Port Macquarie 23 Jan 2026
GOING: S(5)
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THE KOVE BAR PANTHERS BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1500m Track: Good 4 Rain (Max: 22) Rail: True. |
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Plenty of pace from the outset with Bella Kathleen and Calamity Fox leading the charge. ARTIE LADY (14) set to peak fourth-up as she gets out to this trip for the first time. Snagged back from the wide gate and happy to overlook the poor eighth over 1420m at Lismore. Drawn to get the right run today and can give this a mighty shake at the each-way odds. DAMONS ON A BENDER (10) got off the mark at start two with an effortless victory as fav over 1250m at Taree on the soft (6) track. Doesn't get the same map favours and not to be overlooked. SMOKEY SAINT (15) placed at this course and distance and comes here deep into the prep. Caught the eye late when fourth over 1400m at Taree. Top-three player from the barrier. CALEDONIAN (8) failed to go the good early tempo when over-raced throughout to finish a dismal last over 1605m at Coffs Harbour. Blinkers come off and assess on the win two back over the mile. SUGGESTED PLAY: Artie Lady each-way.
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GOLDEN HONOUR
GLEN MILLIGAN 6YO BROWN GELDING 62.0KG G R Milligan & Ms V P Milligan Most recently 3rd of 10 at this track Bm66 on January 6 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Tact carrying 58.5kg at $14. Before that second last of 10 at Taree Bm66 on January 2 over 1300m, 6 len behind Get Some Fun with 58.5kg at $18. Should measure up. |
3 M BENNETT |
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YORIKIRI
PAUL PERRY 7YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG P Perry, A M Murdocca, P G Scott & Ms C G Collis Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation when last of 13 at Newcastle 5yo+ Bm64 September 19 over 1500m, 11 len behind Surreal I Am with 55.5kg at $21. Previously first up; second last of 7 at Scone Cl3 November 11 2024 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Sir Godric carrying 55kg at $11. Prefer to see how he returns. |
2 GRADY SPOKES |
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SPIRITLY
NORMAN ROGERS 7YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Ms D E Johnson Second run back. First-up after three months 6th of 10 at this track Bm66 on January 6 over 1500m, 3 len behind Tact carrying 54.5kg at $41. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by a head at this track Bm50 July 12 over 1512m in soft going defeating Heart Of Platinum with 62.5kg at $5. Looks a fair way off peak form so others are preferred. |
8 LEANNE BOYD |
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EXTERNUS
NIKKI HODGSON 6YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG S P Hodgson, Ms N M Hodgson, P B Hodgson, Miss B Bergen, M A Hoath, N Hoath, J Hoath & L R Mckechnie Most recently second last of 7 at Gosford Cg&E Bm64 on December 31 over 1200m, 6 len behind Loving with 55kg at $31. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 10 at this track Bm66 on November 13 over 1500m, 10 len behind Naughty Nurse carrying 58.5kg at $20. Others rate better. |
11 DEON LE ROUX |
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NEVER ISLAND
NOEL MAYFIELD-SMITH 6YO BAY MARE 61.0KG J L Cannon, Mrs E J Mayfield-Smith, J A Curran & M J Curran At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at Coffs Harbour F&M Bm58 on January 11 over 1305m, 1.75 len behind Aitutaki with 59.5kg at $3.50. The run before that 5th of 11 at Coffs Harbour Bm58 on December 4 over 1612m, 0.9 len behind In The Fine Print with 57.5kg at $5.50. Warrants consideration. |
18 LEANNE BOYD |
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BELLA KATHLEEN
MARK MINERVINI 7YO BROWN MARE 60.0KG S J Rushton, Mrs M Modra & TB Rushton Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 12 at Newcastle Cond Bm68 on November 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 24 len behind Laurel Hill with 55kg at $61. Second-up sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 at Taree Bm66 on January 2 over 1300m, 4 len behind Get Some Fun with 57kg at $81. Prefer to see her back in form. |
6 L P ROLLS |
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PASSIONATE REBEL
JONATHAN SMITH 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG P Shailer Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 6th of 11 at this track Ctry Bm58 on January 6 over 1200m, 4 len behind Athena's Treasure carrying 61kg at $31. Second run from a spell second last of 7 at Tuncurry Cl3 on January 17 over 1400m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Highly Tempted with 59kg at $9.50. Has the job ahead. |
9 J GRISEDALE |
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CALEDONIAN
KAREN OWEN 4YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG L W Reinhard At the latest run ran last of 11 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Bm58 on January 11 over 1605m, 15 len behind In The Fine Print carrying 58kg at $5. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.6 len at Coffs Harbour Cl1-Sw December 27 over 1600m in heavy going defeating Ausbred Yahoo with 57kg at $7. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance. |
14 EMILY FARR |
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PURPLE KITTY
PETER CHEERS 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Mrs B Cheers & P J Cheers Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Taree Ctry Bm58 on January 12 over 1250m, slow going 7 len behind Oakfield Utah with 60kg at $21. The race before that 6th of 9 at Tuncurry Bm58 on December 8 over 2100m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Prince Is Game with 60kg at $13. Likely to struggle on recent form. |
12 LEE MAGORRIAN |
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DAMONS ON A BENDER
