Wellington 26 May 2026
GOING: G(4)
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ALLENDALE MERINO STUD BENCHMARK 66 HANDICAP 900m Track: GOOD 4 Rain (Max: 16) Rail: True. (Pent: 4.70) |
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Denman Force to set a strong early tempo joined by Too Darn Lovely pushing on from an outside draw. DENMAN BANDIT (11) is a progressive type from the Thompson camp that is unbeaten over this track and trip from two starts. Strips rock-hard fit now and should be right there again. NOT WRITTEN OFF (1) was prominent on straightening and stuck on well to finish a close second last start at Muswellbrook when resuming. Strips fitter and can get the job done second-up. SUPREME STYLE (12) was way too strong for his rivals first-up at Dubbo when scoring with a fair bit in hand. Better for that latest run and looks a big chance to make it two on the bounce. DITTERICH (3) is proving frustrating for his supporters but is desperate to break through soon. Drawn sticky but with a touch of luck he will be fighting out the finish once more. SUGGESTED PLAY: Denman Bandit to win.
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NOT WRITTEN OFF
CAMERON CROCKETT 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 63.0KG C Crockett, B D Clarke, M W Griffiths, M J Risk, C O'Toole & Mrs R Morgan-Elliott Second-up. First-up after seven months held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Muswellbrook Bm66 on May 1 over 1000m, 0.7 len behind Bullion Hunter carrying 58.5kg at $3.30. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Tamworth Bm74 on July 4 over 1000m, slow going 2.75 len behind Who Goes There carrying 55kg at $2.80. Holds major claims. |
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BRIEF STATEMENT
ALISON SMITH 7YO BAY MARE 61.0KG N A Smith, Miss L G Smith & C E Fisher Last start 7th of 13 at Dubbo Bm82 on May 3 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Wave Breaker with 53kg at $31. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at Orange Bm58 April 17 over 1000m defeating Brogans Creek with 61kg at $6. Is a genuine each-way player. |
3 KODY NESTOR |
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| 3 | 34232 |
DITTERICH
ANDREW BOURKE 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Miss S L Crane & A Bourke Last start gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 8 at Mudgee Ctry Cl3 on May 10 over 1100m, long-neck behind Prince Of Sepang carrying 59.5kg at $3.70. Before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Wagga Cl3 on May 1 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Wear The Crown carrying 58kg at $15. Rates highly but will need some luck from out there. |
11 CLAYTON GALLAGHER |
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EDGE OF REWARD
CONNIE GREIG 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG J A Carolan & W W Lunn Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Coonamble Cannonball Bm83 June 15 over 1100m, 4 len behind Smooth Esprit with 53kg at $20. Previously first up; sixth of 11 at Dubbo Bm82 May 4 2025 over 1200m, soft track; 1.75 len behind The Dramatist carrying 53kg at $31. Might need a run or two. |
8 MIKAYLA WEIR |
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MANAGE THE CYCLE
JEREMY GASK 7YO BR/BL GELDING 60.0KG M J Abdallah First-up. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Newcastle Cond Bm68 November 20 over 1400m, soft track; 7 len behind Laurel Hill carrying 53kg at $41. Previously first up; fourth of 10 at Quirindi Bm58 May 12 2025 over 1000m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Too Darn Lovely with 57.5kg at $8.50. Can't make a case. |
7 C LEVER |
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STREET PARADE
MELISSA HARRISON 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG R J Parsons Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 at Swan Hill Bm62 on April 21 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Where's My Sock carrying 58.5kg at $14. The race before that 5th of 12 at Tocumwal Tocumwal Cup 76 on April 4 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind The Cuban carrying 57kg at $12. Needs to do more. |
12 DYLAN STANLEY |
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CROOK
CLINT LUNDHOLM 4YO B/BR MARE 60.0KG M E Kennedy First-up. Finished off last preparation by nose Bathurst Ctry Bm58 December 23 over 1100m defeating Can Do It carrying 59.5kg at $6. Previously first up; fourth of 11 at Warren Bm58 November 9 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Desirous with 57.5kg at $14. Deserves safe keeping fresh. |
4 ZOE HUNT |
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DENMAN FORCE
BRETT THOMPSON 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs N A Atkinson & R S Atkinson At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 12 at Gosford Highway-C3 on May 9 over 1000m, 10 len behind Neil with 55kg at $21. The start before that won by a long-neck at this track Bm66 April 12 over 900m in soft going defeating Ditterich carrying 56.5kg at $7. Cannot be underestimated. |
1 JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES |
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TOO DARN LOVELY
