Dubbo   06 Mar 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

COL HODGES CUP CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1000m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 35)   Rail: +3m 900m-400m - True Remainder.  

Strong tempo with Swedish Glitter, Russian Ember and Denman Force leading the way. DENMAN FORCE (5) lightly raced gelding heading in the right direction and gets a much better setup for this. Won well on debut two-back, then hunted out from the sticky draw with a gallant on-pace third over 1000m at this track. Puts himself into the right position and will prove hard to catch. BOLO MISS (2) two runs back have been full of merit and a win looks imminent. Closed strongly from off the speed with a game second over 1000m at this track. Tongue-tie goes on and no shock to see her finish over the top of these. LA POTENZA (6) nice filly heading in the right direction but doesn't get the same map favours. Sent to the front with a dominant on-pace win over 1300m at this track in good style. Sure to be thereabouts is she can get cover early. ZAIBATSU (14) significant weight drop for this after savaging the line late with a narrow second over 1000m at Orange. Ugly map but stays in the calculations. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 5,2,6,14.
1 36153 BOUNDING BON
MICHAEL C LYNCH
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Willyn Dynasty Stud (Mgr: W G Watkins)
Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track Cl1 on February 15 over 1000m, 2 len behind Blue De Beers carrying 58.5kg at $26. The run before that faded in the straight 5th of 10 at this track Bm58 on February 2 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Wing Nut carrying 60kg at $16. Sure to run his usual honest race.
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K DUNBAR
White, Purple Stripe, Striped Cap
2 13x22 BOLO MISS
MICHAEL C LYNCH
4YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
Willyn Dynasty Stud (Mgr: W G Watkins)
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Cowra Bm58 on January 18 over 950m, 1.3 len behind Kev's Girl with 59kg at $4.20. Last start 2nd of 12 at this track Cl1 on February 15 over 1000m, 2 len behind Blue De Beers with 57.5kg at $6. Close to a win with the tongue-tie going on.
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M A CAHILL
White, Purple Stripe, Striped Cap
3 49323 BRUMMAGEN
BRETT THOMPSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Dr R J Slack-Smith & Mrs J L Slack-Smith
Form hard to fault. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Orange Bm50 on February 14 over 1000m, neck behind Itszarbaby carrying 61kg at $2.60. The start before that 2nd of 12 at Gilgandra Cl1 on February 7 over 800m, slow going long-neck behind Wotastatement with 56kg at $4.20. Leading player again.
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White, Orange Hoops And Cap
4 1x4 DENMAN BANDIT
BRETT THOMPSON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs N A Atkinson & R S Atkinson
Second-up. Won on debut won by 0.5 len at Wellington Mdn September 1 over 900m in soft going defeating Penciller with 58kg at $10. Went for a spell before returning 4th of 12 at this track Cl1 on February 15 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Blue De Beers with 57.5kg at $12. One for the exotics.
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JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES
Orange, Royal Blue Chevrons And Armbands
5 1x3 DENMAN FORCE
BRETT THOMPSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs N A Atkinson & R S Atkinson
Second-up. Promising on debut won by a neck at Cowra Mdn July 5 over 950m in heavy going defeating Jackets carrying 59kg at $7.50. Went for a spell before returning led but faded 3rd of 12 at this track Ctry Bm58 on February 2 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Western Warrior with 58.5kg at $12. Fitter now and gets plenty of favours, go close.
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Orange, Royal Blue Chevrons And Armbands
6 32x21 LA POTENZA
BRETT & GEORGIE CAVANOUGH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Greenwich Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: G J Perry)
Third-up today. First-up raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at Muswellbrook Mdn on January 13 over 1280m, on a slow track; head behind Magurtz carrying 56kg at $2.25. Last start favourite; won by 1.4 len at this track Ctry Mdn February 15 over 1300m defeating Nightwalker with 58.5kg at $1.20. Promising galloper. Heading the right way and should measure up again despite drawing out.
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KODY NESTOR
Black, Pink Horseshoes, Quartered Cap
7 0x888 DUSTY VERMEER
TROY MC CARNEY
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
C E Maxwell
Last start second last of 9 at Mudgee Ctry Cl1 on February 21 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind State Of Grace carrying 57.5kg at $21. The start before that 8th of 12 at this track Cl1 on February 15 over 1000m, 5 len behind Blue De Beers carrying 57kg at $101. Struggling to finish his races off.
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A LAYT
Blue, White Spots, White Sleeves And Cap, Blue Spots
8 x360x KILTIKI
MERV RUMBLE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
J B Mckay, D C Saunders & M B Rumble
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at Narromine Bm58 December 2 over 1600m, 24 len behind Laisvas carrying 57kg at $26. Previously first up; third of 8 at Coonabarabran Cl1 October 26 over 1400m, a head behind Sunday carrying 58kg at $21. Later on.
