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02:04 PM- Over The Line Racing Iron Horse (Bm66)

Fri 10th Apr, 2026 02:04 PM | Wellington | 2400m
Benchmark 66, Apprentices Can Claim, 3yo+, Handicap
Prize Of $40,000 : 1st $19,700, 2nd $7,050, 3rd $3,700, 4th $2,150, 5th $1,300, 6th $1,100, 7th $1,000, 8th $1,000, 9th $1,000, 10th $1,000, welfare_fund $1,000, trophy_total_value $500
No Horse Name Barrier

1. Gran Caballo

Barrier: 1
Jockey: Kody Nestor
Trainer: Patrick Cleave
Weight: 59kg
Sire: American Pharoah
Dam: Shell House
Bio: 5yo Bay Gelding
Location: Muswellbrook
Comments
Third outing for new trainer/ this region. Got back and failed to make a meaningful impression in soft going at Wyong in second run from spell. New to Wellington. Leaning towards others..
Win: 0%
Place: 30%
CAREER
10: 1-1-3
PRIZE MONEY
$30,223.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$3,022.30
BEST HCP RATING
62
LAST 10
1x36533x77
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
4: 0-0-2
SOFT
3: 0-0-1
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
3: 1-1-0
1ST UP
3: 0-0-1
2ND UP
3: 0-1-0
3RD UP
2: 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
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
2: 0-0-0
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
3: 0-0-1
Previous Race
3-8 22.1L , Caulfield Heath, 10/04/2025 1500M, Good , Race 1, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: B Shinn, Bar: 4 , 0kg, 1:33.19 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
3-8 3/42.6L , Sandown-Lakeside, 21/04/2025 3000M, Good , Race 4, 3yo+ (Bm70), $60,000.00 ($5,400.00), Jockey: B Melham, Bar: 4 , 56.5kg, 3:14.31 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2
7-7 Lg Nk20.4L , Wyong, 28/03/2026 2100M, Soft , Race 1, 3yo+ Plate (C1), $42,000.00 ($1,050.00), Jockey: Anna Roper, Bar: 4 , 59kg, 2:14.00 , , Settled-5 800-6 400-7
7-10 1/29.3L , Armidale, 13/03/2026 1900M, Soft , Race 2, Showcase Plate (C1), $30,000.00 ($725.00), Jockey: A Mallyon, Bar: 7 , 59kg, 2:00.40 , , Settled-6 800-7 400-7
5-5 4.813.9L , Scone, 25/02/2026 1200M, Soft , Race 1, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: A Bullock, Bar: 3 , 0kg, 1:15.24 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-

2. Will To Excel

Barrier: 9
Jockey: J Pracey-Holmes
Trainer: James Ponsonby
Weight: 56.5kg
Sire: High Chaparral
Dam: Essence Of Success
Bio: 10yo Gelding
Location: Hawkesbury
Comments
Good staying gelding. Enough in the tank to place at Gosford. Usually gets back. Highly rated in this line-up.
Win: 11%
Place: 35%
CAREER
72: 8-6-11
PRIZE MONEY
$259,445.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$3,603.40
BEST HCP RATING
57
LAST 10
4034434253
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
43: 6-2-4
SOFT
17: 2-1-3
HEAVY
11: 0-3-4
SYNTHETIC
1: 0-0-0
1ST UP
9: 1-2-0
2ND UP
9: 2-0-0
3RD UP
9: 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
2: 1-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
60: 6-5-11
NIGHT
3: 0-0-1
WET
28: 2-4-7
Previous Race
2-5 1/22L , Dubbo, 06/03/2026 2200M, Good , Race 1, (Bm66), $27,000.00 ($5,050.00), Jockey: M A Cahill, Bar: 2 , 57kg, 2:21.46 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-4
3-7 2.82.9L , Gosford, 02/04/2026 2100M, Good , Race 1, (Bm64), $42,000.00 ($3,900.00), Jockey: Ms W Costin, Bar: 1 , 55kg, 2:09.98 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-5
5-10 3.35L , Grafton, 30/03/2026 2230M, Good , Race 5, (Bm66), $27,000.00 ($825.00), Jockey: B Looker, Bar: 9 , 57kg, 2:22.98 , , Settled- 800- 400-
4-11 Hf Nk1.2L , Mudgee, 21/02/2026 1850M, Soft , Race 4, Showcase (Bm58), $30,000.00 ($1,475.00), Jockey: M A Cahill, Bar: 9 , 61.5kg, 1:53.75 , , Settled-10 800-9 400-9
3-7 5.86.8L , Orange, 09/02/2026 2100M, Heavy , Race 5, 3yo+ (Bm58), $27,000.00 ($2,600.00), Jockey: M A Cahill, Bar: 3 , 61.5kg, 2:17.00 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-5

