Newcastle 03 Aug 2024
GOING: S(7)
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SCHNEIDER BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 900m Track: SOFT 7 Clear (Max: 16) Rail: Out 10m Entire. |
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Strong early tempo likely with several going forward, headed by Too Darn Lovely and De Poet. FLORIDA SKY (2) tried hard behind a talented winner last start and has a cracking record at this track and trip. Consistent mare with a strong overall record who looks well placed in this type of lineup. PROCRASTINATOR (5) hasn’t been far away in recent runs and handles all types of conditions. Should settle handy early on and career-best form is at this track and trip. Go close. KING’S DUTY (4) comes to hand quickly and resumes here off a smooth-looking trial win recently Tricky draw to get past but in-form hoop can work around that. Should give this a real shake. CLASSIC DREAMER (1) has big talent but has been off the scene for a year. Cop the tip with a senior rider booked and respect any market confidence his way. SUGGESTED PLAY: Florida Sky win.
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| 1 | x410x |
CLASSIC DREAMER
BRIAN WALKER 5YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Classic Park Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: P D Cater) Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation when last of 14 at Rosehill Highway-C2 August 26 over 1400m, 9 len behind Melody Again with 56.5kg at $26. Previously first up; fourth of 8 at Muswellbrook Ctry Cl1 July 30 2023 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind Sting Jet carrying 59.5kg at $12. Likely to be up for this. |
5 J PENZA |
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| 2 | 5x793 |
FLORIDA SKY
PAUL PERRY 5YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Ms C G Collis & Mrs A C Newton Useful mare. Last start 3rd of 13 at this track Bm64 on July 13 over 900m, slow going 1.2 len behind Outishka with 56.5kg at $12. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 11 at Scone Bm82 on June 11 over 1000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind South Of India carrying 56.5kg at $8. Nice effort last time so worth following up. |
6 BRAITH NOCK |
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| 3 | 4658x |
DE POET
TERRY EVANS 5YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG T Evans, S J Goddard, S J Hart, Ms L Osborne, M Bradley, Miss C Brown, R W Duncan, A G Long, G P Cassim, O T Olley & Mrs T J Olley Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Queanbeyan Defencecup May 19 over 1460m, 6 len behind Astunner carrying 55kg at $14. First up last campaign second last of 7 at Wyong Bm64 February 22 over 1100m, soft track; 7 len behind Angara carrying 57.5kg at $8. Should run well. |
3 D MCLELLAN |
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| 4 | 4757x |
KING'S DUTY
MARK MINERVINI 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG G Harvey, M V Beecroft, S Burns, B R Kemp, S Higgins, D V McManus, G W Beecroft, Kick On Racing (Mgr: E Green), D R Wright, M L Green, T P Johns, P A Till, D Hogan, From The Track King (Mgr: A J Hardes) & Minervini Racing (Mgr: Mrs M J Minervini) Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation when last of 7 at Hawkesbury Cg&E Bm64 February 21 over 1300m, soft track; 7 len behind Flying Impala with 57kg at $2.60. First up last campaign second of 7 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Bm64 December 16 over 1250m, a nose behind Sydney Bowler with 58kg at $5. Resumes after a recent trial win. Expect a forward showing. |
7 JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE |
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| 5 | 34445 |
PROCRASTINATOR
GREGORY MCFARLANE 5YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Mrs A Bryant Comes off a 49 day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 8 at this track Bm64 on June 15 over 900m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Curl Curl carrying 57.5kg at $10. The run before that 4th of 10 at this track Bm64 on May 25 over 900m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Villa Treville with 58kg at $17. Has the ability to take this out. |
4 MS JESS TAYLOR |
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| 6 | 92941 |
ONE KIND
