Port Macquarie 16 Mar 2026
GOING: G(4)
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PANTHERS PORT MACQUARIE BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1200m Track: GOOD 4 Clouds (Max: 25) Rail: +3m Entire. |
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Solid tempo anticipated with Via Vegas leading the way.
VIA VEGAS (2) led for the judge last start when resuming in the Country Championship qualifier over this course and distance but capitulated. Finds a far easier assignment today and his second-up record is sound. Everything points towards a much better run. SAVVYROCKER (3) was always behind the eight-ball after missing the kick last time out over 1250m at Taree. Down in class, draws a lovely gate, and is well in after Hull's claim so she gets the right conditions for a return to form. THE LUPERCAL (1) stormed home to get up for third when resuming over 1010m at Coffs Harbour recently. Won here in a similar race to this by over three lengths carrying 0.5kgs more last prep. Poses a serious threat. DUBALENE (13) returned from a spell with an emphatic win over 1000m at this track last start, the first run under new trainer Colt Prosser. Will enjoy the extra trip so another big run is on the cards. COCO DREAMING (4) is ready to peak fourth-up with winkers on for the first time. SUGGESTED PLAY: The top four picks are hard to separate - slight leaning to Via Vegas.
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THE LUPERCAL
DAVID CAMPBELL 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 62.0KG Ms F J Rodwell & I P Cook Second run back. First-up after five months 3rd of 13 at Coffs Harbour Cl3 on March 1 over 1010m, slow going 1.3 len behind Come On Glamour with 56kg at $13. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Bm58 on September 14 over 1012m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind De Forza with 58.5kg at $15. Fitter and a winning chance with a bit of luck from the wide gate. |
11 LIBERTY SMYTH |
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| 2 | 920x0 |
VIA VEGAS
JONATHAN SMITH 5YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG J A Smith, W Aspros, S D Freemantle & Miss M Aspros Second run back. First-up after six months raced on the pace before fading 11th of 14 at this track Mnc Champ on February 22 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Show 'Em Howl with 56kg at $101. Previously second-up won by 1.3 len at Benalla Mdn-Sw(Qc) November 10 2024 over 1206m defeating Miss Lottie with 59.5kg at $2.35. Fitter and ready for sharp improvement in this far easier race. |
5 ASHLEY MORGAN |
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| 3 | 27356 |
SAVVYROCKER
NEIL GODBOLT 4YO B/BR MARE 62.0KG N Godbolt & Mrs M M Godbolt At the latest run 6th of 9 at Taree Cl3 on March 3 over 1250m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Love Child carrying 57.5kg at $4.20. The start before that 5th of 8 at this track Cl3 on February 22 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Solar Power carrying 58kg at $4.40. Key contender with conditions to suit this afternoon. |
2 HOLLIE HULL |
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| 4 | x7442 |
COCO DREAMING
SALLY TAYLOR 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 60.0KG L J Davis, J C Buckley, B J Dainer, B J Davis, B A Dugan, H A Dugan, J Dugan, T R Dugan, G Moir & J Carmody Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 12 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Cl1 on March 1 over 1312m, slow going 3.5 len behind Love 'N' Rockets carrying 55kg at $13. Before that 4th of 12 at this track Ctry Bm58 on February 8 over 1206m, 0.9 len behind Royal Teens with 58kg at $15. Rates highly and with winkers on for the first time is among the chances. |
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WANJINA ROSE
BRAD MUNRO 7YO BAY MARE 60.0KG B T Munro Last start made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 10 at Coffs Harbour Bm58 on March 1 over 1212m, slow going 0.7 len behind Little Prophet with 59.5kg at $4.40. The race before that 7th of 12 at this track Ctry Bm58 on February 8 over 1206m, 2.75 len behind Royal Teens carrying 58kg at $3.40. Consistent mare with solid each-way claims. |
3 GRADY SPOKES |
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BOOM COURT
INDIANA TURNER 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG A Krayem Second run back. First-up after eight months sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Coffs Harbour Bm58 on March 1 over 1212m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Little Prophet carrying 59.5kg at $21. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Toowoomba Cl2 on March 1 2025 over 1200m, 8 len behind Monazel with 60kg at $18. Hasn't won for well over three years and didn't do enough first up to raise hopes. |