3. Blazing Guru

Barrier: 3
Jockey: Zac Wadick
Trainer: R Lomax
Weight: 55.5kg
Sire: Gallant Guru
Dam: Ignite
Bio: 6yo Chestnut Mare
Location: Mudgee
Comments
Sent out $7 when laboured to finish 5th in soft going at Beaumont. Makes strong appeal.
Win: 15%
Place: 31%
CAREER
13: 2-1-1
PRIZE MONEY
$43,825.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$3,371.15
BEST HCP RATING
59
LAST 10
8x01072665
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
6: 0-1-1
SOFT
4: 2-0-0
HEAVY
3: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
3: 0-0-0
2ND UP
2: 1-0-1
3RD UP
2: 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
3: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
3: 0-0-0
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
7: 2-0-0
Previous Race
7-9 Sh1/2Hd4.7L , Horsham, 19/10/2025 1800M, Good , Race 8, 3yo+ (Bm62), $35,000.00 ($700.00), Jockey: R J Hurdle, Bar: 4 , 59kg, 1:51.19 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-5
2-12 50.2L , Donald, 02/12/2025 1620M, Good , Race 6, 3yo+ (Bm56), $22,000.00 ($3,740.00), Jockey: H Coffey, Bar: 2 , 61.5kg, 1:38.65 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-3
6-11 Hf Nk1.7L , Mudgee, 21/02/2026 1850M, Soft , Race 4, Showcase (Bm58), $30,000.00 ($800.00), Jockey: Zac Wadick, Bar: 1 , 60.5kg, 1:53.75 , , Settled-3 800-4 400-5
6-12 Nk3L , Cowra, 18/01/2026 1700M, Good , Race 8, Open Hcp, $36,000.00 ($1,050.00), Jockey: Zac Wadick, Bar: 9 , 55kg, 1:47.90 , , Settled-6 800-7 400-8
5-10 15.9L , Beaumont, 23/03/2026 2100M, Soft , Race 4, (Bm58), $27,000.00 ($825.00), Jockey: Zac Wadick, Bar: 5 , 60kg, 2:13.44 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-4

