Dubbo   06 Mar 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

LATITUDE LIQUOR HIBERNIAN HANDICAP BENCHMARK 82 HANDICAP 1100m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 35)   Rail: +3m 900m-400m - True Remainder.  

Expecting a solid tempo set up by Chandon Star crossing from the outside stall. INAZUMA BOY (3) tough gelding who keeps raising the bar this time in. Chasing his third straight victory today after he closed late for a narrow but decisive win over 1000m at Tamworth as favourite. Apprentice goes on and expected to keep the winning momentum going. FEIRME PRINCE (7) back to country grade when he savaged the line to finish second over 1200m at this track. Can tick the 1100m box here. GRINS (8) went back from the outside draw on resumption with an ordinary ninth over 1100m at Mudgee. Senior rider hops aboard from the draw and can stalk the speed. Stays in the mix. STAFFA (6) produced another moderate effort last start when 3 lengths from the winner in fifth over 1200m at this track. Best efforts measure up so worth another chance. SUGGESTED PLAY: Inazuma Boy looks hard to stop in this rich vein of form.
1 62535 HOW'S IT KEV
ALISON SMITH
8YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
C A Buckley, L Buckley & S A Buckley
Returns from a 61-day let-up. Last start 5th of 10 at Gilgandra Gilg Cup Bm85 on January 4 over 1600m, 3 len behind Wealthy Investor with 61.5kg at $7.50. The run before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 11 at Warwick Farm 5yo+ Bm64 on December 17 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Ivan's Hero with 60kg at $10. Looks tested again this line-up.
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JORDAN QUINCE
Red, Gold Star, Black Sleeves
2 41112 CHANDON STAR
JANE CLEMENT
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
A Aceti
Form hard to fault. At the latest run rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 10 at Tamworth Lightning Bm86 on February 23 over 1000m, head behind Inazuma Boy carrying 56.5kg at $10. The race before that won by 0.9 len at Tamworth Bm82 January 22 over 1200m defeating Night Fighter with 55.5kg at $5. Major player with the speed to overcome the wide barrier.
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JACOB STIFF
White, Red Diamonds, Green Diamonds Sleeves, Checked Cap, Red Pom Pom
3 43411 INAZUMA BOY
RODNEY NORTHAM
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G W T Newman, M Thompson, Mrs S J Thompson, J Hurlock, Mrs V L Hurlock, L Newman, M Peterson, J A Cook, M J Newman & A M Fay
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by a head at Tamworth Lightning Bm86 February 23 over 1000m defeating Chandon Star with 55kg at $3.10. Before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at this track Bm74 February 2 over 1100m defeating Brutal Love carrying 57kg at $2.60. Will prove hard to stop again.
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LEESHELLE SMALL
Blue, Green Shamrock, Yellow Sleeves, Green And Yellow Quartered Cap
4 4x227 RIVKIN
LYLE CHANDLER
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
P A Stennett, O Field, J W Stennett, I Morrisey & D J O'Shannassy
Most recently 7th of 10 at Tamworth Lightning Bm86 on February 23 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Inazuma Boy carrying 55kg at $4. The start before that 2nd of 8 at Walcha Lightninghcp 82 on February 6 over 1000m, neck behind Dune And Dusted carrying 58.5kg at $5. Has ability but this looks a tougher assignment.
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NICK HEYWOOD
Blue, Black Maltese Cross, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
5 9x955 IRON HAT
JAN BOWEN
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs B D Gallaher, J R Gallaher, J R Gallaher, Ms J L Bowen, Ms J Buttenshaw, G B Thode, L D Campbell, D J Grant, T Standen, R W Standen, M Mulligan, A M J Duffy & N W Stig
At the latest run eased back early on 5th of 10 at Tamworth Lightning Bm86 on February 23 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Inazuma Boy carrying 53.5kg at $15. The race before that settled back and ran on when 5th of 8 at Walcha Lightninghcp 82 on February 6 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Dune And Dusted carrying 56kg at $26. Needs to do more.
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C LEVER
Pink, Lilac Spots, White Sleeves, Lilac Spots, Pink Cap, Lilac Pom Pom
6 63845 STAFFA
HOLLY WILLIAMS
5YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
CBR (Mgr: R A M Lightfoot)
Last start 5th of 10 at this track Bm82 on February 15 over 1200m, 3 len behind Brutal Love carrying 55kg at $13. The run before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at this track Bm74 on February 2 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Inazuma Boy with 57kg at $18. Best form stacks up nicely and worth another chance.
