Taree   30 Jun 2025
 
GOING: H(8)

SKY INTERNATIONAL BENCHMARK 66 HANDICAP 1000m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 13)   Rail: True.  

Fast tempo likely from Crowie's Shout going forward from out wide, with Helluva Teen joining in. HELLUVA TEEN (4) nice filly who was given her chance in town when a disappointing eighth over 1000m at Randwick Kensington in BM64 class. Was second up on that occasion and this is much easier from the good barrier. Can bounce back. SINGING STAR (14) comes out of a handy Wyong stable and strips fitter from the low draw. Held her ground when resuming to finish fourth over 1000m at Muswellbrook. Roper sticks and has the figures to feature strongly. TELEGRAPH (10) saves his best for his home track and this trip. Snagged back from the wide gate when a plugging sixth over 1005m at Coffs Harbour. Stays in the mix despite drawing out again. DUSAN (3) is resuming from a spell. Placed in a recent trial. Opened last campaign with a third at Grafton over 1006m. Goes well first-up and can feature fresh. SUGGESTED PLAY: Helluva Teen to return to winning form.
1 197x7 CROWIE'S SHOUT
MARC QUINN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Kelly Family Racing, J R Moffitt, C J Crowe & E Rakip
Second run back. First-up after eight months sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Port Macquarie Wcpe Spr on June 15 over 1008m, slow going 3.5 len behind Heir Apparent with 55kg at $31. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Kempsey Bm66 on September 19 over 1250m, neck behind Extessive with 58.5kg at $7.50. That run was a bit plain so prefer him later on.
13
LIAM BLANCH
Yellow, Green Shamrock, Light Blue Sleeves, Pink Cap, Yellow Pom Pom
2 51126 ZOOM OUTCOME
JOSEPH BURGES
7YO  BR/BL  GELDING 61.0KG
I Baggs, T L Turner & M J Spiers
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start 6th of 10 at Newcastle Bm64 on May 26 over 900m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Prima Bella with 55kg at $13. The race before that 2nd of 12 at this track Bm74 on May 13 over 1000m, in the wet; 0.5 len behind Time For Victory with 56.5kg at $12. Has ability and looks a top three chance.
8
SIENNA GRIMA
Black, Red Chevrons, Red And Black Stars Sleeves And Cap
3 3385x DUSAN
SAMANTHA MCGUREN
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
G & C Coleman Racing (Mgr: G J Coleman), Mrs T S Schmidt, A V Colenso, Lights Out Racing (Mgr: B J Coleman), A Mcdonald, P R Lang, G & J Green Racing (Mgr: G E Green), P Stephenson, N A Colenso, J S Moule, W DOBSON, N W Shaw & W P Hogan
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at Ballina Bm66 January 9 over 1015m, soft track; 3 len behind Decisive Lass with 60.5kg at $4.80. Previously first up; third of 7 at Grafton Ctry Cl3 October 29 over 1006m, soft track; 1.2 len behind Monte Drifter carrying 59kg at $2. Has claims if presented on song.
9
BEN LOOKER
Green, Purple Stars And Armbands, Quartered Cap
4 11x28 HELLUVA TEEN
NEIL OSBORNE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 60.0KG
N Osborne & Mrs D Y Osborne
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 2nd of 8 at Goulburn Cl3 on May 30 over 1000m, slow going 1.75 len behind Miss Backchat carrying 57.5kg at $13. Second-up failed to make an impression; ran last of 8 at Randwick Kensington 3&4yo Bm64 on June 11 over 1000m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Livin' Thing with 56kg at $26. Certainly worth another chance in this class.
3
GLENN CAHILL
Green, Black Hooped Sleeves And Cap
5 0180x SAVILLE STREET
TERRY EVANS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
T Evans, R Khoury, A C James, C Parker, Miss K J Wojda, R Lackey, S J Hart, Suppony Man Walk (Mgr: T Green), Mrs G L Carruthers & A J Campbell
Resuming after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign when last of 14 at Port Macquarie Bm66 April 11 over 1200m, 8 len behind King Larry with 58kg at $26. Previously first up; second last of 11 at Werribee Bm64 December 8 over 1400m, 8 len behind Keep Your Cool with 59.5kg at $10. Will be better for this hitout.
5
D MCLELLAN
Green, White Diamond Band, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
6 1555x CUPID'S KISS
CASSANDRA STUMMER
6YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
Miss C E Stummer & W R Sawkins
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at Scone Ctry Bm66 August 19 over 1000m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Fill A Promise carrying 56kg at $7. When resuming last campaign second last of 12 at Muswellbrook Cl2 January 4 2024 over 1000m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Elegant Empress carrying 55kg at $101. Others make more appeal.
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L P ROLLS
Aqua, Black Horsehead And Armbands, Seams Cap
7 x4031 HIDDEN HAIL
SHANE EVERSON
8YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
B P Purcell & Mrs S L Purcell
