Newcastle Race 8 - PFD FOOD SERVICES BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP
GOOD LIEUTENANT (4) consistent gelding who returned in good order with a dominant 0.5 len victory over 1000m at Kembla Grange on November 7. Looks to have come back stronger and should handle the weight increase. OSTERBERG (1) Kris Lees trained gelding resuming after a four-and-a-half-month break. Raced quickly through his grades last time in and sets up well for this with the one trial under his belt. FORMS OF FEAR (5) at his top now after catching the eye late from the wide gate when made up many lengths to finish fifth over this track and trip on November 4. Can take a hand in the finish today. IN A STEP (10) continues to knock on the door and is warrants consideration.

Jockey: Dylan Gibbons
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at Eagle Farm Cl2 July 5 over 1000m, soft track; 3 len behind Zoumeteor carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. When resuming last campaign second of 12 at Toowoomba Mdn-Sw April 26 over 1000m, 2 len behind Hurts So Good with 53.5kg at $9. Winning hope in a suitable contest.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/7 | 24/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 800m | Good | Lachlan Scorse | 0:47.27 | - | 0 |
| 5.19L | $0.00 | |
5/12 | 05/07/2023 | 17 | CL2 | $38,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1000m | Soft 6 | Andrew Mallyon | 58.5kg | 0:59.59 | 8-7-5 | 11 |
| 3.2L | $6.50 |
2/7 | 18/06/2023 | 21 | CL2 | $50,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1000m | Soft 6 | Andrew Mallyon | 58kg | 0:58.34 | 5-5-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $2.50 |
1/10 | 28/05/2023 | 14 | CL1 | $28,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1000m | Good 4 | Andrew Mallyon | 57.5kg | 0:57.98 | 2-2-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |
1/9 | 14/05/2023 | 18 | MDN CG 3 | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1000m | Soft 6 | Andrew Mallyon | 58kg | 0:59.03 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $3.50 |
2/12 | 26/04/2023 | 149 | MDN | $40,000.00 | Toowoomba | 1000m | Good 4 | Cejay Graham | 53.5kg | 0:59.62 | 5-5-2 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $9.00 |
1/7 | 11/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 800m | Soft | Kody Nestor | 0:48.53 | - | 0 |
| 2.49L | $0.00 | |
6/9 | 28/11/2022 | 18 | MDN CG | $27,000.00 | Taree | 1300m | Good 4 | Aaron Bullock | 58kg | 1:17.90 | 2-2-6 | 6 |
| 5.6L | $2.38 |

Jockey: Shaun Guymer
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at Kembla Grange Bm64 November 7 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Akaka Falls carrying 57kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Kembla Grange Mid 3yo Mdn on April 26 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Kunnese carrying 56.5kg at $3. Sure to run well.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/5 | 07/11/2023 | 155 | BM64 | $42,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1000m | Soft 7 | Shaun Guymer | 57kg | 0:58.09 | 3-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
2/10 | 23/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 812m | Good | Rachel King | 0:47.83 | - | 0 |
| 0.09L | $0.00 | |
8/10 | 09/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 795m | Good | Dylan Gibbons | 0:46.33 | - | 0 |
| 4.66L | $0.00 | |
5/7 | 05/06/2023 | 15 | CL2 | $27,000.00 | Goulburn | 1000m | Good 4 | Jean Van Overmeire | 58.5kg | 0:57.03 | 4-4-5 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $3.50 |
3/6 | 21/05/2023 | 12 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Nowra | 1100m | Heavy 8 | Jean Van Overmeire | 59kg | 1:04.38 | 4-6-3 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $1.62 |
1/9 | 09/05/2023 | 13 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Goulburn | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Jean Van Overmeire | 57kg | 0:59.49 | 3-5-1 | 9 |
| 4.4L | $3.75 |
2/9 | 26/04/2023 | 14 | MDN 3 | $45,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Tyler Schiller | 56.5kg | 0:58.12 | 7-8-2 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $3.00 |
6/10 | 12/04/2023 | 146 | MDN 3 | $40,000.00 | Newcastle | 1200m | Soft 5 | Dylan Gibbons | 57kg | 1:10.79 | 8-6-6 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Jay Ford
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run came from last on the turn 5th of 10 at this track Mid Bm64 on November 4 over 900m, 1.3 len behind Sharkim with 58kg at $4.50. The run before that 2nd of 7 at this track Cl1 on October 17 over 900m, 0.7 len behind Confess Our Dreams carrying 58.5kg at $3.50. Can improve on that reasonable effort last time out.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 04/11/2023 | 18 | BM64 | $45,000.00 | Newcastle | 900m | Good 4 | Alysha Collett | 58kg | 0:51.35 | - | 8 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
