Newcastle   07 Oct 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

THE PRINCE OF MEREWETHER HOTEL 5YO&UP BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1500m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 23)   Rail: +7m Entire.  

Ollie's Secret can work over from a wide alley to lead. ORTHIE’S BOYS (5) drops in grade after a solid effort at Randwick where he wasn’t beaten far. Easier this time and he maps for a lovely trail behind the speed. Expecting him to prove hard to hold out. OLLIE’S SECRET (13) has sharp early toe and will spear across to make his own luck on speed. Rock-hard fit now and will give backers a big sight if left alone up front. BELLENTH (3) found Rosehill a touch too slick last time but his form prior reads well. Peaking now and should be in the thick of things when it matters. SURREAL I AM (6) impressed here last time with a strong finish. Keeps improving and must be respected. RELEASE POINT (8) back in trip suits and can run into the minors. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Orthie's Boys to win.
1 1324x ALL HUNKY DORY
ADAM DUGGAN
8YO  GR/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
TCR (Mgr: P Coffey)
Is first-up after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fourth of 13 at Gosford Bm78 May 10 over 2100m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Asgoodassobergets with 53.5kg at $12. When resuming last campaign second of 10 at Tamworth Mdn-Sw December 2 over 1400m, soft track; 1.4 len behind Magic Stalker carrying 59kg at $2.10. Holds genuine each-way claims fresh.
10
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
Dark Green, Brown Crossed Sashes
2 212x8 SUBARCTIC
MATTHEW SMITH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Mystery Downs (Mgr: F W Cook), Mrs C M Cook, MASGAN Racing Syndicate (Mgr: V J Mason) & MCS Racing (Mgr: Mrs M A Smith)
Second-up. First-up after nine months 8th of 12 at this track Bm64 on September 20 over 1250m, 3 len behind Cloisters with 61.5kg at $31. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Bendigo Bm64 on November 13 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Private Jumbo with 59kg at $6.50. Looks tested in this field.
13
ANGUS VILLIERS
Maroon, White Crossed Sashes, Yellow Armbands And Cap
3 6x137 BELLENTH
KIM WAUGH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
M E Waugh, M A Webster, A W Barrett, M D Shaw, Mrs J Shaw, J C Stewart, Bill Duncan Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: W J Duncan), J E Mahony, M R Lester, Mrs K A Perrett, K G Perrett, Mrs S L Bate & L J Goddard
Last start second last of 8 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on September 27 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Meridiana with 56.5kg at $7. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on September 6 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Denman Star carrying 56.5kg at $6. Peaking now and can give this a big shake.
13
J FORD
Pink, Lilac Stars And Sleeves
4 2120x FINAL RESET
MATTHEW SMITH
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs M Bramich, B Bramich, Impressive Johnson (Mgr: B Paine), N Collins, Miss R Brito, Miss A Xanthis, Miss E Madigan, A Mcdonald, Mrs M McDonald, W King & R Perrin
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of seven months. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Rosehill Bm78 February 26 over 2400m, soft track; 15 len behind Laspirit Deeler carrying 54kg at $12. When resuming last campaign seventh of 9 at Canberra Bm70 November 24 over 1600m, 3 len behind Icebreaker with 56.5kg at $16. Can sneak into the frame fresh.
6
MITCH STAPLEFORD
Black, Pale Grey Checks, Royal Blue Sleeves, Pale Grey Stripes, Black Cap, Pale Grey Checks
5 14215 ORTHIE'S BOYS
GREGORY MCFARLANE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
K J Orth
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on September 20 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Iceman carrying 55.5kg at $4.60. The start before that won by 2 len at Kembla Grange Cond Bm68 August 30 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Super Sugoi with 54.5kg at $4.80. Drops in grade and is expected to take plenty of stopping.
5
REGAN BAYLISS
Grey, Black Seams And Sleeves, Star On Cap
6 12751 SURREAL I AM
KRIS LEES
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Cressfield (Mgr: B W Neill), R Boman, L E Clark, I G Griffiths, C J Robertson, A K S Shadforth & W C Bedggood
Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.7 len at this track 5yo+ Bm64 September 19 over 1500m defeating Christa with 58.5kg at $9. The run before that from last on the turn 5th of 9 at this track 5yo+ Bm64 on August 26 over 1500m, slow going 1.75 len behind Wild Chap carrying 59kg at $8.50. Hard to ignore off his win here last start.
2
WILLIAM STANLEY
Silver And Black Diamonds, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
7 3800x MISSION BRAVO
ADAM DUGGAN
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
W B Cheng, K D Lam, Ms S H Chan, K S Lie, Mrs M Y M Fung & K H Law
Resuming after a break of 15 months. Finished off last campaign 11th of 14 at Sha Tin Rating 60 July 14 2024 over 1800m, 11 len behind Volcanic Spark carrying 54.5kg at $49. Previously first up; second of 11 at Sha Tin All Weather September 24 2023 over 1650m, 1.5 len behind Bear Slam carrying 56.5kg at $3.30. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
4
LEE MAGORRIAN
Dark Blue, Silver And White Checked Band And Armbands, Silver Collar, Dark Blue Cap, White Pom Pom
8 2x118 RELEASE POINT
RODNEY NORTHAM
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
K L Matthews, R And R Racing (Mgr: R Northam), S G Matthews, S A J Turnbull, G R Matthews, B Turnbull, D Cox & N L Mulcahy
Most recently ran last of 8 at Canterbury 5yo+ Bm72 on September 17 over 1900m, 11 len behind Tastula carrying 55kg at $21. The run before that came from midfield and won by a head at Scone Bm66 September 2 over 1600m defeating Mon Amore carrying 57.5kg at $3.30. Drops in trip and can get things back on track, just needs some luck from the draw.
