Dubbo   01 Nov 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

INLAND PETROLEUM BENCHMARK 66 HANDICAP 1000m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 32)   Rail: +3m 900m - 400m, True Remainder.  

Solid tempo likely from Star Stroke and Dao Sun. BRIEF STATEMENT (2) was close in a blanket finish when resuming here and has never missed the frame second-up. Loves this track and trip and looks a sharp improver despite the draw. BEAUMISTA (5) scored narrowly at Tamworth first-up and returns off a freshen. Won second-up last prep and looms as a key threat. ROCK 'N' REIGN (11) was strong late at Muswellbrook and is fitter now third-up. Draws perfectly and should be right in the mix. CAN DO IT (10) hit the line hard at Orange when resuming. Fitter now and is among the chances. SUGGESTED PLAY: Siding with Brief Statement.
1 1107x TURGENEV
ALISON SMITH
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 62.0KG
MTB Racing (Mgr: R P Medd)
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 7 at Narromine Diggers Bm84 April 29 over 1300m, in the wet; 6 len behind Power Beau carrying 54.5kg at $12. Previously first up; eighth of 12 at Narromine Ctry Bm66 November 24 over 1100m, 4 len behind Watch Me Rumble carrying 59.5kg at $26. Can't see him playing a role.
10
MIKAYLA WEIR
Red, Gold Star, Black Sleeves
2 148x6 BRIEF STATEMENT
ALISON SMITH
7YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
N A Smith, Miss L G Smith & C E Fisher
Second run back. First-up after seven months 6th of 10 at this track Bm66 on October 3 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Cumnock with 57.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at this track Bm66 on December 3 over 1100m, slow going head behind Rubi Air with 56.5kg at $3.30. Kept fresh and can get the job done.
11
JORDAN QUINCE
White, Cerise Horseshoes, Black And Cerise Quartered Cap
3 646x0 DIVINE SINNER
KIEREN HAZELTON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
G M Farrell & R Batten
Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 10 at Narromine Bm58 on October 18 over 800m, 10 len behind Bold Offa with 61kg at $10. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Tamworth Bm66 on February 14 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Fuld's Doubt with 59.5kg at $61. No easier this time and looks tested again.
2
JAMES ROGERS
Emerald Green, Yellow Rampant Lion And Cap
4 0080x DUNEDIN
JANELLE GALEA
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Miss J Banks & Mrs D A Kearney
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Hawkesbury Bm78 May 3 over 1800m, on heavy track; 14 len behind Jamberoo with 51.5kg at $101. Previously first up; second last of 13 at Goulburn Bm74 March 23 over 1600m, 9 len behind The Right Rein with 58kg at $8. No case to be made.
12
JACOB STIFF
Red, Dark Blue And White Checked Sash, Checked Sleeves And Cap
5 x21x1 BEAUMISTA
SIMON CASEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Emmaroo Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs C J Murray), M T Slater, Dr M C Maidment, PJ Snowball, TW Snowball, CS Jones, PL Sheehan & Miss L Heffernan
Second-up. Comes off a 54-day let-up. First-up after three months won by a nose at Tamworth Ctry Cl1 September 8 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Bally Isle carrying 58.5kg at $5. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len at this track Ctry Mdn June 6 over 1000m in soft going defeating Bounding Bon carrying 59kg at $3.10. Hat-trick is on the cards. Freshened and rates a massive threat.
9
M A CAHILL
Purple, Green Band
6 5462x CANAMBLE
DAMIEN LANE
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Miss K J Law
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second in a small field at Coonabarabran Cl3 July 19 over 900m, soft track; a neck behind Ardonaugh with 58kg at $1.85. Previously first up; fifth of 12 at this track Bm58 May 4 over 1000m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Cumnock carrying 61.5kg at $5. Can find the placings fresh.
