Hawkesbury   02 Jul 2026
 
GOING: S(7)

CLARENDON TAVERN CONDITIONAL BENCHMARK 68 HANDICAP 1100m

Track: Soft 7   Rain (Max: 20)   Rail: +4m 1100m - 450m, True remainder. (Pent: 5.70)  

Strong tempo with Gail Jeanette, Apollo Ridge and The Little General leading the way. HONEY PERFUME (6) just under a month between runs with a tenacious victory from the wide gate over 900m at Newcastle as favourite in the soft (7) going. Will appreciate the 3kg claim again and she gets a better set-up for this. Hard to stop. CENTURY SONG (2) progressive gelding thrown in the deep end second-up when taken back from the poor gate to finish tenth to Ice Kool over 1000m at Randwick in BM78 class. Can get cover from the draw and return to form. GAIL JEANETTE (11) tough country-trained filly who deserves her chance at provincial level. Ploughed through the heavy (9) going third-up to get the job done in grand style over 1000m at Dubbo. Has the early speed to get over from the wide draw and must be kept safe. LIGHT INFANTRY (9) is going nicely through the grades this time in and doesn't have to improve much after finishing third over 1100m at this track. Leading apprentice hops aboard and has genuine each-way prospects. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 6,2,11,9.
1 00166 NORTON ROAD
RODNEY BAILEY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Miss B J Bailey
At the latest run 6th of 8 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on June 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Smashing Time with 57kg at $21. Before that ran second last of 7 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on May 30 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind All The Way Mae carrying 56kg at $41. One for the exotics.
5
SHANNEN LLEWELLYN
Pink, Black And White Braces, Black Cap
2 11x20 CENTURY SONG
ROBERT & LUKE PRICE
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
R J Price, G O A Jenkins, Mrs R Jenkins, M J Jenkins, Mrs B Wickham, L M Jenkins, Mrs K Small, Mrs J M Jenkins, B O Wickham, Mrs K E Jenkins, J Small, Ms J Mannion, S J Dickerson, A Nunan, M P Sousa, Mrs N Austin-Eames, Dr K Mekertichian, Mrs S L Mekertichian & T J Webster
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Kembla Grange Cond Bm68 on June 2 over 1000m, in the wet; long-neck behind Sunday Tycoon with 61.5kg at $2.70. Second-up eased back early on 10th of 13 at Randwick Bm78 on June 20 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Ice Kool with 56kg at $26. Will find this more to his liking and can overcome the sticky gate.
17
ADAM HYERONIMUS
Red, Black Sash, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
3 x270x OAKFIELD DUKE
KRIS LEES
7YO  GREY  GELDING 60.0KG
B Mackenzie
First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at Newcastle Bm68 January 24 over 1250m, 8 len behind Monte Veebee carrying 61kg at $20. First up last campaign second of 10 at Beaumont (Newcastle) 5yo+ Bm68 December 13 over 1150m, a head behind King Charles carrying 61kg at $7.50. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
1
WILLIAM STANLEY
Lime Green, Gold Maltese Cross
4 2217x GAMBLER
PETER SNOWDEN
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
S G Darby, G D Althaus, Anax Racing, D J Beath, P Beath, F J Biviano, Mrs C Ceeney, Winner Circle Racing , D A Gingell, Kleidon Racing , R A J Lawrie, P Liascos, M T Mathews, W J Mcvean, J F Neilsen, W Paterson, Old Codgers, Mrs C A Read & Gambler
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 7 at Warwick Farm Bm72 March 4 over 1000m, soft track; 5 len behind Wootton Lass with 57kg at $5.50. When resuming last campaign second of 10 at this track Cg&E Bm64 November 27 over 1100m, a long neck behind Big Papa with 58kg at $3. Talented gelding not to be underestimated.
