Taree 03 Mar 2026
GOING: S(6)
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CAF NOSH BENCHMARK 66 HANDICAP 1000m Track: Soft 6 Rain (Max: 31) Rail: True. |
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Plenty of speed from King Potter and What A Rush. KING POTTER (6) returns for the Archibalds and has been readied with two soft trials. Never got going last time in but his debut prep was promising. Bullock's booking signals stable confidence. PIXIE HALLOW (1) didn't give his rivals a sniff at Grafton when leading pillar-to-post. Is a five-time winner over this trip and keeps the claimer to aid the big weight. Have to take him seriously. THE PICCOLINO (8) returns and is a speedy type. Has been readied with two trials and is drawn favourably. May need the hit-out but is expected to give backers a sight. BJORN IRONSIDE (4) only warmed late when resuming at Port Macquarie in tougher company. Better for the run and gets help at the weights with the claimer going on. Don't underestimate. SUGGESTED PLAY: King Potter to win.
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| 1 | x3151 |
PIXIE HALLOW
DONNA GRISEDALE 6YO BAY GELDING 63.0KG Mrs K M Jarvis Most recently won by 0.8 len at Grafton Bm66 February 3 over 1040m on a rain affected track defeating Amaya's Secret with 58kg at $6. The start before that 5th of 8 at Grafton Return Bm82 on January 25 over 1048m, 5 len behind Royal Commodore with 55kg at $19. Multiple winner over this distance and worth following up. |
4 POPPIE GORTON |
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| 2 | 631x0 |
WHAT A RUSH
NEIL GODBOLT 3YO BAY FILLY 62.0KG N Godbolt & Mrs M M Godbolt Second run back. First-up after three months ran last of 14 at Port Macquarie Mnc Champ on February 22 over 1200m, 19 len behind Show 'Em Howl carrying 55.5kg at $71. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len at Port Macquarie Cl2 October 10 over 1100m defeating Altercation with 55kg at $3.60. Open to sharp improvement second-up. |
8 ANNA ROPER |
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| 3 | 6811x |
TELEGRAPH
TONY BALL 7YO BR/BL GELDING 62.0KG Mrs B A Ball, M A Ball, J C Haisell, K J Ball, Mrs J A Ball & Mrs E A Ball First-up. Finished off last campaign by nose Kempsey Bm66 November 7 over 1000m defeating Grey Effects with 59.5kg at $12. Previously first up; second of 11 at this track Cg&E Bm58 March 25 over 1007m, on heavy track; a head behind Zoom Outcome carrying 60.5kg at $4.40. Each-way chance fresh. |
9 HOLLIE HULL |
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| 4 | 650x5 |
BJORN IRONSIDE
COLT PROSSER 6YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Mrs T Prosser, B Blanch, D L Monkley, M J Howe, M A Taylor, N K Gardner, P Gardner, B A Gilbert, D Thornton, T Heyes, L T Latimore, D P Elliott, M W Elliott & J Gardner Second run back. First-up after seven months 5th of 12 at Port Macquarie Bm74 on February 8 over 1106m, 3.5 len behind Pony Soprano with 57.5kg at $19. Previously second-up 3rd of 14 at Port Macquarie Mnc Champ on February 16 2025 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Sumo Fish with 57.5kg at $21. Fitter and can improve sharply. |
3 GRADY SPOKES |
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| 5 | 11x19 |
CASHAWAY GOLD
ANGELA DAVIES 4YO B/BR MARE 61.0KG V Ferraro, Mrs J Maceri, P A Stoneham, J Fenech, Ms E L Monds, F Oliveri, G N Brearley, Mrs K Donnelly, R J Hinchey, Miss H A Pyper, B Sherrin, C Green, B Dorrell, M A May, J Rinkin, M Hamson, M R Brock, F Andreula & G J Edwards Second-up. First-up after 10 months favourite; won by 0.9 len at this track Cl3 Bm66 February 13 over 1007m on a soft track defeating Singing Star with 58.5kg at $2.60. Previously second-up favourite; won by a neck at Quirindi Cl1 April 29 over 1000m in soft going defeating Sorrento Palace carrying 58kg at $1.60. SCRATCHED. |
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| 6 | 5x56x |
KING POTTER
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 4YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG P J Jakubenko, Donations Racing (Mgr: A V Clegg), V Y K Ip, J Sopp, M S Spangler, G Luca, M J Anderson, P A Mckenzie, Lucky Lucky Happy Happy (Mgr: M W Berridge), S Sergi, T M Magill, C Thomas, G D Sheehan, M A Akram, Hon. G J Williamson, R E Paynter & S McKenzie Resuming after ten months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign sixth of 11 at Doomben Cl1 April 23 over 1200m, soft track; 7 len behind Simply Excels with 57.5kg at $3.70. Previously first up; fifth of 8 at Doomben Cg&E Bm65 April 4 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind I Am A Marvel carrying 57.5kg at $1.80. Expecting a bright return. |
