Coonamble   12 Oct 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

WOODHAMS PETROLEUM/PARAGON BENCHMARK 66 SHOWCASE HANDICAP 1400m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 31)   Rail: True.  

Despite the wide draw Star Intrigue should cross and set a genuine tempo. RELEASE POINT (4) opened this prep with a couple of wins before failing in town last time when tested over 1900m. Back to a more suitable trip today so it will be no surprise to see him make amends. SHADOW DANE (14) missed the start and couldn't get involved at his latest run over 1300m at Dubbo. Fitter now and draws a decent gate for the first time this prep. Watch for a much better run. I'M SCARLETT (9) stormed home to win over this trip at Wellington two back. Struggled in open company last time but back in a BM66 she makes plenty of appeal. STAR INTRIGUE (12) dominated in front at Dubbo last start. Up in grade but should give backers a sight. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 4,14,9,12.
1 56643 MEDINAH
KYLIE KENNEDY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Ms K A Kennedy, Mr M J Bourchier, Mr D F Bourke, Mr L M Berger
Most recently 3rd in a small field at Taroom Hcp on September 27 over 1400m, 3 len behind Kiptanui carrying 55kg at $1.80. The run before that 4th of 7 at Goondiwindi Hcp on September 6 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Tara Jasmine carrying 55kg at $2. Will need major improvement to trouble these.
3
JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES
Yellow, Black Checks, Yellow Sleeves With Black Armbands And Yellow Cap
2 097x6 NOT TOO BAD
KIEREN HAZELTON
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
G T Mcanally-Elwin, Mrs S Mcanally-Elwin, M J Hannelly, Mrs V A Hannelly, M R Hannelly, T D Murray, Ms H Nelson, Mrs G Elwin, J T McAnally-Elwin, J W Wood, J A Wood, Q McEwen, D J Duffy, A B Hazelton, Mrs J M Campbell, J C Tate, M P Mckenna, G T Harris & K Mongan
Second run back. First-up after 14 months ran last in a small field at Dubbo Bm82 on October 3 over 1400m, 9 len behind Fetes Des Meres carrying 55kg at $61. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Gunnedah Curlewis Bm82 on July 1 2024 over 1400m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Obelius carrying 56.5kg at $41. Looks a fair way off peak form so others are preferred.
4
JORDAN QUINCE
White, Purple Stripes, Stars Sleeves
3 60435 STARLINK
CLINT LUNDHOLM
7YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
C J Lundholm, Widden Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A W Thompson) & P S Frampton
At the latest run second last in a small field at Dubbo Bm82 on October 3 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Fetes Des Meres with 53.5kg at $26. Before that 3rd of 11 at Gulargambone Cup Bm76 on August 30 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Rothgate carrying 54.5kg at $4.60. Needs a form reversal.
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KODY NESTOR
Blue, White Horse Head, Black And White Checked Sleeves, Black Cap
4 2x118 RELEASE POINT
RODNEY NORTHAM
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
K L Matthews, R And R Racing (Mgr: R Northam), S G Matthews, S A J Turnbull, G R Matthews, B Turnbull, D Cox & N L Mulcahy
Most recently ran last of 8 at Canterbury 5yo+ Bm72 on September 17 over 1900m, 11 len behind Tastula carrying 55kg at $21. Before that ran on from midfield and won by a head at Scone Bm66 September 2 over 1600m defeating Mon Amore with 57.5kg at $3.30. Form before the Canterbury run hard to fault so give him another chance.
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R JONES
Red, Yellow Circles, Yellow Hooped Sleeves, Red Cap
5 x6040 OENOLOGY
WAYNE BROWN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M D Keating, Mrs S J Keating, M W Brown & Miss L M Thornton
Most recently 4th of 12 at Narromine Cl2 on September 22 over 1300m, on a wet track; 2.25 len behind Shadow Dane carrying 60.5kg at $5.50. Before that from last on the turn 10th of 15 at Rosehill Highway-C2 on August 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Unreachable with 58.5kg at $51. One of the chances.
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Gold, Black Seams And Sleeves
6 53256 SHIPSHAPE
KYLIE KENNEDY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
R Jackson
Most recently 6th of 9 at Dubbo Ctry Cl2-Sw on September 28 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Where'stheprofit carrying 59kg at $12. Before that 5th of 15 at Rosehill Highway-C2 on August 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Unreachable carrying 55.5kg at $17. Better than the last start suggests.
