Mount Gambier   10 Jun 2026
 
GOING: H(9)

Sportsbet Benchmark 58 Handicap 1400m

Track: HVY9   Rain (Max: 16)   Rail: +3m Entire .  

From wide gates Hard Leaf and Shaddap can push forward and contest the lead. IN THAT MODE (1) is ticking along superbly now and lines up beautifully back to this level off a 39-day freshen. Drops back to a winning trip and has been kept up to the mark with a trial in between. Has to carry the big weight but draws the A1 and looks the one to beat. HARD LEAF (2) bounced back sharply here last time when scoring by a head over this trip. Drawn sticky but deserves following up. SUPREME THUNDER (8) finally got his reward for a string of strong runs here last time when driving hard down the outside to win. Can settle closer this time and looks another good chance. I AM RALPH (9) is building nicely and is open to further improvement fourth-up. Not dismissing. SUGGESTED PLAY: In That Mode to win.
1 84113 IN THAT MODE
LUKE O'CONNOR
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
L G O'Connor & Green Anchor (Mgr: E J Welsh)
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 39-day let-up. Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 15 at Morphettville Bm70 on May 2 over 1800m, slow going 1.0 len behind Wine Barron with 56kg at $7. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.75 len at Gawler Bm62 April 24 over 1500m defeating Wine Barron with 57.5kg at $9. Major player back to this level.
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JACKSON MURPHY
Red, White Stars Sleeves, White Cap, Red Star
2 13641 HARD LEAF
STEPHEN THEODORE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
L B Gerloff, Mrs L F Gerloff, S A Frew, S Koeroessy, Mrs F Koeroessy, M A Watt, Ms J L Carlaw, Ms C M White, B P White & Mrs K Carrison
Recent form sound. Most recently favourite; won by a head at this track 0-54 May 22 over 1400m in soft going defeating Melissa Kate with 60kg at $2.45. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Port Augusta Bm56 on April 26 over 1498m, 17 len behind Explicable with 60kg at $2.70. Great chance to make it back-to-back successes.
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HARRY GRACE
Pink, Yellow Diamond Braces
3 98x14 ROYAL INFERENCE
PETER CHOW
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms J E MacKenzie, Miss A K Chow, Miss S A Chow, Miss G Chow, S A Bishop, M Jess, S Ryan, Mrs K A Lenehan, J W Chow, Mrs M T Chow, N L Mccullagh & Mrs S R Ryan
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming won by a nose at Ararat Cg&E 0 - 56 May 9 over 1300m on a rain affected track defeating Squagaga carrying 59.5kg at $7. Second run from a spell raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 13 at this track 0-60 on May 22 over 1550m, slow going 4 len behind Scenic Host with 60kg at $7. Among the key each-way hopes.
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MELISSA JULIUS
Green, Blue Braces, Yellow Armbands And Cap
4 x1590 THE BIG WHEEL
SCOTT IRLAM
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
S C Irlam & Miss M Irlam
Most recently ran last of 13 at Morphettville Parks Cg&E Bm64 on May 16 over 1250m, slow going 11 len behind Snallygaster carrying 55.5kg at $21. Before that second last of 10 at Bordertown Bm66 on May 1 over 1100m, 4 len behind Zatanna with 59kg at $5. Not this time.
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JEMMA GUTTE
White, Black Star, Red And Black Braces And Armbands, Red Cap
5 1240x PRICILLA'S CHOICE
ROSLYN DAY
6YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Ms R G Day
Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 13 at Morphettville Bm68 February 7 over 1200m, 11 len behind Thunder Shoc carrying 55kg at $61. Previously first up; 13th of 15 at Morphettville F&M Bm62 November 4 over 1200m, soft track; 7 len behind Startide carrying 58kg at $31. Will take great benefit from this run.
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ASHVIN GOINDASAMY
Red With Black Club, White Sleeves, Red And White Quartered Cap
6 06533 SHADDAP
GARY BOYCE
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
G Boyce
Form hard to fault. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track Bm58 on May 22 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Naralinga with 58kg at $8.50. Before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Wellington Bm58 on April 10 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Call Me Terry with 60.5kg at $3.40. Each-way hope.
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ALYSHA WARREN
Royal Blue, 3 White Chevrons
7 x3361 SPIKE ALMIGHTY
SHARNI JULIAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
S M Julian
Last start came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Horsham Mdn-Sw May 19 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Magic Machine carrying 59.5kg at $13. The race before that 6th of 12 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on May 9 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Hot Stepping Hippy carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. Holds some claims.
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CAMPBELL RAWILLER
Turquoise, Black Motif, White Armbands And Quartered Cap
8 23541 SUPREME THUNDER
JAMIE OPPERMAN
8YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
S J Creek, Mrs B L Creek, Mrs P M Creek, B P Creek, P B Mitchell, B P Mitchell, C A Clogg, R J Norton, V Versace, Mrs R F Opperman, Mrs A P Gaffney, W Gaffney, B J O'brien, Mrs R O'brien, R C Rees, Mrs S Rees, M A Ryan & J J Maloney
