Scone   02 Sep 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

SCONE RSL BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1000m

Track: GOOD4   Clear (Max: 18)   Rail: +7m 1100m-400m, +5m Remainder. (Pent: 4.85)  

Social Circle should find the front with Quick Onyx and Sunday Bell on her heels. SOCIAL CIRCLE (9) exciting Maurice filly resuming. Smashed the clock on debut when leading throughout as fav for a commanding victory over 1000m at Quirindi last February. Fitted with the two trials in readiness for this and has the speed to overcome the wide gate. Expected to go on with it this preparation. EDGE OF MIDNIGHT (5) further improved third up and a win looks imminent. Shuffled back from the inside gate and warmed up late when fourth over 1000m at Tamworth. Placed here and will be closing late. QUICK SHARP (7) resumes with solid first up credentials. Jumped in grade when ninth in the John Clift over 1000m at Tamworth on April 24. Given the one trial and capable of rolling forward. STIORRA (12) no match for the progressive Shirvington on resumption when fifth over 1100m at Wyong in BM64 class. Minor place contender. SUGGESTED PLAY: Social Circle to remain undefeated.
1 43386 CUPID'S KISS
JEREMY SYLVESTER
7YO  BROWN  MARE 62.0KG
Miss C E Stummer & W R Sawkins
Last start 6th of 11 at Newcastle Bm64 on August 26 over 900m, slow going 3.5 len behind Miss Trentino with 53kg at $18. The race before that 8th of 11 at this track Ctry Bm66 on August 19 over 1000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Cool Storm with 57kg at $41. Looks safely held.
6
LEESHELLE SMALL
Red, Black Stripes And Cap
2 0x729 NIGHTS INFERNO
PATRICK CLEAVE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
D A Allum, G F Hill, E Rogers, Miss P Ollerton-Grant, C F Treloar, Ms B Waters, R Chin, M Cummings, B Moore, B Guest, B E Hugo, Miss S Waters & N A Clauss
At the latest run 9th of 12 at Tamworth Bm66 on August 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Lightning Speed carrying 59kg at $12. The start before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at this track Ctry Cl3 on July 11 over 1100m, slow going 4 len behind Chidiac with 58kg at $13. One of the chances.
4
D DILLON
Red, Silver Stars And Sleeves, Silver Star Cap
3 5121x SAVETHEBESTTILLAST
CODY MORGAN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
J A Carolan
First-up. Finished off last preparation won by nose Tamworth Bm58 February 14 over 1400m defeating Pharoahzano with 60kg at $2.60. When resuming last campaign fifth of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw December 18 over 1100m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Shropshire Lad carrying 57kg at $13. Prefer to see how he returns.
2
TILLY MCCARROLL
Royal Blue, Red Hoops And Cap
4 120x9 MAGIC SHOT
CODY MORGAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Group One Thoroughbreds, J J Azzopardi, Group One Magic Touch, Lord Wolf Racing (Mgr: A P Proctor), Hair Of The Horse, P M Smith, D J O'Shannassy, J Jokantas, B King, W Burrows, M Carroll, J Beech & W Gordon
Second run back. Comes off a 46-day let-up. First-up after a year ran last of 9 at Tamworth Bm82 on July 18 over 1000m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Who Goes There with 55kg at $20. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Dubbo Ctry Bm58 on April 7 2024 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Sisters Pick carrying 57kg at $9. Prefer others.
1
SIENNA GRIMA
Orange, Black Group One Thoroughbreds Logo, Seams Sleeves, Logo Cap
5 45x24 EDGE OF MIDNIGHT
PAUL PERRY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms C G Collis
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track Bm58 on July 14 over 1000m, nose behind Manage The Cycle carrying 60kg at $3.40. Second run from a spell 4th of 12 at Tamworth Cl3 on August 7 over 1000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Durova with 56kg at $8. Should be at his top now and is ready for another bold showing.
