Albury   17 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G(3)

CARLTON DRAUGHT SHOWCASE BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1175m

Track: Good 4   Clear (Max: 27)   Rail: True.  

Kazotsky, Hollerloud and Little Basheba to battle for the lead at a strong tempo. SCHIMMELBUSCH (4) big jump in class at latest when striking trouble in the run with the 61kg to finish ninth over 1200m at Pakenham in BM58 class. Gets weight relief today with the 4kg claim and expected to return to form from the draw. HOLLERLOUD (6) took control of the race early when leading throughout to get off the mark at start four over 1200m at Wagga in a Super Mdn. Returned decent figures last start and can measure up again. PROPHET'S DAUGHTER (2) total forgive from the wide gate on resumption when a plugging ninth over 1400m at Wagga in the SDRA Champs on March 1. Since fitted with a 1000m trial and capable of bouncing back quickly in this grade. MAGIC LEPRECHAUN (7) finally found some form after winning his maiden two back. Hit the line with intent at latest when fourth over 1200m at Kilmore. Trained locally and sure to be thereabouts. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 4,6,2,7.
1 470x3 SALUTE AGAIN
WAYNE CARROLL
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 63.0KG
W Carroll, J A Keough, T J Carroll, Miss A Batsiokis, G Guthrie, W G Cormack, Mrs C J Carroll, M L Carroll, C L Plater, S D Russell, W T Robertson & Wasp (Mgr: A D E Paul)
Second-up. First-up after four months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 14 at Wagga Ctry Bm58 on March 30 over 1200m, 2 len behind Adventure Seeker carrying 60.5kg at $13. Previously second-up 10th of 14 at Rosehill Highway-C3 on September 14 over 1400m, 8 len behind Awaygoesthebunny with 59kg at $41. Well suited here.
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Fluorescent Yellow, Royal Blue Horseshoe, Quartered Cap
2 x97x9 PROPHET'S DAUGHTER
RON STUBBS
8YO  BAY  MARE 63.0KG
Mrs P U Stubbs, J A Anderson, Mrs J M Anderson, Mrs M G Philips, N S Stubbs, Miss L J Head, B D Clarke, C B Tippet, Dr L J F Brown & P A Packer
Second-up. Comes off a 47-day let-up. First-up after six months 9th of 16 at Wagga Sdra Champ on March 1 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Canny Hell carrying 54kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 7th of 14 at Rosehill Highway-C3 on September 14 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Awaygoesthebunny with 55kg at $19. Best form puts her right in this.
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J LYON
White, Silver, Royal Blue And Black Bands With Grey Seams
3 64x59 GOLD TRACKER
MICHAEL TRAVERS
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
Ms J Travers
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up from last on the turn 5th of 10 at Corowa Bm66 on March 8 over 1000m, 3 len behind Can Do Canto with 56.5kg at $3.10. Second-up 9th of 11 at Gundagai Bm66 on April 6 over 1180m, 6 len behind Chasing A Quid carrying 58.5kg at $19. Fitter but others are better placed.
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J KISSICK
Sky Blue, Brown Halves And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
4 x2219 SCHIMMELBUSCH
BEN BRISBOURNE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
W B Brisbourne & Miss H McGee
Dual acceptor. Most recently 9th of 11 at Pakenham Bm58 on March 27 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Kalimna Views carrying 61.5kg at $31. Before that won by a long-neck at Echuca 4yo+ Mdn-Sw March 9 over 1200m defeating Elegant Man with 59.5kg at $3.70. Key runner who is expected to be in the finish.
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ALICE KENNEDY
Silver, Black Brisbourne Racing Logo, Sleeves And Cap
5 5276x SOUTHERN FIRE
STEPHEN V BROWN
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 60.0KG
Mangalore Park Racing (Mgr: S J Hinchliffe), WL Adams & Mrs I Adams
Dual acceptor. Resuming after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at Geelong 0 - 62 September 26 over 1447m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Pride Of Galway carrying 57kg at $4.50. Previously first up; eighth of 10 at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm70 July 3 over 1000m, soft track; 5 len behind Mighty with 57kg at $26. Others preferred.
