Scone 16 May 2026
GOING: G(4)
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SCONE RSL MIDWAY BENCHMARK 72 HANDICAP 1700m Track: Good 4 Clouds (Max: 21) Rail: +3m 1000m - 400m, True Remainder. (Pent: 4.75) |
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Solid tempo anticipated with Viewpoint and Claim The Crown leading the way.
THE MONA LISA (5) was ridden closer to the speed last start and ran a much better race, hanging on well for a close fourth over 1500m in a Hawkesbury Midway. On trial at this distance but she should run it out strongly. Good enough to take care of these on her day. OAKFIELD SATURN (2) was enormous first-up at Kembla then struggled in the Midway Final at Randwick during the Championships. Finding the line well in shorter races so this first crack at 1700m should hold no fears. MONKHANA (9) settled near the tail before catching the eye late over the mile at Gosford recently. Goes best for Anna Roper who is back aboard. The extra trip on a roomier track looks a nice set-up. AIX EN PROVENCE (1) has been about the money all prep. Down in class today and should be peaking at the fourth run back. CHANGE MY ADDRESS (10) was strong through the line when successful over 1500m at Newcastle last time. Looks ready for a first run beyond the mile. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing The Mona Lisa.
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AIX EN PROVENCE
NACIM DILMI 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng) Dual acceptor. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Hawkesbury Bm78 on May 2 over 1800m, 2.75 len behind Sacrify with 58.5kg at $8.50. The start before that 5th of 11 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on April 18 over 1400m, 3 len behind Unique Ambition with 59.5kg at $19. Not far away last time. About the mark all prep and he will be cherry ripe for this. |
7 MOLLIE FITZGERALD |
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OAKFIELD SATURN
DAMIEN LANE 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 59.0KG B Mackenzie Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd of 10 at Kembla Grange Provmid Champ on March 21 over 1400m, slow going nose behind Midnight Opal with 55.5kg at $8. Second run from a spell second last of 15 at Randwick Prov-Mid Champ on April 11 over 1400m, 9 len behind Lord Of Biscay carrying 54kg at $151. Rates highly. Forgive the last run - capable of testing this field. |
12 AARON BULLOCK |
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PLEASURE ARTIST
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN 4YO B/BR MARE 59.0KG Vantage Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J M Tinning), J M Tinning, L Myers, A S Macintosh, A Ettridge, A Lam, A M Doyle, K Chehab, Millar Racing & Breeding (Mgr: S B Millar), S Chehab & W Freedman Last start second last in a small field at Gosford 3&4yo Bm72 on May 9 over 1600m, 2 len behind Nobler carrying 57kg at $21. The run before that 4th of 11 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on April 18 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Unique Ambition with 60kg at $31. Wide gate the biggest concern. |
13 WILLIAM STANLEY |
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CLAIM THE CROWN
JOHN SARGENT 7YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG M W Lowe, Miss K Parkes, J K Hill, D J Anderson, E Sakareassen, Newport Rugby Dads (Mgr: M W Lowe), Mrs K R Sheedy & D P Sheedy Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Wyong Bm88 January 10 over 2100m, 9 len behind Unlimited carrying 52kg at $14. First up last campaign second of 8 at Warwick Farm Bm72 September 3 over 1600m, soft track; 1.2 len behind Island Dream with 57kg at $26. Not hopeless. |
8 RACHEL KING |
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THE MONA LISA
PAUL & MARTHA CAVE 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Mrs S H Castle-Roche, M Merriman & D E Hewlett Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Hawkesbury Midway Bm72 on May 2 over 1500m, 0.9 len behind Bella Khadijah carrying 57kg at $17. Before that 10th of 12 at Warwick Farm Bm78 on April 15 over 1600m, 9 len behind Fiddlers Green with 56kg at $41. Thereabouts last start and this is a lovely follow-up assignment. |
9 A CALDER |
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VIEWPOINT
NACIM DILMI 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng) Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up favourite; won by 2.5 len at Hawkesbury Cg&E Bm64 April 14 over 1400m defeating Noble One carrying 59kg at $1.85. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Hawkesbury Midway Bm72 on May 2 over 1500m, 2 len behind Bella Khadijah carrying 57kg at $2.70. Going well. Shouldn't be far away again. |
10 K MCEVOY |
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STRAWBERRY IMPACT
