Newcastle   11 May 2024
 
GOING: H(9)

SIGNARAMA ERINA / GOSFORD 3&4YO BENCHMARK 72 HANDICAP 1600m

Track: HEAVY 9   Rain (Max: 17)   Rail: True.  

Think we could see Scarlet Oak showing out and getting into a handy spot this time without great pace on paper. DANCES WITH HOOVES (13) promising Scone-trained filly who won two-in-a-row before jumping in grade when a tiring eighth over 2400m in the G1 ATC Australian Oaks at Randwick on April 13. Since fitted with a recent 1000m trial win at Scone on May 3. Hard to beat in this company. SCARLET OAK (9) former New Zealand filly who resumed with a fighting second over 1400m at Randwick in the G3 James Carr on April 20. Back in grade and the extra trip suits. GREEN SHADOWS (2) has fitness on his side third-up and looks placed to advantage in this grade with the 3kg claim. Taken back from the sticky gate and far from disgraced when seventh over 1500m at Rosehill on April 27. Handles the conditions and sure to be strong on the line. FARNBOROUGH (1) four-year-old import having his first run for the Bjorn Baker stable. Won by a big space over 1609m at Leopardstown six-and-a-half months ago on a heavy track. Not asked to do much in two recent trials and market moves must be monitored. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 13,9,2,1.
1 10x1x FARNBOROUGH
BJORN BAKER
4YO  BAY  HORSE 62.0KG
R Burt, R Jarrett, Mrs M Jokich, H Kelly, K O'Brien, P Palmer, A Piddington, A Pino, M Powell, B Smith, A Voller, D Constantin, Darby Racing (Mgr: S Darby), Darby Racing Farnborough (Mgr: S Darby), Latrobe Valley Racing (Mgr: J Szkwarek), & Rosen Racing (Mgr: J Rosen)
Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign favourite; won by 5 len at Leopardstown Hcp October 22 over 1609m in the wet defeating San Aer carrying 56kg at $5. When resuming last campaign 2nd of 14 at Leopardstown on April 5 2023 over 1609m, in the wet; nose behind Fleetfoot with 61kg at $4. Trialled on April 30 at Randwick over 1200m and finished sixth. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.
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MS MOLLY BOURKE
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
2 70x17 GREEN SHADOWS
G RYAN & S ALEXIOU
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs E Mavrelis, A Mavrelis, V Mavrelis, M H Wood, Mrs M E Wood, J M Ryan, J T O'brien, P G Duncan, Mrs D E Dinopoulos, Miss S M Parkinson, G P Carmody, Mrs M Bishop, P M Weaver, C Delaney & D Byrne
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up won by 1.4 len at Warwick Farm Bm78 April 1 over 1400m defeating Huesca with 56.5kg at $7. Second run from a spell 7th of 10 at Rosehill Bm78 on April 27 over 1500m, 2 len behind Highlights with 57.5kg at $5.50. Possesses a big finish.
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BRAITH NOCK
Light Blue, Black Diagonal Stripes, Dark Blue Sleeves, White Cap With Black Pom Pom
3 73x2x TAJAWAL
ANNABEL NEASHAM
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Bennett Racing Pty Ltd, WayneJen, Blackbird Power Racing No 2, Bonobos Racing, G Sandford, Mrs M McFarlane, A J Arkinstall, G J Walker, A D Stanley, Bennett Racing, Dr J R Ramsay, S P Gardner, C Liu, Mrs K M Mornard, H Tam, W D Simmonds, B Nelson, G J P Van Amyden, Hon. G J Williamson & ANR Tajawal
Back after a long spell. Finished off last preparation 2nd of 11 at Newcastle All Weather on October 6 over 1609m, neck behind Panning For Gold with 62.5kg at $3.30. First up last campaign 3rd in a small field at Wolverhampton 3yo Mdn Sw on April 11 2023 over 1739m, 1.2 len behind Wonder Legend with 60.5kg at $1.50. Finished fourth in a Warwick Farm trial over 1200m on April 26. Market best guide.
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TOM SHERRY
Black, Orange Checks, Bennett Racing Logo, White Checked Sleeves, Checked Cap
4 15143 NANA'S WISH
CIARON MAHER
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
Ciaron Maher Racing (Mgr: C Maher), MyRacehorse No. 1 (Mgr: B K Willis), D J Lardner & D P Heffernan
Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Rosehill Bm78 on April 27 over 1500m, long-neck behind Highlights with 55kg at $7.50. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Caulfield F&M Bm78 on April 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Legacies with 57kg at $4. Can sneak into the money.
