Scone   23 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

MARSH CARNEY WILD HORSE CATCH BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1300m

Track: SOFT 5   Clouds (Max: 19)   Rail: +7m 800m-400m, +5m Remainder.  

Ilovenews and Hibiki Harmony can be prominent. PARIAH ENGAGEMENT (4) improving with racing fourth up and indicated a win was imminent when closing for a game fourth over 1200m at Wyong in BM64 class. Tempo suits and will take holding out. HIBIKI HARMONY (5) game return with the 61.5kg when a fighting second over 1300m at Dubbo. Clearly come back well and doesn't have to improve much to win this. BACKWARD GLANCE (9) ticks a few boxes again from the low draw after shedding her maiden status when scoring over 1300m here. On the quick backup and not to be overlooked. I'M SCARLETT (3) tough mare holding her form in easier company. Gets weight relief again and will be strong late. SUGGESTED PLAY: Pariah Engagement to find winning form.
1 13455 ILOVENEWS
LEE & CHERIE CURTIS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs M G Smith, Ms E Mason, M P Tailby & P Willis
Comes off a 59 day let-up. Last start did the work up front then tired 5th of 11 at Bathurst Cl1-Sw on April 25 over 1800m, 6 len behind Amplify carrying 59kg at $5. The race before that 5th of 16 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on April 5 over 1600m, 4 len behind Monkhana carrying 57kg at $51. Improver from the good gate.
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J PENZA
Black, Pale Blue Checks, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
2 1x267 SMOKE ON THE WATER
JAMES DOBIE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
S Smith, Mrs D K Smith, Miss K E Smith, A T Smith, Ms B R Dalley, A Lauder, J H McIntosh, B L Samsa, O A Samsa, Miss R S Samsa, M Edwards, T Burns, K Rae, J Rae & G J Bell
Most recently 7th of 12 at Muswellbrook Ctry Cl2 on June 1 over 1450m, slow going 5.5 len behind Red Rags To Bulls with 58kg at $2.90. The run before that 6th of 11 at this track Cl2 on May 16 over 1300m, slow going 4.5 len behind Tasoraay with 56kg at $11. Don't dismiss.
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AARON BULLOCK
Royal Blue, White Star, Halves, Collar, Cuffs And Star Cap
3 63x12 I'M SCARLETT
CONNIE GREIG
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 61.0KG
Miss C Greig
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up won by a neck at Moree Pic Trophy May 24 over 950m on a soft track defeating Line Of Law with 70kg at $4.40. Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 11 at Warren Ctry Bm58 on June 2 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Myalaby carrying 59.5kg at $8. Worth thought in this stronger contest.
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SHAE WILKES
Yellow, Purple Stripes, Stars On Sleeves, Star On Cap And Pom Pom
4 8x874 PARIAH ENGAGEMENT
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 60.0KG
Trilogy (Mgr: Mrs M Stenning), C M Roddan, C J Munro, Ms T Turner, J Deaves, G C Harris, Mrs A Harris, Miss A K Harris, DJ And M McGregor (Mgr: Mrs M E McGregor), M Schoormans, K J Dean, Mrs K A Dean, Mrs S E Harrison & M A Johnson
Most recently 4th of 12 at Wyong F&M Bm64 on June 8 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Indefensible with 55kg at $21. The run before that sat on the pace before fading to run last of 7 at Kembla Grange Cl1 on May 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Miss Spacegirl with 56.5kg at $14. Ready to win in this easier contest.
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JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Lime Green, Purple Diagonal Stripe And Star, Cuffs And Cap, Lime Green Peak And Star
5 632x2 HIBIKI HARMONY
BRETT CAVANOUGH
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 59.0KG
Medius Enterprises Pty Ltd (Mgr: G W Lawrence), Ms S Gordon, Miss S E Gordon & A T Gordon
Second run back. First-up after four months 2nd of 13 at Dubbo F&M Bm58 on June 6 over 1300m, slow going 1.2 len behind Missy Moss carrying 61.5kg at $9.50. Previously second-up 4th of 14 at Muswellbrook Ctry Mdn-Sw on October 21 over 1280m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Rose Code carrying 55kg at $41. Further improvement in store.
5
BRAITH NOCK
White, Red Hoops, Yellow Sleeves, Red Cap
6 638x6 WHISPERING CATE
GREGORY MCFARLANE
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
Ms C A Grouse
