Wyong   30 Apr 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

CARLTON & UNITED BREWERIES CG&E BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1100m

Track: GOOD 4   Rain (Max: 22)   Rail: +3m Entire.  

Plenty of pressure from Bruce I Am, Poisonous and Revolutionary Star battling for the lead over Ride The River. REVOLUTIONARY STAR (8) returned from a 24-week spell and was lining up for only the second time when a game winner over this distance at Gosford last start. Has been brought along patiently by the Waterhouse/Bott team and he is reaping the benefits. Can go to this next level. POISONOUS (4) led all the way to win with authority first-up over this trip at Hawkesbury then was less effective last time when he dropped back to 1000m. Speedy gelding who will appreciate the return to 1100m and will be prominent for a long way. HE'S COOL (3) made it two wins from as many runs over the Wyong 1100m when comfortably home in a Class 1 two back. Struggled over 1200m last time but can make amends back at his pet distance. BRUCE I AM (6) started favourite and gave backers little cause for concern when an all-the-way winner on debut over 1000m here recently. Promising gelding with plenty more to offer. MYRIAD (7) is back from a 20-week break. Goes well fresh although the wide gate is a worry. SUGGESTED PLAY: Revolutionary Star on top but the top four picks all have excellent claims.
1 1056x PRESIDENT
JASON COYLE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
B J Gunn, P Criniti, M B Woodham, M W Grew, S Ngo, M A Mansour, Mrs J A Mansour, U Dimitriou, D Medz, P A Nelson, B W Protheroe, Mrs A J Protheroe, Lucky 88 Racing (Mgr: P Blackmore) & J C Coyle
Resuming. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Canterbury Bm72 December 12 over 1250m, 2.5 len behind Mother Goose carrying 59kg at $19. Previously first up; ran last of 8 at Warwick Farm Bm72 August 20 over 1000m, in the wet; 19 len behind Bev's Nine carrying 60kg at $18. Very good fresh performer who cannot be underestimated.
2
TIM CLARK
Navy Blue, Grey Maltese Cross, Black Sleeves, White Cap
2 26x00 NORTON ROAD
RODNEY BAILEY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Miss B J Bailey
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Not raced for 47 days. First-up 10th of 12 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on February 14 over 1000m, 6 len behind Mal Coupe with 55kg at $41. Second run from a spell ran last of 14 at Rosehill Midway 5yo+ Bm72 on March 14 over 1200m, 15 len behind Audrey's Lane with 57kg at $81. Looking elsewhere.
9
SHANNEN LLEWELLYN
Pink, Black And White Braces, Black Cap
3 41316 HE'S COOL
MARK MINERVINI
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Minervini Racing (Mgr: Mrs M J Minervini), M C Wright, Mrs N T Benjes, M Benjes, D G Manning, J A Bronner, Shunt and Punt (Mgr: B Cribb), P A Till, M Bell, I L Raatz & A M Cordina
Last start 6th of 8 at this track Cg&E Bm64 on April 16 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Lightning Glory carrying 57.5kg at $10. The start before that won by 1.75 len at this track Mid Cl1 April 4 over 1100m on a soft track defeating The Netball Queen with 56kg at $5. Worth another chance back to his pet distance.
5
WILLIAM STANLEY
Gold, Black V And Cap
4 6x15 POISONOUS
BJORN BAKER
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Godolphin
Third-up today. Resuming won by 1.3 len at Hawkesbury Cg&E Mdn March 26 over 1100m in soft going defeating Smoke 'N' Darts carrying 59kg at $6. Last start did the work up front then tired 5th of 7 at Hawkesbury Cl1 on April 14 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Tides Turning carrying 59kg at $4.20. Lightly raced four-year-old who deserves another chance.
6
JASON COLLETT
Royal Blue
5 6x217 RIDE THE RIVER
MITCHELL BEER & GEORGE CARPENTER
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby), M Davey, P Harbrow, R C Hill, J M Lewis, P M Morris, M L Nitschke, S S Poole, G Sherring, D & S Stephen Racing, HG Racing, Hoarse Tails (Mgr: S K Lee), JCCM Racing, Darby Racing Mosscedes & Mrs T Asquith
Returns from a 41-day let-up. Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 11 at Albury Cl2 on March 20 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Hello Romeo carrying 60.5kg at $5. The race before that won by a nose at Kembla Grange Prov Cl1 March 3 over 1000m in the wet defeating Song For Rosie carrying 59kg at $1.35. Must be forgiven one bad run.
4
CHAD SCHOFIELD
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
6 1 BRUCE I AM
JOSEPH PRIDE
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
