Gunnedah 14 Aug 2026
GOING: S(6)
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MANNION DRILLING BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1000m Track: Soft 6 Clear (Max: 18) Rail: True . |
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Callie Cool, Gerety and Showtime Sassy can set the pace. MISS MERCY (8) recorded an all-the-way win last time out by a nose over this journey at Tamworth. Sure to take some stopping again. RAY DEL NORTE (4) progressed nicely second-up when finishing third at Quirindi. Drops back to the 1000m off 32 days in-between and has enough early speed to offset the wide draw. Can give backers a bold sight. HANUMAN (18) doesn't win out of turn but hasn't been too far away of late when running into some handy winners. Shoulders a sound record over this trip and rates one of the main hopes. CLIFTON SPRINGS (1) rocketed home at a big price last start at Port Macquarie. Drawn kinder this time and is worth keeping in mind for exotics. SUGGESTED PLAY: Slight lean to Miss Mercy.
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CLIFTON SPRINGS
CARLOS ANTONIO 9YO BAY GELDING 63.0KG P Clare At the latest run 3rd of 12 at Port Macquarie on July 31 over 1006m, slow going 1.2 len behind Zoucat with 60.5kg at $61. The race before that struggled in the run home; ran last of 10 at Goulburn on July 3 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Stormbringer with 60.5kg at $41. Making headway. Major player. |
5 GRACE PALMER |
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| 2 | 54610 |
SOOBOOCO
TODD PAYNE 7YO BROWN GELDING 63.0KG T Payne & K J Bodsworth Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 10th of 13 at Grafton on July 16 over 1000m, 6 len behind Manpower carrying 58.5kg at $9. The start before that won by 3 len at Inverell on June 19 over 1050m defeating The Lupercal carrying 60.5kg at $4.20. Didn’t fire last start but is capable of better. |
6 JASMINE URQUHART-WARREN |
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NOR NOR WEST
LOU MARY 7YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG A M Martyn, A J Pratt, S J Pratt, G W Mayer & Mrs G Mayer Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up got back early 5th of 9 at Scone on June 29 over 1000m, slow going 7 len behind Sobek with 59.5kg at $13. Second-up ran second last of 10 at Warren on July 21 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Ivy Diva with 57.5kg at $15. Tested again. |
7 DEON LE ROUX |
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| 4 | 1x83 |
RAY DEL NORTE
DAVID HATCH 4YO B/BR GELDING 61.0KG M D Keating, Mrs S J Keating & L F Hatch Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 10 at Werribee on May 14 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Dragon Scroll carrying 60kg at $13. Second run from a spell sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Quirindi on July 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Fan Harder with 55kg at $31. Shaping up nicely and can go on with it. |
11 A LAYT |
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| 5 | 2x694 |
CAPSITY
BRETT & GEORGIE CAVANOUGH 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 61.0KG Grand Syndicates Capitalist (Mgr: S R Leoni) Last start 4th of 11 at Newcastle on August 1 over 900m, slow going 2 len behind Grey Effects carrying 57kg at $41. Before that didn't do much in the run home; 9th of 12 at Scone on July 10 over 1100m, slow going 9 len behind Occult with 56kg at $17. This looks a stern test. |
13 NICK PALMER |
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SNATCHREILLY
DAVID HATCH 6YO GREY GELDING 61.0KG M D Keating & Mrs S J Keating Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at this track on July 20 over 1000m, 3 len behind Zubba Storm with 55.5kg at $12. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Quirindi on July 13 over 1000m, slow going 5.5 len behind Simply Better with 60kg at $5.50. Among the chances on his best form. |
16 GABRIELLE JOHNSTON |
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| 7 | 14x87 |
GERETY
RIDGE WILSON 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 59.0KG M K Storey, Miss S J Storey, Mrs P M Storey, Miss C G Storey, Rolozoba Racing (Mgr: M J Holt), A P Lacey & T R Lacey Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 8 at Wean on July 11 over 1000m, 10 len behind Rivaldo carrying 72.5kg at $7. Second-up 7th of 13 at Moree on August 6 over 950m, 4 len behind Buzz Saw with 57kg at $31. Might struggle again. |
9 KODY NESTOR |
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| 8 | 86051 |
MISS MERCY
PADDY CUNNINGHAM 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 59.0KG P J Cunningham, R J Campbell & Mrs D L Campbell Comes here off a 49-day let-up. At the latest run won by a nose at Tamworth on June 26 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Rivaldo with 57.5kg at $12. The race before that 5th of 11 at Grafton on June 6 over 1030m, slow going 2.75 len behind Enniroc with 55kg at $16. Can get the job done again. |
4 JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES |
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WATCH CAPITAL
JEREMY GASK 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG S A Shann Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after 16 months ran last of 7 at Muswellbrook on July 26 over 1000m, 7 len behind Write Me A Letter with 58.5kg at $15. Previously second-up won by 1.3 len at Terang on March 21 2025 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Villa Royale with 59kg at $2.80. Can't recommend. |
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OCTAVIAN TREASURE