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ZOE HUNT
Green And Black Quarters, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
9 66946 RUSSIAN EMBER
SHARON JEFFRIES
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs S Jeffries
At the latest run 6th of 12 at Gilgandra Cl1 on February 7 over 800m, slow going 2.5 len behind Wotastatement with 55.5kg at $16. The run before that ran last in a small field at Wellington Bm50 on December 26 over 900m, 3.5 len behind Zillions carrying 59.5kg at $1.50. Hard to see her turn things around.
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BILLY CRAY
Red, Blue And White Checked Sash, White Sleeves, Checked Armbands, Red, Blue And White Checked Cap
10 178x TEEPEE PRINCESS
BRETT THOMPSON
4YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
K R Turner
Resuming after a seven months break. Not seen since she finished last of 8 at Kembla Grange Cl1 August 1 over 1600m, on heavy track; 14 len behind Super Sugoi carrying 56kg at $21. On debut won by 1.5 len Moruya Mdn June 27 over 1200m slow track defeating Mctominay with 55kg at $31. Prefer to see how she returns.
2
JACOB STIFF
Purple, Black And White Striped Sleeves And Cap
11 4918x TORENDOSETTA
BOB HOWE
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
B Howe, R W Howe, J Braithwaite, G J Clarke, C C Howe & G A Rice
Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Wellington Cl2 November 24 over 1000m, 8 len behind Keadool carrying 55kg at $10. First up last campaign third of 7 at Newcastle 4yo+ Mdn August 26 over 900m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind I Am A Winner with 57.5kg at $14. Finds a difficult assignment.
4
CLAYTON GALLAGHER
Blue, Gold Stars And Cap
12 70030 SILVER CHAIR
KYLIE KENNEDY
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ms K A Kennedy, M J Bourchier, D F Bourke & L M Berger
Returns from a 59-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 12 at Orange Cl1 on January 6 over 1280m, 12 len behind Roma Green with 55kg at $31. The run before that 3rd of 9 at this track Cl1 on December 20 over 1100m, 0.5 len behind Zambezi River carrying 55.5kg at $26. Looks tested again this line-up.
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HEAVELON VAN DER HOVEN
Navy, White And Aqua Vertical Thirds, White Sleeves With Aqua And Navy Stars And Cap
13 52143 SWEDISH GLITTER
CLINT LUNDHOLM
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Goldilox, Ms N Sarantzouklis, Mrs R J Sellars, Mrs P H Thompson, Mrs J Ruskin Rowe, Mrs M Bellotti, D.S.S.R, Mrs M Gilder, Mrs P Gilder, Mrs SA Sheehan, Mrs M Clift, Mrs S Staniforth, Mrs C Nolan, Mrs J Hennessy, Ms SJ Gilder, Mrs J Condon, Mrs S Carter, Mrs K Burgun, Mrs J Comerford & Mrs C Koerstz
Form hard to fault. At the latest run in a small field at Bedgerabong Pic Clb on February 14 over 800m, nose behind Mihrimah carrying 67kg at $1.70. The race before that 4th of 12 at Gilgandra Cl1 on February 7 over 800m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Wotastatement carrying 53.5kg at $13. Tested from the gate.
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Pink, White Horse Head, Black And White Checked Sleeves, Black Cap
14 x1502 ZAIBATSU
BRETT THOMPSON
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
B J Thompson & K R Thompson
Last start 2nd of 7 at Orange Bm50 on February 14 over 1000m, neck behind Itszarbaby carrying 58kg at $19. The start before that 10th of 12 at Gunnedah Cl1 on January 19 over 900m, 6 len behind Our Emily with 55.5kg at $71. Look for him launching late.
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IZZY NEALE
Green, Yellow Stars, Collar And Armbands, Yellow And Green Star Cap
15 x3557 HOUDINI SPIRIT
CINDY MONAGHAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs C L Monaghan & T S Moses
Most recently 7th of 12 at this track Cl1 on February 15 over 1000m, 5 len behind Blue De Beers with 53kg at $31. Before that 5th of 9 at Parkes Bm58 on January 24 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Cumboogle carrying 56kg at $9. Prefer to see him back in form.
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Black, Hot Pink Spots, Hot Pink With Black Spot Cap
16 39x06 CALMUNDI
KYLIE KENNEDY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
R Jackson
Third-up today. Resuming 10th of 12 at Gilgandra Cl1 on February 7 over 800m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Wotastatement with 55kg at $101. Last start 6th of 8 at Condobolin Pic Cl1 on February 21 over 1100m, 5 len behind Bitta Bon Magic with 65.5kg at $13. Might need one more.
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SERG LISNYY
White, Navy KK, Navy Sleeves With White Stars And Cap