Casino 08 Aug 2026
GOING: G(4)
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RICHMOND VALLEY TREE SERVICE BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP 1200m Track: GOOD4 Clouds (Max: 21) Rail: True . |
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There should be a bit of pressure with Celestial Bell and Devious Mind pressing forward in advance of Spirit Fox and Eccasdash. DEVIOUS MIND (8) doesn't win out of turn but ran a strong race last time out at Grafton, finishing fourth after being in the firing line on the turn. Has the ability to take care of this field. RAINBOW LASS (5) never looked likely first-up but warmed nicely late after turning a mile off them, closing off well into midfield. Will get back again from the draw but can launch late if the pace is strong. DARLING TAKE CARE (12) settled well back last time out then found the line strongly to finish 5 lengths away in fourth over 1100m at Gatton. Can feature in the finish. MUM KNOWS (11) was better last start and is open to further improvement third-up. Keeping safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Devious Mind finds a race.
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EVIL LOVER
SALLY TAYLOR 5YO B/BR MARE 62.0KG Ms S J Taylor, Mrs M Worboys, C Worboys, Ms T maiden, Mrs J P Davis, Mrs J M Wood, A J Wood, TINKERBELL RACING (Mgr: C P Doolan), L Munsie, A J McKibbin, A Chauncy, Mrs B Chauncy, A Chauncy, P M Berrigan, Mrs T McKibbin & J R Davis Most recently settled well back; won by a head at Grafton Cl1 July 24 over 1125m defeating Woodrow with 55kg at $18. The race before that ran second last of 7 at Inverell F&M Bm58 on June 19 over 1050m, 6 len behind Fancy Shoulder carrying 56.5kg at $3.60. Finds a suitable race and looks one of the key runners. |
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| 2 | 88x17 |
ECCASDASH
CHRIS O'REILLY 6YO BROWN GELDING 61.0KG E V Giggins, B J P Nelson & Miss A N Barkas Third-up today. Resuming won by 0.6 len at this track Mdn June 25 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Lyrical Gangster carrying 53kg at $5. Last start 7th of 10 at Grafton Cl1 on July 24 over 1125m, 3.5 len behind Constellation carrying 52.5kg at $101. Must lift. |
9 MS YVETTE LEWIS |
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| 3 | 980x0 |
HOTZINO
JASON REILLY 7YO BAY MARE 61.0KG J B Reilly & K J Upton Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after 10 months ran second last of 11 at Grafton Mothergift Bm90 on July 16 over 1400m, 8 len behind Lady Lucifer carrying 52kg at $151. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Port Macquarie Ctry Bm58 on June 24 2025 over 1206m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Buck Pharoah carrying 55.5kg at $8. Fitter and can do a lot better. |
5 GRADY SPOKES |
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| 4 | x3209 |
SPIRIT FOX
CHRIS O'REILLY 5YO BR/BL GELDING 61.0KG C G Geran & P J Wickham At the latest run ran second last of 10 at Ipswich 0 - 58 on July 24 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Coincide carrying 56.5kg at $61. Before that ran second last of 12 at Goondiwindi Bm58 on July 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Astin Lane carrying 59.5kg at $3.80. Strong contender on his best form. |
7 AMELIA HEINRICH |
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| 5 | 486x8 |
RAINBOW LASS
ETHAN ENSBY 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 60.0KG Ms J K Cole, D R C Davis, Pony Express (Mgr: D Guihot), Ms K M Jenkins, W Bye, Mrs C A Winfield, P J Hunsley, Fairy Horse Mothers (Mgr: Mrs L M Burnett), Miss C Ikin, Mrs V Bowes, B Stokes, D E Watling, A W Winch, MC Agius, T J Scrivener & D C Tripp Second run back. First-up after seven months eased back early on 8th of 14 at Grafton F&M Bm58 on July 19 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Hayley's Rocket with 56.5kg at $51. Previously second-up got back early 5th of 7 at Grafton Bm58 on October 28 over 1190m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Dizzy Dee with 57.5kg at $19. Plenty of improvement to come. |
8 VIOLET SOULSBY |
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| 6 | 522x0 |
CELESTIAL BELL
