Newcastle 12 Jul 2025
GOING: S(5)
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EAST MAITLAND BOWLING CLUB BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 900m Track: Soft 5 Clear (Max: 18) Rail: True. |
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Slick tempo with Miss Backchat to lead but under plenty of pressure in a keen early contest. CURL CURL (2) draws wide but has a cracking record at this track and trip. Fresh record is a smart one and senior rider is another plus. Consistent galloper with genuine claims. ZOE SHARK (4) was low flying before earning a break and always aims up fresh. On-pace mare that will take beating. WAVE BREAKER (5) has been below par in recent efforts but will appreciate a genuine class drop. Keep safe selection in all wagering. PRIMA BELLA (6) is an upside mare who won a similar race two starts back. With a well-used claim should hold her own. PRATT (3) turns up with hopes of a hat-trick but finds some speedy types to take on. Kept fresh but up in class and weight. SUGGESTED PLAY: Curl Curl win.
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| 1 | 29380 |
NO STATEMENT
MICK VAN GESTEL 6YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG M F Van Gestel, Mrs L M Van Gestel, A K Mohindra, Mrs M T Mohindra, P Van Gestel, Mrs K L Van Gestel, D G Chapman, Mrs M J Chapman, C M Van Gestel, J R Van Gestel, Miss B L Van Gestel, Miss A L Van Gestel, A R Mohindra, Miss N Chapman & Miss S L H Chapman Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 10 at Warwick Farm 5yo+ Bm72 on July 2 over 1000m, in the wet; 8 len behind Romeo's Choice carrying 55kg at $9.50. Before that second last of 9 at Wyong Bm64 on June 24 over 1000m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Flame Of Hestia with 60kg at $13. Could surprise. |
9 SIENNA GRIMA |
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| 2 | 3325x |
CURL CURL
PAUL PERRY 4YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG P Perry, Dr B J Hudson, M R Tudehope & D E Trimboli Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at this track Bm64 March 20 over 900m, 2.25 len behind Insist carrying 58kg at $3.20. First up last campaign fourth of 9 at this track Mid Bm64 January 10 over 900m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Shall Be carrying 60.5kg at $2.70. Expecting a strong run fresh. |
10 KEAGAN LATHAM |
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| 3 | 46x11 |
PRATT
MARK MINERVINI 3YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Minervini Racing (Mgr: Mrs M J Minervini), C Pratt, E Pratt, T St James, Mrs J A Kollmorgan, G Fitton, C Tormey, M W O'Brien, B Farnsworth, G Alexandrou, D MCLachlan, Miss V M Tomasums, P Flack, Mrs N ALexandrou, Silver Donut Racing (Mgr: C D Kirkwood) & R P Nagel Third-up today. Resuming won by 3.5 len at this track 3yo+ Mdn May 26 over 900m on a heavy track defeating Enchanted World carrying 58kg at $1.45. Second-up won by a neck at Wyong Mid Cl1 June 8 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Harlex carrying 56.5kg at $3.40. Pay to stick with him. |
8 AARON BULLOCK |
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| 4 | 2215x |
ZOE SHARK
PAUL PERRY 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 60.0KG Blackbird Power Racing (Mgr: G P Kelly), S Heppenstall, M Miller, C Borsato, T Russell, N L Bailey, A Bell, P R McKay, Ms N M Parsons, Mrs B E Pes, Mickey Box Racing (Mgr: J Box), C S Bunyoung & A Wales Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at this track Prov Bm68 March 1 over 900m, 3.5 len behind Power Of The Brave with 56.5kg at $4.20. When resuming last campaign second of 10 at Tuncurry Cl2 August 9 over 1005m, soft track; a head behind Monte Cruise carrying 58.5kg at $3.50. In the mix fresh. |
7 MOLLIE FITZGERALD |
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| 5 | x2097 |
WAVE BREAKER
PETER SNOWDEN 3YO BAY FILLY 59.0KG D G Morgan, Ms A P English & J Drake Most recently raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 9 at Randwick Kensington Bm72 on June 25 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Axius with 56.5kg at $15. The start before that couldn't go on with it; ran last of 9 at Rosehill 3&4yo Bm72 on June 14 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Winning Proposal with 56kg at $51. Worth including. |
6 M BELL |
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| 6 | 25x15 |
