Newcastle   01 Oct 2016
 
GOING: G(3)

Turfcare Mdn Plate 1150m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear   Rail: Out 3m Entire Course.  

Call The Coppers, The Blues Brother and Ottawa look the pacesetters. Expect them to hum along at a solid clip here over the dash distance on offer with Call The Coppers, The Blues Brother and Ottawa all keen to run early. Banking on the Hawkes team having improved COLLEGIATE enough over the break to see a very competitive outing here. Back to provincial grade looks ideal and two recent trials have been improving efforts. Betting should tell the tale about him. Call The Coppers is a jump and run type placed in both starts to date for the Sargent stable. Has had one quiet trial leading into this and fresh off a spell should make a good fist of the catch me if you can tactics shown last time in. OTTAWA resumes after a close up run on debut at this track back in May but never looked likely to win. Placed in a recent trial and expect to see a much better showing this time in. Improver in this field. Jemadar is a recent trial winner on debut who should be well educated. Worth keeping safe. Provincial maiden without surprising for the astute Freedman yard. JEMARDAR also has admirers off a recent city trial win for Godolphin. SUGGESTED PLAY: Call The Coppers with race experience.
1 223 CALL THE COPPERS
J G SARGENT
11YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Dr P H Hughes, Mrs L B Hughes, Ms M Hughes, L J Hughes & Mrs E C McCormick
Since last run won Randwick trial over 730m on 20/09/2016; Last start rolled along in front setting the pace and then edged out 2nd of 13 runners at Scone Mdn Aug 15 over 1100m, slow track; 1-3/4 len behind New Ruler with 59kg. Race before passed fit at barrier; 2nd of 8 runners at Wyong 3yo+ E&G Mdn in Jul over 1000m, slow track; 1-1/2 len behind Rockafella carrying 59kg. Has the ability to take this out.
1
M BELL
Pale Green, Dark Blue Armbands, White Cap
2 06x COLLEGIATE
M, W & J HAWKES
11YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs L C Jones, Mrs C A Hawkes, N J Francis, A Williams, H T Chapman, D Russo, C J & Mrs J M Barham
Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last campaign 6th of 9 runners at Warwick Farm 3yo Mdn in Mar over 1200m, 7-1/2 len behind Sonic Swish carrying 57kg. At debut raced greenly; ran last at Warwick Farm 3yo Mdn in Feb over 1100m, 13-1/2 len behind Southern Legend with 57kg. Back from a spell. Has good upside.
8
R THOMPSON
Red, White Stars, Black Sleeves, Red And White Quartered Cap
3 08x90 FAST 'N' LOUD
MS T VIGOUROUX
11YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P M Vigouroux, P R Marscham, E Gielarowski, J C McKelvey, G E Hilly, Mrs J K Marscham, R D Walker, Mrs G D Walker, P D Walker, J P Lister, Mrs J A K Fairclough, Mrs S E Tuckwell, I D Faulkner, I C Marscham, R McNaughton & A J Whiticker
Third-up today. First-up ran last at Hawkesbury Mdn Sep 3 over 1000m, on a wet track; 17 len behind Smokey's Joy carrying 51kg. Second-up with blinkers first time; 13th of 14 starters at Goulburn 4yo+ Mdn Sep 18 over 1300m, on slow going 24 len behind King Darci with 59kg. Hard to recommend on last few starts.
4
C LEVER
Royal Blue, White Epaulettes, Red Sleeves, White Cap
4 80x MAGIC MELD
PETER EGGLESTON
12YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
M Hanlon, Mrs A Hanlon, L P Dougherty, Mrs A A Dougherty, P R Dougherty, Mrs D Penfold, G J Penfold, M Neilson, J P Lucas, I Cant, Mrs D L Comyns, C R Comyns, J P Crowe, Miss A Phuon & A N Eggleston
Resuming after a nearly two years break. Not seen since running away; ran last at Newcastle 3yo Mdn Plate in Feb 2015 over 1300m, 12-1/2 len behind Danish Twist carrying 57kg. At debut with blinkers first time; ran last at Newcastle Mdn Plate in Jan 2015 over 1300m, 16-1/4 len behind Cat's Wish with 57.5kg. Others have firmer winning claims.
