Newcastle   04 May 2024
 
GOING: S(7)

RED FUNNEL FOOD DISTRIBUTORS MIDWAY BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1870m

Track: SOFT 7   Rain (Max: 17)   Rail: Out 5m Entire.  

Genuine pace headed by Dreamdeel from his wide draw. PURE HYDROGEN (3) delivered an eye-catching effort in the latest offering and is a two-time winner at a mile. Drawn to give a great sight. OVERICE (11) can’t be any closer to a win of late and is a rock-hard fit horse. Comes into calculations. DREAMDEEL (2) finds his right trip as he peaks and finds some genuine weight relief after the claim. Must consider here. OAKFIELD REDGUM (1) has it all to do from a wide draw but does handle any conditions. Can run a cheeky on-pace race. SUGGESTED PLAY: Overice each-way.
1 65416 OAKFIELD REDGUM
DAMIEN LANE
5YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
B Mackenzie
Last start led to the turn then faded 6th of 11 at Wellington Well Cup Bm93 on April 14 over 1700m, 2 len behind Lockdown Gamble with 54kg at $19. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Taree Hannam Cup March 26 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Victory At Omaha carrying 55kg at $3.50. Cheeky run expected.
12
AMY MCLUCAS
ELECTRIC LIME, GOLD MALTESE CROSS
2 x2646 DREAMDEEL
ALLAN KEHOE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Miss M J Basson
Last start 6th of 14 at Eagle Farm Bm68 on April 20 over 1805m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Lately with 60kg at $21. The run before that 4th of 11 at Eagle Farm Nmw on April 6 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Bean Foggy carrying 54kg at $8.50. Finds right race.
10
BENJAMIN OSMOND
White, Purple Stripes, Striped Cap
3 0x404 PURE HYDROGEN
JOHN P THOMPSON
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
J P Thompson, Ms K E Harding, D Findlay, M Lochtenberg, T J Pemberton, W B Boxshall, S J Mitchell & Mrs N Mitchell
At the latest run 4th of 14 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on April 20 over 1500m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Destiny's Delight carrying 60kg at $5. The run before that eased back early on 11th of 15 at this track Provmid Wldcard on April 3 over 1400m, 4 len behind Terra Mater carrying 56kg at $101. Another bold run is expected.
3
RORY HUTCHINGS
DARK BLUE ,WHITE HOOPS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED CAP
4 89602 COMMANDER BELL
BRETT PARTELLE
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Seahorse Racing (Mgr: J Milgate), P W Milgate, Ms L M Milgate, Ms J Keightley & J Milgate
Resumes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Gosford Mid Bm64 on April 4 over 2100m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Gulf Of Tomini carrying 58.5kg at $4.50. The race before that sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 11 at Hawkesbury Cond Bm68 on March 28 over 1800m, 8 len behind Vincenzo carrying 57.5kg at $41. Strong winning hope.
4
J PENZA
Yellow, Cerise Crossed Sashes, Royal Blue Armbands
5 60304 DIAMOND DRUMMER
KYLIE GAVENLOCK
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
G Kolivos & Mrs D Kolivos
Most recently 4th of 13 at Scone Bm66 on April 16 over 1700m, 3.5 len behind Naval Commission carrying 61.5kg at $15. The run before that sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 11 at Hawkesbury Cond Bm68 on March 28 over 1800m, 13 len behind Vincenzo with 57kg at $11. Capable of a strong showing.
9
JADEN LLOYD
Royal Blue, Red Lightning Bolt And Hooped Sleeves, Red Cap, Royal Blue Lightning Bolt
6 x3081 FROSBIE
TRACEY BARTLEY
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms T A Quinn, Mrs L Gough, B W Rogers, Mrs N Capizzi, Mrs G Jerkovic, M Capizzi, P J Gooley, S Necco, R W Carr, D J Varney, J R Farlow, R J Farlow, R Carr, R Del Vecchio & M Hart
