Queanbeyan   21 Apr 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

TAB VENUE MODE COUNTRY BOOSTED BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1000m

Track: SOFT 5   Clear (Max: 21)   Rail: True.  

Fast pace assured with Pushalot, Insane Volt and Zeema leading the charge. ZEEMA (8) had been threatening another win before finding one much too good when heavily bet over 1200m at Moruya. The speedy mare comes home will appreciate switching back to 1000m. Has an inside gate, and the blinkers are applied for the first time. McLucas rides, and she is flying. PUSHALOT (2) resumes and is up to this. She's sharp fresh and has placed 2/2 this course and distance. Owen is reunited, and a bold run is likely. CURLY BEND (6) returned from a break with a 1.5 lengths defeat over 1010m at Moruya. This looks a touch easier, and she's proven second-up. Should be in the money with the extra fitness. SHE'S THE KEY (7) is likely to show more fourth-up. She's a leader drawn the rails gate and has won her best races this track/trip. JVO is a positive jockey booking, and without surprise, she can turn things around SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Zeema.
1 10421 INSANE VOLT
JOHN ROLFE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs J L Rolfe, Mr J Rolfe, Miss S A Rolfe, Mr J A Rolfe, Mr B W Rolfe & Miss M Wenger
Racing well recently. Last start won by 0.5 len at Nowra Bm58 April 5 over 1100m on a heavy track defeating Big Opinion with 57kg at $12. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Ardlethan Pic Trophy on March 21 over 1000m, 0.9 len behind Callie Cool with 66.5kg at $4.40. Multiple winner over this distance and consider.
8
Pink, Green Horseshoe And Armbands, Quartered Cap
2 4259x PUSHALOT
MATTHEW KELLEY
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
T Woods & Mrs J V Woods
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Gundagai Ctry Bm58 November 14 over 1400m, 3 len behind Snowy with 58.5kg at $19. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.25 len Wagga Riverside Ctry Cl1 August 4 over 1065m on heavy track defeating Witch Of November with 55kg at $8. Goes well when fresh and has winning claims.
5
BILLY OWEN
Black, Orange Stars, Sleeves And Cap
3 5381x ZOUCAT
MATTHEW KELLEY
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
E J Kelly
Dual acceptor. Resuming after a six months break. Not seen since winning by 2 len Sapphire Coast Mdn-Sw October 30 over 1200m defeating Casino Shaw with 57kg at $3.80. On debut fourth in a small field at Newcastle Mdn April 23 over 900m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Hawker Hall carrying 57kg at $9.50. Ready to run a forward race.
5
White, Red Sleeves And Cap
4 x619x BOURBON QUEEN
TOM WILSON
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 56.0KG
D J Reay, G J Reay, Miss D A Reay, M A Battenally, Mrs M Barker, R P Baker, P R Welch & J A Lojszczyk
First-up. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Gundagai Ctry Cl1 January 2 over 1400m, 6 len behind Freud with 55kg at $6.50. Previously first up; sixth of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw November 28 over 1000m, 7 len behind All Adore carrying 55.5kg at $31. Keep an eye on the betting moves.
4
MS ROBYN FREEMAN
Cream, Maroon Crowns, Maroon And White Diamond Sleeves And Cap
5 49591 SOHO SUSHI
PAT MURPHY
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
S M Jones, A D Barnett, L J Murphy & P W Murphy
Dual acceptor. At the latest run favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Goulburn Bm50 April 11 over 1100m defeating One Command with 58.5kg at $3.40. The start before that sat on the pace before fading 9th of 11 at Canberra 4yo+ Bm50 on April 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Showtime Maggie with 59.5kg at $14. Wide gate but can't be ruled out.
10
A LAYT
Black, Green And Red Band And Quartered Cap
6 455x3 CURLY BEND
ANTHONY WARREN
4YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
P J W Lyne, S M Cudmore, D K Lister, G B Bennett, B S Smith, Ms S D Ferguson, Mrs K A Carr, M S Smith, C L Schwager, A J Gibson, S W Zell, G R J Angus, R P Morrison & Drought Breaker Racing (Mgr: D K Lister)
Second run back. First-up after five months sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Moruya Cl1 on April 4 over 1010m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Pewter Pearl carrying 55.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Narromine Cl1 on October 18 over 1200m, 2 len behind Hard Too Impress with 56kg at $6. Fitter and worth following up.
7
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Yellow, Dark Blue Diamonds, Striped Sleeves And Cap
7 7x465 SHE'S THE KEY
SAM SHIRES
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
S Shires, H W Shires, D J Booth, B J Potts, R Hewson & Ms Z Castellaz-Faico
Most recently did the work up front then tired 5th of 10 at Goulburn Bm58 on April 11 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Royal Memory carrying 56kg at $11. The start before that 6th of 13 at Wagga Ctry Bm58 on March 29 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Moonlight Dream with 56.5kg at $18. Can turn the form around.
1
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Maroon, White Star And Stars Sleeves, Maroon And White Star Cap
8 01222 ZEEMA
FRANK CLEARY
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs S P Cleary, F S Cleary, P J Phillips, Mrs C M Phillips, A W Ingold, Ms J Svirinas, Ms S Donohoe, G F Robbins, B H Carney, Mrs C M Stahlhut & G A Helliar
Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Moruya Bm50 on April 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Selhurst Park with 59.5kg at $2.40. The start before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Cowra Bm58 on March 9 over 950m, 1.75 len behind Falcon Gold carrying 55.5kg at $13. Strong winning hope.
3
AMY MCLUCAS
Green And Purple Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
9 4696x WILLIAM
JOHN ROLFE
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs J L Rolfe, J Rolfe, Miss S A Rolfe, B W Rolfe, J A Rolfe, Miss M Wenger & W F Bridges
Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at this track Bm50 December 26 over 1200m, 7 len behind Human Shield with 60kg at $6. When resuming last campaign fourth of 7 at this track Bm58 November 11 over 900m, 3 len behind Shaft Attack carrying 57.5kg at $26. Would need to improve sharply.
2
DEEP SHANKER
Hot Pink, Light Blue Horseshoe And Horsehead, Light Blue Stars Sleeves, Quartered Cap
10 489x6 FLASH PIPER
JOHN L MORRISON
9YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
J L Morrison
Second run back. First-up after three months ran last in a small field at Nowra Ctry Cl1 on April 5 over 1000m, in the wet; 6 len behind Written By Lucy with 55kg at $81. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at this track Ctry Bm58 on October 27 over 1600m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Spurline with 55.5kg at $101. Others rate much better.
6
EMMA LY
White, Black And Lime Green Sash, Lime Green Sleeves And Cap
11 68167 DAULTON
GEORGIE BOUCHER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Miss G L Boucher, M J Flanagan & Mrs P G Clothier
Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 8 at Sapphire Coast Cl2 on April 13 over 1005m, 9 len behind Sunrise Ridge with 52kg at $101. Before that ran last in a small field at Hinnomunjie Pic-Trpy on March 7 over 1230m, 10 len behind Rebillyous carrying 63.5kg at $6. Not keen.
9
QUAYDE KROGH
Hot Pink, Emerald Green Lightning Bolt And Sleeves, Hot Pink Lightning Bolt