5
S ARNOLD
White, Red Dollar Sign, Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
5 76629 MR SCHULTZ
PETER EGGLESTON
14YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs M A Eggleston
Last start blocked for run in straight; 9th of 14 starters at Scone Mdn Sep 9 over 1100m, on slow going 7-3/4 len behind Jazzee Nicc carrying 59kg. Race before 2nd of 13 runners at Scone Mdn Aug 15 over 1100m, slow track; 2-1/4 len behind Miss Zarelle with 59kg. Capable of better showing. Respect.
2
KODY NESTOR
White, Red Dollar Sign, Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
6 20x7x OAKFIELD TYCOON
KRISTEN BUCHANAN
12YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
B Mackenzie
Resuming after a break; finished off last campaign raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last at Gosford Mdn in Jun over 1100m, slow track; 14-1/4 len behind Who Said It's Easy with 57.5kg. When resuming last campaign on from midfield; 8th of 10 starters at this track Mdn in Dec last year over 1150m, 12-3/4 len behind What Could Be with 59kg. Was runner-up in a trial at Wyong over 845m on Sep 6. Faces tough essay.
9
GRANT BUCKLEY
Pale Green, Yellow Maltese Cross, Green Sleeves And White Cap
7 6 THE BLUES BROTHER
PETER CHEERS
11YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs S A McKenna, Ms V Perry, Miss V Bartlett, Mrs J Garrard, C H Seidner & I Q Thoroughbreds (Mgr: S A McKenna)
At debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 starters at Port Macquarie E&G Mdn Sep 25 over 1106m, 5-3/4 len behind All From Scrap carrying 59kg. Unlikely to be contesting the finish here following first up effort.
11
ERIC CHEUNG
Royal Blue, White Hoops And Cross, Striped Sleeves, White Cap, Royal Blue Stars, Black Pom Pom
8 7x ASSERTIN MISCHIEF
JASON COYLE
11YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Miss E K Esplin, P P R Esplin, H D R Esplin & D & M Esplin Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs M E Esplin)
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only had one start last when she was 7th of 10 runners at Wyong 3yo Mdn Plate in Mar over 1100m, 4-1/2 len behind Clear The Beach with 55kg. Trialled at Warwick Farm over 791m on Sep 23. Could find best.
10
WINONA COSTIN
Tartan, Red Sash And Armbands
9 JEMADAR
JOHN O'SHEA
10YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs L R Clive & D J Clive
Three-year-old gelding (Sepoy - Daanet Al Dunya). John O'shea has him primed for this with three recent trials prior to his debut today. Won a public trial at Randwick over 1050m on Sep 20. | Can run a place in first career start.
7
J PENZA
Orange, Black Diamond, Diamonds On Sleeves
10 8x OTTAWA
MICHAEL FREEDMAN
10YO  BL/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
CHINA HORSE CLUB STABLE
Dual acceptor. Resuming after a break; only had one start last when he was sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 starters at this track 2yo Mdn in May over 1150m, 3-1/4 len behind Orleans with 57kg. Was runner-up in a trial at Randwick over 730m on Sep 20. Races well first up. Hard to beat on best form.
6
P KING
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, RED STRIPE, MEDIUM BLUE CAP, RED HALVED VERTICAL
11 HERRESHOFF
GERALD RYAN
10YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Stallion Racing Partners (Mgr: D J Raphael)
Dual acceptor. First race starter. Three-year-old filly by Beneteau out of Empire Bay. Trialed a while ago, but recently put in an unimpressive effort over 893m at Rosehill on Sep 26. Looks up against it here and prefer others.
3
Yellow, Red Stripes, White Sleeves, Red Cap