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2:40 PM- Sera Country Championship March 1 (Bm66)

Mon 1st Dec, 2025 2:40 PM | Sapphire Coast | 1000m
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. Princess Halo

Barrier: 5
Jockey: Claire Ramsbotham
Trainer: B Joseph & P & M Jones
Weight: 62.5kg
Sire: The Brothers War
Dam: Halo Halo
Bio: 6yo Filly
Location: Canberra
Comments
Mare thrives over the specialist sprint trips. Won (Bm66) Benchmark 66 Nowra 2 Nov. Not disgraced in Open Hcp at Gundagai over this trip at $61. Claiming apprentice engaged again.
Win: 23%
Place: 42%
CAREER
26: 6-3-2
PRIZE MONEY
$120,765.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$4,644.81
BEST HCP RATING
73
LAST 10
156219x016
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
9: 1-1-1
SOFT
12: 2-2-1
HEAVY
2: 1-0-0
SYNTHETIC
3: 2-0-0
1ST UP
4: 0-0-1
2ND UP
4: 1-2-0
3RD UP
4: 1-0-0
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
15: 4-0-1
A-CLOCKWISE
16: 4-1-1
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
14: 3-2-1
Previous Race
6-12 Nk3L , Gundagai, 14/11/2025 1000M, Good , Race 6, Open Hcp, $50,000.00 ($1,625.00), Jockey: Claire Ramsbotham, Bar: 4 , 53.5kg, 0:55.94 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-5
1-3 Sh HdL , Nowra, 02/11/2025 1100M, Soft , Race 3, (Bm66), $27,000.00 ($13,950.00), Jockey: Claire Ramsbotham, Bar: 3 , 59.5kg, 1:03.10 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
11-11 17.6L , Canberra, 19/09/2025 1000M, Good , Race 6, Open Hcp, $50,000.00 (), Jockey: Claire Ramsbotham, Bar: 3 , 55kg, 0:57.23 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-3
9-12 DH3.9L , Canberra Acton, 06/06/2025 1206M, Synthetic , Race 7, Open Hcp, $30,000.00 ($375.00), Jockey: Claire Ramsbotham, Bar: 12 , 53kg, 1:09.84 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-2
1-9 Lg hdL , Canberra Acton, 23/05/2025 1080M, Synthetic , Race 6, Open Hcp, $30,000.00 ($18,000.00), Jockey: Claire Ramsbotham, Bar: 1 , 53kg, 1:03.37 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1

2. King Charles

Barrier: 9
Jockey: Pierre Boudvillain
Trainer: Anthony Mountney
Weight: 62kg
Sire: Myboycharlie
Dam: Duchess Daisy
Bio: 7yo Bay Gelding
Location: Kembla Grange
Comments
Off pace, unable to muster and only battled home for 3.6 len 5th at Kembla Grange. Coming back in distance. Awkwardly drawn and share of weight. Could give some cheek at odds.
Win: 15%
Place: 30%
CAREER
46: 7-4-3
PRIZE MONEY
$173,180.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$3,764.78
BEST HCP RATING
68
LAST 10
71101592L5
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
19: 0-3-2
SOFT
13: 2-1-0
HEAVY
14: 5-0-1
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
5: 1-0-2
2ND UP
5: 0-0-0
3RD UP
5: 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
6: 2-2-0
A-CLOCKWISE
38: 7-4-1
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
27: 7-1-1
Previous Race
5-9 Lg Nk3.6L , Kembla Grange, 15/11/2025 1400M, Good , Race 8, (Bm64), $45,000.00 ($1,600.00), Jockey: Amy Mc Lucas, Bar: 6 , 59kg, 1:24.50 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-4
4-10 Nk3.3L , Goulburn, 08/11/2025 800M, Good , Race 1, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Ryan Bradley, Bar: 4 , 0kg, 0:46.69 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
32-13 Sh Nk0L , Kembla Grange, 04/11/2025 1200M, Good , Race 7, (Bm64), $42,000.00 (), Jockey: Will Price, Bar: 7 , 58kg, 1:11.93 , , Settled- 800- 400-
2-10 1/20.1L , Sapphire Coast, 30/10/2025 1200M, Good , Race 6, (Bm66), $27,000.00 ($5,050.00), Jockey: Pierre Boudvillain, Bar: 6 , 61kg, 1:08.99 , , Settled- 800- 400-
9-9 Nk5.8L , Canberra, 10/10/2025 1000M, Good , Race 6, (Bm65), $22,000.00 ($310.00), Jockey: Ryan Bradley, Bar: 8 , 59.5kg, 0:58.58 , , Settled-8 800-8 400-8