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A LAYT
Bright Pink, Emerald Green Chevrons, Chevron Sleeves, Quartered Cap
7 96662 FEIRME PRINCE
TOBY PRACEY
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
D M Hanley
At the latest run 2nd of 10 at this track Bm82 on February 15 over 1200m, 2 len behind Brutal Love with 55kg at $41. The run before that got back early 6th of 8 at Kembla Grange Cond Bm68 on January 28 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind C'mon Mate carrying 55kg at $81. Will be charging late with the fast tempo.
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JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES
Red, Silver Shamrocks, Black And Silver Diamonds Sleeves, Diamonds Cap
8 643x9 GRINS
ROSS LOMAX
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs T M Lomax & C Lomax
Second-up. First-up after four months 9th of 11 at Mudgee Bm66 on February 21 over 1100m, slow going 4.5 len behind Gidgee Guy with 59kg at $14. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on June 17 over 1100m, slow going 8 len behind Cassiel carrying 55kg at $21. Handy mare who can improve quickly from the low gate.
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M A CAHILL
Pale Green And Blue Checks, Pale Green Sleeves And Cap
9 681x6 ROTHGATE
BRETT ROBB
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
J G Weston & H A Cameron
Second run back. First-up after six months 6th of 11 at Mudgee Bm66 on February 21 over 1100m, slow going 3 len behind Gidgee Guy with 60kg at $26. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Mudgee Bm58 on April 20 over 1100m, 3 len behind Rebel Dreamer with 58.5kg at $8.50. Minor place contender.
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CLAYTON GALLAGHER
Purple, White Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap
10 43964 BRIEF STATEMENT
ALISON SMITH
7YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
N A Smith, Miss L G Smith & C E Fisher
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Mudgee Bm66 on February 21 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Gidgee Guy with 57kg at $21. Before that 6th of 9 at this track Bm74 on February 2 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Inazuma Boy with 52.5kg at $15. Finds a few better today. Going okay but unlikely to threaten.
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DALE COLE
White, Cerise Horseshoes, Black And Cerise Quartered Cap
11 07851 GIDGEE GUY
KYLIE KENNEDY
10YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
R A Yeomans & R Jackson
Last start was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.5 len at Mudgee Bm66 February 21 over 1100m in soft going defeating Nor Nor West with 57kg at $31. The run before that 5th of 9 at this track Bm74 on February 2 over 1100m, 2 len behind Inazuma Boy with 55kg at $101. Low draw but others have better credentials.
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GRANT BUCKLEY
Pale Blue, Dark Blue Halves And Sleeves, White Cap
12 4300x MEDINAH
KYLIE KENNEDY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms K A Kennedy, M J Bourchier, L M Berger & D F Bourke
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Muswellbrook Bm66 October 20 over 1280m, 11 len behind Island Legend carrying 57kg at $31. Previous preparation first-up won by neck Newcastle 5yo+ Bm64 February 18 2025 over 1250m defeating Announcing carrying 56.5kg at $21. Outclassed.
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SERG LISNYY
Yellow, Black Checks, Yellow Sleeves With Black Armbands And Yellow Cap
13 63148 PRESS FORWARD
BRETT ROBB
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
P D McFadyen, M J Evans, T Evans, Ms T Simmonds, A Hillerman, J Jones, T J Kilmartin, B Lang, D B Newall, A Peart, M Rees, T Rope, M Sheather, J A Webb, R Woodhead, A Reeves, D McFayden & A Hall
Most recently 8th of 11 at Mudgee Bm66 on February 21 over 1100m, slow going 3 len behind Gidgee Guy with 57.5kg at $13. The run before that 4th of 10 at this track Bm66 on January 12 over 1018m, 3 len behind Nor Nor West with 57kg at $5.50. Sure to be thereabouts with the good drop in weight.
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IZZY NEALE
Yellow, Light Blue Horseshoe And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
14 97770 POWER BANK
DAR LUNN
8YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
R D Pratten, J Whitney & B Brotherton
Most recently ran last of 14 at this track Ctry Bm58 on February 15 over 1300m, 14 len behind Stockholm carrying 56kg at $151. The start before that 7th of 12 at this track Bm58 on February 2 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Black Nature carrying 56.5kg at $51. Has ability but needs to lift.
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Royal Blue, Light Blue Stars, Lime Sleeves And Cap