Newcastle 12 Apr 2025
GOING: G(4)
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APLAS GROUP BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1850m Track: Good 4 Rain (Max: 23) Rail: True. |
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Solid tempo with Rothrock leading from Alcabeel and Gardenzio. Completely forget the run of FULL METAL JACKET (5) last start in stronger grade. On trial at this trip but with an all-options draw and race fitness is worth following. ALCABEEL (3) has fought right to the line in two recent runs over shorter trips. On pace type approaching peak fitness at a preferred trip. MAGICON (2) looks ready to peak after three runs back, including a real line finder last Saturday. Needs luck in running from a wide gate but has the form to run well against these. ROTHROCK (11) has reliable numbers at this track and trip and should put herself into the race early with the pole draw and a catch-me-if-you-can weight. SUGGESTED PLAY: Full Metal Jacket win. Quinella 5,3,2.
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| 1 | 58894 |
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 Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Tamworth Cup-Prel on April 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Smart Shot carrying 56.5kg at $16. Before that didn't do much in the run home; second last of 10 at Wyong Cond Bm68 on March 12 over 1600m, on heavy track; 14 len behind Oakfield Prince with 57.5kg at $19. Thereabouts last time but looks safely held. |
9 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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| 2 | 7x954 |
MAGICON
TRACEY BARTLEY 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Kooringal Stud (Mgr: A S Lamont), G L Hundy, Ms T A Quinn, S L Croake, J O'neill, A Dobbins, Mrs W L Dobbins, Miss G G Lamont, J C Lamont, Cammello (Mgr: R C Lamont), Mrs J A Lamont, S S Lamont & J Booker Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 16 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on April 5 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Monkhana with 59kg at $26. The run before that 5th of 11 at Wyong Prov Bm64 on March 12 over 1350m, in the wet; 4 len behind Prince Of Sorts with 59.5kg at $6. Ready to show best. |
10 M BELL |
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| 3 | 66x23 |
ALCABEEL
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Australian Chinese Jockey Club Racing 8, Australian Chinese Jockey Club Racing 1, A Bowler, G Fisher, Ms M McQuillan, D Bowden, J Lochore, G Glynn, Ms T Watton, Hahn Racing, Mrs K Gould, Hedley Racing, Mrs Y Bowden, Ms S Freeman-Matthews, Red Hot Saveloys, S Perry, Mrs D Long, N Long & Mrs N Knights Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 10 at Hawkesbury Cl1 on March 8 over 1500m, slow going nose behind Casanova carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. Second run from a spell held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track Cl1 on April 1 over 1500m, on a wet track; 1.1 len behind Rockbarton Angel carrying 58.5kg at $3.90. Likely to feature. |
7 LOUIS-PHILIPPE BEUZELIN |
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| 4 | 315x4 |
ANCIENT EGYPT
WAYNE BROWN 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG M D Keating, Mrs S J Keating & M W Brown Second-up. First-up after three months from last on the turn 4th of 8 at Coonamble Bm 66 Hcp on March 16 over 1600m, 3 len behind Laisvas with 62kg at $16. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Muswellbrook Bm66 on August 22 over 1500m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Behind The Storm with 62kg at $19. Prefer in easier. |
2 WILLIAM A STANLEY |
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| 5 | 35190 |
FULL METAL JACKET
GARY PORTELLI 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs M Stenning Useful type. At the latest run 11th of 14 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on March 22 over 1500m, 4 len behind Inferencia carrying 54.5kg at $16. The run before that second last of 10 at Canberra in the LR Canb Gneas on March 9 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Snow In May carrying 56kg at $17. Nicely placed and is sure to run well. |
3 SHAUN GUYMER |
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| 6 | 408x0 |
WAGGA WAGGA
CIARON MAHER 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Australian Bloodstock, The Lads Of Merewether, L C Tamassy, J Mcdonnell, S A Zunneberg, Shenanigans, Cityshapers, T J Pender, N R Reynolds, A J Blackshaw, D J Mcgrath, The Dream, M A Ferrari, C H Delosa, S G Rielly, M Karam & J Hill Racing, Silver Medal, Just For Fun 7 & Wagga Wagga Second-up. First-up after five months ran last of 12 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on March 18 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Swelter carrying 59kg at $41. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on August 14 over 2100m, head behind My Brothers Keeper carrying 60kg at $4. Prefer in something a little easier. |
5 AARON BULLOCK |
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| 7 | x4515 |
WANDJAD
WAYNE WILKES 5YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Ms J R Baker Dual acceptor. Most recently 5th of 8 at Taree Bm82 on March 25 over 1614m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Veandechance with 55kg at $4.40. The race before that won by a long-neck at Taree Ctry Bm58 February 25 over 1400m defeating Highly Tempted carrying 60kg at $5.50. Shapes up nicely. |
4 SHAE WILKES |
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| 8 | 32421 |
WEBEJAMIN
STEPHEN O'HALLORAN 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Mrs K L Stevenson & G J Stevenson Recent form sound. At the latest run raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.9 len at this track Mid Cl1-Sw March 20 over 1850m defeating Koning with 55kg at $3.60. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at this track Mid Cl1-Sw on March 1 over 1850m, head behind Think We're There carrying 55kg at $5. Big chance on the back of that encouraging effort last time. |
6 KEAGAN LATHAM |
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| 9 | x9535 |
GONE BANANAS
GERALD RYAN & STERLING ALEXIOU 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Arcella Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: P Arcella) Most recently 5th of 12 at this track Cl1 on April 1 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Rockbarton Angel carrying 57.5kg at $31. The run before that got back early 3rd in a small field at Canberra Cl1-Sw on February 21 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Sunshine Law with 57.5kg at $7. Fitness no issue. |
11 J PENZA |
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| 10 | x0156 |
OTIUM
WAYNE WILKES 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Meredith Park (Mgr: Ms S M Woodcock), Ms S M Woodcock, M J Everett & H O Everett Dual acceptor. At the latest run 6th of 8 at Scone Bm66 on March 21 over 1600m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Alpine Kandy carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. The race before that 5th of 9 at Port Macquarie Bm58 on March 3 over 1509m, 2.25 len behind All Hunky Dory carrying 61.5kg at $3.10. Out of form and prepared to risk. |
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| 11 | 73338 |
ROTHROCK
PAUL PERRY 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG P Perry & Blackbird Power Racing (Mgr: G P Kelly) Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Most recently 8th of 11 at this track Mid Bm64 on March 7 over 1500m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Inferencia with 54.5kg at $7.50. The run before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track Prov Bm64 on February 15 over 1880m, 3 len behind Binkou carrying 55kg at $3.10. Looks well placed here and can give a sight. |
1 ANNA ROPER |
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| 12 | 85455 |
STAY TUNED
PAUL & MARTHA CAVE 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Ms M Cave, M Merriman, Mrs S H Castle-Roche, G F Bell, Mrs H J Bell, A J W Bouffler, A J Colquhoun, S P Daly, A J Mcrae, P J Munro, J H O'Connell, R W O'Connell, R J Smith, Mrs C A Wilkins, W A Wilkins & Redbank North Pty Ltd (Mgr: J Middleton) Last start got back early 5th of 8 at this track Bm64 on April 1 over 1890m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Tenniel carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Before that settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on March 18 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Our Uptown Girl with 55.5kg at $11. Hard to have on recent performances. |
8 A CALDER |
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| 13 | 16x85 |
SPECIAL DAY
PAUL PERRY 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Blackbird Power Racing (Mgr: G P Kelly) & S Heppenstall Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 8th of 12 at this track F&M Bm68 on March 7 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Elba with 53.5kg at $61. Second-up eased back early on 5th of 10 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Bm58 on March 24 over 1300m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Bertie carrying 60kg at $12. May need one more. |
7 ZAC WADICK |
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| 14 | 05757 |
CARING LASS
MATTHEW SMITH 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG Mrs S Paull Most recently 7th of 13 at Goulburn Bm74 on March 23 over 1600m, 4 len behind The Right Rein with 55kg at $19. The run before that 5th of 8 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on March 4 over 1600m, slow going 2 len behind Satness carrying 55kg at $7.50. Finds a nice race this time and looks hard to beat. |
4 LOUISE DAY |
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