11
ASHLEY MORGAN
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
5 1251x APOLLO RIDGE
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Ridgmont (Mgr: M Cunningham), S J Noon, A Smyrnis, Mrs S Smyrnis, P L Ward, B Blooms x Aces (Mgr: Miss B K Jennings), Ms S R Smith, B A Kleidon, J M Simmons, Jamam, B M Jackson, R Hamilton, Hon. G J Williamson, The Clan, One Shot, Affinity Thoroughbred Racing, Dr M J Edwards & Wegunnawin
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation by 0.8 len Wyong Bm64 February 10 over 1100m defeating Zale with 59kg at $3.60. First up last campaign second in a small field at Kembla Grange Mdn-Sw November 4 over 1000m, 2 len behind Hinzel with 59kg at $2.70. Can sprint well fresh first-up.
12
BRAITH NOCK
Navy, Gold Sash, Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
6 31651 HONEY PERFUME
MATTHEW SMITH
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Mystery Downs (Mgr: F W Cook), Mrs C M Cook, Ms B L Cook, A Berry, Mrs A Berry, Mrs J T Foley, Mrs K A Fraser, Jimlee Racing (Mgr: Ms L Caff), S M Bilich, N J McNeil, S C Mottram, Still Thinking (Mgr: P J Rich), M Sheehan, B A Tonkin, J K Vella, Mrs B H A Wenman & Force 24 Racing (Mgr: M J Psaltis)
Last start favourite; won by 0.7 len at Newcastle Bm64 June 13 over 900m on a soft track defeating Ces Soirees La with 55.5kg at $3.70. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on May 16 over 1000m, slow going 1.75 len behind Sunday Tycoon carrying 59kg at $3.90. Looks very tough to beat again.
3
CLAIRE RAMSBOTHAM
Maroon, White Crossed Sashes, Yellow Armbands And Cap
7 1322x MISS REBEL
CASSANDRA STUMMER
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
M J Callinan, J V Murphy, Ms M Callinan, Mrs F Callinan, T Callinan, N Callinan, Miss H Callinan, Mrs C J Moxey & D Pearson
Mare back from a spell of 11 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at Dubbo Qotw Bm82 April 18 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Play My Song with 59.5kg at $3.20. First up last campaign second of 10 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Ctry Bm66 December 16 over 1150m, a nose behind Move She Can carrying 60kg at $4.20. Keep in mind.
8
R JONES
Aqua, Black Horsehead And Armbands, Seams Cap
8 11x22 CROOK
CLINT LUNDHOLM
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
M E Kennedy
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at Scone Bm66 on May 31 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Detain carrying 60kg at $17. Last start raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Warren Cannonball Bm82 on June 14 over 1000m, slow going 1.4 len behind Castlebar Road with 55kg at $3.60. Fitter but needs to go to a new level.
13
ZOE HUNT
White, Blue Striped Sleeves, Blue Cap
9 x9x13 LIGHT INFANTRY
GAYNA WILLIAMS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs G M Williams, F J Williams, Mrs L K Cook & M G Cook
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2.25 len at Parkes Cl2-Sw May 17 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Transactions with 59kg at $6.50. Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track 5yo+ Bm64 on June 4 over 1100m, on a slow track; nose behind Lady Shenanigans carrying 59kg at $3.30. Leading prospect well weighted with the claim.
4
SIENNA GRIMA
Black, White W And Cap
10 6x211 VINGT NEUF NOIR
JOHN P THOMPSON
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs L Harris, B D L Falchi, T J Pemberton, T C Hodges, C Stocks, G Harris, J L Crawly, Miss J Bailey, Mrs F Crawley, C J Crawley, T W Nicol, M A Howell & J D Goetze
Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.2 len at Gosford Mid Cl1 June 18 over 1000m in heavy going defeating Difensivo with 57kg at $3.20. The start before that won by 1.3 len at Newcastle Super Mdn-Sw June 6 over 900m in soft going defeating Kiss Of Gold carrying 57kg at $5.50. Rates highly and should be competitive.
2
DYLAN GIBBONS
White, Purple Horseshoe, Purple Sleeves, White Stars, Purple Cap, White Horseshoes
11 1x521 GAIL JEANETTE
ANGUS STEWART
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs G L Muollo, Miss S A Muollo & Miss N A Muollo
Form hard to fault. At the latest run won by 2 len at Dubbo Bm82 June 5 over 1000m in heavy going defeating Castlebar Road with 55kg at $3.60. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Parkes Bm58 on May 17 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Noctua with 58kg at $12. Going well enough to cope with this tougher assignment.
