Wyong   03 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

NORTHLAKES TOUKLEY ROTARY BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1000m

Track: SOFT5   Clear (Max: 27)   Rail: True.  

Sizzling pace from Kev's Girl, De Poet and Fill A Promise locking horns ahead of Gogmagog and Ride The River. GLORIOSO (7) handy mare with the upside to go on with it this prep. Resumes after running on late when a gritty second over 1100m at Hawkesbury on November 28. Given the two soft trials and look for her charging late with Nock's 2kg claim. GOGMAGOG (8) in career best form and has a real liking for the Wyong circuit. Was attempting to take it three-in-a-row when a fighting third over 1000m at this track in the heavy (8) going. Gets the gun run again with the senior rider engaged. OAKFIELD BADGER (2) anchored with the 61kg first up when a tenacious second over this course and distance. Will go back from the draw and charge late. RIDE THE RIVER (10) hard fit for this and a win looks imminent. Kept finding on the line when a close second over 900m at Newcastle. Has the speed to get cover from the gate and take a hand in the finish. SUGGESTED PLAY: Glorioso each way.
1 393x0 CRIPPS TONITE
NATHAN DOYLE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 64.0KG
Hall Thoroughbred (Mgr: K M Hall), R Welsh, Millar Racing & Breeding (Mgr: S B Millar), M A Pilkington, The Sheen Group (Mgr: B R Denys), P Aherne, R Ganino, G Melideo, D Smith, N P Zoch & N C Doyle
Second-up. First-up after eight months ran last of 11 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on March 1 over 1100m, 8 len behind Catch The Glory with 59kg at $17. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on June 15 over 1200m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Flightcrew with 59.5kg at $11. Others look to have a bit more upside and looking elsewhere.
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WILLIAM A STANLEY
Lime, Royal Blue Braces, Royal Blue Sleeves, Lime Armbands And Cap
2 153x2 OAKFIELD BADGER
KRISTEN BUCHANAN
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
B Mackenzie
Second-up. First-up after three months made ground from midfield; 2nd of 8 at this track Bm64 on March 12 over 1000m, on rain affected going; nose behind First Person carrying 61kg at $7.50. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Hawkesbury Cg&E Bm64 on October 24 over 1100m, 6 len behind Starros carrying 60.5kg at $26. Fitter now but will need a good ride from the gate.
12
AARON BULLOCK
Lime Green, Yellow Maltese Cross
3 11x9 SILENCIO PORFAVOR
MATTHEW SMITH
3YO  BAY  COLT 61.0KG
Denns Racing (Mgr: D L Yopp), Brilliance Racing Silent Rush (Mgr: J P Fisher), Forbson Group (Mgr: B Forbes), J H Hezlett, M May, T A Mesite, M C Nunn, P M Roberts, Mrs M A Smith, Mrs S M Taylor, R Trimboli & P R Yopp
Second run back. Comes off a 43-day let-up. First-up after six months ran last of 9 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on February 19 over 1000m, 6 len behind Misty Legend carrying 57kg at $2.40. Previously second-up favourite; won by 3 len at Scone Bm66 August 30 over 1000m defeating Astrolith carrying 57kg at $1.80. Still early in the prep and might need more time.
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K MCEVOY
Yellow, Red Diamonds and Sleeves, Checked Cap
4 138x6 DE POET
TERRY EVANS
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
T Evans, S J Goddard, S J Hart, Ms L Osborne, M Bradley, A G Long, G P Cassim, O T Olley, Mrs T J Olley, Mrs S M Hobbs & D J Hobbs
Second run back. First-up after four months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at Taree Hannam Cup on March 17 over 1007m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Gold Card carrying 55kg at $4.80. Previously second-up won by 0.9 len at Taree Bm82 August 16 over 1005m in the wet defeating Lady Shenanigans with 55.5kg at $7. Can sneak into the minor money.
