Rod Fuller

With an unblemished record on the new track surface under her belt, Get Some Fun is poised for further progression through the ranks with victory at Port Macquarie ... Karen Owen trained filly broke her maiden status with great authority when accounting for Diamondsaremio by just over four lengths and was able to withstand the finishing effort of Pony Soprano at her most recent performance over 1200 metres.

The dimensions surrounding the club’s premier event became a great deal clearer when Prime Impact stormed to victory in the WIN Network Port Macquarie Cup Prelude on a successful resumption to racing at the circuit last Sunday. With the first two placegetters gaining exemptions in the final field for the $200,000 Port Cup to be conducted on Friday week and the opportunity for qualification into the massive prizemoney pool available for The Big Dance at Randwick on Melbourne Cup Day, there was a at stake.

After a full reconstruction to the Port Macquarie course proper necessitating a break of fifteen months, racing returns with Prime Impact poised to deliver in the Win Network Port Macquarie Cup Prelude on Sunday ... With stakes earnings of over $100,000 after three wins and six placings in a relatively short career, Prime Impact holds the keys to Sunday’s feature.

With two recent victories on the north coast under his belt, October Revolution is poised for further success in the Steeline Handicap at Port Macquarie on Tuesday ... The race meeting is a wonderful opportunity to recognise two remarkable local personalities in the shape of Kerrie Borger and Margaret De Gonneville.

With the benefit of a strong performance at Tamworth last month, Athena Nyx is set to bounce back to the winner’s circle in the Class 2 Handicap on Master Builders Association Race Day at Port Macquarie on Friday. The flashy chestnut broke her maiden status with a comprehensive victory over Civil War at the north west circuit last September and then doubled down when accounting for Champagne Tastes at Beaudesert a fortnight later.

After being forced to the sidelines following a racing accident last April, Cejay Graham returned triumphantly with a riding double at the Port Macquarie race meeting on Sunday. At her first track appearance since an injury enforced layoff, the popular apprentice was able to steer Heir Apparent to the lead down the home running to score in the ATM2HIRE Handicap.

With interest continuing to build towards the Newhaven Park Country Championship series, Lisztomania is set to take the next step in the Carlton Dry Mid North Coast Preview at Port Macquarie on Sunday.

With strong form on the board and a weight advantage over his rivals, Broad Outlook is poised to take the next step in the Settlers Inn Benchmark 66 Handicap at Port Macquarie on Thursday. Since arriving from Melbourne Cup winning trainers, Ciaron Maher and David Eustace, the son of No Nay Never has taken a while to blossom before showing his best work in the latest campaign.

With wonderful prizemoney on offer and one of the final chances to gain a place in the $2 Million Big Dance at Randwick on Melbourne Cup day, outstanding nominations have been received for the $200,000 Carlton Dry Port Macquarie Cup at the circuit on Friday. The champion stable of Chris Waller has earmarked five horses for the club’s feature with Quality Time spearheading the team following two strong metropolitan wins by the German import.

A great appreciation for his home circuit and the ability to manage rain affected conditions provides Laphroaig with strong prospects to take the next step in the Stowe Australia Port Macquarie Cup Prelude at the track this Sunday ... The Paul Shailer trained gelding has amassed four wins and three placings with two local victories being on the heavy ground and the extra distance seems suitable for the upcoming campaign.