Muswellbrook Race 4 - Coolmore Denman Cup
NOVA CENTAURI (4) profiles as the horse to beat after driving home to win a Benchmark 74 at Scone by 2.6L as favourite. Her runs either side of the G3 Tibbie Stakes were superb and despite coming back in trip, she can repeat the dose with a repeat of her latest figures. HELLCIBELL (2) is the immediate danger off a neck second in BM82 grade at Tamworth and her 1280m record is a major asset, particularly with proven track-and-trip form. Bounced back last start on the quick turnaround and can go one better this time without surprising. NAVY STEEL (3) was disappointing behind NOVA CENTAURI at Scone, but the weight drop, quick turnaround give him a genuine rebound case. IMATRUESTAR (1) is the fresh runner to respect, returning from a long absence after a Taree trial win. Drawn well and is worth keeping safe. UNREACHABLE (7) gets a big chance to correct her recent form in this race.

Jockey: Zac Wadick
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after being last seen when 12th in a 3yo+ Benchmark 78 at Randwick, beaten just over six lengths after beginning slowly. His previous Eagle Farm run was better, charging home despite trouble when seventh in a Benchmark 80, beaten just over two lengths. Trialling well coming in and he can feature despite being off a very long break.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Taree | 1008m | Soft | Zac Wadick | 1:02.06 | - | 0 |
| 0.39L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 14/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Taree | 1000m | Good | Madeline Owen | 0:59.40 | - | 1 |
| 1.21L | $0.00 | |
| 12/14 | 07/06/2025 | 49 | BM78 3U | $160,000.00 | Randwick | 1400m | Soft 7 | Reece Jones | 55kg | 1:25.12 | 13-11-12 | 4 |
| 6.2L | $31.00 |
| 7/14 | 19/04/2025 | 14 | BM80 | $85,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1600m | Good 4 | Noel Callow | 58kg | 1:35.12 | 9-14-7 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $3.90 |
| 4/9 | 05/04/2025 | 21 | BM85 | $85,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1500m | Soft 6 | Robbie Dolan | 56kg | 1:30.17 | 8-9-4 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $2.30 |
| 2/11 | 15/03/2025 | 14 | BM78 | $85,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1400m | Good 4 | Robbie Dolan | 58.5kg | 1:23.18 | 10-9-2 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $4.60 |
| 1/8 | 01/03/2025 | 21 | CL3 | $75,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1600m | Good 4 | Robbie Dolan | 59.5kg | 1:34.89 | 6-6-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/16 | 08/02/2025 | 7 | NMW | $85,000.00 | Doomben | 1350m | Good 3 | Cody Collis | 53.5kg | 1:18.11 | 14-8-1 | 4 |
| 0.6L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Rory Hutchings
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Went within a neck of Night Fighter in a Benchmark 82 at Tamworth a week ago, a sharp rebound from her wide, no-cover failure over 900m at Newcastle. She is a proven track-and-trip winner, handles soft ground and remains race-fit on the quick turnaround. Better run last time out and can go one better without surprising.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 28/09/2026 | 10 | BM82 | $27,000.00 | Tamworth | 1200m | Good 4 | Nick Palmer | 57kg | 1:10.61 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 11/12 | 18/09/2026 | 41 | BM72 | $50,000.00 | Newcastle | 900m | Good 4 | Mitchell Bell | 57kg | 0:50.44 | 7-7 | 12 |
| 8.5L | $31.00 |
| 10/10 | 08/08/2026 | 13 | BM78 FM 3U | $160,000.00 | Randwick | 1200m | Good 4 | Alysha Collett | 55.5kg | 1:09.75 | 3-3-10 | 8 |
| 4.7L | $41.00 |
| 1/14 | 26/07/2026 | 10 | OPEN | $35,300.00 | Muswellbrook | 1280m | Good 4 | Mitchell Bell | 55kg | 1:14.33 | 4-3-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $3.20 |
