Orange 17 Apr 2026
GOING: G(4)
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ORANGE MOTOR GROUP COUNTRY MAGIC BENCHMARK 58 SHOWCASE HANDICAP 1600m Track: GOOD 4 Clear (Max: 20) Rail: +3.5m 500m-300m Cutaway Applies. |
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Take The Chance to take charge ahead of Dark Thinker at a good tempo.
DARK THINKER (9) stepped up to 1700m at Wellington last Friday and after racing up on the speed held on well to finish second in a Class 1. Has raced six times over the mile for five minor placings. This isn't the strongest race so that sound recent form should stand up well. CROWN LEGEND (2) settled back in the field before making some late inroads in a BM66 over 1400m at Mudgee last time out. Back in class today and will appreciate the extra 200m. Big chance with a soft run assured out of gate one. TAKE THE CHANCE (7) backs up five days after finishing a close second over 1700m at Wellington. Stable must be pleased with how she pulled up so is worth following. LAGOON (8) went around in the same race as Take The Chance at Wellington last Sunday but was beaten comfortably. Suitably placed back at the mile so she can improve sharply. RAILWAY AVENUE (4) ran a far better race at Cowra last start. The 39-day gap between runs is a concern though. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Dark Thinker and Crown Legend.
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A BOY NAMED SOO
DAVID J SMITH 6YO BROWN GELDING 61.0KG T W Marskell Returns from a 33-day let-up. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Dubbo Bm 66 Hcp on March 15 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Green Run with 57.5kg at $15. The start before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a neck at Mudgee Bm66 February 21 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating The Manager carrying 55kg at $17. Needs to do more. Has been defying the market all prep and should not be underestimated. |
7 CLAYTON GALLAGHER |
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| 2 | 10447 |
CROWN LEGEND
MACK GRIFFITH 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG M D Griffith, B M Brooks, K J Brooks, S E Pennell, P N Rees, Miss J Conroy, G J Hume, J J Borg, Mrs J M Borg, D P Ure, Miss C M McMaster, Ms L Conroy, Mrs A Griffith & J J Brown Most recently 7th of 14 at Mudgee Ctry Bm66 on April 5 over 1400m, 4 len behind Midnight Luna carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. Before that 4th of 9 at Dubbo Bm 66 Hcp on March 15 over 1600m, 5 len behind Green Run with 58kg at $3.60. Down in class and can improve with the aid of the inside gate. |
1 JACOB STIFF |
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| 3 | 44597 |
FEIMAZUO
ALISON SMITH 5YO BAY MARE 60.0KG Tornbos Holdings Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs J S Sergi) Most recently 7th of 14 at this track Ctry Cl2 on March 22 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Ishikari carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. The run before that got back early 9th of 14 at Mudgee Cdra Champ on February 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Tom Vegas carrying 54kg at $26. Doubt she will threaten these. |
5 NICK HEYWOOD |
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| 4 | x0002 |
RAILWAY AVENUE
KATHRYN CAHILL 7YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Ms K M Cahill & Mrs M R Cahill Returns from a 39-day let-up. Last start took up a position near the tail 2nd of 11 at Cowra Bm58 on March 9 over 1700m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Take The Chance carrying 59.5kg at $19. The run before that second last of 12 at Cowra Ctry Bm58 on January 18 over 1200m, 7 len behind Beauty Edge with 60kg at $21. Back in form and not the roughest. |
9 M A CAHILL |
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I'M SCARLETT
CONNIE GREIG 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 59.0KG Miss C Greig Last start sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 11 at Muswellbrook Bm58 on April 6 over 1450m, slow going 8 len behind Oakfield Alaska with 59.5kg at $101. Before that eased back early on 7th of 11 at this track Bm58 on March 22 over 1280m, 3.5 len behind Shyamalan with 59.5kg at $41. Looking to others. |
2 MIKAYLA WEIR |
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| 6 | 54475 |
FRANKIE'S SHOUT
JANELLE GALEA 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG S M Galea, Mrs J L Galea & B J Wilson Dual acceptor. Last start from last on the turn 5th of 10 at Hawkesbury Cl1 on March 26 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Your Chilli carrying 52kg at $101. The start before that 7th of 13 at Dubbo Wra Champ on March 15 over 1400m, 4 len behind Poisen Point with 56kg at $71. SCRATCHED. |
9 LEESHELLE SMALL |
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| 7 | 72102 |
TAKE THE CHANCE
MICHAEL C LYNCH 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Willyn Dynasty Stud (Mgr: W G Watkins) At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Wellington Bm58 on April 12 over 1700m, 0.5 len behind Egyptologist with 57.5kg at $4.20. The start before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 13 at Canberra Bm55 on March 25 over 2000m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Awesome Artist with 59.5kg at $9. Back in form and is a chance on the five-day turnaround. |
4 K DUNBAR |
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| 8 | 26117 |
LAGOON
KYLIE KENNEDY 5YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG Ms K A Kennedy, D F Bourke & L M Berger Last start 7th of 9 at Wellington Bm58 on April 12 over 1700m, 6 len behind Egyptologist with 57.5kg at $13. Before that won by 0.7 len at Dubbo Cl1-Sw March 15 over 1600m defeating Dark Thinker with 57kg at $7. Best form comes at the mile so worth another chance if they opt for the quick back-up. |
3 JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES |
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| 9 | 33242 |
DARK THINKER
ALISON SMITH 5YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG Mrs C Davies, J Davies, Mrs S E Harrison, S E Harrison, S Walker, J W Nowlan, P HINES, J Nowlan, Miss S E Davies, J W Whatman, D Marshall & J Tancred Racing well recently. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Wellington Cl1-Sw on April 10 over 1700m, slow going 1.4 len behind Casterly Rock with 55kg at $3.60. The race before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 14 at this track Ctry Cl2 on March 22 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Ishikari carrying 53.5kg at $26. This is a great chance to garb a well-deserved win. |
8 LOUISE DAY |
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| 10 | 66005 |
RIVER ROGUE
CINDY MONAGHAN 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG Mrs C L Monaghan, T S Moses & Miss C J Monaghan Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Wellington Bm58 on April 12 over 1700m, 5 len behind Egyptologist with 56kg at $10. Before that second last of 13 at Dubbo Wra Champ on March 15 over 1400m, 13 len behind Poisen Point with 56kg at $201. Look to others. |
6 LEESHELLE SMALL |
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