Scone 13 Apr 2026
GOING: S(5)
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WARBURTON ESTATE AGENTS BENCHMARK 66 HANDICAP 1000m Track: SOFT 5 Clear (Max: 21) Rail: +5m 1000-400m, True Remainder of Course. |
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From wide gates The Piccolino and Zampano can push forward and contest the lead.
BIVACCO (15) has been freshened up since failing over 1100m at Goulburn five weeks ago. Ran slick time in recording his maiden win the start prior over this distance at Canberra. Big chance to bounce back to form with the help of a favourable gate. BULLION HUNTER (11) raced handy and didn't give much away in the run home, beaten just 1.5 lengths when resuming over 1100m here last time out. Took out a Class 1 over today's journey at the same stage last prep. Sure to give a great sight. Veteran SUPER FREDS (8) cannot be ruled out after finishing on the placegetters' heels in open company at Muswellbrook recently. Twice a winner here and certainly deserves plenty of thought. MY ANGEL SHELL (10) comes to the Jane Clement yard from Tom Dabernig and last raced nine weeks ago. Ran a good race when fresh at Terang last prep. Market will serve as a reliable guide. ZAMPANO (3) ran a better race last start at Moree and is ready to find form at the third run back. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen on Bivacco back to this trip.
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DANZA IN THE DARK
STEPHEN MEYER 9YO BAY GELDING 64.0KG S P Meyer & Mrs J A Meyer Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Tamworth Bm82 July 18 over 1600m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Rajnish carrying 57kg at $4.80. Previously first up; tenth of 14 at Muswellbrook Wayne Harris 87 March 28 2025 over 1280m, soft track; 7 len behind Annie's Rose carrying 54.5kg at $31. Placed at five of eight first-up runs so must be considered. |
14 JULIET PARTRIDGE |
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ZAKOR
JAN BOWEN 7YO BAY GELDING 63.0KG Ms J L Bowen Returns from a 30-day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 11 at Gosford Bm64 on March 14 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Unreachable with 55kg at $19. The run before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Wyong Bm64 on February 26 over 1000m, slow going 1.5 len behind Don't Doubt Merlin with 55kg at $17. Worth another chance back to this level. |
11 DEON LE ROUX |
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ZAMPANO
MELISSA DENNETT 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG G B Simpson, Ms M Dennett, Mrs H J Simpson, Mrs J A Barber, B L Cummins, R Duncan, Miss C Brown, L T O'Connor, Outreach (Mgr: M A Murphy), Fun In The Sun (Mgr: G B Simpson), D L Ferguson, P J Mutton, K P Cummins & L K Cummins Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran last of 15 at Randwick Highway-C3 on February 28 over 1000m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Brave Xena with 57.5kg at $21. Second run from a spell faded in the straight 6th of 9 at Moree Bm58 on March 17 over 950m, 2 len behind Prucia carrying 61.5kg at $3.50. Ready to find some form at the third run back. |
13 RORY HUTCHINGS |
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EIGHTY EIGHT STARS
SUE GRILLS 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG I K McArthur, M D Crawford, S M Swain, A M Highman, Mrs J A Peake, D E Simpson & K P Miles Resuming after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at Grafton Bm74 October 28 over 1420m, in the wet; 4 len behind Intoxel with 57kg at $11. When resuming last campaign fourth of 12 at Gunnedah Bm58 May 5 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Lady Olenna with 61kg at $51. Doubt he will have much to offer until next start. |
6 JENNY DUGGAN |
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KANTISHNA
SCOTT SINGLETON 4YO BAY MARE 60.0KG V Hodge Second-up. First-up after three months second last of 10 at Muswellbrook Skellatar Bm92 on March 27 over 1000m, slow going 5 len behind Durova carrying 55kg at $21. Previously second-up 8th of 14 at Muswellbrook Bm66 on September 15 over 1000m, 4 len behind Saratoga Power with 57.5kg at $5. Has a bit of work to do. |
1 LEESHELLE SMALL |
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MOVIN' DENMAN
RODNEY OLLERTON 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs G Rinkin Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resumes off a 44 day letup. Resuming raced on the pace before fading ran last of 10 at Newcastle Bm64 on February 14 over 900m, 7 len behind One Destiny carrying 57kg at $71. Second run from a spell 6th of 9 at Newcastle Prov Bm68 on February 28 over 900m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Shall Be carrying 55kg at $81. Needs a major form reversal. |
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RANUNCULA
WES BOYD 8YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG Mrs B R Boyd, Miss l Fuller, Miss J R Boyd & Mrs B A Jensen Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Ctry Bm66 on March 23 over 1150m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Cupid's Kiss carrying 58.5kg at $9. The run before that 8th of 11 at Newcastle Bm64 on March 12 over 900m, 6 len behind Zing To Me with 55kg at $101. Impressed last start. Worth including. |
7 WINONA COSTIN |
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SUPER FREDS
