Corowa   03 Nov 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

NAUGHTIN DEVELOPMENTS BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1600m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 23)   Rail: True.  

Keith to take charge ahead of Zabellsareringing at a solid tempo. A few key runners come out which opens this up for SWITCH HIT (3). Found a good track for only the second time in his career recently and was far too good over this distance at Bendigo. Finds a similar race today and can repeat the dose. SHEER LUNACY (1) did a great job to score under 61kgs last Monday. Won here over this distance at the only attempt. After the claim looks well placed to run another big race. SAINT LOFT (7) has lost his way a bit since a tough first-up win at the Wagga Riverside. Back in trip last start which wasn't ideal. On a seven-day back-up and goes well at the mile so can bounce back. KEITH (4) is fitter for two runs back from a spell. Has raced nine times over this distance for a couple of wins and five minor placings. Sure to give a good account. WINNING WITNESS (10) gets a couple of key gear changes and is in the mix on a seven-day turnaround. SUGGESTED PLAY: Switch Hit to win.
1 34661 SHEER LUNACY
BEN BRISBOURNE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
P A Anthony, P J De Witte, T E Spokes, W C McHoul, G W McHoul, G W Rohleder, M J Whitty, Mrs A S Kennedy, T N Harkness, D Harris & G A Harkness
Last start won by 1.0 len at Wangaratta Bm56 October 27 over 1590m in soft going defeating Ataegina with 61kg at $7. Before that eased back early on 6th of 10 at Kilmore Bm56 on October 13 over 1450m, 4 len behind Bangalow Road with 58.5kg at $15. On a seven-day back-up and won here at his only visit so worth considering again.
1
ALICE KENNEDY
Silver, Black Brisbourne Racing Logo, Sleeves And Cap
2 80x61 OCEANS ABOVE
REECE GOODWIN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
R J Goodwin, J Clark, Deadly Ten, Mrs C Zahra, P F Maher, S C Howlett, Buneek, Ace Bloodstock Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: D J Mangan), A T Flanagan, T Fitzpatrick, The Diamond Pony Club, J Accurso, C A Butler, C W Bell, South of Rome, M Hooper, G Donelly, T Williams, Mrs H Kendler & M Logan
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after three months 6th of 14 at Echuca Bm56 on October 20 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Privalova carrying 62kg at $5.50. Previously second-up second last of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on March 19 over 1600m, 15 len behind Carnival Row carrying 56kg at $61. SCRATCHED.
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JAKE DUFFY
Red, White Ace Bloodstock Logo And Wording On Sides, White Sleeves, Red Stripe, White Cap
3 1x801 SWITCH HIT
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs J R Freedman, F A Magnabosco & J F Lonsdale
Last start won by 2.75 len at Bendigo 0 - 56 October 18 over 1600m defeating She Flys with 59.5kg at $19. The start before that second last of 14 at Warrnambool Bm56 on October 3 over 1700m, on a wet track; 22 len behind Side Piece carrying 60.5kg at $31. Loved finding a firmer surface last time and can get the job done again.
5
JAKE DUFFY
Navy, Silver Band, Silver And White Striped Sleeves, Navy Cap, White Pom Pom
4 28x84 KEITH
DONNA SCOTT
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
D Wilson, B Robinson, M Morris, S J Peachman, Mrs B Wilson, R Wilson, A E Grantham, Mrs D L Scott & G Webb
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up did the work up front then tired second last of 9 at Wagga Bm58 on September 29 over 1300m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Taluk with 56.5kg at $10. Last start 4th of 10 at Wodonga Bm52 on October 18 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Adki with 62kg at $6.50. Fitter now and is sure to be thereabouts.
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NICK HEYWOOD
White, Cerise Lightning Bolt, Armbands And Cap
5 x89x0 LIGHTNING FLASH
BEN BRISBOURNE
6YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Tara Farm Pty Ltd (Mgr: D Neate)
Second run back. First-up after six months got back early 11th of 14 at Echuca Bm56 on October 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Privalova with 60.5kg at $51. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Kilmore Bm58 on May 5 over 1457m, 7 len behind Wats Normal carrying 60.5kg at $41. No easier this time and not likely to threaten.
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MS HANNAH LE BLANC
Silver, Black Brisbourne Racing Logo, Sleeves And Cap
6 21x68 ZABELLSARERINGING
PETER J MORGAN
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
P Leseberg, Mrs A R Doyle, W J Leseberg, Mrs D L Leseberg, D P Leseberg, C Leseberg & Mrs B Leseberg
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran last in a small field at Wagga Riverside Ctry Bm58 on September 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Saint Loft carrying 60kg at $9. Second-up 8th of 10 at Wagga Riverside Ctry Cl2 on October 18 over 1200m, 5 len behind Heavenly Kiss carrying 57kg at $41. Not doing enough.