| 3/11 | 16/07/2026 | 20 | OPEN FM | $50,000.00 | Grafton | 1400m | Good 4 | Mikayla Weir | 55.5kg | 1:21.65 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $5.50 |
| 12/14 | 26/06/2026 | 17 | BM82 | $30,000.00 | Tamworth | 1200m | Soft 5 | Mitchell Bell | 58kg | 1:09.28 | 3-3-12 | 14 |
| 5.1L | $9.50 |
| 3/5 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scone | 900m | Soft | Jasmine Urquhart-Warren | 0:53.18 | - | 0 |
| 1.37L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 12/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scone | 1000m | Heavy | Nick Palmer | 1:00.56 | - | 0 |
| 0.46L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Mikayla Weir
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has to be assessed on trust after tiring badly in the Benchmark 74 won by Nova Centauri at Scone, where he was second last and beaten over 12 lengths at long odds. The quick backup, drop to 55.5kg and strong record at this venue are genuine positives, while his Tuncurry fifth two back was sound enough. Folded badly behind Nova Centauri last time out but the drop in trip can see him return to form.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 25/09/2026 | 32 | BM74 | $27,000.00 | Scone | 1400m | Good 4 | Nick Palmer | 60.5kg | 1:22.36 | 1-1-10 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 24/08/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $27,000.00 | Tuncurry | 1500m | Soft 7 | Mitchell Bell | 57kg | 1:33.22 | 3-3-5 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $2.90 |
| 1/11 | 10/08/2026 | 12 | OPEN | $27,000.00 | Dubbo | 1420m | Heavy 9 | Mitchell Bell | 55kg | 1:25.77 | 3-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.6L | $4.60 |
| 10/10 | 29/07/2026 | 143 | BM72 3U | $60,000.00 | Randwick-Kensington | 1000m | Soft 5 | Kerrin Mcevoy | 56kg | 0:58.27 | 6-7-10 | 10 |
| 9.8L | $31.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scone | 1000m | Soft | Winona Costin | 1:00.83 | - | 0 |
| 3.51L | $0.00 | |
| 13/14 | 08/03/2026 | 36 | CL5 | $150,000.00 | Muswellbrook | 1280m | Good 4 | Kody Nestor | 57.5kg | 1:14.93 | 4-5-13 | 2 |
| 8.7L | $61.00 |
| 1/17 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | CL3 3U | $120,000.00 | Rosehill | 1500m | Good 4 | Tommy Berry | 59kg | 1:29.93 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $21.00 |
| 4/6 | 19/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scone | 1100m | Soft | Mikayla Weir | 1:06.57 | - | 0 |
| 2.47L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Adam Farragher
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Powered over the top to beat Alabama Blitz by two and a half lengths in a Benchmark 74 at Scone, having been sent out favourite and settling rearward before producing the best late work. That came straight after a G3 Tibbie Stakes run that was too strong a task, so this is a far more suitable level. Bolted in last start and looks the one to beat again as she drops in weight.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | BM74 | $27,000.00 | Scone | 1400m | Good 4 | Reece Jones | 57kg | 1:22.36 | 6-5-1 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $3.30 |
| 12/14 | 18/09/2026 | 14 | G3 OPEN FM 3U | $253,000.00 | Newcastle | 1400m | Good 4 | Reece Jones | 55kg | 1:22.07 | 10-10-12 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $201.00 |
| 3/8 | 04/09/2026 | 18 | BM68 | $50,000.00 | Wyong | 1200m | Good 4 | Reece Jones | 56.5kg | 1:09.69 | 6-6-3 | 7 |
| 0.7L | $11.00 |
| 1/9 | 17/08/2026 | 177 | BM66 | $30,000.00 | Scone | 1000m | Soft 5 | Reece Jones | 59kg | 0:58.05 | 6-5-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.90 |
| 1/5 | 05/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1000m | Good | Donovan Dillon | 1:00.23 | - | 0 |
