Mount Gambier   13 Mar 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

Mount Gambier Gold Cup 22nd May Benchmark 58 Handicap 1563m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 18)   Rail: +3m Entire .  

Genuine pace headed by Runway Ruler who should kick up along the paint. SHOOTER MCGAVIN (2) hasn't done much wrong of late, turning in another strong effort at the latest when narrowly denied. Is already a winner here, just has to carry the big weight. RUNWAY RULER (8) was well below her best last time at Kyneton when dropping right out after leading them up on a soft track. Is drawn to advantage on the inside and is sure to give another bold sight. Willing to forgive. WILLIAMSTOWN (1) dug deep to get the verdict two back at Healesville, then can be forgiven for not featuring in town at Caulfield Heath. Finds a much more suitable assignment this time and gets 3kgs off with the claim. Can bounce back sharply. SETHACCHIO (3) improved sharply last time out to score with a bit in hand at Edenhope six days ago. Is open to further improvement fourth-up and is among the key chances. SUGGESTED PLAY: Siding with Shooter Mcgavin.
1 65710 WILLIAMSTOWN
ROB BLACKER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
Mrs C A Blacker, M McVeigh, T J Cooper, J Grouios, Mrs M McCraken, Ms H P Keating, Ms F Lanyon, Ms C A Gellie, G Gellie, W Laggner, D J Gellie, Mrs R A Gellie, Dr M J Edwards, T Curran, B J J Power, D Creighton, D W Bailey & A Edwards
Most recently second last of 11 at Caulfield Heath 0 - 66 on February 18 over 1500m, 4 len behind Veyepee with 56.5kg at $61. Before that won by a neck at Healesville Pic-Trpy January 31 over 1200m defeating Good Boy Carlo carrying 71.5kg at $4. Leading contender coming out of a very nice gate.
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MAKISHA SALTER
Green, Black Epaulettes, Black Star On Cap
2 75163 SHOOTER MCGAVIN
SHANE JACKSON
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 62.0KG
J W Pallot, Buffto's First Kiss (Mgr: R L Dyson), B F Box, B J Collins, J T D Dewsbury, Miss S A Dicker, Mrs E J Dyson, R H Dyson, A Howlett, Dr S P Brown, Mrs R P A Pallot, Miss L K Pallot, D J Prout, D Paterson, G Schimleck, Ms A M Salt, T E Murray, Grandview Fields & S G Schimleck
Last start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Terang Bm62 on February 20 over 1406m, 0.5 len behind Suze Spritz with 60.5kg at $8. The start before that 6th of 10 at Colac Bm66 on February 6 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Cat Noir with 58.5kg at $7.50. Nice effort last time. Winning chance.
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T P MADDEN
Yellow, Royal Blue Diamonds Band, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Diamonds Armbands, Hooped Cap
3 1x081 SETHACCHIO
TREVOR WHITE
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
T R L White, Mrs M E White, T R Little, Mrs C M Little, Mrs F G Smith, R W Smith, L A Thompson, S Durcon, Mrs S R Durcan, N Boase, G S Matthews, I Kerr, K J Brough, Miss R J East, Mrs E M Mewett, Darpuna 8 (Mgr: S Vaughan), E F Fensom, Mrs M A Fensom, M E Gazzard & Mrs M J Gazzard
At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Edenhope 0 - 56 March 7 over 1450m defeating Aussie Pharoah with 59.5kg at $11. The run before that got back early 8th of 12 at Naracoorte Bm58 on February 8 over 1430m, 11 len behind Wichitall with 58kg at $15. Definite chance for the finish.
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JACK HILL
Red, Light Blue Spots, Light Blue Cap
4 16417 AHVEJAY
RICHARD NICHOLSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
R V J Nicholson
Returns from a 33-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 12 at Naracoorte Bm58 on February 8 over 1430m, 8 len behind Wichitall with 58.5kg at $10. The start before that came from midfield and won by 1.2 len at this track 0-56 January 25 over 1562m defeating Baltic Way carrying 57.5kg at $3.70. Worth another chance.
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TALA HUTCHINSON
White, Red Spots, Green Sleeves And Cap
5 76099 RED SPHERE
LUCINDA BOYD
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
J A T Racing (Mgr: A M Bradley) & C P Tierney
At the latest run second last of 10 at Kilmore Bm56 on March 6 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Balgowan with 61kg at $91. The run before that ran last of 9 at Ballarat Bm56 on February 14 over 1000m, 96 len behind El Salto with 61kg at $26. Looks tested despite the low draw.