7 AARON BULLOCK |
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| 7 | 5317x |
JEWELS STATEMENT
SAMANTHA MCGUREN 5YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Ms S McGuren, B A Oconnor, C T Pearce, Mrs M L Nelson, Mrs L Thompson, J Hartcher, P J Nelson, Mrs H Maguire, Mrs C McGuren, J Ensbey, Mrs T McGuren, D Harrison, Mrs M Falls, Lawrence Links (Mgr: Ms R L Byrne), N A Falls, N Hartcher & J Gorman Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at Ballina Bm66 October 5 over 1000m, 6 len behind Cutepi carrying 60kg at $12. When resuming last campaign third in a small field at Gold Coast Cl3-Sw March 22 over 1000m, soft track; 3 len behind Great Barrier Reef with 56.5kg at $3.70. Top-three hope fresh. |
6 DEON LE ROUX |
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| 8 | 1320x |
THE PICCOLINO
PAUL PERRY 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Ms C G Collis Resuming. Not seen since he finished last of 12 at Wyong Bm64 August 31 over 1100m, 6 len behind Norton Road carrying 58.5kg at $41. On debut second last of 8 at Newcastle Super Cg&E M-Sw September 21 2024 over 1250m, 10 len behind Creek with 54kg at $51. Looks set for a bright return. |
2 LEE MAGORRIAN |
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| 9 | 71725 |
SAPPHIRE KISS
WAYNE SEELIN 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Mrs K Yano, T E Yano & U Yano At the latest run second last in a small field at Warwick Farm Bm72 on February 18 over 1000m, 5 len behind Straand Beauty carrying 54kg at $91. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Muswellbrook Bm58 on February 9 over 1000m, on rain affected going; long-neck behind Viipuri with 60.5kg at $9. Each-way contender. |
10 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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| 10 | 30782 |
SUPER FREDS
JAY HOPKINS 7YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG D C Hayman, P R Jones & Mrs J M Jones Last start 2nd in a small field at Tuncurry Bm50 on February 21 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Brazen Brando carrying 62kg at $4.40. The race before that second last of 9 at Muswellbrook Bm58 on February 9 over 1000m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Viipuri with 61.5kg at $11. Can sneak into the frame at long odds. |
11 SHANNEN LLEWELLYN |
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| 11 | 4x696 |
VEE EIGHT
SUE LAUGHTON 12YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Mrs S G Laughton Last start led to the turn then faded 6th of 9 at this track Bm58 on February 13 over 1412m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Satono Invader carrying 60.5kg at $61. The race before that 9th of 11 at this track Bm58 on January 30 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Bethsheba carrying 61kg at $101. Hard to enthuse here. |
10 JENNY DUGGAN |
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| 12 | 8x217 |
BETHSHEBA
NIKKI HODGSON 5YO B/BR MARE 55.0KG G R Crawley, Mrs C M Crawley & C G Crawley At the latest run second last of 8 at this track Cl3 Bm66 on February 13 over 1007m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Cashaway Gold carrying 55.5kg at $4.20. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at this track Bm58 January 30 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Wild Pharaoh carrying 57.5kg at $13. Good enough on her day and deserves another chance at each-way odds. |
5 A GIBBONS |
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| 13 | 4079x |
VALENTINO PRINCE
PAUL PERRY 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs C L Perry Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Newcastle Cl1 August 23 over 1600m, in the wet; 9 len behind Alabama Blitz with 55kg at $21. Previously first up; second last of 9 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cg&E Bm58 February 10 2025 over 1150m, soft track; 5 len behind Giving Delight carrying 59kg at $10. Might be better off following this run. |
1 LEESHELLE SMALL |
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