Moruya   27 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

EDWARDS CONSTRUCTIONS COUNTRY BOOSTED BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1425m

Track: Soft 5   Clear (Max: 14)   Rail: True.  

Genuine pace with Epaullo Creed finding the front from his low draw. ZOUWASE (5) resumes and posted a strong relative number at the back of his first preparation. He owns a Sapphire Coast trial win, and Loy's engagement suggests they mean business. Well-bred and lightly raced and can go on with the job. EPAULLO CREED (1) is a leader drawn inside and he's been racing in tougher company. He went close at Wagga two back and the 4kg claim offsets some of the weight increase. In good hands and he will give them plenty to chase. DUBAI CENTRE (2) doesn't win out of turn, but there was a lot to like about his last start placing at Goulburn. Hard to say he's turned the corner, but he'd go close if he could replicate that effort. FIRE AND GEMSTONE (3) draws out but deserved his win this grade at the Sapphire Coast and he keeps improving. Has a 2kg claimer up and has been freshened. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Zouwase.
1 7x036 EPAULLO CREED
NICK OLIVE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 66.0KG
D J Campese, T J Cartwright, 15 to 1 Racing (Mgr: J J Howell), D W Edwards, Mrs H A Madden, E J Hammond, P M Svager, W Lovekin, R Roberts, Ms R Coleman, B R Bradley, H R Bradley & N J Olive
Dual acceptor. Most recently led to the turn then faded 6th of 11 at Sapphire Coast Bm66 on June 8 over 1212m, slow going 7 len behind Miss Stalwart with 59kg at $10. The race before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 8 at Wagga Riverside Ladiescup on May 24 over 1200m, on heavy track; 1.1 len behind Mojo Music carrying 55kg at $9.50. Right in contention.
2
RYAN BRADLEY
Dark Blue, Red Disc And Armbands
2 63702 DUBAI CENTRE
JOHN ROLFE
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 62.0KG
Mrs J L Rolfe, J Rolfe, A Pulciani, Ms E K Kirk, Miss S A Rolfe, B W Rolfe, W F Bridges & J A Rolfe
At the latest run 2nd of 8 at Goulburn Bm58 on June 13 over 1500m, slow going 1.0 len behind Dealt with 62.5kg at $2.60. The run before that raced on the pace before fading 12th of 14 at Sapphire Coast Ctry Bm58 on June 8 over 1613m, slow going 9 len behind Johntialjo with 63.5kg at $13. Better placed and expected to be in the finish.
9
J KISSICK
Turquoise, Pink Checks, Checked Cap
3 79331 FIRE AND GEMSTONE
CHRIS HENSLER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
C Hensler & Mrs M J Hensler
Returns from a 40-day let-up. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a long-neck at Sapphire Coast Ctry Bm58 May 18 over 1413m on a soft track defeating Spiele carrying 59kg at $5. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Sapphire Coast Cl3 on May 4 over 1209m, slow going long-neck behind Capital Heart carrying 53kg at $8. Sure to prove hard to beat again.
12
MS OLIVIA DALTON
Orange, Blue Maltese Cross
4 3119x SOUL TAKER
LUKE PEPPER
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
J J Lovatt, J Cleever, M P Hanley, Mrs K Cullen, Yack Boys (Mgr: A J Lefoe-Daniels), T J Hanley, Mrs K Griffiths, Mrs M T Stead, A Kearney, C R Solly, N O'Meara, Mrs E N Richardson, D Castley, B R Schilg, D Gorman, Ms K M Hanley, R A Houghton & Lane Train (Mgr: C A Lane)
Resuming. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Wagga Bm58 February 17 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Magicholler with 58kg at $5. Previously first up; fifth of 14 at Muswellbrook Ctry Bm58 October 7 over 1450m, 3 len behind Royal Teens with 57kg at $21. Might need this hitout.
13
JACK BAKER
Fluorescent Orange, Silver Star And Armbands, White Cap With Orange Pom Pom
5 471x ZOUWASE
B JOSEPH & P & M JONES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
J J R Partnership (Mgr: P A Jones), P H Joseph, Mrs B M Joseph, Mrs M Guthrie-Curran, M G Jones, Mrs D G Jones, B J O'Malley, Dr C L Pate, P B Newsom, G J Flint, D J Kidman, A Flint, N J Williams, D G Gray, M J Cornock, I Oliver, D R R Kimmorley, Mrs I C Bisa, A N Smith & Mrs R Bensley
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign winning by 3 len Sapphire Coast Ctry Mdn-Sw February 1 over 1600m defeating Ideelic with 58.5kg at $4.20. On debut fourth of 8 at Sapphire Coast Mdn December 29 over 1200m, 4 len behind Balmoral with 58kg at $21. Expecting a strong run fresh.
5
BRODIE LOY
Yellow, Red Diamond And Armbands, Red And Yellow Spots Cap
6 68x90 JALMARI
GREG BACKHOUSE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
B T Hancock & Mrs A Hancock
