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2:35 PM- Harcourts Batemans Bay (Bm66)

Fri 16th Jan, 2026 2:35 PM | Moruya | 2000m
Benchmark 66, Apprentices Can Claim, Handicap
Prize Of $27,000 : 1st $13,950, 2nd $5,050, 3rd $2,600, 4th $1,300, 5th $825, 6th $600, 7th $500, 8th $500, 9th $500, 10th $500, welfare_fund $675
No Horse Name Barrier

1. Line Of Fire

Barrier: 5
Jockey: Claire Ramsbotham
Trainer: Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter
Weight: 62.5kg
Sire: Dundeel
Dam: Montrachet
Bio: 5yo Bay Colt
Location: Kembla Grange

Comments
Run down in the shadows after giving a good kick this track. Up in trip a plus but tempo the key. Leads, handy. Worth a look.

Win: 11%
Place: 42%
CAREER
19: 2-3-3
PRIZE MONEY
$111,650.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$5,876.32
BEST HCP RATING
69
LAST 10
672457x723
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
10: 1-1-2
SOFT
7: 1-2-1
HEAVY
2: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
4: 0-0-0
2ND UP
4: 0-1-2
3RD UP
4: 2-0-1
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
3: 0-1-1
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
9: 1-2-1
Previous Race
3-8 1.51.7L , Moruya, 05/01/2026 1650M, Good , Race 2, Showcase (C3), $30,000.00 ($2,800.00), Jockey: Jack Martin, Bar: 6 , 61kg, 1:39.08 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
2-6 1/20.1L , Nowra, 14/12/2025 1600M, Soft , Race 1, Hcp (C2), $30,000.00 ($5,300.00), Jockey: A B Collett, Bar: 6 , 61kg, 1:38.63 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2
7-10 1.83.4L , Newcastle, 30/11/2025 1400M, Good , Race 7, 4yo+ (Bm64), $42,000.00 ($1,050.00), Jockey: Mitch Stapleford, Bar: 6 , 58.5kg, 1:24.43 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-5
6-6 6.510.7L , Kembla Grange, 05/11/2025 780M, Good , Race 5, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Mitch Stapleford, Bar: 4 , 0kg, 0:47.14 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
7-7 3/44.5L , Gosford, 19/06/2025 1600M, Soft , Race 5, E&G (Bm64), $42,000.00 ($1,050.00), Jockey: Jace McMurray, Bar: 7 , 59kg, 1:38.13 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1

2. Bombelleistic

Barrier: 1
Jockey: Billy Owen
Trainer: B Joseph & P & M Jones
Weight: 61kg
Sire: Bon Hoffa
Dam: She's Belleistic
Bio: 4yo Bay Gelding
Location: Canberra

Comments
Puts in every start. Terrific effort when just shaded this venue 5 Jan. Should relish the rise in distance and a proven weight carrier. This looks very winnable.

Win: 23%
Place: 62%
CAREER
13: 3-3-2
PRIZE MONEY
$80,000.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$6,153.85
BEST HCP RATING
66
LAST 10
022513x132
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
7: 1-3-0
SOFT
6: 2-0-2
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
3: 2-0-0
2ND UP
3: 0-0-1
3RD UP
2: 0-1-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
13: 3-3-2
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
6: 2-0-2
Previous Race
2-8 1.50.2L , Moruya, 05/01/2026 1650M, Good , Race 2, Showcase (C3), $30,000.00 ($5,300.00), Jockey: Pierre Boudvillain, Bar: 2 , 58.5kg, 1:39.08 , , Settled-3 800-4 400-4
3-8 Hf Hd0.9L , Moruya, 21/12/2025 1650M, Soft , Race 3, Country Boosted Hcp (C3), $30,000.00 ($2,800.00), Jockey: Pierre Boudvillain, Bar: 4 , 59kg, 1:38.93 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-4
1-11 1/2L , Sapphire Coast, 01/12/2025 1400M, Soft , Race 4, Country Boosted (Bm58), $30,000.00 ($15,000.00), Jockey: Pierre Boudvillain, Bar: 2 , 61.5kg, 1:23.13 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-3
3-7 Ns3.4L , Nowra, 17/06/2025 1600M, Soft , Race 7, (Bm66), $27,000.00 ($2,600.00), Jockey: Brodie Loy, Bar: 5 , 58kg, 1:40.74 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-5
1-12 3/4L , Goulburn, 30/05/2025 1600M, Soft , Race 7, (Bm58), $27,000.00 ($13,950.00), Jockey: Brodie Loy, Bar: 10 , 59.5kg, 1:39.04 , , Settled-5 800-6 400-1