TODD HOWLETT 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 59.0KG Mrs S A McKenna, Champagne Experience No 1 (Mgr: Mrs S A McKenna), J J H West, D West, K Ling, J M Manu-Long, Mrs J McKie & J J McKie At the latest run 7th of 12 at Port Macquarie on July 31 over 1006m, slow going 4 len behind Zoucat carrying 59.5kg at $21. The start before that 5th of 10 at Quirindi on July 13 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind Simply Better carrying 60kg at $7.50. Can turn things around. |
13 AARON BULLOCK |
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| 11 | 71749 |
MAGNOLIA JEWEL
TRACEY BARTLEY 6YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Ms T A Quinn At the latest run got back early 9th of 12 at Port Macquarie on July 31 over 1006m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Zoucat carrying 57kg at $19. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Taree on June 30 over 1000m, on a wet track; 1.3 len behind The Piccolino carrying 55.5kg at $10. Fully tested on her recent run. |
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PARANA RIVER
TERRY VIDLER 6YO BROWN MARE 58.0KG T J Vidler & Mrs J L Vidler Most recently 5th of 9 at Quirindi on August 4 over 1000m, long-neck behind Altercation carrying 55kg at $31. The run before that 10th of 14 at Grafton on July 19 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Hayley's Rocket with 60.5kg at $15. Worth following up. |
14 MIKAYLA WEIR |
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CALLIE COOL
CONNIE GREIG 6YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG Miss C Greig Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second of 7 at Moree Pic Trophy May 23 over 950m, 4 len behind Connewarre carrying 69kg at $3. First up last campaign tenth of 12 at Dubbo Ctry Bm58 February 2 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Western Warrior with 56kg at $81. Marginal chance. |
8 HOLLIE HULL |
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KAWATIRI
GEOFF O'BRIEN 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Z A Campbell, G O'Brien & T A Tapfield Most recently ran second last of 9 at Quirindi on August 4 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Altercation with 52kg at $12. The race before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 10 at Quirindi on July 13 over 1000m, slow going 1.3 len behind Simply Better carrying 54.5kg at $8. Rates highly and is sure play a major role. |
3 IZZY NEALE |
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OUR EMILY
JOHN BANNISTER 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG A A Pacey & Mrs H M Pacey Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 7 at this track on July 20 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Zubba Storm with 54kg at $17. Second run from a spell 7th of 9 at Gilgandra on August 1 over 1100m, 3 len behind Loud carrying 57.5kg at $3.20. Prefer to see her back in form. |
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CRAIG'S ONE
TIM MCINTOSH 6YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG G R Milligan, Ms V P Milligan, Funny Ha Ha (Mgr: N P May), N J Lee, 12 Lengths (Mgr: B J Coleman), P D Braude Pty Ltd (Mgr: Dr P D Braude), P D Shoesmith, C Brien & B Weaver Gelding back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation when last of 7 at Taree Ctry Bm58 May 5 over 1007m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind Where's The Fire with 59kg at $4.20. When resuming last campaign second of 9 at Port Macquarie Ctry Bm58 February 22 over 1000m, 2 len behind Dubalene with 57kg at $2.50. Winning hope. |
10 D DILLON |
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SIR FREDDIE
JEREMY SYLVESTER 8YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Ms T D Hyett & Mrs J Lennon Second run back. First-up after about 18 months ran second last of 9 at Scone on July 31 over 1000m, 6 len behind Yes To Infinity carrying 59kg at $101. Previously second-up eased back early on 4th of 8 at Muswellbrook on February 3 2025 over 1000m, 5 len behind Play My Song with 61kg at $14. Still early in the prep and might need more time. |
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HANUMAN
MACK GRIFFITH 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG M D Griffith, J J Griffith, Mrs A Griffith, J J Borg & Mrs J M Borg At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Muswellbrook on July 26 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Write Me A Letter with 57kg at $9. The run before that 2nd of 9 at Scone on July 10 over 900m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Nevermista with 56.5kg at $14. Must be respected. |
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ADVISER
JANE CLEMENT 8YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs J M Clement, R J Clement & B M Swan Last start 11th of 13 at Moree on August 6 over 950m, 6 len behind Buzz Saw with 57kg at $81. Before that raced on the pace before fading ran second last of 10 at Dubbo on July 13 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Palentino Swinger carrying 58kg at $21. Prepared to overlook. |
1 GABRIELLE JOHNSTON |
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SHOWTIME SASSY
SUE BIGG 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG Miss S Bigg & Mrs G F Bigg Last start 4th of 9 at Trangie on July 25 over 1100m, 2 len behind Trigoso carrying 67kg at $8. The start before that 10th of 12 at Tamworth on June 26 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Kakoda carrying 55kg at $101. Others read better. Can't recommend. |
2 NICK PALMER |
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