Hawkesbury   17 Mar 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

MICWAY MIDWAY BENCHMARK 68 HANDICAP 1300m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 32)   Rail: +2m 800m-400m, True Remainder .  

Duke Of Camden has good early speed and can set a decent tempo. IL PASSERO (3) progressive gelding kept fresh for this after scoring an emphatic victory over 1250m at Newcastle on February 14. Carries the big weights well and shapes as a genuine top-three prospect. C'MON MATE (4) had no choice but to go back from the outside barrier with a plugging seventh over 1300m at Kembla Grange. Will appreciate the 3kg claim from the good gate and represents good each-way value over his pet trip. LONE ARTIST (6) showed a ton of grit off the let-up with a fighting on-pace fourth over 1300m at Kembla Grange. Fitter now and gets a more economical run today. Respect. VETWELVE (1) total forgive over the unsuitable 1000m first-up with a struggling ninth over 1000m at Randwick in BM72 class. Out to his right journey and can make sharp improvement. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 3,4,6,1.
1 320x9 VETWELVE
JOHN SARGENT
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
Tricolours Racing & Syndications Pty Ltd (Mgr: J Moss), D Losurdo, M Beer, R Ridge, Picnic Point Punters (Mgr: J Whitney), Five Fat Kids (Mgr: G Amy), P O'Shea, M Barnes, Mrs C Richards, J Mcclelland, B Arlington, P McNamara, A Ryder, B Dixon, Tricolours Grunt (Mgr: J Moss) & W Dixon
Second-up. First-up after three months 9th of 12 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on February 14 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Mal Coupe with 58.5kg at $14. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Mdn-Sw on May 31 over 1300m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Homeric with 59kg at $3.50. Talented gelding who strips fitter now.
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LEE MAGORRIAN
Black, Tricolours Logo
2 642x2 DUKE OF CAMDEN
DAVID PFIEFFER
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Strong Bloodstock (B Armstrong), SBS Punters Club 1 (J McPhillips), B Healy, T Williams, W Pollock, J Proctor, P Walkden, A Hopewell, SBS Duke (J McPhillips),P Code, D Nelson, J Prioste, Flying Codona Racing (J Taylor), P Mosca, Mrs N Drysdale, M Peters, K Buckley, D Head, Mrs S Walkden & T Rankin
Second-up. First-up after five months set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at Kembla Grange Cond Bm68 on February 24 over 1300m, head behind Aligned carrying 59.5kg at $12. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Wyong Bm64 on July 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Burj with 59kg at $4.40. Excellent return and a win looks imminent.
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J FORD
Navy Blue, Strong Bloodstock Logo, Navy Blue Sleeves, White And Old Gold Chevrons, Old Gold Cap
3 23641 IL PASSERO
RICHARD LITT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Galletta Constructions Pty Ltd (Mgr: O Galletta)
Recent form sound. Returns from a 31-day let-up. Most recently favourite; came from midfield and scored a big 3.5 len win at Newcastle Cond Bm68 February 14 over 1250m defeating Athena's Treasure with 57kg at $3.40. The run before that 4th of 9 at Warwick Farm Cg&E Bm72 on January 26 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Duvana carrying 55.5kg at $6. In great order and can win again.
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M BELL
White, Red Disc, Green Sleeves And Cap
4 80517 C'MON MATE
ROSS MCCONVILLE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
A Kyriacou, Mrs K Kyriacou, M A Kyriacou, A T A Stenos, K R Thickpenny, P Preeo, R G Walker, C D Alger, S D Alger, C D Barron, P Barron & J Tierney
Most recently eased back early on 7th of 11 at Kembla Grange Cond Bm68 on February 24 over 1300m, 3 len behind Aligned with 57kg at $13. The race before that won by 1.5 len at Kembla Grange Cond Bm68 January 28 over 1300m defeating Ivana with 55kg at $11. Expecting a better ride from the good gate.