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DYLAN GIBBONS
RED, BLACK MYRACEHORSE LOGO, RED SLEEVES, BLACK TWO CHEVRONS AND BLACK CAP WITH RED MYRACEHORSE LOGO
5 31x13 MISS HADES
GARY PORTELLI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
G R Cadger, K E Foster, A T Staudacher, D J Tyrrell, D G Cullen, G Morris, I J Convery, Ms K Llewellyn, O A Lewis, P M Zahra, S N Pratt, M Montgomery, M A Weir, L Jackson, A Little Bit Of Chaos, Elite Thoroughbreds Racing & DJ And M McGregor
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.0 len at this track Bm72 April 10 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Biographer with 55.5kg at $5.50. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Rosehill F&M Bm78 on April 27 over 1300m, 1.3 len behind Southern Chilli with 56kg at $3.30. Good job last start and has top-three aspirations.
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TYLER SCHILLER
WHITE, ELITE THOROUGHBREDS LOGO, DEEP SKY BLUE COLLAR, DEEP SKY BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPE, DEEP SKY BLUE CAP
6 x9037 RAVELLO
JOHN O'SHEA
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
L Petagna, G Clarke & A S Williams
Useful type. At the latest run 7th of 10 at Randwick in the G3 Packer Plt on April 20 over 2000m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Kintyre carrying 56.5kg at $17. The race before that 3rd of 10 at Randwick Kensington Bm78 on March 27 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind City Of Lights with 55kg at $17. Likely to be attacking the line strongly.
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REGAN BAYLISS
YELLOW GREEN, NAVY BLUE SASH, NAVY BLUE AND YELLOW STRIPED SLEEVES AND CAP
7 63241 MAGNATEAR
SAM KAVANAGH
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
S Kavanagh, T Cranfield, Black Type Bloodstock Rackoon, J C Lelay, K G Shepherd, Black Type Bloodstock, C Kiers, D Smart, Dr W Moore, Humpty Dumpty Racing, Gully Boys , M Washbourne, T Johns, Geetobool Racing (Mgr: T O'Neill), Thoroughbred Girls No. 5 (Mgr: Ms S J Lenton) & D West
Last start won by a head at Randwick Kensington 3&4yo Bm64 April 25 over 1550m defeating Wembanyama with 60.5kg at $5.50. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Newcastle Provmid Champ on March 2 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Tavi Time carrying 56kg at $9. Not today.
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J PARR
Black, White Fleur De Lys, Stars On Sleeves
8 92722 CABACA
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Cressfield
Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Randwick Kensington F&M Bm72 on April 25 over 1550m, 0.5 len behind Bright Red carrying 59kg at $5. The race before that eased back early on 7th of 11 at Caulfield F&M Bm78 on April 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Legacies carrying 55.5kg at $14. Near miss last start. Right in the mix.
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TYLER SCHILLER
GREY, BLACK DIAMONDS, YELLOW SLEEVES AND CAP
9 12 SCARLET OAK
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
A Kheir, J O'Neill, N Greenhalgh, Mrs M Greenhalgh, Grand Parkview Stud (Mgr: Ms L Timms), T Maddern, Sneesby Racing (Mgr: G Sneesby), Madden Bloodstock (Mgr: C Madden), Carty Racing (Mgr: B Carty), Werrett Bloodstock P/L (Mgr: N Werrett), B O'Brien, AK Racing, Cookie Racing & M Hovey
Group 3 placegetter. Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, won by 1.75 len at Matamata F&M Mdn-Sw March 13 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Bellafranca carrying 57kg at $4.40. Second-up held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Randwick in the G3 James Carr on April 20 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Konasana with 54kg at $4.50. Well-placed and should prove hard to beat.
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ZAC LLOYD
NAVY BLUE, PALE YELLOW SPOTS, HALVED SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
10 10838 UNCLE HARRY
PAUL PERRY
3YO  B/BR  COLT 56.0KG
P Perry & Ms C G Collis
At the latest run got back early 8th of 10 at Randwick in the G3 Packer Plt on April 20 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind Kintyre carrying 56.5kg at $61. The start before that 3rd of 8 at Newcastle Bm64 on April 13 over 2300m, 0.5 len behind Go Millo with 60kg at $3. Better off investing elsewhere.
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JADEN LLOYD
YELLOW, BLACK SASH, ARMBANDS AND CAP
11 x4191 BRIGHT RED
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Woppitt Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs D N Kepitis)
Dual acceptor. Useful filly. At the latest run was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.5 len at Randwick Kensington F&M Bm72 April 25 over 1550m defeating Cabaca with 56kg at $6.50. The start before that 9th of 16 at Randwick in the G3 Adrianknox on April 6 over 2000m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Good Banter with 54kg at $14. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
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TYLER SCHILLER
PURPLE, WHITE HOOPS, PURPLE YOKE, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBAND, PURPLE CAP,WHITE QUARTERS
12 7x132 WEMBANYAMA
JOHN O'SHEA
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
S P Hedge, C J Lawlor, Mrs L C Lawlor, Greenwich Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: G J Perry), Bushy Park Racing (Mgr: C G Smith), R B Gold, R J Miller, M J Miller, Mrs H Donegan, M G Donegan, J D Melick, M Farah, W Gazal, Mrs I O'Shea, Mrs M A Pearson, J Ingham, T Charlton, M Cawley & A J McEvoy
Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Randwick Kensington 3&4yo Bm64 on April 25 over 1550m, head behind Magnatear carrying 59kg at $1.80. Before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 12 at Wyong Cl1 on April 11 over 1350m, 0.9 len behind Parisian Rose carrying 59kg at $2.30. Improvement required to threaten in this field.
