Newcastle 23 Aug 2025
GOING: H(10)
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HAPPY 70TH DAD- GARY LANGDON MIDWAY MAIDEN PLATE 900m Track: Heavy 10 Rain (Max: 19) Rail: +9m Entire. |
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Genuine tempo with Devious Mind leading the way. VIVIAN’S EXPRESS (11) profiles as a major threat easing back to a provincial maiden first up. Recent trial winner ready to push the go button. LADY TALEA (8) has tapped into the race day vibe at her past two showings and gave away too big a start in latest. Sweetly drawn and can go close now. THE WARRIOR (2) has been very genuine in both starts and handled it heavy in latest runner-up result. In an ideal breakthrough race can be a home track hero. MOVER AND SHAKER (5) had mixed results last campaign but has been steered towards an ideal target here by an in-form stable. Lots to like first up after two recent trials. SUGGESTED PLAY: Vivian’s Express win.
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DEVIOUS MIND
ALBERT O'HEARN 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG A O'Hearn, Mrs P A O'hearn, M J Hudson, Mrs H M Watson, C J Herne & Miss K Hampton Second-up. First-up after eight months 4th of 11 at this track Super Mdn on August 9 over 900m, on heavy track; 1.75 len behind Balmain Darling carrying 56kg at $151. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at this track 3yo+ Cg&E Mdn-Sw on July 16 2024 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Valentino Prince with 59kg at $151. Looks a fair way off peak form so others are preferred. |
7 OLIVIA CHAMBERS |
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| 2 | 52 |
THE WARRIOR
PAUL PERRY 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG P Perry & Ms C G Collis Having third race start. At debut, 5th of 9 at this track Mid 2&3yo Mdn on July 12 over 900m, slow going 5 len behind Pewter Pearl carrying 59kg at $7. Second-up 2nd of 11 at this track Super Mdn on August 9 over 900m, on a wet track; 1.1 len behind Balmain Darling with 58kg at $10. Looks close to a win and expected to prove tough to stop. |
6 AARON BULLOCK |
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FORCEFILLY
BRAD WIDDUP 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG B K Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: B J Hunt) & B J Vassallo Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 13 at Ipswich Mdn January 4 over 1350m, soft track; 8 len behind Nitrogen carrying 56kg at $26. Previously first up; eighth of 11 at Ballina Mdn November 28 over 1012m, soft track; 8 len behind Confederate Lady with 54kg at $17. Respect for a new stable. |
1 BROCK RYAN |
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LOVE YOU ANYWAY
BARRY LAWRENCE 6YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG B G Lawrence & Mrs S A Lawrence Returns to racing after just one start. Back after 11 months break. At debut last start ran last of 8 at Kempsey Mdn on September 19 over 1000m, 11 len behind Bodhi Boy carrying 57kg at $81. Had two recent trials to get fit for this. Last trial Was third in a Scone trial over 900m on August 13. Will improve on whatever she does in this. |
5 KACIE ADAMS |
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| 5 | 05x3x |
MOVER AND SHAKER
KERRY PARKER 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG Proven Thoroughbreds, A Halloran, A & F Racing, City Tatts Ladies, Saints & Sinners Racing, Ms T Thomson, G Lester, Barraband Racing & Breeding, Cyros Stables, C Christensen, P Jennings, B Markham, D George, Ms Brazil, Findlay Racing, S Flegman, B Playford, D Frawley, P Yates & Proven Silky Mover Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 3rd of 8 at Sapphire Coast Mdn-Sw on June 8 over 1010m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Grunade carrying 58kg at $12. When resuming last campaign ran last of 11 at Kembla Grange Mdn on November 5 over 1200m, 13 len behind True Amor carrying 55.5kg at $101. Runner-up in a Kembla Grange trial over 800m on August 8. Value chance fresh. |
2 A LAYT |
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BIANCA MIA
BRAD WIDDUP 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG G Rapisarda Three-year-old filly making debut by Too Darn Hot out of Bianca Jewel. Fifth over 784m in a Warwick Farm trial on August 8. Well held in recent trials but don’t dismiss. |
2 C REITH |
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FARNCIFUL
JASON DEAMER 3YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG Dynamic Syndications Racing (Mgr: D W Watt), A Watt, J T Storey, JR & RC Budd (Mgr: Mrs R C Budd), Dr F A Novy, N A Mcilfatrick, G Steer, G G Gill, Mrs J G Burgoyne-Jones, A R Jones, J G Milne, Mrs M L James, S D Murray, MJ Millner, Mrs F D Griffin, P G Falvey, A Holbeck, Best Friends PC & S G Hill Jason Deamer trained three-year-old filly lining up for debut. Scored in a recent Gosford trial. Expect a good showing on debut. |
4 MOLLIE FITZGERALD |
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| 8 | 0x823 |
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) Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 11 at this track Super Mdn on August 9 over 900m, in the wet; 1.3 len behind Balmain Darling with 55.5kg at $7.50. The run before that 2nd of 7 at this track Super Mdn-Sw on July 12 over 900m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Southern Heiress carrying 55kg at $15. Nice alley and worth including. |
1 MS JESS TAYLOR |
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| 9 | 67 |
MILK FOAM
GARY PORTELLI 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG L To Since last run she has trialed at Warwick Farm over 1200m on 8/08/2025; Last run ran last of 7 at Canterbury 2&3yo F Mdn on July 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Kerber carrying 55.5kg at $31. The run before sixth of 8 at Warwick Farm 2yo F Mdn-Sw July 2 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Tomato Toastie carrying 54kg at $8.50. This doesn't look as tough so expected to feature prominently. |
3 EMMA LY |
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MISS ORTH
GREGORY MCFARLANE 3YO B/BR FILLY 55.0KG K J Orth At debut, sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 9 at Gosford Prov Mdn-Sw on July 19 over 1000m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Valilee carrying 53kg at $13. Others look better prospects. |
9 ROBBIE DOWNEY |
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| 11 | 60x |
VIVIAN'S EXPRESS
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Mrs A Borges, M J Townsley, P M Hall, K Ramsay, Bundarra Breeding and Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: T E Kennedy), D Gardiner, L J Slater, J Lahood, World Series Group (Mgr: S Triplett), A K Ramsay, A Excell, T Tsikouris & W Freedman Resuming. Finished off last preparation 11th of 14 at Rosehill in the G3 Magicnight March 15 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Memo with 55.5kg at $201. On debut sixth of 9 at this track Super 2yo Mdn-Sw March 1 over 900m, 2.75 len behind Mednyi carrying 55kg at $9. Looks all set for a bright return. |
8 KEAGAN LATHAM |
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