Newcastle 11 Jul 2026
GOING: S(6)
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EAST MAITLAND BOWLING CLUB BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1600m Track: SOFT 6 Clouds (Max: 19) Rail: True. |
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Plenty of runners but a dawdling affair is on the cards. MY SHAREENA (9) closed hard but just missed over this distance at Kembla two back. Went to town last start and struggled in the concluding stages at the Kensington track in heavy going. Cherry ripe after three runs back and is more at home in a race like this. FREE AND FAST (2) returned from a 19-week spell with a tough all-the-way win over 1400m at this circuit a fortnight ago. Lightly raced three-year-old who won't mind the extra 200m and is capable of going to this next level. ROUSSILLON (3) comes here fourth-up after three modest efforts in the metro area since resuming. Best form measures up so maybe give him one more go in this company. COSTABIT (5) chimed in late but missed in the three-way thriller over 1500m at Hawkesbury recently. Drawn to enjoy a lovely run so cannot be underestimated. SUGGESTED PLAY: My Shareena to win.
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DR EVIL
JOHN STEINMETZ 9YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG J A Steinmetz, Mrs A V Steinmetz & M J Bellenger Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after four months won by a nose at Hawkesbury Bm64 June 23 over 1500m in soft going defeating Squeezebox with 59.5kg at $91. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at Canterbury Bm72 on July 3 2024 over 1550m, on heavy track; 1.4 len behind The Little Pumper with 60kg at $26. Big surprise last start - not convinced he can back that up. |
13 DEANNE PANYA |
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| 2 | 401x1 |
FREE AND FAST
KIM WAUGH 3YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG M E Waugh, Craig Blight Bloodstock (Mgr: C A Blight), Mrs L Jones, Mrs Z Ball, M J Dobbin, B Magain, A N Ducaine, M A Skrokov, J M Brooks, H Jones, Mrs K N Overton, J J Morrison, A P Johnson, Beaches Racing No. 7 (Mgr: L G Macedo), Beaches Racing No 10 (Mgr: L G Macedo) & R B Stuart Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after four months won by a neck at this track Cl1 June 27 over 1400m in the wet defeating Turning Circle carrying 58.5kg at $11. Previously second-up 4th of 13 at Kembla Grange Super Mdn-Sw on January 3 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Dynast King with 57.5kg at $26. Hat-trick is on the cards. Still has scope for improvement and is likely to feature. |
6 RORY HUTCHINGS |
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ROUSSILLON
CLARE COLLETT 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG C M Collett Last start 9th of 13 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on June 27 over 1300m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Cold Brew carrying 56.5kg at $19. Before that 8th of 11 at Canterbury 4yo+ Bm72 on June 17 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Island Dec carrying 58.5kg at $41. Worth one more chance back at the provincials. |
3 A GIBBONS |
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DOLLARS
JASON DEAMER 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Dynamic Syndications Racing (Mgr: D W Watt), Mrs S R Smith, M D Heath, M P Carroll, P J Ebeling-Vincent, R W Swan, A G Mitchell, S D Murray, Matrix Racing (Mgr: M Crismale), A Cranes & Yulestar (Mgr: G Tew) Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up got back early 7th of 9 at this track Prov Bm68 on June 13 over 1250m, slow going 8 len behind Cosy Corner carrying 58kg at $14. Second run from a spell 8th of 10 at this track Bm68 on June 27 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Auzstar carrying 58kg at $26. Comes into this in ordinary form. Happy to risk. |
8 BEN LOOKER |
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| 5 | x8603 |
COSTABIT
GERALD RYAN & STERLING ALEXIOU 3YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Ryan & Alexiou Racing (Mgr: G A Ryan), C E Holt, M H Wood, Mrs M E Wood, C Moore, Ms T L Arnott, R J Poot, M C Oxley, R J Ryan, A Dornauf, G S J England, P A Rosenquist, M Plozza, P M Dennis & A C Collins At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on June 23 over 1500m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Dr Evil carrying 58kg at $9.50. Before that ran last of 11 at Rosehill 3&4yo Bm72 on May 30 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Ertijaaj carrying 53kg at $16. Heading the right way and is in the mix again. |
2 LEE MAGORRIAN |
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HIGHBORN HARRY
