Gawler   25 Jun 2025
 
GOING: H

Sportsbet Jockey Watch Benchmark 56 Handicap 1200m

Track: Heavy 8   Rain (Max: 14)   Rail: +6m 1450m-900m Incl 1500m Chute, +5m Remainder.  

Solid tempo with several going forward headed by Snipers Nightmare. VALENTINA CHARM (10) was never in the race after getting well back last time. Her best form from the spring looks the best in this race. Must include her. SHUTTLE RUN (4) is open to sharp improvement off a lacklustre return. Fitter and should fare a lot better in this suitable contest. REFRESHING (1) is a previous second-up winner that must be respected in a race like this. FASHION DOG (3) turned in a far better run last time out when second over 1050m at Balaklava. Sure to appreciate the extra journey and looms as a significant player. SAVATOFF (6) returns from a break and could surprise fresh. SUGGESTED PLAY: Valentina Charm on top.
1 x40x6 REFRESHING
AARON BAIN & NED TAYLOR
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 61.0KG
A Bain, K C Finn, B P Fitzgerald, M F Jones, G W Kerr, C J O'Connor, Just 4 Fun (Mgr: A McMahon), J M Durnberger-Smith, J Tregea, T Vorstenbosch, L Harris, G A Bishop, M Carter, B Davey & C R Dean
Second-up. First-up after five months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Penola Bm62 on June 1 over 1075m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Quik Rhapid with 59kg at $10. Previously second-up 11th of 13 at Morphettville Bm64 on December 28 over 1200m, 6 len behind Kinetic Jewel with 58.5kg at $19. Has won second up before and is among the genuine chances.
4
MATT CHADWICK
Red, Blue 5 Stars, White Sleeves Blue Checked, Red Cap Blue Stars, Red Collar, Red Cuffs, Red Peak
2 1774x SNIPERS NIGHTMARE
BILL BOGARTS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
S M Noske, Mrs T L Rothe, M W Rothe, J L Kupke, B H Schulz, Ms R K Schulz, Mrs A J Cheney, D R Cheney, J D Foote, Ms A Hayward, J Janson & Mrs J R Bogarts
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth in a small field at Morphettville Parks Nmw December 26 over 1250m, 1.75 len behind Shisuta Bo with 52.5kg at $10. Previously first up; tenth of 13 at Murray Bridge 4yo+ Mdn-Sw September 4 over 1000m, 6 len behind Hypernova with 58kg at $17. Might be better off following this run.
1
ALAN LAI
Red, White Star
3 8x662 FASHION DOG
WAYNE FRANCIS & GLEN KENT
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Finniss Equine Retreat (Mgr: Mrs J A Francis), G A Kent, R Borda, Mrs N A Borda, C York & T J Fraser
Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Balaklava Cg&E 0-56 on June 18 over 1050m, slow going 2.5 len behind Italian Informant carrying 59.5kg at $3.60. The start before that from last on the turn 6th of 11 at Balaklava 0-56 on June 4 over 1050m, 2.5 len behind Lakehurst with 57kg at $3.30. Ready to produce his best.
9
ISAAC SIT
Black, Aqua Blue Maltese Cross, White Sleeves, Aqua Blue Cap
4 600x0 SHUTTLE RUN
DYLAN CABOCHE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
S D Goldsmith, Mrs E A Goldsmith, Mrs L M Warner, A C Warner, C D Skinner, Mrs J M Skinner, Mrs T J Dahlitz, I E Dahlitz, K Watherston & Miss R E Warner
Second-up. First-up after five months second last of 12 at Morphettville Parks 4yo+ 0-62 on June 7 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Nostryia with 58.5kg at $81. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Port Lincoln Bm68 on October 13 over 1210m, 7 len behind Evening Bride with 56kg at $15. Should improve sharply off first-up run.
6
JACOB OPPERMAN
Navy Blue, White Stars, Navy Blue And White Star Cap
5 21284 DYLAN'S LAD
GARRET LYNCH
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Racing sales
At the latest run 4th of 10 at Balaklava Cg&E 0-56 on June 18 over 1050m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Italian Informant carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. The run before that struggled in the run home; ran last of 8 at Port Augusta Bm62 on June 8 over 1200m, 23 len behind Mohite carrying 55.5kg at $3.40. Can improve again. Consistent and shapes as a top three chance.
9
BROOKE KING
Teal, Turquoise Angled Quarters And Sleeves, Teal Cap
6 2645x SAVATOFF
PAULA TRENWITH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mr D L Cunningham, Mrs R M Cunningham & Miss P G Trenwith
