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Tomorrow, October 17, 2026Flat6fSoft

Verdict

OAKFIELD UTAH (1) finished at the rear of a 6-horse field in town last start at Rosehill, but was not far from the money. He won here before that by a short-head, and is now reunited with Aaron Bullock, who is unbeaten when riding this gelding in 4 starts. He has to shoulder 61kg, but is still the one to beat. OAKFIELD DUKE (2) got a long way back in a good field at Port Macquarie 8 days ago and was doing his best work late over 1200m. This durable veteran loves it here, and even with a query over 1350m, he can figure in the top 3, especially if it is wet. PUERTO BANUS (3) is a consistent local gelding who saves his best for his home track, and he looked like the winner here last start before peaking on his run late, finishing second by half-a-length a fortnight ago. 1350m is a query, but don't leave him out of any combos. TAIPAN LEGEND (4) charged late and just missed by a narrow margin at Tamworth fresh up as the favourite. He improves with racing. Follow your money.

1. Oakfield Utah
2. Oakfield Duke
3. Puerto Banus

Win Only

1. 1. Oakfield Utah
J: AARON BULLOCKT: SCOTT SINGLETON
F: 11516
Price History:
2.25
Age:
4
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
At the latest run ran last in a small field in a Bm72 at Rosehill on September 30 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Concrete Storm carrying 61kg at $12. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by a head in a Cond Bm68 at this track on September 19 over 1300m defeating Miles Of Glory carrying 61kg at $3.80. Well placed and is a definite winning chance.
7. 7. Ellofadude
J: WILLIAM STANLEYT: BEN BLAY
F: 1x215
Price History:
4.75
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Last start led to the turn then faded 5th of 10 in a Cond Bm68 at this track on October 3 over 1300m, 3 len behind Caltsar with 58.5kg at $5. Before that came from midfield and won by 3 len in a Cl3 Bm66 at Taree on September 22 over 1263m on a rain affected track defeating Cool Az Aletta with 58.5kg at $1.80. Has ability but others preferred.
6. 6. Commanding Artist
J: KEAGAN LATHAMT: GERALD RYAN & STERLING ALEXIOU
F: 2234x
Price History:
7.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
168
Verdict
First-up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at this track Bm64 May 2 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Auzstar with 59.5kg at $3.50. Previous preparation first-up won by head Hawkesbury Cl1 December 7 over 1300m defeating She Swings carrying 58kg at $4.20. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
3. 3. Puerto Banus
J: JESS TAYLORT: PAUL PERRY
F: 01912
Price History:
8.50
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 10 in a Cond Bm68 at this track on October 3 over 1300m, 0.6 len behind Caltsar with 60kg at $16. Before that won by a head in a Bm64 at this track on September 19 over 1250m defeating Art Volant with 60kg at $17. Sound top-three prospects again.
4. 4. Taipan Legend
J: LEE MAGORRIANT: CAMERON CROCKETT
F: 040x4
Price History:
9.50
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after five months came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 in a Spring Cup at Tamworth on September 28 over 1200m, neck behind Night Fighter with 59kg at $2.90. Previously second-up favourite; won by 3 len in a Bm82 at Tamworth on January 22 over 1600m defeating Tainui with 55kg at $4.60. Will benefit from that run and can measure up in this line up.
2. 2. Oakfield Duke
J: GRANT BUCKLEYT: KRIS LEES
F: 26120
Price History:
9.50
Age:
8
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Most recently ran second last of 11 in a Sprint Bm96 at Port Macquarie on October 9 over 1200m, 4 len behind Pride To Follow carrying 59kg at $51. The run before that 2nd of 8 in a B F Charman at Murwillumbah on August 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Krakarib with 62kg at $3.60. Can atone.
8. 8. Unreachable
J: REECE JONEST: JEREMY SYLVESTER
F: 0x903
Price History:
15.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 in a Denman Cup Bm86 at Muswellbrook on October 5 over 1280m, 0.9 len behind Nova Centauri carrying 55kg at $16. The run before that ran last of 13 in a Bm64 at this track on September 19 over 1250m, 5.5 len behind Puerto Banus with 57.5kg at $12. Will find this tougher.
5. 5. Ghost Walker
J: MITCHELL BELLT: PAUL SNOWDEN
F: 2753x
Price History:
13.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
77
Verdict
Gelding back from a spell of 11 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at this track Cond Bm68 August 1 over 1600m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Red Rags To Bulls carrying 59kg at $21. When resuming last campaign second of 11 at Wagga Cl4 Prev February 16 over 1200m, a long neck behind Gooloo Bucky carrying 56.5kg at $12. Expected to feature.

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