4. Hellinda

Barrier: 3
Jockey: Dale Cole
Trainer: Danielle Seib
Weight: 61.5kg
Sire: Hellbent
Dam: Morinda
Bio: 5yo Bay Gelding
Location: Canberra
Comments
Seldom puts in a bad one. Sent forward and found plenty at Gundagai. Claiming apprentice engaged again. Decent alley and takes a large claim.
Win: 15%
Place: 52%
CAREER
27: 4-9-1
PRIZE MONEY
$134,550.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$4,983.33
BEST HCP RATING
67
LAST 10
2252923181
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
15: 2-5-1
SOFT
9: 2-3-0
HEAVY
3: 0-1-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
4: 0-0-0
2ND UP
4: 0-3-0
3RD UP
4: 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
1: 1-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
20: 4-7-1
NIGHT
1: 0-0-0
WET
12: 2-4-0
Previous Race
1-7 1.5L , Gundagai, 15/11/2025 1180M, Good , Race 5, Country Boosted (Bm58), $30,000.00 ($15,000.00), Jockey: Dale Cole, Bar: 5 , 60.5kg, 1:08.42 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-2
8-9 Sh Nk6.3L , Royal Randwick, 04/11/2025 1000M, Soft , Race 2, 3yo+ Highway Hcp (C3), $125,000.00 ($3,500.00), Jockey: Tyler Schiller, Bar: 9 , 55.5kg, 0:58.62 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-6
1-7 Lg NkL , Bathurst, 17/10/2025 1100M, Soft , Race 7, (Bm66), $27,000.00 ($13,950.00), Jockey: Pierre Boudvillain, Bar: 3 , 57.5kg, 1:04.43 , , Settled- 800- 400-
3-6 22.0L , Cootamundra, 05/10/2025 1100M, Good , Race 6, (Bm66), $29,000.00 ($2,740.00), Jockey: Pierre Boudvillain, Bar: 5 , 57.5kg, 1:04.57 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-4
2-7 1.50.5L , Corowa, 15/09/2025 1000M, Good , Race 4, Country Boosted (Bm66), $30,000.00 ($5,300.00), Jockey: J Duffy, Bar: 1 , 56.5kg, 0:57.71 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-5

5. Arctic Desert

Barrier: 6
Jockey: J Kissick
Trainer: J Rolfe
Weight: 59.5kg
Sire: Pride Of Dubai
Dam: Arctic Angel
Bio: 5yo Chestnut Gelding
Location: Canberra
Comments
Resuming (18-weeks). Winner at only other start at Sapphire Coast. Right in the mix fresh in this company.
Win: 23%
Place: 36%
CAREER
22: 5-2-1
PRIZE MONEY
$81,020.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$3,682.73
BEST HCP RATING
63
LAST 10
81x161412x
FIRM
1: 1-0-0
GOOD
11: 2-1-0
SOFT
6: 2-1-0
HEAVY
2: 0-0-1
SYNTHETIC
2: 0-0-0
1ST UP
4: 1-0-0
2ND UP
4: 0-0-0
3RD UP
4: 1-0-1
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
17: 5-2-1
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
8: 2-1-1
Previous Race
2-8 Hd2.5L , Corowa, 24/07/2025 1000M, Soft , Race 5, (Bm66), $27,000.00 ($5,050.00), Jockey: J Kissick, Bar: 6 , 59.5kg, 0:58.25 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-5
1-11 3/4L , Moruya, 11/07/2025 920M, Soft , Race 3, (Bm58), $27,000.00 ($13,950.00), Jockey: Billy Owen, Bar: 10 , 61.5kg, 0:54.19 , , Settled- 800- 400-
4-7 Ns0.5L , Nowra, 17/06/2025 1000M, Soft , Race 6, Country Boosted (Bm58), $30,000.00 ($1,475.00), Jockey: J Kissick, Bar: 5 , 61.5kg, 1:00.90 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2
1-8 Sh HdL , Wagga, 05/06/2025 1000M, Soft , Race 6, Country Boosted (Bm58), $30,000.00 ($15,000.00), Jockey: J Kissick, Bar: 6 , 59.5kg, 0:58.64 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-4
6-13 Hf Nk7.8L , Goulburn, 08/04/2025 1200M, Good , Race 6, Country Boosted (Bm58), $30,000.00 ($800.00), Jockey: J Kissick, Bar: 9 , 59.5kg, 1:09.43 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-4

