Nowra   15 Jun 2026
 
GOING: H(8)

COUNTRY MOTOR COMPANY BENCHMARK 66 HANDICAP 1600m

Track: Heavy 8   Clouds (Max: 17)   Rail: True.  

Solid tempo anticipated with Lightning Speed leading the way. SPIRITUALISTIC (3) has won two of her last three starts and stretches out to the 1600m today. Ploughed through the heavy going to salute over 1400m at this track as fav from the good draw. Tricky gate today and expected to run the trip. SOUL LADY (2) continued her consistent form when fourth last start at Wagga. She draws for a soft run. BRANNUM (5) nailed late when second two-back at Hawkesbury over this trip. Reared at the start at latest and settled last before making ground to run eighth over 1500m at Kembla Grange. Finds a winnable race and can get over from the draw. Each way. STAR BLING (7) rewarded for her consistency with a dominant win over 1605m at the Sapphire Coast in BM58 grade. Doesn't get the same map favours here but sure to be thereabouts. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box quinella 3,2,5,7.
1 24612 MISSILE LEADER
KEITH DRYDEN & LIBBY SNOWDEN
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 62.0KG
Ms P A Buchanan, M P Smith, R I Beswick & D G Garnier
At the latest run made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 14 at Wagga Bm82 on June 4 over 1400m, on heavy track; 1.2 len behind Future Fund with 53kg at $19. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Moruya Bm66 May 10 over 1425m defeating Caravanserai with 59kg at $7.50. Will not find this easy. Hard to have with the 60.5kg.
7
JESSICA BROOKES
Red And White Stripes, Pale Blue Sleeves, White Armbands And Cap
2 80344 SOUL LADY
JOE CLEARY
5YO  BLACK  MARE 61.0KG
Mrs S M Cleary, Mrs S P Cleary, Mrs K M Morrissey, Mrs S J Carney, Mrs T A Mitchell, Mrs A Hewson, Mrs N Mitchell, Miss E Wrona, Miss J Regan, Miss M Cleary, Mrs K Kay, Mrs H M Zappone, Mrs A L Johnston, Mrs D Vanduren, Miss K A Rutherford, Miss M Philpot, Mrs P Swan & Mrs M J McFarland
Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 14 at Wagga Bm82 on June 4 over 1400m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Future Fund carrying 55kg at $11. The race before that 4th of 9 at Queanbeyan Defencecup on May 17 over 1460m, 1.2 len behind Wal's Angels with 55kg at $5.50. In a suitable race and is sure to run well.
1
KEAGAN LATHAM
Black, Hot Pink Stars, Sleeves And Cap
3 x4161 SPIRITUALISTIC
MITCHELL BEER & GEORGE CARPENTER
4YO  GR/B  MARE 60.0KG
Darby Racing, Mrs R Beal, Dinosaur Cult, S Georgallis, Iris Rose Racing, JT5 Racing, Mrs K Keane, D J Lovelock, Mrs B E Pettigrew, W L Ruthenberg, J R Saltmarsh, A Smith, The Bay Racing, Darby Racing Astara, J W Robinson, M J Pound, J Pettigrew, V Ernst
At the latest run favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at this track Bm66 May 24 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Omnic with 58kg at $3.50. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Illawarra Grange Cond Bm68 on May 5 over 1450m, 6 len behind Audenzia with 55kg at $13. Expected to measure up over the 1600m.
6
ADAM FARRAGHER
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
4 7x120 KINDAMAGIC
MITCHELL MALONEY-STONE
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 58.0KG
A Maloney-Stone, M Maloney-Stone, G P Maloney, Mrs P A Maloney, Mrs L M Moreing, T V Moreing, G P Schofield, Mrs J E Schofield, M J P Knight, Mrs V A Knight, Ms W A Dalton & L J P Scarsi
Last start second last of 11 at Randwick 3yo Bm72 (71) on May 23 over 1800m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Agent Zero carrying 52.5kg at $101. The run before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Canberra Cl1-Sw on May 8 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Agent Zero with 56kg at $8. Has ability and can return to form in this easier race.
6
BLAIKE MCDOUGALL
Navy Blue, Hot Pink Sleeves, White Cap
5 33828 BRANNUM
THERESA BATEUP
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Tiree Holdings (Mgr: J H Harding)
Last start got back early 8th of 11 at Kembla Grange Mid Cl1 on June 2 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Autumn Blonde with 58kg at $5. The run before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Hawkesbury Mid Cl1 on May 21 over 1600m, on heavy track; neck behind Polo carrying 56kg at $26. Very fit and sure to run well in this company.
