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2:45 PM- Towac Legends Day Orange Cup Prelude (Bm82)

Sun 22nd Mar, 2026 2:45 PM | Orange | 1600m
Benchmark 82, 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. Fioprospero

Barrier: 3
Jockey: C Lever
Trainer: Matthew Smith
Weight: 61kg
Sire: Fiorente
Dam: Gilago
Bio: 5yo Chestnut Gelding
Location: Warwick Farm
Comments
Finished out the back at Canterbury at first run off a long break. Strips fitter second run back. Breaks from a low barrier. Key player.
Win: 15%
Place: 44%
CAREER
27: 4-3-5
PRIZE MONEY
$223,300.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$8,270.37
BEST HCP RATING
82
LAST 10
65233443x9
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
8: 1-1-2
SOFT
17: 3-2-3
HEAVY
2: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
5: 1-0-0
2ND UP
4: 1-1-0
3RD UP
3: 1-0-2
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
12: 2-1-3
NIGHT
1: 0-0-0
WET
19: 3-2-3
Previous Race
9-9 214.8L , Canterbury Park, 27/02/2026 1550M, Soft , Race 8, 3yo+ (Bm72), $60,000.00 ($1,625.00), Jockey: S Clipperton, Bar: 6 , 59kg, 1:33.44 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-8
3-6 Lg Nk2.7L , Royal Randwick, 19/02/2026 1200M, Soft , Race 2, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Dylan Gibbons, Bar: 4 , 0kg, 1:14.06 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
7-9 Hf Nk5.4L , Warwick Farm, 03/02/2026 1207M, Soft , Race 4, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Zac Lloyd, Bar: 5 , 0kg, 1:14.47 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
3-7 Ns0.2L , Warwick Farm, 24/09/2025 2110M, Good , Race 3, 3yo+ (Bm72), $60,000.00 ($5,500.00), Jockey: J R Collett, Bar: 3 , 58.5kg, 2:10.08 , , Settled-6 800-5 400-4
4-7 1/23.9L , Canterbury Park, 10/09/2025 1900M, Heavy , Race 4, 3yo+ (Bm72), $60,000.00 ($3,600.00), Jockey: J R Collett, Bar: 2 , 59kg, 2:01.65 , , Settled-5 800-4 400-5

2. Cosmic Lad

Barrier: 8
Jockey: Jack Martin
Trainer: Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter
Weight: 60kg
Sire: Adelaide
Dam: Halimede
Bio: 5yo Brown Gelding
Location: Kembla Grange
Comments
Really good run coming from well back in the Midway (Bm64) at Kembla Grange at last start this journey when in the market. Sound claims.
Win: 12%
Place: 28%
CAREER
25: 3-3-1
PRIZE MONEY
$155,885.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$6,235.40
BEST HCP RATING
80
LAST 10
520125x664
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
13: 2-2-0
SOFT
11: 1-0-1
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
1: 0-1-0
1ST UP
4: 1-0-0
2ND UP
4: 1-0-0
3RD UP
4: 0-0-1
GROUP 1
2: 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: 0-0-0
NIGHT
2: 0-0-1
WET
11: 1-0-1
Previous Race
4-9 Sh Hd0.4L , Kembla Grange, 13/03/2026 1600M, Soft , Race 4, Midway (Bm64), $50,000.00 ($3,275.00), Jockey: Tom Sherry, Bar: 6 , 61.5kg, 1:38.16 , , Settled-7 800-8 400-8
6-13 1.33.8L , Kembla Grange, 07/02/2026 1600M, Soft , Race 7, Midway (Bm64), $45,000.00 ($1,400.00), Jockey: Mitch Stapleford, Bar: 12 , 60kg, 1:36.12 , , Settled-10 800-8 400-8
6-10 Ns2.5L , Newcastle, 24/01/2026 1400M, Good , Race 6, Provincial (Bm64), $45,000.00 ($1,400.00), Jockey: Mitch Stapleford, Bar: 9 , 60kg, 1:25.28 , , Settled-9 800-9 400-9
3-6 3.87.1L , Kembla Grange, 06/01/2026 800M, Good , Race 3, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Levi Capell, Bar: 2 , 0kg, 0:47.48 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
5-8 Hf Nk3.9L , Warwick Farm, 22/10/2025 1600M, Good , Race 4, 3yo+ (Bm72), $60,000.00 ($2,350.00), Jockey: A Hyeronimus, Bar: 8 , 58.5kg, 1:36.92 , , Settled-6 800-7 400-6

