Wyong   08 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

SCAPE PROPERTIES CG&E BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1200m

Track: Soft 6   Clouds (Max: 15)   Rail: True.  

Divine Bene and Tigers Roar should set a strong gallop. FRENCH MARINE (2) big improver at his second run back when scoring a comprehensive victory over the 1250m at Newcastle in similar class. Can stalk the good tempo again with the claim and prove hard to hold out. DIVINE BENE (4) made it two wins from four starts this time in when leading throughout over the 1200m at Gosford in the heavy going. Can keep the winning momentum going from the low gate. DESI EMPEROR (3) finished runner up at his two runs back with the big weights and doesn't have to improve much to take this out. Can get across from the awkward gate and play a leading role. FLYING ARGYLE (1) a big watch in his return, he is more than capable. SUGGESTED PLAY: French Marine to win again.
1 4110x FLYING ARGYLE
PAUL PERRY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
P Perry, Dr B J Hudson & M R Tudehope
First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 13 at Newcastle Provmid Champ March 20 over 1400m, 7 len behind Matcha Latte carrying 56kg at $101. First up last campaign fourth of 7 at Newcastle Super Mdn-Sw January 10 over 900m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Goldane carrying 57.5kg at $3.70. Can sprint well fresh.
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MOLLIE FITZGERALD
Yellow, Black Sash, Armbands And Cap
2 57x81 FRENCH MARINE
KRIS LEES
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Lees Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: K A Lees), A Carusi, S Straughen, A P Agius & D S Buttigeig
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 8th of 10 at this track Cg&E Bm64 on May 1 over 1100m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Executive Decision carrying 55.5kg at $5.50. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2 len at Newcastle Cg&E Bm64 May 26 over 1250m in heavy going defeating Cool Lad carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.
1
BENJAMIN OSMOND
Royal Blue, Yellow Lightning Bolt And Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
3 06x22 DESI EMPEROR
TOMMY WONG
5YO  BLACK  GELDING 58.0KG
T Wong, Ms W Yin & E Leung
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 2nd in a small field at Hawkesbury Cg&E Bm64 on May 15 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Don't Forget Jack carrying 58.5kg at $10. Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Bathurst Bm66 on May 26 over 1100m, on heavy track; 0.9 len behind Crusader Kings carrying 62.5kg at $8.50. Worth plenty of thought.
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KEAGAN LATHAM
Black, White Horseshoe And Turquoise PJ
4 x1321 DIVINE BENE
ADAM DUGGAN
4YO  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
Recent form sound. Last start won by 2.75 len at Gosford Cl1 May 29 over 1200m in the wet defeating Honey Perfume carrying 58kg at $4. The run before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 12 at Quirindi Cl1 on May 12 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Sirius Flyer with 58.5kg at $2.80. Big chance to go back-to-back.
2
ASHLEY MORGAN
Grey, Orange Epaulettes, Grey Cap With Orange Pom Pom
5 2217x SWIFT GUN
BRAD WIDDUP
3YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
Summertime Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J J Cordina)
Resuming after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cg&E Bm64 December 26 over 1350m, 8 len behind Dumebi carrying 57.5kg at $11. First up last campaign sixth of 11 at Hawkesbury Super Mdn October 10 over 1000m, 2 len behind Idolised carrying 55.5kg at $19. Will take great benefit from this outing.
3
ALYSHA COLLETT
Orange, Black And White Checked Sash
6 188x4 TRUE AMOR
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Kitchwin Hills (Mgr: S K Brown), Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Whitby), Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), Cinco Star Racing (Mgr: D H B Giesemann), Davison Racing (Mgr: W B Davison), P J Hatton, Highgrove Stud (Mgr: R T Gilbert), D W Russell, Ms A Maynard & G A M Maynard
Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 9 at Warwick Farm Cg&E Bm72 on May 7 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Secure with 54kg at $7.50. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Canterbury 3&4yo Bm64 on November 29 over 1250m, slow going 4 len behind Codetta with 57.5kg at $5.50. Strips fitter and is one of the leading chances.
12
ANDREW ADKINS
Yellow, Cerise Stars, Royal Blue Sleeves, Cerise Cap
7 53241 TIGERS ROAR
GREGORY HICKMAN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
G D Hickman, B R Turton, Ms M Moyle, C L Green, A York, Miss J J B Hickman, L R Green, B R McMaugh, S L Knight, P Piras, Bushytail Buds (Mgr: D A Tagliapietra), Ms K Heber, S Jackson, G Piras, Ms J E Hall, K J Green & Mrs S Rowles
Going well. Comes off a 34 day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by 0.7 len at Gunnedah Cl1 May 5 over 1250m defeating Chillcuz carrying 60kg at $3.10. The run before that 4th of 11 at Newcastle Cl1 on April 23 over 1250m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Motoscafo carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. Confidence back and can sneak into the finish again.
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AARON BULLOCK
Red And Yellow Diagonal Stripes, Dark Blue Sleeves
8 x3365 CEASEFIRE
KIM WAUGH
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
M E Waugh, Bateau Bay Racing (Mgr: M Brown), G Brosnan, Ms K P Stanton, G C Spratt, Mrs S E Sheldon, M E Sheldon & 10 Amigos No 40 (Mgr: D J Patterson)
Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Newcastle Cg&E Bm64 on May 26 over 1250m, on heavy track; 6 len behind French Marine carrying 57.5kg at $5. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at this track Cg&E Bm64 on May 8 over 1350m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Missile Seeker carrying 57.5kg at $4.20. Happy enough to avoid.
5
J FORD
Pink, Lilac Stars And Sleeves
9 x8341 MAGIC SHADOW
CIARON MAHER
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
C E Holt, A J Fly, G Guenther, M Paganoni, KAB Racing, S Graf, S K McNamara, Ms E M Wilson, G J Flynn, N Karvouniaris
Racing well. Last start 4th in a small field at Goulburn Cl1 on May 22 over 1300m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Sacredarro with 57kg at $4.80. Before that 3rd of 9 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on May 6 over 1200m, on rain affected going; neck behind Dashing Rupert with 57kg at $13. Capable of better.
2
DYLAN GIBBONS
Royal Blue, Red V
10 74941 WHISPERING RUPERT
GREGORY MCFARLANE
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Ms C A Grouse
At the latest run won by a nose at Gosford Super Mdn May 29 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Louisburgh carrying 55kg at $9.50. The start before that 4th in a small field at Gosford 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Roman Forum carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. In winning form but harder here and others rate better.
5
ROBBIE DOWNEY
Old Gold, Red Crescents And Band
11 x77x0 BARE TO WITNESS
DAMIEN LANE
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Miss K J Law, B J Shields, 2829 (Mgr: L E Mulholland), Mrs C A D'silva, D L Horton, E Odisho, G B Johnson, RBJB (Mgr: R W Reeves), Mrs S M Cleary, T A Shields, Mrs R Butt, Mrs C Livermore, Mrs M Reeves, G Georgiou, Here To Go (Mgr: P A Skulski), A R Skulski & K B Daniels
Second run back. First-up after five months 10th of 12 at Dubbo Bm58 on May 4 over 1000m, slow going 4.5 len behind This One Time with 61.5kg at $8.50. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Mudgee Cl3 on December 6 over 1100m, 6 len behind Nomorenightshift carrying 58kg at $51. Has won second up before but looks tested in this line-up.
5
ANNA ROPER
Royal Blue, White Quarters, Red Cap
12 7434x NOBLE ONE
MATTHEW SMITH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
MCS Racing (Mgr: Mrs M A Smith), Ms K E Harding, S Coughtrey, Ms S A Sproats, M Smith, J Incher, G D Vandergert & P M Rogers
Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at Canberra Bm70 December 13 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Icebreaker with 55kg at $5. When resuming last campaign second last of 9 at Scone Super Mdn September 27 over 1100m, in the wet; 10 len behind Trapeze Legend with 59kg at $19. Might be better off following this outing.
4
LOUISE DAY
Red And White Dots