A trio of horses, Casaway Gold, Ring My Bell, and Corpsman, are set to compete in an upcoming Benchmark 66 race, with recent form and trainer notes offering insights into their prospects.
Casaway Gold, a four-year-old bay/brindle gelding by Tassort out of My Gold Gamble trained by Angela Davies, has earned $60,225 in prize money. The horse boasts nine wins from 27 starts, maintaining a win rate of 33.3%. Casaway Gold has demonstrated adaptability across various track conditions, including good, soft, heavy, and synthetic surfaces, with notable success over distances of 1000 to 1200 meters. After a below-par ninth-place finish at Newcastle on February 28, 2026, where he was beaten by over 13 lengths on soft ground, Casaway Gold showed improvement upon returning from a spell. In a race at Taree on June 5, he finished sixth under heavy conditions, overcoming some interference at the start. Trainer notes indicate that the horse ran well on rain-affected ground and is expected to improve with this run. However, Casaway Gold has since been withdrawn from the current race.
Ring My Bell, a seven-year-old bay mare sired by H Ansateic and out of Movin’ Out, carries a lower rating and has earned $24,950 throughout her career. This mare has secured nine wins from 81 starts with a modest win rate of around 11%. Her recent performances include a win at Quirindi in November 2025 and a seventh-place finish at Muswellbrook in April 2026 on soft ground. Despite some inconsistent form, Ring My Bell is noted for her professional attitude and smooth action, and is considered capable of placing in the upcoming race as she returns from a break. Trainer remarks suggest confidence in her racing ability but also acknowledge a need for further consistency.
Corpsman, a five-year-old chestnut mare by Rubick out of Tiffinco, brings the highest total earnings of the trio at $102,525. With 18 wins from 108 starts, she maintains a win rate of 16.7%, regularly placing in the top three in one-third of her races. While she has not yet raced over the 1700-meter distance she is set to attempt next, Corpsman’s recent performances show promise. She placed third at Newcastle on May 31, 2026, under heavy track conditions and followed that with a commanding two-and-a-half-length victory at Port Macquarie on June 14 over 1512 meters. Like her competitors, Corpsman has experience on various track conditions, including soft and heavy going. Observers note that while the step up in distance represents a new challenge, she remains a contender based on recent form and strong finishing efforts.
The Benchmark 66 event is expected to test the fitness and versatility of these horses, each displaying different strengths and trajectories in their racing careers. Trainers and connections will be watching closely to see which contender can capitalize on current form to claim success in this competitive field.