Wyong 07 Jun 2026
GOING: S(5)
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DE BORTOLI WINES BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 2025m Track: Soft 5 Clear (Max: 18) Rail: +3m Entire. |
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Villa Castina to take charge ahead of Hold The Door at a good tempo. HOLD THE DOOR (9) bolted in over 1500m at Goulburn two back then went awfully at the Kensington track last start. Lightly raced gelding trained by Gai and Adrian so it would not be wise to write him off just yet. OWEN COUNTY (5) has not won for over two years but wasn't far away over 2100m at Hawkesbury last start. Each-way chance. ALICE MAE (2) handy stayer who has been plain of late including last start when well held over 2100m at Hawkesbury. Has claims here. VILLA CASTINA (14) three-year-old in pretty sound form but jumps 425m to a trip she is untried at. Could surprise. PRINCE IS GAME (17) finished sixth last start over 2200m at Scone when he had to contend with an awkward barrier. Can return to form SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen on Hold The Door.
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JACK DUGGAN
JASON DEAMER 8YO GR/B GELDING 60.0KG Dynamic Syndications Racing (Mgr: D W Watt), P J Woollett, S F Duggan, J N Beddard, D I Hollyman, D A Simpson, J D Ilott, M J Hill,S D Murray, S Fairweather, J C Lovegrove & Barkers Road Racing (Mgr: A P Duggan) At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Newcastle Prov Bm68 on May 23 over 1870m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Rothrock carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. The race before that 7th of 10 at Newcastle Mid Bm64 on May 2 over 1900m, 6 len behind Rothrock with 61.5kg at $9. Good enough on his day to play a key role. |
8 ADAM HYERONIMUS |
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ALICE MAE
MATTHEW SMITH 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 59.0KG M J Russell & Mrs J A Greyling At the latest run eased back early on 5th of 9 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on May 21 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Michelangelo carrying 59.5kg at $19. The run before that 6th of 10 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on May 9 over 1600m, 4 len behind Mcadam with 57kg at $16. Rough each-way claims. |
2 J FORD |
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BANYAN TREE
TRACEY BARTLEY 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG A K C Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs K Chrysiliou) Third-up today. Resuming second last in a small field at Kembla Grange Prov Bm68 on May 9 over 1400m, 3 len behind Magical Moments with 53kg at $17. Last start 2nd of 9 at Newcastle Prov Bm68 on May 23 over 1870m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Rothrock carrying 55.5kg at $8.50. Can win with a bit of luck from the wide draw. |
8 M BELL |
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LOTS TO LOVE
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Deg Racing (Mgr: D F Degenhardt), Farah Racing (Mgr: Mrs J L Farah), C Giffin, N A Anderson, M Dikeakos, Thirsty Shamrocks (Mgr: G J O'Brien), A Bailey, N J Young, N B Patterson, A J Willoughby, Hon. G J Williamson & Ad Infinitum (Mgr: D I Hollyman) Last start 2nd of 8 at Gunnedah Cl1-Sw on May 24 over 2150m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Currumbin Alley with 59kg at $2.05. Before that 6th of 11 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on April 29 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Beauty Swift carrying 56.5kg at $14. Cherry ripe after three runs back and is one of the better hopes. |
7 BRAITH NOCK |
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OWEN COUNTY
RICHARD LITT 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG T P Giardina, Mrs E M Giardina, Mrs K M Silvestro & Miss D Silvestro Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on May 21 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 1.5 len behind Michelangelo carrying 57.5kg at $5. The start before that 4th of 10 at Newcastle Mid Bm64 on May 2 over 1900m, 5 len behind Rothrock with 58kg at $21. Edging his way towards a peak performance. |
5 ALYSHA COLLETT |
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SEBILLA
RODNEY NORTHAM 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Mrs W M Gill & J R C Gill Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after seven months 4th of 7 at Narromine Diggers on April 26 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Micro Mikki carrying 55kg at $21. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Dubbo Cl3 on April 7 2025 over 1400m, 4 len behind Tavanasia carrying 57.5kg at $16. Looking to others. |
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MY GREEK GOD
MATTHEW SMITH 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG MCS Racing (Mgr: Mrs M A Smith), R Calman, Mrs J G Calman, Mrs K A Fraser, Ms K E Harding, G R Henderson, J Incher, D Morris, P M Rogers, Ms S A Sproats, Ms T St Lawrence, Mrs S Williams & The Nuts (Mgr: J D Wedemeyer) Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up second last of 11 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on April 18 over 1500m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Inspired Legend carrying 58.5kg at $61. Last start 7th of 10 at Hawkesbury Cl1-Sw on May 14 over 1800m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Valentiago carrying 59kg at $61. Out of his depth. |
4 WINONA COSTIN |
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POLO
