Port Macquarie Race Club to hold autumn race meeting

The lightly raced son of Hinchinbrook proved he could handle the rise in grade when beaten under a half-length in a blanket finish behind Cap's Boy at headquarters after successive victories at Taree in January.

The Tony Ball trained gelding is enjoying a purple patch of form after breaking his maiden status in sound fashion when accounting for Hidden Hills before a narrow victory over Power to Play at the mid north coast track a fortnight later.

Senatorial stepped up two classes in town a fortnight ago over the 1800 metre journey and looks well poised for continued success in his upcoming assignment over the same distance.

Up the Stairs is assessed as the toughest challenger after finishing just behind the placegetters in the same Highway event with the Terry Evans trained gelding yet to be unplaced in three appearances at the Port circuit.

The son of Savoire Vivre was responsible for a solid second behind Mister Smartee in open class at the track last November with his most recent local performance resulting in a third when beaten a length by Okay Boss.

More Spice is another who should attract consideration with Scott Singleton making the journey over the ranges from his Scone training headquarters after the Mosayter mare's recent victories at Dubbo and her home track.

An enthralling battle awaits in the Carlton Dry Benchmark 66 Handicap with Acoustix looking to bounce back from his fifth behind Magnalane in the recent North Coast Country Championship Qualifier at Taree.

The Tas Morton trained gelding was successful at Taree in December before accounting for Scatter Blast at Port a fortnight later with the son of Snitzel being better suited on the anticipated good conditions in comparison to the recent rain affected going.

The Kris Lees stable puts the polish on the former Victorian galloper, Tigeen, with daughter of O'Reilly scoring a narrow first-up success in similar company over Go Fish Go at the Beaumont track last start.

Real Gent is attempting the hattrick following successive victories on heavy ground at Grafton and Ballina with the Greg Howells trained gelding set for a forward showing in the race showcasing some of NSW racing's finest apprentice jockeys.

Safe wagers on the program include Serbelloni in the second event with the Paul Perry trained gelding returning from a Kempsey win in November with a Beaumont barrier trial under his belt while Exotic Pearl seems poised to break her maiden status for Tracey Bartley later in program.

The stand-alone program features comprehensive Sky Racing and Tab coverage and patrons are welcome to avail themselves of the outstanding facilities of the Ivan Livermore Grandstand and associated amenities.

An extremely busy period approaches for the club with the Master Builders Race Day on March 20 followed by the McGuigan BMW fixture eight days later.

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