7
AMY MCLUCAS
Brown, Pink Spots And Cap
6 33472 LIGHTNING SPEED
TODD SMART
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
J J Fish, Positive Punters (Mgr: M Smith), P J Seary, N B Huby, PMBS Punting (Mgr: Mrs B J Smith), D A Charles, M K Palmer, M B Ryan, T P Orlizki & A J Van Der Berg
Last start 2nd in a small field at Canberra Acton Bm60 on May 22 over 1280m, 3 len behind Girls Weekend with 60.5kg at $3.20. Before that 7th of 10 at Wagga Cl3 on May 1 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Wear The Crown carrying 56kg at $10. Cannot enthuse over this distance.
2
SAIRYN FAWKE
Navy Blue, JJJ Racing Logo, White Sleeves, Light Blue Armbands, Light Blue Cap, Navy Blue Star
7 53331 STAR BLING
NICK OLIVE
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
N J Olive
Racing well recently. Last start won by 1.5 len at Sapphire Coast Ctry Bm58 June 7 over 1605m in soft going defeating Shyamalan with 59.5kg at $5.50. Before that 3rd of 12 at Moruya Bm58 on May 10 over 1650m, 0.9 len behind Exceed Success with 59.5kg at $8.50. Can make it two on the trot.
5
SHAUN GUYMER
Dark Blue, Red Disc And Armbands
8 6x760 MORE MISCHIEF
AMANDA TURNER
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Ms A Turner & M G Poletti
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 13 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on May 16 over 1500m, slow going 6 len behind Hush Hush with 53kg at $31. Before that 6th of 12 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on April 29 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Magical Moments carrying 55kg at $61. Others rate better.
3
WINONA COSTIN
Purple, Pale Blue Sash
9 64856 SWEET TREATS
DANIELLE SEIB
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Champion Thoroughbreds(J P Abrahams),Dalanna Bloodstock (J P Abrahams), Tyreek Holdings (J P Abrahams), G Seto, Red Eye No 2 (A C Hughes), D Dickson, Mrs K L Stafford, T Stafford, S J Brown, J G Codner, Dream Team (Mgr:A Bognar), Mrs D L Fisher,T S Fisher,W S Simpson & Thug Thoroughbreds (C D Hands)
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 8 at Queanbeyan Cl3 on May 17 over 1600m, 2 len behind Hardazhell carrying 55kg at $2.70. The race before that 5th of 14 at Wagga Qots Bm66 on May 1 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Rosie's Prophecy with 57.5kg at $13. Needs to lift.
8
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Red, White Champion Thoroughbreds Logo And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
10 87x75 BEAUER
PAUL MURRAY
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Murray Livestock Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs D E Murray)
Third-up today. Not raced for 36 days. First-up raced on the pace before fading 7th of 9 at Coffs Harbour Bm82 (Bm80) on April 24 over 1300m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Baby Ryan with 55kg at $41. Second run from a spell 5th of 11 at Moruya Bm66 on May 10 over 1425m, 2 len behind Missile Leader with 55kg at $12. One for the exotics.
3
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Dark Blue, Yellow Hoops, Yellow Sleeves, Purple Cap
11 x1882 MAMMA MIA
JOHN P THOMPSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs M Mazurkiewicz & Mrs H N O Tang
Most recently second last of 9 at Warwick Farm Grad Bm68 on May 20 over 1600m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Spice Prawn carrying 54kg at $31. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at Kembla Grange Cl1 on April 29 over 1300m, 4 len behind Ascot Green carrying 55kg at $41. This looks a stern test.
6
ALYSHA COLLETT
Emerald Green, Black Lightning Bolt, Halved Sleeves, Green Cap, Black Lightning Bolt
12 0x509 ULYSSES BLUE
TERRY ROBINSON
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
M J Lill, Mrs J H Lill, Ms M A Miller & T Robinson
Last start 9th of 15 at Rosehill Highway-C3 Sw on May 30 over 1500m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Moon Sweeper with 55.5kg at $101. The start before that 11th of 13 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on May 16 over 1500m, slow going 9 len behind Hush Hush carrying 55kg at $51. One for the exotics.
4
J PENZA
White, Maroon Diamond Band, Striped Sleeves And Cap