Mudgee 05 Apr 2026
GOING: G(4)
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TERRY HALL TREE SERVICES BENCHMARK 66 HANDICAP 1100m Track: GOOD 4 Clouds (Max: 23) Rail: True. |
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Cracking tempo with Denman Force and Chico Casino leading the way.
DENMAN FORCE (17) made it two wins from just four starts when he took control a fair way from home then dug deep to score over 1000m at Orange last start. Had the better of a couple of today's key rivals that day. Still improving and has a great will to win. WONDER STEP (6) got a long way back and struggled to quicken under 61kgs when resuming in the race won by Denman Force at Orange recently. Has an excellent record at 1100m but is yet to place in three second-up runs. Should be in the finish. BROGANS CREEK (16) flashed home to finish a close third to Denman Force when they clashed at Orange a fortnight ago. Fitter for that first run in 15 weeks. Veteran who retains a zest for racing. PLENITUDE (11) is back from a seven-month spell. Competitive in better races than this last prep. Trialling very well and looks set for a strong return. SINGING STAR (7) has been freshened up and has placed at all four runs over today's journey. Must be included in calculations. SUGGESTED PLAY: Denman Force to win again.
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JOLLY GOOD FELLOW
DEAN MIRFIN 4YO BAY GELDING 63.0KG Mrs G L Muollo, Miss N A Muollo, Miss S A Muollo, Mrs A Giuffre, Mrs F Hadjiparaskeva, Mrs L Ciconte & Mrs J K Afflick Comes off a 43 day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 14 at this track Cdra Champ on February 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Tom Vegas carrying 56kg at $26. The race before that 7th of 10 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Bm64 on February 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Equilibrist carrying 57.5kg at $31. Big drop in grade and not out of the question. |
10 C LEVER |
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COOL LAD
MATTHEW SMITH 7YO BROWN GELDING 61.0KG Mrs M A Smith & D J Fairfull Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Newcastle Cond Open October 18 over 1350m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Earl Of Bantry with 55kg at $9.50. When resuming last campaign third of 11 at Wyong Cg&E Bm64 April 17 over 1200m, soft track; 0.6 len behind Puerto Banus carrying 56.5kg at $10. Not at this stage. |
6 ASHLEY MORGAN |
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CLIFTON SPRINGS
MARC & MITCHELL CONNERS 8YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Geraghty Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M W Geraghty) & M C Conners Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs M J Conners) Most recently made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Gosford Bm64 on March 14 over 1100m, slow going 1.5 len behind Unreachable with 55kg at $26. Before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 8 at Wyong Bm64 on February 26 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Harlex carrying 53.5kg at $5.50. SCRATCHED. |
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D'ORO CHOICE
ALISON SMITH 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG R Hoskin Resuming after a break of 11 months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Dubbo Bm58 May 4 over 2200m, soft track; 11 len behind Yak with 64.5kg at $4.60. Previously first up; second last of 11 at Orange Ctry Bm66 December 16 2024 over 1000m, 6 len behind Outback Angel with 59kg at $51. Would prefer over further. |
9 CLAYTON GALLAGHER |
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GRINS
ROSS LOMAX 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 60.0KG Mrs T M Lomax & C Lomax Most recently got back early 5th of 10 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Ctry Bm66 on March 23 over 1150m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Cupid's Kiss with 58.5kg at $12. The run before that 8th of 12 at Dubbo Bm82 on March 6 over 1100m, 8 len behind Inazuma Boy carrying 55kg at $14. Slowly putting things together so don't rule her out. |
13 JACOB STIFF |
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WONDER STEP
GAYNA WILLIAMS 4YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG Mrs G M Williams, F J Williams, Mrs L K Cook & M Cook Second run back. First-up after six months 5th of 10 at Orange Bm58 on March 22 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind Denman Force carrying 61kg at $4.40. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Bathurst Ctry Cl2-Sw on June 19 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Speedy Henry with 57.5kg at $3.20. Good effort first-up and is a gun at this trip. |
14 LEESHELLE SMALL |
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SINGING STAR
DAMIEN LANE 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 59.0KG Miss K J Law Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 9 at Newcastle Prov Bm68 on February 28 over 900m, slow going 5 len behind Shall Be with 56kg at $6. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Taree Cl3 Bm66 on February 13 over 1007m, slow going 0.9 len behind Cashaway Gold carrying 58.5kg at $4.60. Far better placed out to this trip and is worth plenty of thought. |
