Port Macquarie 18 May 2026
GOING: H(10)
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CARLTON DRY BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1106m Track: HVY10 Rain (Max: 19) Rail: +3m Entire. |
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Small field but expecting a genuine tempo with plenty of pace engaged. Just the six runners but all are at single-figure odds. SALMA'S STAR (8) has been safely held in her two runs this time in work, both at the provincials. Lightly raced filly who should be cherry ripe now and faces a mediocre field so she gets her chance. JEWELS STATEMENT (2) opened this prep with a couple of decent efforts then was too bad to be true at Taree most recently. Given a four-week break and gets to her pet distance today. Can bounce back without surprising. THE LUPERCAL (4) was six weeks between runs when a slogging third in heavy going over 1005m at Coffs Harbour last start. Sure to be thereabouts again. STIORRA (12) has only won two races but both have been on heavy tracks, most recently just nine days ago at Tuncurry. Up in grade but the conditions bring her right into calculations. MAGNOLIA JEWEL (10) has showed pace at all three runs this prep but failed to finish off. Less pressure today over a bit more ground so can improve. SUGGESTED PLAY: Salma's Star on top.
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| 1 | 71x50 |
SNOW FALCON
SHANE EVERSON 6YO B/BR MARE 63.0KG S P Everson, D Kuhl, Ms K J Moran, G A Powell, D R Wiblen & Mrs H V Moran Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Comes off a 41 day let-up. First-up 5th of 7 at Ballina Bm66 on March 23 over 1000m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Kyogle Kid with 60kg at $5.50. Second run from a spell from last on the turn ran last of 11 at Grafton Bm82 on April 7 over 1005m, 4 len behind Eagle Hawk Star with 55kg at $41. Not out of contention. |
1 LIBERTY SMYTH |
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| 2 | 7x270 |
JEWELS STATEMENT
SAMANTHA MCGUREN 5YO BAY MARE 62.0KG Ms S McGuren, C T Pearce, Mrs M L Nelson, Mrs L Thompson, J Hartcher, P J Nelson, Mrs H Maguire, Mrs C McGuren, J Ensbey, Mrs T McGuren, D Harrison, Mrs M falls, Lawrence Links (Mgr: Miss R Byrne), N A Falls, N Hartcher, J Gorman & T Hyland Last start second last of 12 at Taree Bm66 on April 21 over 1007m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Albanian Star with 56.5kg at $8.50. The start before that 7th of 11 at Grafton Bm82 on April 7 over 1005m, 1.75 len behind Eagle Hawk Star carrying 52kg at $3.90. Better placed today and can improve sharply. |
4 MS OLIVIA DALTON |
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| 3 | 5759x |
MANWE
REBECCA DUNN 5YO B/BR GELDING 61.0KG G K Harris, AHT Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: A H Tighe), Robert Willis Bloodstock (Mgr: R S Willis), Pryde Racing (Mgr: M Pryde), A J Falk, Healey Bloodstock (Mgr: D Healey), Ms K Mailer, Main Beach (Mgr: D J Fahey), Mrs E J Riordan & M B Smith First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Newcastle Prov Bm64 March 12 over 1400m, 14 len behind Benamera with 55kg at $41. Previously first up; fifth of 7 at Gosford Cg&E Bm64 February 5 over 1100m, 5 len behind Ferinzo with 56.5kg at $101. SCRATCHED. |
10 AARON BULLOCK |
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| 4 | x3603 |
THE LUPERCAL
DAVID CAMPBELL 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG Ms F J Rodwell & I P Cook Last start set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 9 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Cl3 on May 8 over 1005m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Boambee Beach with 56.5kg at $10. The start before that ran last of 12 at Armidale Bm66 on March 29 over 1100m, 13 len behind Concoction with 56kg at $12. Well in after the claim and looks a sound each-way hope. |
5 GRACE PALMER |
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| 5 | 82x28 |
ZEDARI
JAKE HULL 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG JJOC Pty Ltd (Mgr: J J O'Connor) Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at Taree Cl2 Bm62 on April 9 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Cutting Edge carrying 59kg at $3.40. Last start failed to make an impression; second last of 9 at Coffs Harbour Bm58 on April 24 over 1000m, in the wet; 6 len behind Wanjina Rose with 59.5kg at $5.50. SCRATCHED. |
