Leeton   23 Sep 2025
 
GOING: G(3)

SOUTHERN CENTRAL ENGINEERING BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1050m

Track: GOOD 3   Clear (Max: 19)   Rail: True.  

Expecting a moderate pace headed by Tycoon Artie and Violet And Blue. TRIFECTA RUBY (7) was brave when returning at Griffith, sticking on well for a narrow second. Strips fitter and should be right in the finish again. KAIDA BLAZE (5) resumes over a favoured journey and has run well fresh without winning. Will likely have to head back from the wide draw and be saved for the final shot at them. ANTISOCIAL (3) was much better last start at Tatura when just missing the frame. Not much tougher this time and gets some much-needed weight off with the 3kg claimer reunited. In the mix. VAINSTREAM (6) found a couple better last time out over 1100m at Goulburn, beaten just third. Likely to feature again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 7,5,3,6.
1 60131 BLACK ADAM
DANIEL MCCARTHY
5YO  BR/BL  GELDING 63.0KG
D J McCarthy, H J McCarthy, A J McCarthy, W D McCarthy, Mrs N Whiley, A W Rudd, T M Whitecross, A Haring, R Wyllie, D J Gillman, D R Wallace, L Hart & G Arvanitis
Comes off a 61 day let-up. Most recently won by 1.0 len at Corowa Bm58 July 24 over 1400m in soft going defeating Deebaa with 58.5kg at $4.60. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Narrandera Cg&E Bm58 on July 13 over 1400m, slow going 0.8 len behind Dubai Centre with 59.5kg at $4.40. Others rate better this time.
11
Purple And Gold Diamonds, White Sleeves And Cap
2 113x3 VIOLET AND BLUE
KATHRYN CAHILL
6YO  BAY  MARE 62.0KG
Ms K M Cahill & Mrs M R Cahill
Second-up. First-up after nine months 3rd of 10 at Narromine Bm66 on August 24 over 800m, slow going 0.9 len behind Destiny's Bounty carrying 58kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Dubbo Cl1 on October 4 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Canamble carrying 56kg at $7.50. Looms as a significant threat.
8
ELLA BENT
Brown, Yellow Diamonds, Sleeves And Cap
3 11474 ANTISOCIAL
BEN BRISBOURNE
5YO  B/BR  MARE 61.0KG
Grand Syndicates L D (Mgr: P Morley)
Most recently 4th of 10 at Tatura Bm56 on September 8 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Affirmative Lad with 61kg at $7. The run before that 7th of 9 at Wagga Riverside Bm58 on August 4 over 1065m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind King Charles carrying 59kg at $3.60. Not far away last start. Nice draw and worth thought.
2
ALICE KENNEDY
Black, Gold Star, Checked Sleeves And Cap
4 1315x TYCOON ARTIE
DOUG GORREL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
D J Gorrel, T J Collins, P Noble, D Twyford, L J Sommerville, C J Sommerville, J M Brayne, N T Roberts, D Roberts, P Quinn, Mrs C M Solah, P Morley, A Gillen, N Frederiksen, P Frederiksen, D S Coombs & Mrs M A Coombs
Is first-up after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fifth of 11 at Corowa Bm58 June 2 over 1200m, soft track; 4 len behind Amber Star with 61.5kg at $4.80. First up last campaign third of 10 at Albury Cl1 December 7 over 1000m, on heavy track; 2.25 len behind Tomanado with 52kg at $8.50. In the mix.
7
J KISSICK
Purple, Old Gold Checks, White Sleeves And Cap
5 4078x KAIDA BLAZE
PETER CLANCY
6YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
P Clancy, G P Clancy, A Axtill & Mrs L A Owens
Mare back from a spell of six months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 14 at Wagga Ctry Bm58 March 30 over 1200m, 4 len behind Adventure Seeker carrying 60kg at $7.50. First up last campaign fourth of 9 at Wagga Bm58 January 26 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Just Google Me carrying 62kg at $21. Has to be carefully considered.
