Newcastle 02 Aug 2025
GOING: H(10)
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MASTER BUILDERS INSURANCE BROKERS BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1400m Track: Heavy 10 Rain (Max: 15) Rail: +4m Entire . |
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Tricky, given the lack of early speed. BALLINDERRY SAL (5) comes to hand quickly and strips fitter after running a solid fourth over 1400m at Scone in similar grade. Gets weight relief and look for her finishing over the top of these. FORBIDDEN RIFF (11) caught the eye on resumption after being snagged back from the gate when fourth over 1300m at Kembla Grange. Will roll forward from the draw and figure prominently. TICKLE ME PINK (7) trained on the track and starting to put it all together. Chasing her third straight victory after clearing out for a determined win over 1200m at this course. Hard to hold out with the map favours. KEEP AT 'EM (10) no match for Galano when fifth over 1450m at Muswellbrook in C3 grade. Was just under a month between runs on that occasion. Respect. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 5,11,7.
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SMOKE ON THE WATER
JAMES DOBIE 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG S Smith, Mrs D K Smith, Miss K E Smith, A T Smith, Ms B R Dalley, A Lauder, J H McIntosh, B L Samsa, O A Samsa, Miss R S Samsa, M Edwards, T Burns, K Rae, J Rae & G J Bell At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at this track Cg&E Bm64 on July 15 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Cold Brew with 60.5kg at $6.50. The start before that won by 2 len at Scone Bm58 June 23 over 1300m on a rain affected track defeating Ilovenews carrying 61.5kg at $2.60. Form okay but looking to others. |
11 D DILLON |
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IRISH BLISS
KERRY PARKER 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Calibre (Mgr: L Halloran-Gould), S S Wade, M J Salter, Beaches Racing No 10 (Mgr: L G Macedo), G Harvey, D Power, M H Trejago, Harf Finkin (Mgr: D Hall), Mrs S L Ross, D R Ross & Bullo (Mgr: M J Bullen) Second-up. First-up after four months raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 10 at Kembla Grange Prov Bm68 on July 17 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Zaragoza carrying 58.5kg at $10. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Hawkesbury Cond Bm68 on November 21 over 1400m, 8 len behind Fiddlers Green carrying 59kg at $6.50. Can feature in the finish. |
4 BROCK RYAN |
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SUNSHINE LAW
DENIM WYNEN 4YO BAY MARE 60.0KG S Morris Dual acceptor. Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign by 0.8 len Hawkesbury Bm64 March 8 over 1800m slow track defeating Kosuke with 56kg at $4. When resuming last campaign second of 7 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Super Mdn-Sw December 26 over 1350m, 1.5 len behind Pretty Powerful with 55.5kg at $1.40. Needs more time. |
5 RORY HUTCHINGS |
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PRINCESS CRUIZER
PAUL PERRY 5YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Ms C G Collis, M A Davis & L D J (Mgr: K J Matthews) Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 7 at this track Bm64 on June 28 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind California Secret carrying 58kg at $11. Second-up got back early 6th of 11 at this track Prov Bm64 on July 12 over 1300m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Just In Time carrying 60kg at $31. Not going well enough. Has the job ahead. |
7 J PENZA |
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BALLINDERRY SAL
RODNEY NORTHAM 6YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Ms S Wills, J G Balfe, R And R Racing (Mgr: R Northam), Ms B L Bester, L Jackson, P N Gilbert, Ms T Freeman, Miss K Clarkson, E D Holmwood, Miss C Tully, P McTaggart, J E Dawson, Miss J Jones, D P Wills, Miss S C Wills & Mrs A Sedgwick Second run back. First-up after two months 4th of 8 at Scone Bm66 on July 11 over 1400m, slow going 1.5 len behind Ilovenews with 59kg at $11. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Canterbury H'way-C3 on February 21 over 1250m, 3 len behind Kaihoko carrying 54kg at $5. Will come on from that run and is one of the leading chances. |
5 LEESHELLE SMALL |
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LINWOOD