| 0.62L | $0.00 | |
| 8/13 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | CL3 3U | $120,000.00 | Rosehill | 1300m | Good 4 | Reece Jones | 56kg | 1:16.75 | 2-2-8 | 11 |
| 9.4L | $71.00 |
| 15/16 | 07/02/2026 | 14 | CL3 3U | $120,000.00 | Randwick | 1200m | Good 4 | Alysha Collett | 57kg | 1:09.36 | 16-16-15 | 15 |
| 5.5L | $101.00 |
| 3/6 | 08/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 950m | Good | Leeshelle Small | 0:54.20 | - | 0 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Mitchell Bell
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Nearly pinched a Benchmark 82 at Tamworth when second to Brighella, beaten half a length after beginning awkwardly and racing handy. The step back up to around 1280m is supported by two wins and three placings at the trip, and barrier two helps her natural forward pattern. Each-way hope if she carries that form to 1280m.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 14/09/2026 | 8 | BM82 | $27,000.00 | Tamworth | 1000m | Good 4 | Braith Nock | 55kg | 0:57.08 | 7-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/13 | 06/09/2026 | 13 | OPEN | $35,150.00 | Moree | 950m | Good 4 | Jordie Thompson | 54kg | 0:53.59 | 4-3-4 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $9.50 |
| 7/10 | 24/08/2026 | 15 | BM74 | $27,000.00 | Tuncurry | 1000m | Soft 7 | Mitchell Bell | 58kg | 1:00.38 | 2-1-7 | 7 |
| 4.4L | $4.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/08/2026 | 14 | BM74 | $27,000.00 | Muswellbrook | 1000m | Good 4 | Mitchell Bell | 58kg | 0:57.00 | 1-2-2 | 6 |
| 2.7L | $5.00 |
| 4/14 | 26/07/2026 | 23 | OPEN | $35,300.00 | Muswellbrook | 1280m | Good 4 | Winona Costin | 55kg | 1:14.33 | 2-2-4 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 03/07/2026 | 117 | BM74 | $27,000.00 | Tamworth | 1000m | Soft 7 | Nick Palmer | 56kg | 0:57.38 | 3-2-4 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/4 | 10/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scone | 1000m | Soft | Charmaine Jennings-Gallagher | 1:00.79 | - | 0 |
| 10.61L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 30/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scone | 1000m | Good | Jasmine Urquhart-Warren | 0:58.07 | - | 0 |
| 5.01L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Anna Weatherlake
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-month break after ending last campaign with a second-last at Hawkesbury in a Benchmark 64 on heavy ground, beaten just over seven lengths. She had been more competitive at Wyong two back, finishing sixth and beaten two and a half lengths, and does own a win from one start at this track. Must lift fresh.
Last Starts 136 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 21/05/2026 | 14 | BM64 | $42,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 2100m | Heavy 8 | Reece Jones | 57kg | 2:11.90 | 9-9-8 | 8 |
| 7.4L | $7.50 |
| 6/9 | 07/05/2026 | 13 | BM64 | $42,000.00 | Wyong | 2100m | Good 4 | Reece Jones | 57.5kg | 2:11.16 | 8-7-6 | 3 |
| 2.7L | $4.60 |
| 3/11 | 24/04/2026 | 8 | OPEN 3U | $50,500.00 | Tamworth | 2100m | Good 4 | Reece Jones | 55kg | 2:13.57 | 9-8-3 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/9 | 16/04/2026 | 14 | BM64 | $42,000.00 | Wyong | 2100m | Good 4 | Reece Jones | 55.5kg | 2:11.47 | 8-8-1 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 02/04/2026 | 25 | BM64 | $42,000.00 | Gosford | 2100m | Good 4 | Tyler Schiller | 55kg | 2:09.98 | 7-7-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
| 1/11 | 08/03/2026 | 12 | BM58 | $30,000.00 | Muswellbrook | 1750m | Good 4 | Reece Jones | 59.5kg | 1:47.85 | 8-9-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
| 6/7 | 08/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 950m | Good | Leeshelle Small | 0:54.35 | - | 0 |