9
MS MOLLY BOURKE
Green, White Diamond Band, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
5 42x3x KEV'S GIRL
MARC CHEVALIER
7YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
M Chevalier, Mrs C M J Chevalier, S N Allison, B Webb, M D R Carruthers, S P Howe, K Silvy & Miss E M Casey
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation 3rd in a small field at Dunkeld Bm64 on November 16 over 1000m, 6 len behind Scorsese carrying 61.5kg at $5. Won previous preparation first up won by 1.3 len at Warrnambool Bm58 October 6 2023 over 1000m defeating Easy Jay with 60kg at $2.10. Tested here.
6
LOUIS-PHILIPPE BEUZELIN
Green, Black Epaulettes, Black Armbands, Checked Cap
6 113x0 FILL A PROMISE
NIKKI POLLOCK
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
Mrs P J Polito
Second run back. First-up after seven months sat behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 12 at Taree Hannam Cup on March 17 over 1007m, slow going 5 len behind Gold Card with 55.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up won by 2.75 len at Taree Bm58 May 20 over 1000m in heavy going defeating Soju Session with 55kg at $61. Has won second up before but this looks too tough.
3
BILLY CRAY
White, Navy Blue Hillside Stud Logo And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
7 3142x GLORIOSO
JAMES CUMMINGS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 59.0KG
Godolphin
Filly back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second of 7 at Hawkesbury F&M Bm64 November 28 over 1100m, soft track; a nose behind Opal Fields with 58kg at $3.80. When resuming last campaign third of 8 at Hawkesbury F&M Bm64 October 10 over 1100m, 1.4 len behind Useapin with 57kg at $3.30. Expected to sprint well fresh.
8
BRAITH NOCK
Royal Blue
8 26113 GOGMAGOG
KYLIE GAVENLOCK
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
G Kolivos & Mrs D Kolivos
Form hard to fault. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at this track Bm64 on March 12 over 1000m, on heavy track; 1.0 len behind First Person with 57.5kg at $3.70. Before that came from midfield and won by a nose at this track Bm64 February 27 over 1000m defeating Party Doll carrying 55kg at $13. Form has been hard to fault, goes close again.
5
RACHEL KING
Royal Blue, Red Lightning Bolt And Hooped Sleeves, Red Cap, Royal Blue Lightning Bolt
9 x365x MANWE
PETER SNOWDEN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Anthony Cummings Thoroughbreds (A&B Cummings), AHT Thoroughbreds (A H Tighe), Robert Willis Bloodstock (R S Willis), Pryde Racing (M Pryde), A J Falk, Healey Bloodstock (D Healey), G K Harris, Ms K Mailer, Main Beach* (D J Fahey), Mrs E J Riordan & M B Smith
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Warwick Farm Bm72 December 18 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Rantan carrying 56kg at $6. First up last campaign third of 9 at Canterbury Bm78 November 15 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind Eye Of The Fire carrying 54kg at $21. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign.
12
J PARR
White, Royal Blue Epaulettes, Hooped Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap, White Stripes
10 x9262 RIDE THE RIVER
BJORN BAKER
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby), M Davey, P Harbrow, R C Hill, J M Lewis, P M Morris, M L Nitschke, S S Poole, G Sherring, D & S Stephen Racing, HG Racing, Hoarse Tails (Mgr: S K Lee), JCCM Racing, Darby Racing Mosscedes & Mrs T Asquith
Last start 2nd of 9 at Newcastle Bm64 on March 20 over 900m, nose behind Insist with 58.5kg at $4. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on March 5 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Wondereach with 55kg at $8. Big chance with a repeat of the latest effort.
11
JASON COLLETT
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
11 317x BELLENTH
KIM WAUGH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M E Waugh, M A Webster, A W Barrett, M D Shaw, Mrs J Shaw, J C Stewart, Bill Duncan Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: W J Duncan), J E Mahony, M R Lester, Mrs K A Perrett, K G Perrett, Mrs S L Bate & L J Goddard
Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Randwick Kensington Grad Bm68 April 25 over 1400m, soft track; 9 len behind Redbreast with 57kg at $12. On debut third of 8 at Hawkesbury Cg&E Mdn March 28 2024 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Alabama State carrying 58.5kg at $2.10. Expecting a strong run fresh.
