Inverell   19 Jun 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

JESSE RILEY COUNTRY BOOSTED BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1600m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 17)   Rail: True.  

Zou Big Boy to take charge ahead of Ms Hubble at a good tempo. ZOU BIG BOY (1) couldn't go on with the job last time at Scone when fading into fourth after leading them up. Holds genuine claims on best figures and gets an important 4kg claim. Will prove tough to reel in if left alone in front. BONFIDELITY (3) battled away soundly into fourth last start over 2245m at Grafton, an improvement on her fifth at this track the run before. Mikayla Weir gets the best out of this four-year-old mare and is well placed to play a major role. FLASH PRINCE (9) was a dominant winner fresh but has struggled since. At peak fitness now and holds claims on best form. MS HUBBLE (8) draws to get the cosy run and is another that is in the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Zou Big Boy gets the nod.
1 29024 ZOU BIG BOY
LEA SELBY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
L S Selby
Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 11 at Scone Bm58 on June 9 over 1700m, slow going 4 len behind Saintly Sands carrying 61.5kg at $11. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 at Moree Ctry Bm66 on June 2 over 1600m, on a slow track; head behind Off The Scale with 57kg at $12. Looks ready to return to form.
5
JORDIE THOMPSON
Pink, Royal Blue Maltese Cross, White Diabolo Sleeves, White Cap, Royal Blue Maltese Cross
2 44169 STROBING
TONY BALL
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs B A Ball, Mrs G Bozinis-Wendt, G Beecroft, M A Ball & Miss C D Eggins
Most recently 9th of 11 at Taree Winghamcup on June 5 over 1600m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Full Regalia with 55kg at $17. The run before that 6th of 10 at Randwick Kensington Bm64 on May 13 over 1800m, 6 len behind Chispa with 52kg at $31. Genuine chance this time around.
4
LIBERTY SMYTH
Gold, Navy Blue Half, White Starburst And Lightning Bolt On Sleeves
3 94154 BONFIDELITY
PADDY CUNNINGHAM
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
P J Cunningham, The Golden Table (Mgr: J Dedes), D S Reese, D Stirling, P Gourlay, G Marek, J Stirling & J F Keane
Most recently 4th of 8 at Grafton Bm74 (71) on June 6 over 2245m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Ring Ahoy with 55kg at $6. The race before that 5th of 10 at this track Bm66 on May 22 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Samurai Warrior carrying 56.5kg at $4.20. Key runner.
6
MIKAYLA WEIR
Red And Yellow Quarters, Yellow Armbands And Cap
4 x7271 VENOM WOLF
DAVID MATTS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Larneuk Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: N E Murdoch) & P J Wood
Last start favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.25 len at Coffs Harbour Bm58 June 3 over 1518m in the wet defeating Beearetee with 57kg at $2.90. The start before that eased back early on 7th of 14 at this track Ctry Bm58 on May 22 over 1400m, 6 len behind Meddlesome with 57.5kg at $6.50. Hard to beat on that latest effort.
5
R SPOKES
Emerald Green, White Sash And Sleeves, Orange Cap
5 63506 CASTEL TROSINO
TERRY COMMERFORD
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs H J Commerford, B J McInnes, G J Brotherson, M C Bultitude & R J Pavitt
Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Grafton Bm74 (71) on June 6 over 2245m, slow going 8 len behind Ring Ahoy carrying 55kg at $14. The run before that ran last of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Bm65 on May 16 over 1900m, 8 len behind Highgrove Rose with 53kg at $31. Hasn't won in 6 starts at the distance so must improve.
7
BEN LOOKER
White, Red Vee, Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
6 73x07 SHINE LIKE IT DOES
JOHN SHELTON
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
T R Martin, T Gorgovski, B J Keating, L L Lupeski, Z Z Lupeski & Ms L J Longmire
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up raced on the pace before fading ran second last of 14 at this track Ctry Bm58 on May 22 over 1400m, 7 len behind Meddlesome carrying 57.5kg at $18. Second run from a spell ran last of 7 at Murwillumbah Cl1-Sw on June 8 over 1550m, on a wet track; 21 len behind Sinatra carrying 57kg at $19. Struggling to make a case.
2
JUSTIN P STANLEY
Blue, Green Braces, White Armbands And Cap
7 53995 DISCREET LADY
TOM HIGGINS
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
T J Higgins
Last start got back early 5th of 10 at Taree Ctry Bm58 on June 5 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Mosgiel Daisy with 53.5kg at $19. The start before that ran last of 9 at Port Macquarie Ctry Bm58 on May 27 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Argerich with 57.5kg at $10. Not keen on her chances.
12
GRACE PALMER
White, Black Sleeves, Quartered Cap
8 62146 MS HUBBLE
KAREN OWEN
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
R D Johnston & Mrs K M Owen
Most recently 6th of 12 at Coffs Harbour Bm58 on June 3 over 1518m, in the wet; 6 len behind Venom Wolf with 56.5kg at $11. Before that 4th of 10 at this track Cl1-Sw on May 22 over 1520m, slow going 4.5 len behind Afloat carrying 57kg at $13. In the mix on best form, so keeping safe.
1
MADELINE OWEN
White, Orange Star, Dark Blue Sleeves, Dark Blue and White Quartered Cap
9 8x147 FLASH PRINCE
VANESSA MCLENNAN
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms V McLennan
Last start ran second last of 8 at Moree Ctry Bm66 on June 2 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Off The Scale with 55kg at $15. The race before that 4th of 7 at this track Bm82 (81) on May 22 over 1520m, 3 len behind New Pharoah with 55kg at $51. Right in the mix.
3
J GRISEDALE
Royal Blue, Cerise And White Checked Band, White Sleeves And Cap
10 74778 HEADSTREAM
DANIEL WHEELER
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Miss K L Dixon
Most recently 8th of 12 at Taree Cl1 on June 5 over 1250m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Yesspecially with 56kg at $31. The run before that ran second last of 8 at Tuncurry Cl1 on May 9 over 1405m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind King Soleil carrying 55kg at $6. Prefer to see her back in form.
4
MS OLIVIA DALTON
Black, Gold Crossed Sashes, White Armbands And Cap
11 047x0 MEMUMZA DIVA
LYN THOMSON
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
B T Wright, Mrs J H Wright & Ms L J Thomson
Second-up. First-up after six months ran second last of 12 at Coffs Harbour Bm58 on June 3 over 1518m, on heavy track; 18 len behind Venom Wolf carrying 52kg at $101. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Grafton Bm58 on October 21 over 2370m, 9 len behind Zaynudin with 55kg at $101. Will need to improve sharply to figure.
6
POPPIE GORTON
Orange, Red Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
12 96627 GOLD SOMETHING
MARGARET DE GONNEVILLE
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
R W Sharpe, Mrs M E De Gonneville, Mrs J W Baker & R K Baker
Most recently ran second last of 8 at Grafton Cl1-Sw on June 6 over 2245m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Thundering Falcon with 59kg at $41. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 at Port Macquarie Ctry Bm58 on May 27 over 1500m, in the wet; 1.0 len behind Argerich with 55kg at $81. Looking to others.
2
Apricot, Black Braces, Striped Sleeves And Cap