9
TYLER SCHILLER
Pink, Black Maltese Cross And Cap
12 41x17 EXTRIO
LUKE PEPPER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
S G Darby, A P Cassin, M Chong, T J Henderson, Mrs J Hyde, A Khan, M J King, A D Major, L Ng, J R Saltmarsh, A K Voller, P G Zaninovich, B Anderson & M T Mackney
Third-up today. First-up won by 1.3 len at Moruya Bm58 May 10 over 1010m defeating Curly Bend carrying 60kg at $4.20. Second-up sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 at Canterbury 3yo Bm64 on June 8 over 1250m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Hello Captain with 58kg at $26. Place best in this company.
6
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
13 01473 BODE AKUNA
JASON COYLE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs R A Coyle
Most recently got back early 3rd in a small field at Nowra Cl3 on June 15 over 1100m, on heavy track; 0.6 len behind Overtook with 59.5kg at $3.90. The start before that ran last of 7 at Kembla Grange Cond Bm68 on June 2 over 1000m, in the wet; 7 len behind Sunday Tycoon carrying 58kg at $8. Likely to struggle against this line-up.
10
ALYSHA COLLETT
Navy Blue, Grey Maltese Cross, Black Sleeves, White Cap
14 57356 MOUNTAIN TOP
DEAN MIRFIN
5YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
A M Muollo
Most recently didn't do much in the run home; 5th of 10 at Dubbo Bm82 on June 5 over 1400m, in the wet; 6 len behind Stockholm with 57kg at $20. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Parkes Satellite Bm86 on May 17 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Miss Jennifer carrying 54.5kg at $5.50. Disappointing of late and others are preferred.
7
White And Gold Vertical Halves, Black Sleeves, Gold And Black Quartered Cap
15 2515x THE LITTLE GENERAL
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
A J Bott, T Ika, M A Slack-Smith, Doncon, Bates Racing, H Tam, Hedley Racing, G1G Colts & Breeding, Blood and Water Racing, Irrational Exuberance, Mrs G P Dimitrakis, W G Moore, Thunderhead, Newfan, A Delduca, J E Pattison, Club Sport Syndications 17, Battleline Racing & N Stassinopoulos
Gelding back from a spell of six months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cg&E Bm64 December 26 over 1350m, 1.1 len behind Caltsar with 55.5kg at $2.40. Previously first up; second in a small field at Gosford Mdn-Sw November 22 over 1100m, soft track; 0.6 len behind Diacon carrying 56kg at $3.60. Blinkers come off and expecting a bright return.
15
ZAC WADICK
Royal Blue And Green Stripes, Royal Blue Cap
16 34175 TIDES TURNING
TERRY CROFT
4YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Chasing Rainbows (Mgr: D Gremmo), L A Warner, A V Griffin, S A Hochbaum, G Haskew, T Croft, G C Markham, M W Horsfall, C Markham, P J Van Gorp, S O'Donnell, T Neary, R J Bruce & A Mccarney
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Randwick Kensington 3&4yo Bm64 on June 10 over 1000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Jarrito carrying 54kg at $71. Before that ran second last of 8 at this track F&M Bm64 on May 14 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Nullarbor Jane with 57.5kg at $19. Struggling a bit and needs to do more.
6
Royal Blue, White Southern Cross Stars And Stars Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap, White Pom Pom
17 56616 LADY SHENANIGANS
MITCHELL & DESIREE KEARNEY
8YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs D A Kearney & M S Kearney
Most recently 6th of 12 at this track Prov Bm64 on June 23 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Escargoes with 55.5kg at $51. The run before that won by a nose at this track 5yo+ Bm64 June 4 over 1100m in soft going defeating Divine Vicky carrying 53.5kg at $31. Will need to improve further.
14
OLIVIA CHAMBERS
Black, Pink Diamond And Diamond Checked Sleeves