Wellington 13 May 2025
GOING: S(5)
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WELLINGTON SOLDIERS MEMORIAL CLUB BENCHMARK 66 HANDICAP 1100m Track: Soft 5 Clear (Max: 22) Rail: True. (Pent: 5.85) |
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Dize is the likely leader at a strong tempo. DIVINE SINNER (2) capped off some improving form with a well-deserved win at Narromine 2 weeks ago. He has performed well enough in this grade before and will carry 2kg less this time. Stick with him, on top again. PRESS FORWARD (8) finds it hard to win but is seldom far from the action. Clayton Gallagher is back in the saddle, replacing an apprentice, and another honest effort can be expected. CUMBOOGLE (1) has been well-placed to win his last 3 starts on the bounce. He benefits from a 2kg claim and can continue his willing ways. DIZE (5) did not fire last time out after a good win fresh up. She is worth another chance. DAREDEVIL (10) is a durable veteran who strips fitter second up. A good draw makes him worth including in all combinations. SUGGESTED PLAY: Divine Sinner to win.
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| 1 | 9x111 |
CUMBOOGLE
BRETT THOMPSON 5YO BAY GELDING 63.0KG Dr R J Slack-Smith & Mrs J L Slack-Smith Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at Quirindi Ctry Bm58 April 29 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Ranhita carrying 63kg at $5. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at Orange Bm58 April 11 over 1000m defeating Escutcheon carrying 60kg at $6.50. Can win again. |
6 ZOE HUNT |
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| 2 | 64531 |
DIVINE SINNER
KIEREN HAZELTON 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG G M Farrell & R Batten Form hard to fault. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Narromine Ctry Bm58 April 29 over 1100m in the wet defeating Invasive with 60kg at $5. Before that 3rd of 7 at Orange Bm58 on April 11 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Cumboogle with 60kg at $16. Can get the job done again. |
5 JORDAN QUINCE |
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| 3 | 510x7 |
THAT'S BETTER
ALISON SMITH 8YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG N A Smith Second run back. First-up after seven months raced on the pace before fading 7th of 12 at Dubbo Bm58 on May 4 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind This One Time carrying 61.5kg at $19. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Bathurst Bm66 on July 30 over 1100m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Artiebett carrying 58kg at $13. Others are preferred. |
7 C LEVER |
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| 4 | 23499 |
BROGANS CREEK
TOBY PRACEY 8YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG G Maher, R M Maher, Miss A L Dimasi, W J Mann, Mrs R Mann, Mrs L M Spackman, C Derwent, G E Spackman & Mrs M Shumack At the latest run second last of 10 at Bathurst Saddle Cl4 on April 25 over 1400m, 7 len behind Jolly Good Fellow carrying 55.5kg at $21. The start before that ran last of 9 at Orange Cupdayspr Bm86 on April 11 over 1000m, 6 len behind Extravagent Lad with 55kg at $10. Struggling to find form and has the job ahead. |
9 KODY NESTOR |
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| 5 | 00x10 |
DIZE
JAKE HULL 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG JJOC Pty Ltd (Mgr: J J O'Connor) Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming won by 1.0 len at this track Cl1 March 28 over 900m defeating Sorrento Palace with 57.5kg at $2.30. Second-up failed to make an impression; ran last of 13 at Tamworth John Clift on April 24 over 1000m, 7 len behind Chandon Star with 61kg at $16. Genuine hope based on the win two back. |
8 MILLIE THOMPSON |
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| 6 | 109x1 |
REBEL DREAMER
DAVID J SMITH 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 58.0KG D J Smith & Baddock Bloodstock (Mgr: A J Baddock) Second-up. First-up after five months won by 0.5 len at Mudgee Bm58 April 20 over 1100m defeating O'so Demanding with 60.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Mudgee Ctry Bm66 on September 8 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Haiku Star carrying 57kg at $4.50. Has won second up in the past and is capable of building on that record. |
4 MITCH STAPLEFORD |
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| 7 | 698x2 |
INVASIVE
MELISSA HARRISON 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Ms K M Harrison, C J Marshall and D Kotel Second-up. First-up after three months 2nd of 10 at Narromine Ctry Bm58 on April 29 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 1.0 len behind Divine Sinner with 61.5kg at $21. Previously second-up eased back early on 9th of 13 at Parkes Bm58 on January 25 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Santorini Sun carrying 61kg at $41. Tipping he will need to do more than that today to be competitive. |
4 MIKAYLA WEIR |
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| 8 | 26123 |
PRESS FORWARD
BRETT ROBB 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG P D McFadyen, M J Evans, T Evans, Ms T Simmonds, A Hillerman, J Jones, T J Kilmartin, B Lang, D B Newall, A Peart, M Rees, T Rope, M Sheather, J A Webb, R Woodhead, A Reeves, D McFayden & A Hall On the quick turnaround after running 3rd of 10 at Quirindi yesterday, only 1.8 lengths off the winner. Prior to that 2nd of 12 at Dubbo Bm58 on May 4 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind This One Time with 58kg at $3.10. The race before that favourite; won by 1.4 len at Dubbo Bm50 April 12 over 1000m defeating D'arpano with 59.5kg at $2.70. Not far away last time. Right in the mix if he can handle the back-up. |
2 CLAYTON GALLAGHER |
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| 9 | x1218 |
TALIHINA SKY
GAYNA WILLIAMS 3YO BROWN FILLY 57.0KG J T Naughton Useful filly. Returns from a 31-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 9 at Dubbo Qotw Bm82 on April 12 over 1200m, 9 len behind Melody Again with 55kg at $21. The race before that won by a nose at Cowra Bm58 March 10 over 950m defeating Mia's Dream carrying 58.5kg at $1.65. Rates highly in this field and can take this out. |
4 ASHLEIGH STANLEY |
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| 10 | 067x7 |
DAREDEVIL
DAR LUNN 8YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Mrs J Lunn Second run back. First-up after 16 months led to the turn then faded 7th of 10 at Narromine Ctry Bm58 on April 29 over 1100m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Divine Sinner carrying 60kg at $101. Previously second-up second last of 13 at Port Macquarie Ctry Cl2 on January 20 2023 over 1000m, 4 len behind Courageous Queen carrying 59.5kg at $4. Is a second up winner in the past and looks a definite top-three hope. |
3 OLIVIA CHAMBERS |
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| 11 | 71458 |
ROCK 'N' REIGN
CASSANDRA STUMMER 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG H G Ferguson, Mrs E R Lewer & D Lewer Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Dubbo Bm58 on May 4 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind This One Time carrying 61.5kg at $6.50. The run before that 4th of 13 at Tamworth John Clift on April 24 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Chandon Star carrying 61.5kg at $17. Will need to do a bit more. |
1 JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES |
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| 12 | 87420 |
CHOICE DEEL
PETER CORNISH 8YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG P J Cornish & Mrs M T Cornish Returns from a 46-day let-up. Most recently 10th of 12 at this track Ctry Bm50 Cl2+ on March 28 over 1000m, 8 len behind Rothgate carrying 59kg at $11. The start before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Orange Bm58 on March 23 over 1000m, on a slow track; neck behind Triple Tempo with 55kg at $26. Must lift. |
1 M A CAHILL |
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