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 9th of 11 at Sapphire Coast Bm58 on May 18 over 1212m, slow going 6 len behind Hell Of A Fox with 57.5kg at $61. Last start 10th of 12 at Canberra Acton Cl2 on June 6 over 1280m, 9 len behind Salonius with 56kg at $101. Wait until he produces something more before considering.
7
C LEVER
Cerise, Black Hoops, Checked Sleeves, Black Cap
7 x42x6 TJAKA
DANNY WILLIAMS
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 59.0KG
Danny Williams Racing
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after four months 6th of 12 at Goulburn Ctry Cl1 on June 13 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Cougars carrying 53.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Nowra Ctry Bm58 on February 23 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Super Sprocket carrying 58kg at $4.20. Player in this line up.
11
DALE COLE
Navy Blue, Maroon Spots, Purple Sleeves, Maroon Cap
8 39878 SOHO SUSHI
PAT MURPHY
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
S M Jones, A D Barnett, J J Bailey, J Bailey, R P Robinson, L J Murphy & P W Murphy
At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 8th of 11 at Wagga Ctry Bm58 on June 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Loch Erin with 59kg at $16. Before that raced on the pace before fading 7th of 12 at Goulburn Bm58 on June 13 over 1300m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Killer Kerr carrying 59.5kg at $31. Struggling to make an impact lately and others appeal more.
1
R BENSLEY
Black, Green And Red Band And Quartered Cap
9 0557x PRETTY EYED
KEITH DRYDEN & LIBBY SNOWDEN
5YO  BR/BL  MARE 57.0KG
Ms P A Buchanan, Redbank North Pty Ltd (Mgr: J Middleton), M J Phipps, G B Doble, Mrs P V Doble, Seventeenthree & M P Smith
First-up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at Sapphire Coast Cl2 February 1 over 1600m, 5 len behind Beauer carrying 55.5kg at $13. Previously first up; fifth of 11 at Canberra Acton Cl2 August 23 over 1080m, 5 len behind Russian Snitzel with 56.5kg at $21. Plenty of more attractive propositions in this race.
8
SHAUN GUYMER
Red And White Stripes, Pale Blue Sleeves, White Armbands And Cap
10 658x7 STEAMED HAMS
NATALIE JARVIS
5YO  GREY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs M J Ick & A Redman
Second-up. First-up after 10 months 7th of 12 at Goulburn Ctry Cl1 on June 13 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Cougars with 55kg at $61. Previously second-up 5th of 13 at this track Ctry Bm66 on August 5 over 1435m, slow going 2 len behind Best Intent carrying 52kg at $9. Risking.
6
BROCK RYAN
Hot Pink, Navy Blue Lightning Bolt, Navy Blue Sleeves And Cap, Hot Pink Stars And Pom Pom
11 5176x FLASH PIPER
JOHN L MORRISON
8YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
J L Morrison
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at Crookwell Picnic Cup March 15 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Namarari carrying 64kg at $5.50. First up last campaign ran last of 10 at Nowra Mdn-Sw January 12 over 1000m, in the wet; 9 len behind Can't Touch This with 57.5kg at $101. Hard to recommend.
3
OLIVIA CHAMBERS
White, Black And Lime Green Sash, Lime Green Sleeves And Cap
12 4x80x GOLDEN FAIRY
JAMIE STEWART
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
J J Stewart & J B Stewart
Mare back from a spell of six months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at this track Cl1 January 6 over 1425m, soft track; 15 len behind Puntin carrying 55kg at $41. When resuming last campaign ran last of 8 at this track Bm58 December 22 over 1425m, 9 len behind Capicella with 54kg at $13. Later.
4
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
White, Pink Stars, Armbands And Cap
13 66556 GO GAZZA
CINDY PEARSON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Miss C Pearson & P F Laudenbach
Last start got back early 6th of 12 at Sapphire Coast Cl3 on June 8 over 1010m, slow going 4.5 len behind Loafer carrying 53.5kg at $61. The race before that 5th of 11 at this track Bm50 on April 19 over 1425m, slow going 1.3 len behind Lysander with 56.5kg at $4.40. Hard to make a case.
10
J PENZA
Black, Orange Sash And Cap
14 67486 SAPPHIRES SON
DANNY WILLIAMS
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
C Fialkovich
Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Goulburn Bm58 on June 13 over 1500m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Dealt with 51kg at $15. The run before that 8th of 11 at Warren Ctry Bm58 on June 2 over 1200m, 4 len behind Deion carrying 51kg at $20. Low on confidence and hard to recommend.
13
JESSICA BROOKES
Navy Blue, Maroon Spots, Purple Sleeves, Maroon Cap