Scone   02 Sep 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

SELECT EVENTS BENCHMARK 66 HANDICAP 1600m

Track: GOOD4   Clear (Max: 18)   Rail: +7m 1100m-400m, +5m Remainder. (Pent: 4.85)  

Expecting Another Peach to take up the running with Bonnie And Bruce and Mon Amore close at hand. DALE (1) starting to hit his straps after holding off his rivals with the 60kg when a gritty head win over 1500m at Muswellbrook. Has further upside and leading apprentice booked. RELEASE POINT (9) showed a nice turn of foot on resumption when surging late for a comfortable win over 1400m at Tamworth in easier grade. Back in good order and shapes as the main danger. BUSH TELEGRAPH (4) returns from a let up after struggling to run the 2000m out when a poor ninth at Mudgee in the heavy going. Best form is over the mile, and the nose roll comes off. Stays in the mix. SWEET BUBBLES (11) sharp improver second up when jumping in trip for an eye catching second over 1700m at this track. Drops in weight and must be kept safe in this tougher contest. SUGGESTED PLAY: Dale to assert his class.
1 17x21 DALE
PAUL MESSARA & LEAH GAVRANICH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
P B O'Brien & M Damon
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 2nd of 8 at Muswellbrook Bm66 on July 27 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 0.7 len behind Hollywood Gold with 59.5kg at $3.40. Second-up favourite; won by a head at Muswellbrook Bm66 August 12 over 1500m in the wet defeating Mega Fight carrying 60kg at $2. Returned well and expected to measure up again.
6
BRAITH NOCK
Maroon, Grey And Beige Diamond Checks, Pale Blue Collar, Sleeves And Cap
2 8x504 OAKFIELD MAMSELLE
KRIS LEES
6YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
B Mackenzie
At the latest run 4th of 8 at Newcastle Prov Bm64 on August 14 over 1600m, in the wet; 1.75 len behind Mizella with 59kg at $7.50. The start before that ran last of 11 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on July 3 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Oh Golly Gosh with 58.5kg at $61. Not far away last start. Ready to peak now.
1
LEE MAGORRIAN
Lime Green, Gold Maltese Cross
3 x9754 BLUE GUITAR
PETER NESTOR
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
K J Dennis, Mrs L J Dennis, J Orford, Mrs K Ferrari, A J Ferrari, D W Cole, S N Cole, S Miljkovic, M D Roach, C I Dedman, R J Robinson, R D Ferrari, Miss K L Buchanan, Miss G R Smyth, R Smyth & J Abbott
At the latest run 4th of 12 at Narromine Narromcup Bm87 on August 24 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Indifference with 55kg at $11. The race before that 5th of 9 at Dubbo Cup Prel Bm84 on August 10 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Deion with 55kg at $31. Might struggle again.
9
C REITH
Light Blue, Pink Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
4 04569 BUSH TELEGRAPH
SCOTT SINGLETON
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Mrs C T Dwyer, P J Dwyer, Five Each Way (Mgr: B Nagel), Woden Blues Old Boys (Mgr: A M Carter), Jojotrick (Mgr: J B Harris), Miss J T Dwyer, Miss L J Dwyer, B J Mastronardi, R C Nagel, F Sharpe & Country Dreamers (Mgr: Mrs P G O'Brien)
Returns from a 58-day let-up. Last start ran last of 9 at Mudgee Bm66 on July 6 over 2000m, on a wet track; 17 len behind Avion Fury with 58kg at $12. The run before second last of 7 at Dubbo Bm82 on June 29 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Wealthy Investor carrying 55kg at $4.20. Well placed and can do much better over this trip.
5
GRANT BUCKLEY
Yellow, Cerise Sleeves, Yellow Armbands, Cerise Cap
5 31117 BONNIE AND BRUCE
GARRY LUNN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
W W Lunn
At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 14 at Rosehill Highway-C3 on August 16 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Kranich with 54kg at $26. The race before that won by 1.4 len at Dubbo Cl2 August 10 over 1400m defeating Fantasy Crowned with 57kg at $8. Finally drawn a decent gate, respect.
