Dubbo   10 Jul 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

MEDLEY REFRIGERATION BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1400m

Track: Soft 5   Clouds (Max: 11)   Rail: +3m 900m-400m, Cutaway Applies. (Pent: 4.77)  

Decent sized field but it lacks any obvious pace. Competitive. PAPPIANA (5) was an easy CL2 winner at Inverell from the speed and then was expected to win at Mudgee following but was plain carrying 10.5kg more than today. Races forward and no surprise to see her bounce back. NEVER BIRD (13) raced more forward and was narrowly beaten in a CL1 at Bathurst, returning to her best. Has a wide barrier but she will be right in it holding the form. ONLY NEED ONE (14) rates similarly on her near miss at Narrandera. The draw is awkward, but 2x winning rider Cahill is reunited, and she also has winning claims. INFINITE PRINCE (15) found his best form missing a whisker here. Keeps the handy 3kg claim and he's also a decent chance. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Pappiana.
1 105x9 BLUE GUITAR
PETER NESTOR
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 64.0KG
K J Dennis, Mrs L J Dennis, J Orford, Mrs K Ferrari, A J Ferrari, D W Cole, S N Cole, S Miljkovic, M D Roach, C I Dedman, R J Robinson, R D Ferrari, Miss K L Buchanan, Miss G R Smyth, R Smyth & J Abbott
Second run back. First-up after seven months eased back early on 9th of 12 at Narromine Ctry Bm66 on June 23 over 1300m, 5 len behind Kranich with 60kg at $31. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at this track Ctry Bm58 on November 2 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Mrs Bull with 62.5kg at $14. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two.
3
NICHOLAS HYDE
Light Blue, Pink Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
2 9x168 REBEL DREAMER
DAVID J SMITH
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 61.0KG
D J Smith & Baddock Bloodstock (Mgr: A J Baddock)
Last start 8th of 12 at Narromine Ctry Bm66 on June 23 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Kranich with 58kg at $31. The run before that second last of 7 at Bathurst Bm66 on May 26 over 1100m, in the wet; 12 len behind Crusader Kings carrying 58.5kg at $5. Doesn't look to pose much of a threat in this.
12
TILLY MCCARROLL
Dark Green, Old Gold Horseshoe, White Checked Sleeves And Cap
3 26x71 AVALICIOUS
CLINT LUNDHOLM
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 60.0KG
C J Lundholm, A A A Racing (Mgr: J Ryan), Mrs R C Pennell, C D Pennell, D T Pennell, G J Cusack, G L Fitch, I R W Thompson, J G Lundholm, Ms J A Fisher, Mrs P H Thompson, Mrs K L Canham, Wingnut Sports (Mgr: G D Hannigan), The E Gate Signal Boys (Mgr: D Angelino) & D M Lundholm
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming did the work up front then tired 7th of 13 at this track F&M Bm58 on June 6 over 1300m, slow going 3.5 len behind Missy Moss with 60.5kg at $26. Last start won by a head at this track Bm58 Final June 29 over 1300m on a soft track defeating Infinite Prince with 58.5kg at $19. Harder and draws poorly.
15
ZOE HUNT
Yellow And Black Diamonds, Yellow Sleeves, Black Cap
4 x1272 I'M SCARLETT
CONNIE GREIG
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 60.0KG
Miss C Greig
Last start 2nd in a small field at Nyngan Picnic Cup on July 5 over 1250m, 3.5 len behind Blackhill Kitty carrying 69.5kg at $2.60. The start before that 7th of 12 at Scone Bm58 on June 23 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Smoke On The Water carrying 59.5kg at $31. Tough to beat on best form.
1
BRONTE SIMPSON
Yellow, Purple Stripes, Stars On Sleeves, Star On Cap And Pom Pom
5 12414 PAPPIANA
NIKKI POLLOCK
5YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Hillside Stud (Mgr: B Pollock), Mrs P J Polito, L Pollock, J Sama & J Pollock
Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 7 at Mudgee Pic Cl3t on June 14 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Avoid Me with 70.5kg at $2. The run before that favourite; won by 1.3 len at Inverell Cl2 May 29 over 1400m in soft going defeating Bull Headed carrying 55kg at $3.80. Chance to bounce.
5
BILLY CRAY
White, Navy Blue Hillside Stud Logo And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
6 21610 SIRIUS FLYER
BRETT CAVANOUGH
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 60.0KG
J S Orr
Returns from a 39-day let-up. Last start ran last of 12 at Muswellbrook Ctry Cl2 on June 1 over 1450m, on a slow track; 49 len behind Red Rags To Bulls with 56kg at $11. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.7 len at Quirindi Cl1 May 12 over 1200m in soft going defeating Divine Bene carrying 54.5kg at $15. Worth another chance.
14
LEESHELLE SMALL
Black, Pink Horseshoes, Quartered Cap
7 3x009 AIN'T SHE SWELL
GARRY LUNN
6YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
P G Harrow, J W Harrow, W G Harrow, Mrs W A Cranfield, H J Cranfield, J G Porteous, Mrs C A Porteous, Mrs K K Chapman, B B Chapman & Ms J L Campbell