2 LIBERTY SMYTH |
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GIDGEE GUY
KYLIE KENNEDY 10YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG R A Yeomans & R Jackson Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently 9th of 12 at Dubbo Bm82 on March 6 over 1100m, 8 len behind Inazuma Boy with 55kg at $26. The run before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.5 len at this track Bm66 February 21 over 1100m in soft going defeating Nor Nor West with 57kg at $31. Needs to lift substantially. |
11 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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CANAMBLE
DAMIEN LANE 4YO BROWN MARE 58.0KG Miss K J Law Most recently 5th of 8 at Gosford Prov Bm68 on March 14 over 1000m, slow going 5.5 len behind Cantiamo carrying 55kg at $26. The race before that led to the turn then faded ran last of 9 at Dubbo Bm74 on February 2 over 1100m, 5 len behind Inazuma Boy with 55kg at $20. Minor claims only. |
5 ANNA ROPER |
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CUMNOCK
BRETT THOMPSON 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Dr R J Slack-Smith & Mrs J L Slack-Smith Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming eased back early on 7th of 12 at Cowra Bm58 on March 9 over 950m, 4 len behind Falcon Gold carrying 61kg at $31. Second run from a spell second last of 10 at Orange Bm58 on March 22 over 1000m, 3 len behind Denman Force carrying 61kg at $20. Out of his depth. |
1 JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES |
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PLENITUDE
CLINT LUNDHOLM 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG K J Keady, Mrs L E Keady, T Lyons & Mrs C J Lyons Gelding back from a spell of seven months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 9 at this track Ctry Bm66 September 7 over 1200m, 4 len behind Earl Of Bantry with 58.5kg at $9.50. First up last campaign ran last of 9 at Newcastle Bm64 March 1 2025 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Anarita with 59.5kg at $21. Looks ready to hit the ground running this prep. |
12 ZOE HUNT |
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MISS CAPRICORN
CONNIE GREIG 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG Miss C Greig At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Ctry Bm66 on March 23 over 1150m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Cupid's Kiss with 57kg at $5. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 11 at Dubbo Ctry Bm58 on March 15 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Kobold carrying 60.5kg at $6.50. Going too well to rule out. |
15 MIKAYLA WEIR |
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PRESS FORWARD
BRETT ROBB 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG 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 Last start 8th of 11 at Dubbo Ctry Bm58 on March 15 over 1100m, 3 len behind Kobold with 60.5kg at $4. The run before that 5th of 12 at Dubbo Bm82 on March 6 over 1100m, 4 len behind Inazuma Boy carrying 55kg at $18. Prepared to risk in this line-up. |
16 IZZY NEALE |
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ST FAITH'S
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Hon. G J Williamson Third-up today. First-up ran on from midfield and won by a long-neck at Scone 3yo+ Mdn January 29 over 900m defeating Perfect Force with 57.5kg at $2.05. Last start 9th of 11 at Newcastle Bm64 on March 12 over 900m, 6 len behind Zing To Me carrying 55.5kg at $11. Well placed. Raced at Gosford on Thursday - unlikely starter. |
4 MS OLIVIA DALTON |
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CHICO CASINO
DEAN MIRFIN 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Three Hooks Seafood (Mgr: F Giuffre) & D R Mirfin Most recently 8th of 13 at Cowra Bm58 on March 9 over 1200m, 5 len behind Glowing Rapids with 60.5kg at $4.80. Before that 3rd in a small field at Orange Bm58 on February 9 over 1000m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Marine Girl with 60.5kg at $3.10. Running out of chances. |
8 ZAC WADICK |
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BROGANS CREEK
TOBY PRACEY 9YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG G Maher, R M Maher, Miss A L Dimasi, W J Mann, Mrs R Mann, Mrs L M Spackman, C Derwent, G E Spackman & Mrs M Shumack Second-up. First-up after four months made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Orange Bm58 on March 22 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Denman Force carrying 59kg at $31. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Coonabarabran Baradine on October 26 over 1400m, 8 len behind Night Fighter with 58kg at $26. Second-up form not earth shattering but still a chance. |
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DENMAN FORCE
BRETT THOMPSON 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Mrs N A Atkinson & R S Atkinson Dual acceptor. Racing well recently. Most recently won by a neck at Orange Bm58 March 22 over 1000m defeating Brief Statement carrying 58.5kg at $4.20. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Cowra Bm58 on March 9 over 950m, 2.5 len behind Falcon Gold carrying 58.5kg at $11. Shows plenty of promise and this race is well within reach. |
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