Wyong   04 Apr 2026
 
GOING: S(6)

CENTRAL COAST KIDS IN NEED BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1625m

Track: SOFT6   Rain (Max: 20)   Rail: +3m Entire.  

Only a small field with Cha Cha Cha likely to find a comfortable lead. KEEP AT 'EM (4) has turned in a couple of eye-catchers this prep, the latest over 1400m at Newcastle where he came from last to get up for third. Registered the peak rating last time in work when he got to the mile. This looks a perfect third-up assignment. BRAZIL (2) shouldered 61kgs but was still too good last time out in a BM58 over today's journey at Albury. Tackles a better race today but drops 5kgs after Grima's claim. Good enough to be competitive in this line-up. The lightly raced COULTER (1) dug deep late to win his maiden recently over 1400m at Kembla. Going straight to a BM64 is a big ask but there is plenty of scope for improvement, particularly over the extra trip. CHILLY CHARLIE (3) hasn't won for a while but continues to race well. Game in defeat at Hawkesbury last start and he should be at his peak at the third run of the campaign. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keep At 'Em looks a nice bet to start the day.
1 6x21 COULTER
BJORN BAKER
3YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
Godolphin
Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 10 at Hawkesbury Super Mdn on March 7 over 1300m, slow going 0.5 len behind Peccavi with 59kg at $2.70. Second-up favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a head at Kembla Grange Cg&E Mdn-Sw March 21 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Ol' Mate Coop carrying 58.5kg at $1.80. Racing well. Big step up today but trust the Baker stable has placed him favourably.
6
C LEVER
Royal Blue
2 73051 BRAZIL
MITCHELL BEER & GEORGE CARPENTER
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Tricolours Racing & Syndications Pty Ltd (Mgr: J Moss), Tricolours Brazil (Mgr: J Moss), A Kennedy, E Bongiorno, M Bongiorno, A Bongiorno, G Vigar, J Cross, G Child, S Gordon, I Reed, Miss S Allison, K Guilfoyle, C Matthews, J & K (Mgr: Mrs K Farrell), G Clarkson & C Mumberson
At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Albury Bm58 March 19 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Taytay Bay carrying 61kg at $6.50. The start before that 5th of 8 at Hawkesbury Prov Bm64 on February 19 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Monty Be Quick carrying 57.5kg at $4.80. Meets a better field this time but he looks up to the challenge.
7
SIENNA GRIMA
Black, Tricolours Racing Logo
3 23x33 CHILLY CHARLIE
SARA RYAN
5YO  GR/B  GELDING 57.0KG
Loftus Park (Mgr: D Panetta), Mrs J Lyell, Ursino Racing (Mgr: D Ursino), Ms J Ursino, L Ursino, D I Hollyman, R Galluzzo, S G Jones, D P Lettieri, Mrs E Boak, R Mitrevski & D Panetta
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up raced on the pace when 3rd of 11 at Kembla Grange Cond Bm68 on February 24 over 1300m, 1.75 len behind Aligned carrying 55kg at $14. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on March 17 over 1500m, 0.6 len behind Malabar with 57kg at $8.50. Thereabouts last time out. Sure to give a good account again.
1
LEE MAGORRIAN
White, Flower On Horse Head Symbol, Navy Sleeves, Orange Stars, Navy Cap, Orange Star
4 32x33 KEEP AT 'EM
NATHAN DOYLE
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
S M Donnelly, C Coombes, S Keir, J A Finnigan, L W Hasselmann, Ms L Goodchild, S Dean, L S Bruce, Mrs T Quinn, W Quinn, R K Cook, C G Doyle, R J Walker, R J Walker, Fake Lemonade (Mgr: B J Duncan) & S J Jackson
Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 13 at Newcastle Bm64 on February 28 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Via Flaminia with 57kg at $16. Second run from a spell 3rd of 10 at Newcastle Prov Bm64 on March 12 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Benamera carrying 57kg at $5.50. Cherry ripe and over a bit more ground looks all set to peak.
2
SHANNEN LLEWELLYN
Purple, White Diamond Sash And Sleeves, Purple Hoops, White Cap
5 6310 OURAGAN
PAUL & MARTHA CAVE
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
Ms M Cave, R B Thomas, Ms S Meers & A J Thomas
Last start 10th of 12 at this track Provmid Champ on March 28 over 1350m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Il Passero carrying 54kg at $51. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Hawkesbury 3yo Mdn March 17 over 1300m defeating Above The Law carrying 57kg at $17. Can improve back in this far easier contest.
3
A CALDER
White, Blue Braces, Red Cap
6 x7x05 TWIN TURBO
SARA RYAN
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), BBT Tina Turban (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), D Wood, Wallis Ait Pty Ltd, B Renshaw, Labrats (Mgr: A Smith), E Seyfarth, J Standfield, Octojoy (Mgr: M Cusack) & Mrs C M Hackett
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 11 at Kembla Grange Cond Bm68 on February 24 over 1300m, 10 len behind Aligned carrying 55kg at $41. Second run from a spell 5th of 10 at Scone Bm66 on March 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Antilocapra with 59kg at $21. Ready to find some form at the third run back.
7
GRANT BUCKLEY
Red, Blueblood Logo, Red Sleeves, Blueblood Logo, Red And White Star Cap
7 634x5 CHA CHA CHA
CRAIG CARMODY
5YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Ms K E Harding, Ms I Miller, C G B Miller, Mrs C M Johnstone, P R Johnstone, Ms N S Summerhayes, M J Ferguson, Ms V Ferguson, Mrs M S Thornett, Mrs M O Scott, C J Dawson, Ms V Green, A N Green, M H Lynch, P B Opie, Mrs J Rochester, J W Kean, Ms L M Holmes, Ms D A Arnold & Dr M J Nelligan
Second-up. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after six months led to the turn then faded 5th of 8 at this track Mid Cl1 on February 26 over 1600m, slow going 2.75 len behind Listen Sweetheart carrying 55.5kg at $12. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Gosford 4yo+ Mdn on February 22 2025 over 1600m, slow going nose behind De Louviere with 55kg at $8. Strips fitter and at the weights is not out of contention.
4
OLIVIA CHAMBERS
Red And White Dots
8 x0624 OAKFIELD PEEWEE
DAMIEN LANE
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
B Mackenzie
At the latest run 4th of 11 at Port Macquarie Cl2 on March 16 over 1509m, 0.9 len behind Five Rings carrying 58kg at $16. The run before that 2nd in a small field at this track Bm64 on February 21 over 1625m, 1.1 len behind Dark Vador carrying 53.5kg at $21. Happy to overlook.
5
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
Lime Green, Gold Maltese Cross