Newcastle 23 Aug 2025
GOING: H(10)
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TAB APP F&M BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1400m Track: Heavy 10 Rain (Max: 19) Rail: +9m Entire. |
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Expecting Spiritualistic to take up the lead at a genuine tempo. HURRY MISS (2) broke through at a similar trip in her latest run and stays against her own sex with three kilos more. Promises plenty for connections. LAUREL HILL (1) is a tough mare for a tough assignment. Holding her winter form well and gets the gift draw to go on with. Hard to bet against her. LA BELLA BONDI (6) has only won the one race to date but has produced on wet tracks. Stable ticking over nicely and like the senior retained option. SPIRITUALISTIC (5) looks a real wet track option off his bold maiden win. Should plough forward early and give a great sight up in grade. SERENE NIC (3) finds a kind draw and a trip that suits. Approaching peak fitness in a grade that suits. SUGGESTED PLAY: Hurry Miss win.
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LAUREL HILL
ROB POTTER 6YO BAY MARE 60.0KG A J Groves & Mrs S H Groves Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Canberra Acton Tab Fed Open on August 8 over 1280m, 3 len behind Super Extreme with 58kg at $2.90. The race before that settled back and ran on when 5th of 7 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on July 30 over 1300m, in the wet; 3 len behind The Replicant with 55kg at $10. Tough mare up to this. |
2 MADELINE OWEN |
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| 2 | 23x21 |
HURRY MISS
PETER SNOWDEN 4YO BAY MARE 60.0KG Yu Long Investments Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 7 at Kembla Grange Super 3yo Mdn-Sw on July 26 over 1400m, head behind Patissier carrying 55kg at $1.45. Second run from a spell favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Hawkesbury 4yo+ Mdn-Sw August 12 over 1300m on a soft track defeating Maccbi with 57kg at $1.75. Progressing nicely and can go on with the job. |
8 M BELL |
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| 3 | 27693 |
SERENE NIC
MATTHEW SMITH 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 60.0KG Mrs M A Smith, Mrs A Reid, A D Grant, Mrs M A Newport, P Dee, P A Wildman, P W Withers, Ms J M Berry, M May, Becktton (Mgr: S Whitton), G J Brown, Mrs K M McNally, M R Fararoui, W R Tilley, G Clugston, A W Cable, J W Payne & D R Jones Returns from a 30-day let-up. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at Wyong Cond Bm68 on July 24 over 1350m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Cheeky Dancer carrying 56kg at $7.50. Before that 9th of 11 at Canterbury Bm72 on June 18 over 1550m, slow going 6 len behind Nana's Wish carrying 55kg at $14. Don't underestimate. |
1 MS OLIVIA DALTON |
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| 4 | 810x4 |
TIWI GIRL
PAUL PERRY 4YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Mrs C L Perry, Dr B J Hudson, M R Tudehope, D Coutts, B E Gullotto, C & S (Mgr: S M Madden), T Wrigley, M Craft & N M Papadoniou Second-up. First-up after seven months in a small field at this track Prov Bm68 on August 9 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Divine Bene with 53kg at $12. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Wyong Cl1 on November 23 over 1200m, 6 len behind Verbil with 55kg at $101. Fitter but unlikely to threaten. |
4 D DILLON |
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| 5 | 261 |
SPIRITUALISTIC
MITCHELL BEER 4YO GR/B MARE 58.0KG Darby Racing, Azzurri Tiger Racing, Mrs R Beal, Dinosaur Cult, S Georgallis, Iris Rose Racing, JT5 Racing, Mrs K Keane, D J Lovelock, Mrs B E Pettigrew, W L Ruthenberg, J R Saltmarsh, A Smith, The Bay Racing, Darby Racing Astara & J W Robinson Last start scored a big 4.5 len win at Kembla Grange Mid Mdn August 1 over 1300m on a heavy track defeating Ridgeback carrying 56kg at $4.80. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Kembla Grange Mdn on July 17 over 1300m, 6 len behind Commanding Belle with 57kg at $4.40. Can go on with it. |
6 RORY HUTCHINGS |
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| 6 | 31x83 |
LA BELLA BONDI
KERRY PARKER 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG A Bertuccio, Mrs A Pellegrino, Miss H Lavalle, Mrs R Bertuccio & J White Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 8th of 10 at Kembla Grange Cl1 on July 17 over 1300m, 6 len behind Superhero carrying 56.5kg at $31. Second-up 3rd in a small field at Kembla Grange F&M Bm64 on August 7 over 1200m, on heavy track; 2.75 len behind Tonkatsu Goddess with 58kg at $21. Going well. Rates highly and is among the main hopes. |
5 A LAYT |
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| 7 | 164x6 |
MAGIC PHAROAH
RICHARD LITT 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG A J Silvestro Second-up. First-up after six months eased back early on 6th of 9 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on July 20 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Cash Me with 56kg at $9. Previously second-up 11th of 17 at Randwick Highway-C3 on October 26 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Cable Express with 54.5kg at $14. Strips fitter and expected to feature. |
9 KEAGAN LATHAM |
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| 8 | 3x882 |
HERON
BLAKE RYAN 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Mrs C M Cook, Ms B L Cook, Ms C Shaw-Boyd, Obligated Women Racing (Mgr: Miss S Duck), Miss B Sparkes, Mrs P L Mei, Sistersgoracing (Mgr: Ms L M Scorse) & Mrs C E A Smith Dual acceptor. Last start 2nd in a small field at Hawkesbury Cl1 on August 12 over 1500m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Thebes with 52kg at $18. The race before that second last of 9 at Gosford Mid Cl1 on July 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Duke Of Camden with 55kg at $31. Expected to be very competitive. |
9 EMMA LY |
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| 9 | 31x8x |
OUTOFLEFTFIELD
NATHAN DOYLE 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG 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. Finished off 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 with 56kg at $21. Trialled on July 23 at Gosford over 1200m and finished fifth. Will improve on whatever she does in this. |
3 A GIBBONS |
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| 10 | 397x6 |
SHEZATEMPEST
JAY HOPKINS 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Dr H C Hopkins Second-up. First-up after two months 6th of 11 at Port Macquarie F&M Bm58 on August 8 over 1200m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Snow Falcon carrying 59.5kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Kilmore Bm64 on November 24 over 1450m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Eddy Street with 59kg at $9. Hard to have on present form. |
7 MOLLIE FITZGERALD |
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| 11 | 0x800 |
PRINCESS MARY
JEREMY SYLVESTER 6YO B/BR MARE 55.0KG W N Ostini, Mrs V Ostini, Mrs J J Treweek, B M Ostini, Mrs H Bouffler, M T Hourn, R Mackenzie, Ms Y Rainbow, C Ostini, G W Lockwood, M L Ostini, M F Ward, J A Cantrill, Mrs D M Cantrill, C N Ostini, Mrs S J Ostini, T W Ostini, Mrs B A Ostini, S M Ostini & Mrs S E Ostini Last start second last of 12 at Tamworth Ctry Bm58 on August 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Great Idea carrying 58.5kg at $21. Before that 12th of 14 at Tamworth Ctry Bm58 on July 18 over 1200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Deebo carrying 59.5kg at $9. Fully tested in this line up. |
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