Muswellbrook   02 Nov 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

TAB BENCHMARK 66 HANDICAP 1500m

Track: SOFT5   Clouds (Max: 29)   Rail: +5m 1000m - 300m; Then Cutaway, True Remainder .  

Hibiki Harmony is the probable leader in the small field. Tricky little contest with plenty of chances. BONJOUR MADAME (4) has struggled at her two runs back on the provincial circuit, and hopefully the blinkers can switch her on. Maps well and racing like this trip will suit. Each way. HIBIKI HARMONY (2) ran her rivals ragged when eased down late for a slick victory over this track and trip from the wide gate. Will take control from the low draw and prove hard to get past. TILLSTROM (5) Vancouver gelding who looked even better at his second race start when demolishing a handy field over the 1450m here. Undefeated and can raise the bar again. LAIZABOUT (3) returned in good order and just needs a bit of luck from the draw to take a hand in the finish. SUGGESTED PLAY: Bonjour Madame and Hibiki Harmony to slug it out.
1 x5374 MISS PASSION
SCOTT SINGLETON
6YO  BAY  MARE 62.0KG
P J Franklin
At the latest run 4th of 12 at Scone Ctry Cl3 on October 13 over 1200m, 2 len behind Where'stheprofit carrying 59kg at $26. Before that sat on the pace before fading 7th of 9 at Scone Bm74 on September 26 over 1400m, 4 len behind Great Point carrying 59kg at $9. Looking for this trip now.
5
ELLA DREW
Orange, Green Checked Sash, Armbands And Cap
2 46241 HIBIKI HARMONY
BRETT & GEORGIE CAVANOUGH
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
Medius Enterprises Pty Ltd (Mgr: G W Lawrence), Ms S Gordon, Miss S E Gordon & A T Gordon
Racing well recently. Last start favourite; won by 2 len at this track Ctry Bm58 October 20 over 1500m defeating Shadow Dane with 61kg at $1.65. The run before that 4th of 11 at this track Ctry Bm66 on October 6 over 1450m, 0.8 len behind Dawn County with 57kg at $3.10. Racing well and will take plenty of catching.
2
BRAITH NOCK
White, Red Hoops, Yellow Sleeves, Red Cap
3 98x22 LAIZABOUT
WAYNE WILKES
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
W T Wilkes, J Wilkes, M J Armstrong, J M Duncan, A Maguire, Mrs J L Mitchell, D M Mitchell, R L Piltz, Platinum D (Mgr: P J Strickleton), W M Shelton & Mrs S E Shelton
Third-up today. First-up raced on the pace when 2nd of 14 at Dubbo Cl1 on September 28 over 1300m, 2 len behind Andale Andale with 58.5kg at $5.50. Second run from a spell held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Scone Bm58 on October 13 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Money Games with 61kg at $3.90. Definite winning chance. Close to a win and drops further in weight.
7
SHAE WILKES
Green, Black stars, Hooped Sleeves, Green Cap With Black Stars, Black Pom Pom
4 17x07 BONJOUR MADAME
MARK MINERVINI
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Minervini Racing, Miss K E Osborne, G J Thompson, Mrs A Foley, Miss C Sheather, G Trenham, M Hooton, Fun Forwhite, Barbarian Racing, P A Jamieson, Ms C E Petch, R A Gurr, B Dal Zotto, Mrs I Dal Zotto, M Gregorio, I Morley, G Fitton, G Alexandrou & H K Walzl
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 11th of 13 at Newcastle Bm64 on October 2 over 1200m, 4 len behind Beau Bandit carrying 58kg at $26. Second-up eased back early on 7th of 10 at Hawkesbury F&M Bm64 on October 16 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Maid Of Moolah carrying 60kg at $16. Profiles nicely. Fitter now and sure to go close out in trip.
1
LEE MAGORRIAN
Gold, Black V And Cap
5 11 TILLSTROM
STIRLING OSLAND
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ramsey Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: S B Ramsey)
Puts an unbeaten record on the line. When well in the market on debut, won by a head at Grafton Mdn-Sw September 30 over 1400m defeating So Sain with 59kg at $2.70. Last start won by 1.5 len at this track Cl1 October 20 over 1450m defeating Semeco with 59kg at $5.50. Undefeated gelding who can keep raising the bar.
6
MIKAYLA WEIR
Green, White Braces, Yellow Hooped Sleeves And Cap
6 7x877 SIDENAY
KIM WAUGH
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
NSW Tycoons (Mgr: S K Brown)
At the latest run sat on the pace before fading second last of 8 at Kembla Grange Prov Bm64 on October 25 over 1500m, 11 len behind Tom Cruising with 55kg at $41. Before that ran last of 7 at Scone Bm58 on October 13 over 1400m, 9 len behind Money Games carrying 61kg at $31. Looks tested again.
4
SERG LISNYY
Light Blue And Navy Halves, NSW Tycoons Logo, Diamonds Sleeves, Diamonds Cap
7 311 VERITY
PAUL MESSARA & LEAH GAVRANICH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd & Kayano
Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at this track Mdn on October 6 over 1280m, 1.75 len behind Varuni with 55kg at $3.80. Second-up ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track Mdn October 20 over 1500m defeating Gold Capital carrying 55.5kg at $4.20. Solid win at second race start, and has further upside.
7
Black And Yellow Diamonds, Yellow Cap
8 38617 ELLENMAC
DALE WAGSTAFF
7YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Flyby Racing (Mgr: Ms R L Bolton) & L Ruddy
Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 7 at Nowra Bm58 on October 19 over 1600m, 13 len behind Ever Was with 58.5kg at $18. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.9 len at Goulburn Bm58 October 7 over 1600m defeating Obviously Albert carrying 56.5kg at $19. Needs to do more.
4
R JONES
Purple, Grey Southern Cross, Striped Sleeves And Cap
9 87x88 NAUGHTY NURSE
KRIS LEES
4YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
J V O'Neill, B Elliott, T J Henderson, T Mitchell, R Allison, R F O'Reilly, Rayson Racing (Mgr: S Rayson), N D Rance, Dr D S Karpin, M M Coughlin, M J Curtain, I Bruce, G J Dickerson, M Bellizia, G D Webb & Sandcastles (Mgr: J E Mahony)
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 8th of 11 at Port Macquarie Bm58 on September 28 over 1206m, 6 len behind The Lupercal carrying 59kg at $5.50. Second-up led to the turn then faded 8th of 14 at Port Macquarie Cl3 on October 11 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Uncle Harry carrying 55kg at $11. Will struggle again.
3
WILLIAM STANLEY
Royal Blue, White Star, Red Cap