Port Macquarie 18 May 2026
GOING: H(10)
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DE BORTOLI WINES BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1509m Track: HVY10 Rain (Max: 19) Rail: +3m Entire. |
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Good pace from Highwire Girl, Nikody's Binks and Archie Maximus going forward. Open race. ARCHIE MAXIMUS (2) took charge a fair way from home then went on to record a dominant maiden victory over 1180m at Grafton last time out. Up sharply in trip off a six-week let-up which is concerning, but he is progressing well and is in good hands. Stablemate AUTUMN MISS (4) returned to form last start when runner-up over 1650m at Beaudesert. Back a little in grade today and should be in the finish again. HIGHWIRE GIRL (7) led for home but found one better over 1600m at Coffs Harbour recently. Cherry ripe after three runs back and should give a great sight up in the leading division. THE COMANCHE (10) can improve at the third run back from a spell. Has raced here at this trip once for a win. Veteran YORIKIRI (8) ran his best race for a while when just outside the placings at Taree last start. Saves his best for heavy going so don't rule him out. SUGGESTED PLAY: Archie Maximus on top with no great confidence.
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DAMASCUS GATE
CARLOS ANTONIO 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG C Antonio At the latest run led to the turn then faded 6th of 10 at Muswellbrook Bm58 on May 1 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Oenology carrying 58kg at $6.50. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track Bm66 on April 26 over 1800m, slow going 1.2 len behind Strobing carrying 58kg at $6.50. SCRATCHED. |
3 HOLLIE HULL |
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| 2 | 5x231 |
ARCHIE MAXIMUS
MATTHEW DUNN 3YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG L Waller Recent form sound. Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Last start favourite; won by 3 len at Grafton Ctry Mdn April 7 over 1180m defeating Amazigh Torque carrying 58.5kg at $1.60. The run before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Gold Coast Mdn on March 21 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind On The Throne carrying 56.5kg at $7. Heading the right way and looks a key runner again. |
8 AARON BULLOCK |
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| 3 | 67064 |
UNDER TWENTY TWO
ANDREW PARRAMORE 5YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG P C Richardson & Mrs P A Richardson Most recently 4th of 9 at Coffs Harbour Cg&E Bm58 on May 8 over 1205m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Tribbiani carrying 60.5kg at $12. The race before that 6th of 10 at Grafton Ctry Bm66 on April 19 over 1400m, 4 len behind Jukebox In Siberia with 57kg at $10. Might struggle again. |
10 JUSTIN P STANLEY |
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| 4 | 07042 |
AUTUMN MISS
MATTHEW DUNN 5YO B/BR MARE 59.0KG Mailbag Travessia, J W J Racing (Mgr: J Klason), G Frilingos, A Ryan, Jest (Mgr: E G Wiliams), W E Balke, S R Wolfe, Big Bets (Mgr: A J Marsh), B I Fitzgerald, Ms B McGavin, Mrs S A Rodda, M J Kiely, A D'Mello, C Baptiste, PROVIDENCE (Mgr: Ms H Sparrow), Mrs J Allard, S Arstall & G C Jones Racing well recently. At the latest run raced on the pace when 2nd of 9 at Beaudesert Bm65 on April 25 over 1650m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind The Catch carrying 56kg at $6. The run before that 4th of 11 at Grafton Ctry Bm58 on April 7 over 1608m, 1.0 len behind Lady Alabama carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. Back in form last start and is strong top-three hope. |
3 NICK HEYWOOD |
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| 5 | 02460 |
KEN'KER
DALE WAGSTAFF 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Flyby Racing (Mgr: Ms R L Bolton) Most recently raced on the pace before fading second last of 11 at Taree Bm66 on May 5 over 1614m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Talana with 56kg at $14. The run before that 6th of 11 at this track Bm58 on April 26 over 1500m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Nikody's Binks with 60.5kg at $6.50. SCRATCHED. |
4 D DILLON |
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DISCREET LADY
TOM HIGGINS 6YO BAY MARE 58.0KG T J Higgins Most recently 3rd of 11 at Taree Bm66 on May 5 over 1614m, in the wet; 2 len behind Talana carrying 52kg at $16. The race before that eased back early on 5th of 10 at this track Bm58 on April 26 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Savvyrocker carrying 58kg at $9. Consistent mare with each-way claims. |
5 GRACE PALMER |
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HIGHWIRE GIRL
JOHN SHELTON 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 58.0KG Mrs T S Schmidt, A V Colenso, P R Lang, J S Moule, N A Colenso, N W Shaw, K McDonald & N W Geekie Most recently 2nd of 7 at Coffs Harbour Cl1-Sw on April 24 over 1600m, on heavy track; 1.1 len behind Crathie Kirk carrying 55.5kg at $7.50. The start before that did the work up front then tired 5th of 10 at Grafton Ctry Cl1 on March 30 over 1420m, 1.75 len behind Xtreme with 56kg at $6.50. Put the writing on the wall last time and she should be peaking now. |
9 L P ROLLS |
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| 8 | 60095 |
YORIKIRI