BLAKE RYAN 4YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG Magus Equine Limited (Mgr: W Y C Leung) At the latest run second last of 11 at Hawkesbury Midway Bm72 on May 2 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Bella Khadijah with 57.5kg at $6.50. Before that eased back early on 6th of 12 at Warwick Farm Bm78 on April 15 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Fiddlers Green with 56kg at $15. Form okay before the last start failure so should get another chance. |
4 REGAN BAYLISS |
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ALLEGRO MISS
CON KARAKATSANIS 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG J E Carmody, Mrs L J Carmody, A Commisso, Mrs C Commisso, G M Commisso & S Commisso Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up second last of 10 at Canterbury 5yo+ Bm78 on April 22 over 1250m, 3 len behind Man Of Worth carrying 54.5kg at $31. Second-up 9th of 11 at Hawkesbury Midway Bm72 on May 2 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Bella Khadijah with 53.5kg at $21. Doesn't inspire confidence. |
14 J FORD |
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MONKHANA
DENIM WYNEN 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG A P Giles, Ms C L Vincent & H Docherty At the latest run eased back early on 6th of 10 at Gosford Bm64 on April 25 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Stellar Rhonda with 59.5kg at $6.50. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Rosehill 5yo+ Bm78 on April 6 over 1500m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind No Drama with 54.5kg at $21. Very fit and worth considering. |
5 ANNA ROPER |
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CHANGE MY ADDRESS
JOHN SARGENT 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG J G Sargent, Mrs S A Sargent, Miss L J Sargent & J W L Sargent At the latest run favourite; won by a long-neck at Newcastle Cond Bm68 April 23 over 1500m in soft going defeating Solitario carrying 56.5kg at $3.90. The race before that 6th of 12 at Wyong Provmid Champ on March 28 over 1350m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Il Passero carrying 54kg at $16. Heading the right way and is one of the chief contenders. |
11 JASON COLLETT |
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HUNTER BRED
DAMIEN SMITH 7YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG K J Lantry Second-up. First-up after about 18 months ran last of 8 at Newcastle Prov Bm68 on May 2 over 1250m, 6 len behind Just Response with 54kg at $101. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Newcastle Cond Bm68 on November 2 2024 over 1500m, slow going 4.5 len behind Dreamdeel carrying 56kg at $8.50. Hard to be diving in at this stage of the prep. |
15 SHANNEN LLEWELLYN |
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SERPICO
DAVID PAYNE 3YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG W Shelton, Mrs S Shelton, Miss A Shelton, Miss G Shelton, A Mitchell, Mrs S Mitchell, A Gesell, M Turner, M G Turner, P Barton, D Barton, B Cherry, L Stone, S Rose, C Dimcock, Ms V Read & S Loane At the latest run from last on the turn 7th of 11 at Hawkesbury Midway Bm72 on May 2 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Bella Khadijah carrying 54kg at $21. Before that won by a long-neck at Gosford Cl1 April 9 over 1600m defeating Miles Of Glory carrying 56.5kg at $4. Might struggle again. |
6 ASHLEY MORGAN |
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PHILIPSBURG
JAMES PONSONBY 8YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG Mrs K L Ponsonby, J W Gibb, R B M Gibb, J Stanley, A H Martin, Dr J R Whitfeld & Mrs J A Ponsonby Gelding back from a spell of five months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at Warwick Farm Bm64 December 17 over 2200m, 7 len behind Sting In The Tail carrying 59.5kg at $31. Previously first up; third of 18 at Randwick Four Pillars November 1 over 1500m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Sonofdec carrying 59kg at $71. Likely to need this outing. |
2 WINONA COSTIN |
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COYOTE
PETER GREEN 4YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG Green Brothers Racing (Mgr: C J Green), Belsin Thoroughbreds, N J Gatt, White Family Racing (Mgr: N J White), S Gatt, A J Bauer, R A Pearce, GJ Pinkerton, L Sammut, A J Copps, J D Turnbull, Ms R L Bayss & C J Attard Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Newcastle Prov Bm64 on April 23 over 1850m, slow going 6 len behind Emerald Hills with 57.5kg at $15. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Mudgee Cl1-Sw on April 5 over 2000m, 4 len behind Disco Prince carrying 59kg at $1.55. Unlikely to threaten. |
1 R JONES |
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CHILLY CHARLIE
SARA RYAN 5YO GR/B GELDING 52.0KG 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 Dual acceptor. Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Newcastle Prov Bm64 on April 23 over 1850m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Emerald Hills with 57kg at $3.50. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Wyong Bm64 on April 4 over 1625m, slow going neck behind Coulter with 57kg at $4.20. Sound each-way hope. |
3 ALYSHA COLLETT |
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