Newcastle 09 Aug 2025
GOING: H(10)
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REWARD HOSPITALITY SUPER MAIDEN HANDICAP 900m Track: Heavy 10 Rain (Max: 15) Rail: +4m Entire. |
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Devious Mind, Yes Yes Boss and My Mate Elvis to battle for the lead at a strong tempo. MISS FLEETWOOD (13) has been margin managed in recent trials and resumes back in class after an unplaced city debut. Profiles as a major threat first up. ZING TO ME (3) draws poor but recent form is rich. Runner-up at her past two starts over short-course contests. In good hands and has proven tactical speed. Set to break through. THE WARRIOR (1) was fair on debut without threatening and is trained on track. Can easily improve into a top four slot. SHE'S SO FLY (6) looked much sharper in a recent trial win and stable knows their stuff. Tricky draw to get past but could bob up. BALMAIN DARLING (11) Territories filly from Mary's Dawn on debut. Winner of her most recent trial. Watch the markets. SUGGESTED PLAY: Miss Fleetwood win.
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THE WARRIOR
PAUL PERRY 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG P Perry & Ms C G Collis At debut, 5th of 9 at this track Mid 2&3yo Mdn on July 12 over 900m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Pewter Pearl carrying 59kg at $7. Has winning claims with the benefit of that run. |
10 J PENZA |
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YES YES BOSS
GREG PRESTON 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG G Preston Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Not seen since she finished last in a small field at Rosehill F&M Mdn-Sw February 26 over 1200m, soft track; 8 len behind Kilonova with 57.5kg at $7. On debut third of 8 at Canterbury F&M Mdn February 7 over 1250m, 1.4 len behind Scalable with 59kg at $7. Looking for a much better run here fresh. |
4 MITCH STAPLEFORD |
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ZING TO ME
PETER SNOWDEN 4YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG Macquarie Stud Racing well recently. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Hawkesbury F&M Mdn-Sw on July 20 over 1100m, 0.5 len behind Vanlee carrying 58kg at $10. The run before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 7 at Hawkesbury Mdn-Sw on June 26 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Efharisto with 57kg at $5.50. Big chance. |
11 M BELL |
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EMPRESS TSARINA
JOHN RAMSEY 4YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG J W Ramsey Pty Ltd (Mgr: J W Ramsey) & Ramsey Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: S B Ramsey) Comes off a 32 day let-up. Most recently second last of 8 at Muswellbrook Mdn on July 8 over 1450m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Swexan with 59kg at $3.70. The run before that 2nd of 9 at this track Prov 3yo+ Mdn on June 28 over 1200m, in the wet; 0.8 len behind Oakfield Neptune with 54.5kg at $6. Certainly worth another chance. |
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ORPHAN ELLIE
DAMIEN SMITH 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG W J Robson Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when didn't finish the race at Port Macquarie Mid 3yo Mdn-Sw December 29 over 1000m. Might be better off following this run. |
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SHE'S SO FLY
KRISTEN BUCHANAN 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG R L Colquhoun, C S Hedley, M K Connelly, J M D Fairgray, P G N Glanville, A Gordon, J C Ireland, P J Grimshaw, A A C Peppinck, Mrs G E Colquhoun & J R Colquhoun Kristen Buchanan trained four-year-old mare lining up for first race start. Comfortable trial winner. Watch for any market moves. |
8 JENNY DUGGAN |
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BILLUND
M, W & J HAWKES 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG S G Reid, L J Goodison, F J Spillane, Mrs K G Spillane, W Taylor, C Taylor, Four Bees Racing No. 2 (Mgr: B D Courtney), K H Racing (Mgr: Ms H Kirk), SRC - ND 1 (Mgr: P J Penrose), A Soteriou, G Dalton, C J Lester, P B Dobson, M Qerim, J Grasso, Damps Syndicate (Mgr: A G W Hunter) & M R Smith M, W & J Hawkes trained three-year-old gelding lining up for first race start and was an AUD $ 260,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Gold Coast Yearling Sale) purchase. Scored at his latest trial. Difficult barrier but in the mix. |
14 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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DIVA ROUGE
JAKE HULL 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG J J O'Connor Lining up for just third start. At debut, 3rd in a small field at Taree Mdn on June 30 over 1000m, slow going 2.75 len behind Expido with 57kg at $7. Last start 4th of 8 at Scone Mdn-Sw on July 14 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Champagne Tonight with 57kg at $21. Not far away in either run but a win doesn’t look likely. |