10
J FORD
Pink, Lilac Stars And Sleeves
12 x600x OAKFIELD MAHOGANY
DAMIEN LANE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
B Mackenzie
Resuming after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at Newcastle Bm64 September 21 over 1250m, 7 len behind Princess Cruizer with 57.5kg at $19. When resuming last campaign sixth of 10 at this track Mid Bm64 August 4 over 1000m, soft track; 2 len behind Leave Me Some carrying 60.5kg at $11. Later on.
4
ANNA ROPER
Lime Green, Gold Maltese Cross
13 115x7 ASURIITO
BLAKE RYAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
B A Ryan, A A Gomez & Lanewood Racing (Mgr: Mrs J M Devlin)
Second run back. First-up after five months led to the turn then faded 7th of 9 at Wagga Bm66 on March 13 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Master Of Disguise carrying 56kg at $3.80. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at Moruya Bm58 September 17 over 1010m defeating Tokyo Ice carrying 57kg at $2. Others are preferred.
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Yellow, Blue Three Vees, Blue Sleeves, Yellow Armband, Blue Cap, Yellow Spot
14 0x735 PEARLS TREASURE
PAUL PERRY
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs C L Perry
Useful mare. Most recently 5th of 11 at Scone Cl2 on March 21 over 1100m, in the wet; 9 len behind Dashing Rupert carrying 60kg at $13. The run before that 3rd of 13 at Muswellbrook Bm66 on March 14 over 1000m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Super Impressive with 58.5kg at $10. Rough place prospect.
7
WINONA COSTIN
Yellow, Pink And Black Checked Sash And Armbands, Pink Cap
15 32012 ROBARGE
TERRY EVANS
7YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
T Evans, Miss C Brown, R W Duncan, T Grey, Mrs FH McCall, P W Norris, S J Hart & C F Robinson
Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Taree F&M Bm58 on March 25 over 1007m, on heavy track; head behind Cool Fizz carrying 58.5kg at $17. The run before that won by a long-neck at Tuncurry Bm50 March 1 over 1000m defeating Petroglyph carrying 59kg at $2.90. In the mix again.
2
A GIBBONS
Green, White Diamond Band, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
16 x4275 RARE BEAUTY
NIKKI HODGSON
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Miss B Bergen
Last start eased back early on 5th of 8 at this track Bm64 on March 12 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind First Person with 55kg at $16. The start before that got back early 7th of 11 at Taree Bm66 on February 25 over 1000m, 4 len behind In Spades with 58kg at $21. Not keen on her chances.
15
Maroon, Royal Blue Shamrock, Maroon And Royal Blue Diagonal Striped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
17 0x451 ZOOM OUTCOME
JOSEPH BURGES
7YO  BR/BL  GELDING 55.0KG
I Baggs, T L Turner & M J Spiers
Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at Taree Cg&E Bm58 March 25 over 1007m on a heavy track defeating Telegraph carrying 58.5kg at $4.80. The race before that 5th of 13 at Muswellbrook Bm66 on March 14 over 1000m, slow going 1.2 len behind Super Impressive with 55kg at $31. Hard to enthuse as he is not too reliable.
13
Black, Red Chevrons, Red And Black Stars Sleeves And Cap
18 x779x RANUNCULA
PHILLIP BOYD
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs B R Boyd, Miss l Fuller, Miss J R Boyd & Mrs B A Jensen
Resuming. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Dubbo Bm66 October 4 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Lord Bob carrying 60.5kg at $26. When resuming last campaign seventh of 12 at Scone Bm66 August 30 over 1000m, 6 len behind Silencio Porfavor carrying 61.5kg at $26. Up in grade for this and form at the end of his last preparation suggests he is likely to struggle.
1
R JONES
Red, White Shamrock