3. Fiorsum Fred

Barrier: 9
Jockey: Ms M Weir
Trainer: S I Singleton
Weight: 58.5kg
Sire: Fiorente
Dam: Evasive
Bio: 5yo Chestnut Gelding
Location: Scone (1)
Comments
Run down in the shadows after giving a kick from on pace at Hawkesbury. A distance specialist. Can lead or take a sit. This looks very winnable.
Win: 14%
Place: 50%
CAREER
28: 4-6-4
PRIZE MONEY
$217,725.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$7,775.89
BEST HCP RATING
77
LAST 10
20877x3335
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
17: 1-5-4
SOFT
9: 3-1-0
HEAVY
2: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
4: 1-1-1
2ND UP
4: 0-0-1
3RD UP
3: 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
11: 2-4-1
A-CLOCKWISE
28: 4-6-4
NIGHT
1: 0-0-1
WET
11: 3-1-0
Previous Race
5-12 Lg hd0.8L , Hawkesbury, 07/03/2026 1800M, Soft , Race 7, 3yo+ (Bm64), $42,000.00 ($1,400.00), Jockey: A Gibbons, Bar: 9 , 59kg, 1:49.92 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
3-14 Hf Nk0.7L , Tamworth, 23/02/2026 1600M, Good , Race 7, Showcase Quirindi Cup, $50,400.00 ($4,950.00), Jockey: Jenny Duggan, Bar: 11 , 56kg, 1:35.66 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-3
3-11 Lg hd3.7L , Tamworth, 13/02/2026 1600M, Good , Race 5, (Bm74), $27,000.00 ($2,600.00), Jockey: A Bullock, Bar: 5 , 62.5kg, 1:35.14 , , Settled- 800- 400-
3-6 Lg Nk1.7L , Newcastle, 31/01/2026 1400M, Good , Race 6, (Bm68), $42,000.00 ($3,900.00), Jockey: Ms M Weir, Bar: 5 , 57kg, 1:23.38 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2
1-6 Lg hdL , Tamworth, 08/01/2026 950M, Good , Race 10, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Ms M Weir, Bar: 1 , 0kg, 0:55.10 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-

4. Blow In

Barrier: 7
Jockey: Damon Budler
Trainer: Rob Potter
Weight: 58kg
Sire: Fighting Sun
Dam: Rose Of Falvelon
Bio: 7yo Bay Gelding
Location: Canberra
Comments
Last win was 26 Jul 2023. Out of the money in sloppy conditions at Kembla Grange. New to Orange. Only for wider exotics.
Win: 9%
Place: 37%
CAREER
43: 4-5-7
PRIZE MONEY
$253,000.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$5,883.72
BEST HCP RATING
76
LAST 10
2x85377534
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
21: 2-1-3
SOFT
15: 1-3-2
HEAVY
7: 1-1-2
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
7: 0-1-1
2ND UP
7: 1-1-1
3RD UP
6: 2-0-2
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
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
18: 0-4-4
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
22: 2-4-4
Previous Race
4-7 2.33.2L , Kembla Grange, 03/03/2026 1400M, Heavy , Race 7, (Bm68), $42,000.00 ($2,300.00), Jockey: A B Collett, Bar: 4 , 55.5kg, 1:27.46 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-6
3-8 Ns0.3L , Kembla Grange, 17/02/2026 1500M, Good , Race 4, 5yo+ (Bm64), $42,000.00 ($3,900.00), Jockey: A B Collett, Bar: 6 , 57kg, 1:30.51 , , Settled-8 800-8 400-6
5-13 Lg Nk5.2L , Sapphire Coast, 01/02/2026 1600M, Soft , Race 7, Bega Showcase Cup, $80,300.00 ($3,000.00), Jockey: Ms R Freeman, Bar: 3 , 54kg, 1:35.98 , , Settled-8 800-6 400-4
7-7 3.38L , Randwick-Kensington, 21/01/2026 1400M, Soft , Race 4, 5yo+ (Bm72), $60,000.00 ($1,625.00), Jockey: Siena Grima, Bar: 2 , 52kg, 1:24.55 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-7
7-13 1.83.1L , Moruya, 05/01/2026 1425M, Good , Race 7, Moruya Showcase Cup, $75,300.00 ($1,750.00), Jockey: Brock Ryan, Bar: 12 , 54.5kg, 1:24.30 , , Settled-13 800-13 400-9

