Mount Gambier   10 Jun 2026
 
GOING: H(9)

Carlton Draught Hard Rated Benchmark 58 Handicap 1800m

Track: HVY9   Rain (Max: 16)   Rail: +3m Entire .  

From the wide draw Affaire Vue can cross and set up a solid tempo. AFFAIRE VUE (8) has found form now, following up his solid fifth in two runs back with a strong win over the mile at Strathalbyn last time. Is open to further and should have enough early muster to offset the wide alley. Can win again. SCENIC HOST (3) gave away a start then stormed home to win well here last time out. Keeps Opperman aboard and has to be taken seriously. MR TRAFFICANTI (6) won at Gawler two starts ago then had excuses last time when pulling up lame. Worth another chance. CROWN AND ANCHOR (5) will find this a fair bit easier and boasts peaks that measure right up. Shoulders three wins over this trip and is among the main hopes. SPANISH SNITZEL (12) has mixed his form but gets in well at the weights and can sneak a minor spot if on song. SUGGESTED PLAY: Affaire Vue can win again.
1 0xl1x BLACK RUTILE
ANDREW BOBBIN
5YO  BLACK  GELDING 61.0KG
R S S Racing, CCA Wai, Ad Infinitum, T J Wright, Mrs A M Wright, L J Leahy, Mrs M C Leahy, Ms K M Fitzsimons, Y Nakada, Pace Setters, S W Barrow, P F Beecham, M A Beecham, R Nakata, T Yamaguchi, M Shirafuji, M Hatase, Mrs K L Franklin, Healthy Wood Co Ltd & R S S Black Rutile
Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation post a big 3.5 len win. Burrumbeet Mdn-Sw January 1 over 1800m defeating Chicky Wa Wa carrying 59.5kg at $13. First up last campaign failed to finish at Kerang Mdn-Sw December 27 over 1800m. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
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JACK HILL
Navy Blue, Rising Sun Syndicate Logo, Deep Red Sleeves, White Lightning Bolt And Lightning Bolt Cap
2 38771 JAZ TYCOON
MELODY CUNNINGHAM
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
S J Cunningham, Mrs M J Cunningham, J J Cunningham, Win to Live (Mgr: M A Rieniets) & P A Tardio
At the latest run won by 0.5 len at Stawell 0-56 May 18 over 2000m in heavy going defeating Smokin' Rohie with 60kg at $5.50. The race before that got back early 7th of 10 at Echuca Bm56 on May 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Till Queen with 60.5kg at $17. Deserves respect.
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CAMPBELL RAWILLER
Navy Blue, Royal Blue Stripes, Sleeves And Cap
3 03421 SCENIC HOST
VANESSA HUTCHINSON
8YO  B/BR  MARE 60.0KG
V Hutchinson
Racing well recently. Most recently won by 2.75 len at this track 0-60 May 22 over 1550m in soft going defeating Rhinestone Rory with 57.5kg at $5.50. The race before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Bordertown Bm58 on May 1 over 2000m, 4 len behind Fiora Blue with 57.5kg at $4.80. Strong chance despite going up in the weights.
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JACOB OPPERMAN
Yellow, Black Horseshoes, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
4 x4421 GIDDY UP BANKCHECK
CRAIG STEWART
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
C N Stewart & L Kent
Form hard to fault. At the latest run favourite; won by a long-neck at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw May 22 over 1550m on a soft track defeating Piklemegranmother carrying 57.5kg at $4. Before that 2nd of 12 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on May 9 over 1300m, on a slow track; head behind Hot Stepping Hippy with 59.5kg at $31. Expected to run well again.
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A J STEAD
Emerald Green, Silver Stars, Quartered Cap
5 71336 CROWN AND ANCHOR
ANDREW CLARKEN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms O Richard'son, R A McKimm, P M S A Butler, A J Clarken ,Mrs A Devine & Mrs T Cincotta
Last start 6th of 9 at Morphettville Parks Bm66 on May 16 over 1950m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Eight On The Dot carrying 56kg at $31. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Bordertown Bm58 on May 1 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Fiora Blue with 60kg at $7. Capable of taking this out.
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ASHVIN GOINDASAMY
Gold, Black And White Hooped Sleeves
6 43616 MR TRAFFICANTI
GARRET LYNCH
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Mr S Garraway
Most recently 6th of 13 at Murray Bridge 0-64 on May 23 over 1800m, slow going 4 len behind Flash Alice with 53kg at $8.50. The race before that won by 3 len at Gawler 0-56 May 13 over 1706m in soft going defeating Loca Bella with 56.5kg at $5.50. Could cause some grief late.
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TALA HUTCHINSON
Black and White Diamonds with Lime Sleeves and Cap
7 845x6 SIDE PIECE
AARON PURCELL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
P Groidis, Mrs M Groidis, Miss O Groidis, Miss B Groidis, Ms C Wallis, T R D Hina, A R Duncan, Mrs D L Duncan, L W Anderson, Mrs C M Anderson, J E Bloom, Mrs N Bloom, M J Donegan, Ms D Moloney, L J Leahy, Mrs M C Leahy, S A Pitt, J Caldarelli, Purcells Enjoy Racing (Mgr: J D Purcell) & B W Rodger
Second-up. First-up after three months 6th of 11 at Stawell Bm56 on May 18 over 1600m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Pharoah's Glory with 60kg at $4.40. Previously second-up 4th of 14 at Warrnambool Bm62 on October 16 over 1700m, slow going 3.5 len behind Aristonous carrying 60kg at $6. Likely to find this out of reach.
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T P MADDEN
Hot Pink, Yellow Stars, White Cap, Hot Pink Pom Pom
8 x6951 AFFAIRE VUE
JOHN MACMILLAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms T J Hartwell, A G Grantham, A G McFarlane, Mrs P Y McFarlane, P Kristoris, Mrs S M Kristoris, S J Fisher, S Miller, Dr J Sinclair, J Spackman, E Tattersall, C Zucco, BGI Racing, MacMillan Racing Syndicate, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, R M Dean, Mrs J B Dean, P M Routledge, J M Routledge & M Routledge
Most recently came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Strathalbyn Bm56 May 17 over 1600m defeating Morlaix carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. The run before that 5th of 11 at Morphettville 0-68 on May 9 over 1800m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Peta's Heart with 54kg at $31. Can get the job done again.
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D TOURNEUR
Royal Blue, Gold Diamond Band, Diamond Striped Sleeves, Gold Cap
9 3709x BRYNNER
JOHN MJ O'CONNOR
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
M J O'Connor & N J O'Connor
First-up. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Sunshine Coast Bm62 February 28 2025 over 2200m, 9 len behind Likeabeel carrying 55.5kg at $14. When resuming last campaign second last of 9 at Canberra Bm70 November 24 2024 over 1600m, 3 len behind Icebreaker with 59.5kg at $16. Might need the run.
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SHUICHI TERACHI
Red And Purple Stripes, White Sleeves And Cap
10 48096 CIRCA
ANNE BLACKBURN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Miss I A Blackburn
At the latest run faded in the straight 6th of 12 at Echuca 0 - 56 on May 23 over 2112m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Batoka Chief with 57.5kg at $71. The race before that got back early 9th of 12 at Casterton Bm62 on May 17 over 2000m, slow going 8 len behind Ghemme carrying 65.5kg at $101. Not this time.
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MARGARET COLLETT
Lime Green, Yellow Cap
11 4x900 ELSIE GIRL
BELINDA O'LOUGHLIN
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
S L Pretty, Miss J Ahearn, S J Mules, P J Hill, A B Waye, J R Peters, J Mcrostie, G J McDonald, Mrs B L O'Loughlin & C J Wehl
At the latest run 10th of 13 at this track 0-60 on May 22 over 1550m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Scenic Host with 56kg at $31. The race before that 10th of 12 at Murray Bridge Bm58 on May 6 over 1400m, slow going 11 len behind Make Me A Star with 57.5kg at $71. Hard to enthuse.
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DYLAN CABOCHE
Lime Green, Purple Star, Hooped Sleeves, Lime Green Cap
12 65762 SPANISH SNITZEL
MARK GREIG
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms H M McDowall & M W Greig
Most recently 2nd in a small field at Hamilton Bm56 on May 26 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Nevra Queen carrying 53.5kg at $7.50. The race before that 6th of 13 at Warrnambool Bm70 on May 7 over 1700m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Astradeel carrying 54kg at $201. Nice effort last time. Each-way chance.
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MS K WALTERS
Light Blue, Yellow Chevrons, Seams And Cap
13 06036 SHASAM
STEPHEN LENEHAN
6YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
S Lenehan, R Lenehan, N Schlueter, M Lauria, M Haddon, R Davidson, J Egan, D Clapton, D Gliniecki & J Kimpton
At the latest run 6th of 13 at Werribee 0 - 56 on May 30 over 1625m, slow going 3.5 len behind Kawa with 54kg at $41. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Horsham Bm56 on May 19 over 1400m, on heavy track; 1.3 len behind Bancoora with 54kg at $101. Happy to overlook.
5
MELISSA JULIUS
Purple, Silver Star And Sleeves, Purple Seams, Silver Cap
14 x66x6 FAST 'N' FORWARD
WAYNE WALTERS
9YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
B K McWilliam, Mrs R G McWilliam, P A McWilliam, Mrs L J Pett & S M Pett
Second run back. First-up after two months 6th of 13 at this track 0-60 on May 22 over 1550m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Scenic Host with 54kg at $41. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at this track Bm62 on March 13 over 1815m, 4.5 len behind Alblazer with 54kg at $31. Fitter again but prefer to see a return to form.
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MS K WALTERS
Red, White Fleur De Lys, Royal Blue Sleeves And Cap
15 508x0 HASTA LA AMNESTY
SUE MURPHY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
R W Brighton, Mrs M C Brighton & Ms S T Murphy
Second-up. First-up after two months 10th of 14 at this track 0-54 on May 22 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Hard Leaf carrying 56kg at $151. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Bordertown 0-56 on December 14 over 1550m, 14 len behind Liberty Rae carrying 58.5kg at $101. Must go to a new level to compete in this line-up.
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Lime Green, Black Band And Armbands