Newcastle 09 Aug 2025
GOING: H(10)
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ZINC SMITH ROOFING NEWCASTLE F&M BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1400m Track: Heavy 10 Rain (Max: 15) Rail: +4m Entire. |
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Tactical given the lack of speed. Another race whittled down to five runners. TICKLE ME PINK (8) has won two easier races on the bounce and likes a soft track. Upside mare in the conversation up in grade. Can get the hat-trick here. ZIP ON BY (4) six-year-old mare who drops in distance from the latest effort when fourth over 1600m at Gosford. Suited for this race and can contest. LINWOOD (5) ex Maher-trained mare who settled well off the pace last start then made steady ground to finish sixth over 1600m at Gosford. Ready to show something for the new stable. ALABAMA BLITZ (9) is resuming from a lay-off. Fitter for a recent trial at Rosehill. Opened last campaign with a win at Yarra Valley over 1514m. In the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Tickle Me Pink to get the hat-trick.
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LEICA MODEL
STIRLING OSLAND 6YO BAY MARE 61.0KG Mrs C L Osland Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 12 at Tamworth Bm82 on June 27 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Staffa carrying 55kg at $41. Second-up came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a nose at Grafton Mothergift 86 July 17 over 1400m defeating Decisive Lass carrying 55kg at $12. Prepared to lay. |
8 HOLLY DURNAN |
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CINSAULT
MICHAEL FREEDMAN 4YO BAY MARE 60.0KG Godolphin (Mgr: A Makiv) Form hard to fault. At the latest run favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 3.5 len at Kembla Grange F&M Mdn-Sw July 26 over 1300m defeating Angel City with 58kg at $1.16. The run before that 2nd of 7 at Hawkesbury Super Mdn-Sw on July 3 over 1300m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Cross Tasman carrying 57kg at $1.60. Top chance again. |
5 J PENZA |
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DENETTA
DAMIEN LANE 7YO BR/BL MARE 60.0KG S J Raines & M J Sheer Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 7 at Wyong Bm64 on July 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind True Amor with 56.5kg at $26. Second-up got back early 5th of 8 at Wyong Cond Bm68 on July 24 over 1350m, slow going 5 len behind Cheeky Dancer with 57kg at $91. Prefer in something easier. |
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ZIP ON BY
KYLIE GAVENLOCK 6YO B/BR MARE 60.0KG Ms K E Harding, Ms I Miller, C G B Miller, Mrs C M Johnstone, Mrs C J Mclean, Ms N S Summerhayes, M J Ferguson, Ms V Ferguson, Mrs M S Thornett, Mrs M Scott, C J Dawson, Ms V Green, A N Green, M H Lynch, P B Opie, Mrs J Rochester, J W Kean, Ms D A Arnold, Ms L M Holmes & Dr M J Nelligan Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th in a small field at Gosford Mid Bm68 on July 19 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Hooligan Tommy carrying 54.5kg at $5. The start before that won by a nose at Wyong Mid Bm68 June 24 over 1300m in soft going defeating One Kind carrying 53kg at $2.20. Going well and should be prominent again. |
1 MOLLIE FITZGERALD |
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LINWOOD
PAUL SNOWDEN 5YO BAY MARE 60.0KG Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L G Murrell), G & Y Racing (Mgr: G Mikhael), F J Biviano, M P Barker, Mrs N L Grant-Taylor, N M Humberdross, K B Rust, B J Fewster, K P Chai, G W Fielding, N H Dickinson, T J Pender, K N Peddie, R I Darrah, Linwood (Mgr: J Lovett), R Fairhall & D R MacKenzie Returns from a 51-day let-up. Most recently got back early 6th of 8 at Gosford F&M Bm64 on June 19 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Aroha Stone with 57.5kg at $10. The race before that 7th of 9 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on May 17 over 1500m, on a slow track; 6 len behind City Limits carrying 59kg at $6. Should be at peak fitness now and should give a good account. |
3 AARON BULLOCK |
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SERENE NIC
MATTHEW SMITH 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 60.0KG Mrs M A Smith, Mrs A Reid, A D Grant, Mrs M A Newport, P Dee, P A Wildman, P W Withers, Ms J M Berry, M May, Becktton (Mgr: S Whitton), G J Brown, Mrs K M McNally, M R Fararoui, W R Tilley, G Clugston, A W Cable, J W Payne & D R Jones Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at Wyong Cond Bm68 on July 24 over 1350m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Cheeky Dancer with 56kg at $7.50. The race before that 9th of 11 at Canterbury Bm72 on June 18 over 1550m, slow going 6 len behind Nana's Wish with 55kg at $14. In the money recently and can feature again. |
6 MS OLIVIA DALTON |
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CLUEDO