3. Burgundy Girl

Barrier: 7
Jockey: Jessica Brookes
Trainer: K Dryden & L Snowden
Weight: 60kg
Sire: Cable Bay
Dam: Chablis
Bio: 7yo Filly
Location: Canberra

Comments
First two had her measure but did enough to claim third at Canberra at last start this journey. Has claims.

Win: 13%
Place: 42%
CAREER
48: 6-3-11
PRIZE MONEY
$156,015.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$3,250.31
BEST HCP RATING
68
LAST 10
3x33564903
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
25: 3-1-4
SOFT
13: 1-0-6
HEAVY
7: 2-1-0
SYNTHETIC
3: 0-1-1
1ST UP
7: 0-0-2
2ND UP
7: 1-0-2
3RD UP
6: 0-1-1
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
1: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
1: 0-0-1
A-CLOCKWISE
16: 1-1-4
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
20: 3-1-6
Previous Race
3-11 1.82.3L , Canberra, 28/12/2025 2000M, Good , Race 2, (Bm65), $22,000.00 ($1,800.00), Jockey: Jessica Brookes, Bar: 1 , 58.5kg, 2:02.13 , , Settled-5 800-4 400-5
10-12 1/24.9L , Warwick Farm, 17/12/2025 2200M, Good , Race 4, 3yo+ (Bm64), $60,000.00 ($1,625.00), Jockey: Tyler Schiller, Bar: 12 , 54.5kg, 2:18.15 , , Settled-8 800-2 400-3
9-18 1.33.8L , Rosehill Gardens, 29/11/2025 2000M, Good , Race 6, 4yo+ (Open) Plate, $160,000.00 ($3,500.00), Jockey: Rebecca Bronett Prag, Bar: 13 , 52kg, 2:04.38 , , Settled-17 800-16 400-16
4-12 1/21.6L , Gundagai, 15/11/2025 1800M, Good , Race 6, (Bm66), $34,000.00 ($1,700.00), Jockey: Dale Cole, Bar: 4 , 57.5kg, 1:50.01 , , Settled-9 800-7 400-9
6-8 Hf Nk2.7L , Warwick Farm, 22/10/2025 2110M, Good , Race 5, 3yo+ (Bm72), $60,000.00 ($1,800.00), Jockey: Rebecca Bronett Prag, Bar: 7 , 51.5kg, 2:12.51 , , Settled- 800- 400-

4. Grey Secret

Barrier: 8
Jockey: G Buckley
Trainer: Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter
Weight: 59.5kg
Sire: Justify
Dam: Silver Frost
Bio: 4yo Grey Filly
Location: Kembla Grange

Comments
Striving for hat-trick. Drove hard late to nail a 0.2 len win this venue. Looking for this trip now and a multiple winner this track under G Buckley. Rates highly.