| 5.58L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 30/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scone | 900m | Soft | Leeshelle Small | 0:54.21 | - | 0 |
| 0.89L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Grant Buckley
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up now and gets a softer setup after a provincial Benchmark 64 at Newcastle, where she was bumped early, settled back and finished last, beaten five and a half lengths. Her Randwick ninth in a 4yo+ M Benchmark 78 was more encouraging, making ground from rearward at long odds. This shapes much nicer for her however with a better draw and a drop back to country level.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/13 | 19/09/2026 | 14 | BM64 | $42,000.00 | Newcastle | 1250m | Good 4 | Lee Magorrian | 57.5kg | 1:15.19 | 13-12-13 | 8 |
| 5.6L | $12.00 |
| 9/13 | 05/09/2026 | 113 | BM78 M 4U | $160,000.00 | Randwick | 1100m | Good 4 | Reece Jones | 52kg | 1:03.38 | 12-12-9 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $101.00 |
| 2/6 | 19/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Muswellbrook | 1000m | Good | Olivia Dalton | 0:58.18 | - | 0 |
| 0.04L | $0.00 | |
| 10/16 | 15/05/2026 | 15 | BM84 | $90,500.00 | Scone | 1400m | Good 4 | Dylan Gibbons | 55kg | 1:23.33 | 1-6-10 | 5 |
| 6.4L | $51.00 |
| 7/10 | 30/04/2026 | 15 | BM68 | $42,000.00 | Wyong | 1350m | Good 4 | William Stanley | 54.5kg | 1:19.31 | 6-7-7 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $7.00 |
| 7/9 | 15/04/2026 | 26 | BM72 FM 3U | $60,000.00 | Warwick Farm | 1200m | Good 4 | Dylan Gibbons | 57kg | 1:09.93 | 5-6-7 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $15.00 |
| 15/16 | 20/03/2026 | 6 | CL5 | $150,000.00 | Scone | 1400m | Soft 5 | Shannen Llewellyn | 55.5kg | 1:22.91 | 5-5-15 | 9 |
| 10.0L | $41.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scone | 1000m | Soft | Shannen Llewellyn | 0:59.10 | - | 0 |
| 5.24L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Clayton Gallagher
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was never a factor at Scone last start, finishing tenth in a Benchmark 58 and beaten just over seven lengths after settling rearward at long odds. Two back at this venue he was slow away but picked up fairly for fifth in a Benchmark 66. Weight relief helps, but a sharp turnaround is required.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 25/09/2026 | 17 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Scone | 1200m | Good 4 | Kody Nestor | 62kg | 1:11.26 | 8-10-10 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $51.00 |
| 5/12 | 08/09/2026 | 8 | BM66 | $27,000.00 | Muswellbrook | 1000m | Good 4 | Clayton Gallagher | 58.5kg | 0:56.39 | 10-11-5 | 4 |
| 4.2L | $21.00 |
| 8/13 | 31/08/2026 | 17 | BM58 | $27,200.00 | Taree | 1000m | Soft 6 | Jordie Thompson | 59kg | 0:58.33 | 13-12-8 | 10 |
| 3.9L | $19.00 |
| 7/14 | 14/08/2026 | 14 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Gunnedah | 1000m | Soft 6 | Grace Palmer | 60.5kg | 0:59.08 | 9-13-7 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $11.00 |
| 3/12 | 31/07/2026 | 28 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Port Macquarie | 1006m | Soft 6 | Grace Palmer | 60.5kg | 0:59.37 | 10-9-3 | 8 |
| 1.2L | $61.00 |
| 10/10 | 03/07/2026 | 29 | BM66 | $27,000.00 | Goulburn | 1200m | Soft 7 | Deanne Panya | 60.5kg | 1:13.75 | 1-1-10 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $41.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 799m | Good | Deanne Panya | 0:47.31 | - | 0 |
| 3.25L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 29/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 795m | Good | Deanne Panya | 0:46.11 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |