Leeton   23 Sep 2025
 
GOING: G(3)

LEETON SOLDIERS CLUB STAN AXTILL MEMORIAL BENCHMARK 82 HANDICAP 1150m

Track: GOOD 3   Clear (Max: 19)   Rail: True.  

Who But Roo should lead at a keen tempo. MR MOPPETT (1) stuck on well for third at Wagga last and has since been freshened with a 44-day break. Has already tasted success here and with Kissick sticking the pair can win again. KAPPY'S ANGEL (8) will take plenty of benefit from her first-up run at Gundagai. Capable of sharp improvement second-up and the booking of McDougall adds plenty of confidence. MATHRIN (5) was well beaten at Forbes but this is more suitable and she can bounce back to form in this line-up. MANSIERE (7) hasn’t won for a while but has the figures to be competitive if he can settle closer in the run. FUTURE FUND (9) resumes over a winning trip and usually goes well fresh. Keeping safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Siding with Mr Moppett.
1 29513 MR MOPPETT
PAUL MCVICAR
8YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
M Gibson
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 44-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Wagga Wagga Whiz on August 10 over 1000m, slow going 1.3 len behind Take The Rap carrying 62kg at $12. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at Narrandera Bm74 July 13 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Commands Success carrying 64kg at $14. Great chance to atone.
8
J KISSICK
Blue, Yellow Epaulettes And Cap
2 8x1x6 BLITZAR
TROY LORBACK
9YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
The Pumpking (Mgr: M J Malone), D J Williams, A J Campbell, J G Minehan, J A Noble, T Bennett, J L Colwell, D J Cattell, M F Noble, S V Pearson, D Willoughby, T Hayman, T S Hayman, B D Smith, Mrs V R Langtry, R J Thackeray & T Lorback
Second-up today. Not raced for 44 days. Last start 6th of 9 at Wagga Wagga Whiz on August 10 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Take The Rap carrying 60.5kg at $18. At only start last preparation won by a long-neck at Parkes Satellite Bm82 May 18 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Water Lad with 58.5kg at $19. Has won second up before but looks tested again.
6
BILLY OWEN
Blue, Silver Maltese Cross And Sleeves, Black Seams, White Cap, Silver Maltese Cross And Pom Pom
3 0x45x WHO BUT ROO
GEOFFREY CROTHERS
8YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M A Vallender
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at Randwick Kensington 5yo+ Bm64 December 6 over 1250m, 0.9 len behind Spirit Of Varanasi with 60.5kg at $67. When resuming last campaign fourth of 7 at Bong Bong Open Hcp November 22 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Kennedy Choice with 78kg at $6. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
7
TEAGHAN MARTIN
Blue, Black Spots, White Sleeves, Blue With Black Spots Cap
4 6x341 DESTINY'S BOUNTY
SHARON JEFFRIES
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J A Connors, R J Connors, J F Connors, D J Connors & B W Madigan
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently won by a long-neck at Narromine Bm66 August 24 over 800m on a soft track defeating Super Sioux carrying 60.5kg at $11. The run before that 4th of 10 at Dubbo Ctry Bm66 on June 29 over 1000m, slow going 2.5 len behind Midnight Dream with 62kg at $16. Going well. In form and is a solid top-three hope.
5
JACK BAKER
Beige, Red Circle And Sleeves, Brown Stripes, Red Spot Cap
5 53570 MATHRIN
MICHAEL TRAVERS
8YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Ms J L Travers
Returns from a 51-day let-up. Most recently second last of 14 at Forbes Forbes Cup Mb81 on August 3 over 1600m, in the wet; 11 len behind Louie's Legacy with 55kg at $101. The run before that raced on the pace before fading 7th of 10 at Narrandera N'deracup Mb84 on July 13 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Hot Bandit with 52kg at $61. Watch for her dropping on these late.
2
GLENN CAHILL
Black, Old Gold Fleur De Lys, Turquoise Sleeves, Old Gold Pom Pom
6 5x768 LANG PARK
ANDREW BOURKE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Miss S L Crane & A Bourke
At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 14 at Bathurst Panorama on September 14 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Ringarosa with 55kg at $31. Before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 6th of 12 at Wagga Ian Reid on August 28 over 1200m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Salute Again carrying 55kg at $26. Can't tip off that performance.
3
REBECCA BRONETT PRAG
Pale Green, White Diamond, Quartered Cap
7 x2759 MANSIERE
CRAIG WIDDISON
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
Express One Racing (Mgr: D J Judd), M A A (Mgr: M Colosimo), Bloodline Believers (Mgr: D M Diffey), J D Bourke, J P Bourke, B Carpenter, J Stean, M J Warne, J Sheahan & J B Wellington
Most recently 9th of 12 at Wagga Ian Reid on August 28 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Salute Again carrying 55.5kg at $6. The start before that 5th of 10 at Sale Bm64 on July 6 over 1100m, in the wet; 4 len behind Volatile carrying 61kg at $4.20. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.
4
J LYON
Navy Blue, Pink Diagonal Half And Cap
8 8x3x7 KAPPY'S ANGEL
GARY COLVIN
8YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
G J Colvin, Mrs K A Colvin & M J Dwyer
Second-up today. Last run got back early 7th of 10 at Gundagai Bm66 on September 7 over 1180m, slow going 5 len behind Grande Bellezza carrying 61kg at $21. At only start last preparation set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 7 at Wagga Riverside Bm82 on December 24 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Smart Poppy with 55kg at $3.70. Sure to improve with the run under her belt.
9
BLAIKE MCDOUGALL
Lime Green, White Sleeves And Cap
9 4584x FUTURE FUND
MADDISON COLLINS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms M A Collins, C A Hanson, Mrs G Webb, D J Thomas, Miss K L Blay, Ms S L Raine, Mrs D Walters, B Richards, Miss K M McLaughlin, B Burey, R Pertzel, J Bolton-Clayton, A P Rice, Miss B Webb & Mrs D Close
Gelding back from a spell of five months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Albury Ctry Cl3 April 17 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Villasaurus carrying 59kg at $6. Previously first up; fourth of 8 at Goulburn Ctry Prev Cl4 January 28 over 1300m, 1.4 len behind Cable Express carrying 58kg at $5. Expected to run well.
1
JOSH RICHARDS
Royal Blue, Lime Green Crossed Sashes And Pom Pom
10 47086 MOJO MUSIC
ANDREW DALE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
A Dale, J P O'Brien, D J O'Brien, T J Judd, S C Turner, K N M Racing (Mgr: D J Humphrey), B D Ashfield & S P Fogarty
Most recently 6th of 10 at Tatura Bm56 on September 8 over 1450m, 4.5 len behind Hide Your Assets with 62.5kg at $11. The race before that 8th of 12 at Wagga Ian Reid on August 28 over 1200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Salute Again carrying 55kg at $20. Hard to have in this tough line-up.
9
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Burgundy, White Obelisk, Hooped Sleeves, White Cap