Wyong   03 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

API ENGINEERING BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 2100m

Track: SOFT5   Clear (Max: 27)   Rail: True.  

Looking for All Hunky Dory, Strobing and Alpine Kandy to press forward and set a solid tempo. OUR UPTOWN GIRL (2) improving mare chasing her third win from her last four starts. Returned good figures after launching late for a head victory over 2000m at Hawkesbury. Jumps in weight but gets the right tempo again. DE LOUVIERE (6) snagged back from the wide draw and never looked a winning prospect when sixth over 1600m at Gosford. Ready for this trip now fourth up and expected to return to form. ALPINE KANDY (8) strengthened up over the break and looking for this trip and further now. Demolished a handy field when a strong on pace winner over 1600m at Scone. Can keep the strong momentum going. KONING (5) win record hardly excites but has his hoof on the till fifth up. Failed to surrender with the 59kg when second over 1850m at Newcastle. Well drawn and Jason Collett sticks. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 2,6,8,5.
1 x2111 ALL HUNKY DORY
ADAM DUGGAN
8YO  GR/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
TCR (Mgr: P Coffey)
Comes off a 31 day let-up. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Port Macquarie Bm58 March 3 over 1509m defeating Spiritly with 60.5kg at $3.40. Before that won by 0.8 len at Taree Bm58 January 7 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Yamba's Girl with 60kg at $1.35. Favouring others.
2
MITCH STAPLEFORD
Dark Green, Brown Crossed Sashes
2 x3141 OUR UPTOWN GIRL
JOHN P THOMPSON
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
J V O'Neill, A P Blair, Bredarbri Stables (Mgr: B Coopersmith), H C Leung, Etak Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Miss K S Nivison), N D Rance, Mrs L Harris, Power Thoroughbreds (Mgr: W Power), P W Jess, M J Curtain, Brooklyn Park (Mgr: C Perry) & Dr D S Karpin
Useful type. Last start won by a head at Hawkesbury Bm64 March 18 over 2000m defeating Jayashree carrying 58kg at $9.50. Before that 4th of 8 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on March 4 over 1600m, slow going 2 len behind Satness carrying 58kg at $4.20. Expected to measure up again.
6
ANDREW ADKINS
Royal Blue, White Star, Red Cap
3 x0363 LET'S GO JOHNNY
RODNEY BAILEY
5YO  BR/BL  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms S E Reid
At the latest run 3rd of 10 at this track Cond Bm68 on March 12 over 1600m, on rain affected going; neck behind Oakfield Prince carrying 53kg at $51. The run before that 6th of 10 at Gosford Bm64 on February 22 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Canny Queen with 56kg at $31. Still favouring others today.
4
MILLIE THOMPSON
Pink, Black And White Braces, Black Cap
4 56x67 MARENARO
DEAN MIRFIN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
A M Muollo, L Petagna, C Hadjiparaskevas, L F Muollo, D Focas & P J F Cataldo
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 6th of 14 at Orange CDRA Champs on February 28 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Zarizatycoon carrying 56kg at $7.50. Second run from a spell got back early 7th of 9 at Orange Cup Prelude on March 23 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Magnace with 54kg at $7.50. Improver in this easier contest.
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AARON BULLOCK
White And Gold Vertical Halves, Black Sleeves, Gold And Black Quartered Cap
5 x9472 KONING
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
NSW Tycoons (Mgr: S K Brown), B Julien, J Davine, M McKelvie, Bundarra Breeding and Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: T E Kennedy), G R Dwyer, Mrs J T Dwyer & D Greer
Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Newcastle Mid Cl1-Sw on March 20 over 1850m, 0.9 len behind Webejamin carrying 59kg at $3.10. The start before that 7th of 13 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on March 8 over 1800m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Sunshine Law with 58.5kg at $26. Among the better chances.
5
JASON COLLETT
Light Blue And Navy Halves, NSW Tycoons Logo, Diamonds Sleeves, Diamonds Cap
6 9x616 DE LOUVIERE
MATTHEW SMITH
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Ronball Syndicate (Mgr: A McGregor), G Alloggia, Mrs P Alloggia, B Austin, R A Caldwell, R Hanmer, Mrs K J Stevenson, A B Tall, Mrs S J Tall & C H M S (Mgr: C McGregor)
Useful gelding. At the latest run 6th of 9 at Gosford Cl1 on March 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Exclusive Artist carrying 57.5kg at $41. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Gosford 4yo+ Mdn February 22 over 1600m in soft going defeating Cha Cha Cha carrying 53.5kg at $2.90. Sure to measure up over the extra trip.
9
KEAGAN LATHAM
White, Mauve Checks, Green Sleeves And Cap
7 x9565 WANNAWINWIN
JOHN A SPRAGUE
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs K L Sprague
Last start eased back early on 5th of 9 at Taree Bm66 on March 17 over 2018m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Tajawal with 61kg at $20. Before that second last of 7 at Newcastle Bm64 on March 7 over 2300m, slow going 12 len behind Presley carrying 59kg at $13. Tested again.
3
WINONA COSTIN
Yellow, Grey Diamonds, Striped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
8 17x21 ALPINE KANDY
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
G J P Van Ameyden, M F Pattinson, Out Of Control (Mgr: M W Bell), Miss M N Collins, B A Tonkin, A Konig, Sarturn Racing (Mgr: A J Turnbull), P Caldwell, D E Rhoades, T M White, C Liu, G D Rowden & M C Yap
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Dubbo Bm58 on March 7 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Artelimar carrying 59.5kg at $3. Last start came from midfield and won by 2 len at Scone Bm66 March 21 over 1600m in heavy going defeating Buba carrying 56kg at $8. Rates highly. Handy strike-rate and is a key chance in this stronger contest.
10
BRAITH NOCK
Black, Grey Wolf Motif And Sleeves, Black Cap
9 8x054 OAKFIELD PINTO
KRISTEN BUCHANAN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
B Mackenzie
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Dubbo Bm58 on March 7 over 1600m, 3 len behind Artelimar with 61.5kg at $13. Before that eased back early on 5th of 7 at Port Macquarie Bm66 on February 16 over 1500m, 5 len behind Kosuke carrying 58kg at $11. A win doesn’t look likely.
7
GRANT BUCKLEY
Lime Green, Yellow Maltese Cross
10 63573 STROBING
TONY BALL
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Bamboo Bloodstock (Mgr: W J Wendt), Mrs G Bozinis-Wendt & G Beecroft
At the latest run sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Taree Bm82 on March 25 over 1614m, on a wet track; 1.75 len behind Veandechance with 53.5kg at $5.50. The run before that 7th of 11 at Taree Bm66 on March 17 over 1262m, slow going 4.5 len behind Floss's One with 59kg at $41. Place best.
8
SIENA GRIMA
Gold, Navy Blue Half, White Starburst And Lightning Bolt On Sleeves