Win: 27%
Place: 55%
CAREER
11: 3-1-2
PRIZE MONEY
$71,350.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$6,486.36
BEST HCP RATING
67
LAST 10
x55340x311
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
4: 1-0-1
SOFT
6: 2-1-1
HEAVY
1: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
3: 0-0-1
2ND UP
3: 2-0-0
3RD UP
3: 1-1-1
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
3: 2-0-1
A-CLOCKWISE
3: 2-0-1
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
7: 2-1-1
Previous Race
1-8 HdL , Moruya, 05/01/2026 1650M, Good , Race 2, Showcase (C3), $30,000.00 ($15,000.00), Jockey: G Buckley, Bar: 1 , 55.5kg, 1:39.08 , , Settled-5 800-6 400-7
1-11 Lg NkL , Moruya, 21/12/2025 1425M, Soft , Race 5, (Bm58), $27,000.00 ($13,950.00), Jockey: G Buckley, Bar: 6 , 59kg, 1:25.41 , , Settled-10 800-10 400-8
3-5 11.5L , Beaumont, 06/12/2025 1350M, Good , Race 5, Midway Hcp (C1), $45,000.00 ($4,000.00), Jockey: G Buckley, Bar: 3 , 55.5kg, 1:22.25 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-4
5-5 612.3L , Kembla Grange, 05/11/2025 780M, Good , Race 6, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Will Price, Bar: 4 , 0kg, 0:46.19 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
10-12 Hf Nk6.1L , Kembla Grange, 17/07/2025 1600M, Good , Race 7, Hcp (C1), $42,000.00 ($1,050.00), Jockey: Jean Van Overmeire, Bar: 6 , 55kg, 1:38.55 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2

5. Peruno

Barrier: 2
Jockey: A Layt
Trainer: Michael Gatty
Weight: 57.5kg
Sire: Pierro
Dam: Next The Universe
Bio: 6yo Bay Colt
Location: Moruya

Comments
Went home tamely this venue at $101. Experienced rider replaces apprentice. This isn't easy.

Win: 14%
Place: 33%
CAREER
43: 6-3-5
PRIZE MONEY
$161,465.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$3,755.00
BEST HCP RATING
59
LAST 10
1949197640
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
23: 2-2-4
SOFT
18: 3-1-1
HEAVY
2: 1-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
3: 0-1-0
2ND UP
3: 0-0-0
3RD UP
3: 0-0-1
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
3: 1-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
40: 6-3-5
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
20: 4-1-1
Previous Race
10-13 1.85.5L , Moruya, 05/01/2026 1425M, Good , Race 7, Moruya Showcase Cup, $75,300.00 ($1,750.00), Jockey: Dale Cole, Bar: 9 , 51kg, 1:24.30 , , Settled-5 800-4 400-4
4-11 Sh Hd1L , Moruya, 21/12/2025 1425M, Soft , Race 5, (Bm58), $27,000.00 ($1,300.00), Jockey: Dale Cole, Bar: 11 , 59kg, 1:25.41 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-3
6-9 Hf Nk5.7L , Queanbeyan, 11/11/2025 1600M, Good , Race 6, (Bm74), $27,000.00 ($600.00), Jockey: A Layt, Bar: 8 , 55kg, 1:36.30 , , Settled-6 800-7 400-7
7-10 Hf Nk2.6L , Kembla Grange, 25/10/2025 1600M, Good , Race 7, 3yo+ (Bm68), $42,000.00 ($1,050.00), Jockey: Molly Bourke, Bar: 5 , 53.5kg, 1:37.41 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
9-14 1/24.2L , Moruya, 03/10/2025 1300M, Good , Race 7, 3yo+ Swp, $42,000.00 ($1,050.00), Jockey: A Layt, Bar: 7 , 59kg, 1:16.07 , , Settled-13 800-13 400-12

6. Pretty Please

Barrier: 9
Jockey: Ms J Taylor
Trainer: Ms T Bateup
Weight: 55kg
Sire: Bull Point
Dam: Beg
Bio: 5yo Bay Filly
Location: Kembla Grange

Comments
4 weeks since last run. Out of the placings but still acquitted herself well at Queanbeyan over this trip. Among the dangers.