ALLAN KEHOE 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG D G McLaren, D A Mclaren, A Collard, M Bergin, A Newell, B Clarke, L Rowan, P A Parker & R A Parker Useful mare. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Queanbeyan Cl3 July 19 over 1000m in soft going defeating Duke Of Bronte with 56.5kg at $5.50. Before that 4th of 13 at this track Bm64 on July 13 over 900m, slow going 1.3 len behind Outishka carrying 55.5kg at $17. Likely to prove hard to hold out. |
10 M BELL |
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| 7 | 87952 |
VICTORELLA
LOUISE MUNCE 7YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Mrs L C Munce, A D Munce, D S Munce, G W C Garrett, D Roache & L Barnett Most recently 2nd of 13 at this track Bm64 on July 13 over 900m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Outishka with 56kg at $61. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Wyong Bm64 on June 13 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Unstopabull with 56.5kg at $21. Can't make much of a case. |
12 JENNY DUGGAN |
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| 8 | 31215 |
CUPID'S KISS
JEREMY SYLVESTER 6YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG Miss C E Stummer & W R Sawkins Last start 5th of 13 at Taree Ctry Bm58 on July 23 over 1000m, slow going 1.3 len behind Monte Cruise with 60kg at $6.50. The run before that settled well back; won by 1.2 len at Muswellbrook Ctry Bm58 July 11 over 1000m on a heavy track defeating Eleni carrying 58kg at $3.80. Likely to prove hard to hold out. |
8 CHELSEA HILLIER |
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| 9 | 1x13x |
TOO DARN LOVELY
SCOTT SINGLETON 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG T A Smith Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 7 at Coonamble Boot Prel March 17 over 1100m, 5 len behind Canamble carrying 57.5kg at $2.30. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 1.1 len Quirindi 2yo Hcp February 23 over 1000m defeating This One Time carrying 55kg at $2. Keep in mind. |
2 OLIVIA CHAMBERS |
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| 10 | 66777 |
IN A STEP
PETER GRAHAM 8YO BAY MARE 55.0KG E P Leicht & Mrs G J Leicht Last start led to the turn then faded 7th of 10 at Tamworth Bm82 on July 19 over 1000m, slow going 2.5 len behind Markwell Dreamer carrying 54kg at $26. The start before that 7th of 13 at this track Bm64 on July 13 over 900m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Outishka carrying 53.5kg at $26. Not doing enough to threaten the top few today. |
1 ANDREW ADKINS |
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| 11 | 6367x |
FREE STATE
SARAH MURRAY-LESLIE 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Ms S A Murray-Leslie, C O Holland, M N Hanrahan, B B Hanrahan, K Smith, N Baxter, D W Baxter, J R Micallef, Miss R L Haley, Miss B A Geary & Ms E H Smith Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Kembla Grange Cond Bm68 April 20 over 1300m, soft track; 3 len behind Jamberoo carrying 55kg at $61. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 4 len win. Goulburn Ctry Bm58 March 1 over 1000m slow track defeating Sass 'N' Cheek with 60kg at $7.50. Other runners rate better. |
9 MIKAYLA WEIR |
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| 12 | 666x0 |
SKYE BANNER
BRETT PARTELLE 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG I D Partelle, Pot Of Gold Racing (Mgr: J B Kelly), K J O'Brien & M F Callanan Second-up. First-up after four months 10th of 13 at this track Bm64 on July 13 over 900m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Outishka with 55.5kg at $51. Previously second-up won by 0.6 len at this track Cl1 August 10 over 900m on a rain affected track defeating He's Purring carrying 55.5kg at $14. Fitter but must improve sharply. |
1 KEAGAN LATHAM |
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| 13 | 8515x |
A SILVERY WARRIOR
DEAN JACKSON 8YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG D Jackson First-up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at Grafton Bm74 May 16 over 2230m, soft track; 6 len behind Wannawinwin carrying 55kg at $4. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Gosford Cg&E Mdn-Sw July 13 2023 over 1200m defeating Supreme Command with 59kg at $5.50. May need more time. |
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