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LAIMI
PETER GREEN 3YO BAY COLT 56.0KG Almighty Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: C Ong) Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old colt by Saxon Warrior out of Kislina. At the most recent trial finished sixth on July 11 at Randwick over 1050m. Fitter for recent trials so don’t dismiss lightly. |
1 LOUISE DAY |
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MY MATE ELVIS
GARY PORTELLI 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG G Portelli, Horse Ventures (Mgr: M B Sandblom), Mrs K Rouse, Miss J P Maddison, Ms J Lawson, Ms F E Howlett, Ms L M Richardson, Mrs K D Porter, Mrs MG Howard, M S Johnston, Thoroughbred Girls No. 32 (Mgr: Ms S J Lenton), Thoroughbred Girls No. 36 & Thoroughbred Girls No. 35 He is resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Randwick Kensington 2yo C&G Osc March 26 over 1100m, 7 len behind Farnicle with 53.5kg at $16. On debut eighth of 10 at Randwick Kensington 2yo C&G Mdn March 13 over 1000m, soft track; 3 len behind Stormland with 56kg at $8. Will take great benefit from this run. |
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BALMAIN DARLING
KIM WAUGH 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG Mrs L Reilly & H Willding Filly by Territories on debut. Won trial at Gosford over 1000m on July 23. Pay to keep an eye on betting moves. |
6 D DILLON |
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LADY TALEA
JASON COYLE 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG J C Coyle, S Oweck, Spratt Racing (Mgr: Miss E M Spratt), Huon (Mgr: R J Clavan) & Leonard Partnership (Mgr: B L Leonard) Third-up today. First-up raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 8 at Randwick Kensington 2yo F Osc on June 25 over 1100m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Wollzeile with 56.5kg at $31. Second run from a spell 2nd of 7 at this track Super Mdn-Sw on July 12 over 900m, slow going 3 len behind Southern Heiress with 55kg at $15. Fitter now and making headway. Has upside and expected to run very well. |
3 C LEVER |
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MISS FLEETWOOD
MICHAEL FREEDMAN 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG Go Bloodstock Australia (Mgr: Sir O G Glenn) Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 9th of 12 at Randwick 2yo Hcp on January 25 over 1000m, 5 len behind Open Secret carrying 56kg at $6. Look for a big run fresh up. |
9 KEAGAN LATHAM |
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STAR OF INDIGO
DAMIEN LANE 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG M J Murphy, Ms A Murphy, R J Soranson, P J Walker, G C Haines, W Fisher, C T Porter, K K Hutton, P J Cheers, M I Cheers, S J Blair & B Jones Three-year-old filly (Star Turn - Spirit Of Indigo) who was bought for AUD $ 5,500 (Inglis 2024 JANUARY (Late) Online Sale). She has three recent trials prior to her debut today. Won her most recent trial at Gosford over 800m on July 23. Importantly has a nice gate so worth keeping safe. |
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VOLARE
WAYNE WILKES 4YO B/BR MARE 55.0KG Ravenswood Bloodstock (Mgr: P Pollicina) Second-up. First-up after eight months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Taree Mdn on July 22 over 1007m, slow going 4 len behind Oakfield Pluto with 54.5kg at $4.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Grafton Mdn on November 6 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Seymour Stars carrying 55kg at $3.30. Prefer others at this stage. |
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DEVIOUS MIND
ALBERT O'HEARN 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG A O'Hearn, Mrs P A O'hearn, M J Hudson, Mrs H M Watson, C J Herne & Miss K Hampton Resuming. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Prov Mdn-Sw December 19 over 1350m, 10 len behind Tasoraay with 59kg at $91. Previously first up; second last of 12 at this track Super Mdn-Sw June 29 2024 over 900m, soft track; 7 len behind Ride The River carrying 59kg at $51. Not good enough for these. |
2 KACIE ADAMS |
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RODEO DEALER
NIKKI HODGSON 5YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG J Scott Second-up. First-up after three months second last of 12 at Taree Mdn on July 22 over 1007m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Oakfield Pluto with 57.5kg at $51. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at Port Macquarie Mdn on February 16 over 1000m, 4 len behind Our Emily carrying 58.5kg at $3.10. That run was a bit plain so prefer him later on. |
7 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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