Newcastle 23 Aug 2025
GOING: H(10)
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TOUGH MUDDER HUNTER VALLEY SEPT PROVINCIAL BENCHMARK 68 HANDICAP 1250m Track: Heavy 10 Rain (Max: 19) Rail: +9m Entire. |
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Scissor Me Timbers to take charge ahead of Mr Rock It at a strong tempo. THUNDERING SOUL (6) handles all conditions and two runs from a long break have been all business. Will spot them a start but looks ready for a peak performance here. MR ROCK IT (3) is an all-seasons horse who has the alley to push forward early. Track and trip stats are fair and could easily be one of the last few standing. OAKFIELD DUKE (4) is much better than his two most recent runs and is a three-time heavy track winner. Gate three gets him another ticket in. SCISSOR ME TIMBERS (11) is a real swimmer who boxed on well from off the front rows last time out. Drawn to sail into the race whenever the rider says go. SUGGESTED PLAY: Thundering Soul win.
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AFRICAN DAISY
JASON DEAMER 7YO BAY MARE 61.0KG Dynamic Syndications Racing (Mgr: D Watt), S Loane, S Troughton, Mrs A Woollett, P Woollett, D Robinson, J Breslin, W Muller, M Annabel, K Phillips, Dr M Purcell, B Ramsey Family (Mgr: B Ramsey), D Hughes, J Warton & J Murphy & S J Crooks Dual acceptor. Most recently ran last in a small field at Rosehill F&M Bm78 on August 2 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Sunshine Law carrying 57kg at $12. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at Rosehill Midway Bm72 July 5 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Equilibrist with 56kg at $10. Draws out again but represents a major threat. |
10 MOLLIE FITZGERALD |
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| 2 | 46631 |
LOS PADRES
MITCHELL BEER 5YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG M Beer, M Hawke, M Avis, B Spangler, Buku Racing (W G Churchill), H Coy, Ms T Thomas, Parkwood Racing (B Walker), A Goates, R Charlton, S Petrovski, Tin Roof Racing (D Stefanopoulos), L Jobson, S White, M Buckley, B Robinson, West Thunder Buddies (S Priddle), Crossbet (C Brown), B Banks & D Phillips Dual acceptor. Form hard to fault. Last start won by a neck at Kembla Grange Prov Bm68 August 1 over 1200m in the wet defeating Cryptonic with 58.5kg at $5.50. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Wyong Bm64 on July 5 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind True Amor with 57.5kg at $16. More weight here but rates highly again. |
9 RORY HUTCHINGS |
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| 3 | 32313 |
MR ROCK IT
ROBERT & LUKE PRICE 6YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG S J Dickerson, R J Price, W G Watkins & Colac's Bakers Dozen (Mgr: J M Rippon) Form hard to fault. At the latest run sat on the pace when 3rd of 7 at Kembla Grange Prov Bm68 on August 1 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2.75 len behind Los Padres carrying 60.5kg at $5.50. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at Kembla Grange Bm64 July 17 over 1000m defeating Xanadu Miss carrying 58kg at $2.70. Among the chances and expected to run well. |
4 HOLLY DURNAN |
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| 4 | 91270 |
OAKFIELD DUKE
KRIS LEES 7YO GREY GELDING 60.0KG B Mackenzie Last start second last of 13 at Coffs Harbour Dan Baker on August 1 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Sammy Conquers All with 59.5kg at $14. The run before that second last of 8 at Canterbury Bm72 on July 9 over 1250m, on a wet track; 13 len behind Hanau carrying 60kg at $11. Comes into this in ordinary form. Can turn it around. |
2 AARON BULLOCK |
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CRYPTONIC
JASON ATTARD 5YO BROWN HORSE 59.0KG Ms L K Keegan-Attard, Miss C M Burke, D Anderson, L E Barlow, C Drabsch, T Gilbert, D J Grant, B A Jones, A L Kirkwood-Scott, G Koorey, D M Lyons, S Mathieson, L Milne, A J Modde, D R Sanson, Mrs J S Willis & J R Stephenson Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after six months 2nd of 7 at Kembla Grange Prov Bm68 on August 1 over 1200m, on rain affected going; neck behind Los Padres carrying 58kg at $2.70. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Hawkesbury Cg&E Bm64 on November 28 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Sumo Star with 58.5kg at $5.50. Looks hard to beat. |
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THUNDERING SOUL
KRIS LEES 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG JDG Van Doorn, Redbank North Pty Ltd (Mgr: J Middleton), J B Stephen, Mrs C M Carmody, T J I Boyd, N Mitchell, M Mitchell, M Priest, 2 Good Men (Mgr: J R Purcell), P Webster, M F Campbell, P Campbell & L Adams Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up got back early 6th of 12 at Gosford Cg&E Bm64 on July 10 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Straand Beauty carrying 59kg at $9.50. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track Bm64 on August 14 over 1250m, on a wet track; 1.3 len behind Frontex carrying 59kg at $7.50. Sure to prove hard to beat. |
8 A GIBBONS |
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DIVINE BENE
