Newcastle   14 Jun 2025
 
GOING: H(8)

PHIL DUGGAN TRIBUTE MAIDEN HANDICAP 900m

Track: Heavy 8   Rain (Max: 15)   Rail: +3m Entire.  

Expecting Gamp to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sharp trip. GAMP (2) showed early bloom in a two-start debut campaign and being rostered on to race day after just one recent trial looks a good sign. Senior rider on says follow me. YVETTE (1) stumbles into a breakthrough opportunity first up after almost eighteen months off. Draws low and has the benefit of two recent trials. The testing material. YES MA (9) found her best form to date in a provincial race last start. Hard fit can show more of the same. ANDHE’S BRAVE (3) held his own on debut on a wet track and Latham sticks with him. Despite a tricky draw must respect. UNJUST (7) has been ridden cold in both starts to date but could show out with a change of tactics. SUGGESTED PLAY: Gamp win.
1 33x YVETTE
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Cressfield (Mgr: B W Neill)
Resuming. Finished off last preparation third of 7 at Canterbury Mdn January 5 2024 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Triskelion carrying 56kg at $1.90. On debut third of 9 at Canterbury Mdn-Sw December 15 2023 over 1100m, 0.7 len behind Chartwell with 55.5kg at $2.50. Expecting a strong run fresh.
3
LOUISE DAY
Silver, Black Diamonds, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
2 25x GAMP
M, W & J HAWKES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Kirks Bridge Farm (Mgr: G G Briscoe)
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at this track Super Mdn-Sw January 10 over 900m, soft track; 5 len behind Goldane with 55.5kg at $4. On debut second of 11 at Hawkesbury Mdn-Sw December 8 over 1000m, soft track; a head behind O'Invincible carrying 55.5kg at $3.50. Looks all set for a bright return.
6
GRANT BUCKLEY
Pale Blue, Black Hooped Sleeves
3 43 ANDHE'S BRAVE
MATTHEW SMITH
2YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
G M Radburn, S C Radburn, D J Keogh, R A Warren, B T Dent, C Hood, A Hood, S Crilley, Mrs J M Crilley, S A Newton, A Bradfield, S C Wade, M T Nakvapil, Mrs C A Leadbitter, P M Kennedy, W P Kennedy & Ms K Fuller
At debut, 4th of 8 at Goulburn 2yo Mdn on May 30 over 1000m, slow going 0.9 len behind Nothing But Net carrying 58kg at $9.50. Not far away on debut and is among the main contenders.
7
KEAGAN LATHAM
Navy Blue, Lime Green Stars And cap
4 75x35 DER BLAUE REITER
WAYNE HUDD
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
B E M Bloodstock (Mgr: B E Mackie)
Third-up today. Not raced for 44 days. Resuming sat on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Canberra Fedral Mdn on April 18 over 1000m, slow going 0.7 len behind Isagura carrying 58kg at $3.40. Last start 5th of 11 at Wagga Super Mdn on May 1 over 1000m, 4 len behind Master Patrick with 58kg at $5. On-pacer who will take catching this time.
5
J PENZA
Red, White Linked Circles, Olive Striped Sleeves, White Cap, Olive Linked Circles
5 0x EL CERDO
MICK ATTARD
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
Ms S L Attard, B L Hannon, C J Attard, D P Kelso, R M Mellor, J K Hardisty, Mrs L M O'Keefe, D A Gunther & Dr C J Booth
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when ran last of 10 at this track Mid Mdn-Sw on September 21 over 900m, 22 len behind Zoubaby with 55kg at $101. Wait until she shows something.
2
EMMA LY
Green, Black Stripes And Cap
6 357x BON ELTON
GRAHAM BROWNEY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs T M Brown
Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 11 at Orange Mdn-Sw March 23 over 1000m, soft track; 8 len behind Itszarbaby carrying 56.5kg at $21. On debut third of 10 at Queanbeyan Mdn-Sw February 18 over 900m, 2.75 len behind She's The Key with 56.5kg at $101. May need a little time.
8
MS OLIVIA DALTON
Purple, Orange Chevrons
7 68x UNJUST
JOHN SHARAH
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
J Sharah
Resuming. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Hawkesbury Mdn February 20 over 1000m, 3 len behind Indecisive carrying 53kg at $71. On debut sixth of 10 at Nowra Mdn-Sw January 12 over 1000m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Can't Touch This carrying 55kg at $18. Capable of improvement.
4
DONOVAN YEO
Black, White Hooped Sleeves And Cap
8 600x4 HOKU
LES ROBERTS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
L K Roberts & T Ernst
Second run back. First-up after two months came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Muswellbrook Ctry 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 1 over 900m, slow going 4 len behind Bally Isle with 59kg at $101. Previously second-up 5th of 14 at Muswellbrook Ctry Mdn-Sw on October 21 over 1280m, slow going 3 len behind Rose Code carrying 59kg at $51. Others make more appeal.
1
L P ROLLS
Green, White Sash, Green And White Striped Sleeves, Checked Cap
9 x653x YES MA
MARC CHEVALIER
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
Affinity Thoroughbred Racing (Mgr: A M Twist), Mrs C M J Chevalier, G Guinde, A Guinde, K Stojko, D J Bourke, G P J O'brien, Ms K M Lewis, W Hyde, 3PBD Racing (Mgr: D Kerr), Cootomac racing (Mgr: L S Ferris), C C Davies, J R Chantrell, A C Robinson, G Angelopoulos & Mrs C A Winfield
Resuming after seven months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation third of 12 at Wyong 3yo Mdn November 9 over 1000m, soft track; 3 len behind Manuscript carrying 53kg at $51. Previously first up; sixth of 8 at this track Mdn October 5 over 900m, 4.5 len behind Iowna Benz carrying 56.5kg at $41. Can figure in the finish.
7
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
Cerise, Purple Stars