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BRAITH NOCK
Pale Blue, Dark Blue Halves And Sleeves, White Cap
7 14932 SLUSH FUND
CLINT LUNDHOLM
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs K M E Smith & C J Lundholm
Form hard to fault. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Dubbo Bm58 on September 28 over 1300m, 1.75 len behind Mrs Bull with 61kg at $3.50. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Bathurst Bm58 on September 14 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Ishikari carrying 61kg at $5.50. Thereabouts last time out. Definite threat over this longer trip.
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ZOE HUNT
Blue, White Horse Head, Black And White Checked Sleeves, Black Cap
8 30x73 SPORTS PAGE
NATALIE PEARCE
6YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
C A Hardy
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 9 at Mudgee Ctry Bm66 on September 7 over 1200m, 8 len behind Earl Of Bantry with 59.5kg at $31. Second run from a spell set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 10 at Dubbo Bm58 on September 28 over 1300m, 3 len behind Mrs Bull with 59kg at $10. Not the roughest.
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K DUNBAR
Mint Green, CH In White Diamond, White Sleeves, Mint Diamonds, Quartered Cap
9 54218 I'M SCARLETT
CONNIE GREIG
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
Miss C Greig
Most recently 8th of 12 at Dubbo Pic Champ on September 28 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Avoid Me with 63kg at $3.90. The start before that came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a head at Wellington Ctry Bm58 September 1 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Geostorm with 60kg at $4.80. Can atone.
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SHAE WILKES
Yellow, Purple Stripes, Stars On Sleeves, Star On Cap And Pom Pom
10 16871 MRS BULL
CONNIE GREIG
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
Miss C Greig
At the latest run won by 1.75 len at Dubbo Bm58 September 28 over 1300m defeating Slush Fund carrying 60kg at $10. Before that 7th of 14 at Muswellbrook Ctry Bm58 on September 15 over 1280m, 2 len behind Salvato with 60.5kg at $26. Back in form and can go on with it.
1
MIKAYLA WEIR
Yellow, Purple Stripes, Stars On Sleeves, Star On Cap And Pom Pom
11 27715 SMART JAZZ
JEREMY SYLVESTER
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
D P Jackson
Most recently 5th of 11 at Muswellbrook Ctry Bm66 on October 6 over 1450m, 2.5 len behind Dawn County with 58kg at $14. The start before that came from midfield and won by 2.5 len at Taree Bm58 September 23 over 1412m on a rain affected track defeating Amarone carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. Faces another tough task.
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White, Red Four Leaf Clover, Red And Yellow Checked Sleeves, Navy Blue Cap
12 12x51 STAR INTRIGUE
BRETT ROBB
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
P S Frampton & Mrs B F M Frampton
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Narromine Ctry Bm58 on September 22 over 1100m, in the wet; 4 len behind Simply Better with 56kg at $7.50. Second-up won by 1.4 len at Dubbo Ctry Bm58 October 3 over 1300m defeating City Gold Speed with 60kg at $5. No reason he cannot salute again at just the third run of the prep.
10
CLAYTON GALLAGHER
Gold, Black Maltese Cross And Cap
13 9x267 NIGHT FIGHTER
SUE GRILLS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
P J Hatton, Mrs J A Hatton, A J J Hawke, Mrs L A Hawke, Miss E C M Davies, M N M Davies, N C Farr-Jones, C J R Terry, J W Terry, M R A Irwin, J F Grills & A J Tod
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Tamworth Bm58 on September 8 over 1200m, on a slow track; head behind Fan Harder with 60kg at $14. Last start 6th of 12 at Newcastle Bm64 on September 20 over 1250m, 3 len behind Cloisters carrying 55kg at $51. Sure to prove hard to beat back in a country BM66.
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Red, White Diamond, Hooped Sleeves
14 58x15 SHADOW DANE
MICHAEL MULHOLLAND
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
M R Mulholland, Mrs M S Mulholland, Mrs S L Henry & G E Henry
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Narromine Cl2 September 22 over 1300m in the wet defeating Silent Ace with 56kg at $9.50. Second-up 5th of 13 at Dubbo Ctry Bm58 on October 3 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Star Intrigue carrying 61kg at $8.50. Hard to beat on his best form.
2
SHAYLEIGH INGELSE
Red, Gold Diamond And Cap
15 142x8 TALKACHINO
MICHAEL MULHOLLAND
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
M R Mulholland & Mrs M Mulholland
Second-up. First-up after two years 8th of 13 at Dubbo Ctry Bm58 on October 3 over 1300m, 5 len behind Star Intrigue carrying 56kg at $9. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Dubbo Cl1-Sw September 19 2023 over 1600m defeating Shubick with 59kg at $3.50. Fitter now and is a second-up winner in the past but still hard to get enthused.
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KATHERINE BELL-PITOMAC
Red, Gold Diamond And Cap