PAUL PERRY 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG P Perry, A M Murdocca, P G Scott & Ms C G Collis Most recently 5th of 11 at Taree Bm66 on May 5 over 1614m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Talana carrying 55kg at $14. Before that ran last of 9 at Taree Bm66 on April 21 over 1614m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Off The Scale carrying 55kg at $31. Today's going brings him into the race. |
1 MIKAYLA WEIR |
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| 9 | 80010 |
NIKODY'S BINKS
PETER CHEERS 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG P Cheers & Mrs B Cheers At the latest run struggled in the run home; 10th of 12 at Taree Bm58 on May 5 over 1312m, in the wet; 10 len behind Silver Tempest with 58kg at $9. The start before that scored a big 5 len win at this track Bm58 April 26 over 1500m on a soft track defeating Battledance with 56kg at $41. Better than the last run suggests so don’t underestimate. |
6 JEFF KEHOE |
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THE COMANCHE
GRANT JOBSON 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG G R Milligan, Ms V P Milligan, Funny Ha Ha (Mgr: N P May), C J Swadling, J Blatti & K P McLeod Third-up today. Resuming held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Taree Cg&E Bm58 on April 21 over 1262m, slow going 2.25 len behind Toomuchinformation with 57.5kg at $15. Second run from a spell 7th of 12 at Taree Bm58 on May 5 over 1312m, on heavy track; 2.75 len behind Silver Tempest carrying 57.5kg at $11. Fitter and cannot be ruled out. |
7 M BENNETT |
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| 11 | 851 |
DIANELLA
NATHAN DOYLE 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG J Boyle, G1G Racing & Breeding (Mgr: Mrs T L Vogel), Fernrigg Farm (Mgr: Mrs R L Kelly), Matha Bloodstock (Mgr: T M Scales), A G Smith, D M Hanley, Fortune 1 Racing and Breeding (Mgr: G J Diamond) & B S Elmes Comes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently won by 1.1 len at Tuncurry Mdn April 18 over 1305m in soft going defeating Don't Share Shamus carrying 56kg at $4.40. The start before that 5th of 9 at this track Mdn on March 24 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Sirsa Nuwa with 52.5kg at $11. SCRATCHED. |
18 LIBERTY SMYTH |
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SHELLEY'S LOOKOUT
JOHN A SPRAGUE 4YO BR/BL MARE 55.0KG J A Sprague, S D Reeman, Mrs K M Reeman, LD Prior, J Fisher, M E Lyons, S G Powell, R A Watson, K J Hogg, L Hogg, T R Nelson & Mrs K L Sprague Last start 4th of 11 at this track Bm58 on April 26 over 1500m, slow going 6 len behind Nikody's Binks carrying 56kg at $5. The run before that from last on the turn 6th of 11 at Taree F&M Bm58 on April 21 over 1262m, slow going 4 len behind Coco Dreaming carrying 57.5kg at $26. Can't see her featuring in the finish. |
11 P GRAHAM |
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BUFFETT
PAUL KELLY 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG P J Kelly At the latest run 7th of 11 at Taree Bm66 on May 5 over 1614m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Talana with 55kg at $71. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 at Tuncurry Bm58 on April 18 over 1605m, slow going 2 len behind Amarone carrying 56kg at $31. Prepared to risk in this line-up. |
2 JENNY DUGGAN |
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ARGERICH
PETER CHEERS 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Mrs B Cheers & P Cheers Last start 8th of 11 at Taree Cl1-Sw on May 5 over 2018m, on heavy track; 22 len behind Simply Gold carrying 57kg at $51. The race before that 3rd of 11 at this track Bm58 on April 26 over 1500m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Nikody's Binks with 52kg at $41. Hard to make a case. |
4 HOLLIE HULL |
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| 15 | 74095 |
TIME RULER
CARLOS ANTONIO 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG C Antonio At the latest run 5th of 12 at Tuncurry Bm50 on May 9 over 1305m, on heavy track; 1.5 len behind Lika Remi carrying 57.5kg at $5. The run before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 10 at Muswellbrook Ctry Bm58 on May 1 over 1280m, 12 len behind Orsum with 55kg at $11. SCRATCHED. |
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ULTIMATE REIGN
ANNETTE LEE 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG T J Higgins & A M Lee At the latest run from last on the turn 4th of 8 at Tuncurry Cl1 on May 9 over 1405m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind King Soleil with 55.5kg at $26. The run before that 8th of 11 at this track Bm58 on April 26 over 1500m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Nikody's Binks with 55.5kg at $101. Hard to have. |
12 SHANNEN LLEWELLYN |
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RUDIMENTARY
VANESSA MCLENNAN 8YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG Ms V McLennan At the latest run ran last of 7 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Cl1 on May 8 over 1405m, on a wet track; 19 len behind Permission Denied carrying 54kg at $101. Before that ran last of 8 at Kempsey Bm50 on April 25 over 1250m, in the wet; 22 len behind Incantress carrying 52kg at $21. SCRATCHED. |
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MASTER OF REWARDS
VANESSA MCLENNAN 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG Ms V McLennan Most recently 4th of 12 at Tuncurry Bm50 on May 9 over 1305m, on heavy track; 1.3 len behind Lika Remi with 55kg at $16. The race before that ran last of 7 at Murwillumbah Bm45 on April 25 over 1567m, slow going 5.5 len behind Dupont with 54.5kg at $3.50. SCRATCHED. |
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