Naracoorte 24 Jul 2026
GOING: H(8)
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Sportsbet Benchmark 62 Handicap 1200m Track: Heavy 8 Rain (Max: 12) Rail: +2m 800m to 600m, True Remainder. |
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Strong tempo with Artful Lodger, Exalted Kate and Kahlua Girl leading the way. GUSTY WAY (6) didn't threaten fresh but the race was a strong form reference. Improved sharply second-up when a barnstorming winner at Mt Gambier. Strips fitter third-up and is drawn cosy. Gets a great chance to make it two on the bounce. NARALINGA (2) has mixed his form since resuming but did in one of his better runs last start when beaten a neck as favourite at Mt Gambier. If he can hold his form this time he will prove hard to beat. TESTING ONE TWO (4) got home well first-up to earn a minor cheque and is sure to have come on from that. Has been kept with a month between runs and has saluted second-up before. Right in this. IMPENDING DIAMOND (8) is on the quick turnaround after disappointing as favourite last start. If the pace is genuine she can cause a late scare. EXALTED KATE (7) returns and looks best of the rest. SUGGESTED PLAY: Gusty Way to win.
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CAPTAIN JOOLIAN
DARRYL DODSON 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG D I Dodson, R G Schaeche, Gleneagles Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: K J Wacey), Ms T A Breit, R J Tresidder, F J Sewell, R P Sewell, R A McKimm, G E Schaeche, G G Keets, B K Parker, B J Quinsee & M T Magrath Second-up. First-up after five months eased back early on 12th of 16 at Murray Bridge Cg&E Bm64 on July 4 over 1100m, slow going 9 len behind Riche D'amour with 60kg at $101. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Horsham Bm62 on October 19 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Thunder Park with 60kg at $7. Looks a fair way off peak form so others are preferred. |
9 ALYSHA WARREN |
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| 2 | 61093 |
NARALINGA
DARRYL DODSON 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG D I Dodson, R D Pfitzner & M Pfitzner Last start 3rd of 9 at Mt Gambier Bm66 on July 12 over 1200m, on a wet track; neck behind Shout Me carrying 57.5kg at $2.90. The run before that 9th of 14 at Morphettville Parks 0-64 on June 27 over 1400m, slow going 9 len behind Falanghina carrying 56.5kg at $13. Expected to be very competitive. |
10 KAYLA CROWTHER |
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| 3 | 467x0 |
TANNENBURG
LEE CREEK 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs K M Creek, N R Shaw, R J Dycer, M A Mullan, A J Burgess, M A Kranz, W Wenske, A R Davison, S B Shaw, Miss S R Creek, M A Creek, G C J King & W R Glynn Second run back. First-up after three months 13th of 16 at Murray Bridge Cg&E Bm64 on July 4 over 1100m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Riche D'amour with 59kg at $61. Previously second-up 12th of 14 at Morphettville Parks Bm72 on February 14 over 1400m, 5 len behind Streetcar Apollo with 54.5kg at $61. Expect a better outcome this time. |
1 D TOURNEUR |
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| 4 | 528x3 |
TESTING ONE TWO
MICHAEL HICKMOTT 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG J A O'Neill, Ciaron Maher Racing (Mgr: C Maher), Bromfield Park Pty Ltd (Mgr: W C Pearce), N S Psaltis, Mrs G C Psaltis, A J Sievwright, Cookie Racing (Mgr: P A Cook), P F Dimattina, D Edmonds, B D Nettlefold, M Pearce, G T Penfold & Seventeen Black Racing (Mgr: P J Doyle) Second run back. First-up after five months 3rd of 8 at Balaklava Cl1 on June 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind The Cosmic One with 61kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Gawler 3yo Cl1 on January 3 over 1107m, 4 len behind Arabella Star with 60kg at $11. Sure to run well. |
6 TODD PANNELL |
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| 5 | 270x0 |
THE GUAVA
