Corowa   03 Nov 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

CARLTON UNITED BREWERIES COUNTRY BOOSTED BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1300m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 23)   Rail: True.  

Keen battle for the lead with Astunner, Ti Tree Royal and Jaskier in advance of Tycoon Artie and Menzah One. New Mick Travers acquisition MENZAH ONE (2) ran a better race last start at the second run of the campaign, closing well to finish third over this distance at Canberra in a Class 1. Tested at stakes level last prep under the McEvoys in Adelaide. Has his share of weight but with further improvement might be too good for these. LIGHT FOOT (3) worked home well without threatening first-up over 1175m at Albury. Led all the way to win at this stage last prep over today's course and distance. Has a nice sense of timing about this appearance. ASTUNNER (1) has thrived under new mentor Darrell Burnet this prep. Great effort to be beaten just a length in a BM74 over 1200m at Wagga Riverside most recently. Big weight to contend with but should run well again. JASKIER (8) continued his good recent form with a close fourth over 1200m at Echuca last start. Is a winner at this trip and looks sure to be thereabouts again. TYCOON ARTIE (4) can improve third-up over an extra 100m. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Menzah One in a decent race to close proceedings.
1 0x213 ASTUNNER
DARRELL BURNET
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 66.0KG
D J Corcoran, Mrs S M Corcoran & C J Corcoran
Racing well recently. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Wagga Riverside Bm74 on October 18 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Off The Press with 58kg at $8.50. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.75 len at Cootamundra Bm58 October 5 over 1200m defeating Teresprit carrying 64kg at $3.30. Hard to fault this prep and is a live chance despite the big weight.
8
ALICE KENNEDY
Blue, White Lightning Strike, White And Red Diamond Check Sleeves
2 17x63 MENZAH ONE
MICHAEL TRAVERS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
M Travers, K Harris, Ms M J Hayward & Mrs S Hardacre
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 9 at Wagga Cl3 on September 29 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Warpainted with 57.5kg at $5.50. Second run from a spell 3rd of 7 at Canberra Cl1 on October 10 over 1300m, 3 len behind Savaii with 61.5kg at $9.50. Heading the right way and should be peaking now.
9
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Black, Old Gold Fleur De Lys, Turquoise Sleeves, Old Gold Pom Pom
3 519x3 LIGHT FOOT
DANNY BEASLEY
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 61.0KG
C T Arthur
Second run back. First-up after seven months raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Albury Cl3 on October 11 over 1175m, 1.5 len behind Divazou carrying 56kg at $8.50. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at this track Ctry Bm58 March 8 over 1300m defeating Liquor Talk with 58kg at $1.65. Back in good shape and can build on her nice record.
7
J KISSICK
Pink, White E Motif
4 15x73 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
Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 9 at Leeton Bm58 on September 23 over 1050m, 5.5 len behind Violet And Blue carrying 61.5kg at $4. Second run from a spell 3rd of 7 at Cootamundra Bm58 on October 5 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Astunner carrying 61kg at $8.50. Ready to find form at this stage of the campaign.
3
NICK HEYWOOD
Maroon, White Star, Sleeves And Cap
5 450x5 THE HERALD
GEOFFREY CROTHERS
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
M A Vallender
Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 8 at Queanbeyan Cl3 on October 27 over 1460m, slow going 5 len behind Drunken Sailor with 56.5kg at $61. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Goulburn Cl3 on February 28 over 1200m, 7 len behind Fourcade with 58kg at $81. Might need more time.
5
M A CAHILL
Orange, Black Stars, Light Blue Sleeves
6 129x9 LUCY LULU
GARY COLVIN
5YO  B/BR  MARE 60.0KG
A Hinchcliffe, M Killeen, D J Hinchcliffe, J G G White, Mrs C S White, A G White, L J White, D N Stevenson, Mrs L M Stevenson, C Martin, Mrs K Martin, A L McKenzie, T J Hinchcliffe, Mrs D M Hinchcliffe & Ms E Da Deppo
Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 10 at Wagga Riverside Ctry Cl2 on October 18 over 1200m, 9 len behind Heavenly Kiss carrying 58kg at $6.50. Previously second-up won by 1.1 len at Wagga Ctry Mdn March 1 over 1200m defeating Conjoin carrying 56kg at $7.50. Not one of the main fancies.
