Goulburn   11 Aug 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

JOCKEY OF THE YEAR KEAGAN LATHAM CLASS 2 BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP 1400m

Track: Soft 6   Rain (Max: 13)   Rail: +6m 900m-350m Cutaway Applies; +3m Remainder. (Pent: 5.33)  

A few sit handy but there won't be a great deal of early pressure. DUKE OF CAMDEN (1) has returned a much stronger gelding and looking for the 1400m now. Raced without cover with the 59kg when a game fifth over 1200m at Wyong. Will go back from the draw and pounce late. Hard to hold out. BENAMERA (5) holding his form on the provincial tracks and set to peak fourth up. Returned good closing splits from the outside gate when third over 1350m at Wyong. Well placed over this trip and will be doing his best work late. AL FLORES (4) total forgive from the wide gate in Highway class when a disappointing eleventh over 1100m at Rosehill. Finds a suitable race from the inside gate and has the figures to bounce back. GREYGENTA (12) appreciated the extra ground second up when racing closer to the speed for a respectable third over 1300m at Kembla Grange. Stays in the calculations. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 1,5,4.
1 84x15 DUKE OF CAMDEN
DAVID PFIEFFER
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 62.0KG
Strong Bloodstock (Mgr:B Armstrong),SBS Punters Club 1 (Mgr:J McPhillips),B Healy,T Williams,W Pollock,J Proctor,P Walkden,A Hopewell,SBS Duke (Mgr:J McPhillips),P Code,D Nelson,J Prioste,Flying Codona Racing (Mgr:J Taylor),P Mosca, Mrs N Drysdale,M Peters,K Buckley,D Head,Mrs S Walkden & T Rankin
Third-up today. First-up raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 len at Gosford Mid Cl1 July 10 over 1200m in soft going defeating Harlex carrying 57kg at $5.50. Last start 5th of 9 at Wyong Bm64 on July 24 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Burj with 59kg at $4.40. Key chance looking for this trip.
7
J FORD
Navy Blue, Strong Bloodstock Logo, Navy Blue Sleeves, White And Old Gold Chevrons, Old Gold Cap
2 74832 BONUS TEMPUS
B M LAZZARINI
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Ms J Hardwicke, B M Lazzarini & Mrs S L Reeve
Most recently 2nd of 8 at Wyong Cond Bm68 on July 24 over 1350m, slow going 1.4 len behind Cheeky Dancer with 54kg at $31. The run before that 3rd of 10 at Moruya Bm74 on July 11 over 1425m, slow going 2.25 len behind Your Not The Boss with 55kg at $21. Stays in the calculations.
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GLENN CAHILL
Navy Blue, Turquoise Seams, Turquoise And White Striped Sleeves, Seams Cap
3 267x4 WRITE YOUR OWN
MATTHEW DALE
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
B Spicer, H Sambor, R Partington, D Wockner, Prestige Racing 6 (Mgr: S Roth), B P Morrissey, S B Young, C Carter, C R Essex, Mrs K L Sparkes, M C Sparkes, A M Dowie, P G Wells, T M Forrester, C P Simpson, Weak (Mgr: C P Simpson), Brett 2023 (Mgr: Mrs H Pentifallo), C Fisher & V Fisher
Second run back. First-up after five months 4th in a small field at Sapphire Coast Cl2 on July 27 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Graceful Ellen carrying 59.5kg at $2.40. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Geelong 0 - 64 on December 5 over 1321m, 3.5 len behind New Sovereign with 58.5kg at $17. Sure to be thereabouts.
2
KEAGAN LATHAM
Yellow, Royal Blue Knight, Royal Blue And Yellow Stripe Sleeves, Yellow And Royal Blue Star Cap
4 22101 AL FLORES
MATTHEW DALE
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Ms L J Miall
Last start 11th of 13 at Rosehill Highway-C2 on July 19 over 1100m, slow going 8 len behind Shropshire Lad with 55kg at $21. Before that scored a big 7 len win at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw July 8 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Hardly Fortunate carrying 57.5kg at $1.35. Can bounce back from the low gate.
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NICK HEYWOOD
Cerise, White Hoops And Cap
5 1x933 BENAMERA
STEPHEN O'HALLORAN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
D R Hannon, M A Hannon, J A Hannon, C J Hannon, C L S Brown, Mrs A Brown, M Rosser, Mrs M Rosser, G J Wilson, S Boyle & Mrs K G Brown
Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 10 at Wyong Prov Cl1 on July 24 over 1350m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Monty Be Quick carrying 58kg at $6. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Newcastle Prov Bm64 on July 12 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Just In Time carrying 57kg at $26. Major player.
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M BELL
Purple And Pink Stripes, White Sleeves And Cap
6 36x19 ANGEL IN THE WIND
NICK OLIVE
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
N J Olive, M Notaras, L D Joyce, N Popovich, G Senatore, P Kouvelis, D M Swan, M H Paine, J H Paine, H Swan, Miss L Swan, E Notaras, L Notaras & T Notaras
Third-up today. Resumes off a 38 day letup. Resuming came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Canberra Acton Cl1 June 20 over 1206m defeating Royal Detective with 57kg at $7.50. Last start second last of 10 at Canberra Acton Cl2 on July 4 over 1280m, 10 len behind Burrowa with 58kg at $5. Can improve on the last effort.
6
ALYSHA COLLETT
Dark Blue, Red Disc And Armbands
7 x1673 TALUK
MICHAEL TRAVERS
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Ms R J Tatham
At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Wagga Riverside Bm58 on August 4 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.3 len behind Salute Again carrying 60kg at $5.50. The run before that 7th of 9 at Corowa Ctry Cl3 on July 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Little Basheba carrying 55.5kg at $17. Happy to risk.