DAVID PAYNE 5YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG W M Shelton, Mrs S E Shelton, Miss A R Shelton, Mrs R A Drabyna, Mrs G A Rezo, A P Gesell, A J Mitchell, W K Franklin, Miss A Straw, Mrs S J Mitchell, A D Barnett, C A Barnett, A Barnett, M G Turner, S N Rezo, D A Rezo & Dr R Barnett Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 4th in a small field at Canterbury Cg&E Bm72 on May 27 over 1550m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Skycatcher carrying 55kg at $5. Last start 10th of 12 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on June 6 over 1500m, slow going 8 len behind Is It Spectacular with 54kg at $18. Fitter and should be thereabouts. |
8 D DILLON |
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| 7 | 14624 |
FIERCENESS
MATTHEW SMITH 3YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG MCS Racing (Mgr: Mrs M A Smith), D J Fairfull, Denns Racing (Mgr: D L Yopp), P J Rich & S F McGuigan Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at this track Cl1 on June 27 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 1.3 len behind Free And Fast carrying 57.5kg at $20. The start before that 2nd of 10 at this track Cl1 on June 13 over 1400m, slow going 0.9 len behind Miss Chastain with 57.5kg at $10. Might struggle again. |
10 KEAGAN LATHAM |
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HUNTER BRED
DAMIEN SMITH 7YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG K J Lantry Most recently 4th of 7 at Gosford Cg&E Bm64 on June 18 over 1600m, on heavy track; 2.25 len behind Menthon carrying 58kg at $31. The run before that 9th of 11 at this track Prov Bm68 on June 6 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Piccaderro carrying 54kg at $41. Needs to do more. |
10 MS JESS TAYLOR |
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MY SHAREENA
BJORN BAKER 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Tricolours Racing & Syndications Pty Ltd, D T Morgan, Seed Partnerships, Morgcam Racing, S A Aboud, W J Buttigieg, D Gallen, Mrs M McGuiness, Bears International, P M O'Shea, R J Edwards, A Tran, D Molesworth, P Krajina, Mrs A O'Brien, R A Barlow, BSL Racing & A C Lloyd Jones Last start 5th of 7 at Randwick Kensington 3&4yo Bm64 on July 1 over 1550m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Ballpark with 57.5kg at $5. The race before that 2nd of 10 at Kembla Grange Bm68 on June 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Glastonbury Girl carrying 53kg at $3.10. Sure to measure up in this easier race. |
5 OLIVIA CHAMBERS |
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| 10 | 40166 |
POLO
GARY PORTELLI 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Newhaven Park (Mgr: R J Kelly) & Ingham Smith Racing (Mgr: B Ingham) At the latest run 6th of 8 at this track Mid Bm64 on June 27 over 1850m, slow going 10 len behind Allegro Miss with 57kg at $11. The start before that got back early 6th of 8 at Canterbury 3&4yo Bm64 on June 8 over 1550m, slow going 7 len behind Ballpark carrying 58kg at $26. Fully tested in this line up. |
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RED RAGS TO BULLS
JEREMY GASK 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG M J Abdallah & Miss D Gask Dual acceptor. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 4th of 16 at Rosehill Highway-C3 on June 27 over 1500m, slow going 2.5 len behind Portofino carrying 55kg at $4. The start before that 5th of 14 at Rosehill Highway-C3 on June 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Hollywood Gold with 55kg at $6.50. Making headway. Showed enough last start to suggest she can take this out. |
15 MITCH STAPLEFORD |
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| 12 | 44923 |
BALLINDERRY SAL
RODNEY NORTHAM 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Ms S Wills, J G Balfe, R And R Racing (Mgr: R Northam), Ms B L Bester, L Jackson, P N Gilbert, Ms T Freeman, Miss K Clarkson, E D Holmwood, Miss C Tully, P McTaggart, J E Dawson, Miss J Jones, D P Wills, Miss S C Wills & Mrs A Sedgwick Most recently 3rd of 10 at this track Bm68 on June 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Auzstar with 55kg at $16. The race before that 2nd of 8 at Muswellbrook Bm82 on June 12 over 1500m, slow going 2.25 len behind Danish Fortune with 55kg at $17. Needs to do more. Hard to fault of late but this looks a stretch. |
9 LEESHELLE SMALL |
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BLESSED EXPRESS
NATHAN DOYLE 4YO BR/BL MARE 56.0KG Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L Murrell), JAM Thoroughbreds (Mgr: A Bayley), G Dwarte, A Richardson, T Petterd, Swinging Again (Mgr: G Wood), Pumpa Racing, C Bignoux, JARCC Racing, J Lochore, L Tamassy, H Redwood, J Forrest, M Bolam, J Kennedy, J Wilmen, G Smith, Lady Larissa & J Lovett Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 9 at Scone Mdn on May 31 over 1300m, on heavy track; 0.9 len behind Antilopini carrying 53kg at $21. Second run from a spell came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.0 len at Hawkesbury Super Mdn-Sw June 23 over 1500m on a soft track defeating The Prospect with 57kg at $7. This will test her. |
