Wyong 12 Mar 2025
GOING: H(8)
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APG MEDALLION RECIPIENTS CONDITIONAL BENCHMARK 68 HANDICAP 1600m Track: Soft 7 Rain (Max: 23) Rail: True. |
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Good pace from Irish Bliss, Gardenzio and Tropic Sands going forward. Tough race with plenty of chances. KENMARE BAY (7) is a promising staying type who sprinted well first-up when attacking the line for a gutsy second over 1350m at this track. Clearly returned in good order and capable of putting these away from the good draw. OAKFIELD PRINCE (3) hard fit and due for a change of luck. Drops in weight after going under narrowly when a long neck fourth over 1500m at Newcastle. Has a good record here and expected to go close. FIFTH FORCE (6) gets the blinkers applied for the first time fourth-up and back in class. No match for Point And Shoot two-back, before the latest plugging fifth over 1600m at Warwick Farm. Look for him attacking the line late. IRISH BLISS (5) kept fresh for this. Disappointed as fav when sitting on the speed for a tiring fifth over 1600m at Kembla Grange. Tongue-tie goes on and he races well at this track. Don't dismiss. SUGGESTED PLAY: Kenmare Bay to win.
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AIMPOINT
MACK GRIFFITH 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG M D Griffith, P N Rees, Mrs A Griffith, J J Brown, B M Brooks, K J Brooks, Miss J Conroy, J J Borg, Mrs J M Borg, G J Hume & C Meyers Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Muswellbrook Bm82 on February 3 over 1280m, 0.7 len behind Contributingfactor with 58.5kg at $3.70. Second run from a spell favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.6 len at Quirindi Quir Cup Bm86 February 21 over 1600m defeating Casirina carrying 58kg at $2.40. Fitter and is right in the mix. |
10 BRAITH NOCK |
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OUR BAMBINO
WAYNE WILKES 8YO BR/BL GELDING 60.0KG Ravenswood Bloodstock (Mgr: P Pollicina) & Gemstash Pty Ltd (Mgr: A Alafaci) Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 3rd of 9 at Muswellbrook Bm82 on February 3 over 1280m, 1.5 len behind Contributingfactor with 61.5kg at $10. Second run from a spell 7th of 12 at Mudgee Mudgee Cup Mb78 on February 23 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Osman with 55.5kg at $26. Hard to fault if at his best. |
9 C REITH |
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| 3 | 34944 |
OAKFIELD PRINCE
KRIS LEES 7YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG B Mackenzie Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 9 at Newcastle 5yo+ Bm64 on February 18 over 1500m, long-neck behind Socrates with 61.5kg at $5.50. The start before that eased back early on 4th of 7 at Newcastle Bm64 on February 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Hinchinjive with 61.5kg at $7.50. Close to a win. |
6 AARON BULLOCK |
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| 4 | 9x588 |
GARDENZIO
KRISTEN BUCHANAN 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG D A Ferrarin, Ms A L Bilston, M D Reade, J G De Flamingh, Mrs S J de Flamingh, J J Ferrarin & Mrs S M Ferrarin At the latest run 8th of 10 at Gosford Bm64 on February 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Canny Queen with 59kg at $16. Before that didn't do much in the run home; 8th of 10 at this track Bm64 on January 26 over 1300m, 7 len behind King's Duty with 59.5kg at $9. Others rate better. |
2 ANNA ROPER |
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| 5 | 82345 |
IRISH BLISS
NATHAN DOYLE 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Calibre (Mgr: L Halloran-Gould), S S Wade, M J Salter, Beaches Racing No 10 (Mgr: L G Macedo), G Harvey, D Power, M H Trejago, Harf Finkin (Mgr: D Hall), Mrs S L Ross, D R Ross & Bullo (Mgr: M J Bullen) Comes here off a 32-day let-up. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Kembla Grange Mid Bm64 on February 8 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Djapana with 58.5kg at $1.50. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on January 25 over 1600m, 4 len behind Magnatear with 57kg at $9. Sharp improver today. |
8 TOMMY BERRY |
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| 6 | 0x935 |
FIFTH FORCE
MATTHEW SMITH 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Hobartville Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: G E Mapp) Useful type. Last start 5th of 10 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on February 19 over 1600m, 4 len behind Zenmaster with 56kg at $8. The run before that 3rd of 7 at Randwick 3&4yo Bm72 on January 25 over 1400m, 6 len behind Point And Shoot carrying 55.5kg at $71. Hard to beat fourth-up. |
7 RACHEL KING |
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| 7 | 238x2 |
KENMARE BAY