GARY PORTELLI 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Newhaven Park (Mgr: R J Kelly) & Ingham Smith Racing (Mgr: B Ingham) Most recently was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a neck at Hawkesbury Mid Cl1 May 21 over 1600m in heavy going defeating Brannum carrying 56kg at $9.50. The race before that ran last of 12 at Kembla Grange Cl1 on April 29 over 1300m, 7 len behind Ascot Green carrying 56kg at $19. Open to further improvement and cannot be ruled out. |
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HOLD THE DOOR
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT 3YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG Mrs M N Annetts, K Haug, Miss J Daw, A D Bowler, G Singh, H Tam, Mrs M G Mcluckie, B T W Mcluckie, Mrs J Lo Sapio, Mrs S Gillan, A J Hug, D R Parker, T Lo Sapio & M R Wockner At the latest run raced on the pace before fading to run last of 10 at Randwick Kensington Bm64 on May 13 over 1800m, 15 len behind Chispa with 57kg at $4.40. Can bounce back in this more suitable contest. |
11 REGAN BAYLISS |
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NOISES
SCOTT SINGLETON 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG B K Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: B J Hunt) & B J Vassallo Last start eased back early on 7th of 14 at Newcastle Cond Bm68 on May 19 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Deepwater Artist carrying 52.5kg at $41. The run before that 5th of 11 at Bathurst Saddle Cl4 on April 25 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Wal's Angels carrying 56kg at $17. Hard to make a case. |
10 R JONES |
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SEPTIMUS
MATTHEW SMITH 4YO GREY GELDING 56.0KG Think Big Stud (Mgr: D G Ramage), J E Carter, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, Ms B J Evans, A B House, A Sharp, G J P Van Ameyden, S Reid, Ms J Seaton, D M Toohey, H G Toohey, Mrs J Toohey & Mrs T Toohey Most recently 2nd in a small field at Nowra Bm66 on May 24 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 1.0 len behind It Is To Be with 57.5kg at $4.40. The race before that ran last of 11 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on April 29 over 2000m, 7 len behind Beauty Swift carrying 57kg at $71. Working up to a win. Will find this a lot tougher. |
9 CLAIRE RAMSBOTHAM |
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AUTUMN HEIR
KRIS LEES 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Lees Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: K A Lees), R D Harrison, Mrs K I Callander, A D Tutty, Ms J M Bergan, C E Roots, M F Callanan, A P Jensen, M J Lahood, Mrs K E Harrison & M R Duff Most recently 5th of 9 at Newcastle Prov Bm68 on May 23 over 1870m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Rothrock carrying 55kg at $8. The race before that 4th of 13 at Ipswich Bm58 on May 9 over 2150m, 1.2 len behind Tuki Twelve carrying 59kg at $3.80. Consistent gelding with each-way claims. |
7 DYLAN GIBBONS |
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WOUNDER
CHRIS WALLER 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG C E J Stewart & C J W Stewart Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 9 at Canterbury Bm64 on May 27 over 1900m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Velaris with 56kg at $3.10. The race before that 4th of 9 at Randwick Kensington Bm64 on May 13 over 1800m, 5 len behind Nasebah with 56.5kg at $2.70. Rock hard fit and is nicely placed back at the provincials. |
8 LEE MAGORRIAN |
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VILLA CASTINA
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 3YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG J R Vickery Most recently 9th of 14 at Scone Cl1-Sw on May 15 over 1600m, 4 len behind Bird Whistle carrying 55.5kg at $31. The race before that 5th of 7 at Muswellbrook Tiara Bm74 on May 1 over 1450m, 2.25 len behind Ocean Chill carrying 55.5kg at $10. Others more likely today. |
1 MOLLIE FITZGERALD |
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KNIGHT OF RHODES
MATTHEW SMITH 3YO BR/BL GELDING 55.0KG MCS Racing (Mgr: Mrs M A Smith), Mystery Downs (Mgr: F W Cook), Mrs C M Cook, Denns Racing (Mgr: D L Yopp), M C Sharkie, Belsin Thoroughbreds & VVP Racing (Mgr: C Pellizzon) Most recently failed to make an impression; ran last of 8 at Newcastle Cl1-Sw on May 23 over 2200m, in the wet; 23 len behind Spacetime Legend carrying 58kg at $9. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Canberra Bm60 on May 8 over 2000m, slow going 2.25 len behind Big Time Charlie carrying 57.5kg at $2.90. Unlikely to threaten. |
3 A CALDER |
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SOX
TOMMY WONG 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG R Xiong & Y Xiong At the latest run second last of 8 at Hawkesbury Mid Cl1 on May 21 over 1600m, in the wet; 9 len behind Polo carrying 55.5kg at $9. Before that got back early 6th of 10 at Hawkesbury Cl1-Sw on May 14 over 1800m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Valentiago carrying 57.5kg at $31. Hard to make a case. |
6 LOUIS-PHILIPPE BEUZELIN |
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PRINCE IS GAME
MATTHEW ROBINSON 4YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG P S Cassar, V M Cassar, T J Richards, S Kirby, J Engel, D J Clarke, N Patchett, G J Stephens, Mrs C A Cassar & Mrs T L Cassar Last start 6th of 8 at Scone Bm74 on May 31 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Spacetime Legend carrying 55kg at $8. The start before that scored a big 3.5 len win at Taree Bm58 May 12 over 2018m in the wet defeating Bold Rouge carrying 57.5kg at $1.90. Can return to form without surprising. |
7 ANNA ROPER |
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