Gunnedah 07 Mar 2026
GOING: G(4)
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STREATER FAMILY BUTCHERY BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP 1000m Track: Good 4 Rain (Max: 34) Rail: True. |
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Western Eagle and Martindale Dancer can be prominent. KAWATIRI (7) is going well enough to trouble these. Ran a nice race despite the fact that she just missed the frame last start when fifth over 1200m at Tamworth. Well placed today and is sure to take a ton of beating. ACOTANGO (10) finished out of the money two starts back, then he launched late when fourth in a 1000m contest at Orange three weeks ago. Improver who will relish the good tempo. DAYU (13) has switched yards since finishing a dismal thirteenth over 1450m at Muswellbrook on January 13. Improver who goes into the exotics. SUGGESTED PLAY: Kawatiri finds her race.
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| 1 | 52923 |
EL BEATLE
JEREMY SYLVESTER 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Ms T D Hyett, M S Ploenges, T J Boyce, M A Molloy, T Bassett & S A Rowe Last start raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Port Macquarie Ctry Bm58 on February 22 over 1000m, 2 len behind Dubalene with 57.5kg at $9.50. The start before that 2nd of 8 at Walcha Cg&E Bm45 on February 7 over 1000m, long-neck behind Daulton with 61.5kg at $3. Happy to overlook. |
3 BROOKE STOWER |
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| 2 | 07x67 |
HOKU
LES ROBERTS 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG L K Roberts & T Ernst Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up from last on the turn 6th of 9 at Muswellbrook Bm58 on February 9 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Viipuri carrying 57.5kg at $151. Second-up eased back early on 7th of 11 at Scone Bm58 on February 24 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Solar Blast carrying 57kg at $101. Likely improver who is among the main chances. |
2 D NORTHEY |
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| 3 | 15025 |
ZAIBATSU
BRETT THOMPSON 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG B J Thompson & K R Thompson At the latest run 2nd of 7 at Orange Bm50 on February 14 over 1000m, neck behind Itszarbaby with 58kg at $19. The race before that 10th of 12 at this track Cl1 on January 19 over 900m, 6 len behind Our Emily with 55.5kg at $71. Will take beating despite drawing out. |
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| 4 | x3557 |
HOUDINI SPIRIT
CINDY MONAGHAN 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs C L Monaghan & T S Moses Last start 7th of 12 at Dubbo Cl1 on February 15 over 1000m, 5 len behind Blue De Beers with 53kg at $31. The race before that 5th of 9 at Parkes Bm58 on January 24 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Cumboogle with 56kg at $9. Best form measures up favourably so cannot be underestimated. |
12 JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES |
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| 5 | 06999 |
WINE TIME
NICOLE HUDSON 9YO GREY MARE 59.0KG C J S Hudson, Miss J A Crook & Mrs J L McDougall Most recently did the work up front then tired ran last of 9 at Port Macquarie Ctry Bm58 on February 22 over 1000m, 6 len behind Dubalene with 56.5kg at $41. The race before that couldn't go on with it; ran last of 9 at Port Macquarie Bm66 on January 23 over 1100m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Pearls Treasure carrying 55kg at $81. Needs to do more. |
7 EMILY FARR |
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| 6 | 5139x |
MUTINY
SUE GRILLS 3YO BAY FILLY 59.0KG Ms J C King Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Quirindi Cl1 November 13 over 1200m, 8 len behind Somerton Smart carrying 55kg at $41. On debut fifth of 7 at Tamworth Mdn-Sw September 30 over 1000m, 7 len behind Ellofadude with 55kg at $18. Can sprint well fresh first-up. |
4 CASSEY WILLIAMS |
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| 7 | 24175 |
KAWATIRI
GEOFF O'BRIEN 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Z A Campbell, G O'Brien & T A Tapfield Most recently 5th of 9 at Tamworth Ctry Cl2-Sw on February 23 over 1200m, 5 len behind Nation Changing carrying 55kg at $31. The race before that second last of 8 at Gosford F&M Bm64 on February 5 over 1100m, 10 len behind Mercy Me with 53kg at $101. Can improve again. Sure to prove tough to beat. |
5 A LAYT |
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| 8 | 83170 |
MARTINDALE DANCER
KELLY BARBER 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Ms K J Barber At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at Tamworth Ctry Bm58 on March 2 over 1000m, 5 len behind Yes Yes Boss with 52.5kg at $21. The run before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 8 at Coffs Harbour F&M Bm58 on February 15 over 1000m, in the wet; 7 len behind Come On Glamour carrying 55kg at $19. Favouring others today. |
1 GRACE PALMER |
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| 9 | 18466 |
POWERSTONE
GAVIN GROTH 8YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Mrs F G Groth, M Groth, Miss G M Mathieson & H W Gallagher Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start second last of 7 at Tamworth Bm50 on January 31 over 1000m, 7 len behind Brighella carrying 57.5kg at $14. The race before that 6th of 8 at this track Ctry Bm58 on January 19 over 1000m, 4 len behind Haiku Star carrying 54kg at $11. Prefer to see her back in form. |
11 LEANNE BOYD |
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| 10 | 67474 |
ACOTANGO
JANE CLEMENT 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Arjay Services (Mgr: R J Clement), S J Murray & Mrs T Gallagher Last start from last on the turn 4th of 7 at Orange Bm50 on February 14 over 1000m, 0.9 len behind Itszarbaby carrying 54.5kg at $15. The start before that 7th of 11 at Tamworth Bm50 on January 31 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Sidenay with 55kg at $6.50. Tough to beat. |
10 GABRIELLE JOHNSTON |
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| 11 | 46762 |
NORTHERN BOOGIE
PHILIP DUFFY 6YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG Mrs T Prosser & I C McLucas At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Walcha Cl1 Hcp on February 7 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind En Primeur carrying 55.5kg at $4. Before that 6th of 10 at Tuncurry Bm50 on January 17 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Our Warrior with 57kg at $13. Has ability but this looks tougher. |
6 DEON LE ROUX |
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| 12 | 45724 |
THE DEFIANT ONE
NIKKI POLLOCK 8YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Hillside Stud (Mgr: B Pollock), L Pollock & Mrs P J Polito Most recently 4th of 8 at Walcha Cg&E Bm45 on February 7 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Daulton carrying 55.5kg at $4.40. The start before that 2nd of 8 at Deepwater Bm50 on January 24 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Invincible Faith with 55kg at $6. Prefer to see him back in form. |
8 LEESHELLE SMALL |
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| 13 | 88290 |
DAYU
TERRY WICKS 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Ms S L Wicks, M A Campbell, T Wicks & Mrs L G Wicks Returns from a 53-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 13 at Muswellbrook Ctry Bm58 on January 13 over 1450m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Mellencamp carrying 55kg at $101. The start before that ran last of 9 at Port Macquarie Bm50 on January 1 over 1512m, 6 len behind Think I'm Irish carrying 53kg at $10. Has ability and is expected to run well. |
9 ZOE HUNT |
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| 14 | 348x8 |
WESTERN EAGLE
SUE BIGG 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG Miss S Bigg & Mrs G F Bigg Second run back. First-up after three months ran last of 8 at Walcha Cg&E Bm45 on February 7 over 1000m, 5 len behind Daulton carrying 56.5kg at $26. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at Merriwa Bm 45 Hcp on April 26 over 1000m, 14 len behind Snow Star carrying 61kg at $21. Others make more appeal. |
2 BILLY CRAY |
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