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG C E Holt, Ms M Carroll, T Gleason, S W Bruhn, S D Gleason, M W Heinz, P V W Kruining, L A Payne & M L Scolari Second-up. First-up after four months held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at this track Cl1 on February 27 over 1350m, 1.1 len behind Lugarno with 58.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Newcastle Super Mdn-Sw on August 3 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Trunk carrying 56.5kg at $14. Expected to go one better. |
4 TOM SHERRY |
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LET'S GO JOHNNY
RODNEY BAILEY 5YO BR/BL GELDING 56.0KG Ms S E Reid At the latest run 6th of 10 at Gosford Bm64 on February 22 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Canny Queen with 56kg at $31. The start before that 3rd of 8 at Hawkesbury Cg&E Bm64 on February 12 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Zarizatycoon carrying 56kg at $71. Needs to do more. |
10 MILLIE THOMPSON |
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LUCONI
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Blueblood Thoroughbreds, BBT Ludka, B G Hull, Miss A Cross, B E Cook, B Joyner, Mrs P Lowe, C McCleery, S R Thompson, D P Murarotto, A F Robertson, M J Radcliffe, G Radcliffe, Longinvorsen, A P Ware, M P Yewdall, R Grech, P J Bird, S Bozanich & P Cornish Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 10 at Canberra Canb Cup Prev88 on February 21 over 2000m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Scarli Japali carrying 55kg at $3.40. The race before that 5th of 8 at Canterbury Bm64 on February 14 over 1550m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Atelier carrying 58kg at $8. Looks safely held. |
11 WINONA COSTIN |
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TWIN TURBO
EDWARD O'ROURKE 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), BBT Tina Turban (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), Labrats (Mgr: A Smith), B Renshaw, Wallis Ait Pty Ltd, E Seyfarth, T & P FRIENDSHIP (Mgr: T P Nguyen), Octojoy (Mgr: M Cusack), Mrs C M Hackett & R C Dougherty Second-up. First-up after seven months second last of 8 at Newcastle Cond Bm68 on February 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Zousain Bolt with 56.5kg at $21. Previously second-up got back early 7th of 11 at Goulburn Cl1-Sw on March 12 over 1600m, 3 len behind Don Stefano carrying 59kg at $10. Can't see him turning things around. |
8 ZAC WADICK |
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VERMILLION DRAGON
CIARON MAHER 4YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG MyRacehorse No. 1, D S Costello, J M Leonardos, M F Clemenger, R J Collier, J J Raschilla, C S White, Wildcat Team, Dr L M Bodell, T Hronopoulos & C Alexopoulos Useful gelding. Returns from a 33-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 9 at Canterbury Bm64 on February 7 over 1900m, 11 len behind Smart Legend with 58.5kg at $21. Before that got back early 7th of 11 at Seymour Bm64 on January 16 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Our Couver with 58.5kg at $26. Worth another chance in this easier contest. |
3 ASHLEY MORGAN |
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| 12 | 61865 |
TROPIC SANDS
JARROD AUSTIN 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG P J Trothe, J B O'Callaghan, D S Legge, B J Williams, D A Druce, M J Kiely, R Tucknott, J Hull, S W J Waters & International Thoroughbred Alliance (Mgr: L Trimboli) Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Canterbury Bm64 on February 21 over 1900m, 3.5 len behind City Limits with 57.5kg at $21. The race before that 6th of 8 at Canterbury Bm64 on February 14 over 1550m, slow going 2.5 len behind Atelier with 55kg at $61. Better run expected from the draw. |
5 MOLLIE FITZGERALD |
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WANDJAD
WAYNE WILKES 5YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG Ms J R Baker Last start won by a long-neck at Taree Ctry Bm58 February 25 over 1400m defeating Highly Tempted with 60kg at $5.50. The race before that 5th of 11 at Scone Ctry Bm58 on January 30 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Upwardly Mobile with 60.5kg at $15. Expected to measure up in this stiffer test. |
9 A GIBBONS |
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COMMANDER BELL
BRETT PARTELLE 9YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG Seahorse Racing (Mgr: J Milgate), P W Milgate, Ms L M Milgate, Ms J Keightley & J Milgate Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 11th of 13 at this track Midway Bm72 on January 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Magnatear carrying 54kg at $201. Last start ran last of 9 at Newcastle 5yo+ Bm64 on February 18 over 1500m, 4 len behind Socrates with 53.5kg at $31. Out of his depth. |
1 KEAGAN LATHAM |
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