4. Externus

Barrier: 8
Jockey: Clayton Gallagher
Trainer: Nikki Hodgson
Weight: 55kg
Sire: Pariah
Dam: Vocabulary
Bio: 6yo Bay Gelding
Location: Wyong
Comments
On pace, boxed away behind tearaway winner at Beaumont. Looking for this trip now and under less weight. Won't need to improve much to test these.
Win: 8%
Place: 31%
CAREER
26: 2-5-1
PRIZE MONEY
$82,260.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$3,163.85
BEST HCP RATING
54
LAST 10
0x66069062
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
8: 1-0-0
SOFT
16: 1-4-1
HEAVY
2: 0-1-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
6: 2-1-0
2ND UP
5: 0-0-1
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
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
5: 0-1-0
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
18: 1-5-1
Previous Race
6-8 1.59.9L , Taree, 10/03/2026 2000M, Soft , Race 3, (Bm66), $27,000.00 ($600.00), Jockey: Ms J Taylor, Bar: 6 , 56kg, 2:06.40 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-4
6-7 3/46.6L , Gosford, 31/12/2025 1200M, Good , Race 4, E&G (Bm64), $42,000.00 ($1,150.00), Jockey: Ms W Costin, Bar: 2 , 55kg, 1:10.16 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-4
11-12 Nk9.3L , Dubbo, 15/02/2026 1600M, Good , Race 6, (Bm58), $27,000.00 (), Jockey: Kody Nestor, Bar: 7 , 61kg, 1:34.91 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-5
9-14 3/44L , Port Macquarie, 23/01/2026 1500M, Soft , Race 8, (Bm58), $27,000.00 ($500.00), Jockey: Deon Le Roux, Bar: 11 , 58kg, 1:30.96 , , Settled-13 800-13 400-10
2-10 12.3L , Beaumont, 23/03/2026 2100M, Soft , Race 4, (Bm58), $27,000.00 ($5,050.00), Jockey: Ms W Costin, Bar: 1 , 59kg, 2:13.44 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-2

5. Threw

Barrier: 5
Jockey: Pierre Boudvillain
Trainer: Ms W Haynes
Weight: 55kg
Sire: Dream Ballad
Dam: Altiva
Bio: 8yo Chestnut Gelding
Location: Hawkesbury
Comments
Veteran who has seen better days. Never sighted at resumption at Canberra. Others more persuasive.
Win: 10%
Place: 26%
CAREER
50: 5-3-5
PRIZE MONEY
$158,760.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$3,175.20
BEST HCP RATING
50
LAST 10
97083866x9
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
27: 4-1-4
SOFT
20: 1-1-1
HEAVY
1: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
2: 0-1-0
1ST UP
7: 0-0-0
2ND UP
6: 0-1-0
3RD UP
4: 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
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
50: 5-3-5
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
21: 1-1-1
Previous Race
7-9 15.9L , Wellington, 10/04/2026 2400M, Soft , Race 3, 3yo+ (Bm66), $40,500.00 ($1,000.00), Jockey: Pierre Boudvillain, Bar: 5 , 56kg, 2:34.56 , , Settled-9 800-8 400-8
8-10 3/410.4L , Hawkesbury, 24/02/2026 1200M, Good , Race 1, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Olivia Chambers, Bar: 8 , 0kg, 1:11.90 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
9-13 Sh Hd9L , Canberra, 25/03/2026 2000M, Soft , Race 7, 3yo+ (Bm55), $22,000.00 ($310.00), Jockey: Olivia Chambers, Bar: 9 , 59kg, 2:03.07 , , Settled-11 800-11 400-11
6-8 Hd23.1L , Wagga, 31/10/2025 3200M, Soft , Race 2, (Bm74), $30,170.00 ($800.00), Jockey: Ms C Keatings, Bar: 4 , 55kg, 3:31.24 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-7
6-6 3/410.7L , Bathurst, 17/10/2025 2000M, Soft , Race 2, 3yo+ (Bm66), $27,000.00 ($600.00), Jockey: Jordan Quince, Bar: 5 , 53.5kg, 2:04.94 , , Settled-6 800-4 400-6