JAY HOPKINS 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG D C Hayman, P R Jones & Mrs J M Jones Last start 6th of 10 at Muswellbrook Skellatar Bm92 on March 27 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Durova carrying 55kg at $51. The run before that 4th of 8 at Gosford Prov Bm68 on March 14 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind Cantiamo carrying 55kg at $12. Not far away last time. Racing okay and his best figures stack up favourably. |
9 SHANNEN LLEWELLYN |
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FLYING ARGYLE
PAUL PERRY 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG P Perry, Dr B J Hudson & M R Tudehope Comes off a 32 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 9 at Newcastle Cg&E Bm64 on March 12 over 1200m, 6 len behind Call Me Gorgeous carrying 54.5kg at $17. The race before that eased back early on 4th of 7 at Wyong Bm64 on February 10 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Apollo Ridge with 54.5kg at $21. Needs to improve sharply. |
10 JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE |
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MY ANGEL SHELL
JANE CLEMENT 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG F P Goegan, Mrs K Goegan, Miss M Goegan, J Donaldson, S N Broadley, Mrs M Broadley, M Broadley, Miss M Broadley, Miss R Broadley, S Edwards & P Mackay Gelding back from a spell of nine weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at Colac 0-66 February 6 over 1200m, 24 len behind Brandjam with 57.5kg at $4.80. Previously first up; fifth of 13 at Terang Bm62 December 16 over 1200m, 2 len behind He's Godspeed carrying 60.5kg at $4.20. In the mix back from a break for a new stable. |
2 BRAITH NOCK |
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BULLION HUNTER
RODNEY NORTHAM 4YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG G Brown, R C White, Mrs J L Brown, K Shaw, G Randall, M C Chapman, D G Cronin, Z Brown, A T Smith, S Smith, Mrs D K Smith & Ms B R Dalley Second run back. First-up after five months 5th of 10 at this track Cl2 on March 20 over 1100m, slow going 1.5 len behind Shotgun Bella with 57.5kg at $11. Previously second-up won by 0.7 len at Muswellbrook Cl1 September 15 over 1000m defeating Nevermista carrying 56kg at $9.50. Will kick on with that run under his belt. |
8 R JONES |
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SAPPHIRE KISS
WAYNE SEELIN 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Mrs K Yano, T E Yano & U Yano Last start got back early 6th of 12 at Gosford Bm64 on April 2 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Zing To Me with 55kg at $61. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at Gosford Prov Bm68 on March 14 over 1000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Cantiamo with 55kg at $31. Can feature in the finish. |
5 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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THE PICCOLINO
PAUL PERRY 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG Ms C G Collis Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 9 at Taree Bm66 on March 3 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind King Potter carrying 57.5kg at $18. Second run from a spell raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 9 at Port Macquarie Bm66 on March 24 over 1100m, slow going 5.5 len behind Via Vegas with 57kg at $16. Out of his depth. |
15 ANNA ROPER |
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SUNDAY BELL
NOEL BOLAND 6YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG Ms M J Boland Most recently 8th of 10 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Ctry Bm66 on March 23 over 1150m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Cupid's Kiss carrying 55kg at $101. The run before that second last of 7 at Taree Cl3 on March 10 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Veecee with 55kg at $26. Must improve to play a role. |
4 JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES |
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BIVACCO
CIARON MAHER 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Triple Crown Taylor's Dream, Danz, G J Koehne, J Agosta, Vegasbound Syndication, J Smith, C Stride, A J Dewar, P G Sevil, W H Allan, A K Goodlet, Ms J H Gibson, J C Williams, B Allan, A Partridge, T L Donehue, J Cackett, G R G Tristram, Stolk Racing & S D Manion Dual acceptor. Racing well recently. Returns from a 34-day let-up. Last start 4th of 9 at Goulburn Bm58 on March 10 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Wandaye carrying 61kg at $3.40. The race before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 3.5 len at Canberra Mdn-Sw February 20 over 1000m defeating Show Rhythm carrying 58.5kg at $2.60. Worth another chance dropping back to 1000m. |
3 LOUISE DAY |
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GOLDEN VADER
LIAM RUDDY 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG P A Secco & Mrs M I Secco Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after four months 11th of 13 at Muswellbrook Cl2 on March 27 over 1000m, slow going 5 len behind Occult with 55kg at $101. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Moe Mdn-Sw on August 24 over 1000m, slow going 10 len behind La Astro Chat carrying 57.5kg at $21. No easier this time and not likely to threaten. |
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