Dubbo   15 Mar 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

INLAND PETROLEUM COUNTRY BOOSTED BENCHMARK 58 SHOWCASE HANDICAP 1100m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 31)   Rail: True.  

Expecting Obsessive Nature to lead Adviser at just a moderate tempo. WATER LAD (3) settled well back from a wide draw first-up and wound up strongly beaten 2L over 1000m at Scone. Keeps the handy 2kg claim and looks suited. Rates the leading contender. MISS CAPRICORN (5) found one better here in stronger second-up and then didn't put in on a heavy track at Orange. Has been kept on the fresh side and winning rider Weir replaces the apprentice. Right in it at best. PRESS FORWARD (2) is better chance the form line suggests. He's been racing in better company and gets his chance drawn inside and with Stiff's handy 2kg claim. CANNY PROSPECT (4) was beaten 3.5 lengths into fourth in a 1000m contest at Tamworth at his latest appearance. Best efforts measure up so worth another chance. GREEN PINEAPPLE (7) resumes and wouldn't be out of it at best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Water Lad to win.
1 50821 OBSESSIVE NATURE
SHARON JEFFRIES
7YO  BAY  GELDING 65.0KG
Mrs S Jeffries
Racing well recently. At the latest run favourite; won by 0.6 len at Condobolin Pic Trophy February 21 over 1000m defeating Callie Cool carrying 75kg at $4. The race before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Parkes Bm58 on January 24 over 1000m, nose behind Cumboogle carrying 61kg at $5.50. Won't be far away.
10
DEON LE ROUX
Red, Blue And White Checked Sash, White Sleeves, Checked Armbands, Red, Blue And White Checked Cap
2 31485 PRESS FORWARD
BRETT ROBB
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 62.0KG
P D McFadyen, M J Evans, T Evans, Ms T Simmonds, A Hillerman, J Jones, T J Kilmartin, B Lang, D B Newall, A Peart, M Rees, T Rope, M Sheather, J A Webb, R Woodhead, A Reeves, D McFayden & A Hall
Most recently 5th of 12 at this track Bm82 on March 6 over 1100m, 4 len behind Inazuma Boy with 55kg at $18. The run before that 8th of 11 at Mudgee Bm66 on February 21 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Gidgee Guy with 57.5kg at $13. Easier and can feature in the finish.
2
JACOB STIFF
Yellow, Light Blue Horseshoe And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
3 665x4 WATER LAD
BRETT & GEORGIE CAVANOUGH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Ms A M McHardy & J R Tyrrell
Second run back. First-up after eight months 4th of 11 at Scone Bm58 on February 24 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Solar Blast with 60.5kg at $13. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Tamworth Ctry Cl1 on December 2 2024 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Speck carrying 58kg at $5.50. Plenty of improvement to come and tough to beat.
5
NICK PALMER
Royal Blue, White Star And Stars Sleeves, Royal Blue And White Star Cap
4 47644 CANNY PROSPECT
TODD HOWLETT
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
S H Oldknow & Mrs D A Oldknow
Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Tamworth Ctry Bm58 on March 2 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Yes Yes Boss with 58.5kg at $12. Before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at Taree Cl3 Bm66 on February 13 over 1007m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Cashaway Gold with 58kg at $8.50. Capable of improvement.
7
GABRIELLE JOHNSTON
Maroon, White Bullseye And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
5 9x124 MISS CAPRICORN
CONNIE GREIG
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 60.0KG
Miss C Greig
Racing well recently. Returns from a 34-day let-up. Last start in a small field at Orange Bm58 on February 9 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Marine Girl with 60kg at $4.40. The race before that 2nd of 10 at this track Bm66 on January 12 over 1018m, 2.25 len behind Nor Nor West with 57kg at $11. Leading claims fourth-up.
6
MIKAYLA WEIR
Yellow, Purple Stripes, Stars On Sleeves, Star On Cap And Pom Pom
6 888x5 I'M SCARLETT
CONNIE GREIG
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 60.0KG
Miss C Greig
Second-up. First-up after three months second last in a small field at Bedgerabong Pic Trophy on February 14 over 800m, 5.5 len behind Callie Cool with 69.5kg at $8. Previously second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 11 at Warren Ctry Bm58 on June 2 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Myalaby with 59.5kg at $8. Others are going much better.
