Newcastle   09 May 2025
 
GOING: F

MATES4HARNESS PACE 1609m

Track: FAST   Rain (Max: 18)    

JOHNNY DEE (2) finished second last start over 1609m at this track, beaten 2.5 metres, after scoring at the previous appearance over 2030m here. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Meets a comparable field and he is capable of another bold performance. CAPTAIN DORIAN (1) was in the money two starts ago then things went amiss last start when he broke and finished 5.5 metres away in eighth over 1609m at this circuit. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw and rates a big chance if he behaves in this similar assignment. SKY CITY (4) must be considered after he finished third when resuming over 1609m at this course a week ago. COLLATERAL BEAUTY (3) returns and is now with the Grima yard. Draws well and has trialled so keep safe.
1 84438 CAPTAIN DORIAN
L A HOSKING
7YO  BAY  HORSE
L A Hosking
Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start 8th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 5th-7.4m on the pegs beaten 5.5 m by Abstract Art (1:57.20) in NR up to 52 on April 25 at $5.50. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 2030m at this track, beaten 7 m by Dance With Carmer (2:27.90) in NR up to 53 on April 19 at $23. Major player on best form.
Fr1
L M PAINTING
ORANGE, BLACK SLEEVES
2 71012 JOHNNY DEE
R J HOSKING
6YO  BROWN  GELDING
J L Forrest
Back in form at the last couple of outings, two starts back won by 1.2 m after showing early speed, (Fr2) at this track (2:28.50) beating Ultimate Rhapsody in NR up to 47 on April 25 at $10 at the bell was 4th-5.2m on the pegs. Last start just missed, game effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 2.5 m by Otis Rising (1:56.80) in NR up to 48 on May 2 at $6.50. Sure to go well again.
Fr2
R P MORRIS
ORANGE, BLACK SLEEVES
3 5169x COLLATERAL BEAUTY
SEATON GRIMA
4YO  BAY  MARE
J R Pett, D B Brown, R D Webb
First-up. At the last run she finished 9th (Sr3) over 1720m at Penrith beaten 23 m by Ozzie Joybell (2:04.50) in NR up to 65 M on March 6 at $61. Among the leading chances.
Fr3
S M GRIMA
BLUE WITH WHITE YOKE & BRACES, BLUE HORSESHOES & BLACK SIDE PANELS, BLUE SLEEVES WITH WHITE "G"
4 055x3 SKY CITY
LACHLAN PROTHERO
4YO  BAY  GELDING
C M Payne, P Moloney, H Kenna, G D Bates, B S Olufson, P J Svanosio, K G Van Duynhoven, I Kent, R A Payne, Walk In The Park Racing (Mgr: P J Brasher), J M Barnett, C G Malone
Second-up here following a spell. Good run when 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track beaten 3 m by Colby (1:54.10) in NR up to 58 on May 2 at $18. Can progress enough to win.
Fr4
K A HEPWORTH
ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE DIAMONDS, WHITE SLEEVES
5 53757 IDEAL MONDO
P J HEDGES
6YO  BAY  HORSE
M F Mondolo, W J Mondolo
Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr7) over 1609m after being wide early at this track, at the bell was 9th-14.8m on the pegs beaten 5.5 m by Abstract Art (1:57.20) in NR up to 52 on April 25 at $12. At the run before 5th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 5 m by Next To Me (1:54.50) in NR up to 52 on April 11 at $6.50. Each way.
Fr5
COOPER GRIFFITHS
DARK BLUE, BLACK & YELLOW CHECKED SASH
6 6118x SQUADRON
BLAKE FITZPATRICK
4YO  BAY  HORSE
P R Gianni, S J Gianni
First-up. At the last run he was well back in the run when 8th (Fr6) over 1720m at Penrith was 10th-21.6m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 18 m by My Little Bo (2:05.50) in NR up to 47 on October 17 at $34. May need this.
Fr6
Z R FITZPATRICK
WHITE, DARK GREEN YOKE AND BRACES, YELLOW STARS, DARK GREEN STRIPED SLEEVES
7 95170 STEALTH BOMBA
L G MCDONALD
9YO  BAY  GELDING
J W McDonald, O J Shanahan
Meets Abstract Art again; was restrained, when 15 metres tenth at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 52 race on April 25. Hard to have on those efforts.
Fr7
VAUGHAN DUNCAN
YELLOW, PURPLE DIAMOND
8 34259 BEANCOUNTER
MICHAEL FORMOSA
8YO  B/BR  GELDING
Formosa Racing Syndicate (Mgr: S Formosa)
Last start 9th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track was 7th-11.1m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 14 m by Abstract Art (1:57.20) in NR up to 52 on April 25 at $10. Before that, 5th (Fr6) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 8 m by Megs Monaro (1:54.10) in NR up to 47 on April 11 at $5. May do better.
Fr8
M A FORMOSA
WHITE, RED MALTESE CROSS, DARK BLUE & WHITE STRIPED SLEEVES
9 93968 YESNOMAYBESO
K M GARATY
9YO  BROWN  GELDING
K M Garaty, P J Houghton
Last start 8th (Fr3) over 2030m after being wide early at this track, beaten 30 m by Little Demon (2:27.90) in 4yo+ NR up to 70 on May 2 at $15. At his previous start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track was 8th-16.6 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Angus Finn (1:59.20) in NR 51 to 57 on April 28 at $7. Can show more.
Sr1
J A CALLAGHAN
BLACK, WHITE DIAMONDS AND STRIPES & WHITE ARMBAND
10 54518 ABSTRACT ART
R E ROOTS SNR
9YO  BAY  GELDING
R E Roots Snr, C J Barnes
Failed to impress last start; 8th (Fr5) over 2030m after racing wide at this track, beaten 24 m by Rock Fisherman (2:27.00) in 4yo+ NR up to 70 on May 2 at $31. Showed ability the race before when he won by a nose as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at this track (1:57.20) beating Bat Matson in NR up to 52 on April 25 at $4 at the bell was leading .9m on the pegs. Worth including.
Sr2
D J MURPHY
BLACK & PINK DIAMONDS, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES