Wellington   01 Sep 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

WELLINGTON SOLDIERS MEMORIAL CLUB COUNTRY BOOSTED BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1400m

Track: Soft 6   Clouds (Max: 16)   Rail: True.  

Geostorm has good gate speed and can overcome the wide alley to lead. GEOSTORM (9) stuck on bravely last time when third at Bathurst after pressing forward early. Maps to cross again from the wide alley and with that fitness edge can prove hard to peg back. SAINT PHILOMENA (7) showed good speed at Narromine last start when finishing third over 1200m. Is ticking along nicely and the rise in trip looks ideal. GREEN PINEAPPLE (8) hasn’t won for a while but is capable on her day. Is open to improvement with the right run. FANTASY CROWNED (4) found the line strongly last time at Narromine over 1300m and the extra distance here should suit. Can feature with another solid finish. I'M SCARLETT (3) boasts a strong record over this journey and is drawn well. Have to include. SUGGESTED PLAY: Slight lean to Geostorm.
1 2x168 MRS BULL
CONNIE GREIG
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 61.0KG
Miss C Greig
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Dubbo Ctry Bm58 August 10 over 1100m defeating Grins carrying 59kg at $26. Last start 6th of 11 at Narromine Ctry Bm58 on August 24 over 1300m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Haze carrying 61kg at $9. Not a great draw again but should fare a lot better in this suitable contest.
13
GLENN CAHILL
Yellow, Purple Stripes, Stars On Sleeves, Star On Cap And Pom Pom
2 x7100 AVALICIOUS
CLINT LUNDHOLM
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 60.0KG
C J Lundholm, A A A Racing (Mgr: J Ryan), Mrs R C Pennell, C D Pennell, D T Pennell, G J Cusack, G L Fitch, I R W Thompson, J G Lundholm, Ms J A Fisher, Mrs P H Thompson, Mrs K L Canham, Wingnut Sports (Mgr: G D Hannigan), The E Gate Signal Boys (Mgr: D Angelino) & D M Lundholm
Last start ran last of 12 at Tamworth Ctry Bm58 on August 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 34 len behind Great Idea carrying 60kg at $51. The race before that second last of 12 at Warren Ctry Bm58 on July 15 over 1400m, on heavy track; 17 len behind The Impeckable carrying 59kg at $9. Not keen on her chances.
9
KODY NESTOR
Yellow And Black Diamonds, Yellow Sleeves, Black Cap
3 72542 I'M SCARLETT
CONNIE GREIG
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 60.0KG
Miss C Greig
Racing well recently. Last start made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 11 at Narromine Ctry Bm58 on August 24 over 1300m, slow going 0.7 len behind Haze with 59.5kg at $21. The run before that 4th of 8 at Cobar Trophy Hcp on August 2 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Blackhill Kitty with 72kg at $3.40. Expected to feature.
2
C LEVER
Yellow, Purple Stripes, Stars On Sleeves, Star On Cap And Pom Pom
4 48124 FANTASY CROWNED
JANELLE GALEA
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs I M Hallett, Mrs J L Galea, B J Wilson & S M Galea
Form hard to fault. Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 11 at Narromine Ctry Bm58 on August 24 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Haze carrying 58.5kg at $3.50. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at Dubbo Cl2 on August 10 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Bonnie And Bruce carrying 53kg at $12. Finds a suitable race and should play a big role.
7
LEESHELLE SMALL
Red And Blue Quarters, Blue Sleeves, Red And Blue Quartered Cap
5 x8x48 KELILAH
MELISSA HARRISON
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Ms K M Harrison, M R Harrison, S F R Batman & Miss T M Apthorpe
Third-up today. First-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Forbes Cl2 on August 3 over 1100m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Shaddap with 55kg at $21. Last start 8th of 12 at Gilgandra Collie Cup Bm71 on August 16 over 1280m, 5.5 len behind So Country carrying 55kg at $12. Sure to be thereabouts.
3
OLIVIA CHAMBERS
White, Cerise K, Dark Blue Armbands, Quartered Cap
6 x1025 JADE DIVISION
BRETT THOMPSON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
R S Atkinson & Mrs N A Atkinson
At the latest run 5th of 12 at Dubbo Bm58 on August 10 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Crown Legend with 58kg at $11. The run before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at Warren Ctry Bm58 on July 15 over 1400m, in the wet; 1.3 len behind The Impeckable carrying 57.5kg at $17. Nice alley and worth including.
1
JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES
Orange, Royal Blue Chevrons And Armbands
7 31353 SAINT PHILOMENA
DAR LUNN
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
G G Mitchell & R D Pratten
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Narromine Cl1 on August 24 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Mean Girls with 55kg at $9.50. Before that 5th of 12 at Dubbo Ctry Bm58 on August 10 over 1100m, 3 len behind Mrs Bull carrying 57kg at $18. Further improvement is anticipated.
