Wyong   10 Jan 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

BRONTE SIMPSON MEMORIAL MIDWAY HANDICAP 1600m

Track: Good 4   Clear (Max: 36)   Rail: True.  

Forecaster should lead but there are a few other speedy types who can keep him honest. OAKFIELD SATURN (7) proven on her home track and the blinkers go on for the first time. Took good ground off the progressive The Mona Lisa when fourth over this trip at Randwick with the 57kg. Well weighted with Roper's claim and can take up a position from the wide draw. Genuine top-three prospect. PERFECT JUSTICE (9) on the quick backup after covering ground in the run when ninth over the mile at Randwick last Saturday. Gets map favours here and can bounce back. CHARLEROI (4) trained here and ready to peak after he knocked up late when third over 1600m at Randwick in BM78 class. Well drawn and will prove hard to hold out. CAPE BYRON (1) goes well at this track and will push forward with Grima's 3kg claim. Don't underestimate. SUGGESTED PLAY: Oakfield Saturn each way.
1 41012 CAPE BYRON
MARC & MITCHELL CONNERS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M C Conners Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs M J Conners), M F Conners, S C Noble, E R C Noble, Canary Bros Racing (Mgr: B Brunckhorst), L Newton, Mrs K M Newton & Only Takes One (Mgr: D B Tipping)
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on December 7 over 1500m, head behind Missile Seeker carrying 56kg at $8.50. The race before that came from midfield and won by a nose at Hawkesbury Bm64 November 8 over 1500m defeating Scorched Lane with 59.5kg at $3.30. Proven here and can surprise fresh.
10
SIENNA GRIMA
Yellow, Purple Epaulettes, Striped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
2 23816 FORECASTER
PAUL PERRY
6YO  GR/B  GELDING 59.0KG
P Perry, M A Davis, Mrs T A Davis, Vintage Green (Mgr: R C De Groot), M W Humphries, B J Humphries & M J Brennan
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run struggled in the run home; 6th of 9 at Canterbury 5yo+ Bm78 on December 12 over 1550m, 6 len behind Bravissima with 57kg at $6.50. The run before that won by 0.9 len at Canterbury Bm72 November 28 over 1550m defeating Eclair Encore carrying 58kg at $5.50. Improver from the good gate.
1
ADAM HYERONIMUS
Yellow, Black Sash, Armbands And Cap
3 20903 MOTOSCAFO
JOHN P THOMPSON
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
A R E Investments (Mgr: P H Butts), Belannah Stud (Mgr: G S Charny), A M Orr, J G Johnstone, I A George, D C Payne, Mrs N L Johnstone, Mrs C B Creeley, J P Creeley, Mrs D M Grimley, Mrs Y L Clerke & D M Clerke
Last start 3rd of 12 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on December 27 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Oui Oui Oui carrying 56.5kg at $9.50. The race before that from last on the turn 11th of 14 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on December 13 over 1200m, 3 len behind Oui Oui Oui carrying 56.5kg at $16. Looking for the mile and will be strong late.
4
BRAITH NOCK
Dark Blue, Pale Blue Diagonal Stripes And Quartered Cap
4 2x553 CHARLEROI
NACIM DILMI
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng)
Dual acceptor. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Randwick Bm78 on December 27 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Sly Boots carrying 54kg at $3.90. The race before that 5th of 11 at Randwick Bm78 on December 13 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Theblade with 53kg at $6.50. Underrated miler set to peak on his home course, respect.
4
K MCEVOY
Red, Yellow Band, Striped Sleeves
5 2197x STYLEBENDER
KRISTEN BUCHANAN
8YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs M T Kelly
First-up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Warwick Farm Bm72 September 3 over 2200m, soft track; 3 len behind Majorian carrying 58.5kg at $26. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.6 len Muswellbrook Bm58 May 2 over 1500m in the wet defeating Pappiana carrying 55kg at $8.50. Doubt he will have much to offer first up.
7
SHANNEN LLEWELLYN
White, Maroon Chevrons, Hooped Sleeves, Maroon Pom Pom
6 68x05 JUSTELA
KERRY PARKER
7YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
M Goodfellow, Mrs D O'Neill, T J Hore, Mrs K D Hore, P D Wilson, P Sumner, M Stevens, D Sumner, D Jones, W Livermore, Mrs J Ienna & Lake Mail (Mgr: R J Smith)