PAUL SNOWDEN 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L G Murrell), G & Y Racing (Mgr: G Mikhael), F J Biviano, M P Barker, Mrs N L Grant-Taylor, N M Humberdross, K B Rust, B J Fewster, K P Chai, G W Fielding, N H Dickinson, T J Pender, K N Peddie, R I Darrah, Linwood (Mgr: J Lovett), R Fairhall & D R MacKenzie Comes off a 44 day let-up. Last start eased back early on 6th of 8 at Gosford F&M Bm64 on June 19 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Aroha Stone with 57.5kg at $10. Before that 7th of 9 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on May 17 over 1500m, on a slow track; 6 len behind City Limits carrying 59kg at $6. Doubt she will threaten these. |
4 AARON BULLOCK |
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TICKLE ME PINK
MARK MINERVINI 4YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG Mrs M J Minervini, Ms M Lam, Mrs K A Dailey, Ms J Sheldon, Ms N Randall, Mrs K Dennis, Mrs S J Nash, Ms L A Dunne, Mrs I Balkema, Mrs C D Metcalf, Mrs R N Waterman, Ms K M Kinsman, Mrs M A Dean, Mrs C A Fitzpatrick, Ms R L M Waddell, Mrs B A Reid, Vancouver Ladies, Lotus Laies & Dailey Racing Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.5 len at this track Mid Cl1 July 15 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Expido carrying 55.5kg at $17. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.75 len at Port Macquarie Mdn-Sw June 24 over 1206m in soft going defeating Incantress with 57kg at $2.50. Rises significantly in weight but still holds plenty of appeal. |
1 L P ROLLS |
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EXCEED PERFECTION
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG C L Dowsing, A R Scott, B S Robilliard, B Getty, B K Rankin, H G Croaker, P S Douglas, J W Kiley, Miss J E Anderson, Mrs J Sharkey, Mrs K J Hunt, M Chong, Project Bill (Mgr: M Bragg), S B Howell, J Virgona, S Felmingham & R Khambatta Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Gosford Cg&E Bm64 on July 10 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Straand Beauty with 57.5kg at $5.50. Last start 5th of 7 at Canterbury Bm72 on July 23 over 1250m, slow going 6 len behind Metaphorically with 52kg at $4.40. Great chance to atone. |
6 LOUIS-PHILIPPE BEUZELIN |
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HAZE
BRETT CAVANOUGH 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Ms A M McHardy, J R Tyrrell, D L Ceglar & Mrs S Ceglar Second-up. First-up after five months 7th of 13 at Grafton Cl1 on July 6 over 1190m, 5 len behind Dashing Basics carrying 60kg at $21. Previously second-up 6th of 13 at Muswellbrook Mdn on November 29 over 1750m, slow going 4.5 len behind Crusheen Lass with 58.5kg at $15. Looking to others. |
6 M BELL |
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KEEP AT 'EM
NATHAN DOYLE 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG S M Donnelly, C Coombes, S Keir, J A Finnigan, L W Hasselmann, Ms L Goodchild, S Dean, L S Bruce, Mrs T Quinn, W Quinn, R K Cook, C G Doyle, R J Walker, R J Walker, Fake Lemonade (Mgr: B J Duncan) & S J Jackson Last start 5th of 8 at Muswellbrook Cl3 on July 8 over 1450m, slow going 2.75 len behind Galano with 57kg at $4.80. The run before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a head at Muswellbrook Bm58 June 13 over 1450m on a soft track defeating Bellini Spritz with 60.5kg at $8. Major player on best form. |
3 C LEVER |
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| 11 | 124x4 |
FORBIDDEN RIFF
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG S Smith, Mrs D K Smith, N Fyffe, M Padroth, B M Gardner, S Neilson, L C Churcher, Ms B R Dalley, A T Smith, Miss K E Smith, D J Cunningham, M J Garner, Coco's Crew, R L Mason Second-up. First-up after five months came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at Kembla Grange Cl1 on July 17 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Superhero with 56.5kg at $12. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at Canberra Cl1 on February 7 over 1300m, slow going head behind Dupli Kate carrying 58.5kg at $4.80. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time. |
2 KEAGAN LATHAM |
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OUTOFLEFTFIELD
NATHAN DOYLE 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG Gold Edge (Mgr: C R Purcell), M Phillips, F P Cashman, M J Chippindale, K W Tracey, J Sopp, Horns Racing (Mgr: R G Rowan), Shamrock Racing (Mgr: D A Scott), M J Marton, Lycooma (Mgr: D J Cooper), B S C Noney, Mrs B McKeon, P R Nickerson, N Johanson & W A Lee Back after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign ran last of 8 at Scone Bm58 on December 18 over 1600m, slow going 22 len behind Magic Stalker with 57.5kg at $8. First up last campaign 8th of 10 at this track Prov 3yo Mdn on October 17 2023 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Bakerloo carrying 56kg at $21. Finished fifth in a Gosford trial over 1200m on July 23. Will improve on whatever she does in this. |
3 A GIBBONS |
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