Wyong   08 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

AUSTRALIAN OZTAG BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 2000m

Track: Soft 6   Clouds (Max: 15)   Rail: True.  

Ocean Diva to roll forward and dictate terms. MIZELLA (3) fourth up into this and drops in weight from a softer gate after making inroads late when sixth over 1550m at Canterbury. Should get the trip and take a hand in the finish. DE LOUVIERE (7) consistent four-year-old who failed to surrender with the 59kg when slugging it out on the speed to secure second over 2230m at Newcastle. Backs-up quickly and drop in weight helps. FIGHTING MAGNUS (4) raced closer to the pace from the better gate when a most improved second over 1870m at Newcastle. Has good figures at this trip and a repeat of latest keeps him in the contest. STYLEBENDER (10) was a total forgive from the wide gate at Canterbury last start. Don't dismiss. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Mizella.
1 1x064 OWEN COUNTY
NATHAN DOYLE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
T P Giardina, Mrs E M Giardina, Mrs K M Silvestro & Miss D Silvestro
Most recently 4th of 9 at Newcastle Prov Bm68 on May 26 over 1870m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Bengal Boy carrying 60.5kg at $18. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Hawkesbury Mid Bm64 on May 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Ocean Diva carrying 60kg at $16. Hard to entertain.
7
WILLIAM A STANLEY
Light Blue, White V, Royal Blue Sleeves And Cap
2 9x562 WHETU
RICHARD COLLETT
7YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
G D Witters & Mrs M L Witters
At the latest run in a small field at Goulburn Bm64 on May 22 over 2100m, on a wet track; 1.75 len behind Shangri La Impact with 59.5kg at $4.80. The race before that 6th of 9 at Randwick Kensington Bm64 on May 14 over 1800m, in the wet; 12 len behind Rotagilla with 59.5kg at $26. This looks a stern test.
8
BENJAMIN OSMOND
Dark Green And Gold Diagonal Stripes, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
3 1x306 MIZELLA
KIM WAUGH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
B G Black & J D Clague
Useful type. Last start 6th of 9 at Canterbury F&M Bm72 on May 28 over 1550m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Just Feelin' Lucky with 58kg at $51. The race before that second last of 11 at Gosford 3&4yo Bm72 on May 10 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Enter The Dragon with 55kg at $61. Can improve again. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.
6
BRAITH NOCK
Light Blue, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Gold Sleeves And Cap
4 1x802 FIGHTING MAGNUS
BARRY LAWRENCE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R G Devon
Useful type. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Newcastle Prov Bm68 on May 26 over 1870m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Bengal Boy carrying 54kg at $26. The race before that 12th of 14 at Taree Bm58 on May 13 over 1400m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Rathoran carrying 64.5kg at $26. Worth plenty of thought.
2
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
Lime Green, Pink Stripes, Lime Green And Pink Striped Cap
5 x0089 MAJESTIC STYLE
PAUL PERRY
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Blackbird Power Racing (Mgr: G P Kelly)
Most recently 9th of 14 at Canterbury Bm64 on May 28 over 1900m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Kenmare Bay with 59kg at $201. The race before that 8th of 10 at Newcastle Prov Bm64 on April 23 over 1850m, in the wet; 27 len behind Magicon with 59kg at $31. Will need to do a lot more.
1
ASHLEY MORGAN
Light Blue, Black Stars, Stars Sleeves, Star Cap
6 x0213 OCEAN DIVA
JOHN SARGENT
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Topline Thoroughbreds (Mgr: A J Carroll), M Glover, N W Power, Mrs M Bolster, S B Roberts, Mrs L K Clark, J Ryan, B G Gibson, Miss S De Cocq, Mrs J Conlon, Mrs K Pitchford, C J Williams, R R Allsopp, M W Fiechtner, Mrs K A Fiechtner, Mrs M A Carroll, M A Carroll & Mrs M A Carroll
Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on May 27 over 1600m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Hard Pick with 58kg at $7. The run before that won by a head at Hawkesbury Mid Bm64 May 15 over 1600m in soft going defeating Devine Outcast carrying 56kg at $4. Each way player.
7
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Royal Blue, White Topline Logo, Striped Sleeves And Cap
7 23352 DE LOUVIERE
MATTHEW SMITH
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Ronball Syndicate (Mgr: A McGregor), G Alloggia, Mrs P Alloggia, B Austin, R A Caldwell, R Hanmer, Mrs K J Stevenson, A B Tall, Mrs S J Tall & C H M S (Mgr: C McGregor)
Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Newcastle Cl1-Sw on May 26 over 2230m, in the wet; neck behind Bearings carrying 59kg at $8.50. The run before that 5th of 8 at Hawkesbury Cl1-Sw on May 15 over 2000m, slow going 4 len behind Shangri La Impact carrying 59kg at $16. Sure to go well.
5
GRANT BUCKLEY
White, Mauve Checks, Green Sleeves And Cap
8 61431 MILLIE DE LUNE
MATTHEW SMITH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
W Tilley, Allan Duffy (M Allan), G Brown, Bull Bar Racing (G Tacilauskas), R Calman, CHCT Racing (D Tully), G Goulter, G Hayden, Ms J Stevens, J Incher, Jimlee Racing (Ms L Caff), T Leese, P Malone, Sunday Schooners (K McClung),S Newman, Ms N Sanford, G Walker, S Warncken, N Surawski & M Oliver
Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 14 at Canterbury Bm64 on May 28 over 1900m, on rain affected going; 1.5 len behind Kenmare Bay carrying 56kg at $4.20. Before that 4th of 15 at Scone Cl1 on May 16 over 1600m, slow going 0.8 len behind Warrior For Peace with 56.5kg at $14. Capable of taking this out.
3
ALYSHA COLLETT
Green, White V, Sleeves And Cap, Green Pom Pom
9 40033 AVION FURY
PETER GREEN
8YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Almighty Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: B K Ong)
Last start 3rd of 9 at Newcastle Prov Bm68 on May 26 over 1870m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Bengal Boy with 55kg at $14. The race before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 7 at Newcastle Mid Bm64 on May 3 over 1890m, on heavy track; 0.5 len behind General Soho with 55.5kg at $31. Looks tested again.
3
LOUISE DAY
Black And Grey Diamonds, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
10 3x130 STYLEBENDER
KRISTEN BUCHANAN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs M T Kelly
At the latest run got back early 10th of 14 at Canterbury Bm64 on May 28 over 1900m, in the wet; 8 len behind Kenmare Bay carrying 55.5kg at $41. Before that 3rd of 7 at Hawkesbury Mid Bm64 on May 15 over 1600m, slow going neck behind Ocean Diva with 55.5kg at $5. Expect he will make amends.
4
J FORD
White, Maroon Chevrons, Hooped Sleeves, Maroon Pom Pom