Newcastle 09 Aug 2025
GOING: H(10)
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THE PAVILION CARRINGTON CG&E BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1400m Track: Heavy 10 Rain (Max: 15) Rail: +4m Entire. |
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Genuine tempo from Danish Prince leading Ollie's Secret. FORBIDDEN RIFF (14) appeared a run short when resuming with a 2.5 lengths fourth at Kembla Grange and can only be fitter, should be in the finish. OWEN COUNTY (1) arrived off a freshen up with a line-finder over a mile last start. Hit or miss type back in trip with a black draw to get past. Can easily entertain if it stays wet. DANISH PRINCE (4) should roll forward despite the wide draw and likely gets conditions to suit. Super fit with genuine results behind him of late. ORTHIES BOYS (6) has been in smart form in similar grade coming into this. Finds a no-excuses draw which plays in his favour over some others. SUGGESTED PLAY: Owen County each-way.
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OWEN COUNTY
NATHAN DOYLE 6YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG T P Giardina, Mrs E M Giardina, Mrs K M Silvestro & Miss D Silvestro Last start 5th of 12 at this track Bm64 on July 12 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Hooligan Tommy carrying 60kg at $18. The run before that 4th of 9 at this track Prov Bm68 on May 26 over 1870m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Bengal Boy carrying 60.5kg at $18. Should be at peak fitness now and is capable of taking this out. |
4 SHANNEN LLEWELLYN |
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| 2 | 26715 |
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 Most recently tracked 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 run 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. Happy to risk this time. |
5 AARON BULLOCK |
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| 3 | 516x5 |
OMNIC
CIARON MAHER 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG C E Holt, D M Firth, Airborne Racing, J Dixon, D P Hickey, N Sweeney & I R Wellwood Second run back. First-up after five months 5th of 8 at Gosford Cg&E Cl1 on July 19 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Orthies carrying 57kg at $5. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at this track Cg&E Mdn on November 2 over 1300m, on a slow track; nose behind Rotagilla carrying 59.5kg at $2.90. Expect he can make amends. |
11 ZAC WADICK |
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| 4 | 25543 |
DANISH PRINCE
MARC CONNERS 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG M C Conners Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs M J Conners), N W Goodsell, P Webb, C V Goodsell, S Huynh, Ms M Moss, Ms L Johnson, Mrs S M Goodsell & M J Burling Last start raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on July 20 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Cash Me carrying 59.5kg at $3.80. Before that 4th of 8 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on July 2 over 1600m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Nana's Wish with 56kg at $12. Looking to others. |
3 MOLLIE FITZGERALD |
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| 5 | x4522 |
SHOW 'EM HOWL
R J AGNEW 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG R J Agnew, D L Prosser, Miss M Agnew, Mrs A M Agnew, T Woods & D P Peisley At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Taree Cl2 on July 22 over 1412m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Christa with 59kg at $1.60. Before that 5th of 12 at Rosehill 3yo Bm72 on July 5 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Diddle Dumpling carrying 52kg at $16. Key chance expected to feature. |
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ORTHIE'S BOYS
GREGORY MCFARLANE 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG K J Orth Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 12 at Hawkesbury Mid Bm64 on July 20 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Show County carrying 58kg at $7. Before that 4th of 11 at Gosford Bm64 on June 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Canpikapony carrying 58kg at $4.60. Worth including. |
1 ROBBIE DOWNEY |
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| 7 | x3153 |
HOMERIC
PETER SNOWDEN 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG A Pippos & N Amarandos Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track Cg&E Bm64 on July 15 over 1400m, slow going 1.2 len behind Cold Brew with 58kg at $12. The start before that second last in a small field at this track Cl1 on June 14 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Mornington Pier carrying 58.5kg at $3.60. Sure to measure up here. |
4 M BELL |
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| 8 | 960x0 |
PLUCKTEN
DAMIEN LANE 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG S J Raines & M J Sheer Second-up. First-up after four months second last of 11 at Taree Cl3 on July 22 over 1262m, slow going 13 len behind Bodhi Boy with 60.5kg at $51. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Wyong 3&4yo Bm72 on January 11 over 1300m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Headley Grange with 53kg at $151. Looking to others in better form. |
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SPANDEX
SCOTT ASPERY 4YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG Endeavour Bloodstock (Mgr: S Aspery), A D Betros, Kingsway Champions (Mgr: C J Mcleod), Kingsway Bloodstocks (Mgr: P Krahe) & Kingsway Thoroughbreds (Mgr: M J Brown) Racing well recently. Last start favourite; won by 0.5 len at Scone Cl1-Sw July 14 over 1600m defeating Fantastic Beast with 57.5kg at $1.70. The start before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.0 len at Tamworth Super Mdn-Sw June 27 over 1400m in soft going defeating Halle Bee with 59kg at $3.10. Going well enough to give this a shake. |
1 C REITH |
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| 10 | 66x97 |
FUN SPONGE
JASON COYLE 8YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Serene Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: L N Tinkler) Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 9th of 11 at Gosford Bm64 on June 19 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Canpikapony with 57.5kg at $61. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at this track Cg&E Bm64 on July 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Cold Brew carrying 58.5kg at $61. Can't have on recent performances. |
3 MITCH STAPLEFORD |
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| 11 | 51x68 |
HIPPOLYTE ROCK
CHRIS WALLER 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Dr T M B Roberts Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 8 at Kembla Grange Cl1 on June 21 over 1200m, 6 len behind Zouripper with 59kg at $13. Second-up eased back early on 8th of 11 at Kembla Grange Cl1 on July 26 over 1500m, 5 len behind San Giovanni with 58.5kg at $17. In the mix. |
5 RORY HUTCHINGS |
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OLLIE'S SECRET
JAN BOWEN 6YO BR/BL GELDING 57.0KG Ms J L Bowen, R A Wilson & O C Renfrew Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Muswellbrook Bengalla Bm84 on July 27 over 1280m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Hulu with 55.5kg at $4. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Tamworth Bm82 on July 18 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 2.75 len behind Who Goes There carrying 54.5kg at $7.50. Comes into this in ordinary form. This is no easier and he needs to do more. |
2 LEESHELLE SMALL |
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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 Comes off a 32 day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 8 at Muswellbrook Cl3 on July 8 over 1450m, slow going 2.75 len behind Galano with 57kg at $4.80. Before that settled well back; won by a head at Muswellbrook Bm58 June 13 over 1450m on a soft track defeating Bellini Spritz with 60.5kg at $8. Might struggle again. |
4 A GIBBONS |
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| 14 | 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 run back. 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 carrying 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. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time. |
1 KEAGAN LATHAM |
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UNCLE HARRY
PAUL PERRY 5YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG P Perry & Ms C G Collis Last start 4th of 12 at this track Bm64 on July 12 over 1600m, slow going 2.25 len behind Hooligan Tommy carrying 57kg at $8. The run before that 9th of 11 at Wyong Mid Bm68 on June 24 over 1300m, slow going 5.5 len behind Zip On By carrying 56kg at $19. Needs to do more. |
8 J PENZA |
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OBVIOUSLY ALBERT
TINA WILLIAMS 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Miss T R Williams, Ms D Paine, D Sier, M P Butler, Mrs C G Pearson & J R Pearson Second-up. First-up after four months second last of 10 at Scone Cl1 on July 11 over 1300m, 8 len behind Wild Sensation carrying 55.5kg at $101. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Taree Cl1 on March 25 over 1412m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Pocket Eights carrying 55.5kg at $26. This looks a tough assignment. |
6 JENNY DUGGAN |
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