Hawkesbury   03 Jul 2025
 
GOING: S(7)

CLARENDON TAVERN BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1600m

Track: SOFT7   Clouds (Max: 19)   Rail: +3m 1100m-450m, True Remainder . (Pent: 5.73)  

The pace looks even at best given a lack of early speed. UNUSUAL PROSPECT (5) lightly raced import held in high regard by the stable. Returned for a commanding victory over 1600m at Gosford with the 60kg. Gets a similar set up for this and expected to take the next step. ALLEGRO MISS (10) on the quick backup after closing smartly with a close up sixth over 1600m at Kembla Grange. Winning rider sticks and gets a more economical run here. Each way. AKKADIAN EMPEROR (1) returns from a lengthy break. Will keep improving as he gets deeper in the prep and given the two trials for this. Keep safe with the claim. TIP TOP TIMING (9) consistent gelding who will appreciate the claim. Boxed on steadily when fourth over 1600m at Gosford. At his top now and keep safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Unusual Prospect to win again.
1 1355x AKKADIAN EMPEROR
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
C E Holt, Mrs S M Gorst, K J Marr, R W Wilson, P Bolt, R W Gamble, Mrs S J Gamble, G D Bayliss, T Edwards, B A Tonkin, M J Miller, P L Ward, Mrs B M Phelan, M T Phelan, H Tam, M Vella, Hon. G J Williamson, Miss A S Neasham & GCM Racing Club
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Warwick Farm Bm78 February 5 over 2400m, 2 len behind Impunity carrying 54.5kg at $4.20. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 4.5 len win. Newcastle Cl1-Sw December 14 over 1850m defeating Rose's Legacy with 59kg at $1.70. Expecting a strong run fresh.
5
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
Royal Blue, Red V
2 40x03 JACOB'S TIME
ANTHONY MOUNTNEY
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
G P Brilley, Mrs J M Brilley, Ms L Spencer, S P Smith, S Worsley, Mrs V M Chisholm, Mrs K L Abraham, B S Abraham, Mrs D P Wilson, Ms T A Bedson, JMS Racing (Mgr: J Rosser), G R McSweeney, Mrs E A Seear, T A Jensen, B R Hindmarsh, N A C Walker, L Pavlovic, Ms K L Barugh, Mrs R Simpson & J A Simpson
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 10 at Kembla Grange Prov Bm68 on May 10 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Hyperbolic carrying 59kg at $12. Second run from a spell held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Canterbury Bm72 on June 18 over 1550m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Nana's Wish with 56.5kg at $26. Fitter now and making headway. Leading hope this time.
10
OLIVIA CHAMBERS
Orange, Black Sash, Diamond Armbands And Hooped Cap
3 518x5 OAKFIELD MAMSELLE
KRIS LEES
5YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
B Mackenzie
Second-up. First-up after seven months 5th of 8 at Gosford Bm64 on June 12 over 1600m, slow going 2.5 len behind Covert Thinking carrying 58kg at $19. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len at Taree Bm66 September 24 over 1614m defeating Silent Russian carrying 57.5kg at $5. Will find this too tough.
9
BENJAMIN OSMOND
Lime Green, Gold Maltese Cross
4 x1512 SURREAL I AM
KRIS LEES
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Cressfield (Mgr: B W Neill), R Boman, L E Clark, I G Griffiths, C J Robertson, A K S Shadforth & W C Bedggood
Last start 2nd of 8 at Gosford Bm64 on June 12 over 1600m, slow going long-neck behind Covert Thinking carrying 59.5kg at $4.20. Before that won by 2.25 len at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm68 May 11 over 1600m defeating Becamo carrying 56.5kg at $4.40. Not on recent form.
14
JASON COLLETT
Silver And Black Diamonds, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
5 2x2x1 UNUSUAL PROSPECT
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
OTI Racing (Mgr: T Henderson), R Gold, Unusual Prospect JOS, Dr O Chan, Ms L Barp, J Melick, P Milczarek, Mrs J Shehade, Mrs K Worner, S De Zoete, Farah Racing (Mgr: Mrs J Farah), R Daly, B Barnett, D Larkin, Beartown No. 29, The French King, P Tasker, T Black, R Koch & Big Timer
Having second run back today. Last outing favourite; won by 0.9 len at Gosford Super Mdn June 12 over 1600m on a soft track defeating The Beast carrying 60kg at $1.50. At only start last preparation 2nd of 10 at Kembla Grange 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 29 over 1600m, head behind Gwendie carrying 59kg at $1.95. Strips fitter and will be tough to beat again.
6
TOMMY BERRY
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
6 51024 XTRA APPROVAL
TONY BALL
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs B A Ball, K J Ball, M A Ball, Mrs J Haisell, J C Haisell, Mrs R M Haisell & G R Haisell
Form hard to fault. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Coffs Harbour Bm82 on June 20 over 1305m, in the wet; 6 len behind Ostracised with 58kg at $9. The run before that 2nd of 8 at Taree Bm82 on June 5 over 1250m, on heavy track; 2.25 len behind Zaru with 58kg at $14. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves another chance.
11
SHAE WILKES
Purple, White Lighting Bolt, Diamonds Sleeves Purple Cap
7 10386 BINKOU
GARRY FRAZER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs J M Frazer & D & Mrs K Stein
