Newcastle 12 Mar 2026
GOING: S(6)
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HUNGERFORD HILL WINES CG&E BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1200m Track: HEAVY 8 Rain (Max: 25) Rail: + 7m Entire. |
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Expecting Manwe to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sprint trip. Good contest. SHELSTEIN (2) great ride from the wide gate to cruise across and show a ton of cheek with a fighting on-pace second to Azarax over 1300m at Hawkesbury in a solid running contest. Key jockey change from the low draw and no excuses today. BETTER LATE (6) fifth-up for this with a handy winning CV. Three weeks between runs when he chased late to take ground off Sneaky Sofia when third over 1100m at Wyong. Ashley Morgan goes back aboard and will be ridden for luck from the sticky gate. MISSILE MAGNATE (7) closed late first-up with a gritty third over 1000m at Wyong in a fast run contest. Looking for this trip now and look for him late. NATION CHANGING (8) talented Tamworth-trained gelding chasing his fourth win from six starts. Proved too slick on resumption when taken to the front to salute over 1200m at Tamworth. Open to further of improvement and can overcome the wide draw. SUGGESTED PLAY: Shelstein maps to get the gun run.
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THE EXTREME CAT
NATHAN DOYLE 6YO BAY GELDING 64.0KG Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L Murrell), Ms M Murray, TDSS Racing (Mgr: S Berens), S Papadopoulos, J Covich, A Porter, Ms S Fitzgerald, S Kyriazis, G Van Ameyden, H Lee, Mrs M Anderson, S Anderson, Aston Bloodstock (Mgr: W Mula), Head Noise Racing (Mgr: J Boyle), K Jackson & C Wyatt First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Warwick Farm Cg&E Bm72 September 3 over 1400m, soft track; 4.5 len behind The Replicant carrying 60.5kg at $11. When resuming last campaign ninth of 14 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 June 14 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Motoscafo carrying 55kg at $15. Will take great benefit from this run. |
13 SHANNEN LLEWELLYN |
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SHELSTEIN
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 4YO B/BR GELDING 62.0KG Dynamic Syndications Racing (Mgr: D W Watt), G R Glynn, S D Murray, Mrs P Smith, W E Muller, M P Lockwood, A Cranes, S R Niven, G D Sharp, D J Harrison, W Peart, Stolk Racing (Mgr: C J Stolk), S Millsom, P J Wimpey, P L Ward, G J P Van Ameyden, Berkeley Park Stud, BLG Racing & R Roberts Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Hawkesbury Cg&E Bm64 on February 19 over 1300m, long-neck behind Azarax with 60.5kg at $7.50. The run before that ran last of 9 at Rosehill 3&4yo Bm72 on January 31 over 1200m, 5 len behind Eagle Express carrying 57kg at $16. Tough gelding due for a change of luck. |
3 CHAD SCHOFIELD |
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RIVKIN
LYLE CHANDLER 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG P A Stennett, O Field, J W Stennett, I Morrisey & D J O'Shannassy At the latest run 7th of 10 at Tamworth Lightning Bm86 on February 23 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Inazuma Boy carrying 55kg at $4. Before that 2nd of 8 at Walcha Lightninghcp 82 on February 6 over 1000m, neck behind Dune And Dusted with 58.5kg at $5. Rates highly and looking for this trip. |
7 MITCH STAPLEFORD |
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CALL ME GORGEOUS
DAVID PFIEFFER 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Fraternity Australia (Mgr: EST A J Koolman) First-up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 14 at Sha Tin Rating 60 May 25 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Goldentronicmighty with 60kg at $12. First up last campaign ninth of 12 at Sha Tin January 12 2025 over 1200m, 4 len behind Masterofmyuniverse with 56kg at $20. Prefer to see how he returns. |
6 TYLER SCHILLER |
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SOLITARIO
PAUL MESSARA & LEAH GAVRANICH 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J Messara), A Fraser & A Fraser Second-up. First-up after five months second last of 13 at Rosehill Highway-C3 on February 21 over 1300m, 16 len behind Rose Aye carrying 57kg at $8. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by a nose at Scone Ctry Cl1 June 23 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Cresta Run with 58.5kg at $1.75. Has won second up before and a better run is expected. |
4 R JONES |
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BETTER LATE
