Sale   10 Jun 2026
 
GOING: H(8)

Ian Rees Life Member C,G&E BM66 Handicap 1400m

Track: Heavy 8   Rain (Max: 18)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 6.54)  

Genuine tempo from Stay Silent leading Verona Rupes. GARNACHO (11) has three placings from five outings this prep and last start finished a nose from the winner in second over 1600m at Pakenham. Drawn well and should be right there again. STAY SILENT (1) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1600m at Pakenham, beaten just 1.3 lengths. Drawn wide but rolls forward and has claims. GALLANT PRINCE (7) has placed in his past couple, well backed last start at Pakenham on similarly wet ground, getting into third. He won't need to improve much more. VERONA RUPES (10) resumes with the peaks to win, albeit over a bit further, watch the betting. SUGGESTED PLAY: Garnacho to win.
1 52183 STAY SILENT
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Bennett Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: N P Bennett), Armac (Mgr: Mrs D Arnel), Bennett Racing Paulita (Mgr: N P Bennett), D Phillips, M Buckley, M V Broadhead & J G Falcke
At the latest run rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 7 at Pakenham Bm70 on May 29 over 1600m, in the wet; 1.3 len behind Promised Land with 58.5kg at $6.50. The race before that struggled in the run home; 8th of 16 at Warrnambool Bm70 on May 6 over 1400m, in the wet; 6 len behind Dantooine with 57.5kg at $14. Should give a strong sight.
8
EMILY POZMAN
Black, Orange Checks, Bennett Racing Logo, White Checked Sleeves, Checked Cap
2 165x1 RED ON RED
JOHN PASCOE
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
J A Pascoe, P J Morgan, Mrs S L Morgan, Mrs K Witt, D Witt, J S Tulloch, Miss J B Schmidt, G Hill, Mrs M A Hill, J Hill, S L Briggs, J Hall & D J Pascoe
Second run back. First-up after six months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.5 len at Sandown-Lakeside 0-66 May 31 over 1600m in heavy going defeating Hoodys Horse carrying 59.5kg at $16. Previously second-up 4th of 13 at this track Bm64 on July 6 over 1600m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Makdane with 60kg at $31. Chance again.
1
J MASKIELL
Burgundy And White Stripes, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
3 14x66 MASTERFUL
ENVER JUSUFOVIC
7YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Miss L Williams
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming got back early 6th of 12 at Pakenham Bm66 on May 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Legio Ten carrying 59kg at $21. Second-up 6th of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on May 31 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Silent Shares carrying 59.5kg at $9.50. Place hope.
14
LACHLAN NEINDORF
White, Red Sash, White, Red And Black Hooped Sleeves, White, Red And Black Spots Cap
4 7x436 SULEK
DOMINIC SUTTON
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Sutton Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: D E A Sutton), S Chappell, S Andrew, N Sutton, Monument Hill (Mgr: G P Theodore) & T Askew
Most recently 6th of 11 at Flemington 3yo Hcp on May 16 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Concord Connie with 56.5kg at $13. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Bendigo in the LR Bdgo Guineas on May 2 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Gold Coast Belle with 57kg at $31. An inside barrier is a big advantage. Very well suited here.
2
CRAIG WILLIAMS
Black, Orange Vee, Hooped Sleeves
5 917x1 THINXZO
DANNY O'BRIEN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Starblue Racing 16 (A Senechaud), Back Bar Racing (R Harvey), M Gatt, D Sudomirski, C D Charteris, C L Tangey, D S Smart, S B Mitchell, S T P Dogland Syndicate (J Sherren), P G Galvin, C R Purcell, M Russo, J C Maurilli-Pullin, A H H Lau, Coastriff (J Haydon), A Demetriou & Pritchers (K Pritchard)
Second run back. First-up after five months settled well back; won by 0.8 len at Seymour Bm62 May 21 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Proven Soul carrying 60.5kg at $15. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on September 14 over 1411m, 1.3 len behind Touchdown with 59.5kg at $8.50. In the money when second up in the past and can add to that record today.
4
DAMIEN THORNTON
White, Navy Blue Horsehead With Star, Navy Blue Sleeves And Cap, White Tassel
6 12510 VIANARRA
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms N Young, Mrs D W Dormer, Mrs S Juratowitch, Ms D Pope, Ms A Frawley, Miss A Burgess, Mrs C O'dea, Mrs R Sharp, Mrs B Ramsdale, Ms L Kakos, Mrs K Spillane, Mrs L Barry, Mrs C Felmingham, Mrs R Schultz, Miss G Sharp, Mrs R Jacobs, Miss F Deguara, Mrs L Rumble, Chelsar & Love A Vino
Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 16 at Warrnambool Bm70 on May 6 over 1400m, in the wet; 20 len behind Dantooine with 58.5kg at $31. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Geelong Bm62 April 1 over 1500m defeating Simply Outrageous with 60.5kg at $11. Needs best.
9
C NEWITT
Royal Blue, Red Stripe, Royal Blue, Purple And Red Striped Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap, Red Star
7 5x423 GALLANT PRINCE
