Port Macquarie 26 Apr 2026
GOING: S(7)
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MC DIRTWORX BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1500m Track: Soft 7 Rain (Max: 22) Rail: True. |
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Solid tempo with Ken'ker leading from Nikody's Binks and Nay Pee Cee. SPANDEX (3) returns from a let-up after struggling in four runs back. Since fitted with the two searching trials and deserves another chance in this easier contest. Like the little reboot heading here and like the race that he finds. Very winnable stuff. STERN DISPUTE (7) is an improving gelding who was a month between runs with a plugging fifth over 1300m at Wyong. Steps up in journey today and brings the right figures to play a leading role in softer company. KEN'KER (2) has been okay in latest couple and goes into the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Spandex off the little reset.
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MONARCH EXPRESS
JORDAN LEE 4YO BR/BL GELDING 61.0KG B E Kee & Ms P Toland Most recently 5th of 11 at Grafton Cl2 Bm62 on April 7 over 1408m, 3.5 len behind Fiction Society carrying 57kg at $9. The run before that 5th of 9 at Ballina Bm82 (81) on March 23 over 1590m, on heavy track; 13 len behind Resurrected with 55kg at $15. Fully tested again. |
3 GRADY SPOKES |
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| 2 | 10024 |
KEN'KER
DALE WAGSTAFF 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Flyby Racing (Mgr: Ms R L Bolton) Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 8 at Hawkesbury Cg&E Bm64 on April 14 over 1400m, 3 len behind Viewpoint carrying 55kg at $21. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track Bm50 on March 28 over 1512m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Super Jaie carrying 61.5kg at $4. Must come into consideration over this longer journey. |
11 P GRAHAM |
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SPANDEX
SCOTT ASPERY 4YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG Endeavour Bloodstock (Mgr: S Aspery), A D Betros, Kingsway Champions (Mgr: C J Mcleod), Kingsway Bloodstocks (Mgr: P Krahe) & Kingsway Thoroughbreds (Mgr: M J Brown) Comes here off a 54-day let-up. Last start ran last of 9 at Taree Cl3 on March 3 over 1250m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Love Child with 56.5kg at $8. Before that 5th of 9 at this track Cl3 on February 8 over 1509m, 6 len behind Steely Girl carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. Returns from a let-up with the two trials, each way. |
8 J PENZA |
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AUTUMN MISS
MATTHEW DUNN 5YO B/BR MARE 59.0KG Mailbag Travessia (J Rayner), J Racing (J Klason), G Frilingos, A Ryan, Jest (E Wiliams), W Balke, S Wolfe, Big Bets (A Marsh), B Fitzgerald, Silver Donut Racing (C Kirkwood), Ms B McGavin, Mrs S Rodda, M Kiely, A D'Mello, C Baptiste, PROVIDENCE (Ms H Sparrow), Mrs J Allard, S Arstall & G Jones Last start 4th of 11 at Grafton Ctry Bm58 on April 7 over 1608m, 1.0 len behind Lady Alabama with 59.5kg at $7.50. The run before that second last of 13 at Ipswich Bm60 on March 20 over 1666m, 10 len behind Propose carrying 57.5kg at $21. Tested again from the awkward gate. |
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CRATHIE KIRK
KRIS LEES 3YO BROWN FILLY 59.0KG E C Throsby, Vinery Stud (Mgr: P C Orton), Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett) & C H Madden Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 3rd of 9 at this track F&M Cl1 on March 24 over 1200m, slow going 1.4 len behind Shoutaboutit with 58.5kg at $1.80. Last start 3rd of 8 at Newcastle Prov Cl1 on April 11 over 1500m, head behind Bondi Blossom carrying 54.5kg at $2.50. Poorly drawn and place prospects look best. |
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NAY PEE CEE
GREGORY MCFARLANE 5YO BR/BL GELDING 59.0KG P Criniti Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up eased back early on 5th of 7 at Wyong Prov Cl1 on March 28 over 1350m, slow going 5.5 len behind Olivia Twist with 55kg at $81. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Gosford Cl1 on April 9 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Serpico carrying 55kg at $41. Place prospects look best. |
7 L P ROLLS |
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| 7 | 3185 |
STERN DISPUTE
KRIS LEES 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Australian Bloodstock(L Murrell), J Compton, A Watts, Butter Wheel(G Wheeler), C Allen, Evaren Racing(M Evans), G Chesher, C Hurle, L Maloney, R Moore, M Kendall, Only Foals Rush In(A Pratten), G Paterson, A Lawler, Maitland Mustangs(A Boyle), S Lewis, P Murphy, Fremia Racing & Mrs W Caddey Most recently 5th of 8 at Wyong Cl1 on April 4 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Easiest Choice with 56kg at $21. The start before that 8th of 11 at Tamworth Cl1 on March 2 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Ichika with 57.5kg at $7. Nicely placed and will relish the extra trip. |