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 10th of 14 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on December 13 over 1200m, 3 len behind Oui Oui Oui carrying 55kg at $151. Second run from a spell 5th of 12 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on December 27 over 1400m, 3 len behind Oui Oui Oui carrying 54kg at $61. Likely to need another run.
6
DYLAN GIBBONS
Royal Blue, White Stars, Lilac Sleeves And Cap, White Spots
7 21414 OAKFIELD SATURN
DAMIEN LANE
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
B Mackenzie
Last start made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 13 at Randwick Midway Bm72(71) on December 20 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind The Mona Lisa with 57kg at $3.50. The race before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.1 len at this track Bm64 December 10 over 1600m defeating Squeezebox with 59.5kg at $1.90. Classy mare who gets her chance on the home track.
9
ANNA ROPER
Lime Green, Gold Maltese Cross
8 8833x HUMANITY
NACIM DILMI
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng)
Resuming after a break of 14 months. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 November 30 2024 over 2000m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Casual Connection carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. When resuming last campaign seventh of 12 at Randwick Midway Bm72 September 21 2024 over 1600m, 3 len behind El Castello carrying 59kg at $26. Will take great benefit from this outing.
8
R JONES
Red, Yellow Band And Striped Sleeves
9 12329 PERFECT JUSTICE
JOHN SARGENT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Think Big Stud, Westcode Pty Ltd, M A Agnew, J G Sargent, B P Briggs, H S Hueppe, J S Mapperson, L J Mapperson, Oranmore, P J Peters, L M Agnew, M J Byrne, R Corless, H M Hockings, C J Holding, M Thornton, H Wilesmith, S A Sargent, J S Findlay & A G Gilligan
Most recently 9th of 11 at Randwick 3&4yo Bm72 on January 3 over 1600m, 4 len behind Hereward with 55kg at $8.50. The race before that 2nd of 13 at Randwick Midway Bm72(71) on December 20 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind The Mona Lisa carrying 57kg at $9. On the backup and gets a better setup from the draw, each way.
3
MS MOLLY BOURKE
Black And White Checks, Yellow Sleeves, Black And White Checked Cap
10 6x274 TENBURY WELLS
BRAD WIDDUP
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Summertime Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J J Cordina) & Daleigh Park Livestock (Mgr: S C Lester)
At the latest run 4th of 13 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on January 3 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Tip Top Timing carrying 59.5kg at $6. The run before that got back early 7th of 11 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on December 17 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Pretty Powerful carrying 58kg at $21. Set to peak at the good each way price.
5
ALYSHA COLLETT
Orange, Black And White Checked Sash
11 8x473 CALLISTEMON
KERRY PARKER
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs P M G Warner
Last start 3rd of 13 at Randwick Midway Bm72(71) on December 20 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind The Mona Lisa carrying 55.5kg at $16. The run before that 7th of 11 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on December 7 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Missile Seeker carrying 55.5kg at $3.50. Will go back from the draw and be ridden for luck.
13
J FORD
Yellow, Orange Sash And Cap
12 158x5 ALABAMA BLITZ
DENIM WYNEN
4YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
S Morris & Mrs A Morris
Second run back. First-up after three months led to the turn then faded 5th of 7 at Beaumont (Newcastle) F&M Bm64 on December 26 over 1350m, 6 len behind My Phar Lady carrying 60.5kg at $31. Previously second-up won by 1.4 len at Newcastle Cl1 August 23 over 1600m in the wet defeating Heron carrying 57.5kg at $3.40. Later on.
7
ASHLEY MORGAN
Pink, Navy Fleur De Lys, Navy Blue Sleeves, Pink and Navy Checked Cap
13 94621 MONTY BE QUICK
WAYNE SEELIN
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
J S Seelin
Most recently won by 1.75 len at Taree Bm66 January 2 over 2000m defeating Dash By carrying 61kg at $5.50. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Hawkesbury Prov Bm64 on December 14 over 1500m, slow going 0.6 len behind Heaven Bound carrying 57kg at $21. Outclassed.
2
ANDREW ADKINS
Lilac, Black and White Checked Band, Checked Armbands and Checked Cap