Port Macquarie 16 Mar 2026
GOING: G(4)
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FLOWER HOTELS COUNTRY BOOSTED MAIDEN HANDICAP 1000m Track: GOOD 4 Clouds (Max: 25) Rail: +3m Entire. |
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Alby's Mate has good early speed and can set a decent tempo.
ALL INKED UP (1) struck a heavy track on debut at Tuncurry back in September when he did a fair job to be beaten only two lengths over this trip. Has had one quiet trial since that only race day appearance. Trained here and should be ready to make a positive return. ALBY'S MATE (2) returned after nearly a year off the scene with an encouraging third over this distance at Muswellbrook last start. Speedy customer who has been in the money at four of his eight runs. Back in good order and should give them something to catch. SWEET MARLENE (9) is first-up following an 11-month break. Goes well when fresh, placing at three of five attempts. No trials to use as a guide so keep a close watch on the betting. MARKWELL MELODY (6) has been freshened up since a poor run at Muswellbrook five weeks ago. Gets a few gear changes which may help the cause. The lightly raced ZELENKA (12) resumes after a 19-week spell. Wasn't far away on debut last prep so expect her to come to hand quickly. SUGGESTED PLAY: All Inked Up to win.
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ALL INKED UP
PETER CHEERS 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG P Cheers & Mrs B Cheers Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 6th of 10 at Tuncurry Ctry Mdn on September 12 over 1000m, in the wet; 2 len behind Cool Az Aletta with 56.5kg at $5. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign. |
10 R SPOKES |
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| 2 | 622x3 |
ALBY'S MATE
KRISSIE SIMPKINS 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Parsons Creek (Mgr: Mrs J O'Gorman) & Ms K L Simpkins Second-up. First-up after a year held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Muswellbrook Ctry Mdn on March 8 over 1000m, 3 len behind Autumn King carrying 56kg at $61. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Dubbo Mdn on February 3 2025 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Poisen Point with 56.5kg at $17. Honest gelding who looks hard to beat on an eight-day back-up. |
5 BILLY CRAY |
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RUBICK DANCER
JIM LOUIZOS 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Mrs F Louizos, J Louizos, R B Satchell, Mrs R Louizos, Ms C Douehi, J S Kelaher, W G Griffith & Killabakh Racing (Mgr: E L Gibson) Dual acceptor. Filly by Rubick facing the starter for the first time. Ran 3rd in a trial at Taree over 1000m on March 3. Nicely drawn and worth considering. |
3 EMILY FARR |
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TIME TO COMMIT
GLEN MILLIGAN 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 57.0KG G R Milligan, Ms V P Milligan & P D Braude Pty Ltd (Mgr: Dr P D Braude) On debut. Three-year-old filly by Showtime out of Dedication. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 1000m at Taree March 3. Prefer to see on race day before forming an opinion. |
1 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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WILD MONARCH
JENNY GRAHAM 2YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG S P Conroy, Ms M Turner, Strzelecki (Mgr: R C Lentfer), M N Crowe, G D Pawley, J Gerbert, J S O'Brien, R K Schull, V M Metcalfe, Ms J Tighe, P J Pye, Mrs T Pye, K Little, D P Little, Mrs L M Burke, P C Burke, Mrs E D Crinion, Ms J I Tydd & W A Garvin First starter by Wild Ruler out of Homebird. Trialled on January 23 when second at Port Macquarie over 1006m. Wide draw a negative but worth some thought. |
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MARKWELL MELODY
JOSEPH BURGES 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG J M Burges Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Muswellbrook Ctry Mdn-Sw on February 9 over 1280m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Alarthill carrying 57kg at $26. Before that second last in a small field at Beaumont (Newcastle) Ctry Mdn-Sw on February 2 over 1150m, slow going 5.5 len behind Arabian Melody carrying 57kg at $31. Gets a few gear changes and is capable of sharp improvement. |
8 MIKAYLA WEIR |
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RIZU
ROCKY SIMONETTA 5YO B/BR MARE 56.0KG K E Gibson & Mrs K J Gibson Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 7 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on February 22 over 1000m, 6 len behind Markwell Music carrying 57kg at $41. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Taree Mdn on March 3 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Radio Ga Ga with 56kg at $101. Prefer to see something more positive before recommending. |
7 J WATKINS |
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| 8 | 75 |
SWEET ENCHANTRESS
JOHN SHELTON 2YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG D A Blair Was at long odds at debut, ran last of 7 at Grafton Mdn-Sw on February 19 over 1006m, 8 len behind Rich Star carrying 55kg at $31. Looks tested. |
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SWEET MARLENE
CASSANDRA SCHMIDT 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Ms T L Schmidt Mare back from a spell of 11 months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw April 27 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind What A Rush carrying 57kg at $7.50. First up last campaign second of 10 at Coffs Harbour Mdn-Sw December 5 2024 over 1000m, a neck behind Their Finest Hour carrying 57kg at $8.50. Has finished in the placings at three of her five first-up runs so she is sure to give a good account. |
6 L P ROLLS |
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TAVERNA
HILARY DEW 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG H R Dew & P P Dew Most recently 8th of 11 at Grafton Ctry Mdn-Sw on March 5 over 1190m, 6 len behind Joanjett carrying 56.5kg at $101. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on February 22 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Markwell Music carrying 56.5kg at $41. Can't see her figuring in the finish. |
2 STEPHEN CUMMINS |
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| 11 | 235x0 |
VARAZZE
JOSEPH BURGES 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG J M Burges, Mrs E M Burges & D J Turner Second run back. First-up after three months second last of 11 at Muswellbrook Ctry Mdn on March 8 over 1000m, 6 len behind Autumn King carrying 52kg at $81. Previously second-up second last of 11 at Kempsey Ctry Mdn on July 28 over 1000m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Miss Madigan with 54.5kg at $21. No easier this time and not likely to threaten. |
4 LIBERTY SMYTH |
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ZELENKA
JOHN SHELTON 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Mrs T S Schmidt & Ms K A Parish Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Not seen since she finished last in a small field at Grafton Mdn November 5 over 1000m, 6 len behind Prestige Pak carrying 55.5kg at $13. On debut fifth of 8 at Grafton Ctry Mdn October 21 over 1006m, soft track; 3 len behind Dazzling Peace with 57.5kg at $8.50. Has ability and is sure to have come on over the break. |
9 GRADY SPOKES |
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