Wyong   31 Aug 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

SHARP DS CENTRAL COAST MIDWAY BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1350m

Track: Good 4   Clear (Max: 20)   Rail: +3m Entire.  

Good pace with Ilovenews, More Voltage and Lease matching motors. BENAMERA (9) deep into the prep and can race closer to the speed today from the inside gate. Went back from the outside gate and was a total forgive when a poor eighth over 1400m at Goulburn. Regular rider booked and can bounce back quickly with the weight drop. ILOVENEWS (6) underrated gelding who bounced off his good first up second, with a slick on pace win over 1400m at Scone. Races best with his runs spaced and can get the job done again. SHOW COUNTY (2) sat on the speed in the atrocious conditions when a fading sixth over 1400m at Rosehill in Midway class. Genuine top three player on his win two back. LEASE (5) tough gelding holding his form well. Last two runs had merit and can sneak into the minor prize money. SQUEEZEBOX (3) resumes on his home track and can sprint well fresh. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 9,6,2,5.
1 316x0 KING'S DUTY
MARK MINERVINI
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
G Harvey, M V Beecroft, S Burns, B R Kemp, S Higgins, D V McManus, Kick On Racing, D R Wright, M L Green, T P Johns, P A Till, D Hogan, From The Track King, Minervini Racing & MyGav Racing
Second-up. First-up after six months 10th of 12 at this track Bm64 on August 17 over 1100m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Shirvington with 58.5kg at $21. Previously second-up from last on the turn 8th of 10 at Newcastle Bm64 on September 3 over 1200m, 3 len behind Iconic Treasure carrying 57kg at $6.50. Hard to be diving in at this stage of the prep.
7
LEE MAGORRIAN
Royal Blue, White Crossed Sashes
2 x5516 SHOW COUNTY
ALEXANDRE LEMARIE
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
T A Smith, A Lemarie, M W Hodgson, M Kemp, S G Williams & Miss J Stricek
Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently couldn't go on with it; 6th of 12 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on August 2 over 1400m, in the wet; 6 len behind Cold Brew carrying 55kg at $14. Before that won by 1.5 len at Hawkesbury Mid Bm64 July 20 over 1300m defeating Orthie's Boys with 57.5kg at $12. Better suited back to this grade.
3
LOUIS-PHILIPPE BEUZELIN
Brown, Pink Epaulettes And Cap
3 9x79x SQUEEZEBOX
KIM WAUGH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M E Waugh, J J Starr, MD Lagden, N G Karasoulos, V Fuda, A Jones, Mrs T A Russell, T Denham, M J Dobbin, B Magain, Ms LG Pond, J C Heddo, B T Jones, T Odgers, A J Dobbin, J K Gentle, M J Brennan, Mrs K A Brennan & C L Hudson
Resumes after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Kembla Grange Bm64 April 19 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Last Command carrying 59kg at $8.50. When resuming last campaign seventh of 12 at Hawkesbury Bm64 April 5 over 1300m, 2 len behind Alabama Fox carrying 59kg at $17. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign.
2
ALYSHA COLLETT
Pink, Lilac Stars And Sleeves
4 3727x ZIPITALIST
MITCHELL BEER
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
M D Beer, J M Casey, P Goring, A Blaszak, M Wilson, C J Pearson, S P Varney, S Crestani, The Twelve Horsemen (Mgr: M J Mallon), D A Bocquet, R K F Fraser, Kariba Racing (Mgr: C Dziedzic), M A Molloy & Team Battler (Mgr: M Casey)
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at Kembla Grange Bm64 April 19 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Last Command with 59kg at $15. First up last campaign fifth of 7 at Goulburn Cl3 December 20 over 1200m, 3 len behind Deceive carrying 57.5kg at $6. Can return with a bold run.
7
ANGUS VILLIERS
White, Red Twin City Emblem, Red Sleeves And Cap
5 6x915 LEASE
ALLAN KEHOE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Miss K J Clarke
Most recently 5th of 12 at Taree Hopknliver Bm85 on August 15 over 1412m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Run Rory Run with 55kg at $8.50. The start before that won by 0.9 len at Coffs Harbour Cl3 August 1 over 1200m in soft going defeating Personal Space carrying 58.5kg at $26. Is a winning chance.
5
J FORD
Black, Blue Kimall Park Logo
6 45521 ILOVENEWS
