Muswellbrook 20 Apr 2026
GOING: S(5)
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COOLMORE JERRYS PLAINS CUP BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1500m Track: SOFT 5 Clouds (Max: 23) Rail: +2m 1000m-300m Cutaway Applies. |
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Expecting a strong gallop with Chistota and Jason Darren taking up the running over Villa Castina. TURNING CIRCLE (9) has impressed in two runs back and gets every chance to run the trip with the 3kg claim from the soft gate. Stalked the speed second-up with a well deserved Maiden win over 1350m at Wyong. Serious contender well graded here. SUGARFIRE (10) win record hardly excites and strips fitter third-up. Kept finding through the line to secure third over 1450m at this track. Best figures measure up nicely. Makes plenty of appeal. VILLA CASTINA (3) Maurice filly expected to go on with it this time in. Indicated a win was imminent with a tough third over 1600m at Gosford in C1 grade. Claim helps and has genuine each way prospects. ALL KIRKED UP (8) chipped away late on resumption to run sixth over 1450m at this track. Has further upside with winning apprentice going back aboard. SUGGESTED PLAY: Turning Circle gets plenty of favours third-up.
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JASON DARREN
JOHN BANNISTER 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 62.0KG J R Bannister Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at this track Bm58 on April 6 over 1450m, slow going 0.6 len behind Oakfield Alaska with 59kg at $6.50. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Dubbo Bm58 on March 15 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Stockholm carrying 61.5kg at $6. Faces a tough assignment this time. |
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SMOKE ON THE WATER
JAMES DOBIE 5YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG S Smith, A Lauder, J H McIntosh, B L Samsa, T Burns, M J Duffell, L T Dennison & Ms J A Searle At the latest run 10th of 14 at this track Ctry Cl3 on March 27 over 1450m, slow going 5 len behind Solitario with 56.5kg at $21. The start before that 7th of 13 at Newcastle Bm64 on February 28 over 1300m, slow going 2.5 len behind Via Flaminia with 58.5kg at $11. Should be at his top now and is worth including. |
12 DEON LE ROUX |
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VILLA CASTINA
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 3YO BROWN FILLY 61.0KG J R Vickery Third-up today. First-up 4th in a small field at Goulburn Cl1 on March 22 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Hazel Jean with 58kg at $6. Last start 3rd of 8 at Gosford Cl1 on April 9 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Serpico carrying 56.5kg at $5. Well placed and sure to be in the finish. |
5 MS OLIVIA DALTON |
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| 4 | 5221 |
CHISTOTA
CIARON MAHER 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Blueblood Thoroughbreds, C V J Figredo, A C Hunt, Ojaxe, A W Bennett, Mrs K A Bennett, P Carrall, J Strathdee, R Ivankovic, W Greig, G Morgan, Viking Valhalla Racing, S Barry, S Dayal, W L Twomey, A P Wagstaff & J Menzel Recent form sound. Last start won by a nose at Port Macquarie Mdn-Sw March 24 over 1500m in soft going defeating Cool Summer Nights with 59kg at $4.40. The race before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd in a small field at Coffs Harbour Mdn on March 9 over 1412m, on a wet track; 0.6 len behind Headstream with 59.5kg at $2.90. Has upside and pay to follow. |
7 L P ROLLS |
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SUNDAY PUNCH
CHERYL GROUSE 3YO B/BR FILLY 59.0KG Ms C A Grouse & Victory Lodge (Mgr: C E Conners) At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track Bm58 on March 27 over 1280m, slow going 7 len behind Siragusa carrying 59kg at $51. The run before that came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Newcastle Mid Mdn March 12 over 1300m on a soft track defeating Zousari with 55kg at $91. Has ability but looks safely held. |
11 A GIBBONS |
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YORIKIRI
PAUL PERRY 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG P Perry, A M Murdocca, P G Scott & Ms C G Collis Most recently ran last of 11 at Newcastle Bm64 on March 31 over 1850m, 11 len behind Cosmic Lad with 55kg at $91. The start before that 10th of 12 at Newcastle Mid Bm64 on March 6 over 1500m, 5 len behind Cosmic Avenger with 55kg at $151. Needs to improve sharply. |
