Wyong 20 Dec 2025
GOING: G(4)
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KARBEN GUTTER GUARD SUPPLIES CONDITIONAL BENCHMARK 68 HANDICAP 1200m Track: GOOD 4 Rain (Max: 26) Rail: +3m Entire. |
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Slick pace with Zoe Shark finding the front but it won't be a picnic with a few other speedy types engaged. SHOW BUSINESS (7) dominated a mare's Class 1 over this distance at Kembla two back. Started favourite at Canterbury on the back of that effort but was a shade disappointing although early interference didn't help. Worth another chance back in this company. PUERTO BANUS (2) enjoyed a drop in grade and a 32-day let-up when an eye-catching second last time out over today's course and distance. Perfectly drawn and this doesn't look quite as testing so he is a huge chance. EQUILIBRIST (3) gets a pass mark for his midfield finish first-up over 1250m at the Kensington track. Yet to place in four first-up runs but has better second-up stats so a spike in form is anticipated. CAN'T TOUCH THIS (8) has led all the way to win two of her last three, both over six furlongs and most recently at Gosford. Rarely puts two good runs together but don't take her lightly. ORYX (6) is best of the others over a slightly longer trip today at the third run back. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Show Business and Puerto Banus.
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FORMAL
NATHAN DOYLE 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Calibre Racing WV (Mgr: L Halloran-Gould), K Steinkellner, G Morris, P Sheather, J Brennan, A Kay, D & A Thoroughbreds (Mgr: A Kay), GKB Horsepower Hub (Mgr: G Osborn), Ms J Portelli, M Carroll, D Lavars, Fots Racing (Mgr: A Smith), G Wright, J Rodgers, J Mckellar, Prebblebrook & O Thomas At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Warwick Farm 3&4yo Bm72 on December 3 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Swordplay carrying 57.5kg at $11. The run before that 4th of 8 at Doomben Nmw on November 15 over 1110m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind She's Exotic with 58kg at $5.50. Not going well enough. In the money recently and should give a good account once again. |
7 BENJAMIN OSMOND |
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PUERTO BANUS
PAUL PERRY 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Ms C G Collis At the latest run 2nd of 7 at this track Prov Bm68 on December 10 over 1200m, neck behind Confess Our Dreams with 60.5kg at $11. Before that second last of 13 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on November 8 over 1300m, 6 len behind Oakfield Jupiter with 56.5kg at $31. Back in form and will take plenty of beating despite the big weight. |
3 LEE MAGORRIAN |
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EQUILIBRIST
KERRY PARKER 5YO BR/BL GELDING 60.0KG Bylong Park (Mgr: R H Johnston) & A Bojahr Second run back. First-up after five months 6th of 10 at Randwick Kensington 5yo+ Bm64 on December 5 over 1250m, 4 len behind Off The Press carrying 59kg at $31. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Gosford Cl1 on April 10 over 1600m, slow going 1.0 len behind Eclair Awesome with 56.5kg at $26. Always improves second-up and in this company can feature prominently. |
4 REBECCA BRONETT PRAG |
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STRATIFIED
MACK GRIFFITH 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG M D Griffith, A J Marshall, Mrs A Hayes, D P Ure, P N Rees, R A Marshall, M Coleman, P A Marshall, N R Willson, K J Brooks, B M Brooks, A C Willson & B J Walton At the latest run rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd in a small field at Mudgee Mudgee Sprint on December 5 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Saratoga Power with 58.5kg at $6. The race before that won by a neck at Warren Club Sprnt November 9 over 1200m defeating Life's A Party with 57.5kg at $4.80. Up in grade but not out of contention. |
1 MITCH STAPLEFORD |
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ZOE SHARK
PAUL PERRY 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 60.0KG Blackbird Power Racing (Mgr: G P Kelly), S Heppenstall, M Miller, C Borsato, T Russell, N L Bailey, A Bell, P R McKay, Ms N M Parsons, Mrs B E Pes, Mickey Box Racing (Mgr: J Box), C S Bunyoung & A Wales Most recently second last in a small field at Gosford Cond Bm68 on December 4 over 1100m, 2 len behind Still Alice with 60.5kg at $14. The start before that 3rd of 8 at Muswellbrook Bowmansprt Bm85 on November 4 over 900m, 3 len behind Saratoga Power with 58kg at $6. Genuine mare who is a must for the exotics. |
5 SHANNEN LLEWELLYN |
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ORYX