3
SIENNA GRIMA
White, Red Vee And Dragon, Chevrons Sleeves, Red Cap
6 x0x66 ROCKBARTON ICON
DAVID ATKINS
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
P L Nottage
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Muswellbrook Bm66 on July 27 over 1500m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Hollywood Gold with 59.5kg at $21. Second-up 6th of 8 at Newcastle Prov Bm64 on August 14 over 1600m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Mizella with 57kg at $7.50. Needs to do more. Prepared to risk in this line-up.
7
BENJAMIN OSMOND
Green, Yellow N And Armbands
7 24353 MON AMORE
PAUL PERRY
8YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
P Perry, M A Davis, Mrs T A Davis & Ms C G Collis
At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Muswellbrook Bm66 on August 12 over 1500m, in the wet; 1.75 len behind Dale carrying 58kg at $11. Before that 5th of 8 at Newcastle F&M Bm64 on July 15 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Zielle carrying 55kg at $15. Minor place chance.
2
ALYSHA COLLETT
Yellow, Black Sash, Armbands And Cap
8 3x211 ANOTHER PEACH
SCOTT SINGLETON
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
K J Mcfadyen, A Kelly, Mrs R Kelly, P W Hamilton, Mrs G L Cutting, Ms S L Collins, T Hindmarch, Mrs M J Dear, P A Waters, M G Le Messurier, E R Le Messurier, G Le Mesurier, D J Beveridge, G J Christie, T Sekuloski, S A Van De Burgt, S Fulton, D Poke, B J Cutting & S Hughes
At the latest run favourite; won by 2.5 len at Tamworth Cl1-Sw August 7 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Final Impact carrying 55kg at $2.05. The race before that favourite; won by 2 len at Grafton Ctry Mdn-Sw July 13 over 1410m defeating Sawmill carrying 57kg at $2.80. This looks much tougher.
1
LEESHELLE SMALL
Lime Green, Pink Diamond Band, Diamond Sleeves And Cap
9 4x2x1 RELEASE POINT
RODNEY NORTHAM
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
K L Matthews, Mrs J Pitt, R And R Racing (Mgr: R Northam), S G Matthews, S A J Turnbull, G R Matthews, B Turnbull, D Cox & N L Mulcahy
Having second run back today. Last outing favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 0.6 len at Tamworth Cl1 August 15 over 1400m defeating Arambys with 58kg at $2.40. At only start last preparation 2nd of 9 at this track Cl1 on June 10 over 1100m, slow going nose behind The Piccolino with 57kg at $3.70. In the money when second up in the past and can add to that record today.
10
ASHLEY MORGAN
Red, Yellow Circles, Yellow Hooped Sleeves, Red Cap
10 10x48 TIWI GIRL
PAUL PERRY
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs C L Perry, Dr B J Hudson, M R Tudehope, D Coutts, B E Gullotto, C & S (Mgr: S M Madden), T Wrigley, M Craft & N M Papadoniou
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming second last in a small field at Newcastle Prov Bm68 on August 9 over 1200m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Divine Bene with 53kg at $12. Second run from a spell sat on the pace before fading second last of 9 at Newcastle F&M Bm64 on August 23 over 1400m, on a wet track; 13 len behind Hurry Miss carrying 59kg at $26. Would rather see in something easier.
4
ANNA ROPER
Yellow, Pink And Black Checked Sash And Armbands, Pink Cap
11 26x72 SWEET BUBBLES
GREGORY MCFARLANE
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
J B Chaloner, Mrs G R Chaloner, R Karmel, J C Ras-Anderica & Wingnut Sports (Mgr: G D Hannigan)
Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 12 at Wellington Cl2 on July 29 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Chico Casino carrying 57kg at $4.80. Last start 2nd of 9 at this track Bm58 on August 19 over 1700m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Shoot'em Up carrying 59.5kg at $4.40. Close to a win. Won't be far away with the drop in weight.
8
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
Gold, Chaloner Family Crest, Black Striped Sleeves