Wyong   03 Aug 2025
 
GOING: H(10)

DOMELAND KULNURA CUP CONDITIONAL BENCHMARK 68 HANDICAP 1300m

Track: HEAVY 10   Rain (Max: 16)   Rail: +4m Entire.  

Tonkatsu Goddess and Monkhana will press forward in a keen battle for the lead. DUKE OF CAMDEN (5) dominated first-up over 1200m at Gosford then had every chance but was a little disappointing here last time. Has raced once in heavy going and scored. Worth another chance. CLUEDO (8) led for the judge over 1400m at Newcastle last time out but couldn't maintain the pressure and was swamped late. Strips fitter and drops 4.5kgs under today's scale which will be a big help in these conditions. TONKATSU GODDESS (7) was rewarded for consistency with a tough all-the-way win over 1200m at Gosford recently. Genuine mare who gets through the sloppy conditions well. No surprise if she got the job done again. FORBIDDEN RIFF (11) warmed up when the race was all over first-up at Kembla. One to watch for late in the piece. FLYING ARGYLE (3) ran a better race last start at Newcastle and should be peaking at the fourth run back from a spell. SUGGESTED PLAY: Duke Of Camden each-way.
1 x8118 FRENCH MARINE
KRIS LEES
8YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Lees Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: K A Lees), A Carusi, S Straughen, A P Agius & D S Buttigeig
Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at Warwick Farm 4yo+ Bm72 on July 2 over 1400m, in the wet; 13 len behind Travolta carrying 57kg at $16. The start before that won by a nose at this track Cg&E Bm64 June 8 over 1200m in soft going defeating Desi Emperor carrying 58.5kg at $5. Worth another chance.
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BENJAMIN OSMOND
Royal Blue, Yellow Lightning Bolt And Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
2 6x763 DON'T DOUBT MERLIN
DAVID PFIEFFER
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Brookava Thoroughbreds (Mgr: D K Walker)
At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Hawkesbury Mid Bm64 on July 20 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Show County carrying 61kg at $5. The start before that got back early 6th of 10 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on June 17 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Cassiel with 61kg at $7.50. Has ability and should be cherry ripe now.
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J FORD
White, Royal Blue Halves, Epaulettes And Cap
3 0x482 FLYING ARGYLE
PAUL PERRY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
P Perry, Dr B J Hudson & M R Tudehope
At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Newcastle Prov Bm64 on July 12 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Just In Time with 60kg at $9.50. The run before that from last on the turn 8th of 11 at Gosford Bm64 on June 19 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Canpikapony carrying 60.5kg at $15. Has ability and is one of the chances.
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KEAGAN LATHAM
Yellow, Black Sash, Armbands And Cap
4 143x2 MONKHANA
DENIM WYNEN
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
A P Giles, Ms C L Vincent & H Docherty
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign third of 7 at Kembla Grange Cond Bm68 May 6 over 1600m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Good Prize with 56.5kg at $4.20. Previous preparation first-up won by 3 len Hawkesbury F&M Bm64 February 12 over 1400m defeating Canny Queen carrying 55kg at $8.50. Prefer later on.
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Orange And Pale Blue Vertical Halves, White Sleeves And Cap
5 84x15 DUKE OF CAMDEN
DAVID PFIEFFER
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Strong Bloodstock (Mgr:B Armstrong),SBS Punters Club 1 (Mgr:J McPhillips),B Healy,T Williams,W Pollock,J Proctor,P Walkden,A Hopewell,SBS Duke (Mgr:J McPhillips),P Code,D Nelson,J Prioste,Flying Codona Racing (Mgr:J Taylor),P Mosca, Mrs N Drysdale,M Peters,K Buckley,D Head,Mrs S Walkden & T Rankin
Third-up today. First-up raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 len at Gosford Mid Cl1 July 10 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Harlex carrying 57kg at $5.50. Second run from a spell 5th of 9 at this track Bm64 on July 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Burj carrying 59kg at $4.40. Willing to forgive the last run - can atone.
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J FORD
Navy Blue, Strong Bloodstock Logo, Navy Blue Sleeves, White And Old Gold Chevrons, Old Gold Cap
6 156x5 CASH AND CARDS
PAUL SNOWDEN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Viva Racing
Second run back. Comes off a 40-day let-up. First-up after five months 5th of 12 at Port Macquarie Cl1 on June 24 over 1106m, on a slow track; 6 len behind First Landing carrying 61.5kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Kembla Grange Cl1 on December 28 over 1300m, 1.75 len behind C'mon Mate with 55kg at $3.20. Fitter and worth throwing in the exotics.
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M BELL
Dark Green, Old Gold Horse Symbol, Striped Sleeves And Cap
7 x4221 TONKATSU GODDESS
MATTHEW SMITH
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mystery Downs (Mgr: F W Cook), Mrs C M Cook, MCS Racing (Mgr: Mrs M A Smith), J D S Calcraft, D W Campbell, L T Cook, G V Dick, P W Dick, A J Driussi, B Hendren, P J Hills & C J Kincaid
Racing well recently. Most recently won by 0.5 len at Gosford F&M Cl1 July 19 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating All Too Wild carrying 58kg at $3.10. Before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Goulburn Bm66 on July 8 over 1200m, on a wet track; 1.1 len behind Pretty Vegas carrying 56.5kg at $4.40. In fine form and is expected to take some running down.
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LOUISE DAY
Maroon, White Crossed Sashes, Yellow Armbands And Cap
8 16x16 CLUEDO
PAUL SNOWDEN
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs L A Morton, G B Morton, J P Morton, M Morton & G M Morton
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2 len at Taree Ctry Bm58 June 30 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Punch One Out carrying 60.5kg at $3.20. Second-up faded in the straight 6th of 8 at Newcastle F&M Bm64 on July 15 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Zielle with 60kg at $3.40. Better than the last effort suggests and deserves another chance.
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M BELL
Black, Gold Cup And Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
9 4x909 JAEX
B M LAZZARINI
6YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
B M Lazzarini, Ms D L Black, S W Verschelden, Mrs R L Verschelden, T G Mamo & Mrs K E Mamo
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 9 at this track Mid Bm64 on July 5 over 1000m, slow going 9 len behind Royal Commodore carrying 55kg at $13. Second-up ran last of 10 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on July 19 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Harry's Bar with 54kg at $151. SCRATCHED.
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Navy Blue, Turquoise Seams, Turquoise And White Striped Sleeves, Seams Cap
10 36224 COOL LAD
MATTHEW SMITH
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs M A Smith & D J Fairfull
Racing well recently. Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 7 at this track Bm64 on July 5 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind True Amor carrying 54.5kg at $5. Before that 2nd in a small field at Gosford Bm64 on June 12 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Diddle Dumpling with 54.5kg at $8.50. Rates highly and shouldn’t be far away.
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MS OLIVIA DALTON
Green, White V, Sleeves And Cap, Green Pom Pom
11 124x4 FORBIDDEN RIFF
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
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 run back. First-up after five months ran on 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 with 58.5kg at $4.80. Plenty of improvement to come.
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ZAC LLOYD
Royal Blue, White Star Halves, Collar Cuffs And Star Cap
12 x00x0 OAKFIELD MAHOGANY
DAMIEN LANE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
B Mackenzie
Second-up. First-up after three months ran last of 10 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on July 20 over 1100m, 11 len behind Against The Law carrying 57kg at $101. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Gosford Bm64 on April 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Xtra Approval with 58kg at $31. Looking to others in better form.
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R JONES
Lime Green, Gold Maltese Cross
13 4x976 SMART SERENADE
NICK MITCHELL
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
Miss K Collins, S P Edwards, Mrs S Flint, Bits Racing (Mgr: A J Milne), Mixed Nuts (Mgr: A J Black), C R J Thomas-Schumacher & Mrs A L Thomas-Schumacher
Third-up today. First-up raced on the pace before fading second last of 10 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on June 26 over 1300m, 14 len behind Bella Corazon with 57.5kg at $15. Second-up got back early 7th of 11 at Taree Cl3 on July 22 over 1262m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Bodhi Boy with 57.5kg at $91. SCRATCHED.
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MS MOLLY BOURKE
Pink, Black Diamonds, White Sleeves, Pink Chevrons, White Cap
14 74832 BONUS TEMPUS
B M LAZZARINI
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms J Hardwicke, B M Lazzarini & Mrs S L Reeve
Dual acceptor. Last start 2nd of 8 at this track Cond Bm68 on July 24 over 1350m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Cheeky Dancer carrying 54kg at $31. The race before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 10 at Moruya Bm74 on July 11 over 1425m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Your Not The Boss with 55kg at $21. Will not find this easy. This may prove a shade too difficult.
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HOLLY DURNAN
Navy Blue, Turquoise Seams, Turquoise And White Striped Sleeves, Seams Cap