Second-up. Comes off a 57-day let-up. First-up after two months eased back early on 6th of 11 at Port Macquarie Bm58 on April 27 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Via Vegas carrying 59.5kg at $13. Previously second-up won by a long-neck at Kempsey Bm58 November 8 over 1250m defeating Curracabundi with 58.5kg at $1.90. Has won second up before but looks tested again.
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ROBBIE DOWNEY
Old Gold, Red Crescents And Band
7 95057 BADBOY MCCOY
JAN BOWEN
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs B D Gallaher, J R Gallaher, J R Gallaher, Ms J L Bowen, Ms J Buttenshaw, G B Thode, L D Campbell, D J Grant, A M J Duffy, N W Stig, T Standen, R W Standen, K Woods, EST A D Ekert, Mrs E Ekert, R M Ekert & N T Elliott
Last start 7th of 13 at Muswellbrook Bm58 on June 13 over 1450m, slow going 3 len behind Keep At 'Em carrying 58kg at $21. The run before that 5th of 11 at Dubbo Cge Bm58 on June 6 over 1300m, slow going 4 len behind Hammering Away carrying 58.5kg at $12. Needs to do more.
8
SHANNEN LLEWELLYN
Pink, Lilac Spots, White Sleeves, Lilac Spots, Pink Cap, Lilac Pom Pom
8 67x43 MANAGE THE CYCLE
JEREMY GASK
6YO  BR/BL  GELDING 57.0KG
M J Abdallah
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 10 at Quirindi Bm58 on May 12 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Too Darn Lovely with 57.5kg at $8.50. Second run from a spell came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at this track Ctry Bm58 on June 10 over 1300m, slow going 3.5 len behind Calico Miss with 56kg at $21. Can sneak into the minor money.
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MITCH STAPLEFORD
Light Blue, Lilac Vee And Armbands, Quartered Cap
9 43341 BACKWARD GLANCE
PAUL PERRY
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
P Perry Newton Thoroughbreds Racing (Mgr: H F Newton
At the latest run favourite; won by a head at this track Mdn June 10 over 1300m in soft going defeating Bawnaglen carrying 55kg at $3. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at Newcastle Super Mdn on May 3 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Millie De Lune carrying 55kg at $7. Cam keep the winning momentum going.
2
ANNA ROPER
Navy Blue, Gold Diagonal Halves, Pale Blue Sash
10 72004 CASHBURN
MARK MILTON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
M A Milton & Mrs S A Milton
Comes here off a 31-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Canberra Acton Cl1 on May 23 over 1206m, 3 len behind Christmas Star carrying 54.5kg at $8.50. The start before that 10th of 12 at Goulburn Cl1 on May 8 over 1500m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Cosmeena carrying 56.5kg at $11. Hard to have on recent performances.
9
D DILLON
Gold, Black Lightning Bolt, Black Cap
11 x7228 SMART JAZZ
JEREMY SYLVESTER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
D P Jackson
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track Ctry Bm58 on June 10 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Calico Miss with 56.5kg at $17. The start before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Tamworth Cl3 on May 31 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Whistling Straits carrying 55kg at $13. Prepared to risk in this line-up.
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White, Red Four Leaf Clover, Red And Yellow Checked Sleeves, Navy Blue Cap
12 86685 BEAN ALL OVA
KEVIN DIXON
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
D M Cross
At the latest run 5th of 9 at this track Cl1 on June 10 over 900m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Signatories with 53.5kg at $101. The race before that ran last of 8 at Inverell Cl1 on May 29 over 1100m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Poseidon's Son carrying 55kg at $81. Unlikely to threaten.
4
L P ROLLS
Green, Cerise Sleeves
13 29336 JUST JACKY
THERESA STAIR
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
A J Stair
At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Tamworth Ctry Bm58 on June 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Great Point with 55kg at $11. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Tamworth Bm50 on May 31 over 1000m, slow going 1.75 len behind Sagaponack with 58.5kg at $6.50. Disappointing last time and looks safely held.
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Emerald Green, Stair Racing Logo, Navy Blue And Gold Seams Sleeves And Gold Cap