Wyong 25 Jun 2026
GOING: S(6)
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DE BORTOLI WINES MIDWAY BENCHMARK 68 HANDICAP 1300m Track: SOFT 6 Rain (Max: 13) Rail: True. |
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Reasonable tempo with a few going forward, headed by Rebel Rhapsody. TOTOKA (7) demolished a solid field here last start when back in trip over 1200m at this track in BM64 grade. Jumps into the stalking position and can repeat the effort over the extra trip. SAPLING (10) progressive filly who can stamp her authority here in stronger company. Ridden aggressively when three weeks between runs with a tiring fourth over 1300m at Hawkesbury. Gets the gun run with the blinkers going on. Hard to hold out. BROADWAY FOLLIES (8) underrated mare who came from near last on the turn first-up with a slashing fourth over 1200m at Gosford. Comes to hand quickly and gets in light with the claim. Genuine top-three player. KOIOS (3) is starting to hit his straps and winning apprentice retains the ride. Kept finding in the heavy conditions to get the job done in a tight finish over 1250m at Taree. Proven at this level and stays in the calculations. SUGGESTED PLAY: Totoka and Sapling shape as the two leading chances.
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HELLOVA NATURE
KRISTEN BUCHANAN 5YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG 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, C C Dowell, W A Devine, Ms K Dewsnap, J P Devine, B McKay & C Farrah Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Gold Coast Bm65 June 6 over 1200m defeating Bruckheimer with 59.5kg at $3.80. The race before that favourite; won by 2 len at Kembla Grange Bm64 May 9 over 1200m defeating Take The Rap carrying 58kg at $2.80. Don't dismiss in this vein of form. |
2 SHANNEN LLEWELLYN |
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| 2 | 7000x |
DEBELLO
GARY PORTELLI 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG G Portelli, R El Daghl, Bamboo Bloodstock, Mrs B Barker, M R Byrnes, S Debrincat, P J Egger, P Hickman, D J McFadden, W R Sly, Mrs P Thuok, Thunder Racing (Mgr: Mrs C A Winfield), Pickles Equine & Pigeon Racing, J L Bridgement, D Johnson, A Hiscock, Waam Racing, R El Daghl & Mrs M J Egger Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 12 at Newcastle Bm68 April 11 over 1600m, 31 len behind General Soho carrying 60kg at $20. First up last campaign ran last of 7 at Canterbury Bm72 February 20 over 1250m, 8 len behind True To Form carrying 58.5kg at $26. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
1 ANDREW ADKINS |
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| 3 | x3911 |
KOIOS
NACIM DILMI 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng) Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by a head at Taree Bm82 June 5 over 1250m in heavy going defeating What A Rush with 55kg at $6. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.5 len at Kembla Grange Prov Bm68 May 16 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Peleus with 54kg at $7.50. Up sharply in weight and should be right in the mix again. |
9 MITCH STAPLEFORD |
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| 4 | 0x6x6 |
FABRICE
TRACEY BARTLEY 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Ms T A Quinn & Miss E M Quinn Second-up today. Last run 6th of 9 at Illawarra Grange Prov Bm64 on May 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Kosrae with 60kg at $8.50. At only start last preparation ran last in a small field at this track Mid Bm64 on February 21 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Cosmeena carrying 59kg at $4. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two. |
5 M BELL |
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| 5 | x7126 |
REBEL RHAPSODY
NACIM DILMI 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng) Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Taree Winghamcup on June 5 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Full Regalia with 56kg at $4. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 7 at Hawkesbury Mid Bm64 on May 14 over 1400m, slow going head behind Murphilly carrying 60.5kg at $2.80. Has a host of gear changes and don't dismiss. |
11 C REITH |
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| 6 | 511x7 |
BELLEVUE
NACIM DILMI 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng) Second-up. First-up after four months 7th of 9 at Illawarra Grange Prov Bm64 on May 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Kosrae with 59kg at $8. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Taree Mdn-Sw January 2 over 1400m defeating Odaka carrying 57.5kg at $2.70. Need to see another run. |
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| 7 | 49061 |
TOTOKA
PAUL PERRY 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG P Perry, Ms C G Collis, N W Perry, G S Corra, L R Mccarthy & Mrs D M Mccarthy Most recently won by 2 len at this track F&M Bm64 June 7 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Miss Farnan carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. The start before that 6th of 9 at Randwick Kensington Bm64 on May 13 over 1800m, 7 len behind Nasebah carrying 54.5kg at $26. In great order and can keep the momentum going. |
4 LEE MAGORRIAN |
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| 8 | 230x4 |
BROADWAY FOLLIES
KRISTEN BUCHANAN 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG G C Smith, Bungan Street Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: N G Gereaux), A P W Racing No2 (Mgr: A P Walsh), R Flynn, G S Broome, F M Clarke, Mrs W A Moss, R J Rangi, B J Egan & R J Haidle Second run back. First-up after a year 4th of 10 at Gosford Bm64 on June 11 over 1200m, slow going 1.0 len behind Harlex with 56kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on April 5 2025 over 1300m, 2 len behind Alabama Fox carrying 56kg at $4.20. Strips fitter and a bold showing is expected. |
8 OLIVIA CHAMBERS |
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SIZZLER
CRAIG CARMODY 6YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG Ms K E Harding, Ms I Miller, C G B Miller, Mrs C M Johnstone, Mrs C J Mclean, Ms N S Summerhayes, M J Ferguson, Ms V Ferguson, Mrs M S Thornett, Mrs M Scott, C J Dawson, Ms V Green, A N Green, M H Lynch, P B Opie, A J Rochester, J W Kean, Ms D A Arnold, Ms L M Holmes & Dr M J Nelligan Resuming. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 January 31 over 1350m, 3.5 len behind Alabama State carrying 54kg at $151. Previously first up; eighth of 11 at Canterbury 5yo+ Bm72 September 17 over 1250m, 8 len behind Our Queen with 58kg at $91. Might need a run or two. |
10 C LEVER |
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| 10 | 2x544 |
SAPLING
NACIM DILMI 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng) Dual acceptor. Form hard to fault. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Hawkesbury Prov Cl1 on June 4 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Rustemo with 59kg at $2.05. The start before that 4th of 11 at Gosford Midway Bm72 on May 9 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Smashing Time carrying 53.5kg at $9.50. Anticipating sharp improvement with the blinkers being added. |
1 ANNA ROPER |
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| 11 | 95864 |
FINE WINE
GARY PORTELLI 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG G Portelli, G B Morton, Mrs L A Morton, M B Morton, It's A Good 'Orse Racing (Mgr: P Wilkin), P G O'Toole, D Lopez Snr, Mrs L A Harris, T B Harris, G Harvey, J P Morton, J W Wallace, Mrs D Wallace, T W Wallace, Miss H A Wallace & B T Kwan At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track F&M Bm64 on June 7 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Totoka with 57.5kg at $18. The start before that ran second last of 7 at Nowra Cl3 on May 24 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Written By Lucy with 57.5kg at $3.90. Might struggle again. |
3 ALYSHA COLLETT |
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| 12 | 7x063 |
EXECUTIVE DECISION
MARK CROSS 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs A Cross At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Muswellbrook Bm66 on June 12 over 1280m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Andale Andale with 56.5kg at $51. The start before that 6th of 8 at this track Prov Bm68 on April 16 over 1000m, 3 len behind Stratafy carrying 55kg at $101. Not far away lately but looks safely held. |
6 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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