3
CAMPBELL RAWILLER
Royal Blue, Yellow Star And Sleeves, Royal Blue And Yellow Star Cap
6 42775 BELLALIQUE
PAUL PREUSKER
7YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
M L R Whittaker, Mrs E M K Whittaker, N J Rawlings, Mrs A De Ruiter, H De Ruiter, S De Ruiter, Miss S E Schwartz, G A Rawlings, V C Audino & Mrs S Audino
Most recently 5th of 12 at Horsham Bm56 on February 24 over 1400m, 4 len behind Diamond War carrying 59.5kg at $10. The race before that second last of 8 at Sandown-Hillside 0 - 66 on January 28 over 1400m, 7 len behind Sky Watcher carrying 56.5kg at $18. Has ability but looks tested in this line-up.
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HARRY GRACE
Blue, Red Star, Red And White Diamond Sleeves, Red Cap With White Star
7 54341 MUFFLA
MICHAEL MCCLEAN
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
I A Stuart, Mrs R H Stuart, S C Baker, Mrs L J Baker, A N Pratt, Mrs T J Pratt, D B Algar & M S McClean
Recent form sound. Last start won by a neck at Port Lincoln Bm54 February 27 over 1750m defeating Sadler's Song carrying 57.5kg at $12. The race before that 4th of 10 at Kingscote 0-54 on February 19 over 1750m, 5 len behind Vee Rod with 57.5kg at $15. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
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SAIRYN FAWKE
Red And Blue Halves, White Spots, Black Sleeves, Red Cap
8 x7727 RUNWAY RULER
TOM DABERNIG
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
J F Valmorbida, P J Cornish, A L Fox, S H Myer & Quat Quatta Thoroughbreds (Mgr: I R Mandie)
At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at Kyneton Bm56 on February 27 over 1479m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Diamanda with 60kg at $5. The run before that led but faded 2nd of 14 at Ballarat Bm56 on February 14 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Simply Outrageous carrying 60kg at $8.50. Has ability and can turn things around.
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JORDYN WEATHERLEY
White, Brown Circles
9 42x74 DANGEROUS SECRET
BOB & KANE POST
7YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs P Post, K Post, J T Post, A W Cox, H J Howlett & Mrs V Howlett
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 7th of 12 at this track 0-54 on January 25 over 1212m, 3.5 len behind Artissi with 56kg at $21. Second run from a spell 4th of 12 at Edenhope 0 - 56 on March 7 over 1450m, 6 len behind Sethacchio with 55kg at $26. Needs to do more.
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D TOURNEUR
White, Gold And Black Sash, Black Cap
10 27286 MISS GATSBY
CRAIG STEWART
10YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
T J O'Sullivan, Ms J A Whyte & C Stewart
Comes off a 33 day let-up. Most recently 6th of 12 at Naracoorte Bm58 on February 8 over 1430m, 6 len behind Wichitall with 54kg at $101. Before that 8th of 12 at this track 0-54 on January 25 over 1212m, 4 len behind Artissi with 54.5kg at $17. Looking to others.
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THOMAS DOYLE
Emerald Green, Silver Stars, Quartered Cap
11 x0380 PIANTA
WAYNE WALTERS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
W Walters
Comes off a 56 day let-up. At the latest run second last of 12 at Penola 0-56 on January 16 over 2000m, 8 len behind Sharma Princess carrying 55.5kg at $7. Before that 8th of 14 at Stawell Bm56 on January 4 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Squander carrying 56kg at $31. This no easier and others rate better.
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MS K WALTERS
Red, White Stars, Black Sleeves
12 49764 LUCKY COMPASS
KELVIN BOURKE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Lucky Owners Pty Ltd (Mgr: K F Leung) & K T Bourke
Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at Werribee Bm56 on February 17 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Proshow with 52.5kg at $31. The run before that from last on the turn 6th of 11 at this track 0-56 on January 25 over 1562m, 2.5 len behind Ahvejay with 53kg at $7. Can overlook.
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Green, Orange Stripes And Cap
13 56x67 ROLL ME AWAY
WAYNE WALTERS
9YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Ms M Baster & Miss J L Walters
Third-up today. Comes off a 56 day let-up. First-up got back early 6th of 8 at Nhill Bm52 on December 26 over 1000m, 7 len behind Mississippi Miller carrying 55kg at $61. Last start eased back early on 7th of 11 at Penola 0-54 on January 16 over 1400m, 10 len behind Artpark carrying 54kg at $61. Might struggle again.
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MS S METCALFE
Light Blue, White Stars, Sleeves And Cap
14 73331 IMMORTAL JUSTICE
Tyler Donaldson-Aitken
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
D Smith, Superstar Racing (Mgr: D Smith) & Mrs M Smith
Form hard to fault. Last start favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at Ararat Mdn-Sw March 3 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Chouxdino with 57.5kg at $2.90. The race before that 3rd of 14 at Terang Mdn-Sw on February 20 over 1406m, 2.75 len behind Racey Casey carrying 57.5kg at $31. Sure to be in the finish again.
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Royal Blue, Gold Chevron, White Sleeves, Gold Cap