Tamworth   04 Jul 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

TLE ELECTRICAL BENCHMARK 74 HANDICAP 1000m

Track: SOFT6   Clear (Max: 13)   Rail: True.  

Anticipating a genuine tempo over the 1000m journey. NOT WRITTEN OFF (7) returned from a six-month break with a dominant all-the-way win over this distance at Muswellbrook last start. Bolted in at Scone in a subsequent trial. Ideal gate and beautifully weighted so another win looms. OUR BOY OLLIE (1) did a good job to just miss the placings when fresh from a spell over 1200m here last Friday. This is a shade easier so with the run under the belt he looks a serious threat. WHO GOES THERE (3) resumes. Scored here at this distance in a BM82 last prep. Track specialist who cannot be ruled out. JET EMPRESS (5) was narrowly defeated first-up over today's journey at Dubbo recently. Boasts outstanding 1000m stats so leave her out at your peril. Track specialist OLLIE'S SECRET (4) is back for another campaign. Will be better for the run but he has won two from three at this track. Good each-way hope. SUGGESTED PLAY: Not Written Off to win a competitive race to close the card.
1 624x4 OUR BOY OLLIE
MICHELLE FLEMING
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
K V Olsson, Mrs L M Olsson, Mrs R L Smith & Miss M D Fleming
Second run back. First-up after seven months 4th of 12 at this track Bm82 on June 27 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Staffa carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 6th of 14 at Scone Bm74 on November 11 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Oakfield Badger carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. Fitter and is a definite top-three hope.
6
AARON BULLOCK
Purple, Tangerine Fleur De Lys And Sleeves
2 2x553 ZAKOR
JUSTIN BOWEN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Ms J L Bowen
Most recently sat on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Wyong Bm64 on June 24 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Flame Of Hestia with 58.5kg at $21. The start before that 5th of 10 at Dubbo Bm82 on June 6 over 1000m, slow going 2 len behind Grins with 57.5kg at $4.80. Racing too well to rule out.
5
BRONTE SIMPSON
Pink, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Sleeves And Striped Cap
3 6163x WHO GOES THERE
MARK MASON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
W K Mason, Miss A C Mason & S A Williams
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at Walcha Lightning Hcp February 7 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Mystery Lad carrying 54kg at $3.10. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 1.3 len this track Ctry Cl3 September 30 over 1000m defeating Jet Empress with 59.5kg at $2.40. The winner of two from three when fresh so keep him very safe.
7
GRANT BUCKLEY
Black, White Maltese Cross, Armbands, Quartered Cap
4 5145x OLLIE'S SECRET
JAN BOWEN
5YO  BR/BL  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms J L Bowen, R A Wilson & O C Renfrew
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at Newcastle Bm64 March 1 over 1300m, 4 len behind Wild Gypsy carrying 58.5kg at $4.80. Previously first up; sixth of 14 at Muswellbrook Cl2 October 7 over 1280m, 2.5 len behind Edge Of Midnight carrying 55.5kg at $16. Loves racing here and is a definite player despite the gap between runs.
4
ANNA ROPER
Pink, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Sleeves and Striped Cap
5 614x2 JET EMPRESS
MICHAEL MULHOLLAND
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
K R Turner & M R Mulholland
Second run back. First-up after eight months came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Dubbo Ctry Bm66 on June 29 over 1000m, slow going nose behind Midnight Dream carrying 60kg at $4.40. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track Ctry Bm58 September 16 over 1000m defeating Outta De Lady with 60kg at $9. Must be included.
8
IZZY NEALE
Purple, Black And White Striped Sleeves And Cap
6 21119 JOANNESKI
NIKKI POLLOCK
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Hillside Stud (Mgr: B Pollock), Mrs P J Polito & L Pollock
At the latest run second last of 10 at Narromine Bm58 on June 23 over 800m, 3.5 len behind Super Sioux with 61kg at $9. The start before that won by a nose at Cobar Bm58 May 31 over 1000m defeating Mihrimah carrying 61kg at $2.30. Tested in this company.
3
BILLY CRAY
White, Navy Blue Hillside Stud Logo And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
7 254x1 NOT WRITTEN OFF
CAMERON CROCKETT
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
P Tosevic, B D Clarke, M W Griffiths, M J Risk, C O'Toole, P J Sherwood, B Franklin, Mrs R Morgan-Elliott & C Crockett
Second run back. First-up after seven months won by 2.25 len at Muswellbrook Cl3 June 13 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Executive Decision carrying 56.5kg at $4.40. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at this track Ctry Bm58 on September 16 over 1000m, 0.6 len behind Jet Empress with 55.5kg at $8. Fitter and from a perfect gate can measure up again.
1
WILLIAM A STANLEY
Pale Blue, Black Braces, Armbands And Striped Cap
8 x504x DUROVA
CAMERON CROCKETT
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 55.0KG
C Crockett
Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at Canterbury Bm64 April 30 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind First Mission with 56.5kg at $13. Previously first up; fifth of 9 at Eagle Farm 3yo Bm70 March 15 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Poster Girl carrying 55.5kg at $8. SCRATCHED.
1
M BELL
Pale Blue, Black Braces, Armbands And Striped Cap
9 75x54 ARDONAUGH
RAY HARTLEY
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
T E Walsh, Miss D M Walsh & M W Brown
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 5th of 9 at Moree Bm58 on June 3 over 950m, slow going 1.75 len behind Outta De Lady with 57.5kg at $8.50. Last start 4th of 11 at this track Bm58 on June 16 over 1000m, slow going 1.5 len behind So Rosie with 61.5kg at $8.50. Sure to prove hard to beat.
2
MIKAYLA WEIR
Canary Yellow, Black Stars, Black Cap, Canary Yellow Stars