12
KATHERINE BELL-PITOMAC
Red, Black Star, Star Cap
8 6x386 GREEN PINEAPPLE
GAYNA WILLIAMS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
D G Keay, Mrs C J Pillans, Mrs L C Green, K Fransden, J B Baxter, T Young & N Bender
Last start 6th of 9 at Bathurst Bm58 on August 18 over 1406m, 3 len behind Just Shane carrying 56.5kg at $3. The race before that 8th of 12 at Forbes Cl1 on August 3 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Unreal Expectation carrying 55kg at $1.90. Ready to peak after three runs back and looks sure to feature.
5
ASHLEIGH STANLEY
Orange, Yellow Checks, Royal Blue Sleeves And Cap
9 21483 GEOSTORM
GREG STEPHENS
8YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
G Stephens & Mrs N A Stephens
Most recently rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 9 at Bathurst Bm58 on August 18 over 1406m, 1.5 len behind Just Shane carrying 55.5kg at $10. The run before that 8th of 11 at Forbes Ctry Bm58 on August 3 over 1400m, in the wet; 6 len behind Slush Fund carrying 56kg at $6.50. Can run a better race this time.
11
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Red, Navy Blue Stars, Red Cap, Navy Blue Star
10 67x78 BUSHWALKER
ALISON SMITH
5YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
Tornbos Holdings Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs J S Sergi)
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 7th of 9 at this track Bm58 on July 29 over 900m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Keadool with 55.5kg at $12. Second run from a spell got back early 8th of 10 at Bathurst Ctry Bm58 on August 18 over 1106m, 5.5 len behind Marvel Man carrying 55.5kg at $41. Likely to find this out of reach.
6
M A CAHILL
Green, Black Diamonds, Hooped Sleeves, Striped Cap
11 59392 LUNA ANGEL
GEOFFREY CROTHERS
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
M A Vallender
Last start sat on the pace when 2nd of 9 at Goulburn Cl1 on August 24 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 1.0 len behind Socrazyinlove with 53kg at $31. The start before that ran last of 9 at Rosehill F&M Bm78 on August 16 over 1400m, in the wet; 9 len behind Pippie Beach with 54kg at $201. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. Can hit the frame with the right run.
10
TEAGHAN MARTIN
Red, Purple Stripes, White And Purple Stars Sleeves And Star Cap
12 4429x BANDOLERO
GARRY LUNN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
DL Breeding and Racing (Mgr: D Lopez)
Gelding back from a spell of eight months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at Orange Ctry Bm58 January 10 over 1600m, 8 len behind Ferrari Man with 55kg at $11. When resuming last campaign second last of 9 at Taree Cg&E Bm58 March 26 2024 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind October Revolution with 57.5kg at $21. Look for a bold run.
8
REBECCA BRONETT PRAG
Black, Gold Stars, Red And Green Hooped Sleeves, Red Cap
13 7x105 HASIME
MELISSA HARRISON
5YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
M R Harrison, M P Sturm, Miss M L Redmond, D M Skinner, B G Scott, M Goodall, Ms K M Harrison & J Freeland
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 12 at Forbes Cl1 on August 3 over 1400m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Unreal Expectation carrying 56kg at $81. Before that ran last of 10 at Bathurst Ctry Bm58 on July 21 over 1300m, 10 len behind Slush Fund carrying 55kg at $71. Hard to have on current form.
4
M HEAGNEY
Emerald Green, Brown Maltese Cross, White Armbands And Cap
14 15398 WAR TOY
KIEREN HAZELTON
8YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
K W Hazelton
At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 11 at Gilgandra Bm50 on August 16 over 1100m, 3 len behind Grande Bellezza carrying 57kg at $7. The start before that 9th of 12 at Dubbo Bm58 on July 10 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Rich Street with 55kg at $26. Looking to others.
3
White, Purple Stripes, Stars Sleeves
15 46290 TILLMAN
GREG STEPHENS
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
G Stephens & Mrs N A Stephens
At the latest run second last of 12 at Bathurst Bm66 on August 18 over 2006m, 9 len behind Sweet As A Kiss with 55kg at $41. Before that 9th of 11 at Forbes Ctry Bm58 on August 3 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Slush Fund carrying 55kg at $13. Unlikely to threaten.
7
Red, Navy Blue Stars, Red Cap, Navy Blue Star
16 96675 OUTBACK COD
GREGORY O'NEILL
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
G J O'Neill
Returns from a 30-day let-up. At the latest run ran last in a small field at Cobar Picnic Cup on August 2 over 1700m, 38 len behind Lord Percy with 62kg at $7. The start before that raced on the speed throughout before fading of 8 at Coonabarabran Bm50 on July 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Tropicana's Cube carrying 55kg at $61. Needs to do more.
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White, Red Stars, Red Cap, White Stars