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REBECCA BRONETT PRAG
Red, White Diamond, Black And White Hooped Sleeves, Red Cap
5 5209x CASH ME
JARROD AUSTIN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P M Roberts, S Andersen, B S Young, L S Timms, B E Thomson, B Ryan, S D Pereira, G Marini, T R Lindeberg, A Ligt, J P Disher, D C Dempsey, W Cornwall, D J Cawthorne, D Brown, C Bowman, P M Beaman, 4Bees (Mgr: R McGarrigle) & W L F H Racing (Mgr: R Hall)
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at this track Bm64 November 8 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Cape Byron with 60.5kg at $10. First up last campaign ninth of 11 at Wyong Bm64 July 5 over 1350m, soft track; 6 len behind Malabar with 59.5kg at $26. Prefer to see how he returns.
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LOUISE DAY
Black, Gold Checked Sash, Gold And Black Stars Sleeves, Black And Gold Stars Cap
6 32134 LONE ARTIST
GREGORY HICKMAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
A P Carney, Mrs T A Carney, J C Teytz, Mrs M Teytz, Miss J A Teytz, H Van de Straat, Jimlee Racing (Mgr: Ms L Caff) & Steelies Racing (Mgr: Ms L Caff)
Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 11 at Kembla Grange Cond Bm68 on February 24 over 1300m, 2 len behind Aligned carrying 59kg at $8.50. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Sunshine Coast Bm68 on January 1 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Headhunter carrying 59.5kg at $4.80. Caught the eye last start and stays worth thought.
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KEAGAN LATHAM
Red And Yellow Diagonal Stripes, Dark Blue Sleeves
7 8x90x CONVERGENT
JIM & GREG LEE
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
F Khedoori
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Warwick Farm 5yo+ Bm72 January 7 over 1400m, 9 len behind Copacabana with 57.5kg at $11. When resuming last campaign ninth of 12 at Randwick Bm78 December 27 over 1600m, 9 len behind Sly Boots carrying 54kg at $21. Resumes with the one trial and likely to need this.
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DEON LE ROUX
Yellow, Green Crossed Sashes, Red Armbands And Cap
8 x0336 OAKFIELD BADGER
DAMIEN LANE
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
B Mackenzie
Last start second last of 7 at Warwick Farm 5yo+ Bm72 on March 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Ready To Shine carrying 55.5kg at $19. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Dubbo Bm82 on February 15 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Brutal Love with 59kg at $5.50. Has the ability to return to form with the blinkers on.
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ADAM HYERONIMUS
Lime Green, Yellow Maltese Cross
9 24x60 ALL TOO WILD
TRACEY BARTLEY
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ms T A Quinn & Stratheden Racing (Mgr: G M Maher)
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 6th of 12 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on February 14 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Mal Coupe carrying 54kg at $101. Second run from a spell ran last of 13 at Randwick Midway Bm72(71) on February 28 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Bryant carrying 52.5kg at $31. Others rate better.
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K MCEVOY
Yellow, Purple And White Checked Sash, White Sleeves, White And Purple Checked Cap
10 88x8x WITHOUT YOU
MARC CHEVALIER
5YO  BR/BL  MARE 55.0KG
Rathden Bloodstock Services (Mgr G P Latham), Dr A Awakian, M J Telford, S J Stanmore, Ms S J Warren, D J Furness, G McDonald, Mrs C McDonald, D Crotty, Mrs K Crotty, M G Pearce & Mrs K Latham
Back from a long spell. Finished off last preparation ran last of 8 at Newcastle F&M Bm64 on July 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 23 len behind Zielle carrying 58.5kg at $31. First up last campaign from last on the turn 5th of 8 at this track F&M Cl1 on September 7 2024 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Flying Rani with 56kg at $61. Trialled on March 5 at Randwick over 1200m and finished sixth. Will take great benefit from this run.
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LOUIS-PHILIPPE BEUZELIN
Black, Pale Blue Maltese Cross, White Sleeves, Pale Blue Armbands And Cap
11 80990 MORE VOLTAGE
MITCHELL & DESIREE KEARNEY
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs D A Kearney & M S Kearney
Dual acceptor. Most recently 10th of 12 at Cowra Cl1 on March 9 over 1375m, 6 len behind Hey Jude with 55kg at $31. The run before that second last of 10 at this track Cg&E Bm64 on February 19 over 1300m, 5 len behind Azarax carrying 55kg at $151. Can't recommend.
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Black, Pink Diamond and Diamond Checked Sleeves