Football

NewcastleSat, November 18, 2023

03:55 Newcastle

ALF KNEEBONE TRANS-TASMAN TROPHY BENCHMARK 88 HANDICAP

| 3yo+

Winner AUD $82,500 - 12 runners

1 ⅛m

Going:

Surface: Turf

Race Tip

Group 3 placegetter i'mintowin (12) impressed at australian debut when pushed forward and proved too strong with a commanding 1.2 len victory over 7½f at rosehill on november 4.Further improved now and will have little problem with the rise in trip and grade.The one to beat.Pervade (6) peaked fourth-up when stalked the speed from the good gate to score a strong victory with the 9st6lb over 1m at randwick three weeks ago.Maps well again and has won this trip.King of the castle (2) consistent gelding who battled right to the line after covering ground when a tough fourth over 1m at randwick in the big dance on november 7.This is easier and can bounce back to winning form.Camaguey (4) getting out to his right trip today after having no luck with the stalls at his last three outings.Came from near last on the turn when an eye-catching fifth over 1m in the big dance at randwick.Has won this trip and can play a leading role here.