Useful gelding. At the latest run won by 1.75 len at Wellington Bm58 April 14 over 1700m defeating Turnaway with 62kg at $2.50. The start before that couldn't go on with it; 8th of 10 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on March 28 over 1600m, 8 len behind Natural Deduction with 57kg at $26. Great chance to win again.
11
LEE MAGORRIAN
Purple, Yellow Seams, Striped Sleeves, Hooped Cap
7 x7925 MAJESTIC STYLE
PAUL PERRY
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Blackbird Power Racing (Mgr: G P Kelly)
Last start 5th of 11 at this track Prov Bm64 on April 24 over 1890m, 3.5 len behind La Vesuvius with 58kg at $6.50. The run before that 2nd of 13 at this track Bm68 on April 13 over 1600m, neck behind Hinchinjive with 55.5kg at $101. Could easily blow them away in the dying stages.
2
MIKAYLA WEIR
LIGHT BLUE, BLACK FIVE STARS, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES, BLACK STARS, LIGHT BLUE CAP, BLACK STAR
8 60853 NYOTA
J G SARGENT
5YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
P James, Ms E K Harrison, A Bonvino, J Christie, C Derin & S Circosta
Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Kembla Grange Bm68 on April 27 over 2000m, 0.7 len behind Diabelli with 55.5kg at $13. The start before that did the work up front then tired 5th of 8 at this track Bm64 on April 13 over 2300m, 3 len behind Go Millo with 58kg at $5.50. Forward showing expected.
13
KEAGAN LATHAM
Dark Green, Silver Thick Vee, Dark Green Sunninghill Park Logo, Silver Collar, Quartered Cap
9 11x76 FLYING DEEL
PAUL PERRY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
K C C Racing (Mgr: A M Clift)
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up second last of 8 at Wyong F&M Bm72 on March 20 over 1350m, slow going 6 len behind Pajanti with 55.5kg at $17. Second-up 6th of 13 at Scone Bm66 on April 16 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Naval Commission carrying 57kg at $15. Among the winning hopes on best form.
1
MS JESS TAYLOR
White, Red Vee, Black Band And Armbands
10 62552 JESSANDI
CLARRY CONNERS
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
N J Ryan
At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 at this track Cond Bm68 on April 24 over 1500m, long-neck behind General Soho carrying 55kg at $9.50. The start before that 5th of 10 at Canberra Bm65 on April 12 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Dead Of Night with 58kg at $5. Hard to make a case on recent form.
7
ASHLEY MORGAN
Dark Grey, Light Grey Diamond Braces
11 24422 OVERICE
DAVID PFIEFFER
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs V N Blattman
Recent form sound. Last start sat on the pace when 2nd of 13 at Scone Bm66 on April 16 over 1700m, nose behind Naval Commission carrying 58kg at $6. The race before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on March 28 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Natural Deduction carrying 56kg at $8. Worth including.
8
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
WHITE, ROYAL BLUE HALVES, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE HALVES
12 21063 SONNY FELLA
JAMES PONSONBY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs K L Ponsonby & J C Bird
At the latest run 3rd of 11 at this track Prov Bm64 on April 24 over 1890m, 1.0 len behind La Vesuvius with 56.5kg at $26. The start before that 6th of 15 at this track Bm64 on April 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Sailor with 57kg at $81. Not far away last time but hard to have in this contest.
5
A GIBBONS
Red, Yellow Diamond Sash
13 42553 EVER WAS
JOHN STEINMETZ
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
J A Steinmetz & Mrs A V Steinmetz
Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on April 18 over 2000m, slow going 2.5 len behind Kingdom Of Logres with 55kg at $10. The start before that 5th of 13 at this track Bm64 on April 3 over 1850m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Dances With Hooves with 55kg at $41. Likely to find them too smart.
6
ROBBIE DOWNEY
Dark Blue, Red Sleeves, White Cap, Dark Blue Spots