CLAYTON DOUGLAS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Clayton Douglas Racing, Mrs M Wilson, T A Wilson, R P G C Syndicate (Mgr: G R Wilson), A Macnee, G Blundy, C D Arnott, R B Tayler, I Paton, Mrs L Tsardakas, Sloppy Racing, Miss R M J Shea, G J McCraw, P Donald, Dr S A Watts, Mrs D Watts, R Gaud, R D Loffler & B Sims
Recent form sound. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Pakenham 0 - 66 on May 29 over 1400m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Blue Bandit carrying 59kg at $3.20. The race before that 2nd of 14 at Warrnambool Bm62 on May 7 over 1300m, on a wet track; 2 len behind The Narrator with 61kg at $9.50. Best form measures up and he looks a solid chance.
10
BEN ALLEN
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Pink And White Lightning Bolts Sleeves And Cap, Royal Blue Pom Pom
8 13x25 GOLDEN SPRITZ
JULIUS SANDHU
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
J Sandhu, HMB Capital Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs S Cummings) & L M M Feron
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 2nd in a small field at Cranbourne 0 - 66 on April 24 over 1200m, neck behind Quebeck with 59kg at $1.90. Last start 5th of 8 at Bendigo Cl1 on May 13 over 1300m, 4 len behind Clevor Trever carrying 60kg at $5.50. Can bounce back.
7
CAITLIN HOLLOWOOD
Green, Orange Star, Orange And Green Stars Sleeves And Cap
9 18x52 QUEENSBURY
JOHN MOLONEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms J C Sampson
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up second last in a small field at Geelong Bm62 on May 1 over 1243m, 3 len behind Celtics carrying 61kg at $13. Second-up raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Pakenham 0 - 66 on May 29 over 1400m, on a wet track; 1.75 len behind Blue Bandit carrying 58.5kg at $9. Unlikely to threaten.
13
BEAU MERTENS
Black, Purple Cross Of Lorraine And Sleeves, Old Gold Cap
10 x907x VERONA RUPES
PATRICK PAYNE
4YO  GR/BL  GELDING 58.0KG
B Fensling, Mrs H Fensling, Miss R Fensling, Miss E Fensling & Ms K Fensling
Resumes after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Bm66 February 4 over 1500m, 6 len behind Watersports with 59.5kg at $21. When resuming last campaign ninth of 12 at Warrnambool Bm66 December 31 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Didn't Miss Many carrying 60kg at $21. In the mix.
6
BILLY EGAN
Red, Emerald Green Checked Band, Royal Blue Sleeves, Emerald Green Vees, Checked Cap
11 52352 GARNACHO
EMMA-LEE & DAVID BROWNE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Sparta Racing (Mgr: D S Browne) & T E Woodman
Last start 2nd of 7 at Pakenham Bm70 on May 29 over 1600m, on a wet track; nose behind Promised Land with 55.5kg at $7.50. The start before that 5th of 10 at Pakenham Bm66 on May 15 over 1600m, slow going 1.5 len behind Maldini with 58kg at $18. Maps nicely and has claims.
3
JYE MCNEIL
Yellow, Purple Sleeves And Cap, Yellow Pom Pom
12 10x8 KEEP THINKING
JASON WARREN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
J Warren, K Warren, B Mogg, S Halchenko, TFM Racing (T Mccann), A Morrison, J Dunemann, L Luca, M Luca, The Peanut Gallery (S Villinger), Dr K Farrell, M Butts, J Maurilli-Pullin, J Barrand, M Barrand, C M Crew (S Murphy), S Crameri, I W T B Fillies (F Razga), Caz's Crew (S Murphy) & Uput (A Allsop)
Second run back. First-up after 11 months eased back early on 8th of 12 at this track 0-62 on May 17 over 1419m, 7 len behind Lil Orlov with 60kg at $26. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Bm64 on July 9 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Legacy Bay carrying 59.5kg at $41. No easier this time and not likely to threaten.
2
THOMAS STOCKDALE
Yellow And Navy Blue Stripes, Stars Cap
13 090x5 LOTTAROC
DAVID NOONAN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
J V Joiner, N J Noonan & T J Noonan
Second run back. First-up after eight months 5th of 12 at Mornington Bm56 on May 25 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Zamparini Spirit with 60kg at $61. Previously second-up second last of 11 at Bendigo Elmore Cup on June 14 over 1600m, slow going 12 len behind Promised Land with 59.5kg at $21. Needs something easier.
5
DYLAN DEAN
Royal Blue And Orange Seams, Orange Pom Pom
14 x6231 RECYCLE KING
SCOTT CAMERON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
L Cheng
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 40 day let-up. Most recently was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a head at Geelong Mdn-Sw May 1 over 1243m defeating Menzies Creek with 59.5kg at $10. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 19 over 1113m, 1.3 len behind Rock Glory with 59.5kg at $5. Could go on with it.
7
J MOTT
Pink, Black Braces And Cap
15 5x80x PRIDE OF GALWAY
CATHERINE MARTINDALE
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
Miss C A Martindale & B G Stockdale
First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 14 at Moe Bm56 January 25 over 1200m, 9 len behind Southern Crescent carrying 63.5kg at $201. First up last campaign eighth of 10 at Moe Bm62 December 14 over 1200m, 9 len behind El Tercero carrying 61kg at $41. Prefer to see how he returns.
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A MC CABE
Maroon, White Bow Tie And Armbands, Quartered Cap