Narrandera   31 Jul 2025
 
GOING: H(10)

JRC ELECTRICAL SERVICES BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1000m

Track: HEAVY 10   Clouds (Max: 13)   Rail: True.  

Expecting Irish Consort to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sharp trip. ANTISOCIAL (2) has gone to a new level this prep with the two wins from her four starts. Jumped in grade from the awkward gate when a plugging fourth over this trip at Corowa last start. Can turn it around quickly in this easier contest. WITCH OF NOVEMBER (5) has been a model of consistency this time in and due for a change of luck. Covered ground from the wide gate and failed to give up when a tough third over 1000m. Meets Antisocial better at the weights and proven in the going. HELLS SON (1) comes back a few levels today with the blinkers coming off. Huge jump in grade when a struggling sixth over 1000m here. Maps well and is capable of a better performance. ROSY SUE (8) closed off strongly on resumption when a handy fourth over 920m at Moruya. Has won second up in the past and looks set for a good prep. Gets her chance with the claim. SUGGESTED PLAY: Antisocial to bounce back.
1 12346 HELLS SON
ANDREW DALE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
A Dale
Most recently second last of 7 at Narrandera Bm74 on July 13 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Mr Moppett with 55.5kg at $4.80. The race before that 4th of 9 at this track Cg&E Bm58 on July 7 over 1000m, in the wet; 0.8 len behind Galston Gorge carrying 62.5kg at $6.50. Best form measures up and he looks a huge chance.
3
NICK HEYWOOD
Burgundy, White Obelisk, Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
2 x4114 ANTISOCIAL
BEN BRISBOURNE
4YO  B/BR  MARE 62.0KG
Grand Syndicates L D (Mgr: P Morley)
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 8 at Corowa Bm66 on July 24 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind Read My Lips carrying 55kg at $3.40. The start before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2.5 len at this track F&M Bm58 July 7 over 1000m in the wet defeating Destiny's Prophet with 58.5kg at $3.80. Worth another chance on the quick back-up.
2
ALICE KENNEDY
Black, Gold Star, Checked Sleeves And Cap
3 7138x IRISH CONSORT
DANIEL MCCARTHY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
D J McCarthy, H J McCarthy, A J McCarthy, D R Wallace, A W Rudd, B F Quinlan, C Ryan, A J Haring, Ms C Masters, C J McInness, I A McMonigal, T Guiluis, M L Holmes, G H Donlen, Ms J J Dowling, Miss K Dowling, P J Dowling, Ashlor Racing, Wangawongatook & Top Hat Racing
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Mornington Bm58 May 13 2024 over 1000m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Moonhaven with 58.5kg at $5.50. When resuming last campaign with blinkers first time; ran last of 11 at Albury Mdn-Sw November 10 2023 over 900m, soft track; 8 len behind Letme Entertainyou with 59kg at $3.30. Will take great benefit from this run.
8
J W STANLEY
Purple And Gold Diamonds, White Sleeves And Cap
4 7x887 CYCLONE COCO
KERRY WEIR
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs M M Weir, K P Weir & M Weir
Comes off a 38 day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 11 at Donald 0 - 58 on June 21 over 1006m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Cool The Jets carrying 59.5kg at $13. The race before that struggled in the run home; ran last of 8 at Mornington 3yo Bm64 on June 9 over 1000m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Always Enuff carrying 57.5kg at $31. Slim place prospect.
5
MS JESS TAYLOR
Orange, Black Braces, Yellow Sleeves, Orange Cap
5 x6223 WITCH OF NOVEMBER
WAYNE CARROLL
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
W Carroll, G Kelly, W J Buchanan, S BOURNE, G Guthrie, B D Phillips, G J Wilks, R G Scott & B P Riley
Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 11 at this track F&M Bm58 on July 7 over 1000m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Antisocial with 59kg at $6.50. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Gundagai Bm50 on June 28 over 1000m, in the wet; 0.5 len behind Redneck Princess with 58kg at $4.80. Well placed. Genuine type who looks one of the leading contenders.
9
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Black, Blue Diagonal Stripes, Cerise Sleeves
6 24486 INSANE VOLT
JOHN ROLFE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs J L Rolfe, Mr J Rolfe, Miss S A Rolfe, Mr J A Rolfe, Mr B W Rolfe & Miss M Wenger
Most recently 6th of 10 at Goulburn Bm58 on July 8 over 1100m, in the wet; 6 len behind Ace Of Lace carrying 57.5kg at $26. The race before that 8th of 10 at Queanbeyan Bm50 on June 21 over 1000m, 7 len behind Man From Brussells with 62.5kg at $9.50. Doubt he will threaten these.
7
AMY O'DRISCOLL
Pink, Green Horseshoe And Armbands, Quartered Cap
7 0x008 NOMINATOR
ANDREW JENKYN
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
A Jenkyn
Last start ran last of 8 at Gosford Cl1 on July 19 over 1000m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Calido Magic with 55kg at $201. The start before that ran last of 12 at Cowra Cl1 on July 5 over 950m, in the wet; 9 len behind Eastern Odyssey carrying 57.5kg at $71. Hard to have in this line-up.
1
NYSSA BURRELLS
Aqua, Black Seams
8 075x4 ROSY SUE
BECKY BYRNE
5YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
G Palombi & G R Gabarretta
Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 11 at Moruya Bm58 on July 11 over 920m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Arctic Desert with 53kg at $21. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Queanbeyan Cl1 on October 13 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Violet And Blue carrying 51.5kg at $6. Strips fitter and expected to feature.
4
REBECCA BRONETT PRAG
Green, Yellow Sash
9 73x63 I IZ BRILLIANT
JACK VAN DUREN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs K M Hansch, J W Van Duren, C Dryden, R P Emanuel, P W Emanuel, B Holder & B Ashcroft
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 6th of 10 at Queanbeyan Bm50 on June 21 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Man From Brussells with 58kg at $61. Last start 3rd of 9 at Canberra Acton 4yo+ Bm50 on July 4 over 1080m, 4.5 len behind Guerrera carrying 58kg at $16. Outclassed.
6
JAMES INNES JNR
Royal Blue, White Sash And Sleeves, Quartered Cap