Glen Innes   10 May 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

DUNNS HAY & HARVESTING - BIG SKY COUNTRY BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP 1000m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 13)   Rail: True.  

Good tempo with several going forward, primarily Wokou, Artic Panther and Dozen Kilpatrick. WENDT (6) has continued to improve with racing and ran a much better race for fourth at Gatton 11 days ago. The blinkers are on for the first time, and with the aid of a 2kg claim, she is ready to win. On top. ARTIC PANTHER (1) should now be ready to show some worthwhile form after having 3 runs back from a spell. He slides down in class and is ready to put his best hoof forward. Each way value. FREAKSHAKE (5) is resuming from a spell, and he normally comes to hand quickly. He cops a wide gate, but if he is ready, then he would not be a shock winner. VOCATION (2) is at his best when allowed to make his own rules in front. He will be hard to peg back around this circuit. Stick with him. SUGGESTED PLAY: Wendt each way.
1 0x969 ARTIC PANTHER
JANE CLEMENT
4YO  GREY  GELDING 60.0KG
Arjay Services (Mgr: R J Clement), B M Swan, S J Murray, H Machado & J Drakoulis
At the latest run ran last of 9 at Quirindi Bm58 on April 29 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Point Out carrying 57.5kg at $31. Before that 6th of 9 at Armidale Bm 50 Hcp on April 25 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Koondeeman carrying 60kg at $4. Each way value.
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SHANNEN LLEWELLYN
Red And Black Halves, White Diamond Band, Red Cap
2 43018 VOCATION
GREG KILNER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
G C Kilner
At the latest run raced on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 10 at Port Macquarie Ctry Bm58 on April 27 over 1000m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Zoom Outcome with 57kg at $7.50. The run before that won by 1.4 len at Ballina Bm58 Cl2+ April 8 over 1000m in heavy going defeating Cosmic Fortune carrying 55kg at $7. Capable of a better run.
4
JACK BAKER
Red, White Armbands, Blue Cap
3 30706 ABRAZEN LAUGH
SAMANTHA MCGUREN
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
M J Beattie
At the latest run got back early 6th of 10 at Grafton Cl2 on April 13 over 1015m, slow going 4.5 len behind Jewels Statement carrying 55kg at $61. The start before that 12th of 14 at Grafton Bm58 on March 16 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Camp Land carrying 57.5kg at $61. Looks tested in this line-up.
5
NORIYUKI MASUDA
Purple, Yellow Diamonds, White Cap
4 81859 DAULTON
COLT PROSSER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs T Prosser
Most recently 9th of 11 at Port Macquarie Ctry Bm58 on April 27 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Seymour Stars carrying 57kg at $26. The race before that 5th of 9 at Armidale Cl1 on April 15 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Nation Changing with 56kg at $26. Prepared to overlook.
1
L P ROLLS
White, Silver Yoke, Royal Blue Hooped Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
5 7169x FREAKSHAKE
JOSH OLIVER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs S L Ross & A D Ross
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Gatton Bm62 February 28 over 1075m, 5 len behind Prince Of Diamonds with 57kg at $41. First up last campaign second last of 9 at Warwick Bm60 November 18 over 800m, 5.5 len behind Ran Na Lady with 58.5kg at $19. Will need this hitout.
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MIKAYLA WEIR
White, Royal Blue Stars, Striped Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap With White Stars
6 4x974 WENDT
DAIKI CHUJO
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 60.0KG
K Oka
Useful type. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Gatton 0 - 58 on April 29 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Chalice Well with 58kg at $18. Before that second last of 8 at Ballina Ctry Cl1 on April 8 over 1000m, on heavy track; 20 len behind Pareto carrying 56kg at $26. Don't underestimate.
3
CAINE STUART
White, Red Crossed Sashes, Armbands And Cap
7 48598 CABRAL
WAYNE BROWN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M D Keating, Mrs S J Keating & M W Brown
At the latest run 8th of 12 at Binnaway Bm 45 Hcp on May 3 over 1100m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Candid carrying 63kg at $10. The run before that ran last of 9 at Armidale Bm 50 Hcp on April 25 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Koondeeman with 60.5kg at $3.40. Looks well placed to make amends.
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TEIGHAN WORSNOP
Gold, Black Seams and Cap
8 309x0 KNOT ANOTHER KISS
GRADY SPOKES
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
Ms H J Maybury, Mrs C A Veech, J R Hauville, R G Jones, P W Dunn, M T McGaw, P J Mutton & Tinkerbell Racing (Mgr: C P Doolan)
She is resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Cl1 March 2 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Mr Villa with 55kg at $9. On debut ninth of 12 at Grafton Ctry Mdn October 22 over 1125m, 7 len behind Thrownunderthebus with 57kg at $101. Not keen this time.