1 D PEISLEY |
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ROYAL TEENS
TERRY EVANS 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 59.0KG T Evans, Ms J M Ahlstrom, A W Reichard, C J Pearson, W A Blackmore, G P Cassim, A G Long, L V Muccillo, G Taylor, Ms D M Cohen, Mrs S M Partridge, F Partridge, Mrs K Clancy, V Clancy, Ms S Comer, B Battin, R Khoury & J R Hurst Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Last start came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track Ctry Bm58 February 8 over 1206m defeating Aye Aye Skipper with 57.5kg at $26. The start before that failed to make an impression; ran last of 7 at Tuncurry Cl3 on January 17 over 1400m, in the wet; 13 len behind Highly Tempted carrying 56.5kg at $4.80. Heading the right way and can win again. |
4 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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DISCREET LADY
TOM HIGGINS 6YO BAY MARE 58.0KG T J Higgins Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign third of 12 at Taree Bm58 December 1 over 1408m, 1.3 len behind Purple Kitty carrying 54.5kg at $17. Previously first up; fifth of 10 at this track F&M Bm58 October 11 over 1200m, 5 len behind All Too Rosey with 58.5kg at $11. Might need this hit-out. |
9 GRACE PALMER |
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TERRITORIES SPIRIT
TODD HOWLETT 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Ms K J Barber, Mrs M Jessop, Miss L M Milliner, Ms T G Halford, J Jessop, T J Milliner, S A Stedman & Ms V Hitchcock Resuming. Not seen since winning by 1.1 len Coffs Harbour Ctry Mdn-Sw September 14 over 1215m slow track defeating Rips Law carrying 57kg at $9.50. On debut fourth of 8 at Moree Ctry Mdn July 22 over 1300m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Cammi with 58kg at $7.50. Will improve on whatever she does in this. |
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TIME RULER
CARLOS ANTONIO 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG C Antonio Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming second last of 12 at Tamworth Ctry Bm58 on March 2 over 1000m, 6 len behind Yes Yes Boss carrying 56.5kg at $31. Last start 8th of 12 at Taree Ctry Bm58 on March 10 over 1250m, slow going 6 len behind Battledance carrying 54.5kg at $41. Out of his depth. |
7 WILLIAM STANLEY |
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SKITTLZ
NICK MITCHELL 5YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG Miss K Collins, A W Krohn, Miss E Sowden, C Behrendorff, Mrs A Behrendorff, Mrs R Tomkins, L Edwards, D J Edwards & S J Billingsley Second-up today. Last outing sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Tuncurry Bm50 on February 21 over 1200m, 6 len behind Lika Remi with 57.5kg at $21. At only start last preparation second last of 13 at Gunnedah Bm50 on September 27 over 1300m, 11 len behind Apache Jack carrying 56.5kg at $26. Has won second-up before but looks tested in this line-up. |
14 MADELINE OWEN |
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RIVOLI STAR
PETER GRAHAM 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Miss C E Stummer, W R Sawkins & Miss K A Brown Most recently ran last of 13 at Taree Ctry Bm58 on March 3 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Shutter with 55.5kg at $81. The run before that 6th of 10 at Tuncurry Bm50 on February 21 over 1400m, 8 len behind Ken'ker with 57.5kg at $8.50. Struggling to make a case. |
12 P GRAHAM |
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DUBALENE
COLT PROSSER 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG A L Ison, C S Dwyer, R A Kidston, Mrs T Prosser & DJ Greenfield Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after seven months settled well back; won by 2 len at this track Ctry Bm58 February 22 over 1000m defeating Craig's One carrying 55.5kg at $6. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Doomben 3yo F Mdn-Sw on May 28 over 1200m, 8 len behind Balance The Books with 58kg at $61. Has upside and is worth following up. |
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ULTIMATE REIGN
ANNETTE LEE 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG T J Higgins & A M Lee Dual acceptor. First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at Grafton Cl2 November 21 over 1600m, soft track; 13 len behind Tietar with 55kg at $101. Previously first up; third of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw April 19 over 1006m, 3.5 len behind Sagaponack carrying 54kg at $26. Others make more appeal. |
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