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M A CAHILL
Black And White Quarters, Pink Sleeves And Cap
6 34x21 HOLLERLOUD
DAVID O'PREY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
J A Brown, M Owen, Miss P A Lindsay, R Franks, Mrs E Lowndes, B J Corcoran, Miss S J Cox, R Z Ziems, M Halfpenny, G M G McGhee, Getaroundus Syndicate, C English, W S Gardner, D Powis, Ms L O'Toole, Mrs D Nicholson, Mrs G D Humpage, Ms S Anderson, M Slade & S C Gardner
Third-up today. First-up set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at Corowa Mdn-Sw on March 8 over 1000m, neck behind Read My Lips carrying 59kg at $4. Second-up favourite; won by 0.5 len at Wagga Super Mdn March 30 over 1200m defeating Dita Von with 59kg at $3.50. Racing well. One of the major players.
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BRENDAN WARD
Maroon, White V And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
7 x3214 MAGIC LEPRECHAUN
BRETT MALLYON
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
M A Koundouris, M P Dascarolis, Biviano Bros (Mgr: F J Biviano), A Clark, M Walton, R Walton, M L Desira, ,Mrs R Koundouris, M Capezlo, J W Dowse, B R Jackson, G J Knuckey, T Weber, D De Marco, A Kenyon, J White ,Mrs K McDonald& J L Davies
Form hard to fault. Last start made ground from midfield; 4th of 14 at Kilmore 0 - 58 on April 5 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Sparkling Blue with 60kg at $7.50. The run before that won by 0.7 len at Wagga Mdn-Sw February 17 over 1200m defeating Piankhi with 59kg at $2.30. Can do much better this time.
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C J PARISH
Burgundy, White Obelisk, Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
8 0473x LITTLE BASHEBA
GARRY WORSNOP
6YO  BR/BL  MARE 58.0KG
G Worsnop
Resuming. Finished off last campaign third of 11 at this track Cl2 November 8 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Future Fund with 52.5kg at $11. First up last campaign third of 11 at this track Ctry Bm58 June 24 over 1175m, soft track; 4 len behind Magmetric with 54.5kg at $12. Others preferred.
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TEIGHAN WORSNOP
Purple, Black Lightning Bolt, Lilac Sleeves, Purple Cap, Black Lightning Bolt
9 3660x DEFENCE FORCE
DEBBIE DELPHIN
8YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs D L Delphin & M P Paynter
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Corowa Cg&E Bm58 September 16 over 1300m, 5 len behind Gobbo's Mate carrying 58.5kg at $21. Previously first up; sixth of 12 at Wodonga 0 - 58 June 29 over 1100m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Shal Exceed with 59kg at $2.80. Prefer to see how he has returned.
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J PENZA
Purple, White Horsehead And Horseshoe, Teal Sleeves, White Horseheads And Horseshoes
10 51x59 FOURTHTIMELUCKY
CRAIG WIDDISON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Yackity Yack (Mgr: S W Fraser) & Kooringal Stud (Mgr: A S Lamont)
Third-up today. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 13 at Wagga Bm58 on March 1 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Pussyfoot carrying 59kg at $7. Second run from a spell raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 10 at Geelong Bm64 on April 1 over 1143m, 5.5 len behind Victoris carrying 57.5kg at $21. Strips a lot fitter and should race forward and prove tough to beat.
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N SOUQUET
Bottle Green, White Kooringal Stud Brand And Armbands, Brand On Cap
11 508x1 KAZOTSKY
NADINE CAMERON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms N Cameron, B A Cameron, M H Harris, K Tschirner, K C Green & T Banko
Second-up. First-up after four months won by 1.75 len at Berrigan Mdn-Sw March 22 over 1200m in the wet defeating Addictive Street with 59kg at $4. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Kembla Grange Prov 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on October 3 over 1600m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Equilibrist with 59kg at $3. Outclassed.