PADDY CUNNINGHAM 6YO BAY MARE 60.0KG G H Melling Second run back. First-up after five months ran second last of 11 at Inverell Bm50 on July 18 over 1200m, 8 len behind Glitterscript carrying 60.5kg at $8. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Glen Innes Cl2-Sw on January 10 over 1400m, 6 len behind Warilla Gorilla with 55kg at $6. Hard to have in this tough line-up. |
10 GRACE PALMER |
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| 7 | 06307 |
SECRET STATEMENT
AMY USHER 7YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG W J Strong & M Usher Dual acceptor. Most recently 7th of 10 at Grafton Cg&E Bm58 on July 24 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Enhance with 53.5kg at $19. Before that 11th of 13 at Grafton Cl2 on July 15 over 1100m, 5 len behind Tides Turning with 55kg at $201. Can hit the frame with the right run. |
10 JODI WORLEY |
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| 8 | 95504 |
DEVIOUS MIND
LEO CLAPHAM 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs H M Watson At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Grafton Cl1 on July 24 over 1125m, 1.5 len behind Constellation with 55kg at $26. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading ran second last of 12 at Grafton Cl1 on July 12 over 1006m, 10 len behind Steffi Electrica with 55kg at $7. Will be hard to beat. |
3 R SPOKES |
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| 9 | 6x707 |
STRATTON
ANDREW PARRAMORE 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG A M Parramore Last start 7th of 12 at Grafton Cl1 on July 12 over 1006m, 5.5 len behind Steffi Electrica with 55kg at $61. The start before that 12th of 14 at Grafton Bm58 on June 6 over 1205m, slow going 7 len behind Enhance with 57kg at $71. Not going well enough. Looks safely held on recent runs. |
2 NICK HEYWOOD |
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| 10 | 22743 |
CALVARY
MARYANN BROSNAN 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Ms M D Brosnan Racing well recently. Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Gatton 0 - 55 on July 30 over 1100m, 4 len behind Russian Ripper with 54.5kg at $31. The start before that 4th of 8 at Coffs Harbour Cl1 on June 28 over 1405m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Adequate Eze carrying 55kg at $5.50. Has been racing well. Can play a role in the outcome. |
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| 11 | 00x05 |
MUM KNOWS
JOHN SHELTON 6YO GR/BR MARE 58.0KG P A Smith, K J Potter, Mrs C Korzy, M Korzy, A R Robinson & Miss A L Diggens Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran last of 12 at Grafton Cl1 on July 12 over 1006m, 10 len behind Steffi Electrica with 55kg at $71. Second run from a spell 5th of 10 at Grafton Cl1 on July 24 over 1125m, 2.5 len behind Constellation with 56kg at $51. Capable enough and should be in the finish. |
6 BEN LOOKER |
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| 12 | 63574 |
DARLING TAKE CARE
MARCUS WILSON 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Zorlu Group Pty Ltd (Mgr: S Kaya) & M J Wilson Most recently 4th of 10 at Gatton 0 - 55 on July 30 over 1100m, 5 len behind Russian Ripper with 53.5kg at $11. The run before that got back early 7th of 10 at Gatton 0 - 55 on June 27 over 1400m, 3 len behind Peach Galantes carrying 56kg at $9.50. Nicely placed and shouldn't be far away. |
4 ARCHIE MCCOLM |
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STAR SEEKER
KEVIN DEVINE 8YO BAY MARE 56.0KG K M Devine, Mrs J A Devine, S R Harris & C J Devine Second-up. First-up after 10 months ran second last of 8 at Grafton F&M Bm58 on July 24 over 1200m, 6 len behind Too Darn Finesse carrying 53kg at $101. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Lismore F&M Bm58 on October 19 over 1310m, 11 len behind Lady Alabama carrying 54.5kg at $91. Outclassed. |
1 BAILIE BAKER |
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| 14 | 95300 |
EXCEED THE SKY
JAMES MOORE 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG P D & P M Gray Dual acceptor. Last start ran last of 10 at Grafton Cl1 on July 24 over 1125m, 6 len behind Evil Lover carrying 53kg at $101. The race before that ran last of 11 at Ipswich Cl1-Sw on July 8 over 1700m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Riez Souvent with 58kg at $101. Won't find this easy. |
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