Muswellbrook 26 Jul 2026
GOING: G(4)
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VIATEK NSW BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1280m Track: Good 4 Clear (Max: 17) Rail: True . |
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A strong tempo is assured with La Potenza and Narrative leading the charge. LIKA REMI (10) in career best form and chasing her third straight win today. Returned from a let-up when she swamped them late for a comfortable win over 1004m at Port Macquarie. Looks ready for this trip and gets the right set-up again. VARUNI (11) lightly raced filly who returns for her second prep. Went out a winner with a sharp victory over this track and trip last October. Fitted with the two trials and looks set for a good campaign. JENNI LA ROCK (9) drifted back early and failed to make an impression second-up with a battling fifth over 1300m at Scone. Second run for the new yard and keep safe. NUGGET SMART (17) going better than his recent runs suggest. Goes into the exotics. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 10,11,9.
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ROCK EMPEROR
SCOTT SINGLETON 3YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Shaky Bloodstock (Mgr: K H Grant) Resuming. Not seen since winning post a big 3.5 len win. Quirindi Ctry Mdn-Sw April 28 over 1200m defeating Northfire carrying 58.5kg at $2.25. On debut third of 12 at Tamworth Ctry Mdn-Sw April 10 over 1000m, 2 len behind Putinacall with 58.5kg at $3.40. Might be better off following this run. |
11 MIKAYLA WEIR |
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COELLA
CASSANDRA STUMMER 5YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Miss C E Stummer & Ms K M Northey Second run back. First-up after nine months ran second last of 12 at Scone Ctry Cl3 on July 10 over 1100m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Occult with 55kg at $13. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Mudgee Ctry Bm66 on September 7 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Earl Of Bantry with 57.5kg at $4.60. No easier this time and looks tested again. |
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I AM BRAVE
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN 4YO B/BR MARE 59.0KG Ms K A Fawcett, Ralph Johns Family (Mgr: G R Johns), K B Wells, Mrs S R Wells, D J Sommer, Mrs C J Sewell, L J Sewell, Black Type Bloodstock (Mgr: A C Martin) & D Robbins Third-up today. Resuming from last on the turn 6th of 8 at Kembla Grange Cl1 on June 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Diacon with 56kg at $6.50. Second run from a spell ran second last in a small field at Gosford Mid Cl1 on July 9 over 1200m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Serinda with 57kg at $2.35. Not a great draw again but able to play a big role. |
16 AARON BULLOCK |
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JUPITER HILLS
LIAM RUDDY 4YO B/BR MARE 59.0KG Tank Assets Pty Ltd At the latest run ran second last of 11 at Scone Bm66 on July 10 over 1400m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Arapawa with 56.5kg at $31. Before that ran second last of 9 at Doomben Bm65 on June 24 over 1660m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Golden Eyes with 54.5kg at $41. Likely to struggle again. |
6 ADAM FARRAGHER |
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WANDJAD
WAYNE WILKES 6YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Ms J R Baker Second run back. First-up after seven months got back early 7th of 12 at Scone Ctry Cl3 on July 10 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Occult carrying 55kg at $13. Previously second-up got back early 8th of 14 at Rosehill Highway-C3 on October 11 over 1500m, 4 len behind Adolphus with 54kg at $31. Faces a tough task. |
11 A GIBBONS |
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DIVINE TIMING
RICHARD COLLETT 3YO BAY FILLY 59.0KG R D Collett, L B Crockford, W E Bryson, S P Donovan, C N Avis, Mrs J T Sims, M I Brady & G M Miles Second-up. First-up after five months won by a nose at Goulburn Mdn-Sw June 22 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Home Missile with 57kg at $3.20. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Kembla Grange Super Mdn-Sw on January 10 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Watson with 55.5kg at $6. Heading the right way and should measure up again. |
2 A CALDER |
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LA POTENZA
BRETT & GEORGIE CAVANOUGH 3YO BAY FILLY 59.0KG Greenwich Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: G J Perry) Resumes after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign third of 12 at Dubbo Cl1 March 6 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Bolo Miss with 57.5kg at $3. When resuming last campaign second of 10 at this track Mdn January 13 over 1280m, soft track; a head behind Magurtz carrying 56kg at $2.25. Expecting a strong return. |
3 M BELL |
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SURF SONIC
KAREN OUTTRIM 9YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG M J Parkes & Mrs K G Outtrim At the latest run eased back early on 6th of 8 at Hawkesbury Mid Bm64 on July 19 over 1300m, slow going 4.5 len behind Last Druid with 55kg at $151. The start before that ran last of 10 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on July 2 over 1600m, on a slow track; 17 len behind Satono Jasmine carrying 55kg at $151. Well placed and can do much better. |
12 LEE MAGORRIAN |
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JENNI LA ROCK
RODNEY NORTHAM 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG W J Gardner, Johnny Rock Racing (Mgr: D J Warat), C D Mcalpine, C J Russell, C Barlow, C J Daniels, J A Richardson, M D Bates, G R Gardner, R Richardson, Mrs R M Gardner, Miss A M Gardner, A J Robertson, B Barlow, Ms R Bennett & A T Leathem Last start 5th of 9 at Scone Cl1 on July 10 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Avista carrying 56.5kg at $26. The run before that 4th of 12 at Ballarat Synthetic F&M Bm56 on June 16 over 1100m, 3 len behind Brave Carol carrying 59kg at $11. Expected to finish much closer. |
5 AARON BULLOCK |
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LIKA REMI