6. Tavijewel

Barrier: 2
Jockey: Jordan Quince
Trainer: Barry Wall
Weight: 55kg
Sire: Tavistock
Dam: Jewels Gift
Bio: 6yo Bay Gelding
Location: Cowra
Comments
Went home tamely at Canberra at $14. Should relish the rise in distance and under less weight. Big show.
Win: 13%
Place: 27%
CAREER
30: 4-3-1
PRIZE MONEY
$72,610.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$2,420.33
BEST HCP RATING
48
LAST 10
6412531256
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
11: 2-2-1
SOFT
15: 1-1-0
HEAVY
4: 1-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
4: 1-0-0
2ND UP
4: 0-0-0
3RD UP
3: 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
3: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
25: 2-3-1
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
19: 2-1-0
Previous Race
1-7 1L , Orange, 09/02/2026 2100M, Heavy , Race 5, 3yo+ (Bm58), $27,000.00 ($13,950.00), Jockey: Ms R Freeman, Bar: 6 , 55kg, 2:17.00 , , Settled-2 800-1 400-2
3-9 11.4L , Wellington, 10/04/2026 2400M, Soft , Race 3, 3yo+ (Bm66), $40,500.00 ($3,700.00), Jockey: Jordan Quince, Bar: 2 , 53.5kg, 2:34.56 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-1
6-13 Sh Hd4.5L , Canberra, 25/03/2026 2000M, Soft , Race 7, 3yo+ (Bm55), $22,000.00 ($310.00), Jockey: Ms R Freeman, Bar: 2 , 58kg, 2:03.07 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-5
5-7 1.56.1L , Goulburn, 10/03/2026 2140M, Soft , Race 1, 3yo+ (Bm58), $27,000.00 ($825.00), Jockey: Ms R Freeman, Bar: 1 , 57.5kg, 2:17.37 , , Settled-1 800-3 400-3
2-11 Hf Nk1.5L , Goulburn, 27/02/2026 2120M, Soft , Race 6, (Bm58), $27,000.00 ($5,050.00), Jockey: Ms R Freeman, Bar: 8 , 57kg, 2:15.38 , , Settled-7 800-8 400-8

7. Shylock

Barrier: 4
Jockey: M A Cahill
Trainer: Kathryn Cahill
Weight: 55kg
Sire: Shamus Award
Dam: Catrille
Bio: 9yo Bay Gelding
Location: Cowra (1)
Comments
Fought bravely to the wire in the 3yo+ (Bm55) at Canberra. Has some claims.
Win: 12%
Place: 24%
CAREER
33: 4-2-2
PRIZE MONEY
$89,265.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$2,705.00
BEST HCP RATING
47
LAST 10
2564616683
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
18: 2-1-1
SOFT
11: 2-1-1
HEAVY
3: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
1: 0-0-0
1ST UP
5: 0-0-0
2ND UP
5: 1-0-0
3RD UP
5: 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
23: 2-2-2
A-CLOCKWISE
33: 4-2-2
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
14: 2-1-1
Previous Race
3-13 Sh Hd1.4L , Canberra, 25/03/2026 2000M, Soft , Race 7, 3yo+ (Bm55), $22,000.00 ($1,800.00), Jockey: M A Cahill, Bar: 6 , 57kg, 2:03.07 , , Settled-9 800-9 400-7
1-5 Sh HdL , Dubbo, 12/01/2026 2218M, Good , Race 1, (Bm58), $27,000.00 ($13,950.00), Jockey: J Pracey-Holmes, Bar: 2 , 55kg, 2:21.27 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
8-9 3.38.1L , Dubbo, 15/03/2026 1600M, Good , Race 4, Showcase (Bm66), $30,000.00 ($725.00), Jockey: M A Cahill, Bar: 5 , 55kg, 1:34.94 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-7
6-6 1.59.7L , Dubbo, 02/02/2026 2200M, Good , Race 1, (Bm58), $27,000.00 ($600.00), Jockey: Clayton Gallagher, Bar: 3 , 57kg, 2:19.63 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-4
6-7 5.817L , Orange, 09/02/2026 2100M, Heavy , Race 5, 3yo+ (Bm58), $27,000.00 ($600.00), Jockey: Clayton Gallagher, Bar: 1 , 56.5kg, 2:17.00 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-7

