Wagga   10 Aug 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

KRISTOPHER GRAYDON JEWELLERS COUNTRY BOOSTED BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1200m

Track: Soft 6   Clouds (Max: 16)   Rail: +2m 1400m-W/Post, True Remainder.  

Ace Of Lace has good early speed and can set a decent tempo. UNDER THE HOOD (4) had excuses when well beaten first-up on the synthetic and is much better than that suggests. Look for improvement with that run under the belt back onto the grass from a handy draw. BESSIE LA BELLE (3) posted back-to-back wins before an even effort at Narrandera in a handy form race. Shapes as one of the better chances. SUNDROP (6) comes back in distance after scoring at 1400m at Narrandera last time. Hard to ignore while racing in good form. ACE OF LACE (1) will need some luck from the wide gate but is a chance if she gets it and MISS PEPEHA (10) led all the way to an overdue win last time and could give a sight. SUGGESTED PLAY: Under The Hood to win.
1 44211 ACE OF LACE
MADDISON COLLINS
5YO  B/BR  MARE 61.0KG
Ms M A Collins, L Ryan, B Cox, J C Sutton & N M West
Chasing a hat-trick. Comes off a 33 day let-up. At the latest run favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Goulburn Bm58 July 8 over 1100m on a heavy track defeating Sculptor with 58.5kg at $3.90. The race before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Albury Ctry Bm58 June 16 over 1175m in heavy going defeating Sweet Paree carrying 56.5kg at $4. Drawn wide and that's the major drawback but otherwise right in it.
11
JOSH RICHARDS
Royal Blue, Lime Green Crossed Sashes And Pom Pom
2 13x2 JACKPOT STAR
MATTHEW DALE
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
M J Dale, Mrs C Cerinich, M A Rolfe, P M Beale, C J Mobbs, L W O'Brien, M T Karooz, O Roe, F B Tan, S Kalamvokis, Ms T L Parker, K Parker & C Mobbs
Second run back. First-up after six months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Albury Ctry Cl1 on July 18 over 1000m, on heavy track; 1.5 len behind Magic Leprechaun with 58kg at $2.10. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Goulburn Cl1 on January 28 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Beer Baron carrying 55.5kg at $12. Fitter for the run when beaten favourite fresh and can bounce back.
9
NICK HEYWOOD
Pink, Dark Blue And White Checked Sash, Sleeves And Cap
3 84114 BESSIE LA BELLE
DONNA SCOTT
4YO  BLACK  MARE 59.0KG
R Holleran, Miss L Hulm, Mrs D L Scott, G A Hulm, Mrs B A Hulm, J E Pickering, C D Stuart, C Kelly, A Gardner, H W Johnson & Mrs G Law
Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th of 9 at Narrandera Ctry Cl2 on July 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Cougars carrying 54kg at $7.50. The start before that won by a nose at Gundagai Cl1 June 28 over 1100m in the wet defeating Magna Mak carrying 55.5kg at $4.60. Back a notch in grade and is one of the main chances.
2
BLAIKE MCDOUGALL
Cream, Black Diamond, Double H, Diamonds Sleeves, Quartered Cap
4 154x9 UNDER THE HOOD
DANIELLE SEIB
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Champion Thoroughbreds, Ms D L Seib, H J Chapman, Mrs P L Mei, D Attard, S J Lowden, Mrs S J Codner, K J Wheeler, S R Dunn, C D Hands, Mrs D L Fisher, W S Simpson, T S Fisher, G F Furner, R M Farrar, H Bayliss, Sedgewyn, S Brown, Dream Team & J Pereira
Second-up. First-up after five months second last of 10 at Canberra Acton Cl1 on July 25 over 1280m, 13 len behind King Taurus with 58.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Sapphire Coast Cl1 on February 1 over 1400m, 4 len behind Easement with 58.5kg at $3. Nicely drawn and won maiden at this track and trip so can improve.
5
SHAUN GUYMER
Red, White Champion Thoroughbreds Logo And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
5 37637 JUST LIKE LIAM
GARRY WORSNOP
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
G Worsnop
At the latest run eased back early on 7th of 12 at Albury Bm58 on July 18 over 1500m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Sunray Lass with 60kg at $4.60. The race before that 3rd of 14 at Albury Bm58 on June 16 over 1600m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Philadelphia Storm carrying 60kg at $9. Form a bit mixed of late and is a minor player.
7
BRENDAN WARD
Purple, Black Lightning Bolt, Lilac Sleeves, Purple Cap, Black Lightning Bolt
6 16421 SUNDROP
SHANE BLOOMFIELD
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
P M Knight
Form hard to fault. At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by a long-neck at Narrandera F&M Bm58 July 13 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Graceful Ellen carrying 58.5kg at $3.70. The start before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 12 at Gundagai Bm50 on June 28 over 1400m, on heavy track; nose behind Geostorm carrying 60kg at $5.50. In good form and with even luck can be in the finish.
9
J KISSICK
Yellow, Purple Chevrons And Armbands, Striped Cap
7 x071x SWEET TREATS
DANIELLE SEIB