MITCHELL & DESIREE KEARNEY 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG T A Smith First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Queanbeyan Thundbolt Bm85 November 28 over 1000m, 5 len behind King Gutho carrying 53kg at $8. Previously first up; second last of 8 at Wyong Prov Bm68 October 30 over 1000m, 6 len behind Oceans One carrying 54kg at $11. Others make more appeal. |
10 EMMA LY |
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BOUNDING BON
MICHAEL C LYNCH 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Willyn Dynasty Stud (Mgr: W G Watkins) Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Parkes Cl2-Sw on May 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Light Infantry carrying 59kg at $10. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Mudgee Ctry Cl3 on May 10 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Prince Of Sepang with 58kg at $9.50. Better than recent form suggests and worth some thought. |
6 K DUNBAR |
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DENMAN BANDIT
BRETT THOMPSON 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs N A Atkinson & R S Atkinson Recent form sound. At the latest run gave a sight but was run down late 3rd of 10 at Quirindi Bm58 on May 11 over 1000m, slow going head behind Kawatiri with 61.5kg at $6.50. The race before that won by 1.1 len at this track Cl1 April 10 over 900m defeating Torendosetta with 57.5kg at $1.95. Right up to this and can win again. |
5 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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| 12 | 137x1 |
SUPREME STYLE
PAUL CLISBY 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG Mrs L J Clisby, D J Woods & J E Hurcomb Second-up. First-up after five months favourite; won by 2.25 len at Dubbo Bm58 May 3 over 1000m defeating Red Line Fever carrying 57kg at $3.40. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at this track Cl1 on November 16 over 1100m, long-neck behind Andale with 57.5kg at $2. The one to beat based on that latest effort. Improver who can measure up again. |
9 M A CAHILL |
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CATCHY TUNES
GREGORY MCFARLANE 7YO BAY MARE 55.0KG J B Chaloner, Mrs G R Chaloner, N G Armstrong, Mrs N L Armstrong, R A Bates, Mrs L J Bates, O F Hartshorn, Mrs B M Hartshorn, Mrs P Mcencroe, R Mcencroe, Whinge And Win (Mgr: A G Smith), Friday Avo Golfers (Mgr: G D Hannigan), Ms D L Muddle & Mrs K N Overton Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.5 len at Queanbeyan Bm58 May 17 over 1000m defeating Vainstream with 57.5kg at $10. The race before that 8th of 12 at Gosford Bm64 on April 2 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Zing To Me carrying 53kg at $201. Back in winning form and is a genuine each-way chance in this line-up. |
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ANGIE'S SISTER
BRETT ROBB 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG Mrs N A Atkinson, R S Atkinson & D W Ringland Resuming after a break of nine months. Finished off last preparation second of 12 at this track Cl1 September 1 over 1000m, soft track; 1.2 len behind Sorrento Palace carrying 56kg at $2.60. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 6 len win. This track Mdn-Sw July 29 over 900m in the wet defeating Ternini with 56kg at $1.95. Have to respect fresh. |
18 IZZY NEALE |
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BRUMMAGEN
BRETT THOMPSON 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Dr R J Slack-Smith & Mrs J L Slack-Smith Comes here off a 46-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 10 at this track Cl1 on April 10 over 900m, 1.1 len behind Denman Bandit carrying 56kg at $4.20. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at Dubbo Cl1 on March 6 over 1000m, 5 len behind Bolo Miss carrying 56.5kg at $11. Holds genuine claims. |
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RAINAGAIN
NORM LEWIS 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG N M Lewis Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 7 at Bathurst Billaspros(79) on April 25 over 1100m, slow going 15 len behind Panic with 55kg at $51. Last start ran last of 7 at Goulburn Bm58 on May 7 over 1100m, 16 len behind Molteuno with 58.5kg at $101. Can't entertain on that form. |
7 ASHLEIGH MCCABE |
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SORRENTO PALACE
BRETT THOMPSON 4YO BROWN MARE 58.0KG B R E Thompson, A M Muollo, A N Muollo & Mrs G L Muollo Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after six months second last of 8 at Mudgee Ctry Cl3 on May 10 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Prince Of Sepang with 57.5kg at $9.50. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Dubbo Ctry Cl2-Sw on September 28 over 1100m, 8 len behind Where'stheprofit carrying 57kg at $13. Loks tested in this line-up. |
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GAIL JEANETTE
ANGUS STEWART 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG Mrs G L Muollo, Miss S A Muollo & Miss N A Muollo Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 12 at Dubbo Bm58 on May 3 over 1000m, 3 len behind Supreme Style with 58.5kg at $6.50. Second run from a spell sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Parkes Bm58 on May 17 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Noctua carrying 58kg at $12. Profiles nicely. One of the each-way contenders. |
14 DALE COLE |
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