Scone 13 Apr 2026
GOING: S(5)
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UPPER HUNTER SHIRE COUNCIL BENCHMARK 66 HANDICAP 1700m Track: SOFT 5 Clear (Max: 21) Rail: +5m 1000-400m, True Remainder of Course. |
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Moderate pace with Hammoon Sensation taking up the running ahead of Mellencamp and Zelestial.
BEAUTY SWIFT (10) went back from a wide draw then made good late inroads without threatening when fresh from a spell over 1500m at Newcastle last start. Showed nice progress at the same stage last prep to win a Nowra maiden in impressive style. Looks the testing material. SHUTTER (2) has been a bit hot and cold lately but this race looks to be right in her wheelhouse. Best recent form reference was a barnstorming win over the mile at Taree two back under 60kgs. The winner of two from three at this track so a big run seems likely. HAMMOON SENSATION (7) led for home but found a couple better late on when resuming over 1400m at this track recently. New to this trip but is lightly raced and did score over the mile when last in work. NGUNNAWAL (4) found 2100m at Gosford beyond him last start but he gets his chance in this more suitable assignment. Consistent mare INSTEAD (1) ran a big race in a BM82 at Orange last start which is strong form for a race at this level. SUGGESTED PLAY: Beauty Swift on top but there are many live chances.
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| 1 | 13323 |
INSTEAD
WAYNE WILKES 5YO BROWN MARE 61.0KG M J Maxwell & D J Smith Last start 2nd in a small field at Orange Cup Prelude on March 22 over 1600m, 0.6 len behind Dark Vador with 55kg at $2.10. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Tamworth Bm74 on March 2 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Pensativa with 56kg at $4.80. Very honest and seems sure to be about the money again. |
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| 2 | 41617 |
SHUTTER
LOU MARY 5YO BAY MARE 61.0KG K M Cudmore & Mrs S E Cudmore Last start eased back early on 7th of 11 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on March 26 over 1600m, 4 len behind Toes In The Water carrying 56kg at $9.50. The run before that won by 0.7 len at Taree Ctry Bm58 March 3 over 1600m in soft going defeating Mr Villa with 60kg at $5. Well placed to bounce back to form. |
7 DEON LE ROUX |
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| 3 | 33173 |
ZELESTIAL
LYLE CHANDLER 5YO BAY MARE 60.0KG Kia Ora Stud W S (Mgr: A Krishnan) Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Armidale Bm66 on March 29 over 1900m, 1.5 len behind Visualise carrying 60.5kg at $3.70. The run before that second last of 8 at Taree Bm66 on March 10 over 2000m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Fighting Magnus carrying 57.5kg at $2.40. Has ability and always gives 100%. |
9 JACOB STIFF |
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| 4 | 73416 |
NGUNNAWAL
PAUL PERRY 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG P Perry, Dr B J Hudson & M R Tudehope Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Gosford Bm64 on April 2 over 2100m, 5 len behind Aussie Nation carrying 58kg at $5. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 3 len at Taree Cl1-Sw March 10 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Xtreme with 59kg at $2.60. Worth following up in this suitable contest. |
3 RORY HUTCHINGS |
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| 5 | x7x05 |
TWIN TURBO
SARA RYAN 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG 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 with 55kg at $41. Second-up 5th of 10 at this track Bm66 on March 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Antilocapra with 59kg at $21. Fitter and worth throwing in wider exotics. |
6 BRAITH NOCK |
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| 6 | 79962 |
ROCKBARTON ICON
DAVID ATKINS 5YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG P L Nottage Most recently led but faded 2nd of 11 at Newcastle Bm64 on March 31 over 1850m, 1.5 len behind Cosmic Lad with 54kg at $13. Before that 6th of 11 at Port Macquarie Bm58 on March 16 over 1812m, 2.5 len behind Alabama Girl carrying 61kg at $12. Back in form and not out of the equation. |
2 SHANNEN LLEWELLYN |
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| 7 | 311x3 |
HAMMOON SENSATION
RODNEY NORTHAM 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG P S Frampton & Mrs B F M Frampton Second-up. First-up after five months rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 10 at this track Ctry Bm58 on March 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Olympian carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Narromine Ctry Mdn on September 22 over 1300m, on heavy track; 0.9 len behind Prince Of Prophets with 56.5kg at $3.20. Genuine three-year-old who won't be far off his best. |
5 R JONES |
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| 8 | 06368 |
MELLENCAMP
ALLAN BOYLE 6YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG A M Boyle At the latest run 8th of 10 at this track Ctry Bm58 on March 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Olympian with 59kg at $21. Before that 6th of 14 at Muswellbrook Bm66 on March 8 over 1450m, 5.5 len behind Tanglewood Jimmy with 55.5kg at $19. In a tough race this time. |
1 MIKAYLA WEIR |
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| 9 | 12351 |
DAMASCUS GATE
CARLOS ANTONIO 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG C Antonio Dual acceptor. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Port Macquarie Bm58 on March 16 over 1812m, 1.75 len behind Alabama Girl carrying 57.5kg at $8. The race before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 13 at Taree Ctry Bm58 on March 3 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Shutter with 56kg at $5. SCRATCHED. |
1 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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| 10 | 41x6 |
BEAUTY SWIFT
MATTHEW SMITH 3YO BR/BL GELDING 55.0KG H C Kwok Second-up. First-up after four months got back early 6th of 10 at Newcastle Cl1 on March 31 over 1500m, 3 len behind Is It Spectacular carrying 56kg at $26. Previously second-up settled well back; won by a nose at Nowra Mdn-Sw November 17 over 1600m defeating Presumptuous Gal carrying 57.5kg at $2.60. Nicely in at the weights and can improve sharply. |
4 JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE |
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