3
IZZY NEALE
Yellow, Purple Stripes, Stars On Sleeves, Star On Cap And Pom Pom
7 1620x GREEN PINEAPPLE
GAYNA WILLIAMS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
D G Keay, Mrs C J Pillans, Mrs L C Green, K Fransden, J B Baxter, T Young & N Bender
Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at Rosehill Highway-C3 November 8 over 1200m, 9 len behind Lunaite carrying 55kg at $81. First up last campaign third of 10 at Bathurst Ctry Bm58 July 21 over 1300m, 3 len behind Slush Fund carrying 57.5kg at $2.70. Keep onside fresh.
9
ASHLEIGH MCCABE
Orange, Yellow Checks, Royal Blue Sleeves And Cap
8 x6x00 BON ZIPPER
MICHAEL C LYNCH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
I W Eastaway
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resumes off a 41 day letup. Resuming 10th of 12 at Cowra Ctry Bm58 on January 18 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Beauty Edge carrying 60kg at $21. Last start 10th of 12 at this track Bm58 on February 2 over 1300m, 11 len behind Black Nature with 60kg at $31. Unreliable and needs to lift.
4
K DUNBAR
Light Blue, Yellow Cap
9 5x417 EQUITABLE
RODNEY NORTHAM
5YO  BR/BL  GELDING 58.0KG
P J Burnheim, R P Townsend, C K Blackett & A J Crawford
Last start 7th of 12 at Tamworth Ctry Bm58 on March 2 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Yes Yes Boss carrying 58.5kg at $4. Before that came from midfield and won by a nose at Tamworth Ctry Mdn-Sw February 13 over 1000m defeating Street Empress carrying 59kg at $3.20. Great chance to atone.
11
Red And Yellow Diamonds, Yellow Sleeves, Red Cap
10 318x0 KOBOLD
TOBY PRACEY
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
D M Hanley
Second-up. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after five months didn't finish the race at this track Ctry Bm58 February 2 over 1200m. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Bathurst Ctry Mdn-Sw on May 26 over 1200m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Painite with 57kg at $5.50. May need this outing so happy to overlook on this occasion.
11
JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES
Red, Silver Shamrocks, Black And Silver Diamond Sleeves, Red And Silver Diamond Cap
11 x48x9 TEARS FOR FEARS
CHERYL CROCKET
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
C Crockett
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after two months got back early 9th of 12 at this track Cl1 on February 15 over 1000m, 5 len behind Blue De Beers carrying 55kg at $16. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Mudgee Ctry Bm58 on December 5 over 1200m, 6 len behind The Artefact with 59.5kg at $7. Looks tested again.
7
C LEVER
Pale Blue, Black Braces, Armbands And Striped Cap
12 28094 ULTRA WHITE
DAR LUNN
7YO  GREY  MARE 55.0KG
R D Pratten, J Whitney & B Brotherton
Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Last start 4th of 12 at Gilgandra Bm50 on February 7 over 1280m, slow going 2 len behind St Roy with 56kg at $31. The start before that eased back early on 9th of 12 at this track Ctry Bm58 on February 2 over 1000m, 5 len behind Western Warrior carrying 55kg at $71. Others read better. Looks tested in this line-up.
8
ZAC WADICK
Royal Blue, Light Blue Stars, Lime Sleeves And Cap
13 69823 ADVISER
JANE CLEMENT
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Arjay Services (Mgr: R J Clement) & B M Swan
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Orange Bm50 on February 14 over 1280m, 2.75 len behind Divine Sinner carrying 53kg at $6.50. Before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 2nd of 12 at Gilgandra Bm50 on February 7 over 1280m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind St Roy carrying 52.5kg at $41. Risking in this.
1
LEESHELLE SMALL
Red And Black Halves, White Diamond Band, Red Cap