6. Gorush Lightning

Barrier: 4
Jockey: Deep Shanker
Trainer: Michael Gatty
Weight: 58.5kg
Sire: Starspangledbanner
Dam: Lady's Light
Bio: 11yo Chestnut Gelding
Location: Moruya
Comments
Now 4 weeks between runs. Last win was 14 Apr 2024. Sent out $51 when never got into the race here. Old timer who needs to lift to figure. On trust.
Win: 13%
Place: 35%
CAREER
86: 11-12-7
PRIZE MONEY
$293,265.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$3,410.06
BEST HCP RATING
61
LAST 10
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FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
45: 3-9-2
SOFT
29: 5-3-4
HEAVY
11: 3-0-1
SYNTHETIC
1: 0-0-0
1ST UP
6: 1-1-0
2ND UP
5: 0-1-1
3RD UP
5: 0-3-1
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
84: 10-12-7
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
40: 8-3-5
Previous Race
10-10 1/24.4L , Sapphire Coast, 30/10/2025 1200M, Good , Race 6, (Bm66), $27,000.00 ($500.00), Jockey: Olivia Chambers, Bar: 2 , 59kg, 1:08.99 , , Settled-8 800-8 400-9
9-12 3/44.8L , Nowra, 19/10/2025 1200M, Good , Race 6, (Bm66), $27,200.00 ($500.00), Jockey: Amy Mc Lucas, Bar: 10 , 59.5kg, 1:08.11 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-7
5-8 1.52.9L , Moruya, 03/10/2025 1010M, Good , Race 5, Showcase Hcp, $30,000.00 ($975.00), Jockey: Amy Mc Lucas, Bar: 1 , 55kg, 0:57.78 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-5
8-8 Hf Nk3.9L , Moruya, 17/08/2025 1435M, Soft , Race 2, (Bm82), $30,000.00 ($725.00), Jockey: Claire Ramsbotham, Bar: 2 , 53kg, 1:27.08 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2
10-11 1/27.8L , Moruya, 05/08/2025 1435M, Heavy , Race 6, Country Boosted (Bm66), $30,000.00 ($725.00), Jockey: Claire Ramsbotham, Bar: 6 , 58.5kg, 1:26.92 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-5

