Newcastle 12 Mar 2026
GOING: S(6)
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NEW ZEALAND BLOODSTOCK BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 900m Track: HEAVY 8 Rain (Max: 25) Rail: + 7m Entire. |
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She's Assort should lead at a strong tempo. SHE'S ASSORT (8) lightly raced filly heading in the right direction. Scored a comprehensive Maiden victory first-up at Kembla Grange, then used up early from the wide barrier with a fading last as fav over 1000m at Wyong. Can take control early from the good gate and prove hard to run down. FIERCE (1) was chasing his third-straight victory when coming to town with a close-up fourth over 1100m at Rosehill in BM72 class. Regular rider sticks and shapes as the main danger in his right class. ZING TO ME (7) rewarded for her consistency at start nine when she rounded them up effortlessly to score with plenty in hand over 1000m at Kembla Grange. Desperate for a firmer surface and shapes as a solid top-three contender. TRUMPER (6) resumes after he scored a slick first-up victory over this track and trip last November. Struggled in two runs since and fitted with the one 850m trial. SUGGESTED PLAY: She's Assort and Fierce get their chance from the good gates.
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FIERCE
M, W & J HAWKES 3YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd, Exset Racing, Glentree Racing, B & C Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd , D V Russo, G M C Livestock , G Carroll, Mrs A M Carroll, D W Willis, C J Barham, G B Robinson, S W Kay, Ms M A Keating, M J Gordon, PC Elite (Mgr: T Goldsack) & B Nolan Third-up today. First-up settled well back; won by 2.5 len at Wyong Cl1 February 10 over 1000m defeating Gambler with 58.5kg at $2.10. Second-up got back early in a small field at Rosehill Bm72 on February 25 over 1100m, 2 len behind Banjora with 56.5kg at $3.20. Strips fitter and well suited back to this grade. |
2 TYLER SCHILLER |
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PRATT
MARK MINERVINI 4YO 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 & P P Rohan Last start ran last of 8 at Wyong Bm64 on February 26 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Harlex with 58kg at $9.50. The run before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 12 at Port Macquarie Bm74 on February 8 over 1106m, 3 len behind Pony Soprano carrying 57kg at $8.50. Fitter now and worth another chance. |
11 WILLIAM STANLEY |
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ANGARA
PAUL PERRY 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG P Perry, A M Murdocca, M A Davis & Mrs T A Davis Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at this track Prov Bm68 on February 28 over 900m, slow going 4.5 len behind Shall Be carrying 57.5kg at $31. The start before that faded in the straight ran last of 9 at this track Cond Bm68 on February 14 over 1250m, 12 len behind Il Passero with 56.5kg at $26. Must improve sharply. |
8 R JONES |
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WHIL TO WIN
JOHN P THOMPSON 4YO BROWN MARE 59.0KG Parsons Creek (Mgr: Mrs J O'Gorman) Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation by 1.1 len Muswellbrook Cl1 October 20 over 900m defeating Nevermista carrying 59kg at $3.40. First up last campaign second last of 8 at this track Mid Mdn-Sw September 20 over 900m, 6 len behind Luskintyre carrying 57kg at $14. Good fresh mare proven at this course and distance. |
3 REGAN BAYLISS |
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NO STATEMENT
MICK VAN GESTEL 7YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG 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 Most recently did the work up front then tired 5th of 7 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on March 4 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Wootton Lass carrying 52kg at $31. The run before that 4th in a small field at Warwick Farm Bm72 on February 18 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Straand Beauty carrying 52kg at $41. Can give a ton of cheek with the claim. |
10 SHANNEN LLEWELLYN |
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TRUMPER
KRIS LEES 3YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG Cressfield (Mgr: B W Neill) Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at Gosford Prov Cl1 December 31 over 1100m, 6 len behind Brightburn with 57kg at $31. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 len this track Super Mdn-Sw November 20 over 900m defeating Precious Girl carrying 57.5kg at $8. Goes well on his home course and expected to feature. |
6 TOM SHERRY |
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ZING TO ME
PETER SNOWDEN 4YO B/BR MARE 56.0KG Macquarie Stud Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 2nd of 7 at Kembla Grange Super Mdn on January 28 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Manukau with 57kg at $2.80. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Kembla Grange 4yo+ MDN-Sw February 17 over 1000m defeating Bedda Mia carrying 57kg at $3. Key chance expected to feature prominently. |
4 CHAD SCHOFIELD |
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SHE'S ASSORT
RICHARD LITT 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Monarch Bloodstock (Mgr: J D Micallef), Monarch Bloodstock Valuta, Miss C Skipper, S D Pleming, J Wall, Phar Racing, D-Gen, YYR Racing, Reynolds Bryant Pty Ltd, K J Sharp, I Howard, The Mock Sports, Dave and Dan, G J Harris, B Skinner, J Distefano, Mrs C L Irwin, Mrs K M Yardley & R J Yardley Third-up today. Resuming favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.75 len at Kembla Grange 2&3yo Mdn February 7 over 1000m in soft going defeating Infant Warrior carrying 58kg at $1.85. Last start ran last of 8 at Wyong Bm64 on February 26 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Don't Doubt Merlin with 56.5kg at $1.70. Expected to bounce back from the inside draw. |
1 DYLAN GIBBONS |
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CAPITAL DANCER
GREGORY MCFARLANE 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG G S McFarlane, M D Shaw, Mrs J Shaw, M W Griffiths, G R Bovis, V J Bovis, S L Simmons, S Colosimo, J M Drummond, Mrs L D Drummond, Berowra Battlers (Mgr: M G Fisher), G Winter & F Y N Ma At the latest run 3rd of 9 at this track Prov Bm68 on February 28 over 900m, slow going 4.5 len behind Shall Be carrying 52kg at $6.50. Before that 6th of 8 at Gosford Mid Bm64 on February 5 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Banjora carrying 54kg at $19. Hard to enthuse from the draw. |
9 LEESHELLE SMALL |
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ST FAITH'S
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Hon. G J Williamson Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after nine months came from midfield and won by a long-neck at Scone 3yo+ Mdn January 29 over 900m defeating Perfect Force carrying 57.5kg at $2.05. Previously second-up 6th of 16 at Scone in the LR Woodlands on May 17 over 1100m, slow going 4.5 len behind Stardom with 55.5kg at $91. Back in good order and is a definite top-three hope. |
7 M BELL |
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MR TRACKSIDE
PAUL PERRY 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs C L Perry, Mrs K N Overton, R J Redfern, N P Peate, M B Bush, C & S (Mgr: S M Madden), Mrs R Madden & S M Madden Most recently 2nd of 9 at this track Prov Bm68 on February 28 over 900m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Shall Be with 55kg at $17. The race before that 6th of 10 at this track Bm64 on February 14 over 900m, 3 len behind One Destiny with 54.5kg at $51. Wide draw a test. |
12 MS JESS TAYLOR |
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RANUNCULA
WES BOYD 8YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG Mrs B R Boyd, Miss l Fuller, Miss J R Boyd & Mrs B A Jensen Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up second last of 12 at Tamworth Bm66 on February 13 over 1000m, 7 len behind Tough Guy with 60.5kg at $101. Last start 5th of 11 at Scone Bm58 on February 24 over 1000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Solar Blast with 61kg at $41. Can't have with such a poor record. |
5 WINONA COSTIN |
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