RICHARD LITT 7YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG M W Griffiths, Mrs C A D'silva, J Hull, J J O'Connor, M K Holton, Phil Bishop, K Folkard, J J Sargent, G Singh, Mrs M F Dwyer, Ms N King, Miss J King, L Boas-Bartlett, G Burns, Mrs M A Griffiths, J Griffiths, Mrs B Ferlazzo & P J Kernan Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Gosford Bm64 November 22 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Gold Lover carrying 59kg at $4. Second-up ran last in a small field at Gosford Cond Bm68 on December 4 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Still Alice carrying 59kg at $2.30. Has to be included. |
12 M BELL |
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SHOW BUSINESS
MATTHEW SMITH 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG MCS Racing (Mgr: Mrs M A Smith), N Clancy, Mrs J L Eddelbuttel, M J Eddelbuttel, N V Hancock, Ms K E Harding, B T Hardy, S W Hardy, Ms A Hird, J Hunt, A Jamieson, Mrs G Konar, L A Noronha, S Lynch, M B O'Toole, Mrs A Reid & D J Woolley Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 8 at Canterbury 3&4yo Bm64 on November 28 over 1250m, 2.25 len behind Tasoraay carrying 56kg at $3.40. The start before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 len at Kembla Grange F&M Cl1 November 15 over 1200m defeating Matchsticks with 57.5kg at $4.60. Major player back at the provincials. |
9 MOLLIE FITZGERALD |
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CAN'T TOUCH THIS
MATTHEW SMITH 4YO B/BR MARE 56.0KG MCS Racing (Mgr: Mrs M A Smith), Aston Bloodstock (Mgr: W J Mula), Mrs R J Mula, A P Ritchie, D Franklin, S Reid & T Leckie Last start won by a nose at Gosford Bm64 November 22 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Senshi with 56.5kg at $9. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 13 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on November 4 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Smashing Time carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. A bit diamonds or rocks but on her day she can win this. |
8 KEAGAN LATHAM |
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XTRA APPROVAL
TONY BALL 7YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG Mrs B A Ball, K J Ball, M A Ball, Mrs J Haisell, J C Haisell, Mrs R M Haisell & G R Haisell Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Gosford Cg&E Bm64 August 29 over 1200m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Bartolf with 59.5kg at $41. First up last campaign fifth of 10 at this track Cg&E Bm64 April 3 over 1200m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Metallic Ruler carrying 55.5kg at $61. Will improve on what he does here. |
11 SHAE WILKES |
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MAJESTUOSO PHOENIX
CIARON MAHER 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L Murrell), Ballylinch Stud, E Anastasi, S Foster, D Grasso, Mrs K Porter, Deg Racing, D Toohey, Mrs T Toohey, H Toohey, Mrs J Toohey, A Willoughby, F Fairthorne, Loftus Park, Esquin, Ursino Racing, J Lovett, Gully Racing, Calcutta Kings & M Howlin Second-up. First-up after seven months 6th of 10 at Hawkesbury Cg&E Bm64 on November 27 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Big Papa with 57.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Goulburn Cg&E Cl1 on April 28 over 1000m, on a slow track; head behind Power Smash carrying 60kg at $14. Can improve and is worth an each-way ticket. |
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BONJOUR MADAME
MARK MINERVINI 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Minervini Racing, Miss K E Osborne, G J Thompson, Miss C Sheather, G Trenham, M Hooton, Fun Forwhite, Barbarian Racing, P A Jamieson, Ms C E Petch, R A Gurr, B Dal Zotto, Mrs I Dal Zotto, M Gregorio, I Morley, G Fitton, G Alexandrou & H K Walzl Comes here off a 48-day let-up. Last start 5th of 7 at Muswellbrook Bm66 on November 2 over 1500m, slow going 5.5 len behind Hibiki Harmony carrying 58kg at $8. The run before that 7th of 10 at Hawkesbury F&M Bm64 on October 16 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Maid Of Moolah carrying 60kg at $16. Has ability but off a seven-week let-up may be a run short. |
2 C REITH |
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QUEEN BESS
KYLIE GAVENLOCK 5YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG Ms K E Harding, Ms I Miller, Mrs M S Thornett, Mrs M O Scott, Ms L M Holmes, Ms D A Arnold, Mrs C M Johnstone, P R Johnstone, C J Dawson, J W Kean, Dr M J Nelligan, Ms N S Summerhayes, C G B Miller, M J Ferguson & Ms V Green Second run back. First-up after seven months 3rd in a small field at Gosford Cond Bm68 on December 4 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Still Alice carrying 53.5kg at $11. Previously second-up second last of 9 at this track Bm64 on February 27 over 1200m, 5 len behind Money Team with 55.5kg at $20. Hasn't won in ages but that last effort was encouraging. |
10 WINONA COSTIN |
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