Port Macquarie   01 Sep 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

"VILIFIED" AT BAINSBRIDGE FARM CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1500m

Track: Soft 5   Rain (Max: 19)   Rail: True.  

They look to roll along early with Khant Fail and Nikody's Binks leading the charge. KHANT FAIL (3) rewarded for her consistency at start thirteen when a slick 6 len winner over 1812m at this track with the claim. Expected to go close again despite dropping in trip. Newman sticks and gets map favours. SHALAMIYNA (5) drops further in weight for this and not that far off another win. Back in trip when closing late for a respectable third over 1614m at Taree. No excuses today. NIKODY'S BINKS (7) scored a surprise win two back from the wide gate, then came out fast again when a wilting tenth over 1415m at Grafton. Can bounce back quickly on the backup from the inside gate. ROCK ARE STEINER (4) could be close to a win following back-to-back placings. SUGGESTED PLAY: Khant Fail to keep the winning momentum going.
1 x106x DANCE DANCE DANCE
DARREN TREACY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
K C Adams, Mrs C Brown, H J Saxvik, Mrs J Saxvik, R A Treacy, S Saron & J C Camilleri
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Newcastle Mid Cl1-Sw March 20 over 1850m, 6 len behind Webejamin carrying 57.5kg at $51. Previous preparation first-up won by long-neck Newcastle Prov Mdn-Sw February 18 over 1400m defeating Share The Joy with 58.5kg at $31. Prefer to see how he returns.
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KACIE ADAMS
Royal Blue, Pink Crossed Sashes, Purple Sleeves And Cap
2 10x48 IMAREALAMERICAN
KRIS LEES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Roman Racing (Mgr: A Carusi), Mrs K L Lees, A P Agius & Mrs S L Livaja
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 11 at Kempsey Bm58 on July 28 over 1450m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Punch One Out carrying 61kg at $13. Second-up 8th of 12 at Taree Cl1-Sw on August 15 over 1614m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Nikody's Binks carrying 59kg at $6. Should be at his top now and is in the mix.
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A GIBBONS
Royal Blue, Yellow Lightning Bolt, Yellow Sleeves And Royal Blue Cap
3 65231 KHANT FAIL
NEIL GODBOLT
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
A W Bennett, M L Brennan, J W Bennett, R W Brennan, G L Hollier, S M Keir, C Mowle, M A S Stone, D J Clegg, B Groundwater & M B O'Donnell
Form hard to fault. Last start favourite; scored a big 6 len win at this track Cl1-Sw August 23 over 1812m in heavy going defeating Bianco Nero carrying 53kg at $1.40. The run before that 3rd of 14 at this track Mdn-Sw on August 8 over 1500m, in the wet; 1.75 len behind Ultimate Reign carrying 57kg at $2.40. Leading player again.
3
JETT NEWMAN
Red With Blue V, White Sleeves And Cap
4 38532 ROCK ARE STEINER
PETER GRAHAM
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
Miss R E Usher & J V Usher
Most recently made ground from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Grafton Ctry Cl1 on August 26 over 1415m, slow going 1.5 len behind Full Regalia with 55.5kg at $7. The start before that 3rd of 12 at Taree Ctry Cl2 on August 15 over 1412m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind My Pepperjack carrying 55.5kg at $21. Contender.
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P GRAHAM
Yellow, Sky Blue Epaulettes, Cerise Seams And Sleeves, Cerise And Yellow Quartered Cap
5 13433 SHALAMIYNA
P J KELLY
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
M R Stitt, K Bakewell & S P Madden
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 12 at Taree Cl1-Sw on August 15 over 1614m, slow going 1.0 len behind Nikody's Binks with 55kg at $3.30. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Kempsey Cl1-Sw on July 28 over 1900m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Dipierdomenico carrying 55.5kg at $5.50. One of the major players.
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EMILY FARR
Green, Yellow Sash, White Sleeves, Green And Yellow Quartered Cap
6 97x63 SHEZATEMPEST
JAY HOPKINS
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Dr H C Hopkins
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 6th of 11 at this track F&M Bm58 on August 8 over 1200m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Snow Falcon with 59.5kg at $8.50. Second run from a spell sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Newcastle F&M Bm64 on August 23 over 1400m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Hurry Miss with 53.5kg at $19. Fitter now and making headway. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
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BENJAMIN OSMOND
Pale Blue, White Vee, Sleeves And Cap
7 43710 NIKODY'S BINKS
PETER CHEERS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
P Cheers & Mrs B Cheers
Most recently 10th of 13 at Grafton Ctry Cl1 on August 26 over 1415m, slow going 5 len behind Full Regalia with 55kg at $8.50. The start before that won by 0.9 len at Taree Cl1-Sw August 15 over 1614m on a rain affected track defeating Dundee Tales with 55kg at $11. Won’t spend a cent in the run from the inside barrier. Expect he will make amends.
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R SPOKES
Royal Blue, Gold Horseshoe And Horsehead, Pink Stars On Sleeves, Gold Horseshoe And Horsehead On Cap
8 74501 COUNTERPART
JONATHAN SMITH
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
C A Martin, A Farley, A L Ison, R J Poot, R R Bell, Ms K A Southwell, C Baresic, P Baresic, D S Brown, J Aldous, T Anastasi, B T Percy, D T Annesley, A Jackson, G J Egan, Ms R Jackson & J W Thew
Most recently ran on from midfield and won by a nose at this track Mdn August 23 over 1509m in the wet defeating Tigermoth with 55kg at $16. The race before that raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 14 at this track Mdn-Sw on August 8 over 1500m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Ultimate Reign with 59kg at $26. Harder here but can go on with it.
4
J GRISEDALE
Royal Blue, Pink Band, Hooped Sleeves And Cap
9 49x0x AVOID THE MISSTRES
INDIANA TURNER
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
I Turner, B J K Lumsden, A Krayem, A Parnes, D C T Wong, J Musty, Mrs S Cornwall, S Spoljaric, Tradepro Punters (Mgr: S P Starkey) & N Cooley
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Coffs Harbour Cl1 on June 29 over 1415m, slow going 12 len behind Dark Stratum carrying 53kg at $26. When resuming last campaign second last of 9 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Bm62 on May 19 2024 over 1400m, slow going 15 len behind Slippin' Jimmy with 55kg at $81. Maybe later in the prep.
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BEN LOOKER
Navy Blue, Aqua Checks And Armbands, Quartered Cap, Navy Blue Pom Pom
10 99107 ULTIMATE REIGN
ANNETTE LEE
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
T J Higgins & A M Lee
Last start 7th of 10 at this track Bm50 on August 23 over 1509m, in the wet; 11 len behind Battledance carrying 57.5kg at $21. The start before that 10th of 12 at Taree Cl1-Sw on August 15 over 1614m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Nikody's Binks carrying 57kg at $31. Not keen.
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LEANNE BOYD
White, Black Sleeves, Quartered Cap
11 8x979 ZARTAMAY
DALE WAGSTAFF
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Flyby Racing (Mgr: Ms R L Bolton)
Last start 9th of 11 at Scone Cl1 on August 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Nova Centauri with 55kg at $151. The run before that ran last of 7 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Bm64 on August 7 over 1200m, on heavy track; 17 len behind King Charles with 56kg at $151. Well held last time and facing a tough task today.
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SERG LISNYY
Purple, Grey Southern Cross, Striped Sleeves And Cap