Newcastle   26 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S(7)

TOOHEYS MIDWAY 3YO MAIDEN HANDICAP 900m

Track: Soft 7   Rain (Max: 22)   Rail: +4m Entire.  

Anticipating good pressure with many of these facing the starter for the first time. SOSUEME (4) disappointed last start after a promising debut the start prior. Slightly back in trip gets another chance. WESTERN LANE (2) looks an early learner after top two results in as many trials of late. Drawn in close and senior rider takes the sit. Real deal on debut. NAMI’S JEWEL (7) has found one better in two solid runs from a break. Speedy mare with fitness on her side now. Up to winning. HARLEX (3) has been trialling strongly since being gelded and looks in for a more productive campaign this time in. QUI ROUGE (6) best of the rest coming off two handy trials of late. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sosueme win.
1 OCEANS ELEVEN
JACK PILKINGTON
4YO  BAY  HORSE 59.0KG
Ms C Alexander
Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old colt by Territories out of Oceanide. At the most recent trial finished eighth on April 14 at Randwick over 740m. Hard to have without seeing him do something under race conditions.
6
LOUISE DAY
White, Emerald Green Shamrock And Armbands
2 WESTERN LANE
GERALD RYAN & STERLING ALEXIOU
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Supreme Thoroughbred Stud (Mgr: Mrs M Galluzzo), D J Cummings, L Alexandek, Newfan Pty Ltd (Mgr: S Galluzzo), K G Booth & B L Thompson
Three-year-old gelding (Written By - My Cherie) has trialled on three occasions leading into today's race. Was second in a 813m barrier trial on April 17 at Warwick Farm. Wait and see what he can do.
3
C LEVER
Dark Blue, Gold Supreme Syndications Logo, Striped Sleeves And Cap
3 9x HARLEX
PAUL PERRY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs C L Perry, Dailey Racing (Mgr: R D Dailey), R J Redfern, Mrs K M Redfern, A M F Caillald & S J Smyth
Resuming today after only having had one start and then had seven months break. At debut last start second last of 10 at this track Mid Mdn-Sw on September 21 over 900m, 11 len behind Zoubaby with 53.5kg at $15. Had five recent trials to get ready for this. Last trial Won a barrier trial at Newcastle over 780m April 16. Can turn it around.
7
KEAGAN LATHAM
Cerise, Black Four Diamonds, Diamonds Sleeves
4 28 SOSUEME
NATHAN DOYLE
4YO  BR/BL  MARE 57.0KG
N C Doyle, First4, G C Pratt, Mrs C L Elphick, M D Lawrence, Ms J L McLean, A Farley, DSTZ Racing, G G Jones, B Jones & A T Jones
Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 11 at Hawkesbury Prov Mdn on March 18 over 1100m, 1.4 len behind Gandalf with 56.5kg at $2.50. Last start 8th of 10 at Hawkesbury 2&3yo Mdn-Sw on April 5 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Matima with 56.5kg at $3.70. Better than the last effort suggests and can bounce back.
4
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Purple, White Diamond Sash And Sleeves, Purple Hoops, White Cap
5 DE MA VIE
PAUL PERRY
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs C L Perry
Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old filly by Office Bearer out of Outback Fortune. At the most recent trial finished fifth on April 16 at Newcastle over 1000m. Not without a market lead.
2
D DILLON
Yellow, Pink And Black Checked Sash And Armbands, Pink Cap
6 QUI ROUGE
JAKE HULL
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
JJOC Pty Ltd (Mgr: J J O'Connor)
Dual acceptor. Three-year-old filly making debut by Red Henno out of Jacqui Ann. Was second in a Newcastle barrier trial over 780m April 16. Pay to keep an eye on betting moves.
5
M BELL
Purple, White And Black Thirds, Striped Sleeves
7 9x227 NAMI'S JEWEL
JOHN P THOMPSON
4YO  GR/BR  MARE 56.0KG
G G Leafe, J P Thompson, B Psihogios, D Psihogios, R J Rangi, Ms H Nowlan, Miss K J Ostermeyer, J Dennis & K J Miller
Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 8 at this track Mdn on March 20 over 900m, 0.7 len behind Moonlight Gambler with 55kg at $6.50. Second-up rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 10 at Goulburn Mdn-Sw on April 8 over 1000m, slow going head behind Power Smash with 56.5kg at $3.40. Perfectly placed this time.
5
LOUIS-PHILIPPE BEUZELIN
Yellow, Green Shamrock, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
8 8066x MISS KARIS
CRAIG ROBERTS
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
R W Hurst, Dr J K Hurst, Mrs A Nielsen, J Nielsen, R W Armstrong, A J Ritchie, C A Ritchie, P Ritchie, J Stanley, G J Macrae, A J Macrae, Mrs K A Robertson & D M Robertson
Resuming after five months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at this track Super Mdn-Sw December 1 over 1300m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Hyperbolic carrying 53kg at $61. First up last campaign fourth of 10 at Queanbeyan Mdn September 10 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind My Last Hooray with 55kg at $16. Not keen here.
1
JENNY DUGGAN
Yellow, Light Blue Horseshoe And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
9 084x VANTABLACK
PAUL & MARTHA CAVE
4YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Ms M Cave & R B Thomas
Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at Kembla Grange Mdn January 4 over 1300m, 6 len behind Heesen carrying 55kg at $31. On debut tenth of 12 at Randwick Kensington 3yo F Mdn December 6 over 1300m, 10 len behind Alinea carrying 58.5kg at $67. Prefer to see how she returns.
8
A CALDER
White, Blue Braces, Red Cap