PAUL SNOWDEN 6YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Mrs L A Morton, G B Morton, J P Morton, M Morton & G M Morton Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2 len at Taree Ctry Bm58 June 30 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Punch One Out carrying 60.5kg at $3.20. Second run from a spell led to the turn then faded 6th of 8 at this track F&M Bm64 on July 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Zielle with 60kg at $3.40. Will need to improve sharply. |
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TICKLE ME PINK
MARK MINERVINI 4YO BROWN MARE 59.0KG M J Minervini, K A Dailey, J Sheldon, N Randall, Dailey Racing, K Dennis, Mrs S J Nash, Ms L A Dunne, Mrs I Balkema, Mrs C D Metcalf, Mrs R N Waterman, Ms K M Kinsman, Lotus Ladies (Mgr: Ms M Lam), Mrs M A Dean, Mrs C A Fitzpatrick, Vancouver Ladies, Ms R L M Waddell, Mrs B A Reid & MyGav Racing Form hard to fault. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len at this track Mid Cl1 July 15 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Expido with 55.5kg at $17. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.75 len at Port Macquarie Mdn-Sw June 24 over 1206m on a soft track defeating Incantress carrying 57kg at $2.50. Facing a 4.0kg hike in the weights from the last start but still makes plenty of appeal. |
4 ZAC WADICK |
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ALABAMA BLITZ
DENIM WYNEN 4YO BROWN MARE 59.0KG S Morris & Mrs A Morris Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation third of 11 at Bendigo Bm58 March 2 over 1600m, a head behind Iluvcoffee carrying 59kg at $10. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.75 len Yarra Valley F&M Mdn-Sw January 21 over 1514m defeating Blanche Bass with 56.5kg at $3.20. Might be better off following this run. |
5 OLIVIA CHAMBERS |
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ECCEDERE
CHRIS WALLER 4YO BR/BL MARE 59.0KG Magic Bloodstock Racing (Mgr: P G Tighe), K H Warriner, Topgun Racing (Mgr: S J Bubear), Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), C H Madden, Mrs J G Madden, Bangaloe Stud (Mgr: Miss J C Ritchie), D Musumeci, Mrs C M Musumeci, R B Craigie, R P Campbell, J R Gunston, R G Dumbrell & J T C Lake Second run back. First-up after five months second last in a small field at Gosford F&M Cl1 on July 19 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Tonkatsu Goddess with 59.5kg at $4.40. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 1.2 len at Randwick Kensington Mdn January 22 over 1400m in soft going defeating Pink Shalala carrying 54kg at $31. Look for an improved run. |
6 RORY HUTCHINGS |
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SAMARELLE
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON 3YO BAY FILLY 58.0KG Mystery Downs (Mgr: F W Cook), Mrs C M Cook, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), Black Soil Bloodstock (Mgr: B A Siemsen), R B Gold, Segenhoe Thoroughbreds Australia (Mgr: K W Maloney), R Smith, M D Sullivan, 4th Bloodstock (Mgr: S Haggas) & P N Smith Getting off the mark on debut; was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.7 len at this track F&M Mdn-Sw July 15 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating The Stars with 55.5kg at $4.40. Expected to go well again. |
3 M BELL |
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ISLA NEGRA
M, W & J HAWKES 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Dr A R Johnson & Mrs M Johnson Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 8 at this track Cl1 on June 14 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind California Secret with 55.5kg at $14. Last start got back early 5th of 10 at Kembla Grange Cl1 on July 17 over 1300m, 3 len behind Superhero carrying 55kg at $51. Capable enough and is among the better hopes. |
11 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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CARING LASS
MATTHEW SMITH 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG Mrs S Paull Comes here off a 53-day let-up. Most recently settled well back; scored a big 3.5 len win at Nowra Bm66 June 17 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Ferrari Man carrying 55.5kg at $10. The race before that second last of 7 at this track F&M Bm64 on June 7 over 1400m, in the wet; 6 len behind My Mate Kate carrying 55kg at $21. Back in journey but should pay to follow. |
2 DONOVAN YEO |
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MON AMORE
PAUL PERRY 8YO BAY MARE 55.0KG P Perry, M A Davis, Mrs T A Davis & Ms C G Collis At the latest run 5th of 8 at this track F&M Bm64 on July 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Zielle carrying 55kg at $15. The race before that 3rd of 8 at Gosford F&M Bm64 on June 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Aroha Stone with 55kg at $15. Needs to do more. |
2 JENNY DUGGAN |
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