STEVE HODGE 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Miss S K Daley, Mrs J Daley & S J Hodge Chasing a hat-trick. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 1.1 len at Port Macquarie Bm50 July 4 over 1004m in soft going defeating Brazen Brando carrying 60.5kg at $7.50. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a long-neck at Tuncurry Bm50 May 9 over 1305m in heavy going defeating Seething Chuck carrying 58.5kg at $4.80. Winning prospects enhanced by the favourable alley. |
2 SERG LISNYY |
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VARUNI
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 3YO BAY FILLY 58.0KG Australian Bloodstock, M Pitt, J Ashcroft, F J Elmer, M C Elmer, J T Barry, J M Rice, Keeping Schtum (Mgr: C O'Loughlin), W F Butler, Mrs L R Young, B J Kirkbride, T J Dryburgh, The Bow Pair, J Lyon, Kramerica Industries, J J O'hearn, D J Van Velden, R O'Brien, Mrs E Pitkin & Ready to Pick Resuming. Not seen since winning won by 1.75 len this track Mdn October 6 over 1280m defeating Crudo carrying 55kg at $1.50. On debut third of 11 at Scone F&M Mdn-Sw September 2 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Nepo Baby with 55.5kg at $3.90. Everything points to a bright return. |
1 RORY HUTCHINGS |
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SHIRLEY'S TRIBUTE
PETER SNOWDEN 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG D J Bergin Second-up. First-up after three months got back early 8th of 10 at Canberra Acton Cl1 on June 26 over 1080m, 10 len behind I Show Speed carrying 56.5kg at $26. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at Goulburn Cl1 on March 22 over 1300m, slow going 12 len behind Hazel Jean carrying 55.5kg at $31. No easier this time and is likely to struggle. |
10 MITCH STAPLEFORD |
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NOT MEE
CAMERON CROCKETT 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG J A Benson, Miss L Smith, Mrs M Benson, J Benson, Miss M Benson & N Harvey Most recently won by 2.25 len at Tamworth Mdn-Sw July 17 over 1200m defeating Tamieka Warrior with 57kg at $6.50. The start before that faded in the straight 7th of 13 at Tamworth Mdn on June 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Lyon carrying 56.5kg at $31. Rates highly. |
10 ASHLEY MORGAN |
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LEICA QUEEN
PETER H BLOOMFIELD 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Denbrook Thoroughbreds, Mrs J A Anshaw, Mrs L A Curran & J F Curran Second-up. First-up after seven months 8th of 11 at this track Ctry Bm58 on July 7 over 1000m, slow going 5.5 len behind Star Whisperer carrying 56kg at $41. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on September 15 over 1000m, 8 len behind Mic Drop with 55kg at $81. Will need this run. |
11 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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BE GUIDED
BEN BLAY 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG B J Blay, K L Roots, Mrs K R Rieck, L N Rieck, Miss B M Langdon, Ms I E Wilson, G W C Langdon, Ms K M Blay, J W Scobie & D E Tout Third-up today. First-up 7th of 12 at Tamworth Ctry Bm58 on June 26 over 1000m, slow going 5 len behind Kakoda with 56kg at $31. Last start 8th of 10 at Dubbo Ctry Bm58 on July 13 over 1100m, slow going 5 len behind Palentino Swinger carrying 56.5kg at $12. Will need plenty of improvement to feature. |
6 D DILLON |
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COMMANDER MEROO
JEREMY GASK 9YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG M J Abdallah & J W McCabe Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 12 at Narromine Bm58 on June 22 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 0.8 len behind Honey Slider with 55kg at $5.50. The run before that 5th of 11 at Strathalbyn Bm62 on April 29 over 1350m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Global Turn carrying 54kg at $41. Impressed last start. In the mix. |
8 IZZY NEALE |
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NUGGET SMART
BEN BLAY 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG B J Blay, K L Roots, J W Scobie, Ms K M Blay, Ms T A Foley, N Gillard, G J Thoms & Ms G R Holloway Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 12 at Narromine Bm58 on June 22 over 1100m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind River Rogue carrying 56kg at $19. Last start 6th of 12 at Dubbo Ctry Bm58 on July 13 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Torendosetta with 55.5kg at $17. Has been racing well. Among the chances. |
4 GABRIELLE JOHNSTON |
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BROGANS CREEK
TOBY PRACEY 9YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG G Maher, R M Maher, Miss A L Dimasi, W J Mann, Mrs R Mann, Mrs L M Spackman, C Derwent, G E Spackman & Mrs M Shumack Most recently raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 10 at Dubbo Ctry Bm58 on July 13 over 1100m, slow going 8 len behind Palentino Swinger with 57kg at $12. The run before that 11th of 13 at Scone Ctry Bm58 on June 9 over 1300m, slow going 8 len behind Ode So Much with 56kg at $61. Doubt he will offer up too much of a challenge to the top few. |
7 JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES |
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NARRATIVE
KRISSIE SIMPKINS 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG K l Simpkins At the latest run ran last of 12 at Dubbo Ctry Bm58 on July 13 over 1100m, slow going 8 len behind Torendosetta carrying 52.5kg at $101. Before that 6th of 10 at Wean Pic Cl2t on July 11 over 1200m, 6 len behind Risk Assessment carrying 68kg at $21. Others preferred. |
9 ANNA WEATHERLAKE |
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FIREALARM
DAMIEN SMITH 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG J A Waters & J Waters Dual acceptor. Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Tuncurry Cl1-Sw April 18 over 2105m, soft track; 10 len behind Redadel carrying 56kg at $10. Previously first up; fifth of 9 at Bowraville Cl1 September 20 over 1000m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Miss Molokai with 55kg at $21. Prefer him later on. |
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