Form hard to fault. Most recently won by 0.9 len at this track 0-54 May 22 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Toes In First carrying 60kg at $5.50. The run before that 4th of 11 at Bordertown 0-54 on May 1 over 1550m, 1.75 len behind Everythingisautumn carrying 60kg at $5. Can go on with it.
4
JACOB OPPERMAN
Black And White Checks, Red Sash, Sleeves And Cap
9 5x443 I AM RALPH
SARAH RUTTEN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss S Rutten, P A B Simpson, Mrs M R Bosher, Dack Kee Friday (Mgr: A Adams), Mrs J A O'Conner, Mrs K E O'loughlin, Ms N F O'Loughlin, A J Hall & A K Simpson
Most recently 3rd of 9 at Balaklava Cl1 on May 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; nose behind Safe Bet carrying 59.5kg at $12. Before that 4th of 11 at Bordertown Bm58 on May 1 over 1300m, 4 len behind See Ya Later Baby carrying 59.5kg at $4.80. Peaking now and is up to this.
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D TOURNEUR
Green And Pink Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
10 502x4 SWEATER GIRL
MELODY CUNNINGHAM
4YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
J Fiteni
Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 12 at Echuca F&M Bm56 on May 11 over 1300m, slow going 2.5 len behind Zuppa Inglese with 61kg at $8. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Werribee Bm66 on December 7 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Princess Toro carrying 56kg at $31. Is a genuine each-way hope.
3
WILL PRICE
Silver, Black Checked Sash, Cerise Sleeves, Star Cap
11 2x065 HIGH GARDEN
AARON BAIN & NED TAYLOR
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
A Bain, Club Sports Syndications, B McKay, S J ADAM, Baloo Syndicate, G A Bishop, Clare Hotel, Dirty Dozen Racing, B P Fitzgerald, Glamorous Girls Racing, J L Harris, T Hoare, L J Jones, D Molloy, B Rafanelli, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, J M Szczurko, Vanguardians, J A Williams & D Wright
Last start 5th of 14 at Mildura Bm56 on May 24 over 1400m, 6 len behind Dirnaseer carrying 58.5kg at $17. The race before that 6th of 12 at Murray Bridge Bm58 on May 6 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Make Me A Star carrying 58.5kg at $10. Prefer others.
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BROOKE KING
White, Black Club, Royal Blue Sleeves
12 x4994 FIABESCA
DAVID ALDRIDGE
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs K J Aldridge, B Jaques, Mrs S D Jaques, C De Michele & J De Michele
Last start 4th of 9 at Balaklava Cl1 on May 20 over 1400m, slow going head behind Safe Bet carrying 56.5kg at $4.20. The run before that 9th of 11 at Gawler F&M Bm56 on April 24 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Artissi with 59.5kg at $5.50. SCRATCHED.
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KAYLA CROWTHER
Red, White Striped Sleeves And White Cap
13 690x0 SHEEZ ELEGANT
CLINT MARSHALL
4YO  BLACK  MARE 56.0KG
SCT Syndications Pink Series, Miss M Costa, Ms J Butterworth, Mrs K Christie, Mrs J M Parker, Ms A L Barr, Mrs B Alimov, Mrs C Felmingham, A F Clarke, Miss S M Diaz, Mrs R M Hall, Rosies Girls, T Parmenter, I C Turbet, J A Turner, Ms S A Grayland, LAPD, Tarkarri, K Steinkellner & Mrs S Martin
Second-up. First-up after seven months second last of 14 at Ararat F&M 0 - 56 on May 9 over 1300m, slow going 11 len behind Break The Taboo with 60kg at $26. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Moe 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 19 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Surfin' Bird with 56kg at $3. No easier this time and happy to leave out.
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C J MACREDMOND
Royal Blue, White Stars And Sleeves, Gold Stars, Red Cap, White Star
14 91743 AMBUSHED
CRAIG STEWART
4YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
C N Stewart, L Wadsley, G R Davies, Mrs K P Davies, J Peters, J A Varcoe, R Wilson, Ms G M Wadsley, B S FORREST, B D Schloithe, D B Smith, L Kent & Mrs S L Landon
Returns from a 32-day let-up. Most recently sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 14 at Ararat F&M 0 - 56 on May 9 over 1300m, slow going 5.5 len behind Break The Taboo with 59.5kg at $26. The race before that 4th of 9 at Penola 0-56 on April 5 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Poetic Whisper with 57.5kg at $17. Each-way chance.
7
A J STEAD
Emerald Green, Silver Stars, Quartered Cap
15 376x0 SUENAMI ROSE
LIBBY HALLIDAY
5YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs L Halliday, D Sturges & D Doyle
Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 14 at this track 0-54 on May 22 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Hard Leaf carrying 56.5kg at $41. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Balaklava Cl1 on October 1 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Omaha Dawn carrying 55kg at $31. That run was a bit plain so prefer her later on.
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DYLAN CABOCHE
Orange, Navy Blue Checked Sash And Sleeves, Orange Lightning Bolts Sleeves, Quartered Cap
16 62009 FRIDAY FOLLY
STEPHEN LENEHAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
S Lenehan, Mrs A M Lenehan, W L Collihole, R Grieger, Mrs V L Lenehan & Miss O Lenehan
Last start ran last of 9 at Horsham F&M Bm56 on May 19 over 1200m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Olivia's Scandal with 57kg at $20. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 14 at Ararat 0 - 56 on May 9 over 1600m, slow going 10 len behind Fashion Fighter with 56kg at $41. Take on trust.
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Purple, Silver Star And Sleeves, Purple Seams, Silver Cap