NATHAN DOYLE 3YO BAY COLT 59.0KG P L Jelfs, L Foy, P R Gemell, K J O'Shea, Mrs K J O'Shea, P J Phillips, Mrs C M Phillips, R J Cheetham & J L Abel Most recently raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Wyong Bm64 on February 21 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Sneaky Sofia with 59kg at $7. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at Rosehill 3&4yo Bm72 on January 31 over 1200m, 5 len behind Eagle Express carrying 54kg at $31. Improving colt with his hoof on the till. |
8 ASHLEY MORGAN |
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MISSILE MAGNATE
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 3YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Double C, B F Townsend, M T Tapungao, M Strbac, W Pizzato, T G Owen, D S Nolan, J R Mutimer, Mrs J M Kelly, D V Henderson, G F Hartney, S B Fanetti, I T Cornell, Ms A Kolaric, Canberra Racing Connections (Mgr: B M Neal), Mrs S Boston, S Todd, D J Wilson, B J Williams & Five Monkeys Having second run back today. Last outing 3rd of 8 at Wyong Bm64 on February 26 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Don't Doubt Merlin carrying 57.5kg at $15. At only start last preparation second last in a small field at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on August 13 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Planet Red with 59.5kg at $7.50. Desperate for the trip and looms as a significant threat. |
10 TOM SHERRY |
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NATION CHANGING
MELANIE O'GORMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Ms M J O'Gorman & D N McRae Second-up. First-up after five months favourite; won by 0.6 len at Tamworth Ctry Cl2-Sw February 23 over 1200m defeating Gelsey carrying 59kg at $2.45. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Tamworth Cl2 on September 30 over 1200m, 4 len behind Crimson Bonnet with 58kg at $4. Returned well and can go on with it here. |
9 MIKAYLA WEIR |
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WANDA RIVER
SUE GRILLS 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG J M Simpson First-up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at this track Cond Bm68 September 20 over 1300m, 7 len behind Bodhi Boy carrying 58kg at $19. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Quirindi Bm66 May 12 over 1200m slow track defeating Cossack Warrior with 59.5kg at $21. Will need this hitout. |
5 JENNY DUGGAN |
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FLYING ARGYLE
PAUL PERRY 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG P Perry, Dr B J Hudson & M R Tudehope Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 11 at this track Bm68 on January 24 over 1250m, 9 len behind Monte Veebee carrying 53.5kg at $101. Last start eased back early on 4th of 7 at Wyong Bm64 on February 10 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Apollo Ridge with 54.5kg at $21. Going okay and can take a hand in the finish. |
2 WILLIAM STANLEY |
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OLLIE'S SECRET
JAN BOWEN 6YO BR/BL GELDING 56.0KG Ms J L Bowen, R A Wilson & O C Renfrew First-up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at this track Cond Open October 18 over 1350m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Earl Of Bantry with 55kg at $21. First up last campaign second of 8 at Tamworth Bm74 July 4 over 1000m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Who Goes There carrying 60kg at $14. Tested from the draw. |
12 ANNA ROPER |
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ISLAND LEGEND
NIKKI HODGSON 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs W R Williams, Mrs M M Morley, R G Morley, R L Kane, C Johns, W A Sewell, J D Hope-Johnstone, Baillie Racing (Mgr: A R Baillie), N F Alexander, Mrs W M Carlile, P Carlile, A J Donehue, Mrs D Horan, Miss E Horan, Miss K Horan & Miss T Horan Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 6th of 12 at Port Macquarie Bm74 on February 8 over 1106m, 4 len behind Pony Soprano carrying 58.5kg at $15. Second-up 5th of 8 at Wyong Bm64 on February 26 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Harlex carrying 54.5kg at $8. Hard to have in this company. |
11 WINONA COSTIN |
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MANWE
REBECCA DUNN 5YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG G K Harris, AHT Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: A H Tighe), Robert Willis Bloodstock (Mgr: R S Willis), Pryde Racing (Mgr: M Pryde), A J Falk, Healey Bloodstock (Mgr: D Healey), Ms K Mailer, Main Beach (Mgr: D J Fahey), Mrs E J Riordan & M B Smith Dual acceptor. At the latest run 5th of 11 at Tamworth Cl1 on March 2 over 1400m, 3 len behind Ichika with 61.5kg at $10. The race before that 7th of 10 at Port Macquarie Cl2 Bm62 on February 22 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Outakandy carrying 61.5kg at $4.40. Needs it easier. |
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