Tamworth 10 Apr 2026
GOING: G(4)
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WESTS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1000m Track: Good 4 Clouds (Max: 32) Rail: True Entire. |
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Snatchreilly, Brighella and Nirmata can set a genuine tempo. A tough race. BRIGHELLA (8) missed the frame in stronger at Muswellbrook, but before that had gone close three times at this level. Will race forward from the handy barrier and will go close with Gibbons sticking aboard. MUTINY (14) is third-up and spiked her figures beaten 1L from the pace over 1100m at Armidale. Has to overcome an awkward gate, but is heading in the right direction and is likely to feature. IKNOWYOU (4) is a distance specialist back in grade and distance. He's been freshened and has the tongue tie on for the first time. He has the ability if presented forward by the Cavanough yard. SNATCHREILLY (2) had been within range all preparation before being outgraded at Moree. Needs a good ride from an outside barrier, but the 3kg claim is handy, and he'd be a hope with average luck in running. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Brighella.
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MASTER GEE
CRAIG CLEGG 6YO BROWN GELDING 62.0KG A J Manton Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at Armidale Bm66 on March 29 over 1100m, 3 len behind Concoction with 58.5kg at $41. The start before that 5th of 12 at this track Ctry Bm58 on March 2 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Yes Yes Boss with 59kg at $6.50. Tries hard and won't be far away. |
5 LEESHELLE SMALL |
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| 2 | 35239 |
SNATCHREILLY
DAVID HATCH 5YO GREY GELDING 62.0KG M D Keating & Mrs S J Keating At the latest run 9th of 12 at Moree Ctry Bm66 on March 17 over 1200m, 10 len behind Tough Guy carrying 59kg at $26. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at this track Ctry Cl2-Sw on February 23 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Nation Changing with 59kg at $5. In the mix with a good ride. |
11 LIBERTY SMYTH |
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| 3 | 425x9 |
ALMOST MAYBE
MELANIE O'GORMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Ms M J O'Gorman & D N McRae Second run back. First-up after six months sat on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 12 at Armidale Ctry Cl1 on March 29 over 1100m, 6 len behind Mad Harry carrying 56kg at $6. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at this track Ctry Cl1 on September 8 over 1000m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Beaumista with 60kg at $9. Strips fitter but risking. |
8 JULIET PARTRIDGE |
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| 4 | 22x70 |
IKNOWYOU
BRETT & GEORGIE CAVANOUGH 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Mrs L E Cavanough Third-up today. Resuming raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at Scone Ctry Bm58 on January 29 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Vierville with 62kg at $14. Second run from a spell ran last of 12 at Dubbo Ctry Cl4 Prev on March 6 over 1200m, 8 len behind Crusader Kings with 55kg at $41. Has the ability and is among the leading chances. |
4 L P ROLLS |
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| 5 | 1235x |
NIRMATA
CRAIG MARTIN 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Rimrock Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs S P Martin), The Bench Warmers (Mgr: J Thomas), B A Martin & J T Martin Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign fifth of 12 at this track Ctry Cl2 December 22 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Talkachino carrying 58kg at $7. At his first start won by 0.5 len Armidale Ctry Mdn-Sw October 14 over 1100m defeating Territory Style carrying 59kg at $3.40. gate makes it tougher. |
9 ANGEL BRENNAN |
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| 6 | 349x9 |
PURPLE ESPRIT
RIDGE WILSON 5YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Miss E L Dunger, A M Ritchie, R J Wilson, J Jackson, G McCarney, GC Barnes, R B Banham, M K Storey, R C Kearsey & G Schouten Second-up. First-up after three months 9th of 12 at Armidale Bm66 on March 29 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Concoction with 54.5kg at $9.50. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 1.1 len at Armidale F&M Bm58 October 14 over 1100m defeating On Her Word with 58.5kg at $3.40. Has a perfect second up record from three starts but others are going much better. |
6 RORY HUTCHINGS |
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| 7 | 8343x |
ORSUM
SALLY TORRENS 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG G J Martin & Two Bar 4 (Mgr: P J Martin) Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign third of 14 at Port Macquarie Cg&E Bm58 October 11 over 1200m, 2 len behind Jo Jo Sun with 56kg at $7. Previously first up; ninth of 11 at Taree Cl3 July 22 over 1262m, soft track; 9 len behind Bodhi Boy carrying 54kg at $26. Will need this hitout. |
1 LEANNE BOYD |
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| 8 | 13325 |
BRIGHELLA
DAVID HATCH 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG L F Hatch, Mrs K L Hatch, D J Hatch, Mrs R A Hatch, M W Brown & M D Keating At the latest run 5th of 13 at Muswellbrook Cl2 on March 27 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Occult carrying 55kg at $31. The run before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at Moree Bm58 on March 17 over 950m, head behind Prucia carrying 58kg at $2.90. Rates well and has winning claims. |
3 A GIBBONS |
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| 9 | 92351 |
EL BEATLE
JEREMY SYLVESTER 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Ms T D Hyett, M S Ploenges, T J Boyce, M A Molloy, T Bassett & S A Rowe Dual acceptor. Last start ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Port Macquarie Bm50 March 28 over 1008m on a soft track defeating Discreet Lady carrying 61kg at $12. The race before that 5th of 12 at Gunnedah Bm50 on March 7 over 1000m, 2 len behind Powerstone carrying 61.5kg at $4.80. Passing today. |
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| 10 | 5260x |
REPRISAL
TROY O'NEILE 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG P FITZGERALD & Ms E Rooke Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at Inverell Cl3 January 1 over 1200m, 10 len behind Campari Twist carrying 55kg at $11. First up last campaign eighth of 12 at this track Cl2 September 30 over 1200m, 5 len behind Crimson Bonnet with 56kg at $21. Prefer to see how he has returned. |
2 BRAITH NOCK |
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| 11 | 02209 |
LA PELAGO
DAMIEN LANE 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Mrs D M Colley & Greenhaven Park Stud (Mgr: P A Colley) Comes off a 45 day let-up. Most recently second last of 11 at Scone Bm58 on February 24 over 1000m, slow going 9 len behind Solar Blast carrying 58.5kg at $21. The run before that 2nd of 7 at this track Bm50 on January 31 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Brighella carrying 58.5kg at $6. Can't see her figuring in the finish. |
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PROVENCAL
JEREMY GASK 7YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Mrs K J Gask, Miss D Gask & M J Abdallah Dual acceptor. Second-up. Comes off a 45-day let-up. First-up after 14 months ran last of 11 at Scone Bm58 on February 24 over 1000m, slow going 16 len behind Solar Blast carrying 57kg at $14. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len at Quirindi Bm58 December 10 2024 over 1000m defeating Seeni with 55kg at $5. Fitter but looks a forlorn hope. |
5 MIKAYLA WEIR |
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SHARPEN THE KNIVES
TRACY BELL 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Mrs C Sewell, L J Sewell, F G Yule, Mrs L J Sewell, J M Sewell, D Clyde-Smith, Mrs D A Clyde-Smith, Mrs J Ranck, Ms T L Bell & Miss E K Breedon Second-up. First-up after seven months couldn't go on with it; 7th of 10 at Armidale Newmarket Bm85 on March 13 over 1100m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Gold Lover carrying 55kg at $71. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Gunnedah Cl1 on May 5 over 1250m, 6 len behind Tigers Roar with 57.5kg at $17. Others preferred. |
7 ANNA ROPER |
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MUTINY
SUE GRILLS 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Ms J C King Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 7th of 12 at Gunnedah Bm50 on March 7 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Powerstone with 57kg at $7.50. Second run from a spell sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Armidale Ctry Cl1 on March 29 over 1100m, 1.1 len behind Mad Harry carrying 55kg at $20. Can improve. Best form stacks up nicely and is ready to fire. |
10 JENNY DUGGAN |
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REDLINE
GEOFF O'BRIEN 8YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG G O'Brien Last start ran last of 10 at Muswellbrook Skellatar Bm92 on March 27 over 1000m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Durova with 52kg at $201. The race before that led but faded 2nd of 12 at Gunnedah Bm50 on March 7 over 1000m, 2 len behind Gerety with 55kg at $11. Needs to lift to make an impression. |
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