Newcastle   13 Jun 2026
 
GOING: S(6)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY YVETTE HADFIELD PROVINCIAL BENCHMARK 68 HANDICAP 1250m

Track: Soft 6   Clouds (Max: 22)   Rail: +8m Entire.  

Solid tempo set by Line Of Fire and Take The Jackpot. COSY CORNER (3) stalked the pace then tried hard but was edged out when resuming over 1200m here last start. Capable sprinter who probably needed that run last time. Maps perfectly and will be tougher to resist this afternoon. HIDDEN STAR (6) made it two in a row when she got home comfortably in a Class 1 over 1200m here last Saturday. Like the quick back-up of a filly in outstanding form. Big chance to chalk up another one. OAKFIELD NEPTUNE (4) led from the outset and gave nothing else a chance when resuming over this course and distance recently. Sparingly raced mare who takes on the boys today but she looks up to the task. RIVER PAT (8) is rarely far away in this sort of race. Draws a lovely gate so keep her in mind. SUGGESTED PLAY: Cosy Corner to win a competitive race to close proceedings.
1 3186x LINE OF FIRE
JOHN COOPER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J T Cooper & Ms P A Cooper
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at Wagga Tompattoncup February 28 over 1800m, 16 len behind Rocco Lini with 57.5kg at $5. First up last campaign seventh of 10 at this track 4yo+ Bm64 November 30 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Swift Charm carrying 58.5kg at $17. Others are preferred.
7
LOUIS-PHILIPPE BEUZELIN
Grey, Red Cross, Armbands And Cap
2 9186x DOLLARS
JASON DEAMER
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Dynamic Syndications Racing (Mgr: D W Watt), Mrs S R Smith, M D Heath, M P Carroll, P J Ebeling-Vincent, R W Swan, A G Mitchell, S D Murray, Matrix Racing (Mgr: M Crismale), A Cranes & Yulestar (Mgr: G Tew)
Resuming after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign sixth of 11 at this track Bm64 March 31 over 1850m, 3 len behind Cosmic Lad with 60.5kg at $5.50. First up last campaign second last of 10 at this track Prov Bm64 January 24 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Rockbarton Angel carrying 59kg at $7.50. Will take great benefit from this outing.
8
M BELL
White, Dynamic Syndications Logo, Red Cap
3 541x3 COSY CORNER
PAUL PERRY
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
P Perry, Ms C G Collis, D M Richards & R M Richards
Second run back. First-up after five months held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at this track Bm64 on May 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Twisted Queen with 57.5kg at $4.60. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Gosford Bm64 on November 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Can't Touch This with 58kg at $5.50. Fitter and worth following up.
5
MIKAYLA WEIR
Yellow, Black Sash, Armbands And Cap
4 135x1 OAKFIELD NEPTUNE
KRIS LEES
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
B Mackenzie
Second run back. First-up after nine months favourite; won by 2.75 len at this track F&M Bm64 May 23 over 1250m in the wet defeating Bakerloo carrying 59kg at $1.70. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at this track Mid Cl1 on July 15 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Tickle Me Pink with 58kg at $4.20. Big chance to make it back-to-back wins. Fitter and is right in contention.
9
GRANT BUCKLEY
Pale Green, Yellow Maltese Cross
5 511x7 BELLEVUE
NACIM DILMI
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng)
Second-up. First-up after four months 7th of 9 at Illawarra Grange Prov Bm64 on May 30 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Kosrae with 59kg at $8. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Taree Mdn-Sw January 2 over 1400m defeating Odaka carrying 57.5kg at $2.70. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
7
C REITH
Red, Yellow Band, Striped Sleeves
6 8x311 HIDDEN STAR
MARK MINERVINI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
P A & Mrs O A Crawford, Mrs C Crawford & Minervini Racing (Mgr: Mrs M J Minervini)
Recent form sound. Last start came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track Cl1 June 6 over 1200m in soft going defeating Call Me Sassy carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. The run before that came from midfield and won by 2 len at this track Prov Mdn May 19 over 1300m in soft going defeating Poshy's Girl with 55kg at $3.50. Perfectly drawn to chalk up the hat trick.
4
RORY HUTCHINGS
Green, Royal Blue Quarters, White Sleeves And Cap
7 47754 ANGARA
PAUL PERRY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
P Perry, A M Murdocca, M A Davis & Mrs T A Davis
Last start 4th of 9 at this track Cg&E Bm64 on May 23 over 1250m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Crop Duster carrying 57.5kg at $31. The start before that from last on the turn 5th of 7 at Muswellbrook Lone Pine on April 20 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Saratoga Power with 59.5kg at $41. Has ability but a wide gate is a concern.
11
LEE MAGORRIAN
Yellow, Black Sash, Armbands And Cap
8 0x334 RIVER PAT
KIM WAUGH
5YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), Dr A L Attebo, S Werrett, I Werrett, B N P Werrett, A D Allan, Mrs J V Allan, W W Allan & L R Allan
Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 9 at Illawarra Grange Prov Bm64 on May 30 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Kosrae carrying 55.5kg at $3.40. Before that 3rd of 8 at Hawkesbury F&M Bm64 on May 14 over 1100m, slow going 2 len behind Nullarbor Jane carrying 57kg at $7.50. Honest galloper who is a nice each-way option.
2
KEAGAN LATHAM
Green, Yellow Star And Armbands
9 5x442 ALL MACHIAVELLIAN
ROBERT & LUKE PRICE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
R S Balding, Mrs M A Balding, Mrs J R Balding, R J Balding, D Pendleton, Mrs J A Pendleton & S J Dickerson
Dual acceptor. Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 9 at Illawarra Grange Prov Bm64 on May 30 over 1200m, slow going head behind Kosrae with 56kg at $6.50. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Illawarra Grange Bm64 on May 5 over 1300m, 2 len behind Chix with 56.5kg at $5.50. Heading the right way and should measure up.
8
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Black, White Maltese Cross, Yellow Sleeves, Black Armbands, Yellow Cap
10 0x765 NOSEY PARKER
PAUL PERRY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms C G Collis
Last start from last on the turn 5th of 9 at this track Cg&E Bm64 on May 23 over 1250m, on rain affected going; 2.75 len behind Crop Duster with 55.5kg at $7. The start before that 6th of 8 at this track Prov Bm68 on May 2 over 1250m, 5 len behind Just Response carrying 56kg at $20. Worth one more chance with blinkers on for the first time.
1
MS JESS TAYLOR
Yellow, Black Sash, Armbands And Cap
11 x5127 INCANTRESS
STEVE HODGE
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
S J Hodge
Most recently 7th of 11 at this track F&M Bm64 on June 6 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Celtic Sin carrying 55.5kg at $101. The start before that 2nd of 9 at Port Macquarie Cl2 on May 18 over 1206m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Patrioticintention with 55kg at $15. Not keen.
3
A GIBBONS
Pale Blue, Black Sleeves, White Cap
12 2x734 TAKE THE JACKPOT
BARRY LAWRENCE
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
B G Lawrence & Mrs S A Lawrence
Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Port Macquarie Cl3 on May 27 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Patrioticintention with 57kg at $11. The race before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Quirindi Bm58 on April 28 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind He's My Warrior with 61.5kg at $9. Might struggle again.
6
BEN LOOKER
Pale Green, Pink Stripes, Striped Cap