9
JOSH RICHARDS
Green, Brown Spots, Green Cap
6 60663 VAINSTREAM
GEOFFREY CROTHERS
11YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M A Vallender
At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Goulburn Bm66 on September 12 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 0.7 len behind King Taurus carrying 53kg at $16. The race before that eased back early on 6th of 11 at Canberra 4yo+ Bm50 on September 5 over 1000m, slow going 1.5 len behind Aegipan carrying 61kg at $20. Likely to feature again.
4
TEAGHAN MARTIN
Red, Purple Stripes, White And Purple Stars Sleeves And Star Cap
7 853x2 TRIFECTA RUBY
GARY COLVIN
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
G J Colvin, B P Dwyer, Leadbitter Racing (Mgr: A J Leadbitter), D G Button, D B Mcloughlin, Mrs K A Colvin, G F Price, T J Dwyer, W H Worland, P T McRedmond, Drueberoe (Mgr: S G Oehm), Glasgow Racing (Mgr: Mrs V L Glasgow) & Bankcard Bandit (Mgr: T A Green)
Second-up. First-up after eight months 2nd of 8 at Griffith Bm50 on September 13 over 1000m, slow going neck behind Ti Tree Royal carrying 60.5kg at $3. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Wagga Ctry Bm58 on September 30 over 1000m, slow going 1.0 len behind Take The Rap carrying 57kg at $9. Holds genuine claims.
5
BLAIKE MCDOUGALL
Lime Green, White Sleeves And Cap
8 5758x THE FAVORITE SON
J W SCOBIE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
J W Scobie & Ms K M Blay
Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at Goulburn Bm58 May 30 over 1600m, soft track; 4 len behind Bombelleistic carrying 55.5kg at $51. Previously first up; fifth of 9 at Muswellbrook Ctry Bm58 January 2 over 1500m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Mellencamp carrying 58.5kg at $4.40. Prefer to see how he has returned.
1
B VALE
White, Green Spots, Red Cap
9 67x96 PARADISE ISLAND
STEVEN NOBLE
7YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
S G Noble
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 9th of 11 at Warracknabeal 0 - 58 on August 16 over 1005m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Per Ivy with 54.5kg at $41. Second-up got back early 6th of 8 at Warracknabeal 0 - 58 on August 30 over 1005m, 5.5 len behind Sibel with 54.5kg at $81. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
6
SAMANTHA NOBLE
Lime Green, Navy Diamond, Black Hooped Sleeves And White Cap
10 07453 OURZACRACKER
CHRISTOPHER DAVIS
9YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs K J Davis
Returns from a 38-day let-up. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Narrandera Bm50 on August 16 over 1000m, slow going nose behind Swing City carrying 53kg at $9. The start before that 5th of 9 at Echuca Bm64 on August 10 over 1000m, slow going 7 len behind Per Sempre carrying 54kg at $101. Can figure in the outcome again.
3
JACK BAKER
Royal Blue, White Horseshoes, Red And White Stars Sleeves And Cap
11 11x22 PLEASURIZE
LUKE PEPPER
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 62.0KG
Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby), T Cottam, C Dale, B W Ellis, A Frazer, L Konjarski, L A Noronha, T W Parker, B P Rolston, Mrs M Rossi, W Straw, C Wilken, Mrs L A Willard, Lucky Dog Racing (Mgr: S A Blake), Shannonvale Bloodstock (Mgr: S R Clancy) & Darby Racing Pleasantries (Mgr: S G Darby)
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Moruya Cl3 on August 17 over 1020m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Vella's Best with 53.5kg at $4.40. Last start 2nd in a small field at Queanbeyan Ctry Bm58 on September 9 over 1000m, nose behind Anthracia carrying 59kg at $2.40. Will take some beating.
3
CLAIRE RAMSBOTHAM
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo