Newcastle 27 Jun 2026
GOING: H(9)
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SHAW GIDLEY & RIVER CITY FORM PTY LTD BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1200m Track: HEAVY 9 Rain (Max: 17) Rail: +5m Entire. |
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Cobra Club is expected to lead at a strong tempo. PRINCESS CRUIZER (7) has contested a couple of 900m scampers of late and found the opposition too slick. Has raced here over 1200m nine times for seven top three finishes. In the right race to bounce back to form. ANDALE ANDALE (1) has been in work for ages but is thriving. Made it two in a row when she stalked the pace then quickened impressively to salute over 1280m at Muswellbrook last time out. Building an impressive record and is hard to fault of late. ELLISMAYNE (9) was there to pounce but didn't run a strong 1400m at this track at his latest appearance a fortnight ago. Best form comes at 1200m so from a nice gate he comes right into calculations. EQUILIBRIST (3) is back after a two-month lay-off. Three-time winner at this trip so must be respected although he will be better for the run. ROMA GREEN (4) tasted defeat for the first time when fresh from a spell over 1250m at Canterbury recently. Fitter and capable of sharp improvement. SUGGESTED PLAY: Princess Cruizer on top.
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| 1 | 29111 |
ANDALE ANDALE
LYLE CHANDLER 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 61.0KG Ms C Asuncion & S C Beckers Racing well recently. Most recently favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Muswellbrook Bm66 June 12 over 1280m on a rain affected track defeating Shoutaboutit carrying 60.5kg at $2.15. Before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Warren Ctry Bm58 June 1 over 1200m in soft going defeating River Rogue carrying 62.5kg at $3.70. This is a tougher race but you can't knock winning form. |
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| 2 | 6210x |
COBRA CLUB
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT 3YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Darby Racing Venom (Mgr: S Darby), Allunga Racing (Mgr: L Osborne), C Brophy, A Cassin, J Crewdson, Dick's Hotel Balmain, M Drury, Mrs C Fang, Go The Rails, R Kane, Ms R Larsen, P McPherson, V Murdoch, PH Racing, Mrs S Steele, M Ward, D Watson, K Woodman, Darby Racing Platinum Package 1 & Rare Breed Gelding back from a spell of nine months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Randwick in the LR Dulcify October 4 over 1600m, 15 len behind Attica carrying 56.5kg at $15. First up last campaign second last of 7 at Canterbury Super Mdn August 6 over 1200m, in the wet; 7 len behind Tyreek carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. Expecting a positive return. |
2 LOUIS-PHILIPPE BEUZELIN |
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| 3 | 77958 |
EQUILIBRIST
KERRY PARKER 5YO BR/BL GELDING 59.0KG Bylong Park (Mgr: R H Johnston) & A Bojahr Dual acceptor. Comes here off a 59-day let-up. Last start eased back early on 8th of 12 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on April 29 over 1400m, 6 len behind Magical Moments carrying 60.5kg at $15. The start before that from last on the turn 5th of 8 at Kembla Grange Cond Bm68 on April 18 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Common Goal carrying 56kg at $10. Terrific chance to return to form off a freshen up. |
5 C LEVER |
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| 4 | 11x5 |
ROMA GREEN
BJORN BAKER 3YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Bjorn Baker Racing (Mgr: B Baker), Ridgmont (Mgr: M Cunningham), R W Mutton, T J Henderson, B D Playford, M J Langlois, M J Gordon, A J Mathews, Ms L Hansen, G J Sly, D F O'Rourke, Mrs J E O'Rourke, K Salagic & C Green Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 10 at Canterbury 3yo Bm64 on June 8 over 1250m, slow going 3 len behind Hello Captain with 59.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up won by 1.1 len at Orange Cl1 January 6 over 1280m defeating Bulla Vinaka with 58kg at $1.70. Strips fitter and is among the chances. |
10 JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE |
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| 5 | 35376 |
SILENCIO PORFAVOR
MATTHEW SMITH 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG 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 Most recently 6th of 9 at Randwick Kensington 3&4yo Bm64 on June 10 over 1000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Jarrito carrying 57kg at $7. Before that ran last of 7 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on May 20 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Glorious Moments with 56kg at $14. Worth one more chance back at the provincials. |
3 CLAIRE RAMSBOTHAM |
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| 6 | 20x1 |
ARATO
EDWARD CUMMINGS 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Anthony Cummings Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: A J Cummings), C C Zun, C Roumeliotis, Luhela (Mgr: D C Atkins), Mrs N A Atkins & Ms M Perugini Second-up. First-up after two months won by 2 len at Gosford Mid Mdn-Sw June 11 over 1100m in soft going defeating Love You Anyway carrying 59kg at $12. Previously second-up 11th of 13 at Gosford Prov Mdn on April 9 over 1200m, 8 len behind Mane Character with 59kg at $8. No reason he cannot keep the ball rolling. |
6 RORY HUTCHINGS |
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| 7 | 31374 |
PRINCESS CRUIZER
PAUL PERRY 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Ms C G Collis, M A Davis & L D J (Mgr: K J Matthews) Last start 4th of 11 at this track Bm64 on June 13 over 900m, slow going 1.2 len behind Honey Perfume carrying 58.5kg at $20. Before that from last on the turn 7th of 11 at this track Bm64 on May 23 over 900m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind First Landing carrying 57kg at $5. Making headway. Very effective here at this trip - big chance in an open race. |
5 MIKAYLA WEIR |
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| 8 | 416x2 |
ONE RUN WON
JOHN SARGENT 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG K W Cheung Second-up. First-up after six months 2nd of 8 at Gosford Cl1 on June 11 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Don't What Me carrying 58kg at $5. Previously second-up scored a big 4.5 len win at Orange Mdn December 15 over 1000m in soft going defeating Rusky Ripper carrying 59kg at $1.30. Back in good order and is a chance with luck from a wide gate. |
7 D DILLON |
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| 9 | 73564 |
ELLISMAYNE
JOHN P THOMPSON 3YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG R K Bailey & Mrs M E Bailey Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at this track Cl1 on June 13 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Miss Chastain with 57kg at $5.50. The run before that 5th of 9 at Illawarra Grange Cl1 on May 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Squeezebox carrying 57.5kg at $12. Sure to be prominent. |
3 KEAGAN LATHAM |
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| 10 | 758x6 |
BONJOUR MADAME
MARK MINERVINI 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Minervini Racing (Mgr: Mrs M J Minervini), Barbarian Racing (Mgr: G Martin), B Dal Zotto, Mrs I Dal Zotto, Fun Forwhite (Mgr: Mrs S G White), M Gregorio, R A Gurr, M Hooton, I Morley, Ms C E Petch, Miss C Sheather & G J Thompson Second run back. First-up after six months got back early 6th of 10 at Wyong F&M Bm64 on June 7 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Totoka with 58.5kg at $61. Previously second-up got back early 7th of 10 at Hawkesbury F&M Bm64 on October 16 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Maid Of Moolah with 60kg at $16. Didn't do enough first up to raise hopes. |
9 LEE MAGORRIAN |
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| 11 | 3106x |
OURAGAN
PAUL & MARTHA CAVE 3YO BROWN FILLY 56.0KG Ms M Cave, R B Thomas, Ms S Meers & A J Thomas Resuming after a 12 weeks break. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Wyong Bm64 April 4 over 1625m, soft track; 6 len behind Coulter carrying 56kg at $7.50. On debut sixth of 8 at Rosehill F&M Mdn-Sw February 25 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Bubbles Up with 57.5kg at $26. Prefer to see how she returns. |
1 A CALDER |
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| 12 | 38688 |
XTRA APPROVAL
TONY BALL 7YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG Mrs B A Ball, K J Ball, M A Ball, Mrs J Haisell, J C Haisell, Mrs R M Haisell & G R Haisell At the latest run failed to make an impression; 8th of 10 at Port Macquarie Wcpe Cup on June 14 over 1512m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Supreme Command carrying 53kg at $41. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Taree Bm82 on June 5 over 1250m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Koios carrying 55kg at $81. Looking to others. |
4 LIBERTY SMYTH |
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| 13 | x5158 |
ORSUM
SALLY TORRENS 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG G J Martin & Two Bar 4 (Mgr: P J Martin) Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 8 at Muswellbrook Bm66 on June 12 over 1280m, slow going 10 len behind Andale Andale with 55kg at $14. The run before that 5th of 12 at Gunnedah Ctry Bm58 on May 24 over 1250m, slow going 2.75 len behind Ellofadude with 59kg at $17. Others rate better. |
8 LEANNE BOYD |
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