Narrandera   14 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

COMMUNITY BANK NARRANDERA BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP 1400m

Track: Soft 6   Clouds (Max: 13)   Rail: True.  

Strong tempo with Lunar Landing and Mystic Flame leading from Bobby's Secret and Surreal Winston. RIVERINA LIGHTNING (3) has won two of her last three, both over today's trip. Drove hard late to arrive in the nick of time last start in a BM52 at Echuca. Well in after the claim for Alice Kennedy so another victory is on the cards. BRASSI ROAD (6) stepped up to the mile last Saturday at Swan Hill and proved a shade too strong. Back in trip but also back in grade so on the seven-day back-up he looms as a serious threat. ONLY NEED ONE (7) has lost her way since a good second in a 1400m Dubbo BM58 three runs back. Draws a decent gate this time and can turn things around. CHAMPAGNE SHARON (4) caught the eye at the end of 1400m at Corowa recently. Hasn't won for 400 days but she is worth including in trifectas and first fours. GREATESTOFEASE (1) goes best at this trip and cannot be ruled out despite six weeks between runs. SUGGESTED PLAY: Riverina Lightning to win again.
1 76819 GREATESTOFEASE
NATALIE JARVIS
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 61.0KG
Thorotek, Emanem, G E Ashley, C J Gandy, Mrs M Gandy, Warren Boys, M K Bailey, A M Biviano, C K Brailsford, A Redman, M J Kay, Farmers and Fillies Racing, Mixed Bag Racing & Alby Racing
Returns from a 41-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 9 at Sapphire Coast Ctry Bm58 on May 4 over 1610m, on a slow track; 41 len behind Chebici carrying 56kg at $15. The start before that won by 1.0 len at Moruya Cl1-Sw April 19 over 1650m in soft going defeating Nagadec with 55.5kg at $11. Has ability and looks one of the chances.
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REBECCA BRONETT PRAG
Bottle Green, Lime Green Thorotek Racing Logo, White Sleeves, Lime Green Cap
2 51096 REWARD WITH A ROSE
JOHN FITZGERALD
4YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
Ms C Collins & A J Fitzgerald
At the latest run 6th of 11 at Corowa Bm58 on June 2 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Amber Star with 58kg at $15. The run before that 9th of 11 at Wodonga 0 - 58 on May 24 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Hells Son carrying 57.5kg at $20. Finds a few better today. Prepared to overlook.
4
ALYSHA WARREN
White, Royal Blue Stripes, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
3 x0191 RIVERINA LIGHTNING
BEN BRISBOURNE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 61.0KG
Quat Quatta Thoroughbreds (Mgr: I R Mandie), Jet Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J de Fegely) & M B Christian
Dual acceptor. At the latest run won by a nose at Echuca Bm52 May 17 over 1400m defeating Shal Exceed carrying 57.5kg at $31. The run before that second last of 10 at Wagga Cl1-Sw on May 1 over 1600m, 12 len behind Newyork Missile with 55.5kg at $81. Well placed and is a big chance again.
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ALICE KENNEDY
Silver, Black Brisbourne Racing Logo, Sleeves And Cap
4 64476 CHAMPAGNE SHARON
DONNA SCOTT
5YO  B/BR  MARE 59.0KG
Hazel Park Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs D L Scott), R Holleran, Miss L Hulm, C D Stuart, G B Staehr, Mrs F J Staehr, Mrs C B Young, C Kelly, J F O'Neill, The ATM (Mgr: D Wilson) & R D Fleming
At the latest run 6th of 13 at Corowa Bm58 on May 19 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Fourthtimelucky carrying 54kg at $21. The run before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 11 at Wagga Ctry Cl2 on May 1 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Lucy Lulu with 53kg at $31. Thereabouts last time and rates highly.
3
AMY O'DRISCOLL
Cream With Black Circle, Motif, Sleeves And Cap With Cream Seams
5 q7865 BOBBY'S SECRET
MELISSA HARRISON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M R Harrison, Mrs M D Harrison, T M Avnell & W R Semmens
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Warren Ctry Bm58 on June 2 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Deion with 55kg at $21. The race before that 6th of 9 at Narromine Bm50 on April 29 over 1300m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Podcast carrying 59.5kg at $5. Likely to find this out of reach.
2
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
White, Cerise V, Dark Blue Armbands, Quartered Cap
6 49961 BRASSI ROAD
NATHAN HOBSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
N J Hobson, C J Basham, Mrs T L Basham, Mrs R E Hobson, R T Hobson & A P Hobson
Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Swan Hill 0 - 58 June 7 over 1600m defeating Koyuga Breeze carrying 54kg at $10. Before that 6th of 14 at Mildura 0 - 58 on May 25 over 1400m, 6 len behind Shal Exceed carrying 54kg at $41. Big chance to go back-to-back.
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B VALE
Red, White Epaulettes, Band, Armbands And Cap
7 51260 ONLY NEED ONE
MICHAEL C LYNCH
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
Willyn Dynasty Stud (Mgr: W G Watkins)
Most recently raced on the pace before fading second last of 13 at Dubbo F&M Bm58 on June 6 over 1300m, slow going 7 len behind Missy Moss carrying 57.5kg at $11. Before that 6th of 12 at Parkes Cl2 on May 18 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Naval Officer carrying 55kg at $16. Low draw and expected to go a lot better.
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K DUNBAR
White, Purple Stripe, Striped Cap
8 37847 AFTER THE ONE
GARY COLVIN
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
G J Colvin, J C Choice, Ms L M Choice, B Woolridge, D Summerville, Mrs E A Summerville, P M Andrea, A De Jong, Tigers Racing 1 (Mgr: C R Snowden), Twin Lakes (Mgr: S M Taylor), L Deacon, Drueberoe (Mgr: S G Oehm), D K Gemmill, S M O'Connor, J Page, B Page & A J Page
Last start 7th of 9 at Corowa Ctry Cl2 on June 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind His Honour with 55kg at $61. Before that settled back and ran on when 4th of 8 at Corowa Ctry Bm58 on May 19 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Tycoon Artie carrying 55kg at $31. Needs to improve to threaten.
5
NICK HEYWOOD
Lime Green, White Sleeves And Cap
9 85077 LAFILIO
SHANE BLOOMFIELD
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Kalrag Pty Ltd
Most recently second last of 8 at Wagga Bm58 on June 5 over 2000m, on a slow track; 17 len behind Southern Dancer with 55kg at $61. The run before that didn't do much in the run home; 7th of 9 at Albury Bm58 on May 27 over 2000m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Dandruff carrying 55.5kg at $61. Outclassed again.
12
ELLA MCGUIRK
Hot Pink, Black Diamond, Collar And Cuff, Quartered Cap
10 48075 BRIE BRIE
MICHELLE TEALE
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
J D Kilmartin, E Mann, G A Abbey & P Murray
Last start second last of 8 at Wagga Riverside Ladiescup on May 24 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Mojo Music with 55kg at $31. The run before that raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 12 at Gundagai Cl2 on April 6 over 1400m, 5 len behind Railway Avenue with 55kg at $41. Hard to make a case.
3
Blue, Yellow Chevron, Two Fleur De Lys And Cap
11 44290 LUNAR LANDING
GRANT WHITE
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
Mr G K White & Mr S Wilson
Returns from a 48-day let-up. Last start ran last of 12 at Seymour 0 - 58 on April 27 over 1300m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Cobblestone Way with 55kg at $51. The start before that 9th of 12 at Tocumwal Bm45 on April 19 over 1300m, slow going 5.5 len behind Marantelli Miss carrying 61kg at $8.50. Low on confidence and hard to recommend.
7
CARLY FRATER
Purple, White Quarters, Spotted Sleeves, Spotted Cap
12 0x224 MYSTIC FLAME
MAREE HOPKINS
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Ms M Hopkins, E J Lawlor & A G Sciberras
At the latest run 4th of 7 at Parkes Bm50 on June 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind William carrying 56.5kg at $2.80. The run before that 2nd of 12 at Binnaway Bm 45 Hcp on May 3 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Candid carrying 56kg at $6. Very fit and should be thereabouts.
11
RYAN BRADLEY
Black, Gold Fern, Stars Sleeves And Cap
13 86x99 SURREAL WINSTON
CRAIG WIDDISON
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Ms L Watson, Dr Y M Brockwell, A J Stapleton, Mrs S A Stapleton, Mrs B J Purkiss, Ms B A Ryan & P R Nilsson
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 9th of 11 at Deniliquin Bm 50 Hcp on April 25 over 1200m, 8 len behind Minesite with 56kg at $6. Last start faded in the straight 9th of 11 at Wodonga 0 - 58 on May 24 over 1590m, slow going 7 len behind Theophilus carrying 52.5kg at $41. Needs to do more.
8
BRENDAN WARD
White, Family Crest, Royal Blue Sleeves, Yellow Cap
14 63555 YET TOBE A COD
DEBBIE PREST
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
P J Kirby, J K Kirby & Ms D P Prest
Last start second last in a small field at Brewarrina Bm50 on May 17 over 1600m, 6 len behind Pahang carrying 55kg at $13. The race before that second last in a small field at Boorowa Pic Clb on May 3 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Scruff's Magic with 62kg at $10. Hard to make a case.
4
Orange, Blue Diamonds, Armbands And Cap