At the latest run second last of 10 at this track Ctry Bm66 on June 29 over 1000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Midnight Dream with 53.5kg at $61. The run before that 11th of 13 at Muswellbrook Bm58 on June 13 over 1450m, slow going 7 len behind Keep At 'Em with 60.5kg at $71. Finds a few better today. Must improve to play a role.
7
SIENNA GRIMA
Red, White Halves, Checked Sleeves, Red Cap
8 x3063 ALL TOO SNEAKY
DAMIEN LANE
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs D M Colley & Greenhaven Park Stud (Mgr: P A Colley)
Dual acceptor. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Coonamble F&M Cl1 on June 15 over 1300m, 5 len behind Fetes Des Meres carrying 58kg at $4.80. The start before that second last of 7 at Gosford Cl1 on May 29 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Divine Bene carrying 55kg at $11. Others rate better.
8
Cerise, Sky Blue Star, Black Sleeves, Cerise Armbands, Black Cap, Sky Blue Stars
9 31609 RICH STREET
MICHAEL LUNN
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
W W Lunn
Most recently 9th of 11 at Coonamble Bm58 on June 15 over 1600m, 6 len behind Always Fiorente carrying 55kg at $12. The run before that 10th of 12 at Wellington Ctry Bm58 on May 13 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Tavanasia carrying 57.5kg at $3.90. Risking.
4
IZZY NEALE
White, Red Vee And Dragon, Chevrons Sleeves, Quartered Cap
10 14630 TROPICANA'S CUBE
BRETT THOMPSON
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
Arcella Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: P Arcella)
Most recently second last of 11 at Coonamble Bm58 on June 15 over 1600m, 6 len behind Always Fiorente carrying 58.5kg at $13. The start before that 3rd of 12 at Moree Ctry Bm58 on June 3 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Kranich with 58.5kg at $14. Needs to find a few lengths to threaten these.
11
JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES
Yellow, Green Collar, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
11 9x890 ASK THE QUESTION
CONNIE GREIG
7YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
P C Hardy
Most recently eased back early on 10th of 14 at this track Cl1 on June 29 over 1100m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Wasted Days with 55.5kg at $61. The start before that eased back early on 9th of 12 at Moree Bm58 on June 3 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Starry Jack carrying 58.5kg at $16. Needs to do more.
6
MIKAYLA WEIR
Red, Orange Seams, Yellow Cap, Red Spots
12 56x36 FULL COMMITMENT
JEREMY GASK
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
M J Abdallah
Third-up today. First-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Muswellbrook Ctry Bm58 on May 2 over 1280m, on rain affected going; 1.4 len behind Navy Steel carrying 56.5kg at $16. Last start 6th of 13 at Muswellbrook Bm58 on June 13 over 1450m, slow going 2.5 len behind Keep At 'Em carrying 57kg at $11. Rates highly and should go well.
1
D DILLON
Light Blue, Lilac V, Quartered Cap
13 x5782 NEVER BIRD
ALISON SMITH
6YO  BR/BL  MARE 56.0KG
M A Shaw
Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Bathurst Cl1 on June 19 over 1400m, slow going 0.5 len behind Grandini with 56kg at $6. Before that 8th of 13 at Warren Cl1-Sw on June 2 over 1600m, 9 len behind Miss Clamorosa carrying 54.5kg at $17. Leading prospect.
10
GRANT BUCKLEY
Pink, Brown Spots, Blue Sleeves, Brown Cap
14 12602 ONLY NEED ONE
MICHAEL C LYNCH
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Willyn Dynasty Stud (Mgr: W G Watkins)
Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Narrandera Bm50 on June 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; neck behind Bobby's Secret carrying 58.5kg at $10. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 13 at this track F&M Bm58 on June 6 over 1300m, slow going 7 len behind Missy Moss carrying 57.5kg at $11. Expected to be very competitive.
9
M A CAHILL
White, Purple Stripe, Striped Cap
15 x7462 INFINITE PRINCE
PETER CORNISH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
E J Morton & D J Morton
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track Bm58 Final on June 29 over 1300m, on a slow track; head behind Avalicious with 54kg at $18. The start before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Bathurst Cl1 on June 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Grandini with 55kg at $12. Go well.
8
JORDAN QUINCE
Dark Green, Lilac Hoops And Dark Green Cap
16 66153 WAR TOY
KIEREN HAZELTON
8YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
K W Hazelton
Most recently 3rd of 12 at Cowra Cg&E Bm50 on July 5 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Wonder Step with 57.5kg at $21. The run before that second last in a small field at Gulgong Cl2 on June 8 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Jade Division with 55kg at $7. Hard to enthuse as he is not too reliable.
2
WENDY PEEL
White, Purple Stripes, Stars Sleeves