8. Charlotting

Barrier: 6
Jockey: Jacob Stiff
Trainer: Robert Lane
Weight: 55kg
Sire: Our Wazi
Dam: Charlotta
Bio: 6yo Bay Mare
Location: Dubbo
Comments
Long time since last saluted. Raced in back half and was never in a position to mount a serious challenge at Dubbo. First real test of stamina here. Keener on others.
Win: 6%
Place: 31%
CAREER
48: 3-9-3
PRIZE MONEY
$127,000.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$2,645.83
BEST HCP RATING
42
LAST 10
4507x70048
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
24: 2-3-1
SOFT
22: 1-6-1
HEAVY
2: 0-0-1
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
3: 0-0-0
2ND UP
3: 0-1-0
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
1: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
4: 0-0-0
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
24: 1-6-2
Previous Race
11-12 112.9L , Dubbo, 02/02/2026 1300M, Good , Race 9, (Bm58), $27,000.00 (), Jockey: Leeshelle Small, Bar: 1 , 53.5kg, 1:16.51 , , Settled-8 800-8 400-9
12-12 Nk12.1L , Dubbo, 15/02/2026 1600M, Good , Race 6, (Bm58), $27,000.00 (), Jockey: Liam Blanch, Bar: 9 , 56kg, 1:34.91 , , Settled-2 800-3 400-3
4-6 7.811.3L , Condobolin, 21/02/2026 1700M, Good , Race 6, 3yo+ Hcp, $7,000.00 ($350.00), Jockey: Tamsin Gough, Bar: 2 , 62.5kg, 1:46.45 , , Settled- 800- 400-
4-9 13L , Wellington, 10/04/2026 2400M, Soft , Race 3, 3yo+ (Bm66), $40,500.00 ($2,150.00), Jockey: Jacob Stiff, Bar: 6 , 53kg, 2:34.56 , , Settled-4 800-5 400-6
8-10 3/46.8L , Dubbo, 15/03/2026 1400M, Good , Race 8, Showcase (Bm58), $30,000.00 ($725.00), Jockey: K Dunbar, Bar: 6 , 55kg, 1:22.08 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-7

9. Felis

Barrier: 7
Jockey: Izzy Neale
Trainer: W T Martyn
Weight: 55kg
Sire: Star Witness
Dam: Cattonar
Bio: 7yo Bay Gelding
Location: Coonabarabran
Comments
Left in winner's wake but ran on soundly for 3.3 len second in the small field at Narrabri. Has his first look at 2400m here. Had plenty of opportunities but could get into the placings.
Win: 5%
Place: 28%
CAREER
40: 2-3-6
PRIZE MONEY
$59,780.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$1,494.50
BEST HCP RATING
40
LAST 10
036x374262
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
21: 1-2-2
SOFT
16: 1-1-3
HEAVY
3: 0-0-1
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
5: 0-0-1
2ND UP
5: 1-0-0
3RD UP
5: 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
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
35: 2-3-5
NIGHT
1: 0-0-0
WET
19: 1-1-4
Previous Race
4-13 1/21.6L , Tamworth, 31/01/2026 1600M, Good , Race 6, (Bm50), $16,000.00 ($775.00), Jockey: Ella Drew, Bar: 1 , 53.5kg, 1:36.58 , , Settled-13 800-13 400-13
2-6 1/23.3L , Narrabri, 21/03/2026 1930M, Good , Race 5, (Bm50), $12,000.00 ($2,100.00), Jockey: Ms C Williams, Bar: 2 , 55kg, 2:05.47 , , Settled- 800- 400-
2-10 1.82L , Tamworth, 13/02/2026 2100M, Good , Race 4, (Bm58), $27,000.00 ($5,050.00), Jockey: Anna Roper, Bar: 3 , 55kg, 2:14.26 , , Settled-5 800-6 400-7
7-10 DH3.6L , Parkes, 09/01/2026 1600M, Good , Race 2, (Bm50), $16,000.00 ($375.00), Jockey: Ellen Hennessy, Bar: 7 , 55.5kg, 1:35.53 , , Settled-10 800-10 400-9
6-6 24.3L , Tamworth, 02/03/2026 2100M, Good , Race 1, (Bm58), $27,000.00 ($600.00), Jockey: Anna Roper, Bar: 1 , 55kg, 2:13.55 , , Settled-5 800-6 400-5
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