7
JENNY DUGGAN
Royal Blue, White Quarters, Red Cap
7 1x156 DAO SUN
KIEREN HAZELTON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
K W Hazelton, J Berryman, M P Mckenna, J M McKenna, G King, G R King, J C Tate, T G Jordison & A J Holland
Last start 6th of 10 at Narromine Bm58 on October 18 over 800m, 5 len behind Bold Offa carrying 61.5kg at $9. Before that 5th of 7 at Grenfell Bm58 on September 27 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Obsessive Nature carrying 60kg at $3. Prepared to risk him again today.
8
WENDY PEEL
Emerald Green, White Question Mark
8 x5820 ROMANTIC LOVE
BRETT ROBB
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
G A Orbell, Mrs A Orbell, K R Orbell, Mrs S L Orbell, Mrs C Richardson, J M Richardson, J Sykes, T B Mckeon & R B Grynberg
Returns from a 61-day let-up. Most recently second last of 12 at Wellington Cl1 on September 1 over 1000m, slow going 5.5 len behind Sorrento Palace with 60.5kg at $6.50. The start before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 8 at Scone Bm58 on August 25 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Parana River carrying 60kg at $4.20. Better than that last run suggests.
4
CLAYTON GALLAGHER
Red, Yellow Stars And Sleeves
9 13833 KEADOOL
CLINT LUNDHOLM
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
M E Kennedy
Racing well recently. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Coonamble Cl2 on October 12 over 1100m, 0.5 len behind Comongin carrying 54.5kg at $13. The race before that gave a sight but was run down late 3rd of 12 at Narromine Ctry Bm58 on September 22 over 1100m, on heavy track; neck behind Simply Better carrying 58kg at $13. Deserves respect.
9
ZOE HUNT
White, Blue Striped Sleeves, Blue Cap
10 445x3 CAN DO IT
ALISON SMITH
8YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
N A Smith, M Collins, B F Dunn & R J Lang
Second-up. First-up after eight months 3rd of 8 at Orange Ctry Bm58 on October 9 over 1000m, slow going 0.9 len behind Violet And Blue carrying 56.5kg at $12. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Bathurst Cl2 on November 16 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Catchy Tunes with 55.5kg at $6. Right in the mix with that run under his belt.
6
ASHLEIGH STANLEY
Red With Blue Horseshoes And Sleeves, Red And Blue Quartered Cap
11 58x93 ROCK 'N' REIGN
CASSANDRA STUMMER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
H G Ferguson, Mrs E R Lewer & D Lewer
Third-up today. First-up second last of 10 at Tamworth Ctry Cl3 on September 30 over 1000m, 7 len behind Not Written Off carrying 55kg at $20. Second run from a spell led but faded 3rd of 8 at Muswellbrook Bm58 on October 20 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Bold Design with 59.5kg at $14. Well placed. Further improvement is anticipated and from the perfect draw he is sure to make his presence felt.
1
JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES
Navy Blue, Silver Lightning Bolt And Sleeves, Silver Lightning Bolt Cap
12 52828 POWER BANK
DAR LUNN
8YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Miss M Leszczynski
Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 9 at Bathurst Ctry Bm58 on October 17 over 1300m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Scopics carrying 60kg at $31. The start before that 2nd of 8 at Orange Ctry Bm58 on October 9 over 1000m, slow going 0.5 len behind Violet And Blue with 59.5kg at $14. Happy to risk.
5
KATHERINE BELL-PITOMAC
Royal Blue, Light Blue Stars, Lime Sleeves And Cap
13 85x99 STAR STROKE
STUART CANHAM
6YO  GR/CH  MARE 55.0KG
S J Canham & C Canham
Third-up today. First-up second last of 10 at Coonamble Cl2 on October 12 over 1100m, 4 len behind Comongin with 55kg at $101. Second run from a spell second last of 10 at Narromine Bm50 on October 18 over 1100m, 6 len behind Ultra White with 54.5kg at $11. Impossible to recommend off her two runs back.
3
A BANKS
Purple, Lime Green Stars, Pink Sleeves, Lime Green Stars, Pink Cap, Lime Green Star