Newcastle 25 Aug 2026
GOING: G(4)
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A-PLUS CONTRACTING & POLY WELDING F&M BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1350m Track: GOOD 4 Rail: True 400m-W/Post: +2m remainder. |
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Diamond Model to take charge ahead of Fire 'N' Stone at a solid tempo. BLENHEIM GIRL (2) scored a comfortable win first up in town over the 1200m, then found a strong BM72 with a below-par eighth to Avista over 1400m at Randwick. Has the talent to finish over the top of these. FIRE 'N' STONE (12) drops in weight third up and ready to deliver from the good barrier. Shouldered the 60kg for a game fourth over 1400m at Gunnedah. Fitter now and will be tough to beat. BEVERLY HILLS (9) has struggled in her two runs back and deserves another chance out to the 1350m. Finished a narrow third to The Mona Lisa last November, and not without each-way claims. DIVINE SECRETS (3) consistent mare who closed off well first up with a tidy second over 1250m at Newcastle. Can get cover from the draw and sure to be thereabouts. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 2,12,9,3.
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PEACE BIRD
CIARON MAHER 4YO BROWN MARE 60.0KG Cressfield (Mgr: B W Neill) Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Goulburn on August 3 over 1400m defeating Kendalia carrying 57kg at $3.30. Before that won by 1.75 len at Goulburn on July 17 over 1300m on a rain affected track defeating Courthezon carrying 58.5kg at $3.10. Might struggle against this field from the gate. |
11 LOUISE DAY |
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BLENHEIM GIRL
CHRIS WALLER 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 60.0KG Ingham Racing (Mgr: Ms L J Ingham) Third-up today. Resuming won by a long-neck at Canterbury on July 22 over 1200m in soft going defeating You're The Choice with 57kg at $5.50. Second-up ran second last of 9 in a 3&4yo Bm72 at Randwick on August 8 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Avista with 53kg at $15. Willing to forgive the last run, set to atone. |
7 SIENNA GRIMA |
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DIVINE SECRETS
PETER SNOWDEN 4YO BAY MARE 60.0KG V Ferraro, Mrs M Ferraro, M Ferraro, A Ferraro, J G Abboud, J Mansour, R A Wade-Cooper, J Corbo, T Burton, C D Donnelly, N H Kyrgios, D Horsfall, M J Gilchrist & J Juresic Second-up. First-up after four months made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 in a Bm64 at Newcastle on August 13 over 1250m, 0.6 len behind Puerto Banus with 57.5kg at $4.40. Previously second-up 5th of 8 in a Cl1 at Kembla Grange on February 24 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Rivendell with 55kg at $10. Sure to be right there at the business end. |
8 K MCEVOY |
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OAKFIELD IOWA
KRIS LEES 4YO BAY MARE 59.0KG B Mackenzie Racing well recently. Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.25 len at Scone on August 17 over 1300m in soft going defeating Switch On carrying 59.5kg at $2.35. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 in a Super Mdn-Sw at Newcastle on August 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Zonkstar carrying 58kg at $1.85. Tricky gate and happy to watch. |
14 TOM SHERRY |
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OUI FLOURISH
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 4YO BROWN MARE 59.0KG G J Hayes, Mrs H Hayes, P K Allen, Mrs C D Allen, L P Maxsted & N J Maxsted Racing first-up today. Not seen since she finished last in a small field at Gosford Cl1 March 14 over 1600m, soft track; 54 len behind I Am Wild carrying 56.5kg at $4.20. At her first start won by 0.5 len Kembla Grange Mdn January 3 over 1300m defeating Baja Baby carrying 54kg at $4.80. Expecting her to hit the ground running this campaign. |
6 MOLLIE FITZGERALD |
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PELEVECCHIO
MARC QUINN 5YO BAY MARE 59.0KG KELLY FAMILY RACING (Mgr: B J Kelly), J R Moffitt & JM O'Neill Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 7 at Rosehill Bm78 February 25 over 2400m, 36 len behind Stylebender with 54kg at $61. When resuming last campaign third of 14 at Murray Bridge Bm58 September 17 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Shisuta Bo carrying 60kg at $4. Will take great benefit from this outing. |
9 ASHLEY MORGAN |
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EMERY
NACIM DILMI 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng) Resuming. Finished off last preparation ran last of 10 in a Prov Cl1 at Kembla Grange on June 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 19 len behind All Star carrying 57.5kg at $3.70. First up last campaign 8th of 12 in a Prov Mdn-Sw at Hawkesbury on October 9 over 1100m, 6 len behind Nesrine carrying 57kg at $9.50. Won trial at Gosford over 1000m on July 22. Prefer to see how she returns. |
15 C REITH |
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TULIPWOOD
