Port Macquarie   10 Oct 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

FASTPLAST BUILDING SUPPLIES HASTINGS CUP 1500m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 26)   Rail: True.  

Genuine pace with Forecaster finding the front but it won't be a picnic with a few other speedy types engaged. BLACKLIST (5) has been sent to the Mack Griffith stable since scoring a tough win over 2400m at Sandown on 3 September. Bolted in over 1400m earlier in the prep so while fresh this trip is not outside his wheelhouse. AUZSTAR (3) is back in trip after a distant second to the in-form Casino Bear over 1812m here last time. Gets some weight relief today and this distance is more to his liking. Right in the picture. HELLOVA NATURE (9) is going okay in Highways, most recently leading for home before tiring at the end of 1300m at Rosehill. On trial at this trip but if he relaxes in front he can run a cheeky race. FORECASTER (2) dropped out of contention when fresh from a two-month break in a 1400m Rosehill Highway nine days ago. Can improve sharply off that run. Last start Lismore winner INTOXEL (11) should be competitive again at just the fourth run of her campaign. SUGGESTED PLAY: Like Blacklist.
1 80x09 DANISH FORTUNE
JOEL WILKES
8YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
D J McLeod, R B Mashford, G J Mcleod, W J Conlin, Ms N C Punton, B J Stubbs, Ms J Tracy, S G Davison, W Hanlon, D M Linehan, P J Cox, Miss K A Wyatt, Grunters (Mgr: R D C Ward), Making Possible Fortunes (Mgr: J P McIntosh), Ms L A Rushby, P G Davies & Mrs C Wilkes
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 14 at Bathurst Panorama on September 14 over 1300m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Ringarosa carrying 61.5kg at $61. Second run from a spell sat on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 13 at Dubbo Dubbo Cup Mbm86 on September 28 over 1600m, 8 len behind Cristal Clear carrying 55.5kg at $151. This looks a tough task.
10
SHAE WILKES
White, Black Seams, Collar And Cuffs, Gold Sleeves, Black Cap, White Seams
2 24357 FORECASTER
PAUL PERRY
6YO  GR/B  GELDING 59.0KG
P Perry, Belsin Thoroughbreds, M A Davis, Mrs T A Davis, Vintage Green (Mgr: R C De Groot), M W Humphries & B J Humphries
At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 8 at Rosehill Bm72 on October 1 over 1400m, 9 len behind Mawjood carrying 59.5kg at $15. Before that led to the turn then faded 5th of 12 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on August 2 over 1400m, in the wet; 5 len behind Cold Brew with 56kg at $4.60. Don't dismiss as his best form makes him highly competitive.
2
JETT NEWMAN
Yellow, Black Sash, Armbands And Cap
3 2x232 AUZSTAR
MARC QUINN
8YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
P A Colley & Greenhaven Park Stud (Mgr: P A Colley)
Recent form sound. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track Cup Prel on September 28 over 1812m, 5.5 len behind Casino Bear with 61kg at $2.70. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Tuncurry Tunc Cup Mbm82 on September 12 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Lugh carrying 54kg at $31. Honest old campaigner with sound each-way hopes again.
12
AARON BULLOCK
Black And Yellow Diamonds, Black Sleeves, Halved Cap
4 798x7 FULL PRESS
BRETT DODSON
8YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
K J Dodson & C A Thorndike
Second run back. First-up after six months 7th of 10 at Bowraville Bowraville Cup on September 20 over 1370m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Scotland carrying 58kg at $31. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Ballina Ballinacup on January 17 over 1590m, slow going 7 len behind Lord Of Biscay with 55kg at $51. Outclassed.
7
STEPHEN CUMMINS
Dark Blue, Green Maltese Cross, Striped Sleeves, White Cap
5 24711 BLACKLIST
MACK GRIFFITH
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
Sydney Blacklist (Mgr: L M Berger), D F Bourke, J P Oehlers, Mrs T Ham, Rosedale No. 1 (Mgr: R J Wheatley), P Pace, M D Griffith, Lets GEO (r: S W Boatwright), J J Borg, Mrs J M Borg, J J Brown, P N Rees, J Larsen, RL Williams, M O'Brien, N J Groch, Mrs V F Groch, B Frame, P Agostino & A R Fenlon
Returns from a 37-day let-up. At the latest run raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Sandown-Hillside Bm66 September 3 over 2400m defeating Highland Glory carrying 59kg at $3.10. The race before that won by 1.0 len at Bairnsdale Bm58 August 12 over 2200m in soft going defeating More Torque carrying 61kg at $3.10. Freshened up by the new stable - market holds the key.