Form hard to fault. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.75 len at Murwillumbah Ctry Bm58 June 22 over 1010m on a heavy track defeating Humphree Bear carrying 59.5kg at $5. The run before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 12 at Grafton Bm58 on June 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Old Timing Man with 59.5kg at $17. Last-start winner worth including.
4
BELLA YOUNGBERRY
White, Blue Vertical Stripes, Red Armbands And Cap
8 x5256 OCTAVIAN TREASURE
TODD HOWLETT
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
Mrs S A McKenna, Champagne Experience No 1 (Mgr: Mrs S A McKenna), J J H West, D West, M Doye, K Ling, J M Manu-Long, Mrs J McKie & J J McKie
Last start second last in a small field at Newcastle Bm64 on June 14 over 900m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Elegant Empress with 54.5kg at $4.60. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Tamworth Bm66 on May 20 over 1000m, on heavy track; 0.6 len behind Zampano with 57kg at $11. Capable of taking this out.
4
Royal Blue, White Hoops And Cross, Striped Sleeves, White Cap, Royal Blue Stars, Black Pom Pom
9 7370x SHARKIM
GREGORY MCFARLANE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J B Chaloner, Mrs G R Chaloner, P Bevan, J W Dade, R Karmel, Mrs D L Muddle & M J Slattery
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at Bathurst Bm66 January 31 over 1100m, 8 len behind Capital Mac with 60kg at $31. Previously first up; ran last of 8 at Muswellbrook Bm74 August 22 over 1000m, soft track; 8 len behind Zakor with 58.5kg at $8.50. Will need this hitout.
1
AARON BULLOCK
Gold, Chaloner Family Crest, Black Striped Sleeves
10 20316 TELEGRAPH
TONY BALL
6YO  BR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs B A Ball, M A Ball, J C Haisell, K J Ball, Mrs J A Ball & Mrs E A Ball
Last start 6th of 13 at Coffs Harbour Cg&E Bm58 on June 20 over 1005m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Soobooco carrying 61.5kg at $12. The start before that won by a long-neck at this track Bm66 June 5 over 1000m in the wet defeating Kayz Time carrying 55.5kg at $4.20. Nicely placed and is ready for another bold showing.
12
SHAE WILKES
Purple, White Lightning Bolt, Diamonds Sleeves, Lightning Bolt Cap
11 3170x SCOTLAND
KAREN OWEN
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
L W Reinhard
Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at Newcastle Bm64 January 21 over 1600m, 7 len behind Binkou with 54.5kg at $31. First up last campaign second last of 12 at this track Ctry Cl3 September 24 over 1007m, 9 len behind Octavian Treasure with 59kg at $26. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
10
MADELINE OWEN
Lime Green, Royal Blue Braces And Armband And Lime Green Cap
12 93x7x WILLINGALE
PAUL PERRY
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Ms C G Collis
Resuming. Finished off last campaign sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 at Port Macquarie Cl3 on April 11 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Yendy with 56.5kg at $13. First up last campaign ran last of 9 at Newcastle Mid Bm64 on January 10 over 900m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Shall Be with 54kg at $9. Happy to work around.
7
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
Yellow, Black Sash, Armbands And Cap
13 16642 CAPITAL DANCER
GREGORY MCFARLANE
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
G S McFarlane, M D Shaw, Mrs J Shaw, M W Griffiths, G R Bovis, V J Bovis, S L Simmons, S Colosimo, J M Drummond, Mrs L D Drummond, Berowra Battlers (Mgr: M G Fisher), G Winter & F Y N Ma
Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 9 at Scone Cl1 on June 10 over 900m, slow going neck behind Signatories carrying 59.5kg at $4.80. The run before that 4th of 10 at Newcastle Bm64 on May 26 over 900m, on heavy track; 1.75 len behind Prima Bella carrying 55.5kg at $61. Leading prospect.
10
Bottle Green, Two Old Gold Chevrons, Collar And Cuffs, Stars Sleeves And Cap
14 x56x4 SINGING STAR
DAMIEN LANE
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
Miss K J Law
Second-up. First-up after three months 4th of 8 at Muswellbrook Cl3 on June 13 over 1000m, slow going 2.5 len behind Not Written Off carrying 56.5kg at $9. Previously second-up second last of 7 at Coffs Harbour Cl3 on March 2 over 1000m, 6 len behind Miss Mazerati carrying 57.5kg at $3.10. Rates highly and expected to finish much closer.
2
ANNA ROPER
Royal Blue, White Quarters, Red Cap
15 68060 ADAMDEEANT
TONY BALL
8YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs B A Ball, K J Ball, M A Ball, Mrs J Haisell & J C Haisell
At the latest run ran last of 13 at Coffs Harbour Cg&E Bm58 on June 20 over 1005m, on a wet track; 20 len behind Soobooco carrying 58kg at $13. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at this track Bm66 on June 5 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Telegraph with 55kg at $8. Looks tested in this field.
6
TEIGHAN WORSNOP
Purple, White Lighting Bolt, Diamonds Sleeves