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OTONO
MATTHEW DALE 5YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG Gantavya Pty Ltd Third-up today. Resuming got back early 6th of 8 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on June 2 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Presides with 57kg at $21. Second-up from last on the turn 8th of 10 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on June 23 over 1500m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Dr Evil with 57kg at $20. Outclassed. |
12 LOUIS-PHILIPPE BEUZELIN |
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HINUNE
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG I J Carnell, C J Carnell, J P Sarkis, M H Wood, Mrs M E Wood, B J Walton, N B Patterson, D S Smart, P Knight, W J Scudds, Mrs L Robertson, A J Davidson, Stone Cold Racing (Mgr: P Hatchell), J Walsh, B R Buffier, A Swindell & Obi-Run Kenobi Racing (Mgr: B Stone) Third-up today. Resuming ran second last of 12 at Taree Cl1 on June 5 over 1250m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Yesspecially carrying 55kg at $14. Last start won by 1.5 len at Goulburn Bm58 June 22 over 1500m on a soft track defeating Jalmari carrying 58kg at $13. Should give a good account. |
7 M BELL |
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SWEET JUSTICE
LIAM RUDDY 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG P L Brown, F Connolly & T W Chidgey At the latest run failed to make an impression; 8th of 10 at Scone Bm58 on June 29 over 1700m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Maples with 60.5kg at $6. Before that won by 2.75 len at Scone Cl1-Sw June 9 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Heapy's Legacy with 57kg at $10. Has ability and looks one of the fringe chances. |
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NAUGHTY NURSE
KRIS LEES 4YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG J V O'Neill, B Elliott, T J Henderson, T Mitchell, R Allison, R F O'Reilly, Rayson Racing (Mgr: S Rayson), N D Rance, Dr D S Karpin, M M Coughlin, M J Curtain, I Bruce, G J Dickerson, M Bellizia, G D Webb & Sandcastles (Mgr: J E Mahony) Last start 4th of 12 at Tamworth Cl3 on June 26 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Cheval Chic carrying 56kg at $8.50. The start before that ran last of 11 at this track F&M Bm64 on June 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Celtic Sin with 56kg at $18. Prefer in something a bit easier. |
11 JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE |
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ANGARA
PAUL PERRY 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG P Perry, A M Murdocca, M A Davis & Mrs T A Davis Last start 5th of 7 at Gosford Cg&E Bm64 on June 18 over 1600m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Menthon with 57kg at $7. The start before that 4th of 9 at this track Cg&E Bm64 on May 23 over 1250m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Crop Duster with 57.5kg at $31. Has ability but finds a difficult assignment here. |
7 BEN LOOKER |
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| 19 | 20020 |
NOBLE ONE
MATTHEW SMITH 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG MCS Racing (Mgr: Mrs M A Smith), Ms K E Harding, S Coughtrey, Ms S A Sproats, M Smith, J Incher, G D Vandergert & P M Rogers Most recently ran second last of 12 at Hawkesbury Cl1-Sw on June 23 over 1800m, on a slow track; 11 len behind The Iron Star carrying 59kg at $101. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Wyong Cl1 on June 7 over 1625m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Flying Grey with 55kg at $21. Form not inspiring. |
1 CLAIRE RAMSBOTHAM |
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BOLD HOI HO
SALLY TAYLOR 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Ms S J Taylor, J J Devine, N J Devine, Mrs P A Devine & S S Flynn Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after six months 2nd of 7 at Coffs Harbour Sawtell Cup on June 28 over 1505m, in the wet; 0.9 len behind Baby Ryan with 55kg at $6.50. Previously second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.5 len at Ballina Bm66 November 25 over 1415m defeating Smart Recognition carrying 57.5kg at $12. This looks a bit too tough. |
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BELLEVUE
NACIM DILMI 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng) Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 9 at Illawarra Grange Prov Bm64 on May 30 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Kosrae with 59kg at $8. Last start eased back early on 7th of 10 at this track Bm68 on June 27 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Auzstar carrying 57kg at $19. This looks too tough. |
4 MITCH STAPLEFORD |
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