7. Flip The Switch

Barrier: 2
Jockey: Melea Castle
Trainer: Brooke Verwey-Mitchell
Weight: 57.5kg
Sire: Thronum
Dam: Role Reversal
Bio: 6yo Chestnut Filly
Location: Pakenham
Comments
Reliable type. Comes here after a determined 0.2 len 3yo+ (Bm56) win at Swan Hill. Winner at track and distance and under less weight. Jumps from better barrier and a nice weight drop.
Win: 17%
Place: 43%
CAREER
30: 5-4-4
PRIZE MONEY
$110,645.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$3,688.17
BEST HCP RATING
63
LAST 10
4491035131
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
22: 4-4-2
SOFT
7: 1-0-2
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
1: 0-0-0
1ST UP
5: 2-0-0
2ND UP
5: 0-1-0
3RD UP
4: 0-1-1
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
8: 2-1-2
A-CLOCKWISE
14: 3-1-2
NIGHT
3: 0-0-1
WET
7: 1-0-2
Previous Race
1-11 HdL , Swan Hill, 23/11/2025 975M, Good , Race 7, 3yo+ (Bm56), $22,000.00 ($12,100.00), Jockey: Melea Castle, Bar: 10 , 60.5kg, 0:55.55 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-2
3-11 1.32.3L , Racing.Com Park, 14/11/2025 1000M, Soft , Race 6, 3yo+ Hcp (62), $40,000.00 ($3,600.00), Jockey: Melea Castle, Bar: 6 , 57.5kg, 0:59.58 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
1-6 Sh NkL , Sapphire Coast, 04/11/2025 1000M, Soft , Race 2, (Bm58), $12,000.00 ($6,400.00), Jockey: Melea Castle, Bar: 3 , 58kg, 0:56.26 , , Settled- 800- 400-
5-11 Hd5.2L , Ballarat, 24/10/2025 1000M, Good , Race 7, 3yo+ F&M (Bm62), $27,000.00 ($810.00), Jockey: Liam Riordan, Bar: 4 , 58.5kg, 0:57.87 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-6
3-9 2.52.8L , Manangatang, 11/10/2025 1175M, Good , Race 7, (Bm56), $20,000.00 ($1,700.00), Jockey: Melea Castle, Bar: 2 , 59.5kg, 1:10.15 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-5

8. Walk Up Start

Barrier: 7
Jockey: Ms C Keatings
Trainer: M D Kelley
Weight: 57.5kg
Sire: Hallowed Crown
Dam: Skyline Blush
Bio: 7yo Bay Gelding
Location: Cooma
Comments
First-up (36-weeks). Usually needs the run and this is short of optimum. One for multiples fresh in this company.
Win: 10%
Place: 38%
CAREER
50: 5-8-6
PRIZE MONEY
$141,330.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$2,826.60
BEST HCP RATING
59
LAST 10
156202115x
FIRM
1: 1-0-0
GOOD
23: 1-2-3
SOFT
20: 2-4-2
HEAVY
6: 1-2-1
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
3: 0-0-0
2ND UP
3: 0-0-1
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
4: 1-1-0
A-CLOCKWISE
17: 4-3-0
NIGHT
1: 0-0-0
WET
26: 3-6-3
Previous Race
5-13 3/42.5L , Orange, 23/03/2025 1280M, Soft , Race 7, (Bm58), $27,000.00 ($825.00), Jockey: Ms C Keatings, Bar: 7 , 60kg, 1:15.67 , , Settled-12 800-12 400-11
1-7 Lg hdL , Cowra, 10/03/2025 1200M, Good , Race 3, (Bm58), $27,000.00 ($13,950.00), Jockey: Ms C Keatings, Bar: 5 , 57.5kg, 1:10.50 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-5
1-8 Lg NkL , Sapphire Coast, 13/02/2025 1200M, Soft , Race 5, E&G (Bm58), $27,000.00 ($13,950.00), Jockey: Amy Mc Lucas, Bar: 2 , 57kg, 1:09.63 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-5
2-8 Lg hd3.8L , Braidwood, 08/02/2025 1350M, Soft , Race 5, Open Hcp, $22,250.00 ($4,200.00), Jockey: R Bensley, Bar: 5 , 56kg, 1:24.27 , , Settled- 800- 400-
12-13 Hf Nk6.5L , Sapphire Coast, 02/02/2025 1400M, Good , Race 8, Showcase (Bm58), $50,000.00 (), Jockey: S Guymer, Bar: 7 , 57kg, 1:22.87 , , Settled-11 800-11 400-11

