The Nicconi gelding was responsible for a decisive victory in Class 3 Highway company at Randwick in April before a placing at Scone during their May carnival. 

The recent second at Warwick Farm - behind Soothing in a strong Benchmark 72 event last start – places Nic’s Vendetta as one of the prominent chances in the feature sprint event.  

The Muswellbrook stable of Todd Howlett has an honour roll headed by Star of Octagonal, who earned stakes prize money of over $900,000 with wins in the Scone Guineas and Rowley Mile.

Jemily looks one of the dangers for Matthew McCudden following strong wins at Taree and fine performances in recent times on her home track.

Following a last start fifth and with the benefit of Cejay Graham’s claim, the Ready’s Image mare will be extremely competitive.

Neil Godbolt is enjoying a great run of success and is looking for consecutive victories with his well performed mare, Dreamalina, following success in the recent Wauchope Sprint conducted at the track.  

Another strong stable chance occurs in the preceding event with Outsmartem looking the dominant competitor following strong wins in the district during May and a sound second behind Bite the Media over the 1106 metre journey last start.

Confidence will be further enhanced for the son of Strategic Maneuver as Bite the Media is engaged in the fifth race so a forward showing could provide a strong indication for the gelding.

The Sharkbite mare, Bite the Media, was able to race away from Outsmartem over the concluding stages to score by just over a length.

Following a sound victory at Taree and a luckless fifth in the recent Wauchope Cup, Chalcedony looks to be the stand out investment in the Trackside Photography distance event.

The June Sprint is named in honour of Newhaven Park who is one of Australia’s leading thoroughbred nurseries and has been breeding champions for four generations, including four Golden Slipper winners.

One of their fine stallion register is the champion New Zealand dual Group 1 winner, Xtravagant.

The club is delighted to be associated with Mitavite and with the assistance of NSW Northern Sales Manager, Kim Dunda, have provided bags of Impacta to be distributed to winners and placegetters throughout the day in association with Oxley Rural Supplies.

The Benchmark 56 handicap is a recognition of the Mid North Coast chief steward, Drew Smith, who leaves the position in July after many years of service to the racing industry.

The Port Macquarie Race Club would like to thank Drew for the great assistance provided and wish him the very best in all future endeavours.

The first of seven events on the program is scheduled to commence at 12.30pm with the outstanding facilities of the Ivan Livermore grandstand and surrounds in full operation.

The next meeting to be conducted at the track is John L Fisher Plumbing Supplies Raceday on Saturday July 14, with a large school holiday crowd anticipated.