Taree   04 Aug 2025
 
GOING: H(10)

SKY RACING COUNTRY BOOSTED BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1007m

Track: HEAVY 8   Rain (Max: 16)   Rail: +3m Entire.  

From the inside gate Hidden Hail has the dash to lead, but Mawsons Expedition and Toomuchinformation should be right on his heels. TOOMUCHINFORMATION (2) found the line with real purpose but was denied by a whisker last start over this course and distance. That was the second run back from a spell and should get him to peak fitness. Ready to win. MISS MOLOKAI (11) finished her race off nicely and was less than two lengths from the winner in fourth last start over today's track and distance, an improvement on her first-up tenth at Port Macquarie the run before. Hard to beat in this suitable race. HERMOSA ROSA (12) continued the good recent form when she led and just failed to hold on when third last time out over 1200m at Coonabarabran. Best for comes at today's journey. Racing well enough to test this line-up. BARCELONA EXPRESS (5) last appeared when he finished tenth over 1200m at Coffs Harbour on March 2. Will benefit from this run but can sneak into the frame. LOVE RAT (6) caught the eye at Grafton last time out and the wet track is ideal. SUGGESTED PLAY: Toomuchinformation to win.
1 31873 HIDDEN HAIL
SHANE EVERSON
9YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
B P Purcell & Mrs S L Purcell
At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 13 at Grafton Cg&E Bm58 on July 20 over 1120m, slow going 1.5 len behind Grey Effects with 60.5kg at $10. Before that raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 8 at Gold Coast Bm58 on July 12 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Hidden Melody with 62.5kg at $21. Hard to leave out.
1
JETT NEWMAN
White, Blue Vertical Stripes, Red Armbands And Cap
2 79x22 TOOMUCHINFORMATION
JOSEPH BURGES
7YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
S Zanker, M W Bransdon, Mrs R A Bransdon, Mrs K S O'Reilly, J Jokantas, A S Crawford, Mrs J W Crawford & A W O'Reilly
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd of 11 at Muswellbrook Ctry Bm58 on July 8 over 1000m, on a slow track; nose behind Manage The Cycle with 61.5kg at $4.60. Second-up 2nd of 10 at this track Ctry Bm58 on July 22 over 1007m, slow going nose behind Amarone carrying 62kg at $2.45. Rates highly and can play a major role.
11
SHAE WILKES
Black, Red Chevrons, Red And Black Stars Sleeves And Cap
3 31675 TELEGRAPH
TONY BALL
7YO  BR/BL  GELDING 62.0KG
Mrs B A Ball, M A Ball, J C Haisell, K J Ball, Mrs J A Ball & Mrs E A Ball
Last start 5th of 10 at this track Ctry Bm58 on July 22 over 1007m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Amarone carrying 62.5kg at $12. The start before that 7th of 13 at this track Bm66 on June 30 over 1000m, in the wet; 3 len behind Zoom Outcome with 57.5kg at $5.50. Each-way chance.
8
L P ROLLS
Purple, White Lightning Bolt, Diamonds Sleeves, Lightning Bolt Cap
4 1196x INTOXEL
ANDREW PARRAMORE
6YO  B/BR  MARE 61.0KG
W A Campbell, Mrs K I Campbell & B R Campbell
Resuming after a break of eight months. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at Armidale Ctry Bm66 December 8 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Ollie's Secret carrying 58kg at $11. First up last campaign eighth of 12 at Grafton Ctry Bm58 February 22 2024 over 1015m, 2.25 len behind Iobject carrying 59kg at $21. Likely to need this run.
12
AARON BULLOCK
Gold, White Diamond And Sleeves, Gold Armbands And Quartered Cap
5 6370x BARCELONA EXPRESS
DAVID MATTS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
D L Matts, M J Connolly & Mrs J M Matts
Resumes after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Coffs Harbour Bm58 March 2 over 1200m, 6 len behind Externus carrying 60kg at $18. First up last campaign fourth of 9 at Grafton Ctry Bm58 November 6 over 1175m, 0.7 len behind Groovy Day carrying 59.5kg at $19. Looks a key runner.
3
J GRISEDALE
Purple, Gold Vees, Seams Sleeves, Quartered Cap
6 41762 LOVE RAT
CATHLEEN RODE
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
M E Hopkins