9. Noctua

Barrier: 8
Jockey: Rebecca Bronett Prag
Trainer: Natalie Jarvis
Weight: 56.5kg
Sire: Lope De Vega
Dam: Lady Athena
Bio: 5yo Chestnut Filly
Location: Canberra
Comments
Useful money-spinner. Rode the speed and went down in head-bobber at Nowra. At optimum distance. Sticky gate but has early zip.
Win: 11%
Place: 39%
CAREER
18: 2-3-2
PRIZE MONEY
$58,710.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$3,261.67
BEST HCP RATING
61
LAST 10
24244x4152
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
9: 1-1-2
SOFT
6: 1-1-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
3: 0-1-0
1ST UP
3: 0-0-0
2ND UP
3: 1-0-1
3RD UP
3: 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
11: 2-3-1
A-CLOCKWISE
11: 2-3-1
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
6: 1-1-0
Previous Race
2-9 10.1L , Nowra, 17/11/2025 1100M, Good , Race 5, Country Boosted (Bm58), $30,000.00 ($5,300.00), Jockey: Rebecca Bronett Prag, Bar: 5 , 59.5kg, 1:04.20 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
5-12 1.82.9L , Canberra, 04/11/2025 1200M, Soft , Race 5, Hcp (C2), $22,000.00 ($550.00), Jockey: Rebecca Bronett Prag, Bar: 10 , 55.5kg, 1:11.86 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2
1-6 NsL , Canberra, 24/10/2025 1000M, Soft , Race 1, (Bm60), $22,000.00 ($13,000.00), Jockey: Rebecca Bronett Prag, Bar: 1 , 55kg, 0:58.62 , , Settled- 800- 400-
4-8 DH0.7L , Canberra, 10/10/2025 1000M, Soft , Race 1, 4yo+ (Bm55), $16,000.00 ($775.00), Jockey: Rebecca Bronett Prag, Bar: 1 , 57.5kg, 0:58.34 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-2
4-10 12.6L , Canberra Acton, 20/06/2025 1206M, Synthetic , Race 7, Hcp (C1), $22,000.00 ($780.00), Jockey: Rebecca Bronett Prag, Bar: 1 , 54.5kg, 1:10.82 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1

3. Destructive Diva

Barrier: 1
Jockey:
Trainer: N F Gardner
Weight: 61.5kg
Sire: Smart Missile
Dam: Atom Eve
Bio: 5yo Bay Filly
Location: Canberra
Win: 20%
Place: 44%
CAREER
25: 5-3-3
PRIZE MONEY
$135,360.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$5,414.40
BEST HCP RATING
71
LAST 10
5218x05190
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
15: 4-3-1
SOFT
8: 1-0-1
HEAVY
2: 0-0-1
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
5: 1-0-0
2ND UP
5: 0-1-1
3RD UP
4: 1-0-1
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
1: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
25: 5-3-3
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
10: 1-0-2
Previous Race
3-7 Hf Nk0.7L , Queanbeyan, 28/11/2025 1000M, Good , Race 5, Showcase Open Hcp, $45,000.00 ($4,000.00), Jockey: Rebecca Bronett Prag, Bar: 6 , 55kg, 0:55.72 , , Settled- 800- 400-
10-12 2.35.8L , Canberra, 23/11/2025 1200M, Soft , Race 6, Open Hcp, $50,000.00 ($500.00), Jockey: Rebecca Bronett Prag, Bar: 9 , 55kg, 1:10.50 , , Settled-11 800-11 400-10
5-8 Sh Hd2.2L , Nowra, 17/11/2025 900M, Good , Race 1, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Alex Anderson, Bar: 5 , 0kg, 0:53.59 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
9-12 14.4L , Canberra, 24/10/2025 1000M, Soft , Race 6, Open Hcp, $22,000.00 ($310.00), Jockey: Rebecca Bronett Prag, Bar: 10 , 53.5kg, 0:57.74 , , Settled-9 800-9 400-10
1-9 3/4L , Canberra, 10/10/2025 1000M, Good , Race 6, (Bm65), $22,000.00 ($13,000.00), Jockey: Rebecca Bronett Prag, Bar: 7 , 59kg, 0:58.58 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-7

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