5. Dark Vador

Barrier: 4
Jockey: H Van Der Hoven
Trainer: Matthew Smith
Weight: 57kg
Sire: Invader
Dam: Miss Cosmetic
Bio: 6yo Bay Gelding
Location: Warwick Farm
Comments
Now 4 weeks between runs. Rounded them up smartly in the small field at Wyong. Could get into the placings.
Win: 16%
Place: 46%
CAREER
37: 6-8-3
PRIZE MONEY
$167,335.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$4,522.57
BEST HCP RATING
74
LAST 10
1x98951401
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
24: 6-4-2
SOFT
12: 0-4-1
HEAVY
1: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
5: 0-2-0
2ND UP
5: 1-0-0
3RD UP
5: 0-2-0
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
37: 6-8-3
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
13: 0-4-1
Previous Race
1-6 1L , Wyong, 21/02/2026 1625M, Good , Race 7, (Bm64), $42,000.00 ($20,550.00), Jockey: Rebecca Bronett Prag, Bar: 5 , 55.5kg, 1:38.05 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-4
12-13 Lg Nk18.7L , Sapphire Coast, 01/02/2026 1600M, Soft , Race 7, Bega Showcase Cup, $80,300.00 (), Jockey: Ms W Costin, Bar: 7 , 54kg, 1:35.98 , , Settled-2 800-3 400-6
4-7 Lg hd1L , Kembla Grange, 10/01/2026 1600M, Good , Race 5, (Bm68), $42,000.00 ($2,300.00), Jockey: Mitchell Bell, Bar: 1 , 56.5kg, 1:37.07 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-1
1-6 1/2L , Gosford, 18/12/2025 1600M, Good , Race 3, (Bm64), $42,000.00 ($20,550.00), Jockey: Ashley Morgan, Bar: 1 , 56.5kg, 1:36.82 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
5-10 Lg Nk4.1L , Beaumont, 06/12/2025 1350M, Good , Race 6, (Bm68), $42,000.00 ($1,400.00), Jockey: Mitch Stapleford, Bar: 4 , 54kg, 1:20.97 , , Settled-8 800-8 400-8

