Coffs Harbour   20 Jun 2025
 
GOING: H(8)

WOOLGOOLGA DIGGERS CUP BENCHMARK 82 HANDICAP 1305m

Track: HEAVY 8   Clouds (Max: 17)   Rail: +3m 1000m-350m, Cutaway Applies, True Remainder .  

A race that lacks early pressure on paper. YENDY (3) last appeared when beaten just 2.5 lengths in a Class 5 over 1200m at Doomben twenty-three days ago. Gets in beautifully with 2kgs less today after the claim. Honest mare who will be peaking at the fourth run back from a spell. OCEAN ALPS (1) started favourite and ran on well but just missed in open company last time out at Casino. Comes back a little in trip which isn't a concern. Perfectly drawn and poses a serious threat. XTRA APPROVAL (2) made late ground to get up for second in this grade at Taree recently. Very fit gelding who is a chance again over this slightly longer journey. BOW (5) was safely held last start in a BM82 at Inverell when coming off a forty-day break. Capable sprinter with each-way claims. Track specialist MONTE OUTLANDER (8) will be better for this run but can never be ruled out when racing at Coffs. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Yendy.
1 41082 OCEAN ALPS
PAUL SHAILER
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
D J Sessarago, C P Sessarago, P J Wright, P D Cash, G J Stark, Mrs S A L Sessarago, R J Knuppe, N G Martin, Wedolikeapunt (Mgr: J A Sessarago), M C Day, A J Stanley, M K Packer & C J N N (Mgr: N Sessarago)
Last start 2nd of 11 at Casino Beef Week Bm87 on May 30 over 1400m, on rain affected going; head behind Secret Plan with 56.5kg at $3.30. The start before that 8th of 13 at Gold Coast in the LR Silk Stocking on May 10 over 1400m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Floozie with 54kg at $41. Expected to feature prominently again.
3
DYLAN TURNER
Royal Blue, Orange Diamond Sash, White Sleeves, Orange Cap
2 x5102 XTRA APPROVAL
TONY BALL
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs B A Ball, K J Ball, M A Ball, Mrs J Haisell, J C Haisell, Mrs R M Haisell & G R Haisell
At the latest run 2nd of 8 at Taree Bm82 on June 5 over 1250m, on heavy track; 2.25 len behind Zaru with 58kg at $14. Before that 10th of 15 at Scone Countrycup on May 16 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Who Ever Thought with 58.5kg at $51. Making headway. Sure to be in the finish.
6
SHAE WILKES
Purple, White Lighting Bolt, Diamonds Sleeves Purple Cap
3 8x165 YENDY
MATTHEW DUNN
4YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
Ms L J Bruce, A P Cassin, T Di Bucchianico, M Eaton, Mrs S D Fitzpatrick, A Frazer, M L Godfrey, T J Henderson, Ms J Kirkovski, Mrs M A Macaulay, A J Pettigrew, J J Presland, Mrs R D Warren, Jimlee Racing, Darby Racing, C T Byrne Racing & Darby Racing Guapa No. 2
Last start second last in a small field at Doomben Cl5-Sw on May 28 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Hermanita carrying 56.5kg at $16. The race before that 6th of 9 at Eagle Farm F&M Bm78 on May 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Floozie carrying 56kg at $15. Worth following up.
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JETT NEWMAN
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
4 4418x LEICA MODEL
STIRLING OSLAND
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs C L Osland
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at Walcha Walcha Cup Bm86 February 7 over 1440m, 4.5 len behind Casirina with 55kg at $8.50. First up last campaign second of 9 at Quirindi Bm66 July 15 over 1200m, on heavy track; a neck behind Fill A Promise with 55kg at $19. Can return with a bold run.
7
MIKAYLA WEIR
Purple, Silver Trident, Seams Sleeves, Quartered Cap
5 4x546 BOW
DONNA GRISEDALE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs D Grisedale, Mrs R A Goddard & M J Henderson
Last start 6th of 11 at Inverell Bm82 on May 23 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Rhythm Is A Dancer with 55kg at $9. The start before that 4th of 9 at Grafton Brushgrovebm82 on April 13 over 1190m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Majorelle with 55kg at $14. Very fit and ready to peak.
4
J GRISEDALE
Navy Blue, White Quarters, Stars Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
6 3970x RUN RORY RUN
TONY BALL
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs B A Ball, M A Ball, K J Ball, Miss K Arnold & Miss M Arnold
First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Taree Bm66 March 17 over 1262m, soft track; 6 len behind Floss's One carrying 58kg at $21. When resuming last campaign sixth of 8 at this track Bm82 December 30 over 1205m, 3.5 len behind Moskeeta with 54.5kg at $31. Likely to need this run.
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SIENNA GRIMA
Purple, White Lighting Bolt, Diamonds Sleeves
7 7x822 OSTRACISED
DONNA GRISEDALE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs D M Grisedale & M T Coleman
Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Ballina Ctry Bm58 on June 12 over 1300m, in the wet; neck behind Mallee Boy Express with 62kg at $5. The start before that 2nd of 7 at Inverell Bm58 on May 29 over 1100m, on a slow track; nose behind The Affirmative with 61.5kg at $6. Going well and should be competitive.
2
A MALLYON
Navy Blue, White Quarters, Stars Sleeves And Cap
8 27430 MONTE OUTLANDER
NOEL MAYFIELD-SMITH
5YO  GREY  GELDING 55.0KG
V W Bates & Mrs Y D Bates
Comes off a 62 day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 14 at Eagle Farm Cl3-Sw on April 19 over 1400m, 8 len behind Merchant Gold carrying 57kg at $151. The run before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track Bm66 on March 2 over 1400m, nose behind Badgers Nuts with 58kg at $3.40. Certainly worth another chance.
1
BEN LOOKER
Yellow, Purple Diagonal Stripes And Cap
9 61516 HAVIERON
DONNA TRAECEY
8YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs D M Traecey
At the latest run 6th of 12 at Grafton Ctry Bm58 on June 9 over 1430m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Under Twenty Two with 61.5kg at $15. The run before that won by a nose at Grafton Bm58 May 9 over 1635m on a rain affected track defeating Discreet Lady with 59.5kg at $12. Won't find this any easier.
8
STEPHEN TRAECEY
Green And Light Blue Stripes, Gold Sleeves, Light Blue Cap
10 72671 MALLEE BOY EXPRESS
DONNA GRISEDALE
8YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs D M Grisedale, J W Fizzell, Mrs R A Goddard & S N Bloomfield
At the latest run won by a neck at Ballina Ctry Bm58 June 12 over 1300m in the wet defeating Ostracised carrying 56kg at $10. Before that faded in the straight ran last of 7 at Inverell Ctry Bm58 on May 29 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Eighty Eight Stars with 56.5kg at $16. Cannot be ruled out.
5
ANTHONY ALLEN
Navy Blue And White Quarters, Navy Blue And White Stars Sleeves And Cap
11 028x4 BATTLEDANCE
JULIE LYNCH
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
P D Lynch & Mrs J A Lynch
Second-up. First-up after six months ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at Taree Bm66 on June 5 over 1000m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Telegraph carrying 55kg at $61. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Kempsey Bm50 on March 16 2024 over 1250m, on a slow track; nose behind Prefer To Be Ready carrying 58.5kg at $5. Will find this too tough.
5
Black, Cream Diamonds, Stars Sleeves And Stars Cap