LEE & CHERIE CURTIS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs M G Smith, Ms E Mason, M P Tailby & P Willis
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 51-day let-up. Most recently won by a nose at Scone Bm66 July 11 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Hollywood Gold with 57.5kg at $3.80. The run before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 12 at Scone Bm58 on June 23 over 1300m, slow going 2 len behind Smoke On The Water with 61.5kg at $6.50. Good enough to measure right up in this superior contest.
6
J PENZA
Black, Pale Blue Checks, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
7 9256x COMMUNITY
KIM WAUGH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
F P Lawler, D J Noble, B J Dooley, J J Carlaw, J V Dooley & S J Storrie
Resuming after a break of 11 months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at Hawkesbury Bm64 October 17 over 2000m, 5 len behind Seething Seb with 58kg at $12. First up last campaign fifth of 9 at Scone Bm66 July 12 2024 over 1400m, on heavy track; 4 len behind She's Independent with 61kg at $16. Might be better off following this outing.
4
KEAGAN LATHAM
Orange, Royal Blue Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
8 339x7 STAR LEGACY
GARY PORTELLI
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Brisbane Meadows (Mgr: Ms F Mylan), G & G Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: A Giotas), J Kotowicz, P Signorelli, L Signorelli, Marrickville Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: N J Smith), M W Smith, A Konstantakopoulos, V Macri, F D'Arrigo & G Portelli
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Warwick Farm Bm72 April 2 over 1600m, soft track; 7 len behind Bianco Vilano with 53kg at $7.50. First up last campaign fourth of 9 at Kembla Grange Mid Cl1 May 28 2024 over 1200m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Monte Kate carrying 56kg at $13. Prefer to see how he returns.
9
Cerise And White Checks
9 x9338 BENAMERA
STEPHEN O'HALLORAN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
D R Hannon, M A Hannon, J A Hannon, C J Hannon, C L S Brown, Mrs A Brown, M Rosser, Mrs M Rosser, G J Wilson, S Boyle & Mrs K G Brown
At the latest run second last of 9 at Goulburn Cl2 Bm62 on August 11 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Duke Of Camden carrying 59kg at $5. The start before that 3rd of 10 at this track Prov Cl1 on July 24 over 1350m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Monty Be Quick with 58kg at $6. Very fit and can bounce back quickly.
1
C LEVER
Purple And Pink Stripes, White Sleeves And Cap
10 x2242 ALL TOO WILD
TRACEY BARTLEY
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ms T A Quinn & Stratheden Racing (Mgr: G M Maher)
Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track Mid Bm64 on August 17 over 1350m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Flying Orchid with 55kg at $8. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Hawkesbury Prov Cl1 on August 12 over 1300m, slow going 2.75 len behind Commanding Belle carrying 55kg at $3.30. Has ability but finds a difficult assignment here.
10
M BELL
Yellow, Purple And White Checked Sash, White Sleeves, White And Purple Checked Cap
11 x9006 BLUFF 'N' BLUSTER
JASON COYLE
9YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
R P Kerr & Ms A B Timberlake
Last start eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track Mid Bm64 on August 17 over 1350m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Flying Orchid with 54kg at $21. The race before that ran last of 12 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on August 2 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Cold Brew with 52kg at $31. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
8
MS MOLLY BOURKE
Royal Blue, Red And Yellow Checked Band And Sleeves
12 45906 MORE VOLTAGE
MITCHELL & DESIREE KEARNEY
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs D A Kearney & M S Kearney
Last start did the work up front then tired second last of 7 at Hawkesbury Prov Cl1 on August 12 over 1300m, slow going 4 len behind Commanding Belle carrying 55kg at $41. Before that second last of 12 at Hawkesbury Mid Bm64 on July 20 over 1300m, 7 len behind Show County carrying 55kg at $101. Prefer others.
9
WINONA COSTIN
Black, Pink Diamond and Diamond Checked Sleeves