Returns from a 61-day let-up. Most recently second last of 7 at Newcastle Mid Bm64 on May 3 over 1890m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind General Soho with 59kg at $7.50. The race before that 8th of 13 at Orange Orange Cup Bm90 on April 11 over 2100m, 5.5 len behind Campaldino with 54kg at $21. Will need to do a bit more.
4
C LEVER
Lime Green, Blue Stars And Sleeves, Pink Armbands And Cap, Blue Star
8 02138 OCEAN DIVA
JOHN SARGENT
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Topline Thoroughbreds (Mgr: A J Carroll), M Glover, N W Power, Mrs M Bolster, S B Roberts, Mrs L K Clark, J Ryan, B G Gibson, Miss S De Cocq, Mrs J Conlon, Mrs K Pitchford, C J Williams, R R Allsopp, M W Fiechtner, Mrs K A Fiechtner, Mrs M A Carroll, M A Carroll & Mrs M A Carroll
Most recently couldn't go on with it; ran last of 8 at Wyong Bm64 on June 8 over 2000m, slow going 10 len behind Stylebender with 58kg at $7. Before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 7 at this track Bm64 on May 27 over 1600m, in the wet; 3 len behind Hard Pick carrying 58kg at $7. Back in trip with two key gear changes.
8
MADELINE OWEN
Royal Blue, White Topline Logo, Striped Sleeves And Cap
9 x7234 TIP TOP TIMING
CLARRY CONNERS
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
B Garforth, Mrs K Garforth, Mrs E Kowalczuk, Dr M Kowalczuk, S Miller
Recent form sound. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Gosford Bm64 on June 12 over 1600m, slow going 2.5 len behind Covert Thinking carrying 57.5kg at $4.40. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Kembla Grange Mid Bm64 on May 31 over 1600m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Hooligan Tommy with 57.5kg at $12. Can play a leading role with the drop in weight.
3
JACE MCMURRAY
Yellow, Black Star, Orange Sleeves
10 41766 ALLEGRO MISS
CON KARAKATSANIS
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
J E Carmody, Mrs L J Carmody, A Commisso, Mrs C Commisso, G M Commisso & S Commisso
Most recently 6th of 9 at Kembla Grange Bm68 on June 21 over 1600m, 2 len behind Satness carrying 55kg at $9. The race before that 6th of 11 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on June 7 over 1500m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Hellfire Express carrying 52kg at $41. Certainly worth another chance from the good gate.
2
J PENZA
Red, White Chevron, Clovers, Chevron Armbands And Cap
11 00162 HARD PICK
MITCHELL & DESIREE KEARNEY
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs D A Kearney, S R Kearney, L J De Wai, T B Kearney, A J Keen, B R Kearney, M J S Donaldson, L D Keen, P J Donaldson, M J Thomson, S Delanoue & B Liggins
Most recently sat on the pace when 2nd of 7 at Gosford Cg&E Bm64 on June 19 over 1600m, slow going 2 len behind Loose Love carrying 54.5kg at $18. Before that 6th of 8 at Gosford Bm64 on June 12 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Covert Thinking with 55kg at $8.50. Still favouring others today.
8
WINONA COSTIN
White, Purple Frangipani, Seams Sleeves, Cap And Pom Pom
12 16387 ZIELLE
GARY NICKSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
P Katos & Mrs E Katos
Most recently got back early 8th of 12 at Randwick 3yo Bm72 on June 21 over 1300m, slow going 4 len behind Brave One with 51.5kg at $41. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at Canterbury 3yo Bm64 on June 9 over 1250m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Mia Ballerina with 54kg at $41. Looks tested again this line-up.
11
MS MOLLY BOURKE
Pink, Black Seams, Striped Cap
13 43537 OH GOLLY GOSH
JASON ATTARD
7YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Miss C M Burke, Etak Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Miss K Nivison), W Jose, J Attard & K Burke
At the latest run 7th of 11 at Wyong Mid Bm68 on June 24 over 1300m, slow going 4 len behind Zip On By with 56kg at $16. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on June 3 over 1300m, on heavy track; 1.75 len behind Hot Bandit with 55kg at $12. Tested up to the mile.
7
TOM SHERRY
Hot Pink, White And Orange Checked Armbands, Orange And Hot Pink Quartered Cap
14 294x6 BROHM LAKE
STEVE ENGLEBRECHT
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
S Englebrecht, L Freeman & J Vartuli
Second-up. First-up after three months 6th of 12 at Goulburn Bm58 on June 13 over 1300m, slow going 6 len behind Killer Kerr carrying 59kg at $16. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Goulburn Bm58 on November 18 over 1400m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Ken'ker with 57kg at $21. Looking elsewhere.
10
R JONES
Red, Red And Green Quarters, White Sleeves, Green Seams, Black Pom Pom
15 35023 STROBING
TONY BALL
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Bamboo Bloodstock (Mgr: W J Wendt), Mrs G Bozinis-Wendt & G Beecroft
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 7 at Taree Winghamcup Bm84 on June 5 over 1600m, on a wet track; 2.75 len behind Rebel's Edge carrying 53.5kg at $7.50. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Port Macquarie Bm66 on April 27 over 1800m, on a wet track; 1.3 len behind Solar Power with 58kg at $12. Strong top-three hope.
1
SIENNA GRIMA
Gold, Navy Blue Half, White Starburst And Lightning Bolt On Sleeves