First-up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at Kingscote Kcte Cup February 22 over 1880m, 3.5 len behind Eureka's Victory carrying 54kg at $15. When resuming last campaign second of 10 at Casterton 0 - 58 September 1 over 1400m, on heavy track; 0.8 len behind Moon Yanco carrying 60kg at $14. Can feature but perhaps wait until he steps up in distance.
8
CAITLIN TOOTELL
Blue, Orange V, White Sleeves With Orange Chevron And Cap
7 3314x NAVIGLI
G LESNIKOWSKI & R HANNEMANN
4YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
J E Sarah, N L Hart, T A Kristoris & M G Vartuli
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth of 16 at Strathalbyn Bm56 (App Only) December 27 over 1350m, 5 len behind Limbering with 57.5kg at $10. On debut second last of 11 at Morphettville 4yo+ Mdn-Sw August 10 over 1050m, soft track; 10 len behind Nurys with 56kg at $51. Trial suggests she can run a cheeky race.
5
ANNA JORDSJO
Blue, White Sash, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
8 85018 NICISH
PHILLIP STOKES
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
Done Up Racing (Mgr: Mrs S J Dunn), T W Mitchell, Mrs C Mitchell, Mrs S Byrnes, M J Byrnes, Mrs K Northover, T Northover, T Dunn, Mrs K Dunn, W Dunn, Mrs J Dunn, S Kenny & Mrs D Kenny
At the latest run 8th of 10 at Morphettville Cl2 on May 31 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Extra Hot with 51kg at $3.70. The race before that scored a big 3.5 len win at Balaklava 0-56 May 21 over 1200m defeating Willaston with 57.5kg at $3.10. Best form stacks up so she can make amends in an easier race that last start.
5
LACHLAN NEINDORF
Hot Pink, White Sash, Navy Blue And White Hooped Sleeves, Navy Blue Diamond On Cap, White Pom Pom
9 x8x40 ATALA
JUDY STREETS
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
M Newman, Miss S Daskalopoulos, M Newman, Wilde Racing (Mgr: S W Wilde), Santo (Mgr: L J Hoy), J Bermingham, B Jenkinson, B R Keast & J Burke
Third-up today. Resuming ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at this track Cl1 on May 28 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Daisydoo with 58kg at $21. Second-up second last of 12 at Murray Bridge Cl1 on June 14 over 1100m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Caladan with 56kg at $31. This line-up might test her.
2
TODD PANNELL
Black With Gold Triangular Logo, Gold Sleeves And Cap
10 5x450 VALENTINA CHARM
DAVID JOLLY
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
V Francesca, D R Jolly, C Francesca, S Condo, J A S Nicolas, T Nicolas, Mrs L Ciaramella, L Mattiazzo, Mrs A Caretti, Mrs P Esposito, G Anastasi, I Annicchiarico, S Parella, T Anastasi, V Izzo, M Bartemucci, D Cassetta, A Altamura, R D'Alessio & C Caretti
Last start 12th of 14 at Murray Bridge F&M 0-64 on June 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Extra Hot carrying 56kg at $3.90. Before that 5th of 10 at Morphettville Cl2 on May 31 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Extra Hot with 54.5kg at $11. Strong claims on her best form from the spring.
7
J POTTER
Red And Yellow Stripes, Black Witch, Red Cap
11 61003 INTACTO
GARRET LYNCH
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Racing sales
Most recently 3rd of 14 at Balaklava F&M 0-56 on June 18 over 1050m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Smashing Action with 59kg at $20. The run before that second last of 13 at Balaklava Bm56 on May 21 over 1050m, 9 len behind Fast Bubbles carrying 57.5kg at $71. Hit the line last start and can improve again.
3
ROCHELLE MILNES
Teal, Turquoise Angled Quarters And Sleeves, Teal Cap
12 0900x JAYWICK
BRUCE POTTER
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs A L Potter, B O Potter, P Violi, Mrs M E Violi, Miss A J Potter, A J M Potter, Miss R A Potter, Miss B J Ludewig Shaw & R A O'kane
Resuming. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at Clare 0-60 April 19 over 1800m, 13 len behind Enciphering with 55kg at $31. When resuming last campaign 11th of 14 at Oakbank Bm56 March 5 over 1400m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Greenidge carrying 57kg at $101. Prefer in something easier.
2
Black, White And Blue Sash, White Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap