Tamworth Race 1 - Benson Excavation Country Boosted Mdn Plate
SAMITA (8) settled back in the field and struggled to make inroads last start in a $50k maiden over this distance at Muswellbrook. Narrowly defeated in a comparable race to this at Scone two back. Races well here and gets her chance to finally break through. IMMORTAL LASS (10) made it four minor placings from four career runs when she led but found one better first-up over today's distance at Gunnedah. Draws a better gate and gets a few key gear changes so it will be no surprise to see her grab a well-deserved win. NEVERMISTA (2) returns from a fourteen-week spell. Opened last prep with a sound third over this journey at Scone. Leading hope with the help of the inside stall. Rodney Northam's first starter WILLOW HILL (13) has trialled twice without showing a great deal. Let the betting tell the story. MOROCCAN THUNDER (4) showed pace before tiring late when resuming over this distance at Taree recently. Likely improver.
Jockey: Kody Nestor
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 9th of 11 at Muswellbrook Super Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Enniroc carrying 57.5kg at $151. The race before that ran last in a small field at Mudgee Mdn-Sw on February 23 over 1100m, 10 len behind Nor Nor West carrying 59kg at $61. Prefer others.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 14/03/2025 | 19 | MDN | $50,000.00 | Muswellbrook | 1000m | Soft 5 | Siena Grima | 57.5kg | 0:57.47 | 5-6-9 | 7 |
| 5.9L | $151.00 |
| 5/5 | 23/02/2025 | 15 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Mudgee | 1100m | Good 4 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | 59kg | 1:05.09 | 2-2-5 | 4 |
| 10.9L | $61.00 |
| 2/7 | 08/02/2025 | 26 | MDN | $16,000.00 | Gilgandra | 1000m | Good 4 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | 55kg | 0:59.25 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
| 9/12 | 13/01/2025 | 18 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Muswellbrook | 1000m | Soft 7 | Siena Grima | 53.5kg | 0:57.10 | 2-3-9 | 7 |
| 8.4L | $101.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/12/2024 | 150 | MDN | $12,000.00 | Wellington | 900m | Good 4 | Angela Cooper | 57kg | 0:53.11 | - | 2 |
| 0.6L | $15.00 |
| 9/9 | 29/07/2024 | 18 | CL1 | $30,000.00 | Muswellbrook | 1000m | Heavy 9 | Michael Squires | 56kg | 0:58.22 | 2-7-9 | 6 |
| 19.5L | $41.00 |
| 1/5 | 13/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Muswellbrook | 800m | Soft | Patrick Scorse | 0:47.57 | - | 0 |
| 2.62L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 31/08/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scone | 900m | Soft | Tamsin Gough | 0:53.68 | - | 0 |
| 5.36L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Daniel Northey
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign eighth of 14 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw December 23 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Peninsula carrying 59kg at $9.50. Previously first up; third of 8 at Scone Ctry Mdn November 19 over 1000m, soft track; 3 len behind Sir Remlap carrying 57.5kg at $21. Expected to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 18/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Muswellbrook | 800m | Good | Daniel Northey | 0:47.01 | - | 0 |
| 1.05L | $0.00 | |
| 8/14 | 23/12/2024 | 21 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Tamworth | 1200m | Good 3 | Daniel Northey | 59kg | 1:09.97 | 8-10-8 | 14 |
| 3.6L | $9.50 |
| 2/8 | 02/12/2024 | 13 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Tamworth | 1000m | Soft 5 | Daniel Northey | 59kg | 0:56.85 | 8-6-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 19/11/2024 | 151 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Scone | 1000m | Soft 7 | D Northey | 57.5kg | 0:57.11 | 4-4-3 | 5 |
| 3.2L | $21.00 |
| 2/7 | 30/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scone | 900m | Soft | Anthony Williams | 0:53.89 | - | 0 |
| 1.65L | $0.00 | |
| 10/14 | 21/06/2024 | 14 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Tamworth | 1200m | Soft 5 | D Northey | 58kg | 1:12.30 | 3-7-10 | 6 |
| 6.4L | $26.00 |
| 4/14 | 07/06/2024 | - | MDN 3U | $35,000.00 | Dubbo | 1000m | Soft 7 | D Northey | 59kg | 0:57.60 | 8-11-4 | 12 |
| 6.3L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Shannen Llewellyn
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First starter by Headwater out of Zourego. Ran second in Tamworth trial over 950m March 12. Looks one of the chances despite a difficult gate.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 12/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 950m | Soft | Shannen Llewellyn | 0:55.28 | - | 0 |
| 1.31L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Aaron Bullock
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start sat behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 12 at Muswellbrook Ctry Mdn-Sw on November 29 over 1280m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Bondi Prophet carrying 58kg at $5. Went for a break before returning 4th of 9 at Taree Ctry Mdn on March 17 over 1007m, slow going 4 len behind King Soleil carrying 57.5kg at $14. Strips fitter and expected to figure prominently.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 17/03/2025 | 108 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Taree | 1007m | Soft 5 | Mikayla Weir | 57.5kg | 0:58.15 | 1-2-4 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $14.00 |
| 5/6 | 05/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1000m | Soft | Mikayla Weir | 1:01.10 | - | 0 |
| 2.11L | $0.00 | |
| 10/12 | 29/11/2024 | - | MDN | $30,000.00 | Muswellbrook | 1280m | Soft 7 | Aaron Bullock | 58kg | 1:17.13 | 4-2-10 | 4 |
| 7.7L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 13/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scone | 1100m | Soft | Aaron Bullock | 1:06.43 | - | 0 |
| 1.43L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jake Pracey-Holmes
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First starter by Territories out of Scatcat. Runner-up in a trial at Muswellbrook over 800m March 18. Watch for market moves.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 18/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Muswellbrook | 800m | Good | Leandro Ribeiro | 0:47.01 | - | 0 |
| 1.05L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Leeshelle Small
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at Avoca Mdn-Sw October 19 over 1300m, soft track; 8 len behind Ironbar carrying 54.5kg at $21. Previously first up; fifth of 13 at Bendigo 4yo+ Mdn-Sw July 25 over 1000m, in the wet; 5 len behind Dream Reality carrying 57.5kg at $26. Might need a run or two.
Last Starts 165 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 19/10/2024 | 13 | MDN 3U | $20,000.00 | Avoca | 1300m | Soft 7 | Christopher Pang | 54.5kg | 1:20.45 | 3-4-6 | 3 |
| 8.6L | $21.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/10/2024 | 26 | MDN FM | $37,500.00 | Bendigo | 1500m | Good 4 | Teodore Nugent | 58kg | 1:31.50 | 1-1-7 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $19.00 |
| 5/10 | 10/09/2024 | 15 | MDN 4U | $27,000.00 | Tatura | 1100m | Good 3 | Neil Farley | 57.5kg | 1:04.41 | 5-6-5 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $26.00 |
| 7/7 | 26/08/2024 | 32 | MDN 3U | $27,000.00 | Horsham | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Neil Farley | 57.5kg | 1:14.65 | 2-1-7 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/13 | 25/07/2024 | 126 | MDN 4U | $37,500.00 | Bendigo | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Jake Noonan | 57.5kg | 1:00.32 | 4-2-5 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $26.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 800m | Soft | Mitchell Aitken | 0:49.36 | - | 0 |
| 0.4L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 21/03/2024 | 11 | MDN 4U | $27,000.00 | Bendigo | 1300m | Good 4 | Declan Bates | 57.5kg | 1:16.88 | 3-3-7 | 5 |
| 9.2L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 09/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tatura | 1000m | Soft | Lachlan King | 1:00.10 | - | 0 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Heavelon Van Der Hoven
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 8th of 11 at Muswellbrook Super Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Enniroc carrying 57kg at $9.50. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Scone Ctry Mdn-Sw on March 4 over 1000m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Chica Del Mar carrying 55.5kg at $91. An inside gate is a big advantage. Ready to peak after four runs back and is expected to be in the finish.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 14/03/2025 | 10 | MDN | $50,000.00 | Muswellbrook | 1000m | Soft 5 | Donovan Dillon | 57kg | 0:57.47 | 8-9-8 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 04/03/2025 | 29 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Scone | 1000m | Soft 5 | Mitch Stapleford | 55.5kg | 0:58.53 | 2-3-3 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $91.00 |
| 6/12 | 03/02/2025 | 14 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Muswellbrook | 900m | Good 4 | Donovan Dillon | 57kg | 0:51.27 | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $26.00 |
| 11/14 | 20/01/2025 | 182 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Gunnedah | 1000m | Good 3 | Donovan Dillon | 56kg | 0:56.79 | 1-1-11 | 14 |
| 7.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/9 | 22/07/2024 | 24 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Gunnedah | 1000m | Soft 5 | Mitch Stapleford | 55kg | 0:59.67 | 1-1-4 | 9 |
| 1.4L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 28/06/2024 | 56 | MDN | $40,000.00 | Tamworth | 1000m | Good 4 | Mitch Stapleford | 55kg | 0:57.39 | 2-1-3 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 04/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scone | 900m | Soft | Jayden Barrie | 0:53.02 | - | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 13/10/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scone | 900m | Soft | Clayton Gallagher | 0:54.61 | - | 0 |
| 0.76L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Mitchell Bell
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after six months set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 14 at Gunnedah Mdn on March 15 over 1000m, slow going 1.0 len behind Crook with 55.5kg at $4.80. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on August 13 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Toronado Boom carrying 55kg at $1.30. Back in good order and looks very hard to beat.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 15/03/2025 | 187 | MDN | $16,000.00 | Gunnedah | 1000m | Soft 5 | Siena Grima | 55.5kg | 0:57.63 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $4.80 |
| 8/8 | 01/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1000m | Good | Siena Grima | 0:59.01 | - | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/11 | 09/09/2024 | 27 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Bairnsdale | 1000m | Good 4 | Jye McNeil | 55kg | 0:59.06 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/5 | 13/08/2024 | 14 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1000m | Synthetic | Beau Mertens | 55kg | 1:00.71 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $1.33 |
| 3/9 | 30/07/2024 | - | MDN | $27,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1000m | Synthetic | Beau Mertens | 55kg | 0:59.17 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 09/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1000m | Synthetic | Stephanie Hateley | 1:00.84 | - | 0 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Chelsea Hillier
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 10 at Kempsey Ctry Mdn September 2 over 1250m, 14 len behind Press Yes with 56kg at $101. First up last campaign tenth of 12 at Taree 2&3yo Mdn July 23 over 1000m, soft track; 14 len behind Laizabout with 55kg at $101. Might be better off following this run.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 26/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scone | 900m | Good | Grace Palmer | 0:54.43 | - | 0 |
| 1.42L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 02/09/2024 | 9 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Kempsey | 1250m | Good 3 | Madeline Owen | 56kg | 1:13.61 | 9-10-10 | 4 |
| 14.2L | $101.00 |
| 4/7 | 24/08/2024 | 15 | MDN | $16,000.00 | Tuncurry | 1205m | Heavy 8 | Teighan Worsnop | 54kg | 1:12.99 | 5-6-4 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $41.00 |
| 10/10 | 09/08/2024 | 17 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Tuncurry | 1205m | Soft 7 | Braith Nock | 55kg | 1:12.08 | 4-4-10 | 2 |
| 12.5L | $41.00 |
| 10/12 | 23/07/2024 | 119 | MDN 23 | $27,000.00 | Taree | 1000m | Soft 7 | Serg Lisnyy | 55kg | 0:58.49 | 10-10-10 | 5 |
| 14.5L | $101.00 |
| 12/12 | 26/03/2024 | 9 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Taree | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Luke Rolls | 55kg | 0:58.64 | 12-12-12 | 1 |
| 21.6L | $101.00 |
| 9/10 | 17/03/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1000m | Soft 6 | Luke Rolls | 55kg | 0:58.87 | 9-10-9 | 10 |
| 5.8L | $101.00 |
| 9/10 | 30/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coffs Harbour | 805m | Soft | Luke Rolls | 0:48.02 | - | 8 |
| 9.45L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Mikayla Weir
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 11th of 14 at Gunnedah Mdn on March 15 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Crook carrying 56.5kg at $21. Other runners appeal more.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 15/03/2025 | - | MDN | $16,000.00 | Gunnedah | 1000m | Soft 5 | Mikayla Weir | 56.5kg | 0:57.63 | 4-5-11 | 8 |
| 5.9L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 20/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gunnedah | 900m | Good | Angel Brennan | 0:53.31 | - | 0 |
| 3.05L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 27/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 950m | Good | Aaron Bullock | 0:56.80 | - | 0 |
| 11.06L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Clayton Gallagher
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly by Stratum Star making her first appearance. Finished fourth in a Muswellbrook trial over 800m on March 18. Watch for a betting push.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 18/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Muswellbrook | 800m | Good | Bronte Simpson | 0:47.96 | - | 0 |
| 2.87L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 09/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Muswellbrook | 800m | Soft | Leeshelle Small | 0:47.19 | - | 0 |
| 7.01L | $0.00 |