Newcastle   09 May 2024
 
GOING: S(7)

DE BORTOLI WINES F&M BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1350m

Track: SOFT 7   Rain (Max: 19)   Rail: Out 9m Entire.  

A solid tempo on the cards with Gendarmerie heading them off. THERE THERE (2) handy mare who ran on late on resumption when fifth over 1200m at Kembla Grange behind Wolves on April 20. Expected to have matured further over the break and this distance suits. Go close. PINK BAROQUE (5) returns from a spell of four-and-a-half months and has a handy fresh record. Back in grade today from the good gate and not asked to do much in two recent trials. Blinkers come off and forward showing expected. GENDARMERIE (4) was well supported in betting when taken to the lead and never headed when a soft winner over 1400m at Hawkesbury on April 18. Handles the conditions and hard fit now. LINGUEE (7) trained on the track and fitter now third-up. Tried hard when fourth over 1200m at Gosford two weeks ago. Trip suits and looks to have solid top-three prospects. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 2,5,4,7.
1 3x415 PARISIAN ROSE
MICHAEL FREEDMAN
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 61.0KG
Mrs B C Bateman
Most recently 5th of 9 at Randwick Kensington Grad Bm68 on April 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Redbreast with 57kg at $19. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.6 len at this track Cl1 April 11 over 1350m defeating Bonus Tempus carrying 56.5kg at $10. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
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JETT STANLEY
TARTAN, FOREST GREEN SLEEVES, FOREST GREEN AND DARK BLUE QUARTERED CAP
2 116x5 THERE THERE
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
A R E Investments (Mgr: P H Butts), Mrs J N Krauser, M Krauser, J D Deague, A J Owers, J H Byrne, No More Ponies (Mgr: S Watt), B M Spencer, Ms Y E Pearce & D I Hollyman
Second run back. First-up after five months 5th of 10 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on April 20 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Wolves carrying 59kg at $16. Previously second-up with blinkers first time; second last of 8 at Canterbury 2&3yo F Mdn on July 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind How Dare You with 59.5kg at $3.50. Sure to run well.
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TYLER SCHILLER
Dark Blue, Deep Sky Blue Diagonal Stripes, Quartered Cap
3 11x SHURI
KRIS LEES
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L Murrell), BA Brogan, M Vorrasi, CTFP Racing, Deg Racing, Ms C Tomlinson, Ms M A Jermyn, Mrs R L Butcher, D I Hollyman, B J & A K Paterson, S A Baker, C Walsh, R S Chilov, S G Rielly, R I Darrah, B Oldroyd, M G Priadko, T D Macrae, Pinot And Dry & SHURI
Unbeaten two for two. She is resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign winning won by nose Newcastle F&M Bm64 November 21 over 1500m defeating Watch My Girl with 58kg at $1.70. At her first start favourite; to post a big 4.5 len win. Taree Mdn October 20 over 1400m defeating Golden Honour carrying 57.5kg at $2.30. Can sprint well fresh.
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DYLAN GIBBONS
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black  Sleeves ,WHITE CHECKS,CHECKED CAP
4 26481 GENDARMERIE
L & C CURTIS
4YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
Mrs C M Cook, Ms B L Cook, Mrs J B Cook, Mrs K Ackery, Mrs J V Davison, Ms J E Evatt, Mrs K I Callander, Mrs M Sopina, Mrs H L Mckinnon, Mrs L J Duckworth & Ms C E Curtis
Useful mare. At the latest run won by 0.6 len at Hawkesbury F&M Bm64 April 18 over 1400m in soft going defeating Justela with 57kg at $5. Before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 11 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on March 28 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Khumbila with 56kg at $5.50. Last-start winner worth including
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RORY HUTCHINGS
MAROON, WHITE DIAMOND, YELLOW ARMBANDS, WHITE DIAMOND STRIPE, YELLOW CAP
5 5537x PINK BAROQUE
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Rockingham Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J A Ingham)
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Randwick F&M Bm72 December 26 over 1400m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Miss Faberge carrying 55kg at $17. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.9 len Canterbury 3yo Bm64 July 12 over 1250m defeating Memoria carrying 58kg at $14. Expect a forward showing.
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LEE MAGORRIAN
BROWN, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES AND CAP
6 65868 MON AMORE
PAUL PERRY
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
P Perry, M A Davis, Mrs T A Davis, K W Chia & Ms C G Collis
Dual acceptor. Comes off a 56 day let-up. At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 10 at Wyong F&M Bm64 on March 14 over 1200m, 4 len behind Cross Your Heart with 58kg at $41. The race before that second last of 7 at Gosford Bm64 on February 24 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Buba with 56.5kg at $6.50. Shouldn't trouble the top few.
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JADEN LLOYD
YELLOW, BLACK SASH, ARMBANDS AND CAP
7 58x44 LINGUEE
KIM WAUGH
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
J Yee & Mrs B Yee
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 10 at Gosford 4yo+ Mares Bm72 on April 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Memoria carrying 54kg at $26. Second-up 4th of 12 at Gosford Bm64 on April 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Ramones carrying 55.5kg at $7.50. This is well within her grasp.
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A GIBBONS
Pink, Lilac FIVE Stars And Sleeves
8 3x076 SHE'S INDEPENDENT
PAUL PERRY
8YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs C L Perry, Mrs K N Overton, & R G Brooks Seaforth Sharks (Mgr: D A Sayer)
At the latest run 6th of 11 at Scone Bm66 on April 16 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Azayaka carrying 56kg at $101. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at this track F&M Bm64 on March 14 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Cross Your Heart carrying 52.5kg at $61. Should go well in this line up.
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MIKAYLA WEIR
YELLOW, PINK AND BLACK CHECKED SASH, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLACK AND PINK CHECKED ARMBANDS, PINK CAP
9 47697 MOSHT UP
STEPHEN SCHOFIELD
8YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Velebit (Mgr: T Melinz)
Resumes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently 7th of 10 at Gosford 4yo+ Mares Bm72 on April 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Memoria with 51kg at $101. The race before that 9th of 11 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Bm58 on March 25 over 1300m, slow going 5.5 len behind Pee Dee carrying 60kg at $7. Fully tested on her recent run.
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ZAC WADICK
WHITE, MAROON STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, MAROON STRIPE, WHITE CAP, MAROON STRIPES
10 6798x MANDALONG BEYOND
GARY NICKSON
6YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Mandalong Studs (Mgr: R Pisaturo)
First-up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Braidwood Cl2 February 5 2022 over 1350m, soft track; 9 len behind Final Showdown carrying 58.5kg at $10. Previously first up; wide throughout; ran last of 11 at Hawkesbury F&M Bm64 September 23 2021 over 1100m, 6 len behind Ruby Kisses with 54.5kg at $201. Win would surprise.
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SERG LISNYY
Pink, Black Seams, Striped Cap