3
L P ROLLS
Black And White Checks, Purple Sleeves, White Cap
6 104x7 ASHIM
BRETT BELLAMY
8YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
T Leckie, Mrs J A Bellamy, P Leckie, G Atsalakis, R Houston, R Bogeards & C Turpin
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after 13 months got back early 7th of 9 at Lismore Untamed on September 26 over 1210m, 4 len behind Jack Be Lucky with 55kg at $101. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Coffs Harbour Bm82 on June 14 2024 over 1315m, in the wet; 8 len behind Butch'n'bugs with 55kg at $41. Tested in this line-up.
5
J GRISEDALE
White, Black Stripes, Gold Footballs, White Sleeves, Black Cap, Gold Footballs
7 6x137 BELLENTH
KIM WAUGH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
M E Waugh, M A Webster, A W Barrett, M D Shaw, Mrs J Shaw, J C Stewart, Bill Duncan Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: W J Duncan), J E Mahony, M R Lester, Mrs K A Perrett, K G Perrett, Mrs S L Bate & L J Goddard
Last start second last of 8 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on September 27 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Meridiana with 56.5kg at $7. The run before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on September 6 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Denman Star with 56.5kg at $6. SCRATCHED.
8
ANDREW ADKINS
Pink, Lilac Stars And Sleeves
8 3258x BELIEVE SO
FLEUR HENLEY
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
J P King
First-up. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at Doomben Bm70 January 22 over 1630m, 3.5 len behind Banana Slide carrying 57kg at $31. Previously first up; second last of 9 at Ipswich Cl5-Sw September 19 2024 over 1350m, 6 len behind Genetic Freak carrying 60kg at $26. Prefer to see how he returns.
11
R JONES
Orange, White Crown, Hooped Cap
9 x0856 HELLOVA NATURE
KRISTEN BUCHANAN
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
Calibre Racing DN (Mgr: L Halloran-Gould), B A Loomb, B Green, B J McKellar-Moore, Halparcon (Mgr: Ms K Halloran), L Berry, M A Stephenson, P W O'dowd, Ms S Moore, Miss S R Mason, T Mason, A Farley, C C Dowell, G M Moore, K J Moore, W A Devine, Ms K Dewsnap & J P Devine
Last start led to the turn then faded 6th of 8 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on September 27 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Meridiana carrying 53kg at $31. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 14 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on September 13 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind African Daisy with 53kg at $151. Cherry ripe after four runs back and looks beautifully placed here.
1
BENJAMIN OSMOND
Light Blue, White Vee, Calibre Logo, Black Sleeves And Cap, Light Blue Seams
10 0x524 CLAPTONE
JULIE LYNCH
8YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs J A Lynch, P D Lynch, A Cavallaro, C A Favara, N Astrop & S Saxelby
Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 10 at Bowraville Bowraville Cup on September 20 over 1370m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Scotland with 56.5kg at $6.50. Before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Coffs Harbour Bm82 on September 14 over 1315m, slow going 1.2 len behind Prince Of Sorts with 55kg at $71. A few of these have his measure.
13
WINONA COSTIN
Black, Cream Diamonds, Stars Sleeves And Stars Cap
11 6x751 INTOXEL
ANDREW PARRAMORE
6YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
W A Campbell, Mrs K I Campbell & B R Campbell
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at Lismore Ctry Bm58 September 26 over 1310m defeating Got The Smarts carrying 61kg at $4.80. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Grafton Bm66 on September 9 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Midnight Drifter with 57.5kg at $14. Back in form and appeals on an each-way basis.
9
GRANT BUCKLEY
Gold, White Diamond And Sleeves, Gold Armbands And Quartered Cap
12 31225 SUPER SUGOI
MATTHEW SMITH
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
MCS Racing (Mgr: Mrs M A Smith), R Hanmer, A Konig, Ms S J Nuttall, A Sharp, G J P Van Ameyden, P A Wildman, Ms N L Hoolihan, G J Nicol & G J Sharp
Last start 5th of 8 at Kembla Grange Cond Bm68 on September 27 over 1600m, 3 len behind Just Shane carrying 56kg at $4.40. Before that 2nd of 8 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on September 13 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind I've Bean Tryin' with 55kg at $4.20. SCRATCHED.
4
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
Black, Grey Wolf Motif And Sleeves, Black Cap
13 908x4 SEETHING SEB
KAREN OWEN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
A Leopold & Ms L C Leopold
Second run back. First-up after five months made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 14 at Grafton Bm58 on September 30 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Nails And Pride with 62kg at $26. Previously second-up ran last of 13 at Muswellbrook Mwbk Cup on March 28 over 1500m, slow going 6 len behind Lavish Empire carrying 54kg at $201. Others make more appeal.
6
MADELINE OWEN
Navy Blue, Red Vee Yoke, Trident And Cap