6 JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE |
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BATTLEDANCE
JULIE LYNCH 6YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG P D Lynch & Mrs J A Lynch At the latest run 6th of 14 at Taree Ctry Bm58 on April 9 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Whiskers carrying 58.5kg at $7. The run before that 5th of 11 at this track Bm50 on March 28 over 1208m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Blue Dane with 62.5kg at $5. Hard to have. |
9 JENNY DUGGAN |
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WHISKERS
PAUL KELLY 4YO B/BR MARE 58.0KG D G Callaughan, Mrs P L Callaughan, Miss B Callaughan, B Callaughan & D J Schubert At the latest run won by a long-neck at Taree Ctry Bm58 April 9 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Aye Aye Skipper with 56kg at $18. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 11 at Taree Cl1-Sw on March 10 over 1600m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Ngunnawal with 57kg at $26. Hard to hold out from the low draw. |
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O'BRITZELLE
KRIS LEES 3YO BR/BL FILLY 56.0KG Australian Bloodstock, Diamonds In The Rough, BM Richardson, Silver Toes Racing, Horses And Cards Racing, Gone Rogue Racing, GA Pride, BJ Munday, CR Braithwaite, W Leong Mun, GR Dyer, Mrs M Johnston, MD Jackson, JA Mccoy, Ocassio, K Thomas, J Allen, EM Capaldi, The Wounded Goat & AI Smith Third-up today. First-up won by 2.25 len at Taree Mdn March 10 over 1250m on a rain affected track defeating Prize Witness carrying 55.5kg at $3.80. Last start second last of 11 at Muswellbrook Bm58 on April 6 over 1450m, on a slow track; 18 len behind Oakfield Alaska carrying 56.5kg at $26. Can run on late from the sticky gate. |
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TIME RULER
CARLOS ANTONIO 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG C Antonio Most recently 4th of 11 at Scone Ctry Bm58 on April 13 over 1400m, 6 len behind Chestime carrying 56kg at $31. The start before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 14 at Taree Ctry Bm58 on April 9 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Whiskers with 53kg at $14. Not showing enough. |
5 ANNA ROPER |
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SHELLEY'S LOOKOUT
JOHN A SPRAGUE 4YO BR/BL MARE 55.0KG J A Sprague, S D Reeman, Mrs K M Reeman, LD Prior, J Fisher, M E Lyons, S G Powell, R A Watson, K J Hogg, L Hogg, T R Nelson & Mrs K L Sprague Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 2nd of 9 at this track F&M Cl1 on March 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Shoutaboutit carrying 55.5kg at $31. Second-up from last on the turn 6th of 11 at Taree F&M Bm58 on April 21 over 1262m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Coco Dreaming with 57.5kg at $26. Will not find this easy. Will need to do a bit more. |
4 LEE MAGORRIAN |
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NIKODY'S BINKS
PETER CHEERS 3YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG P Cheers & Mrs B Cheers At the latest run sat on the pace before fading second last of 14 at Taree Ctry Bm58 on April 9 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Whiskers with 55.5kg at $21. The run before that second last of 12 at Armidale Ctry Cl1 on March 29 over 1100m, 8 len behind Mad Harry with 55kg at $51. Hard to get excited about. |
10 R SPOKES |
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ULTIMATE REIGN
ANNETTE LEE 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG T J Higgins & A M Lee Last start 6th of 12 at Tuncurry Bm50 on April 18 over 1305m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Bondi Prophet carrying 55.5kg at $61. The start before that eased back early on 9th of 14 at Taree Ctry Bm58 on April 9 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Whiskers carrying 52kg at $151. Looks tested again. |
2 KACIE ADAMS |
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ARGERICH
PETER CHEERS 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Mrs B Cheers & P Cheers Dual acceptor. Returns from a 33-day let-up. Last start 4th of 8 at this track Cl1-Sw on March 24 over 1800m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Highland Hustle carrying 54kg at $21. The race before that raced on the pace before fading ran last of 11 at this track Bm58 on March 16 over 1812m, 8 len behind Alabama Girl with 56kg at $101. Has to lift a bit more to play a significant role. |
1 HOLLIE HULL |
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