8
Navy Blue, Gold Braiding, Navy Blue And White Striped Sleeves, Navy Blue And White Quartered Cap
9 24895 MR MIDNIGHT
DAIKI CHUJO
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
T F Yeung
Most recently 5th of 11 at Warwick 0 - 58 on May 2 over 800m, 2.5 len behind Miss De Blaas with 54.5kg at $12. The run before that raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 9 at Ballina Bm58 Cl2+ on April 8 over 1000m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Vocation with 57kg at $11. Rates highly on best efforts and can do better this time.
6
LIAM BLANCH
Pale Green, Orange Star, Yellow Sleeves, Orange Spots, Orange Cap, Purple Stars
10 639x9 COLTMAN
GARRY SCHWENKE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G R Schwenke & Mrs J L Schwenke
Second run back. First-up after four months sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 9 at Dalby Bm50 on April 26 over 1000m, 9 len behind Lonergy with 57.5kg at $26. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Warwick Mdn-Sw on August 30 over 1200m, 9 len behind Aerial Arsenal carrying 56.5kg at $19. Might find this a bit too tough.
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MS YVETTE LEWIS
Red, Yellow Diamonds, Armbands And Cap
11 14x84 IRISH ARTHUR
BRODIE FENTON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
B Fenton
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming raced behind the speed prior to fading of 9 at Armidale Cl1 on April 15 over 1100m, 6 len behind Nation Changing with 55kg at $26. Second-up in a small field at Flinton Clb on April 19 over 1000m, 2 len behind Sutherland carrying 61kg at $2.30. Has the job ahead this time.
10
IZZY NEALE
Orange, Royal Blue Maltese Cross And Armbands, Quartered Cap
12 26731 WOKOU
PADDY CUNNINGHAM
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
R & J Miller
Form hard to fault. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.4 len at Armidale Mdn-Sw April 15 over 1100m defeating Kool Bruce with 57kg at $5. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Armidale Super Mdn on April 6 over 1100m, on a wet track; 1.0 len behind Atoka carrying 55.5kg at $13. Has ability and is one of the chances again.
12
WENDY PEEL
Red And Yellow Quarters, Yellow Armbands And Cap
13 39346 DOZEN KILPATRICK
JANE CLEMENT
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Arjay Services (Mgr: R J Clement), Ms R Dillon, J Drakoulis & H Machado
Last start got back early 6th of 10 at Quirindi Ctry Bm58 on April 29 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Cumboogle with 55kg at $21. Before that 4th of 7 at Merriwa Bm 45 Hcp on April 26 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Snow Star with 59kg at $5. Well placed and gets his chance to break through.
7
MATTHEW MCGUREN
Red And Black Halves, White Diamond Band, Red Cap
14 x5701 WINNING STATEMENT
SUE BIGG
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
Miss S Bigg & Mrs G F Bigg
Most recently won by a neck at Warialda Mdn-Sw April 12 over 1000m defeating Leucaena carrying 56.5kg at $10. Before that second last of 14 at Tamworth Mdn on April 1 over 1200m, slow going 15 len behind Halo Phenomena with 52kg at $101. Looks suitably placed here and should play a big role again.
6
BILLY CRAY
Aqua, Black Sleeves, Aqua Double Armbands
15 22756 RICHUNCLEMONEYBAGS
STACEY MESKEN
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms S M Mesken, R J Weston & Mrs M F Weston
Last start 6th of 8 at Flinton Bm50 on April 19 over 1200m, 6 len behind Flash Zariz with 57.5kg at $3.60. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Goondiwindi Bm50 on April 12 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Little Show carrying 57.5kg at $2.25. Rates highly on his best form and can bounce back.
1
Green, White Sash, Red Armbands And Cap
16 x256x RIVALDO
HOLLY WILLIAMS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
D Reid, Mrs T A Reid, B C Reid & Miss K M Gibbons
Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at Yarra Valley Bm58 December 20 over 1200m, 3 len behind Tarzi Calling carrying 51kg at $81. First up last campaign second of 8 at Healesville Pic-Trpy November 23 over 1200m, a long neck behind Rushford carrying 65kg at $5.50. Might be better off following this run.
9
SIENA GRIMA
Black, Light Blue Stripe, White Sleeves, Black And Light Blue Quartered Cap
17 5770x INDIAN THUNDER
KEVIN DIXON
10YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
K P Wellington
Is first-up after a break of 12 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation tenth of 13 at Tamworth Ctry Bm58 February 14 over 1200m, 4 len behind Cossack Warrior with 52kg at $101. When resuming last campaign fourth of 9 at Gunnedah Bm66 December 2 2023 over 1000m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Aquarter with 55.5kg at $51. Winning hope in a suitable contest.
7
LEESHELLE SMALL
Green, Cerise Sleeves
18 723x9 POLYGAL
GARRY SCHWENKE
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
G R Schwenke & Mrs J L Schwenke
Second run back. First-up after four months 9th of 11 at Warwick 0 - 58 on May 2 over 800m, 5 len behind Miss De Blaas with 54kg at $61. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Toowoomba 0 - 52 on November 5 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Mr Evans carrying 53kg at $5. Looking elsewhere for the winner.
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Red, Yellow Diamonds, Armbands And Cap