Wyong   04 Apr 2026
 
GOING: S(6)

CAMP QUALITY CONDITIONAL BENCHMARK 68 HANDICAP 1350m

Track: SOFT6   Rain (Max: 20)   Rail: +3m Entire.  

Genuine tempo from Bold And Blazen leading Ocean Chill. OCEAN CHILL (9) moved up nicely to lead in the lane but found a couple better late in the piece when resuming over 1300m at Kembla last start. Up slightly in grade but drops 3.5kgs after the claim and strips fitter. Sure to be there at the business end. COSMEENA (3) scored over 1200m here first-up but has been outclassed in two subsequent outings in Provincial Championship qualifiers. Back in her right grade today so give her another chance. BOLD AND BLAZEN (4) was never on the track so his failure in a Rosehill Midway last Saturday should be ignored. Form prior to that was good enough to make him highly competitive. ALFRED (7) is not the most reliable conveyance. Won here at this trip two back then found a BM78 a bit rich last start. Can feature in this easier contest if at his best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Ocean Chill.
1 25353 HOW'S IT KEV
ALISON SMITH
8YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
C A Buckley, L Buckley & S A Buckley
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 12 at Dubbo Bm82 on March 6 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Inazuma Boy with 60.5kg at $16. The race before that 5th of 10 at Gilgandra Gilg Cup Bm85 on January 4 over 1600m, 3 len behind Wealthy Investor carrying 61.5kg at $7.50. Perfectly drawn and looks a nice each-way option.
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Red, Gold Star, Black Sleeves
2 5119x LAUREL HILL
ROB POTTER
6YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
A J Groves & Mrs S H Groves
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Randwick Bm78 December 13 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Axius carrying 53kg at $19. First up last campaign third of 7 at Randwick Kensington Bm72 July 16 over 1100m, soft track; 3 len behind Epic Proportions carrying 55kg at $9. Always a threat early on in the campaign.
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SIENNA GRIMA
Royal Blue, Pale Blue And White Stripes, Royal Blue Sleeves And Cap
3 5x189 COSMEENA
MICHAEL VELLA
4YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
M C Vella & Mrs B A Vella
Last start sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 10 at Kembla Grange Provmid Champ on March 21 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Midnight Opal carrying 54kg at $31. Before that 8th of 10 at Hawkesbury Provmid Champ on March 7 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Matcha Latte carrying 54kg at $21. Finds a nice race and can turn things around.
2
DEON LE ROUX
Orange, Black Chevrons
4 x5840 BOLD AND BLAZEN
PETER GREEN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
G J Andison, S G Andison, C Pilling, P W Neave, S Masri, R G Williams & Almighty Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: C Ong)
Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 12 at Rosehill Midway 5yo+ Bm72 on March 28 over 1300m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Annie's Rose carrying 55kg at $41. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Newcastle Prov Bm64 on March 12 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Benamera carrying 60kg at $8.50. Better than that last run suggests - in the right race to return to form.
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GRANT BUCKLEY
Black And Grey Diamonds, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
5 43931 HAZEL JEAN
RICHARD LITT
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Galletta Contructions Pty Ltd (Mgr: O Galletta)
Form hard to fault. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.5 len at Goulburn Cl1 March 22 over 1300m on a soft track defeating Senjutsu carrying 58.5kg at $4.20. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Canberra Cl2-Sw on March 8 over 1300m, slow going 2.75 len behind Divine Secrets with 55kg at $6.50. Likely to be about the money again.
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M BELL
White, Red Disc, Green Sleeves And Cap
6 x1217 PICCADERRO
JASON DEAMER
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Dynamic Syndications Racing (Mgr: D W Watt), D Griffiths, P C Vaughan, R J Gall, G Rassos, A J Mihle, W J Lake, S R Freeman, S Millsom, J M Nassim & P G Falvey
At the latest run 7th of 11 at Port Macquarie Cl2 on March 16 over 1509m, 2 len behind Five Rings carrying 59.5kg at $1.80. The race before that favourite; won by a long-neck at Taree Cl1 March 3 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Annoint carrying 59kg at $2.40. Back in trip and worth another chance.
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WILLIAM STANLEY
White, Dynamic Syndications Logo, Red Cap
7 x7817 ALFRED
KYLIE GAVENLOCK
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Ms K E Harding, Ms I Miller, C G B Miller, Mrs C M Johnstone, P R Johnstone, Ms N S Summerhayes, M J Ferguson, Mrs M S Thornett, C J Dawson, Ms V Green, Ms L M Holmes, Ms D A Arnold, Dr M J Nelligan, Mrs M O Scott, Mrs L M Rawson & J W Kean
At the latest run eased back early on 7th of 10 at this track Bm78 on March 18 over 1350m, slow going 6 len behind Formal Display with 52kg at $101. Before that won by a nose at this track Cl1 February 26 over 1350m on a soft track defeating The Warrior with 56kg at $12. Mixing his form but cannot be underestimated.
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C LEVER
Red, White Spots
8 72537 DE FORZA
NOEL MAYFIELD-SMITH
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Mrs E J Mayfield-Smith & G Petropoulos
Dual acceptor. Comes off a 31 day let-up. Most recently second last of 8 at Doomben Cl5 on March 4 over 1350m, 10 len behind Acappella Sun carrying 53kg at $11. The race before that 3rd of 10 at Coffs Harbour Nrra Champ on February 15 over 1400m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Considered with 56kg at $21. Can make amends back at the provincials.
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JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
White, Pink And Royal Blue Diamond Band, Pink And Royal Blue Diamond Band On Sleeves, Pink Cap
9 431x3 OCEAN CHILL
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs A S Archibald, J A Richards, P A Tully, V Y K Ip, Ms K A Platel, A Bryan, S J Maybury & Beaver Tail (Mgr: L Schultz)
Second-up. First-up after four months made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Kembla Grange F&M Bm64 on March 21 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Not That Easy carrying 57kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cl1 on October 27 over 1350m, 4 len behind Dreymon carrying 56kg at $2.80. Lightly raced mare who looks beautifully weighted after the claim and should improve with that run under her belt.
3
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
Navy Blue, Pale Pink Epaulettes And Cap
10 16564 FACEOFF
BRYCE HEYS
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms T Blair, M W O'Keeffe, Ms V J King, F A Caccavari, K J Williams, S J Conroy, Ms F Schio, EST P B Barber, Mrs L Barber, D W Stafford, G E Roddy, C Carrington, J Canning, M K Harvey, Mrs K Rix, P J Townsend, L M Townsend, A Dyer & G Rix
At the latest run eased back early on 4th of 8 at Canberra Cl2 on March 25 over 1300m, slow going 2 len behind Common Goal with 59.5kg at $10. The race before that 6th of 9 at Goulburn Cl3 Bm66 on March 10 over 1300m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Sir Franklin with 59.5kg at $15. Plenty of depth in this which makes it difficult.
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ADAM FARRAGHER
Royal Blue, Yellow V, Red And Yellow Striped Sleeves, Yellow Cap
11 62455 BONUS TEMPUS
B M LAZZARINI
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms J Hardwicke, B M Lazzarini & Mrs S L Reeve
Last start 5th of 11 at Port Macquarie Ctry Bm58 on March 24 over 1500m, slow going 2.5 len behind Talana carrying 58.5kg at $8. The start before that 5th of 10 at Taree Bm66 on March 10 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Punch One Out with 55kg at $15. Happy to overlook.
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MS JESS TAYLOR
Navy Blue, Turquoise Seams, Turquoise And White Striped Sleeves, Seams Cap