PRIMA BELLA
MATTHEW SMITH 4YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Mrs M A Smith, Mystery Downs, Mrs C M Cook, Ms K E Harding, Ms S J Nuttall, J R Rourke, Ms S A Sproats & G J P Van Ameyden Third-up today. Resuming won by a neck at this track Bm64 May 26 over 900m in the wet defeating No Statement with 54kg at $4. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Randwick Kensington 3&4yo Bm64 on June 11 over 1000m, slow going 5 len behind Livin' Thing carrying 56kg at $13. Rates highly and can bounce back. |
5 REBECCA BRONETT PRAG |
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ROCKBARTON MAX
DAVID ATKINS 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG G N Penrose, P L Nottage, A J Melrose, M K J Strassmeir & G Lance Claiming his maiden victory on debut; won by 1.1 len at this track Super Mdn-Sw June 28 over 900m on a heavy track defeating Newy with 59kg at $5. Harder this time. |
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| 8 | 6107x |
JAMAKIN MONEY
DAMIEN LANE 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Miss K J Law Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Wyong Bm64 February 27 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Gogmagog with 58.5kg at $8.50. First up last campaign sixth of 8 at Wyong Bm64 December 31 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Welcome Gypsy carrying 55kg at $5.50. Prefer others. |
1 C LEVER |
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| 9 | x7746 |
KEV'S GIRL
MARC CHEVALIER 7YO BAY MARE 57.0KG M Chevalier, Mrs C M J Chevalier, S N Allison, B Webb, M D R Carruthers, S P Howe, K Silvy & Miss E M Casey Most recently ran last in a small field at this track Bm64 on June 14 over 900m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Elegant Empress with 58.5kg at $11. The start before that 4th in a small field at Warwick Farm 5yo+ Bm72 on May 7 over 1000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Pokerjack carrying 55kg at $61. Not a good sign last start so looking elsewhere. |
11 EMMA LY |
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| 10 | 5x154 |
MISS BACKCHAT
GARY PORTELLI 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 57.0KG Elite Thoroughbreds Racing (Mgr: A Allan), M Montgomery, R D Crooks, Ms K J Milliner-Barber, R M Quinn, M & L Tobin Racing (Mgr: M R Tobin), G Juhasz, G J Wheeler, Miss R A McKenzie, D M Brooks, M A Shepherd, D G Burgun & A R Holmes Most recently 4th of 9 at Wyong Bm64 on June 24 over 1000m, slow going 5 len behind Flame Of Hestia with 54.5kg at $4.60. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Goulburn Cl2 on June 13 over 1100m, slow going 4.5 len behind Let's Go Brandon carrying 58.5kg at $4.80. Mixing form. |
3 BROCK RYAN |
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| 11 | 00x41 |
HOKU
LES ROBERTS 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG L K Roberts & T Ernst Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Muswellbrook Ctry 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 1 over 900m, slow going 4 len behind Bally Isle carrying 59kg at $101. Last start won by 1.0 len at this track Mdn June 14 over 900m on a heavy track defeating Gamp carrying 55kg at $71. Fitter again but looks safely held in this company. |
8 J PENZA |
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| 12 | 9x15x |
TAKE THE JACKPOT
BARRY LAWRENCE 6YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG B G Lawrence & Mrs S A Lawrence Resuming after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation fifth of 11 at Port Macquarie Bm58 April 27 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Via Vegas with 60kg at $5.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 2 len Taree Bm50 April 5 over 1012m in the wet defeating Low Profile with 62kg at $4.80. Not keen. |
2 SHAE WILKES |
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| 13 | x779x |
VANCOUVER'S CROWN
NORM LEWIS 5YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG N M Lewis Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at Orange Bm58 March 23 over 1000m, soft track; 6 len behind Triple Tempo with 56kg at $81. Previously first up; ran last of 7 at Braidwood Bm50 February 8 over 1000m, soft track; 9 len behind Don't Thinkaboutit carrying 61.5kg at $3.50. Faces a tough essay. |
4 LEESHELLE SMALL |
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