6. Golden Loom

Barrier: 2
Jockey: Mitchell Bell
Trainer: G Ryan & S Alexiou
Weight: 56kg
Sire: Castelvecchio
Dam: Precious Sophia
Bio: 4yo Bay Colt
Location: Rosehill
Comments
Got back, never a serious danger but not disgraced at Newcastle. Drawn favourably and under less weight. Key player.
Win: 13%
Place: 53%
CAREER
15: 2-2-4
PRIZE MONEY
$101,300.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$6,753.33
BEST HCP RATING
72
LAST 10
0x52351237
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
9: 0-0-3
SOFT
5: 2-2-1
HEAVY
1: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
3: 0-0-0
2ND UP
2: 0-1-1
3RD UP
2: 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
1: 0-0-1
A-CLOCKWISE
15: 2-2-4
NIGHT
3: 0-1-2
WET
6: 2-2-1
Previous Race
7-9 Sh Hd3.8L , Newcastle, 12/03/2026 1600M, Good , Race 8, (Bm68), $42,000.00 ($1,050.00), Jockey: Tom Sherry, Bar: 3 , 59kg, 1:37.96 , , Settled-9 800-8 400-8
3-6 Sh1/2Hd1.6L , Canterbury Park, 20/02/2026 1550M, Good , Race 4, 3&4yo (Bm64), $60,000.00 ($5,500.00), Jockey: Tom Sherry, Bar: 1 , 61kg, 1:33.98 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-3
2-7 Sh Hd1.8L , Canterbury Park, 23/01/2026 1550M, Soft , Race 5, 3yo+ E&G (Bm72), $60,000.00 ($10,350.00), Jockey: Tom Sherry, Bar: 2 , 56.5kg, 1:33.12 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-7
1-8 3/4L , Canterbury Park, 01/01/2026 1550M, Soft , Race 5, 3&4yo (Bm64), $65,000.00 ($30,500.00), Jockey: Tom Sherry, Bar: 6 , 58.5kg, 1:32.97 , , Settled-8 800-8 400-7
5-9 3/41.5L , Newcastle, 30/11/2025 1500M, Good , Race 5, Hcp (C1), $42,000.00 ($1,400.00), Jockey: Tom Sherry, Bar: 9 , 59kg, 1:31.41 , , Settled-8 800-8 400-7

7. Instead

Barrier: 1
Jockey: Clayton Gallagher
Trainer: David J Smith
Weight: 55kg
Sire: Lonhro
Dam: Alternatively
Bio: 5yo Brown Mare
Location: Mudgee
Comments
Handy competitor. Ridden cold, produced solid finish late at Tamworth over this distance. Decent alley. Right in the mix.
Win: 25%
Place: 63%
CAREER
16: 4-2-4
PRIZE MONEY
$79,225.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$4,951.56
BEST HCP RATING
68
LAST 10
448x131133
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
6: 2-1-2
SOFT
8: 2-1-2
HEAVY
2: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
2: 1-0-0
2ND UP
2: 0-0-1
3RD UP
2: 2-0-0
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
16: 4-2-4
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
10: 2-1-2
Previous Race
3-11 1/22.3L , Tamworth, 02/03/2026 1600M, Good , Race 6, (Bm74), $27,000.00 ($2,600.00), Jockey: Zoe Hunt, Bar: 3 , 56kg, 1:35.77 , , Settled-6 800-8 400-8
3-14 Sh Hd0.4L , Mudgee, 21/02/2026 1400M, Soft , Race 7, Plate (C5), $150,000.00 ($13,050.00), Jockey: Zoe Hunt, Bar: 4 , 55.5kg, 1:22.99 , , Settled-11 800-8 400-12
1-10 2L , Gilgandra, 04/01/2026 1800M, Good , Race 5, Hcp (C3), $30,000.00 ($15,000.00), Jockey: Zoe Hunt, Bar: 5 , 54kg, 1:51.24 , , Settled- 800- 400-
1-10 1/2L , Dubbo, 20/12/2025 1600M, Good , Race 1, Hcp (C2), $16,000.00 ($8,150.00), Jockey: Zoe Hunt, Bar: 6 , 53.5kg, 1:35.83 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-5
3-12 1/20.6L , Narromine, 02/12/2025 1600M, Good , Race 4, (Bm58), $27,000.00 ($2,600.00), Jockey: Zoe Hunt, Bar: 5 , 55.5kg, 1:37.41 , , Settled-6 800-3 400-3

