Quirindi 28 Apr 2026
GOING: S(5)
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MURRAVALE RETIREMENT HOME BENCHMARK 66 HANDICAP 1600m Track: SOFT 6 Clear (Max: 25) Rail: True. |
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Think Back, Zougo Boss and Big Short can set a genuine tempo.
THINK BACK (8) took a while to find her feet but has turned the corner with successive wins. Took charge a fair way out then defied the challengers to score over 1400m at Armidale last start. New to the mile but she is by So You Think so she should run it out strongly. The one to beat again. ZELESTIAL (2) was ridden quieter last time out and the move didn't pay off with the mare performing well below her best. Has won two from three at the mile so if allowed to roll along this time she can turn things around. PICCADERRO (4) dropped back in trip and took on a better field at his latest run, a mediocre effort at Wyong. Finds a nice race today and from gate one will get all the favours. ZOUGO BOSS (9) flashed home first-up over 1300m at Armidale then needed more ground last time when kept at that distance. Both his wins have come at today's journey so expect a spike in form. D'ORO CHOICE (1) improved noticeably last time out and will enjoy getting to the mile third-up. SUGGESTED PLAY: Think Back to do it again.
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| 1 | 66x04 |
D'ORO CHOICE
JOHN BANNISTER 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG R Hoskin Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 10th of 12 at Mudgee Bm66 on April 5 over 1100m, 4 len behind Cumnock with 60.5kg at $101. Second run from a spell eased back early on 4th of 8 at Orange Bm66 on April 17 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Favour The Bold carrying 60.5kg at $81. Fitter and is well placed to play a big role. |
6 KODY NESTOR |
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| 2 | 31736 |
ZELESTIAL
LYLE CHANDLER 5YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Kia Ora Stud W S (Mgr: A Krishnan) Most recently 6th of 8 at Scone Bm66 on April 13 over 1700m, 9 len behind Hammoon Sensation with 58.5kg at $7. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Armidale Bm66 on March 29 over 1900m, 1.5 len behind Visualise with 60.5kg at $3.70. Better than that latest effort and can improve sharply. |
5 JACOB STIFF |
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| 3 | 09x80 |
HARD PICK
MITCHELL & DESIREE KEARNEY 5YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG Mrs D A Kearney, S R Kearney, L J De Wai, T B Kearney, A J Keen, B R Kearney, M J S Donaldson, L D Keen, P J Donaldson, M J Thomson, S Delanoue & B Liggins Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up struggled in the run home; second last of 9 at Goulburn Cl3 Bm66 on March 10 over 1300m, slow going 9 len behind Sir Franklin carrying 59.5kg at $151. Second-up ran last of 11 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on March 26 over 1600m, 11 len behind Toes In The Water with 52kg at $151. Needs to improve sharply. |
9 JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES |
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| 4 | 12178 |
PICCADERRO
JASON DEAMER 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Dynamic Syndications Racing (Mgr: D W Watt), D Griffiths, P C Vaughan, R J Gall, G Rassos, A J Mihle, W J Lake, S R Freeman, S Millsom, J M Nassim & P G Falvey Most recently 8th of 10 at Wyong Cond Bm68 on April 4 over 1350m, slow going 4.5 len behind Cosmeena with 54.5kg at $15. The start before that got back early 7th of 11 at Port Macquarie Cl2 on March 16 over 1509m, 2 len behind Five Rings carrying 59.5kg at $1.80. Nicely placed back on the country circuit and can bounce back. |
1 BEN LOOKER |
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| 5 | 63688 |
MELLENCAMP
ALLAN BOYLE 6YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG A M Boyle Most recently ran last of 8 at Scone Bm66 on April 13 over 1700m, 41 len behind Hammoon Sensation carrying 57kg at $31. The start before that 8th of 10 at Scone Ctry Bm58 on March 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Olympian carrying 59kg at $21. Making up the numbers. |
3 JENNY DUGGAN |
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| 6 | 59x86 |
THE GREAT ARMADA
JANE CLEMENT 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Mrs J M Clement Third-up today. First-up 8th of 12 at Moree Ctry Bm66 on March 17 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Tough Guy carrying 56kg at $61. Last start second last of 7 at Lightning Ridge Cup-Bm66 on April 4 over 1200m, 5 len behind Macleay carrying 57.5kg at $8. Tested again. |
8 GABRIELLE JOHNSTON |
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| 7 | 56021 |
BIG SHORT
DAVID HATCH 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG M D Keating, Mrs S J Keating & L F Hatch Most recently ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Tamworth Bm58 April 10 over 1600m defeating Meddlesome carrying 58.5kg at $4.60. The run before that 2nd of 11 at Moree Bm58 on March 17 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Visualise carrying 58.5kg at $9. Better last time and can build on that performance. |
4 CLAYTON GALLAGHER |
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| 8 | x6411 |
THINK BACK
SCOTT SINGLETON 3YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG C T Hay, J P V Bosquet, P A Herrington, B J Lenaghan, B W Bayot, P M O'Shea, Marshdale Racing (Mgr: R Marshdale), J L Finn, Ms P Farmer, D C Fenech, S Coban, J S Brannigan, Mrs K Coban, A Van Der Berg, J D Turnbull, D J Newham, P D Wotherspoon, G J Price, J Willis & Pulse Dagamaan (Mgr: C T Hay) Last start ran on from midfield and won by 1.2 len at Armidale Cl1 April 16 over 1400m defeating Meddlesome with 55kg at $3.50. The race before that won by 0.7 len at Muswellbrook Mdn-Sw April 6 over 1450m on a rain affected track defeating Fortheo with 56.5kg at $2.90. Progressing in great style and the hat trick is a live possibility. |
2 MIKAYLA WEIR |
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| 9 | 31x35 |
ZOUGO BOSS
DAVID HATCH 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG M D Keating, Mrs S J Keating & L F Hatch Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 12 at Armidale Bm58 on March 29 over 1300m, 0.5 len behind Breukelen carrying 56.5kg at $31. Second-up 5th of 7 at Armidale Bm66 on April 16 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Sensational Reward with 55kg at $10. Must come into consideration over this longer journey. |
10 LIBERTY SMYTH |
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| 10 | 14235 |
EN PRIMEUR
PHILIP DUFFY 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Ms M Nolan & P J Duffy At the latest run 5th of 11 at Scone Ctry Bm58 on April 13 over 1400m, 6 len behind Chestime carrying 55kg at $18. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 11 at Armidale Cl2 on March 29 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Yacht Girl with 53.5kg at $18. Consistent mare with each-way claims. |
7 LEESHELLE SMALL |
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