2/7 | 17/10/2023 | 9 | CL1 | $42,000.00 | Newcastle | 900m | Good 4 | Jay Ford | 58.5kg | 0:52.10 | - | 4 |
| 0.7L | $3.50 |
7/7 | 08/10/2023 | 17 | BM64 | $45,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1100m | Good 3 | Rachel King | 58.5kg | 1:03.18 | 1-1-7 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $8.50 |
6/8 | 21/09/2023 | 119 | BM64 CG | $42,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1100m | Good 3 | Rachel King | 59kg | 1:02.90 | 2-2-6 | 7 |
| 4.4L | $13.00 |
1/8 | 12/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 786m | Good | Rachel King | 0:44.90 | - | 0 |
| 1.24L | $0.00 | |
1/7 | 21/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawkesbury | 800m | Soft | Andrew Adkins | 0:46.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.21L | $0.00 | |
5/7 | 25/05/2023 | 20 | BM64 | $45,000.00 | Gosford | 1000m | Soft 5 | Jay Ford | 59.5kg | 0:58.48 | 2-1-5 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $15.00 |
4/11 | 05/05/2023 | 224 | CL3 | $30,200.00 | Wagga | 1000m | Soft 6 | Alysha Collett | 58.5kg | 0:58.32 | 6-6-4 | 7 |
| 3.1L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Keagan Latham
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd of 10 at this track Mid Bm64 on November 4 over 900m, 0.8 len behind Sharkim carrying 58kg at $6.50. The race before that second last of 7 at this track Prov Bm64 on October 14 over 900m, 3 len behind Drums Of War with 59kg at $5.50. Fully tested under these conditions.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 04/11/2023 | 21 | BM64 | $45,000.00 | Newcastle | 900m | Good 4 | Keagan Latham | 58kg | 0:51.35 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
6/7 | 14/10/2023 | 14 | BM64 3U | $45,000.00 | Newcastle | 900m | Good 4 | Louise Day | 59kg | 0:52.34 | - | 5 |
| 2.9L | $5.50 |
3/9 | 30/09/2023 | 14 | BM64 3U | $45,000.00 | Newcastle | 900m | Good 4 | Louise Day | 59kg | 0:50.65 | - | 4 |
| 2.6L | $17.00 |
3/8 | 16/09/2023 | 29 | BM64 | $45,000.00 | Newcastle | 900m | Good 4 | Louise Day | 59kg | 0:51.17 | 4-3-3 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $26.00 |
6/9 | 18/08/2023 | 106 | BM74 | $27,000.00 | Taree | 1000m | Good 4 | Cobi Vitler | 60.5kg | 0:58.01 | 6-6-6 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $13.00 |
3/10 | 04/05/2023 | 22 | BM64 | $40,000.00 | Newcastle | 900m | Good 4 | Aaron Bullock | 59.5kg | 0:51.61 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
2/6 | 24/01/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wyong | 845m | Soft | K Jennings | 0:49.71 | - | 0 |
| 0.09L | $0.00 | |
2/5 | 27/07/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scone | 1000m | Soft | Ashley Morgan | 1:00.92 | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Grant Buckley
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 10 at this track Mid Bm64 on November 4 over 900m, 0.9 len behind Sharkim carrying 57kg at $21. Previously second-up second last of 7 at Gosford Mid Bm64 on May 25 over 1000m, slow going 5.5 len behind One Destiny carrying 58.5kg at $26. Needs more time.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/10 | 04/11/2023 | 127 | BM64 | $45,000.00 | Newcastle | 900m | Good 4 | Grant Buckley | 57kg | 0:51.35 | - | 9 |
| 0.9L | $21.00 |
5/8 | 24/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 800m | Good | Reece Jones | 0:47.52 | - | 0 |
| 2.52L | $0.00 | |
11/12 | 30/06/2023 | 29 | BM66 | $27,000.00 | Scone | 1000m | Soft 5 | Grant Buckley | 59.5kg | 0:58.36 | 9-6-11 | 5 |
| 11.1L | $14.00 |
6/7 | 01/06/2023 | 7 | BM68 | $45,000.00 | Wyong | 1100m | Soft 6 | Grant Buckley | 56kg | 1:04.00 | 2-2-6 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $26.00 |
6/7 | 25/05/2023 | 24 | BM64 | $45,000.00 | Gosford | 1000m | Soft 5 | Grant Buckley | 58.5kg | 0:58.48 | 1-2-6 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $26.00 |
1/11 | 01/05/2023 | 78 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Taree | 1000m | Soft 7 | Grant Buckley | 61.5kg | 0:59.17 | 4-2-1 | 11 |
| 1.0L | $8.50 |
1/11 | 12/02/2023 | 10 | CL1 | $30,000.00 | Tuncurry | 1000m | Good 4 | Grant Buckley | 58kg | 0:57.01 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.7L | $3.50 |
5/8 | 29/06/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wyong | 845m | Soft | Patrick Scorse | 0:50.75 | - | 5 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Zac Wadick
