Dubbo   06 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

EVERGREEN TURF | ELITE SAND & SOIL SHOWCASE BENCHMARK 82 HANDICAP 1400m

Track: Soft 6   Rain (Max: 15)   Rail: True.  

Rhythm Is A Dancer and Macchina Volante will settle forward and can set a moderate tempo. Tough way to end the day. MEDINAH (10) returned from a let-up when closing off strongly after blowing the start to finish a respectable fifth over 1400m at Mudgee. Only has to mend his manners to bounce back. RHYTHM IS A DANCER (2) has an excellent winning record and even better placed out to the 1400m. On the quick backup when defeating inferior opposition over 1200m at Inverell in similar class. Tempo suits and should handle the rise in weight. THE DRAMATIST (1) comes out of a strong race and was a total forgive from the wide gate when a plugging thirteenth over 1400m at Scone in the Country Cup. Will benefit with the 4kg claim from the good gate. Each way. BUSH TELEGRAPH (12) never in the contest from the awkward gate on resumption when a fading fourteenth over 1600m at Scone in Highway class. Goes well this track and capable of improving from the draw. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 10,2,1,12.
1 x9610 THE DRAMATIST
RODNEY NORTHAM
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 64.0KG
L J Tilley, W G Easton, Mrs V P Easton, B Humphrys, P D Regan, P J Mills, C J Wilson, W G Mills, J Bartholomew, N Jones & Ms D G Turner
Useful type. Last start 13th of 15 at Scone Countrycup on May 16 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Who Ever Thought with 62kg at $21. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.9 len at this track Bm82 May 4 over 1200m in soft going defeating Crop Duster carrying 61kg at $7.50. Smart on his day and will relish the 4kg claim.
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BRONTE SIMPSON
Pale Green, Dark Blue Chevrons And Armbands
2 x5241 RHYTHM IS A DANCER
BRETT CAVANOUGH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
B F Cavanough & J F Cavanough
Recent form sound. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Inverell Bm82 May 23 over 1200m defeating Cambourne carrying 60kg at $3.10. Before that ran on from midfield; 4th of 15 at Scone Countrycup on May 16 over 1400m, slow going 1.4 len behind Who Ever Thought carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. Going well and rates highly over this trip.
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M BELL
Black, Pink Horseshoes, Quartered Cap
3 35x9x MACCHINA VOLANTE
CLINT LUNDHOLM
8YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
C J Lundholm & K M E Smith
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation 9th of 14 at Muswellbrook Wayne Harris 87 on March 28 over 1280m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Annie's Rose with 56.5kg at $151. When resuming last campaign 10th of 12 at Narromine Diggers Bm82 on April 28 2024 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Elson Boy with 57kg at $41. Needs more time.
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KODY NESTOR
Royal Blue, White Horse Head, Black And White Checked Sleeves
4 03567 SIZZLE MINIZZLE
BRETT ROBB
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
P J Letton, G K McDonald, M P Diamond, R J Letton & G C Letton
At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 11 at Parkes Parkes Cup Bm86 on May 18 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Knife's Edge with 57kg at $3.80. The race before that 6th of 9 at Eagle Farm Cl4 on May 7 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind October carrying 57kg at $13. Place prospects best.
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CLAYTON GALLAGHER
Yellow, Light Blue Horseshoe And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
5 x0376 DANZA IN THE DARK
STEPHEN MEYER
8YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
S P Meyer & Mrs J A Meyer
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 14 at Gunnedah Gunn Cup Mbm78 on May 25 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Osman carrying 53.5kg at $20. The start before that 7th of 15 at Scone Countrycup on May 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Who Ever Thought with 55.5kg at $61. Looking to others on this occasion.
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SIENNA GRIMA
White, Royal Blue V And Sleeves
6 x8684 INVINCIBLE DASH
ALISON SMITH
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
R P Grayson, T J Mackay, W G Dunn, S A Broadley, A F Herbert, I G Tyack & D J Frankel
Last start 4th of 11 at Parkes Parkes Cup Bm86 on May 18 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Knife's Edge carrying 54.5kg at $41. Before that eased back early on 8th of 12 at Mudgee Bm82 on May 11 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Lockdown Gamble carrying 55kg at $151. Has had plenty of chances and happy enough to avoid.