D P Azzopardi, D L Todd, I L Cockerell, M G Rothschild, Grind to Glory Racing (Mgr: Miss J L Davis), Island Sword Racing (Mgr: R Smith), Three Old Chaps (Mgr: J Tomasello), Loose Muscle (Mgr: L A Reichel), B Garrigan & Dream Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: T Dimitriadis)
Was well-supported at debut, won favourite; won by 2 len at this track Mdn April 16 over 1000m defeating Weekend Market carrying 59kg at $2.30. Promising type from a top yard so must be followed.
7
N RAWILLER
Black, Hot Pink And White Ribbons, White Stars Sleeves, Hot Pink Cap
7 x141x MYRIAD
NATHAN DOYLE
3YO  GR/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Calibre PS (Mgr: L Halloran-Gould), R Skinner, A Horn, Seven Sovereigns (Mgr: S Hitchiner), I Won But I Lost Racing (Mgr: D Power), J2X Racing (Mgr: J Robertson), Ratpack Racing, J McNamara, M Carroll, Chapple Racing, R Haynes, V Stevens, Rohbomm, K Colak, A Stevens, P Colak & Marie Bloodstock
Resuming. Finished off last preparation won by head Scone Bm58 December 11 over 1200m defeating Straand Care carrying 59kg at $2.10. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 2.5 len Port Macquarie Mdn November 13 over 1000m defeating Red Chick with 57kg at $1.40. Best when fresh so he is sure to play a key role.
11
LEE MAGORRIAN
Light Blue, White Vee, Calibre Logo, Black Sleeves And Cap, Light Blue Seams
8 0x1 REVOLUTIONARY STAR
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
C Hadjiparaskeva, T Ika, Summit Thoroughbreds (J Dickson), W G Moore, Rose Among Thorns (J I Skrivanic), JAKIDA (J Monaghan), H J Kernaghan, Dr A Kuok, R Thwaite, K C Edmunds, D A Grant, H A Grant, M J Lees, B T Rouse, Mrs M A Rouse, R H C Seymour, R J Seymour & Fourmour Racing (C Seymour)
Third race start. First start raced on the pace before fading second last of 12 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Mdn-Sw on October 25 over 1200m, 8 len behind Pimlico carrying 55kg at $7. Returned from break came from midfield and won by a long-neck at Gosford Super Mdn-Sw April 9 over 1100m defeating Fernweh carrying 58.5kg at $4.80. Still has scope for improvement and another bold showing is expected.
10
REGAN BAYLISS
Aquamarine
9 2834x SUNDAY TYCOON
CLARRY CONNERS
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms C A Grouse & Victory Lodge (Mgr: C E Conners & M Conners)
Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at this track Mid Bm64 December 10 over 1100m, 1.1 len behind Northlander carrying 55kg at $4. Previous preparation first-up won by head Gosford Mid Cl1 June 19 over 1000m slow track defeating Harlex carrying 56.5kg at $9.50. Both wins have come first-up so he comes right under notice.
11
DEANNE PANYA
Old Gold, Red Crescents, Band And Pom Pom
10 67372 CLIFTON SPRINGS
MARC & MITCHELL CONNERS
8YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Geraghty Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M W Geraghty) & M C Conners Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs M J Conners)
Most recently made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Gundagai Bm66 on April 12 over 1180m, slow going 0.8 len behind Jackpot Star with 61kg at $9.50. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at Gosford Cg&E Bm64 on April 2 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Just Response with 55kg at $31. Doubt he will cope with this class rise.
3
A CALDER
Yellow, Purple Epaulettes, Striped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
11 3963x CALGARY KING
BLAKE RYAN
8YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs J M Ryan
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at Kembla Grange Bm64 July 26 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Bev's Nine with 53kg at $31. When resuming last campaign second in a small field at Kembla Grange Bm64 May 17 over 1000m, soft track; 0.5 len behind Zaragoza with 53kg at $10. Prefer to see how he returns.
1
LEESHELLE SMALL
Yellow, Blue Three Vees, Blue Sleeves, Yellow Armband, Blue Cap, Yellow Spot
12 62055 MR TRACKSIDE
PAUL PERRY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs C L Perry, R J Redfern, N P Peate, M B Bush, C & S (Mgr: S M Madden), Mrs R Madden & S M Madden
At the latest run 5th of 12 at Taree Bm66 on April 21 over 1007m, slow going 3 len behind Albanian Star with 55kg at $12. The race before that 5th of 9 at Taree Cl2 Bm62 on April 9 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Cutting Edge with 59kg at $4.80. Plenty of better prospects in this race.
8
ANNA ROPER
Yellow, Pink And Black Checked Sash And Armbands, Pink Cap