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SAM CLIPPERTON
CRIMSON, SILVER EPAULETTES AND CUFFS
13 14118 DANCES WITH HOOVES
CAMERON CROCKETT
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
B A Rutter, V F Aloschi, G E Price, C R Davies, L A Calvert, D Oranje, M Tobin & G Dawson
At the latest run raced on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 10 at Randwick in the G1 Atc Oaks on April 13 over 2400m, 7 len behind Autumn Angel carrying 56kg at $81. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at Newcastle Bm64 April 3 over 1850m on a soft track defeating About A Girl with 55.5kg at $4. Capable of a better run.
3
R JONES
Blue, Emerald Green Inverted CHEVRONS, White Sleeves, Emerald Green Triangles, White Cap, Emerald Green Triangle
14 x1156 CALLISTEMON
KERRY PARKER
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 53.0KG
Mrs P M G Warner
Dual acceptor. Useful filly. Last start got back early 6th of 12 at Hawkesbury Midway Bm72 on May 4 over 1500m, 2.25 len behind Always Sure with 51.5kg at $15. Before that 5th of 12 at Kembla Grange Cond Bm68 on April 20 over 1300m, slow going 2 len behind Jamberoo carrying 53.5kg at $6.50. Among the winning hopes on best form.
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J FORD
YELLOW, ORANGE SASH AND CAP
15 2x304 ALLAPERCANTO
M, W & J HAWKES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 52.0KG
Equicom Legends (Mgr: Mrs K Stonnill), Mrs M Griffiths, Mrs B Akle, Miss K Bugden, L Dempsey, B Smith, Miss M Proud, Mrs R Moukarzel, Mrs J Wightley, Mrs K Mulcare, M Smith, V Quek, Mrs E Smith, Mrs T Everson, Mrs J Morgan, Miss C Kelly, Mrs K Leo, Dani's Troops, Mudgee's Finest PS & Hoppies and Co
Dual acceptor. Last start 4th of 9 at Randwick Kensington 3&4yo Bm64 on April 25 over 1550m, 1.2 len behind Magnatear carrying 57.5kg at $8. Before that 12th of 16 at Bendigo in the LR Bdgo Guineas on April 13 over 1400m, 7 len behind War Machine carrying 56kg at $51. Prefer to see.
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ORANGE, BLACK CAP
16 1x1 PIGGYBACK
CIARON MAHER
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Dynamic Syndications Racing (Mgr: D W Watt), S D Murray, S J Brereton, P S Chiu, M R Egan, M R Alston, L C Griffiths, A L Giddings, Ya Beaten, J Caspersz, R Boekel, S L Lamont, Pig Sty, J Yianni, TS , Ohh Eight & G R Glynn
Dual acceptor. Third race start. Won on debut won by 0.8 len at this track Mdn-Sw December 8 over 1200m defeating Subarctic carrying 55.5kg at $1.70. Went for a break before returning won by 0.5 len at Orange Cl1 April 19 over 1410m in soft going defeating Eilrahc with 55.5kg at $2.80. Facing a tougher challenge.
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CHAD SCHOFIELD
White, Dynamic Syndications Logo, Red Cap
17 25215 OHTANI
BRYCE HEYS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 52.0KG
M W O'Keeffe, Ms V J King, Quantum AM Pty Ltd (Mgr: P S Cooper), G K Lawler, B J Julian, R H Beevor, T B Condon, J H Tan, D P Johnstone & E Saadeh
Dual acceptor. Most recently 5th of 9 at Randwick Kensington 3&4yo Bm64 on April 25 over 1550m, 1.2 len behind Magnatear carrying 57kg at $19. The race before that won by 1.2 len at Newcastle Super Mdn April 13 over 1500m defeating Naahro with 56.5kg at $2.30. Likely to be attacking the line strongly.
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RACHEL KING
ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW VEE, RED AND YELLOW STRIPED SLEEVES, YELLOW CAP
18 2x995 KIND WORDS
KRIS LEES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
L Petagna
Group 3 placegetter. Dual acceptor. Resumes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 16 at Randwick in the G3 Adrianknox on April 6 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 2.75 len behind Good Banter with 53kg at $15. The start before that 9th of 14 at Kembla Grange in the G3 Kg Classic on March 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Queen Of Dragons carrying 54kg at $14. This is well within her grasp.
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YELLOW GREEN, NAVY BLUE SASH, NAVY BLUE AND YELLOW STRIPED SLEEVES AND CAP