4 WILLIAM STANLEY |
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FIREUP
TERRY WICKS 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG T Wicks, G A Tomlins, Dr A Argyle, A Pratt, M J TOMLINS, Mrs C Tomlins, P Ghassibe, W A Beale, Mrs K L Beale, G A Tomlins, J M Austin, J Kandalaft, Mrs L G Wicks, Ms S L Wicks & M A Campbell Third-up today. Resuming second last of 10 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Ctry Bm66 on March 23 over 1150m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Cupid's Kiss with 55kg at $21. Second run from a spell from last on the turn 7th of 11 at this track Ctry Bm66 on April 6 over 1280m, slow going 3 len behind Ollie's Secret carrying 55kg at $91. Outclassed. |
10 ZAC WADICK |
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ALL KIRKED UP
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 3YO BROWN FILLY 58.0KG Group One Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J J Azzopardi), J J Azzopardi, Group One Amarela (Mgr: J J Azzopardi), J J S Azzopardi, B Dunn, M Thomas, P M Atkinson, T Uren, M Marcellino, D R Thorley, V Surace, R Harley, F Cornish, C Hutchinson & Salami Bros (Mgr: B D Bibby) Second-up. First-up after four months 6th of 11 at this track Bm58 on April 6 over 1450m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Oakfield Alaska carrying 56kg at $10. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Hawkesbury F&M Mdn-Sw on November 8 over 1400m, 6 len behind Pro Velocity with 56.5kg at $7.50. Fitter and rates highly. |
6 BRAITH NOCK |
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TURNING CIRCLE
NATHAN DOYLE 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Tricolours Racing & Syndications Pty Ltd, W J Buttigieg, A D Kennedy, Morgcam Racing, J M Cross, Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd, S A Aboud, H G H McCathie, A C Lloyd Jones, A J M Young, Forest Six, Lucky Eight Racing, S A Tilley, J P Morrison, A J Newhouse, Mrs D M Edwards & R J Edwards Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 11 at Port Macquarie F&M Mdn-Sw on March 16 over 1206m, 2.25 len behind On Any Tuesday with 58kg at $2.40. Last start came from midfield and won by a neck at Wyong Prov Mdn-Sw April 4 over 1350m on a rain affected track defeating Force March with 54kg at $3.10. Found her best form now. Looks suitably placed here and expected to be in the finish again. |
2 LIBERTY SMYTH |
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SUGARFIRE
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG F L R Kandy, G C Daniels, Sledmere Stud (Mgr: Mrs C J Murphy), M J Castricum, Ms C L Latus, T James, Silent Five Racing, A Bryan, Mrs J Emanuel, M J Anderson, K J McDonald, G R Morgan, Lucky Lucky Happy Happy, M W Lowe, C J Fox, G Jones, G F Townsend, A Grigg, R E Badgery & Hon. G J Williamson Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up got back early 5th of 7 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cl1 on March 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Autumn King carrying 55.5kg at $17. Second-up came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track Bm58 on April 6 over 1450m, slow going 1.5 len behind Oakfield Alaska with 57.5kg at $12. Knocking on the door and is one of the main hopes. |
1 M BELL |
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NUGGET SMART
BEN BLAY 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG B J Blay, K L Roots, J W Scobie, Ms K M Blay, Ms T A Foley, N Gillard, G J Thoms & Ms G R Holloway Last start 8th of 12 at Taree Bm58 on April 9 over 1600m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Damascus Gate with 58kg at $26. Before that sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 9 at Dubbo Cl1-Sw on March 15 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Lagoon with 56kg at $8. Prepared to risk. |
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TIPSY MISS
JOHN RAMSEY 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG J W Ramsey Pty Ltd (Mgr: J W Ramsey) Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at this track Ctry Bm66 on April 6 over 1280m, slow going 5.5 len behind Ollie's Secret carrying 55kg at $14. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track Bm58 on March 27 over 1280m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Siragusa carrying 55.5kg at $11. Hard to make a case. |
3 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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