Kempsey   07 Nov 2025
 
GOING: G(3)

O'DONNELL AND HANLON SHOWCASE BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1250m

Track: GOOD3   Clouds (Max: 26)   Rail: True.  

Caledonian, Go Isla Go and Jo Jo Sun can set a genuine tempo. TOOMUCHINFORMATION (6) has a host of gear changes for this and returns from a let-up. Failed to run the 1450m out when a plugging eighth at Muswellbrook. Goes close in this grade. SHOOT THE DIVA (11) drops a few levels here after struggling in the going when fifth over 1315m at Coffs Harbour. On the backup and the drop in trip will help. SAVVYROCKER (5) back in her right class when performed above expectations to salute over 1006m at Port Macquarie. In a leading yard and goes close. JO JO SUN (4) massive jump in grade when a fading last to the smart Bartolf over 1300m at Warwick Farm in BM72 class. Set to bounce back. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 6,11,5,4.
1 144x8 GOLDEN HONOUR
GLEN MILLIGAN
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 62.0KG
G R Milligan & Ms V P Milligan
Second-up. First-up after four months 8th of 12 at Port Macquarie Bm66 on October 26 over 1106m, 3.5 len behind Telegraph carrying 56kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Taree Bm66 on February 25 over 1250m, 0.9 len behind Mischievous Molly carrying 56kg at $19. Prefer others at this stage.
15
EMILY FARR
Red, Gold Sleeves
2 9417x WHISPERING RUPERT
GREGORY MCFARLANE
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms C A Grouse
Resuming after a spell of five months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 11 at Port Macquarie Cl1 June 15 over 1208m, soft track; 8 len behind What A Rush with 58.5kg at $5. First up last campaign second last of 8 at Gosford Cg&E Mdn March 27 over 1100m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Imperial State with 55.5kg at $71. Expected to run well fresh.
4
ANNA ROPER
Old Gold, Red Crescents And Band
3 759x4 CALEDONIAN
KAREN OWEN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
L W Reinhard
Second-up. First-up after four months eased back early on 4th in a small field at Port Macquarie Cl1 on October 26 over 1006m, 3 len behind Savvyrocker carrying 58kg at $5. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Port Macquarie Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1200m, 3 len behind Moroccan Thunder carrying 57kg at $8. Not keen on his chances.
4
MADELINE OWEN
Green, Royal Blue Braces and Armbands
4 83217 JO JO SUN
ANDREW MACDONALD
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
W J Cone, A Macdonald & A G Rhoden
At the latest run sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 7 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on October 22 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Bartolf carrying 52kg at $101. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.2 len at Port Macquarie Cg&E Bm58 October 11 over 1200m defeating Calamity Fox carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. Won’t spend a dime in the run from the inside draw. Better than the last run suggests, each way.
1
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
Grey, Red And Royal Blue Checked Sash, Armbands And Cap
5 36x81 SAVVYROCKER
NEIL GODBOLT
4YO  B/BR  MARE 59.0KG
N Godbolt & Mrs M M Godbolt
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 8 at Port Macquarie Cl2 on October 10 over 1100m, 8 len behind What A Rush carrying 55kg at $31. Second run from a spell won by 1.0 len at Port Macquarie Cl1 October 26 over 1006m defeating Crazy Mikki carrying 55.5kg at $19. Expected to be thereabouts again.
5
LIAM BLANCH
Yellow, Red Hoops, Dark Blue Cap
6 64748 TOOMUCHINFORMATION
LYNDALL OLSON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
S Zanker, M W Bransdon, Mrs R A Bransdon, Mrs K S O'Reilly, J Jokantas, A S Crawford, Mrs J W Crawford & A W O'Reilly
Returns from a 32-day let-up. Most recently 8th of 11 at Muswellbrook Ctry Bm66 on October 6 over 1450m, 4.5 len behind Dawn County with 56kg at $17. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Port Macquarie Bm58 on September 28 over 1206m, 3.5 len behind The Lupercal with 60.5kg at $13. Terrific chance to return to form.
2
AARON BULLOCK
Orange And Blue Stripes, Orange Cap
7 98x5l LAST BID LIAM
DARREN TREACY
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms G Robins
