Mount Gambier   13 Mar 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

Scott Group of Companies Benchmark 68 Handicap 1211m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 18)   Rail: +3m Entire .  

Genuine tempo from Eugenius leading Load And Go. DANTOOINE (7) showed good early speed then led into the straight when fresh from a spell last start before fighting on to finish second, beaten a nose, over 1200m at Ballarat. The subsequent form out of the race has been strong and he's sure to have taken improvement. ARTISSI (10) was a barnstorming winner last start at Balaklava when coming from the tail of the field. Backs up quickly and has to be taken seriously. BECAUSEYOU'RE MINE (9) pushed forward from a wide draw last time and found the front, leading around the bend but tired to finish out of the placings. Drawn much kinder this time and can produce a better effort. EL PASO CITIE (3) closed nicely into third in this grade at Naracoorte, adding to a consistent campaign. Kept fresh with 33 days between runs and doesn't need to improve much to get the verdict. SUGGESTED PLAY: Dantooine to win.
1 74652 EMERALD REWARD
BARRY CARRAILL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
B. Carraill, S. Carraill, R. Patching, T. Patching, D. Jones, K. Quinlan
Returns from a 33-day let-up. At the latest run came from the tail of the field 2nd of 10 at Naracoorte Bm68 on February 8 over 1200m, 3 len behind Cork Harbour carrying 59kg at $20. Before that 5th of 10 at Penola Bm66 on January 16 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Salsbury Hill with 60kg at $15. One of the leading chances.
10
KAYLA CROWTHER
Green, Red Sash And Cap
2 0778x EUGENIUS
MICHAEL MCCLEAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P B Warren, D Dobe, P J Farrell, S Foxwell, D Healy, P O'Neil & R Fletcher
Gelding back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 11 at Gawler Bm64 October 24 over 1100m, soft track; 7 len behind Overstrike carrying 57.5kg at $7. First up last campaign ran last of 10 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm70 June 13 over 1200m, 6 len behind Toompine with 58.5kg at $4.60. Expect a bold showing.
4
MAKISHA SALTER
Maroon, Gold Stars Band, White Sleeves With Gold Seams, Gold Star Cap
3 31163 EL PASO CITIE
SUE MURPHY
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Ms S T Murphy, R W Brighton & Mrs M C Brighton
Comes off a 33 day let-up. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Naracoorte Bm68 on February 8 over 1200m, 3 len behind Cork Harbour carrying 58kg at $2.70. The race before that ran last in a small field at Murray Bridge Bm74 on January 17 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Fast Bubbles with 53kg at $8. Working up to a win. One of the chief contenders.
6
CAMPBELL RAWILLER
White, Red Star, Black Sleeves, Red Cap
4 61440 CORK HARBOUR
DEAN SAXON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs M C Saxon , Miss T Saxon, Miss L Saxon , M L Healy , G L Summerhayes , Ms L S Carey , Ms J Eltringham , S A McCorkell , Dr S B Heinze , P W Triffett , P Kerian , M P Reichery & D Charles.
Most recently 14th of 16 at Murray Bridge 0-72 on March 7 over 1100m, 9 len behind Angel Torque carrying 56.5kg at $61. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Morphettville 0-70 on February 21 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Super Lad with 54.5kg at $13. Might struggle again.
10
MS C JONES
Emerald Green, White Horseshoes And Cap
5 1317x LOAD AND GO
RICHARD WILSON
9YO  GREY  GELDING 58.0KG
M I Adams & Mrs D L Adams
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at this track Volcano March 21 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Chipson with 54kg at $7.50. First up last campaign third of 10 at this track 0-56 December 22 2024 over 1200m, soft track; 0.5 len behind Bulls On Parade carrying 60kg at $7.50. Among the chances.
8
TEAGAN VOORHAM
Purple, White Maltese Cross, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
6 6341l SALSBURY HILL
WAYNE WALTERS
9YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Miss J L Walters & Ms M Baster
Comes off a 47 day let-up. Most recently didn't finish the race at this track Bm64 January 25 over 1412m. The run before that came from midfield and won by a neck at Penola Bm66 January 16 over 1400m defeating Captain Joolian carrying 56.5kg at $16. Worth another chance.
7
MS K WALTERS
Red, White Stars, Black Sleeves
7 219x2 DANTOOINE
TOM DABERNIG
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
Glen Eden Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S E O'Gorman), G Wright, Miss B Wright, F N F Racing (Mgr: M J Catanzariti), L Beveridge, Dr L Mattick & PROF J Mattick
Second-up. First-up after a year 2nd of 14 at Ballarat Bm56 on February 14 over 1200m, nose behind Grammy's Sunshine carrying 61kg at $11. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Bendigo Cl1 on November 13 2024 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Stylish with 56.5kg at $26. Sure to be right there at the business end.
9
JORDYN WEATHERLEY
Navy, Red Chevron Sleeves, Striped Cap, Red Pom Pom
8 540x8 OAK PARK REBEL
PAUL PREUSKER
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Campolina Pty Ltd, S C Wollermann, Mrs C Wollermann, Ms V A Tiopira, 84/85 Premiership (Mgr: M T Harvey) & Miss R L Bell
Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 8 at Ballarat Bm70 on February 22 over 1200m, 11 len behind Oliveanotherday with 57kg at $41. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at Murtoa Bm64 July 26 over 1200m in the wet defeating What You Will with 61kg at $6. Has never missed the placings at the second run back but others are going much better.
2
JACK HILL
Maroon, Gold Maple Leaf, Halved Sleeves, Gold Cap
9 01248 BECAUSEYOU'RE MINE
SHANE JACKSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
J W Pallot, Ms D M Pallot, M W Badrian, L Davies, C Forbes, Miss T E Hill, L Kitt, C W Martin, Mrs R P A Pallot, W J Pallot, Buffto's First Kiss (Mgr: R L Dyson), P Lawrence, G J Heath, G Liu, Four Brothers (Mgr: S W Dyson) & C Perry
Last start faded in the straight 8th of 11 at Terang Bm56 on February 20 over 1206m, 4.5 len behind Mallee Gold carrying 61kg at $5.50. The run before that 4th of 8 at Colac 0-66 on February 6 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Brandjam carrying 58kg at $11. Hard to beat on his best form.
1
T P MADDEN
Yellow, Royal Blue Diamonds Band, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Diamonds Armbands, Hooped Cap
10 15221 ARTISSI
NICOLE IRWIN
5YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs N J Irwin, D J Irwin, D L Cunningham, Mrs R M Cunningham, L Irwin & J Billing
Form hard to fault. Last start was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a nose at Balaklava 0-56 March 4 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Robert The Puss with 58kg at $10. The race before that came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Kingscote Bm54 on February 21 over 1215m, nose behind Real Valentia carrying 56.5kg at $2.25. In a great frame of mind and can play a major role.
5
MS S METCALFE
Blue, Orange V, White Sleeves With Orange Chevron And Cap
11 41857 LONELY ONE
BOB & KANE POST
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Miss S C Craigie & G Coates
Returns from a 33-day let-up. Last start 7th of 10 at Naracoorte Bm68 on February 8 over 1200m, 9 len behind Cork Harbour with 54kg at $19. The run before that 5th of 8 at this track Bm68 on January 25 over 1212m, 1.4 len behind Allinthetiming with 52kg at $8. Prepared to overlook.
3
D TOURNEUR
White, Gold And Black Sash, Black Cap