8. Oneforian

Barrier: 5
Jockey: Zac Wadick
Trainer: N J Olive
Weight: 55kg
Sire: Rich Enuff
Dam: Kesari
Bio: 5yo Bay Gelding
Location: Canberra
Comments
Just wacked away without threatening over 1600m (Bm75) at Canberra at last start this journey. Each way prospect.
Win: 29%
Place: 53%
CAREER
17: 5-2-2
PRIZE MONEY
$100,975.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$5,939.71
BEST HCP RATING
68
LAST 10
x17404x117
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
9: 3-2-1
SOFT
5: 1-0-0
HEAVY
1: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
2: 1-0-1
1ST UP
4: 3-1-0
2ND UP
4: 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
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
17: 5-2-2
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
6: 1-0-0
Previous Race
7-8 Sh Hd3.5L , Canberra, 08/03/2026 1600M, Soft , Race 2, (Bm75), $30,500.00 ($375.00), Jockey: Tommy Berry, Bar: 7 , 57.5kg, 1:36.65 , , Settled-2 800-3 400-3
1-11 NkL , Sapphire Coast, 31/01/2026 1400M, Soft , Race 7, (Bm66), $27,000.00 ($13,950.00), Jockey: Ms C Keatings, Bar: 2 , 59.5kg, 1:22.79 , , Settled-4 800-5 400-3
1-12 2L , Gundagai, 02/01/2026 1400M, Good , Race 7, (Bm66), $27,000.00 ($13,950.00), Jockey: Ms C Keatings, Bar: 8 , 57.5kg, 1:22.76 , , Settled- 800- 400-
4-11 34.8L , Moruya, 02/03/2025 1425M, Soft , Race 7, (Bm66), $27,000.00 ($1,300.00), Jockey: Nick Heywood, Bar: 8 , 58kg, 1:25.35 , , Settled-9 800-9 400-9
10-12 1.84.3L , Rosehill Gardens, 01/02/2025 1500M, Good , Race 1, 3yo+ Highway Plate (C3), $120,000.00 ($3,500.00), Jockey: K Mc Evoy, Bar: 6 , 59kg, 1:29.88 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-8

9. Turgenev

Barrier: 6
Jockey: Jordan Quince
Trainer: Ms A Smith
Weight: 55kg
Sire: I Am Invincible
Dam: Gypsy Diamond
Bio: 7yo Colt
Location: Orange
Comments
On a quick back-up. Experienced campaigner. Midfield, no rally and went to line tamely at Dubbo over this distance. Needs to lift to figure. On trust.
Win: 16%
Place: 28%
CAREER
50: 8-4-2
PRIZE MONEY
$147,145.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$2,942.90
BEST HCP RATING
66
LAST 10
07x7426606
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
29: 6-0-2
SOFT
12: 2-2-0
HEAVY
8: 0-1-0
SYNTHETIC
1: 0-1-0
1ST UP
8: 0-0-0
2ND UP
7: 0-2-0
3RD UP
5: 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
5: 1-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
10: 1-1-0
NIGHT
1: 0-0-0
WET
20: 2-3-0
Previous Race
6-9 3.35.6L , Dubbo, 15/03/2026 1600M, Good , Race 4, Showcase (Bm66), $30,000.00 ($800.00), Jockey: Jordan Quince, Bar: 1 , 60kg, 1:34.94 , , Settled-4 800-3 400-5
10-10 1/210.1L , Dubbo, 15/02/2026 1200M, Good , Race 5, (Bm82), $27,000.00 ($500.00), Jockey: G Buckley, Bar: 3 , 55kg, 1:09.66 , , Settled-8 800-8 400-9
6-10 Hf Nk4L , Gilgandra, 04/01/2026 1600M, Good , Race 7, Open Hcp, $50,400.00 ($1,625.00), Jockey: Siena Grima, Bar: 4 , 55kg, 1:36.65 , , Settled-9 800-9 400-9
6-8 35.9L , Orange, 30/12/2025 1600M, Good , Race 3, (Bm82), $27,000.00 ($600.00), Jockey: G Buckley, Bar: 6 , 55kg, 1:35.74 , , Settled- 800- 400-
2-4 2.81.5L , Orange, 15/12/2025 1400M, Soft , Race 4, (Bm74), $27,000.00 ($5,050.00), Jockey: G Buckley, Bar: 3 , 58.5kg, 1:24.93 , , Settled-4 800-3 400-3

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