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 8 at Port Macquarie Cl2 on October 10 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind What A Rush with 55kg at $151. Second-up didn't finish the race at Port Macquarie Cl2 October 26 over 1206m. Likely to go around at long odds again.
12
KACIE ADAMS
Black, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, White Sleeves, Red Checks, Black Cap, Royal Blue Star
8 92769 WHERE'S THE FIRE
TONY BALL
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs B A Ball, K J Ball, M A Ball, J C Haisell, R W C Mills, Ms J A Mills, S Freeman, L W Woodworth, T Lestrange, The Logo (Mgr: K P Brown), A Theodore, M Moseley, W Roy, M Hyslop & Shed 23 Racing (Mgr: R W Thomson)
At the latest run 9th of 12 at Port Macquarie Bm66 on October 26 over 1106m, 3.5 len behind Telegraph carrying 55.5kg at $21. The race before that 6th of 10 at Port Macquarie Bm66 on October 10 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Queen Of A Hand carrying 56kg at $26. Won't find this easy.
8
SIENNA GRIMA
Purple, White Lighting Bolt, Diamonds Sleeves
9 6x784 CUTTING EDGE
JULIE LYNCH
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
A Cavallaro, Mrs J A Lynch & P D Lynch
Last start 4th of 12 at Coffs Harbour Bm50 on November 1 over 1012m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Lord Akomeed carrying 61.5kg at $10. Before that 8th of 11 at Grafton Cl1 on September 22 over 1006m, slow going 4.5 len behind All Too Wild with 58kg at $7. Doesn't profile as a likely winner.
6
JETT NEWMAN
Black, Cream Diamonds, Stars Sleeves And Stars Cap
10 x0845 GO ISLA GO
JAKE HULL
5YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
J J O'Connor & T F O'Sullivan
At the latest run 5th of 10 at Grafton Cl1 on October 21 over 1106m, 2 len behind Solidude with 57kg at $10. The start before that 4th of 11 at Muswellbrook Cl2 on October 6 over 1280m, 5 len behind Blend Of Three carrying 55kg at $26. Sure to run well again.
7
JENNY DUGGAN
Purple, White And Black Thirds, Striped Sleeves
11 x8035 SHOOT THE DIVA
FLEUR HENLEY
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs M F Anderson
At the latest run 5th of 8 at Coffs Harbour Cl2 on November 1 over 1315m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Golden Copper carrying 56.5kg at $6. Before that 3rd of 12 at Taree Ctry Cl2-Sw on October 17 over 1250m, 2 len behind De Forza with 57kg at $81. Has ability and can bounce back.
9
BEN LOOKER
Turquoise, Hot Pink Diamond With Diamonds Sleeves, Hot Pink Cap With Turquoise Diamonds
12 1 SALMA'S STAR
GREGORY MCFARLANE
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
G S McFarlane, P Kyranides, P Criniti, G L Catton, D C Nankervis, P J Sumsion, P Perry & Last Legs (Mgr: D Hermon)
Claiming her maiden victory on debut; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at Queanbeyan Super Mdn-Sw October 12 over 1000m defeating Argantorati carrying 55kg at $6.50. Likely to be popular with punters and looks very tough to beat again.
5
White With Blue, Red, Black, Yellow And Green Hoops, White Cap With Coloured Stripe
13 41646 KICKOFF
TRACEY BARTLEY
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
G M Maher & Mrs M P Maher
Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start 6th of 14 at Dubbo Cl1-Sw on October 3 over 1600m, 3 len behind Saint Philomena with 57kg at $15. Before that 4th of 12 at Coffs Harbour Cl1 on September 14 over 1215m, slow going 4 len behind Keiko Say carrying 55kg at $14. Solid prospects and a good alley doesn’t hurt.
3
MIKAYLA WEIR
Yellow, Purple And White Checked Sash, White Sleeves, White And Purple Checked Cap
14 14957 INVINCIBLE FAITH
LEA SELBY
10YO  GR/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs L F Selby
Most recently 7th of 11 at Moree Bm66 on October 31 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Crimson Bonnet carrying 53kg at $81. The start before that second last in a small field at Bundarra Bm50 on October 4 over 1000m, 8 len behind Purple Esprit with 58.5kg at $3.50. Prefer to see him back in form.
11
Pink, Royal Blue Maltese Cross, White Diabolo Sleeves, White Cap, Royal Blue Maltese Cross
15 09008 JEVINGTON WILL DO
HILARY DEW
9YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
H R Dew & Mrs P P Dew
Dual acceptor. Last start ran last of 8 at Wauchope Bm45 on October 18 over 1800m, 14 len behind Seething Chuck with 58.5kg at $16. The start before that got back early 10th of 14 at Port Macquarie Cg&E Bm58 on October 11 over 1200m, 6 len behind Jo Jo Sun carrying 55.5kg at $151. Looking to others.
10
TEIGHAN WORSNOP
Purple, White Sash, Purple Cap