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 58.0KG J R Vickery Second run back. First-up after seven months 3rd of 8 in a F&M Bm66 at Muswellbrook on August 9 over 1280m, 2.5 len behind Purple Rose with 59.5kg at $9. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at Wyong on November 16 over 1350m defeating Fast Track carrying 56.5kg at $7. Strips fitter and can take a hand in the finish. |
2 ADAM FARRAGHER |
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BEVERLY HILLS
CHRIS WALLER 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG C J Waller, Mrs S J Waller, Sneesby Racing (Mgr: G C Sneesby), B Ritchie, D Reed, I Bruce, R Smith, K A Stefanovic, Rockingham Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J A Ingham), J S Ingham, Mrs R H Ingham, Mrs T Ingham-Brahimi, Miss K Ingham, G Brahimi, Mrs S L Ingham, R C Ingham & CGO Racing Pty Ltd Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 10 in a 3yo Bm64 at Canterbury on July 22 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Lull with 55kg at $21. Second-up 5th of 8 in a F&M Bm64 at Gosford on August 6 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Grinzinger Pod with 57kg at $13. Nice effort last time and worth following up. |
5 TYLER SCHILLER |
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DIAMOND MODEL
SARA RYAN 7YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Ms S Ryan, T Alcock & D B Meers Most recently 4th of 13 in a Bm64 at Newcastle on August 1 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Oakfield Utah with 56.5kg at $6.50. The run before that sat on the pace before fading 7th of 10 in a Midway Bm72 at Randwick on July 11 over 1600m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Perfect Justice with 53kg at $13. Might just find this lot a bit smart. |
6 JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE |
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ERINA
ADAM DUGGAN 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG P R Horsnell Second run back. First-up after 10 months eased back early on 6th of 8 in a F&M Bm64 at Gosford on August 6 over 1200m, 4 len behind Grinzinger Pod with 58kg at $19. Previously second-up 8th of 12 in a Mid Cl1 at Newcastle on August 26 over 1250m, in the wet; 6 len behind Bellenth carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. Improver who can sneak into the minor money. |
4 DYLAN GIBBONS |
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FIRE 'N' STONE
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), B B T Enstone, Crezz (Mgr: M Verity), I Brown, T Burlace, S Casboult, P Chapman, W C Gibsone, H A Hassan, Rocky Point Racing (Mgr: A Hume), P J Hutchison, E Mazloum, F U P Club Racing (Mgr: D G Riekie), J Strafehl, Hayes Road Racing & P R Holland Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up 4th of 7 in a F&M Cl1 at Gosford on July 18 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Kwirky Smile carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. Second run from a spell 4th of 10 in a F&M Bm58 at Gunnedah on August 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Backhander carrying 60kg at $5. Heading in the right direction and expected to go close. |
3 ALYSHA COLLETT |
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I AM BRAVE
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN 5YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG Ms K A Fawcett, Ralph Johns Family (Mgr: G R Johns), K B Wells, Mrs S R Wells, D J Sommer, Mrs C J Sewell, L J Sewell, Black Type Bloodstock (Mgr: A C Martin) & D Robbins At the latest run 6th of 10 in a Cl3 Bm66 at Goulburn on August 3 over 1200m, 4 len behind Dancer's Delight with 55.5kg at $4.80. The run before that got back early 6th of 10 in a Mid Cl1 at Kembla Grange on July 25 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Rockthevelio with 56kg at $15. Racing okay but looking elsewhere. |
8 CHAD SCHOFIELD |
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MAID IN DUBAI
BRETT ROBB 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG R S Bell Most recently 4th of 8 in a F&M Bm66 at Muswellbrook on August 9 over 1280m, 2.75 len behind Purple Rose with 60.5kg at $17. The start before that got back early 6th of 11 in a Collie Cup Bm76 at Gilgandra on August 1 over 1280m, 4 len behind Castlebar Road with 56kg at $2.90. Outclassed. |
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PEARLER
GARY NICKSON 5YO GREY MARE 55.0KG Bowness Stud (Mgr: J W North), M J Bolton, Mrs D Cahill, T B Campbell, Ms A E Campbell, J M Micallef, F F Riley, C S J Riley, Mrs W M Nickson, R Mancini, C H Nickson, D L Ponting & E Kalfadopoulos At the latest run raced on the speed throughout before fading ran second last of 10 in a Bm66 at Nowra on August 10 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Fierceness with 55kg at $21. The run before that ran last of 15 in a Bm64 at Illawarra Grange on July 30 over 1400m, 9 len behind Stallone carrying 55kg at $101. Yet to win at this journey and must go to another level. |
1 MS ROBYN FREEMAN |
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