Muswellbrook   13 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

BENGALLA CUP SUN 27 JULY BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1450m

Track: Soft 5   Clouds (Max: 14)   Rail: +5m from 1280m to 300m cutaways applies.  

From the wide draw Taipan Legend can cross and set up a solid tempo. KEEP AT 'EM (6) improving gelding who was a total forgive from the outside gate when a plugging twelfth over 1600m at Scone. Kept fresh and will race a little closer from the good gate. Each way player. CHILLCUZ (7) caught the eye again at her second run back when making up good late ground to finish fourth over 1400m at Gunnedah. Senior rider on and ready to win. EXCEEDAQA (11) another from the Kris Lees yard due for a change of luck. Fourth up today and doesn't have to improve much to figure prominently. BELLINI SPRITZ (9) solid return from the awkward gate when an eye catching third over 1400m at Tamworth. Further improved and sure to be thereabouts. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 6,7,11,9.
1 16328 PHAROAHZANO
CAMERON CROCKETT
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 62.0KG
C Crockett, T Cottam, Bookie Busters (Mgr: J Freihaut), M J Elliott, D Abbott, A Van Der Berg, J Pitt & R B Pitt
At the latest run sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 16 at Scone Highway-C3 on May 17 over 1600m, slow going 2.75 len behind Fiorsum Fred carrying 53kg at $6.50. The run before that came from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Hawkesbury Highway-C2 on May 3 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 0.5 len behind Canadian Ruler with 54.5kg at $16. Great chance to atone.
3
TILLY MCCARROLL
Pale Blue, Black Braces, Armbands And Striped Cap
2 1421x TAIPAN LEGEND
CAMERON CROCKETT
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 62.0KG
C Crockett, Ms E Williams, B F Kerr, G J Mccarthy, G J Lockhart, J Mccarthy, M J Robinson, P W Griffin, P Wensemius, Mrs P Byrnes & S J Byrnes
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign won by 0.7 len Mudgee Cl1-Sw February 23 over 1850m defeating Rampazetto carrying 59kg at $2.35. Previously first up; second of 10 at Dubbo Super Mdn November 2 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Magic Forest with 59.5kg at $3. Look for him late.
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KODY NESTOR
Pale Blue, Black Braces, Armbands And Striped Cap
3 0x411 KRANICH
MICHAEL MULHOLLAND
4YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
M R Mulholland, R M Burton, P Burton, K Khouiss, R W Simpson & Mrs M S Mulholland
Useful type. Most recently favourite; came from midfield and won by 2.5 len at Moree Ctry Bm58 June 3 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Lesgo Don carrying 59kg at $3.30. The run before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Gunnedah Super Mdn-Sw May 25 over 1400m in soft going defeating Trounce with 59kg at $12. Going well and looks one of the chances.
12
SHAYLEIGH INGELSE
Red, Gold Diamond And Cap
4 0x188 MISCHIEVOUS MOLLY
WAYNE WILKES
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 61.0KG
W T Wilkes, G A Maguire, C G Wall, R Terrey, Dark Majicc (Mgr: Miss M R Kuntze), J Bicknell, Builders Mowers Bakers (Mgr: C S Potts), G M Carr, K D Carr, P J Carr, Ms D E McHugh, A J Morrison, M R King, D J Burgmann, T J Morrison, S G Morrison, J King, L B Bartley, J A Nematalla & A Daubney
Returns from a 51-day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 11 at Newcastle Cond Bm68 on April 23 over 1500m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Oakfield Prince carrying 55kg at $12. Before that 8th of 13 at this track Ctry Cl3 on March 28 over 1450m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Fingers Hunter with 55kg at $6.50. Fully tested in this line up.
11
SHAE WILKES
Pink, Black Circles, Hooped Sleeves, Pink Cap, Black Circles, Black Pom Pom
5 453x0 AIN'T SHE SWELL
GARRY LUNN
5YO  BROWN  MARE 60.0KG
P G Harrow, J W Harrow, W G Harrow, Mrs W A Cranfield, H J Cranfield, J G Porteous, Mrs C A Porteous, Mrs K K Chapman, B B Chapman & Ms J L Campbell
Second run back. First-up after four months ran last of 14 at Parkes Ctry Bm58 on May 18 over 1300m, slow going 23 len behind Miss Capricorn carrying 59kg at $26. Previously second-up 5th of 14 at Dubbo Cl1-Sw on October 4 over 1600m, 2 len behind Egyptologist with 57kg at $4.50. Expected to struggle again.
2
SHANNEN LLEWELLYN
Red, White Halves, Checked Sleeves, Red Cap
6 1x550 KEEP AT 'EM
NATHAN DOYLE
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
S M Donnelly, C Coombes, S Keir, J A Finnigan, L W Hasselmann, Ms L Goodchild, S Dean, L S Bruce, Mrs T Quinn, W Quinn, R K Cook, C G Doyle, R J Walker, R J Walker, Fake Lemonade (Mgr: B J Duncan) & S J Jackson
Useful gelding. At the latest run eased back early on 12th of 15 at Scone Cl1 on May 16 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Warrior For Peace carrying 56.5kg at $14. The start before that 5th of 11 at Newcastle Prov Cl1 on April 12 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Bella Kathleen carrying 55kg at $9.50. Sure to be prominent.
5
BEN LOOKER
Purple, White Diamond Sash And Sleeves, Purple Hoops, White Cap
7 18x24 CHILLCUZ
KRIS LEES
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 59.0KG
Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L Murrell), Morgcam Racing, R D Moore, N B Whatmore, P J Harbrow, W & I Flett, Changing Seasons, M J Hadaway, Krusty Dave, J Mlikota, E H Neal, D G Fitzpatrick, Swinging Again, P C Marshall, R I Darrah, C D Enders, B R Phillips, S M Paterson & J Lovett
Third-up today. Resuming ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Gunnedah Cl1 on May 5 over 1250m, 0.7 len behind Tigers Roar carrying 57kg at $7. Second run from a spell 4th of 13 at Gunnedah Cl1 on May 25 over 1400m, slow going 1.2 len behind Antilocapra with 57kg at $7.50. Rates highly. Well placed and sure to be in the finish.
8
A GIBBONS
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Check Sleeves And Cap
8 19505 BADBOY MCCOY
JAN BOWEN
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs B D Gallaher, J R Gallaher, J R Gallaher, Ms J L Bowen, Ms J Buttenshaw, G B Thode, L D Campbell, D J Grant, A M J Duffy, N W Stig, T Standen, R W Standen, K Woods, EST A D Ekert, Mrs E Ekert, R M Ekert & N T Elliott
At the latest run 5th of 11 at Dubbo Cge Bm58 on June 6 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Hammering Away with 58.5kg at $12. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 11th of 13 at Quirindi Ctry Bm58 on May 12 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Shutter with 59kg at $21. Others preferred.
9
ANNA ROPER
Pink, Lilac Spots, White Sleeves, Lilac Spots, Pink Cap, Lilac Pom Pom
9 31x3 BELLINI SPRITZ
PAUL MESSARA & LEAH GAVRANICH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara) & Redbank Pty Ltd (Mgr: P Favretto)
Second-up. First-up after six months 3rd of 8 at Tamworth Cl1 on May 31 over 1400m, slow going 1.5 len behind Pop Quiz carrying 58kg at $1.85. Previously second-up favourite; won by 0.8 len at Quirindi Mdn-Sw December 10 over 1450m defeating Halle Bee carrying 55.5kg at $2. Fitter and is a leading contender.
4
AARON BULLOCK
Black And Yellow Diamonds, Yellow Cap
10 34189 COOL SPACE
MARK MINERVINI
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Minervini Racing (Mgr: Mrs M J Minervini), R B Russell, M Cole, G J Reay, M W O'Brien & P A O'brien
At the latest run 9th of 13 at Gunnedah Cl1 on May 25 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Antilocapra carrying 55.5kg at $26. The race before that 8th of 14 at Scone Cl1 on April 14 over 1100m, slow going 4.5 len behind Speedy Henry with 56kg at $31. Well placed and worth another chance.
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L P ROLLS
Lime Green, Purple Striped Sleeves, Orange Cap
11 3x567 EXCEEDAQA
KRIS LEES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Australian Bloodstock No 2, NMC Racing, J M Carter, Mrs J E Becker, MKG, Saxodi, N B Whatmore, PAC Racing, A White, The Bow Pair, Loftus Park, T P Johns, D N Sparks, P Hughes, Mugathree Racing, M 2 K L D Racing, Saddaqa, Ursino Racing, Nine Holes Racing & GSP Battlers
At the latest run 7th of 13 at Gunnedah Cl1 on May 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Antilocapra with 55.5kg at $21. Before that 6th of 11 at Gunnedah Cl1 on May 5 over 1250m, 4.5 len behind Tigers Roar with 57kg at $9.50. Finds a nice race and has strong claims.
3
BENJAMIN OSMOND
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Check Sleeves And Cap
12 356x3 FULL COMMITMENT
JEREMY GASK
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
M J Abdallah
Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after seven months ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track Ctry Bm58 on May 2 over 1280m, on heavy track; 1.4 len behind Navy Steel carrying 56.5kg at $16. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at this track Mdn on March 15 2024 over 1280m, 2.25 len behind Braven carrying 55.5kg at $26. Not helped by the wide draw and doesn’t rate highly.
7
ROBBIE DOWNEY
Light Blue, Lilac V, Quartered Cap
13 73725 DOLLY JAYNE
JOHN RAMSEY
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
J W Ramsey Pty Ltd (Mgr: J W Ramsey)
At the latest run 5th of 7 at Inverell Ctry Bm58 on May 29 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Eighty Eight Stars with 56.5kg at $5. Before that 2nd of 14 at Gunnedah Ctry Bm58 on May 5 over 1400m, long-neck behind Raymond's Reward with 55.5kg at $5.50. Steps out over an extra 250m and must be considered.
6
MIKAYLA WEIR
Green, Yellow Sash And Cap
14 42955 YOU HAVE TO GO
PETER H BLOOMFIELD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Thommo's (Mgr: J L Thompson), Mrs P M Thompson, Ms R C Thompson, Ms A J Thompson & G Hilton
Last start 5th of 8 at Tamworth Bm58 on May 20 over 1400m, on a wet track; 1.5 len behind To Be Frank carrying 56.5kg at $9.50. Before that 5th of 12 at this track Ctry Bm58 on May 2 over 1280m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Navy Steel carrying 57kg at $9. This looks a stern test.
13
GRANT BUCKLEY
Black, Grey Fernleaf And Cap
15 0570x OCEAN SHORES
ALBERT O'HEARN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs H M Watson, C J Herne, Miss K Hampton & Mrs V M Herne
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Grafton Bm58 October 22 over 2390m, 15 len behind Crash'n'bash with 55.5kg at $101. Previously first up; second last of 8 at Murwillumbah Cl3 May 24 2024 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Daedalus with 57.5kg at $17. Prefer to see how he returns.
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Black, White Stripes And Armbands, White cap