Win: 13%
Place: 50%
CAREER
16: 2-3-3
PRIZE MONEY
$61,460.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$3,841.25
BEST HCP RATING
56
LAST 10
8x53211565
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
9: 2-1-2
SOFT
6: 0-2-1
HEAVY
1: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
2: 0-0-0
2ND UP
2: 0-0-1
3RD UP
2: 0-1-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
6: 2-0-1
A-CLOCKWISE
16: 2-3-3
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
7: 0-2-1
Previous Race
5-7 Ns1.5L , Queanbeyan, 18/12/2025 2000M, Good , Race 3, (Bm58), $27,000.00 ($825.00), Jockey: Ms J Taylor, Bar: 7 , 58.5kg, 2:06.59 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-6
6-7 14.7L , Canberra, 05/12/2025 2000M, Soft , Race 1, (Bm65), $22,000.00 ($310.00), Jockey: Mollie Fitzgerald, Bar: 1 , 55.5kg, 2:03.41 , , Settled-6 800-5 400-4
5-7 24L , Wyong, 26/11/2025 2125M, Good , Race 7, 3yo+ (Bm68), $42,000.00 ($1,400.00), Jockey: Ms J Taylor, Bar: 3 , 55kg, 2:09.41 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-5
1-9 NkL , Queanbeyan, 11/11/2025 2000M, Good , Race 2, (Bm58), $27,000.00 ($13,950.00), Jockey: Ms J Taylor, Bar: 6 , 56.5kg, 2:04.24 , , Settled-8 800-7 400-4
1-8 1/2L , Sapphire Coast, 30/10/2025 1600M, Good , Race 3, Mdn, $27,000.00 ($13,950.00), Jockey: Ms J Taylor, Bar: 6 , 58kg, 1:35.80 , , Settled-8 800-7 400-5

7. Evokes

Barrier: 4
Jockey: Ms R Freeman
Trainer: Aaron Clarke
Weight: 55kg
Sire: Wandjina
Dam: Muscatels
Bio: 4yo Bay Gelding
Location: Braidwood

Comments
Useful money-spinner. Just got the nod in at Gundagai. Each-way.

Win: 13%
Place: 20%
CAREER
15: 2-1-0
PRIZE MONEY
$54,785.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$3,652.33
BEST HCP RATING
51
LAST 10
659x542771
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
8: 1-1-0
SOFT
7: 1-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
3: 0-0-0
2ND UP
3: 0-0-0
3RD UP
3: 1-1-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
1: 1-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
15: 2-1-0
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
7: 1-0-0
Previous Race
1-11 Lg hdL , Gundagai, 02/01/2026 1800M, Good , Race 5, (Bm58), $27,000.00 ($13,950.00), Jockey: Ms R Freeman, Bar: 6 , 55.5kg, 1:50.83 , , Settled-6 800-5 400-3
7-8 Sh1/2Hd3.9L , Canberra, 12/12/2025 2000M, Soft , Race 1, Plate (C1), $22,000.00 ($310.00), Jockey: J Kissick, Bar: 5 , 59kg, 2:04.24 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-6
7-9 3/44.1L , Queanbeyan, 28/11/2025 2000M, Good , Race 8, (Bm74), $35,000.00 ($1,000.00), Jockey: Dale Cole, Bar: 3 , 52kg, 2:01.80 , , Settled-8 800-7 400-8
2-10 Sh Hd1.3L , Gundagai, 15/11/2025 1800M, Good , Race 1, Plate (C1), $27,000.00 ($5,050.00), Jockey: Nick Heywood, Bar: 2 , 59kg, 1:49.83 , , Settled-5 800-6 400-8
4-8 12.7L , Sapphire Coast, 30/10/2025 1600M, Good , Race 4, (Bm58), $27,000.00 ($1,300.00), Jockey: Glenn Cahill, Bar: 7 , 55kg, 1:35.44 , , Settled-8 800-7 400-7

8. Hotlips Houlihan

Barrier: 6
Jockey: J Penza
Trainer: Shari-Lea Hitchcock
Weight: 55kg
Sire: Real Impact
Dam: Blood Angel
Bio: 7yo Brown Filly
Location: Nowra

Comments
Long time since last saluted. Left in winner's wake but trudged home for the minors at Nowra. Switching to 2000m. Stiffer challenge here.