9
M A CAHILL
Green, Yellow Club And Quartered Cap
7 6x187 SAINT LOFT
MICHAEL TRAVERS
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs J L Travers
At the latest run eased back early on 7th of 9 at Wangaratta Bm56 on October 27 over 1170m, slow going 6 len behind The Grumpy Bear carrying 59.5kg at $17. The start before that eased back early on 8th of 11 at Cootamundra Ctry Bm58 on October 5 over 1400m, 3 len behind Tillman carrying 58kg at $12. Expect he will struggle again.
4
C J PARISH
Black, Old Gold Fleur De Lys, Turquoise Sleeves, Old Gold Pom Pom
8 x8443 MARINE PARADE
TYSON BARTON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
T N Barton, M Plummer, Ms L Plummer, L Gillard, G Paxton & K M Biggs
At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Yarra Valley 0 - 56 on October 25 over 1514m, 1.3 len behind Sorry Sailor carrying 58kg at $7. The start before that 4th of 9 at Deniliquin Deni Cup Bm77 on October 18 over 1400m, 3 len behind Eamonn's Memory carrying 55kg at $13. Slowly finding form and cannot be ruled out.
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JOSH RICHARDS
Gold, Purple And Pink Braces, Light Blue Sleeves And Cap
9 35x53 PERFUME RIVER
CRAIG WEEDING
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
F S Watkins
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 5th of 10 at Kilmore Bm56 on October 13 over 1450m, 3 len behind Bangalow Road carrying 59kg at $21. Last start 3rd of 8 at Wangaratta Bm56 on October 27 over 1590m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Sheer Lunacy carrying 58.5kg at $9. SCRATCHED.
7
Royal Blue, Gold Trident And Cap
10 52576 WINNING WITNESS
LIBBY HAWORTH
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs E L Haworth, G R Bishop, Mrs J A Geappen, I A C Creese, Miss E J Creese, Mrs P J Creese, J Dodd, M K Granger, C B Rogerson, Miss J Jarman, Ms K A Horne & R J Emerton
At the latest run 6th of 11 at Wangaratta Bm56 on October 27 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind King Incanto with 57kg at $21. The race before that 7th of 10 at Kilmore Bm56 on October 13 over 1450m, 5 len behind Bangalow Road carrying 58kg at $20. Made headway last time. A couple of gear changes may usher in a return to form.
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BRITTANY BUTTON
Pink, Navy Blue And White Diamonds, Diamonds Cap
11 17244 HIGHLY INTRIGUED
SAAB HASAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
S Hasan, Shanzohelu (Mgr: A P Murphy), G P Heffernan, D Rabah, R P Fraser, P M Appleby, D K Woodsford, B Unwin, S R Jeary, Ms C Hamilton, B Neville, Workshop (Mgr: J Hughes), Tycoons Galore (Mgr: D J Fletcher), P J Unwin, J Hughes, M Drew, R Imbriano, J Hughes, S Appleby & T Ryan
Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 10 at Yarra Valley 0 - 56 on October 25 over 1514m, 3 len behind Sorry Sailor carrying 58kg at $5. The run before that 4th of 10 at Kilmore Bm56 on October 13 over 1450m, 2.75 len behind Bangalow Road with 58.5kg at $10. SCRATCHED.
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C QUILTY
Black And Gold Checks, Striped Sleeves And Cap
12 03590 PATRICK
SHELLEY KIRKPATRICK
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
S Kirkpatrick
Most recently sat on the pace before fading to run last of 11 at Bendigo 0 - 56 on October 18 over 1600m, 13 len behind Switch Hit with 57.5kg at $12. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 10 at Kilmore Bm56 on October 13 over 1600m, 9 len behind Pharoah's Daughter with 58kg at $26. SCRATCHED.
10
MILOS BUNJEVAC
Yellow, Pink Diamond, White Sleeves, Quartered Cap
13 58x48 THE FAVORITE SON
J W SCOBIE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
J W Scobie & Ms K M Blay
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 9 at Leeton Bm58 on September 23 over 1050m, 2.25 len behind Violet And Blue with 55kg at $31. Last start 8th of 11 at Forbes Bm50 on October 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Pattera with 59kg at $5. Looking elsewhere.
3
B VALE
White, Green Spots, Red Cap