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Kempsey Bm66 on November 10 over 1000m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Buck Pharoah with 59kg at $13. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at Coffs Harbour Bm66 on October 13 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Mouette carrying 59kg at $3.50. Right in the mix.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/12 | 10/11/2023 | 28 | BM66 | $32,400.00 | Kempsey | 1000m | Soft 7 | Glenn Cahill | 59kg | 0:58.09 | 7-5-2 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $13.00 |
2/10 | 13/10/2023 | 7 | BM66 | $27,000.00 | Coffs Harbour | 1000m | Good 4 | Mollie Fitzgerald | 59kg | 0:57.37 | 1-1-2 | 10 |
| 2.6L | $3.50 |
5/11 | 06/10/2023 | 20 | OPEN | $30,000.00 | Taree | 1000m | Good 4 | Peter Graham | 55kg | 0:57.49 | 4-6-5 | 11 |
| 1.6L | $26.00 |
3/7 | 16/09/2023 | 65 | OPEN | $20,150.00 | Bowraville | 1000m | Good 3 | Peter Graham | 59.5kg | 0:58.19 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
2/13 | 13/07/2023 | 6 | BM66 | $40,000.00 | Grafton | 1000m | Good 4 | Zac Wadick | 60.5kg | 0:57.60 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 1.1L | $16.00 |
5/8 | 07/07/2023 | 19 | BM74 | $27,000.00 | Tamworth | 1000m | Heavy 9 | Peter Graham | 58.5kg | 0:57.78 | 3-3-5 | 6 |
| 3.9L | $6.50 |
2/10 | 01/04/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coffs Harbour | 810m | Heavy | Matthew Bennett | 0:48.78 | - | 2 |
| 0.4L | $0.00 | |
6/15 | 13/12/2018 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coffs Harbour | 800m | Good | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | 0:48.29 | - | 6 |
| 12.1L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Amy Mclucas
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes off a 38 day let-up. Last start 3rd of 7 at this track Prov Bm64 on October 14 over 900m, 1.1 len behind Drums Of War with 54kg at $4. The start before that led to the turn then faded 6th of 8 at Hawkesbury F&M Bm64 on September 21 over 1100m, 6 len behind Ballroom Bella with 57.5kg at $19. Thereabouts last start and should be competitive.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/9 | 13/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawkesbury | 800m | Good | Tom Sherry | 0:47.52 | - | 0 |
| 0.23L | $0.00 | |
3/7 | 14/10/2023 | 23 | BM64 3U | $45,000.00 | Newcastle | 900m | Good 4 | Amy Mclucas | 54kg | 0:52.34 | - | 7 |
| 1.1L | $4.00 |
6/8 | 21/09/2023 | 14 | BM64 FM | $42,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1100m | Good 3 | Rachel King | 57.5kg | 1:02.97 | 1-1-6 | 8 |
| 5.9L | $19.00 |
9/11 | 07/09/2023 | 152 | BM64 | $45,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1100m | Good 4 | Rachel King | 55.5kg | 1:02.94 | 1-1-9 | 11 |
| 2.6L | $14.00 |
2/7 | 21/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawkesbury | 800m | Soft | Jean Van Overmeire | 0:46.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.21L | $0.00 | |
6/6 | 08/04/2023 | 53 | CL1 | $45,000.00 | Newcastle | 1200m | Soft 6 | Grant Buckley | 57.5kg | 1:12.28 | 1-1-6 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $7.50 |
9/10 | 14/02/2023 | 12 | CL1 | $40,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1300m | Soft 5 | Amy Mclucas | 54kg | 1:16.77 | 1-1-9 | 10 |
| 10.1L | $6.00 |
1/8 | 02/02/2023 | 19 | MDN | $45,000.00 | Gosford | 1200m | Good 4 | Amy Mclucas | 55kg | 1:10.89 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $2.38 |

Jockey: Jean Van Overmeire
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Taree Bm74 May 8 over 1000m, soft track; 5 len behind Schiller Bay with 58kg at $15. First up last campaign seventh of 10 at this track Mid Bm68 November 15 2022 over 900m, soft track; 4 len behind With Your Blessing carrying 55kg at $26. Happy to work around.
Last Starts 205 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/9 | 08/05/2023 | 26 | BM74 | $27,000.00 | Taree | 1000m | Soft 6 | Ben Looker | 58kg | 0:58.55 | 5-5-8 | 6 |
| 4.9L | $15.00 |
10/15 | 12/04/2023 | 18 | BM64 | $40,000.00 | Newcastle | 900m | Soft 5 | Winona Costin | 55.5kg | 0:51.69 | - | 9 |
| 2.7L | $21.00 |
2/7 | 25/03/2023 | 14 | BM68 | $40,000.00 | Wyong | 1200m | Heavy 9 | Winona Costin | 55kg | 1:12.29 | 3-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.4L | $19.00 |
7/9 | 11/03/2023 | 11 | BM64 CG | $40,000.00 | Gosford | 1100m | Good 4 | Serg Lisnyy | 55kg | 1:04.36 | 9-9-7 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $41.00 |
7/8 | 28/02/2023 | 16 | BM64 | $45,000.00 | Gosford | 1100m | Soft 5 | Serg Lisnyy | 55kg | 1:04.05 | 7-8-7 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $41.00 |
7/9 | 12/02/2023 | 8 | BM66 | $30,000.00 | Tuncurry | 1000m | Good 4 | Camille Houlgatte | 59.5kg | 0:56.08 | 2-2-7 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $21.00 |
3/7 | 14/06/2019 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 800m | Soft | C Dwyer | 0:48.45 | - | 3 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 |