2
HOLLY DURNAN
Lime Green, White Sleeves And Cap
7 19860 LITTLE BASHEBA
GARRY WORSNOP
6YO  BR/BL  MARE 59.0KG
G Worsnop
At the latest run ran last of 11 at Albury Cl3 on October 11 over 1175m, 9 len behind Divazou with 55kg at $101. The run before that 6th of 9 at Wagga Bm58 on September 29 over 1300m, slow going 6 len behind Taluk carrying 60.5kg at $21. Looking elsewhere.
4
BRENDAN WARD
Purple, Black Lightning Bolt, Lilac Sleeves, Purple Cap, Black Lightning Bolt
8 41214 JASKIER
PAUL MCVICAR
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J Bourke, Ms F Ratcliffe, A R Smith, Mrs K Sharpe, J Sharpe, G Biddlestone, G Ransome, D Young, M Nilsson, G Clements, T White, L Colussa, P Paladino, K K Anderson, C Mckibbin, Ms M Cox, C Dunne, P J Grant, J Michell & Mrs S Rickard
Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 10 at Echuca Bm56 on October 20 over 1200m, 2 len behind Sacred Fort carrying 59.5kg at $18. The race before that came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Wagga Riverside Bm50 October 4 over 1200m defeating O'reg carrying 61kg at $3.90. Very honest and is a sound each-way proposition again.
11
C J PARISH
Blue, Yellow Epaulettes And Cap
9 86816 TI TREE ROYAL
RON STUBBS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs P U Stubbs, B D Clarke, M J Rutledge, Blue Yabby Syndicate (Mgr: J Hawkins), Lucky13 (Mgr: J H Taylor) & Pancake Saturdays (Mgr: A Cocking)
Returns from a 37-day let-up. Last start ran last in a small field at Jerilderie Bm58 on September 27 over 1000m, 4 len behind The Wayfarer with 58.5kg at $4.80. Before that came from midfield and won by a neck at Griffith Bm50 September 13 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Trifecta Ruby with 57kg at $4.60. Not the most reliable conveyance.
6
ELLA BENT
White, Silver, Royal Blue And Black Bands With Grey Seams
10 96166 DRUMCONDRA
ROBERT WELLINGTON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
J B Wellington, G P A M Racing (Mgr: M A Meehan), Ms H M Crowther, Mrs A Fordham, L B Meehan, D Crowther, S A Meehan, L Crowther, P W Barwick, E L Wellington, Mrs S A Wellington, D R Ryan, E C Ryan, T I Morris, P G Morris & P B De Natris
Since last run he has trialed at Albury over 900m on 25/10/2025; Last outing led to the turn then faded 6th of 10 at Wagga Riverside Ctry Cl2 on October 18 over 1200m, 4 len behind Heavenly Kiss with 55kg at $9. Before that ran last in a small field at Bendigo 3yo Bm64 September 17 over 1300m, soft track; 12 len behind Single Choice carrying 57.5kg at $71. SCRATCHED.
10
SHAUN GUYMER
White, Purple And Lime Band, Armbands And Quartered Cap
11 6x533 GUSTAV
J W SCOBIE
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
J W Scobie & Ms K M Blay
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Forbes Bm50 on October 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Kirk with 61kg at $5.50. Before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Leeton Cl2 on September 23 over 1150m, 1.5 len behind Pleasurize with 55kg at $9.50. Wide draw a test.
10
B VALE
White, Green Spots, Red Cap
12 98099 MOGAO
KEVIN HANLEY
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
R B Carter, Ms L A Dixon, S J Smiles, K F Hanley, Mrs N Roberts & R Roberts
Most recently ran last of 9 at Albury Ctry Cl1 on October 25 over 1000m, 7 len behind Santolini carrying 53kg at $151. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 10 at Wagga Riverside Bm50 on October 4 over 1200m, 9 len behind Jaskier with 53kg at $91. Drawn well but happy to oppose again.
1
EMMA LY
White, Red Stripes And Cap