8
SHAUN GUYMER
Black, Three White Diagonal Stars, Star Cap
8 77363 MISS BARILOCHE
THERESA BATEUP
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
A J Ryals
Dual acceptor. Last start 3rd of 10 at Sapphire Coast Bm66 on July 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Epaullo Creed with 55.5kg at $6.50. Before that second last of 7 at Echuca Bm58 on June 3 over 1618m, slow going 5 len behind Rushford with 59kg at $2.05.
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Red, Black Maltese Cross, White Sleeves
9 3x844 THOUGHTFUL
MATTHEW DALE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
M W Thomas
Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 12 at Wagga Riverside Bm58 on August 4 over 1200m, on heavy track; 1.75 len behind Salute Again carrying 60kg at $6. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track Bm58 on July 8 over 1100m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Ace Of Lace with 60.5kg at $5.50. Not far away last start. Capable of better.
2
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Dark Blue, Black Seams
10 54x96 UNDER THE HOOD
DANIELLE SEIB
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
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 carrying 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. Can improve second-up but others still look more likely.
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WINONA COSTIN
Red, White Champion Thoroughbreds Logo And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
11 51x8x STEELY GIRL
MARC CONNERS
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
M C Conners Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs M J Conners), J A Campisi, G E Sage & S Chipchase
Back from a long spell. Only had one start last campaign ran last of 8 at Beaumont (Newcastle) F&M Bm58 on February 10 over 1150m, slow going 8 len behind Kimberley Moon with 61.5kg at $8.50. First up last campaign 3rd of 11 at Canberra Bm58 on September 6 over 1300m, 1.2 len behind Miss Stalwart carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. Trialled on July 25 at Warwick Farm over 1207m and finished fourth. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
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Yellow, Purple Epaulettes, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
12 36x93 GREYGENTA
GARY PORTELLI
4YO  GREY  MARE 56.0KG
L Papamichalakis, I F Napier, M Khouri, N Gratsounas, J Anagnostopoulos, G Constantinou, G A Ebbeck, Ms S Kouzan, T Pappas, R N Day, J L Crawley, B L Pope, Ms C M McGee, M Peters, J Vouris, D Glinellis, C Manolaros, Mrs S J Verdonschot, C Garrety & Ms K E Vouris
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 10 at this track Bm58 on July 8 over 1100m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Ace Of Lace carrying 58.5kg at $4.80. Last start sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Kembla Grange Mid Cl1 on July 26 over 1300m, 2 len behind Vetwelve with 55kg at $17. Rates highly. Looks ready to win.
9
LOUISE DAY
Grey, White Horse Symbol, Armbands And Cap, Grey Peak And Pom Pom
13 13x88 HERON
BLAKE RYAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs C M Cook, Ms B L Cook, Ms C Shaw-Boyd, Obligated Women Racing (Mgr: Miss S Duck), Miss B Sparkes, Mrs P L Mei, Sistersgoracing (Mgr: Ms L M Scorse) & Mrs C E A Smith
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 8 at Kembla Grange Cl1 on June 21 over 1200m, 12 len behind Zouripper with 55kg at $26. Second run from a spell second last of 9 at Gosford Mid Cl1 on July 10 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Duke Of Camden carrying 55kg at $31. Useful type but happy enough to avoid.
5
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Maroon, White Diamond, Yellow Armbands, White Diamonds, Yellow Cap
14 071x0 SWEET TREATS
DANIELLE SEIB
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
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. Finished off last preparation by 1.1 len this track Ctry Mdn-Sw June 3 2024 over 1500m slow track defeating Devgru carrying 53kg at $5.50. Previously first up; tenth of 14 at Wellington Well Boot April 14 2024 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Fingers Hunter with 54kg at $67. Prefer to see how she returns.
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Red, White Champion Thoroughbreds Logo And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
15 878x0 ANAZONE
TOM WILSON
8YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
M T Bailey, T Bailey, Miss S B Bailey & M Clynch
Second-up. First-up after seven months second last of 11 at Canberra Acton 4yo+ Bm50 on July 25 over 1206m, 18 len behind Into The Fire carrying 55.5kg at $81. Previously second-up came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Canberra Acton 4yo+ Bm50 on August 9 over 1080m, 0.9 len behind Khaleej with 53.5kg at $51. Looks up against it here and prefer others.
4
OLIVIA CHAMBERS
Red And Black Checks, Green Sleeves And Cap
16 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
Returns from a 34-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track Ctry Bm58 on July 8 over 1400m, on a wet track; 1.2 len behind East Harlem carrying 55kg at $9. The race before that 4th of 11 at Canberra Acton 4yo+ Bm50 on June 20 over 1280m, 6 len behind Burrowa with 54.5kg at $8.50. Has had plenty of chances and looking to others.
3
J PENZA
Royal Blue, Green Diamond, Hooped Sleeves And Quartered Cap