Scone 31 May 2026
GOING: H(8)
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HUNTER RIVER STAYERS CUP BENCHMARK 74 HANDICAP 2200m Track: Heavy 8 Rain (Max: 15) Rail: +3m 1000m - WP, True Remainder. (Pent: 5.97) |
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Genuine pace with Damascus Gate taking up the running ahead of Aussie Nation and Nature Boy. SPACETIME LEGEND (8) rewarded for his consistency last start with a dominant Maiden win in C1 class over 2200m at Newcastle in the heavy (9) going. Will relish the rain affected track and can win again. DAMASCUS GATE (6) stretches out to this trip for the first time after shouldering the 58kg with a sound on-pace sixth over 1500m at this track. Gets in light with the claim and worth noting four of his wins have come on heavy tracks. Each way. AUSSIE NATION (1) in career best form and doesn't have to improve much to win this. Nailed late in the testing conditions when second over 2100m at Hawkesbury in BM64 grade. Holds a forward position and has genuine top-three claims. SCOTTISH PEARL (2) near her top for this and brings the right form here. Finished a narrow fourth to Thebudgiesmugla over 2400m in BM78 grade at Rosehill last November. Respect. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 8,6,1,2.
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AUSSIE NATION
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 6YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Archibald Racing (Mgr: R K Archibald) Recent form sound. Last start rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 9 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on May 21 over 2100m, on heavy track; 1.3 len behind Michelangelo carrying 58.5kg at $4. The run before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Tamworth Mornington Bm85 on April 24 over 2100m, head behind Warrior For Peace carrying 55kg at $3.50. Rates highly. Will sit on the speed and prove hard to hold out. |
1 AARON BULLOCK |
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| 2 | 4x094 |
SCOTTISH PEARL
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby), G R Allen, P M Chilton, Sarge & Friends Two (Mgr: R J D'Argent), D A Gingell, M A Grant, Knuckleheads Racing (Mgr: M J Tylor), S C Lamont, T A Mesite, Mrs C A Read, S J Read, J R Saltmarsh, C Smith, D Wilden-constantin & Darby Racing Pearl of the Night (Mgr: S G Darby) At the latest run 4th of 9 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on May 21 over 2100m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Michelangelo with 59.5kg at $15. The start before that ran last of 9 at Wyong Bm64 on May 7 over 2100m, 6 len behind Ring Ahoy with 60.5kg at $15. Can turn that form around in this suitable contest. |
5 ASHLEY MORGAN |
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| 3 | 02570 |
CALIFORNIA GRASS
JOHN P THOMPSON 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG J W Tait, O Tait, D S Neate, A W Warner & H S Munro Most recently second last of 11 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on May 20 over 2110m, on a wet track; 6 len behind So Suave with 54kg at $71. The run before that 7th of 11 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on April 29 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Beauty Swift carrying 57.5kg at $21. Fitter now and can turn things around. |
9 BRAITH NOCK |
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| 4 | 65141 |
BLAZING GURU
ROSS LOMAX 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG Miss C Lomax & Mrs T M Lomax Racing well recently. Most recently won by a nose at Mudgee Bm66 May 10 over 2000m defeating Charlotting carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. The run before that 4th of 7 at Dubbo Bm58 on May 3 over 2200m, 3.5 len behind Tavijewel with 59.5kg at $3.60. Up in class but proven at the trip, each way. |
3 ZAC WADICK |
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D'ORO CHOICE
JOHN BANNISTER 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG R Hoskin Comes off a 33 day let-up. At the latest run got back early 8th of 10 at Quirindi Bm66 on April 28 over 1600m, 4 len behind Piccaderro with 60kg at $51. The race before that got back early 4th of 8 at Orange Bm66 on April 17 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Favour The Bold with 60.5kg at $81. Others appeal more heading into this. |
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DAMASCUS GATE
CARLOS ANTONIO 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG C Antonio Returns from a 30-day let-up. Last start faded in the straight 6th of 10 at this track Bm58 on May 1 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Oenology with 58kg at $6.50. The start before that 4th of 10 at Port Macquarie Bm66 on April 26 over 1800m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Strobing with 58kg at $6.50. Drops sharply in weight and can run the trip. |
2 LIBERTY SMYTH |
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| 7 | 82571 |
PRINCE IS GAME
MATTHEW ROBINSON 4YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG P S Cassar, V M Cassar, T J Richards, S Kirby, J Engel, D J Clarke, N Patchett, G J Stephens, Mrs C A Cassar & Mrs T L Cassar Most recently favourite; scored a big 3.5 len win at Taree Bm58 May 12 over 2018m in the wet defeating Bold Rouge with 57.5kg at $1.90. The race before that 7th of 9 at Wyong Bm64 on May 7 over 2100m, 3 len behind Ring Ahoy carrying 55kg at $41. Other runners are more appealing. |
10 ANNA ROPER |
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SPACETIME LEGEND
JOEL WILKES 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Ms C Wilkes, Mrs M Collins, C Collins, M A Dawson, L Maskell, S Bell, T Carman, A Collison & R Brown Recent form sound. At the latest run won by 1.0 len at Newcastle Cl1-Sw May 23 over 2200m in the wet defeating Dance With Destiny with 56.5kg at $21. Before that 2nd of 11 at Taree Cl1-Sw on May 5 over 2018m, on a wet track; 0.6 len behind Simply Gold carrying 56.5kg at $9. In career best form and expected to go very well again. |
8 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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DIPIERDOMENICO
ROBERT KNIGHT 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG R J Knight, Mrs R M Knight & Ms K K Blain Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Inverell Bm66 on May 22 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Samurai Warrior carrying 55kg at $11. The run before that second last in a small field at Armidale Bm58 on April 25 over 1900m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Charlie Bali with 57.5kg at $2.50. Can sneak into the minor money. |
9 MIKAYLA WEIR |
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| 10 | 07409 |
NATURE BOY
LEA SELBY 9YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs L F Selby At the latest run sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 10 at Inverell Bm66 on May 22 over 1800m, 9 len behind Samurai Warrior carrying 54.5kg at $16. The race before that ran last of 11 at Quirindi Ctry Bm58 on May 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Cooma Hut with 58.5kg at $71. Outclassed. |
4 HOLLIE HULL |
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FARRAIGE
DALE WAGSTAFF 5YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG Flyby Racing (Mgr: Ms R L Bolton) At the latest run second last of 9 at Canterbury Bm64 on May 27 over 1900m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Velaris with 54kg at $101. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Taree Bm58 on May 12 over 2018m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Prince Is Game carrying 55kg at $6. Can't see him figuring in the finish. |
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MASTER FONTANA
TERRY WICKS 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG T Wicks, Mrs L G Wicks, Ms S L Wicks & K R Hausfeld At the latest run second last of 8 at Gunnedah Cl1-Sw on May 24 over 2150m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Currumbin Alley carrying 59kg at $101. Before that ran last of 7 at Tuncurry Bm50 on May 9 over 1605m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Flash Prince with 55kg at $12. Unreliable and needs to lift. |
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