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| 6 | 472x4 |
WHISPERING RUPERT
GREGORY MCFARLANE 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG Ms C A Grouse Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after two months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Gosford Prov Cl1 on April 25 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Charlina carrying 56kg at $31. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Tuncurry Bm58 on December 8 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Oh Deer carrying 60.5kg at $21. SCRATCHED. |
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GLAM
MATTHEW DUNN 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 59.0KG Viva Racing (Mgr: M S Lowe), I J Corazzol, R E Beckerman, The People's Princess (Mgr: S Bowrey), S P O'Neil, E C Malouf, J Malouf, J O Malouf, D B Mayo, P L Trevaskis, A Hartley, D Barrett, D O'Neill, D Vaughan, J Saleh, C A Ross, M Lacey, M P Hanrahan & M J Lipping Returns from a 37-day let-up. Most recently won by 0.7 len at Ballina Cl1 April 11 over 1260m on a soft track defeating Cianwood City with 57.5kg at $3.20. Before that didn't do much in the run home; 6th of 11 at Ballina Ctry Bm58 on March 23 over 1250m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Key Legend with 57.5kg at $8.50. An inside barrier is a big advantage. SCRATCHED. |
4 NICK HEYWOOD |
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| 8 | 64x59 |
SALMA'S STAR
GREGORY MCFARLANE 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 58.0KG G S McFarlane, P Kyranides, P Criniti, G L Catton, D C Nankervis, P J Sumsion, P Perry & Last Legs (Mgr: D Hermon) Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Newcastle Prov Cl1 on March 31 over 1250m, 2.5 len behind Lightning Glory with 53.5kg at $11. Second run from a spell second last of 10 at Gosford Bm64 on April 25 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Cool Lad carrying 55kg at $21. Fitter now and better placed coming back in distance. |
2 MOLLIE FITZGERALD |
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| 9 | 3159x |
BULLANT
LYLE CHANDLER 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 58.0KG B T Bowman, T B Bowman, S D Bowman, A R Wilson, B Morthorpe, P C McClintock, J C Gebbie, K A Lynch, Mrs D L McClintock & R J Lucey Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at Scone Ctry Cl1 December 11 over 1100m, 8 len behind Capsity carrying 56kg at $13. Previously first up; second of 7 at Coonamble Ctry Mdn-Sw October 12 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Race To Arms carrying 55kg at $3.60. SCRATCHED. |
8 D DILLON |
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| 10 | 6x847 |
MAGNOLIA JEWEL
TRACEY BARTLEY 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Ms T A Quinn At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Quirindi Bm58 on May 11 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Kawatiri with 58kg at $8.50. The start before that 4th of 10 at Tamworth John Clift on April 24 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Nirmata carrying 58.5kg at $71. Worth another chance over this slightly longer journey. |
3 SHANNEN LLEWELLYN |
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| 11 | 545x2 |
PICUPSTIXX
WAYNE LAWSON 6YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG W Lawson, S Lawson, B Scott, C Twigg, R Ford, A Woods, K Christiansen, K Byrnes, P Mckenzie, M Mckenzie, A Donohoe, R Chesher, N Sherlock, G Sherlock, P Brady, J Smith, G Collier, R Bosch, Mrs P Lawson Dual acceptor. Resuming after a break of three months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at Grafton Cl1 February 19 over 1181m, 2.75 len behind Fiction Society with 55kg at $6. When resuming last campaign fifth of 7 at Ballina Cl1 January 9 over 1015m, 3.5 len behind Aquatier with 56kg at $19. SCRATCHED. |
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STIORRA
ALAN D SMITH 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG A Smith, Mrs L Bridge, R Blanch & Ms T Craig Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 7 at Quirindi Ctry Bm58 on April 28 over 1000m, 5 len behind Vierville carrying 55kg at $17. Second-up raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at Tuncurry Bm50 May 9 over 1005m in the wet defeating Brazen Brando carrying 56kg at $10. Progressing well this prep and should be thereabouts again. |
6 BEN LOOKER |
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