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CLAIRE RAMSBOTHAM
Purple, White Crown, Black Sleeves
12 6327x NOTLEANORMEAN
DONNA SCOTT
5YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
Miss C Greig
Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at this track Ctry Bm58 November 21 over 1600m, 8 len behind Mayfair Hotel carrying 58kg at $3.30. Previously first up; third of 12 at Wagga Ctry Bm58 June 17 over 1200m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Bonvalante with 54kg at $11. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
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BLAIKE MCDOUGALL
Yellow, Purple Stripes Stars On Sleeves, Star On Cap And Pom Pom
13 1550x ALTROVE
ROBERT WELLINGTON
6YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
J B Wellington, Mrs E Wellington & Mrs S A Wellington
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at Benalla 0 - 58 January 19 over 1106m, 7 len behind Runaway Soul carrying 56kg at $9.50. When resuming last campaign second last of 9 at Corowa Ctry Bm58 September 16 over 1000m, 7 len behind Danceenuff with 59kg at $11. Might need a run or two.
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AMY O'DRISCOLL
White, Purple And Lime Band, Armbands And Quartered Cap
14 03493 IMA GURU
PETER MAHER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
A L Liddell, D J Liddell, Mrs M G Liddell, Mrs C M Dealy & Broken View Bloodstock (Mgr: A L Liddell)
Most recently 3rd of 14 at Kilmore 0 - 58 on April 5 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Sparkling Blue carrying 58kg at $26. Before that got back early 9th of 14 at Wangaratta 0 - 58 on March 1 over 1300m, 4 len behind Catalina Black Cat carrying 58.5kg at $17. This looks a stern test.
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Soft Grey, Cherry Sash, Canary Yellow Sleeves And Cap
15 x1774 RICH DISPUTE
DAVID O'PREY
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
C J Lamb, Mrs L R Sewell, R J Bradsworth, W A Bonnici, Mrs S Clemens, A G Nicholls, M H McIntyre, C W McIntyre, G McIntyre, P H Thompson, N Vo, J F Dinsdale, Mrs P M Dinsdale, B J Kilpatrick, A J Kilpatrick, P K Osmond, S J Richardson, M J Roberts, D J White & DJ O'Prey
Returns from a 47-day let-up. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 14 at Wangaratta 0 - 58 on March 1 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind King's Taj with 59.5kg at $26. The start before that did the work up front then tired 7th of 11 at Bendigo 0 - 58 on February 15 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Russian Summer with 60kg at $26. Worth consideration.
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TEODORE NUGENT
Green, White Sash, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
16 4545x LOVE ON DISPLAY
DAVID O'PREY
6YO  GR/B  MARE 55.0KG
L S Manzelmann, Mrs S A Sallis & Miss B L James
Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Home Hill Hcp December 7 over 1000m, 3 len behind Nano Star carrying 55kg at $12. Previously first up; third of 10 at Townsville Mdn July 7 over 1200m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Datinka with 55.5kg at $7. Might be better for this run.
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REBECCA BRONETT PRAG
GREEN, WHITE SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
17 0x471 ACE OF LACE
MADDISON COLLINS
5YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
Ms M A Collins, L Ryan, B Cox, J C Sutton & N M West
Dual acceptor. At the latest run won by 2.5 len at Berrigan Cl1 March 22 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Trustthesheriff with 55kg at $5. Before that second last of 8 at Wagga Ctry Bm58 on March 1 over 1400m, 5 len behind Exceedingly Hot with 55kg at $6. Gets the inside stall and deserves respect.
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JOSH RICHARDS
Royal Blue, Lime Green Crossed Sashes And Pom Pom
18 83605 LUCKY PRIZE
JEFFREY KYNE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs K J Ledger, A G Tabor, Mrs J A Madgwick, C C Ledger, B W Ledger, R G Mckenzie & T J Ledger
Dual acceptor. Most recently 5th of 12 at Swan Hill Bm58 on April 4 over 975m, 3 len behind Condor with 57kg at $15. The race before that ran last of 10 at Benalla 0 - 58 on March 22 over 1206m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Grinzinger Moon with 58kg at $41. Confidence low and needs to improve sharply.
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Royal Blue, Orange Sleeves And Cap