17
R JONES
Red, Yellow Circles, Yellow Hooped Sleeves, Red Cap
9 73185 RUN RORY RUN
TONY BALL
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs B A Ball, M A Ball, K J Ball, Miss K Arnold & Miss M Arnold
At the latest run 5th of 9 at Tuncurry Tunc Cup Mbm82 on September 12 over 1600m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Lugh carrying 54kg at $41. Before that second last of 9 at Randwick Bm78 on August 23 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Kerguelen carrying 53kg at $61. Genuine each-way chance on best efforts.
9
TEIGHAN WORSNOP
Purple, White Lighting Bolt, Diamonds Sleeves
10 50911 SCOTLAND
KAREN OWEN
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
L W Reinhard
Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 3 len at Bowraville Bowraville Cup September 20 over 1370m in the wet defeating Little Prophet with 53kg at $3.30. Before that favourite; won by 1.3 len at Tuncurry Ctry Bm58 September 12 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Jason Darren with 57.5kg at $17. Cannot be underestimated.
7
MADELINE OWEN
Lime Green, Royal Blue Braces And Armband And Lime Green Cap
11 95x00 LIKE LUKEY
KRIS LEES
5YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
F Alam, V J Chaudhary, A Gittany, R Johnson & L J Robertson
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran last of 11 at Wyong Bm64 on September 5 over 1350m, 4.5 len behind Azarax carrying 57.5kg at $10. Second-up raced on the pace before fading 11th of 13 at this track 5yo+ Bm64 on September 19 over 1500m, 6 len behind Surreal I Am carrying 59kg at $7. Struggling to make a case.
8
AARON BULLOCK
Lime Green, Mauve Ribbon, Armbands And Cap
12 x858x SHURI
KRIS LEES
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L Murrell), BA Brogan, M Vorrasi, CTFP Racing, Deg Racing, Ms C Tomlinson, Ms M A Jermyn, Mrs R L Butcher, D I Hollyman, B J & A K Paterson, S A Baker, C Walsh, R S Chilov, S G Rielly, R I Darrah, B Oldroyd, M G Priadko, T D Macrae, Pinot And Dry & SHURI
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of seven months. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Eagle Farm Cl3 March 1 over 1600m, 15 len behind Imatruestar with 54kg at $13. When resuming last campaign eighth of 13 at this track Prov Bm64 January 25 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Canny Queen with 58.5kg at $8.50. Looking elsewhere at this stage.
11
DYLAN GIBBONS
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Check Sleeves And Cap
13 63335 OLLIE'S SECRET
JAN BOWEN
6YO  BR/BL  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms J L Bowen, R A Wilson & O C Renfrew
Last start faded in the straight 5th of 9 at Scone Bm74 on September 26 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Great Point with 59.5kg at $16. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Wyong Bm64 on September 5 over 1350m, 0.8 len behind Azarax carrying 57.5kg at $26. Has a stack of early speed and will give a bold sight.
12
ANNA ROPER
Pink, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Sleeves and Striped Cap
14 56383 RIVER PAT
KIM WAUGH
5YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), Dr A L Attebo, S Werrett, I Werrett, B N P Werrett, A D Allan, Mrs J V Allan, W W Allan & L R Allan
Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Hawkesbury Cond Bm68 on September 25 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Cape Byron carrying 55kg at $15. The start before that second last of 9 at Scone Cl3 on September 2 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Verbil carrying 60kg at $14. Expected to play a role from the inside pillar.
1
ASHLEY MORGAN
Green, Yellow Star And Armbands
15 00x74 JESSANDI
JASON DEAMER
7YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
N J Ryan
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 7th of 10 at Gosford F&M Bm64 on August 29 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Divine Vicky carrying 58kg at $51. Second-up 4th of 10 at this track Cond Bm68 on September 20 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Bodhi Boy with 55kg at $21. Other runners rate better this time.
3
C REITH
Dark Grey, Light Grey Diamond Braces
16 00x69 MEDIARO
MATTHEW SMITH
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
D R Lawler, M Fagerstrom, G Howison, M Teggelove, D Stout, D Price, P J Harper, Forbson Group (Mgr: B Forbes), Keah Racing (Mgr: S T Holton), M K Holton, S White, MCS Racing (Mgr: Mrs M A Smith), J G Felicetti, J K Murdoch & B Wilson
Second-up. First-up after almost two and a half years eased back early on 6th of 8 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on September 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Mirra Impact with 57kg at $41. Previously second-up ran last of 15 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on June 28 2023 over 1600m, on heavy track; 18 len behind Time Quest carrying 56kg at $26. Looks tested on the first up effort.
9
Cerise, Black Checked Sash And Sleeves
17 9x746 STAR LEGACY
GARY PORTELLI
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Brisbane Meadows (Mgr: Ms F Mylan), G & G Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: A Giotas), J Kotowicz, P Signorelli, L Signorelli, Marrickville Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: N J Smith), M W Smith, A Konstantakopoulos, V Macri, F D'Arrigo & G Portelli
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up second last of 8 at Kembla Grange Cond Bm68 on August 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Orthie's Boys carrying 55kg at $10. Last start 4th of 10 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on September 18 over 1500m, 1.2 len behind Cosmic Lad carrying 53.5kg at $21. Fitter and is in the mix.
7
Cerise And White Checks
18 x7000 ARTELIMAR
CARLOS ANTONIO
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
C Antonio
Most recently second last of 12 at Port Macquarie Bm66 on September 28 over 1509m, 6 len behind Tiwi Girl carrying 55kg at $101. The race before that ran last of 10 at Port Macquarie Ctry Cl3 on September 1 over 1200m, 14 len behind Pony Soprano with 55.5kg at $91. Not for ours.
14
Pale Blue, Silver Diamond, Diamonds Sleeves