Win: 3%
Place: 22%
CAREER
32: 1-1-5
PRIZE MONEY
$56,885.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$1,777.66
BEST HCP RATING
45
LAST 10
35972x8863
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
18: 0-1-2
SOFT
10: 0-0-3
HEAVY
4: 1-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
7: 0-0-0
2ND UP
6: 0-0-0
3RD UP
6: 0-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
7: 0-0-2
A-CLOCKWISE
31: 1-1-5
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
14: 1-0-3
Previous Race
3-7 55.2L , Nowra, 31/12/2025 2200M, Good , Race 1, Plate (C1), $27,000.00 ($2,600.00), Jockey: J Penza, Bar: 2 , 57kg, 2:17.59 , , Settled-4 800-5 400-6
6-6 1/210.5L , Nowra, 14/12/2025 1600M, Soft , Race 1, Hcp (C2), $30,000.00 ($800.00), Jockey: J Penza, Bar: 2 , 55kg, 1:38.63 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-6
8-10 1/214L , Queanbeyan, 28/11/2025 1460M, Good , Race 4, Showcase (Bm58), $30,000.00 ($725.00), Jockey: Jean Van Overmeire, Bar: 1 , 55kg, 1:25.75 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-6
8-9 15.8L , Nowra, 17/11/2025 1100M, Good , Race 5, Country Boosted (Bm58), $30,000.00 ($725.00), Jockey: J Penza, Bar: 3 , 55kg, 1:04.20 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-6
2-8 Sh1/2Hd1L , Sapphire Coast, 01/02/2025 2200M, Good , Race 2, Plate (C1), $27,000.00 ($5,050.00), Jockey: J Innes Jnr, Bar: 8 , 57kg, 2:18.06 , , Settled-8 800-8 400-7

9. Single Crown

Barrier: 3
Jockey:
Trainer: Gary Crossley
Weight: 55kg
Sire: Not A Single Doubt
Dam: Shebrings Class
Bio: 9yo Bay Colt
Location: Nowra

Win: 4%
Place: 33%
CAREER
72: 3-11-10
PRIZE MONEY
$172,290.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$2,392.92
BEST HCP RATING
42
LAST 10
8975482538
FIRM
2: 0-1-0
GOOD
42: 2-6-6
SOFT
21: 1-3-2
HEAVY
7: 0-1-2
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
8: 0-1-1
2ND UP
8: 0-2-0
3RD UP
8: 1-3-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
3: 0-0-1
NIGHT
2: 0-0-1
WET
28: 1-4-4
Previous Race
8-8 Sh Hd6.7L , Orange, 06/01/2026 2100M, Good , Race 3, (Bm58), $27,000.00 ($500.00), Jockey: Ms W Costin, Bar: 8 , 55kg, 2:10.30 , , Settled-3 800-2 400-4
3-8 Sh Hd0.6L , Queanbeyan, 26/12/2025 2000M, Good , Race 5, 3yo+ (Bm50), $12,000.00 ($1,000.00), Jockey: Ms C Keatings, Bar: 6 , 57.5kg, 2:06.51 , , Settled- 800- 400-
5-6 1.55.2L , Orange, 15/12/2025 2100M, Soft , Race 1, (Bm58), $27,000.00 ($825.00), Jockey: Molly Bourke, Bar: 1 , 55kg, 2:17.27 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-4
2-3 70.2L , Cooma, 06/12/2025 1880M, Firm , Race 7, (Bm50), $12,000.00 ($2,100.00), Jockey: Emma Ly, Bar: 3 , 56kg, 1:57.18 , , Settled- 800- 400-
8-9 3/44.3L , Queanbeyan, 28/11/2025 2000M, Good , Race 8, (Bm74), $35,000.00 ($1,000.00), Jockey: Emma Ly, Bar: 8 , 53kg, 2:01.80 , , Settled-9 800-9 400-9

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