SHAYNE & CHELSEA CAHILL 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Mrs C A Cahill, M C Sparrow, Miss S J Freeman, C M Genockey, Mrs S M Genockey, B R Kemp, J F Ahern, S Matthews & Mrs J Matthews Second run back. First-up after six months ran last of 16 at Murray Bridge Cg&E Bm64 on July 4 over 1100m, slow going 13 len behind Riche D'amour carrying 58kg at $31. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Morphettville Parks Bm76 on June 7 2025 over 1250m, on heavy track; 0.8 len behind Great Maximus carrying 56kg at $6. Not keen. |
8 CAITLIN TOOTELL |
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| 6 | 60x01 |
GUSTY WAY
SUE & JASON JAENSCH 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG This Sway Racing (Mgr: Mrs L C Jaensch) & Mrs L M Eastman Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 10th of 14 at Morphettville Parks Bm62 on June 27 over 1000m, slow going 7 len behind Bardigrub carrying 53kg at $26. Second-up settled well back; won by 0.8 len at Mt Gambier 0-56 July 12 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Symphonite carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. Excellent winning chance with the help of an inside stall. |
2 HARRY GRACE |
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| 7 | 1150x |
EXALTED KATE
JYI LUKEY 7YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG J B Lukey Resumes after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at Morphettville Parks F&M 0-64 March 14 over 1400m, 6 len behind All Too Mysti carrying 59.5kg at $19. First up last campaign fourth of 10 at this track 0-54 November 2 over 1200m, soft track; 4 len behind Take Me To Church with 58kg at $8.50. Has claims if presented on song. |
11 JEMMA GUTTE |
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| 8 | 01575 |
IMPENDING DIAMOND
JASON CANNON 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Ms C Pretlove, J T Cannon, Ms M Pretlove, Miss O Pretlove, Miss J N Cannon, Mrs C M Davis, B S Pane & T D Schellen Most recently 5th of 9 at Balaklava Bm56 on July 15 over 1200m, in the wet; 5 len behind Costless with 57.5kg at $2.90. The start before that eased back early on 7th of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm66 on July 1 over 1300m, in the wet; 4 len behind Divine Thoughts carrying 58kg at $11. Certainly worth another chance. |
4 A J STEAD |
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| 9 | 80088 |
IMMEDIATE RESPONSE
SOPHIE LOGAN 7YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Ms R L Herrald & B Schulz Most recently got back early 8th of 12 at Murray Bridge Bm56 on July 17 over 1100m, slow going 2 len behind Steel Tsunami with 57kg at $81. The race before that 8th of 10 at Murray Bridge F&M Bm64 on July 4 over 1100m, slow going 4.5 len behind Restless Wind carrying 57.5kg at $81. Will be doing best work late. |
7 SOPHIE LOGAN |
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| 10 | 75x35 |
ARTFUL LODGER
ADRIAN MCGREGOR 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG A R McGregor, R Williams, A C Craig, J V Lang, Trestamat (Mgr: M Stafford), Jolong No. 3 (Mgr: P V Le Breton), B Stobie, M J Stirling, Pineapple Each Way (Mgr: K P J Cremen), Miss A E Williams, N L Williams, P J Williams, Mrs R A Williams & N C Sandercock Third-up today. First-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Pakenham Cl1 on May 29 over 1100m, in the wet; 2 len behind Mongolian Gobi carrying 55kg at $21. Second-up 5th of 11 at Echuca Bm56 on June 23 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Blondie's Toronado with 59kg at $4.80. Sure to be thereabouts. |
3 MS K WALTERS |
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KAHLUA GIRL
CHRIS BIEG 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG C Bieg, G T Churchill, M Hunt, L C McInnes & Ms D A Joy Most recently ran last of 7 at Port Augusta Bm56 on July 19 over 1200m, 15 len behind Samanth with 59kg at $6. Before that 4th of 7 at Balaklava 3yo Bm62 on June 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Breakfast with 54.5kg at $19. Happy enough to avoid. |
5 MARGARET COLLETT |
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