Port Macquarie 16 Mar 2026
GOING: G(4)
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DE BORTOLI WINES BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1800m Track: GOOD 4 Clouds (Max: 25) Rail: +3m Entire. |
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From the wide alley Firealarm should cross and lead. RAISED BY WOLVES (9) caught the eye in a similar race won by Amalfi Amore here two runs back carrying 1.5kgs more than today. Tackled a BM82 subsequently over the mile at Coffs Harbour and did a tremendous job to charge home and finish less than a length from the winner. Clear top pick dropping back to a BM58 this afternoon. STROBING (2) finished just over a length ahead of Raised By Wolves when they clashed here at this trip two runs ago. Outclassed in town last time but back in this grade he is a serious contender. On-pacer DAMASCUS GATE (3) continued his fine run of recent form when a close third over 1600m at Taree a fortnight ago. Raced once over 1800m and was successful. Will give them a tough bunny to catch. AMALFI AMORE (4) defeated some of today's key rivals in a comparable race to this 22 days ago. Getting up in the weights but cannot be ruled out. ROCKBARTON ICON (1) has been struggling against better opposition but he deserves another chance back in a BM58. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen on Raised By Wolves.
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| 1 | 01799 |
ROCKBARTON ICON
DAVID ATKINS 5YO BROWN GELDING 61.0KG P L Nottage At the latest run got back early 9th of 12 at Newcastle Mid Bm64 on March 6 over 1500m, 5 len behind Cosmic Avenger carrying 55kg at $151. The run before that second last of 10 at this track Bm66 on January 6 over 1500m, 6 len behind Tact with 56.5kg at $61. Can turn things around coming back to this level. |
9 C REITH |
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| 2 | 39435 |
STROBING
TONY BALL 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG Mrs B A Ball, Mrs G Bozinis-Wendt, G Beecroft, M A Ball & Miss C D Eggins At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Canterbury Bm78 on February 27 over 1900m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Powerhouse with 52kg at $41. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 14 at this track Bm58 on February 22 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind Amalfi Amore carrying 58kg at $9.50. Has ability and is a live chance coming back to a country Benchmark. |
6 SHANNEN LLEWELLYN |
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| 3 | 47123 |
DAMASCUS GATE
CARLOS ANTONIO 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG C Antonio Racing well recently. Last start crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 3rd of 13 at Taree Ctry Bm58 on March 3 over 1600m, slow going 0.7 len behind Shutter carrying 56kg at $5. The race before that led but faded 2nd of 10 at Scone Ctry Bm58 on February 24 over 1600m, slow going 1.4 len behind Corpsman carrying 56kg at $21. Not far away last time. Racing in great heart and despite the wide draw he is a leading contender. |
10 LIBERTY SMYTH |
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| 4 | 21851 |
AMALFI AMORE
TERRY EVANS 7YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG R Khoury & Mrs A James Most recently won by 0.5 len at this track Bm58 February 22 over 1800m defeating Bella Kathleen with 58kg at $7.50. The race before that 5th of 10 at Taree Bm58 on February 13 over 2018m, slow going 1.75 len behind Mr Plume carrying 58.5kg at $11. Back in form and worth following up. |
7 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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| 5 | 47063 |
CHARMED DESTINY
JOHN A SPRAGUE 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs K L Sprague & J A Sprague Last start 3rd of 8 at Taree Bm66 on March 10 over 2000m, slow going 7 len behind Fighting Magnus carrying 55kg at $9.50. Before that 6th of 13 at Taree Ctry Bm58 on March 3 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Shutter with 59kg at $31. Not the roughest as his best recent ratings measure up nicely. |
2 ASHLEY MORGAN |
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| 6 | 49072 |
STEEL RAIN
DONNA GRISEDALE 5YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG Mrs D Grisedale, Ms R Goddard & S Bloomfield At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Tuncurry Cl1-Sw on February 21 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Keinbah's Warrior with 59kg at $3.80. The race before that second last of 8 at Coffs Harbour Bm66 on February 15 over 1600m, in the wet; 17 len behind Mammoth Mountain carrying 55.5kg at $41. Looking to others. |
1 J GRISEDALE |
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| 7 | 35168 |
ALABAMA GIRL
SHANE EVERSON 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG S P Everson Last start 8th of 13 at Taree Ctry Bm58 on March 3 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Shutter with 57.5kg at $26. The run before that 6th of 13 at Grafton Bm58 on February 19 over 1410m, 2.5 len behind Spills with 57.5kg at $9. Could surprise at a price. |
12 MIKAYLA WEIR |
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MY PEPPERJACK
SALLY TAYLOR 5YO B/BR MARE 56.0KG J D Tilton Last start 7th of 13 at Taree Ctry Bm58 on March 3 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Shutter with 57kg at $21. The race before that second last of 10 at Lismore Ctry Bm58 on February 10 over 1420m, slow going 13 len behind Do It For You carrying 58kg at $31. Unlikely to threaten. |
8 ANNA ROPER |
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| 9 | 34242 |
RAISED BY WOLVES
BRETT BELLAMY 6YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG P J Wood, R T Chambers & M R Chambers Recent form sound. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 at Coffs Harbour Bm82 on March 9 over 1612m, on a wet track; 0.6 len behind Supreme Command carrying 56kg at $11. The run before that 4th of 14 at this track Bm58 on February 22 over 1800m, 3 len behind Amalfi Amore with 56kg at $7.50. Racing very well without winning but today gets his chance. |
3 GRADY SPOKES |
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| 10 | x4885 |
OAKFIELD ECHIDNA
DAMIEN LANE 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG B Mackenzie Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start eased back early on 8th of 12 at Dubbo Bm58 on February 15 over 1600m, 8 len behind Zelestial with 56.5kg at $71. The run before that second last of 9 at Wyong Mid Cl1 on January 25 over 1625m, 4 len behind Bellevue with 55kg at $41. Looking elsewhere. |
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| 11 | 04610 |
ARGERICH
PETER CHEERS 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Mrs B Cheers & P Cheers Last start ran last of 14 at this track Bm58 on February 22 over 1800m, 10 len behind Amalfi Amore carrying 55kg at $61. Before that won by 0.9 len at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw February 8 over 1509m defeating Sea Turtle with 57kg at $11. That form is not good enough. |
5 R SPOKES |
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| 12 | 82662 |
FIREALARM
DAMIEN SMITH 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG J A Waters & J Waters Most recently rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 11 at Muswellbrook Bm58 on March 8 over 1750m, nose behind Grandini with 52kg at $41. Before that did the work up front then tired 6th of 9 at Tamworth Cl1 on February 23 over 1600m, 7 len behind Visualise carrying 55kg at $91. Big chance based on that last effort. |
11 HOLLIE HULL |
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