Last start 2nd of 13 at Grafton Cg&E Bm58 on July 20 over 1120m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Grey Effects with 57kg at $6. The race before that 6th of 14 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Bm58 on June 29 over 1015m, slow going 2.5 len behind Sneaky Rich carrying 57kg at $11. Has ability and is strong top-three hope.
5
Gold, Green Sleeves, Gold Cap
7 18772 MAWSONS EXPEDITION
SAMANTHA MCGUREN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M J Beattie
Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 13 at Ipswich Bm58 on July 3 over 800m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Don't Be Dramatic carrying 57kg at $10. The start before that did the work up front then tired second last of 8 at Murwillumbah Ctry Bm58 on June 22 over 1010m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Hidden Hail carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. Right in the mix again.
4
MATTHEW MCGUREN
Purple, Yellow Diamonds, White Cap
8 426x3 GOT THE SMARTS
SAMANTHA MCGUREN
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
E P Huon, Ms K A Smart & Mrs K M Woolston
Second run back. First-up after five months 3rd of 13 at Grafton Cl1 on July 13 over 1006m, 2.5 len behind Star Ambition with 55kg at $26. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Grafton Cl1 on November 25 over 1006m, 0.9 len behind Thrownunderthebus with 53kg at $7. Has the ability to take this out.
2
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
Dark Green, Black Armbands And Cap
9 0335x FULL REGALIA
KAREN OWEN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs K M Owen, R D Johnston & W W Wright
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Bm58 March 24 over 2100m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Flying Argento carrying 58kg at $5. When resuming last campaign fifth of 10 at Port Macquarie Mdn-Sw January 19 over 1000m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Rebelious Red with 59kg at $15. Will take great benefit from this outing.
7
MADELINE OWEN
White, Orange Star, Dark Blue Sleeves, Dark Blue And White Quartered Cap
10 0112x JEVINGTON WILL DO
HILARY DEW
9YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
H R Dew & Mrs P P Dew
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second in a small field at Bowraville Bm50 January 4 over 1370m, 2.5 len behind Shintaro Lass carrying 57kg at $5. First up last campaign second last of 10 at Kempsey Bm58 September 2 over 1000m, 6 len behind Catchy Tunes carrying 56kg at $51. Others have firmer winning claims.
10
TEIGHAN WORSNOP
Purple, White Sash, Purple Cap
11 16x04 MISS MOLOKAI
SALLY TAYLOR
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Ms S J Taylor, D P Atkinson, M D Weeden, D T Bigwood, Miss B Mackay & M Kudrins
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 10 at Port Macquarie Bm50 on July 12 over 1010m, slow going 6 len behind Chilling with 59kg at $7.50. Second run from a spell 4th of 10 at this track Ctry Bm58 on July 22 over 1007m, slow going 1.75 len behind Amarone with 56.5kg at $51. Fitter and ready to peak.
6
ZAC WADICK
Turquoise, Black Epaulettes, White Sleeves With Black Filled Vs, White Cap
12 x2233 HERMOSA ROSA
JULIA PRESITS
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ms J Presits
Racing well recently. Last start rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 12 at Coonabarabran Bm50 on July 19 over 1200m, slow going 0.6 len behind Adelsun with 56.5kg at $9.50. The race before that 3rd of 7 at Wean Pic Trophy on July 12 over 1000m, long-neck behind Billy Bent Ear carrying 65.5kg at $2.20. Genuine mare with each-way claims.
9
JENNY DUGGAN
White, Red Sash, Collar And Sleeves, White Armbands, Quartered Cap, Red Pom Pom
13 10956 NIKODY'S DIEGO
PETER CHEERS
8YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs B Cheers & P Cheers
At the latest run did the work up front then tired 6th of 12 at this track Cl2 on July 22 over 1412m, slow going 5.5 len behind Christa carrying 55kg at $41. The race before that 5th of 14 at this track Bm58 on June 30 over 1250m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Smart Jazz with 55.5kg at $20. Others rate better.
13
Royal Blue, Gold Horseshoe And Horsehead, Pink Stars On Sleeves, Gold Horseshoe And Horsehead On Cap