ADAM DUGGAN 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG It's Not Easy (Mgr: L A Salvador), D R Ridge, P M O'Shea, K Martin, A J Russell, D King, D Lom, E T Avramides, Mrs V King, G Giles, L Hodge, S A Foster, D E Atkinson, C Ferrari, C Parke & T A Cooper Dual acceptor. Most recently favourite; won by 3.5 len at this track Prov Bm68 August 9 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Close Encounter with 54kg at $1.75. The race before that failed to make an impression; 7th of 9 at Warwick Farm 4yo+ Bm72 on July 2 over 1400m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Travolta carrying 54.5kg at $10. Talented type who is expected to run well again. |
2 MITCH STAPLEFORD |
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OUTAKANDY
JAKE HULL 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG S P Ruse, Quintet 5, M M Morris, S Upton, J Kirkham, Mrs J Ruse, B Savage, M Savage, Underground Dogs, J Reid, D J Burns, Mrs K M Murphy, R P Sattler, B Meikle, D J Smith, T Staunton & P G Ruse Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on July 20 over 1100m, 7 len behind Against The Law with 58kg at $16. Second run from a spell eased back early on 6th of 11 at Muswellbrook Bm74 on August 12 over 1000m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Manage The Cycle with 58kg at $31. Struggling to make an impact lately and others appeal more. |
7 KEAGAN LATHAM |
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ORTHIES
GREGORY MCFARLANE 4YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG K J Orth Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after two months won by 0.5 len at Gosford Cg&E Cl1 July 19 over 1200m in soft going defeating Harlex carrying 57.5kg at $7. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Hawkesbury Mid Cl1 on April 5 over 1100m, slow going 1.5 len behind Flying Embers with 56kg at $9.50. Harder here though and looks safely held. |
12 ROBBIE DOWNEY |
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REBEL RHAPSODY
NACIM DILMI 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng) Second-up. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after six months favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Tamworth Mdn July 18 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Xerxes carrying 60.5kg at $2.40. Previously second-up 3rd of 14 at Hawkesbury Mid Mdn on November 21 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Duck Egg Blue with 56.5kg at $81. Obviously a lot harder and the ratings say he won't be competitive. |
6 M BELL |
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| 11 | 17472 |
SCISSOR ME TIMBERS
MITCHELL BEER 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG M Beer, N Foot, D Strehlau, Mrs C Hills, A Stephens, J G Kendler, Mrs H M Kendler, J F Moss, D latif, Let it Ride Syndicate (Mgr: M Morris), J Pauletto, Ms C Croughan, A Hammond, S J Knight, Liberty Racing (Mgr: D J Keast), JMAL Racing (Mgr: M J Radnedge), S Frenkel, T Gale, Ms C E Petch & M F Gray At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 7 at Kembla Grange Prov Bm68 on August 7 over 1400m, on a wet track; 3 len behind The Extreme Cat with 56.5kg at $5. Before that led to the turn then faded 7th of 9 at Moruya Cl3 on July 21 over 1020m, slow going 5.5 len behind Princeston carrying 60kg at $4. Place prospects again. |
3 MOLLIE FITZGERALD |
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RIVER PAT
KIM WAUGH 5YO B/BR MARE 55.0KG Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), Dr A L Attebo, S Werrett, I Werrett, B N P Werrett, A D Allan, Mrs J V Allan, W W Allan & L R Allan Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last start 6th of 9 at Wyong Bm64 on July 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Burj carrying 57.5kg at $9. The start before that 5th of 11 at this track Prov Bm64 on July 12 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Just In Time carrying 58kg at $8. Likely to measure up. |
5 D DILLON |
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| 13 | 95711 |
KING CHARLES
ANTHONY MOUNTNEY 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG A M Barry & Mrs N Barry Dual acceptor. Most recently came from midfield and won by a nose at Kembla Grange Cg&E Bm64 August 7 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Mirra Impact carrying 55kg at $9.50. The run before that came from midfield and won by 0.7 len at Wagga Riverside Bm58 August 4 over 1065m in heavy going defeating Getty with 59kg at $9. Likely to run around at long odds and deservedly so. |
11 WINONA COSTIN |
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JUST ONE LOOK
JOHN COOPER 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG J T Cooper & Ms P A Cooper Dual acceptor. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Tamworth Bm58 on August 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Savoca with 56.5kg at $21. The start before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at Kempsey Bm58 Cl2+ on July 28 over 1250m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Mission To Win with 57.5kg at $6. Will need further improvement to trouble these. |
1 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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