bm58 on March 1 over 1000m, nose behind Pussyfoot carrying 55kg at $11. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.8 len at this track Bm58 February 17 over 1000m defeating Freddy's Shock with 53kg at $26. Will find this tougher.
10
TEAGHAN MARTIN
Yellow, Black Horseshoe