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GRANT BUCKLEY
Red, Blue Horseshoes And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
7 78025 MACLEAY
JANE CLEMENT
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Arjay Services (Mgr: R J Clement), J Drakoulis & H Machado
Last start 5th of 14 at Gunnedah Gunn Cup Mbm78 on May 25 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Osman with 55kg at $61. The race before that 2nd of 11 at Glen Innes Gl I Cup Bm74 on May 10 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Invincible Red carrying 60.5kg at $26. Major player on best form.
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SHANNEN LLEWELLYN
Black And Red Halves, White Diamond Band, Red Cap
8 138x0 FLETCHLO
GAYNA WILLIAMS
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
G Jones
Second-up. First-up after nine months ran last of 11 at this track Bm82 on May 4 over 1200m, slow going 10 len behind The Dramatist carrying 56kg at $11. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Bathurst Bm58 on February 2 2024 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Packer with 61.5kg at $1.80. Fitter but others rate better.
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MIKAYLA WEIR
Dark Blue, Red Diamond Band And Armbands, White Cap
9 50x47 ALWAYS IN
TOBY PRACEY
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
D M Hanley
Third-up today. Resuming 4th in a small field at Bathurst Billaspros on April 25 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Life's A Party with 55kg at $9.50. Last start got back early 7th of 9 at Mudgee Ctry Cl3 on May 11 over 1100m, 8 len behind So You Suggest carrying 61.5kg at $41. Has ability but needs to lift.
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M A CAHILL
Red, Silver Shamrocks, Black And Silver Diamonds Sleeves, Diamonds Cap
10 x1605 MEDINAH
MACK GRIFFITH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
M D Griffith, G J Hume, S W Boatwright, C Meyers, P R Hodson, A R Palmer, Miss J Conroy, J J Brown, K J Brooks, B M Brooks, G W Lawson, P N Rees, D I Mcmaster & B Ramsey Family (Mgr: B D Ramsey)
Useful type. At the latest run 5th of 12 at Mudgee Bm82 on May 11 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Lockdown Gamble carrying 55kg at $13. The race before that ran last of 13 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Bm64 on March 22 over 1200m, 9 len behind Peace Centre with 59kg at $26. Has ability and is expected to run well again.
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JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES
Red, Black Diamond, Black Striped Sleeves, Black Cap
11 01790 BORROWED LUCK
JAN BOWEN
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs B D Gallaher, J R Gallaher, J R Gallaher, Ms J L Bowen, Ms J Buttenshaw, Mrs K L Evans, N T Elliott, Ms J L Connolly, T Standen, R W Standen & M Mulligan
Most recently ran last of 14 at Gunnedah Gunn Cup Mbm78 on May 25 over 1600m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Osman carrying 55kg at $151. The start before that 9th of 12 at Mudgee Bm82 on May 11 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Lockdown Gamble with 55kg at $31. Prepared to overlook.
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SHAYLEIGH INGELSE
Pink, Lilac Spots, White Sleeves, Lilac Spots, Pink Cap, Lilac Pom Pom
12 110x0 BUSH TELEGRAPH
SCOTT SINGLETON
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs C T Dwyer, P J Dwyer, Five Each Way (Mgr: B Nagel), Woden Blues Old Boys (Mgr: A M Carter), Jojotrick (Mgr: J B Harris), Miss J T Dwyer, Miss L J Dwyer, B J Mastronardi, R C Nagel, F Sharpe & Country Dreamers (Mgr: Mrs P G O'Brien)
Second run back. First-up after five months 14th of 16 at Scone Highway-C3 on May 17 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Fiorsum Fred carrying 56.5kg at $31. Previously second-up 6th of 14 at Muswellbrook Ctry Bm58 on October 7 over 1450m, 3.5 len behind Royal Teens carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. Winning claims if anywhere near her best.
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LEESHELLE SMALL
Yellow, Cerise Sleeves, Yellow Armbands, Cerise Cap
13 108x1 WANDA RIVER
SUE GRILLS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
J M Simpson
Second run back. First-up after five months was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a nose at Quirindi Bm66 May 12 over 1200m in soft going defeating Cossack Warrior carrying 59.5kg at $21. Previously second-up came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Moree Bm58 on September 1 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Leica Model carrying 59.5kg at $10. In the money when second up in the past and can add to that record today.
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Red, Green Maltese Cross Sleeves And Cap