DAVID ATKINS 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 59.0KG H D Woodhouse, D B Woodhouse, Mrs L K Woodhouse, Ms L J Woodhouse & G Nieddu Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, got back early 4th of 8 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Mdn-Sw on December 26 over 1200m, 3 len behind Harry's Halo with 57kg at $4. Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Taree Mdn-Sw January 12 over 1250m on a rain affected track defeating Smashing Nova with 58kg at $1.85. Fitter and is a leading player. |
13 AARON BULLOCK |
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CALAMITY FOX
COLT PROSSER 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG D J Goss, T F Haynes, A W Patterson, N H Patterson, C J Ryan, W Dafter, G A Wellington, R R Maxwell, D Schneider & D B Patterson At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Bm58 on January 11 over 1605m, 4.5 len behind In The Fine Print carrying 58kg at $15. The start before that 2nd of 8 at Wauchope Bm50 on December 26 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind My Sonny's Faith with 62kg at $4.60. Can sneak into the minor money. |
10 BEN LOOKER |
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KAHRABA
DENIM WYNEN 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Miss B Bergen Last start 2nd of 9 at Taree Cl1-Sw on January 12 over 1600m, slow going head behind Ocean Tsunami with 57kg at $11. The race before that 5th of 11 at Taree Cl1-Sw on December 23 over 1600m, 2 len behind Hallonic carrying 57kg at $17. Can go on with the job now despite drawing out. |
14 MOLLIE FITZGERALD |
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FAIZA STAR
DARREN TREACY 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG D Treacy, K C Adams, E J Bancroft, M Johnson, S J Young, G A Reynolds, W H Halls & S P Maloney Form hard to fault. Comes off a 31 day let-up. At the latest run came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Taree Cl1-Sw on December 23 over 1600m, 0.7 len behind Hallonic with 57kg at $5.50. The race before that 4th of 9 at Coffs Harbour Bm58 on December 4 over 1312m, 1.5 len behind Cardsharp carrying 56kg at $7.50. Making headway. Right in the mix again. |
5 TEIGHAN WORSNOP |
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ARTIE LADY
MATTHEW DUNN 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Mailbag Bloodstock (Mgr: J M Rayner), P Kewniuk, A D'Mello, S F Wade, Mrs P Harvison, D B Bryan, G J Nelson, A F A H Racing (Mgr: J Harris), BTD (Mgr: S W Halliwell), G F M (Mgr: M Jones), W Henderson, Mrs D Pascoe, Mrs A Bailey, J Greenland, K Marshall, M Gannon, W Balke, A Courtney & J M Green At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 10 at Lismore Ctry Bm58 on January 4 over 1420m, 6 len behind Do It For You with 53.5kg at $3.40. The run before that came from midfield and won by a long-neck at Lismore Ctry Mdn December 19 over 1310m defeating Zosma carrying 53.5kg at $2.90. Can atone from the inside barrier. |
1 JETT NEWMAN |
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SMOKEY SAINT
NEIL GODBOLT 3YO GREY GELDING 55.0KG N Godbolt, R R Baker & Mrs M M Godbolt Last start got back early 4th of 7 at Taree Cl1 on January 12 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Darn Deadly carrying 55kg at $15. The start before that eased back early on 7th of 11 at Taree Cl1 on January 2 over 1250m, 5.5 len behind Star Prediction carrying 55kg at $61. Great chance to atone. |
4 ANNA ROPER |
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WICKED GAMES
WAYNE WILKES 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG J Wilkes, W T Wilkes, K P Brown, M J Armstrong, R L Piltz, D M Mitchell, Mrs J L Mitchell & J M Duncan Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Muswellbrook Ctry Bm58 on January 13 over 1450m, slow going 4 len behind Mellencamp carrying 55kg at $12. The run before that 4th of 7 at Scone Bm58 on December 11 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Gold Capital with 55.5kg at $21. Finds a few better today. Looking to others. |
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RAISED BY WOLVES
BRETT BELLAMY 6YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG P J Wood, R T Chambers & M R Chambers Last start 5th of 13 at Coffs Harbour Cg&E Bm58 on January 11 over 1305m, 1.75 len behind Spills carrying 55kg at $17. The run before that eased back early on 6th of 9 at Coffs Harbour Bm58 on December 27 over 1000m, in the wet; 6 len behind La Cache A Vin carrying 55.5kg at $8.50. Not far away last time. In the right race this time and shouldn’t be far away. |
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RIVOLI STAR
PETER GRAHAM 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Miss C E Stummer, W R Sawkins & Miss K A Brown At the latest run got back early 5th of 10 at Tuncurry Bm50 on January 17 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Our Warrior carrying 56.5kg at $7. Before that got back early 8th of 10 at Taree Ctry Bm58 on January 12 over 1250m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Oakfield Utah carrying 55.5kg at $61. Others preferred. |
7 SHANNEN LLEWELLYN |
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REBEL ONE
MATTHEW ROBINSON 5YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG M J Robinson, Miss M J Travis & Mrs A A Travis Dual acceptor. Most recently 6th of 9 at Taree Cl1-Sw on January 12 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Ocean Tsunami with 59kg at $61. Before that from last on the turn 6th of 9 at this track Bm50 on January 1 over 1512m, 4 len behind Think I'm Irish with 56kg at $6. Unlikely to threaten. |
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SMART LILY
WAYNE WILKES 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG R A Wilkes Dual acceptor. At the latest run 4th of 8 at this track Cl1 on January 6 over 1500m, 6 len behind Call Me Basil carrying 55kg at $9.50. The run before that made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 11 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Bm58 on December 16 over 1350m, 1.5 len behind Ivy Diva carrying 54.5kg at $21. Hard to see her winning this with form like that. |
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