7
ALYSHA COLLETT
Yellow, Black Sash, Armbands And Cap
6 4660x SUPER FREDS
JAY HOPKINS
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
D C Hayman, P R Jones & Mrs J M Jones
Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at this track Bm66 April 14 over 1000m, soft track; 8 len behind Totoka with 57kg at $31. First up last campaign fourth in a small field at Newcastle Bm64 February 15 over 900m, 3 len behind Zoe Shark with 55kg at $31. Prefer to see how he has returned.
10
White, Red And Blue Checkered Sleeves, Red And Blue Checkered Cap
7 6239x QUICK SHARP
RODNEY NORTHAM
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
R And R Racing (Mgr: R Northam), Miss M E Northam, W Sammor, Miss D J Kirkland, S J M Blayden, S Connett, D W Tilbrook, Mrs J R Tilbrook, Mrs J T Reid, Miss E K Cocksedge, Miss A Van Der Zwan, D J Cocksedge, Miss G A Cocksedge & P Van Der Zwan
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign ninth of 13 at Tamworth John Clift April 24 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Chandon Star carrying 59kg at $2.10. Previously first up; sixth of 8 at Dubbo Cl1 March 7 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Nimble Star with 55kg at $1.75. Looks set for a solid return.
6
ANNA ROPER
Royal Blue, Green Shamrock, Yellow Sleeves, Green And Yellow Quartered Cap
8 3380x NAZARE'S IMPACT
PAUL PERRY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs C L Perry, Mrs K N Overton, Mrs D L Muddle, M J Slattery, A Slattery, Miss L Mills, C & S (Mgr: S M Madden), G Davies & P Robson
Resumes after a break of five-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at Taree Cg&E Bm58 March 25 over 1007m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Zoom Outcome with 59.5kg at $10. Previously first up; second of 11 at Taree Bm58 Cl2+ December 3 over 1005m, 0.8 len behind Where's The Fire carrying 56kg at $15. Don't dismiss lightly.
5
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
Yellow, Pink And Black Checked Sash And Armbands, Pink Cap
9 1x SOCIAL CIRCLE
PAUL MESSARA & LEAH GAVRANICH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara)
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when favourite; scored a big 4 len win at Quirindi 2yo Hcp February 21 over 1000m defeating Barsandbi with 55.5kg at $1.35. Speedy filly who looks set for a positive return.
10
BRAITH NOCK
Black And Yellow Diamonds, Yellow Cap
10 1x009 QUICK ONYX
TOBY PRACEY
7YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
D M Hanley
At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 10 at Bathurst Ctry Bm58 on August 18 over 1106m, 6 len behind Marvel Man with 57.5kg at $19. Before that 10th of 12 at Dubbo Ctry Bm58 on August 10 over 1100m, 5 len behind Mrs Bull carrying 58.5kg at $18. Must lift.
3
MIKAYLA WEIR
Red, Silver Shamrocks, Black And Silver Diamonds Sleeves, Red And Silver Diamond Cap
11 x908x SUNDAY BELL
NOEL BOLAND
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
T W S Yee & Ms M J Boland
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at this track Ctry Bm58 March 4 over 1100m, soft track; 20 len behind Insightful Award with 56kg at $61. First up last campaign ran last of 9 at this track Bm58 January 30 over 900m, 12 len behind Pride To Follow with 58.5kg at $26. Might need a run or two.
8
JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES
Yellow, Blue Maltese Cross, Black And White Armbands, White Cap
12 648x5 STIORRA
ALAN D SMITH
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
A Smith, Mrs L Bridge, R Blanch & Ms T Craig
Second run back. First-up after three months 5th of 12 at Wyong Bm64 on August 17 over 1100m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Shirvington with 53.5kg at $151. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Tamworth Bm58 on April 1 over 1000m, slow going 5 len behind Super Sioux with 55kg at $26. Strips fitter and not to be underestimated.
9
MS OLIVIA DALTON
Purple, Yellow Epaulettes And Cap