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Champion Thoroughbreds, Dalanna Bloodstock, J E Abrahams Pty Ltd, G Seto, Red Eye No 2, D Dickson, Mrs K L Stafford, T Stafford, S J Brown, J G Codner, Dream Team, Mrs D L Fisher, T S Fisher, W S Simpson & Thug Thoroughbreds
Resuming after a break of 14 months. Finished off last campaign by 1.1 len Goulburn Ctry Mdn-Sw June 3 2024 over 1500m slow track defeating Devgru carrying 53kg at $5.50. When resuming last campaign tenth of 14 at Wellington Well Boot April 14 2024 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Fingers Hunter carrying 54kg at $67. Likely to need this run.
6
Red, White Champion Thoroughbreds Logo And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
8 283x3 SWINGING HIGH
MICHAEL TRAVERS
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Ms D K Hamlin
Second run back. First-up after five months made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Corowa Cl1 on July 24 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Dekadance carrying 53kg at $19. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Albury Ctry Mdn on November 8 over 1175m, 2.5 len behind Rollo carrying 53kg at $41. Nice return and while barrier doesn't help she could be placed.
12
Cerise, White Fleur De Lys, White Sleeves And Cap With Cerise Fleur De Lys's
9 6779x EXALTED DENNIS
SHILLEAGH MEYERVALE
8YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs S N MeyerVale, S Zeller, Ms T R Dunn, Ms C J Vale, Miss M J Borserio & J MeyerVale
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Seymour 0 - 58 April 27 over 1300m, soft track; 4 len behind Cobblestone Way carrying 55kg at $81. When resuming last campaign second last of 10 at this track Bm58 February 17 over 1000m, 7 len behind Mother Joy with 58kg at $81. Wait until he finds some form.
4
B VALE
Red, White Star, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
10 32731 MISS PEPEHA
MICHAEL TRAVERS
5YO  GREY  MARE 55.0KG
M Travers, S Lyons, W J McHale, J Toohey, Mrs A L Coulton & Ms M Kendell
Racing well recently. Last start favourite; won by 1.0 len at Narrandera Ctry Mdn July 13 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Broken Image carrying 56.5kg at $4. Before that 3rd of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on July 7 over 1000m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Serenading with 55kg at $7.50. Too good last time when breaking through and has a show again.
10
AMY O'DRISCOLL
Black, Old Gold Fleur De Lys, Turquoise Sleeves, Old Gold Pom Pom
11 6x386 OUR FRANKIE
SHILLEAGH MEYERVALE
7YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs S N MeyerVale
At the latest run 6th of 9 at Corowa Ctry Cl3 on July 24 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Little Basheba with 55kg at $41. The start before that 8th of 12 at Mildura 0 - 58 on May 25 over 1200m, 5 len behind Vilnius carrying 55kg at $21. Disappointed last time but back in class so could place.
8
ELLA MCGUIRK
Red, White Star, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
12 x1973 WINEHOUSE
DANNY BEASLEY
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs A P K Tait
Last start 3rd of 9 at Wagga Riverside Bm58 on August 4 over 1065m, on a wet track; 1.2 len behind King Charles carrying 55kg at $21. The run before that 7th of 11 at Narrandera F&M Bm58 on July 13 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Sundrop carrying 58kg at $31. Much better effort here on Monday and has a place hope again.
3
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Red, White Cap
13 13049 DIAMOND CARAT
SHANE BLOOMFIELD
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Ms R J Tatham
At the latest run 9th of 11 at Narrandera Bm66 on July 13 over 2100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Due Calzini with 55kg at $51. Before that 4th of 10 at Gundagai Bm50 on June 28 over 1700m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Crusheen Lass carrying 58kg at $3.60. Needs to show a lot more.
6
R BENSLEY
Black, Three White Diagonal Stars, Star Cap
14 02x0x THE PRES
JOHN ROLFE
8YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs J L Rolfe, J Rolfe, Miss S A Rolfe, B W Rolfe, J A Rolfe, C J Waters & W F Bridges
Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign ran last of 10 at this track Ctry Bm58 on January 3 over 1400m, 12 len behind Lord Finland carrying 56kg at $41. First up last campaign ran last of 9 at Cootamundra Bm50 on May 18 2024 over 1200m, 8 len behind Ferrari Girl carrying 58.5kg at $10. Prefer in something easier.
1
REBECCA BRONETT PRAG
Yellow, Purple Horse Head, Shoe And Sleeves, Yellow Stars, Quartered Cap
15 48344 SUPER RIFF
NORM GARDNER
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs D G Gardner, N F Gardner, E D Codd, Mrs N L Wunsch & J M Wunsch
Comes off a 33 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 11 at Goulburn Ctry Bm58 on July 8 over 1400m, in the wet; 1.2 len behind East Harlem carrying 55kg at $9. The start before that 4th of 11 at Canberra Acton 4yo+ Bm50 on June 20 over 1280m, 6 len behind Burrowa carrying 54.5kg at $8.50. Been thereabouts but minor claims best.
6
J PENZA
Royal Blue, Green Diamond, Hooped Sleeves And Quartered Cap