Newcastle   02 Oct 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

GOOD LUCK SAM CLENTON @ EQUIMILLION MAIDEN HANDICAP 900m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 25)   True  

Hayek is the likely leader at a keen tempo. UNCLE BARRY (2) made significant progress last start when second-up from a six-month spell, charging home late only to miss by a whisker over 1000m at Kembla. Coming back in trip is the only query but off a hot tempo he should be strong through the line again. KISSAVOS (5) has enjoyed a five-week let-up since a luckless return over 1100m at Gosford. Shuffled back mid-race then took a while to get clear in a forgive run. Three winners have come from that contest so the form reads well. Can make his mark. HAYEK (3) returns from a 159-day break. Showed abundant speed in the two runs of his maiden prep, tiring late to miss the placings on each occasion. Trialling well and over this sharp trip will be very hard to catch. NAMI'S JEWEL (7) resumes. Led only to be nailed late first-up last prep over this course and distance. Two recent trials should have her forward enough to produce a similar effort. BARSANDBI (4) can feature first-up with the help of an ideal draw. SUGGESTED PLAY: Uncle Barry can cause an upset.
1 MARIKO
MARK MINERVINI
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
O L Robey
Four-year-old gelding (Sooboog - Tomiko) who was second in an 800m barrier trial on September 24 at Newcastle. SCRATCHED.
1
LEE MAGORRIAN
Gold, Black V And Cap
2 36x52 UNCLE BARRY
MITCHELL BEER & GEORGE CARPENTER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M D Beer, C E Holt, Burrumbeet Boys (Mgr: M G Clark), J Kerr, C Johnson, S Donovan, A Aitken, P R Farley, T M Wills, D S Smart, B Colley, C T Novak, M Novak, M B Bracher, T G R Worner, P North, J G Kendler & Having A Barry (Mgr: A R Mitchell)
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 9 at Hawkesbury Prov Mdn-Sw on September 6 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Twinkling Star with 59kg at $16. Second-up 2nd of 8 at Kembla Grange Prov Mdn on September 18 over 1000m, nose behind Missie Lee with 58kg at $12. Should be peaking at the third run back and looks the testing material.
6
RACHEL KING
Royal Blue, Red Vee
3 44x HAYEK
BJORN BAKER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Bjorn Baker Racing, C Algie, K Corcoran, Forbes Boys, Keeping Schtum, M Byrne, S Davoren, A Dubrich, M Evans, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd, D Kennedy, P O'Toole, A Varasdi, C Bulmer, Mrs L Bulmer, R Coy, C O'Loughlin & S Vivian
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 9 at Randwick 2yo Hcp April 26 over 1100m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Grand Eagle with 55.5kg at $8.50. On debut fourth of 9 at Kembla Grange 2yo Mdn-Sw April 15 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Akaysha with 57kg at $2.60. Everything points to an effective return.
4
REGAN BAYLISS
Royal Blue, Gold Braces, Pale Blue Armbands, Royal Blue And Gold Quartered Cap
4 257x BARSANDBI
GREGORY MCFARLANE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
J B Chaloner, Mrs G R Chaloner, Mrs D L Muddle, G S McFarlane, J C Ras-Anderica, Mrs K N Overton, P Kyranides, G Winter & Wingnut Sports (Mgr: G D Hannigan)
Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Tuncurry Mdn-Sw April 7 over 1000m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Mawsons Expedition carrying 55kg at $7.50. On debut second of 7 at Quirindi 2yo Hcp February 21 over 1000m, 4 len behind Social Circle with 55.5kg at $13. Expecting a bright return.
3
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
Gold, Chaloner Family Crest, Black Striped Sleeves
5 05x5 KISSAVOS
RON QUINTON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Gall Bloodstock (Mgr: B D Gall)
Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 9 at Gosford Cge Mdn-Sw on August 29 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Banjora carrying 56.5kg at $16. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Wyong Mid 2&3yo Mdn on April 3 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Oakfield Jupiter with 56kg at $21. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
5
ANDREW ADKINS
Orange, White Star, Striped Sleeves, White Cap
6 668x MISS IMMY
JASON COYLE
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
J C Coyle, P L Norberry, Strong Dollar (Mgr: Mrs D M Armstrong), C A R Leonard, Mrs S K Leonard & Spratt Racing (Mgr: Miss E M Spratt)
Resumes from a spell. Not seen since she finished last of 8 at Wyong Mid Mdn-Sw April 17 over 1200m, soft track; 11 len behind Famous One carrying 56.5kg at $51. On debut sixth of 8 at Kembla Grange Mdn-Sw March 4 over 1000m, soft track; 6 len behind Show Business with 56.5kg at $61. Might be better off following this outing.
2
MS JESS TAYLOR
Navy Blue, Grey Maltese Cross, Black Sleeves, White Cap
7 x227x NAMI'S JEWEL
JOHN P THOMPSON
4YO  GR/BR  MARE 55.0KG
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
Mare back from a spell of five months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Gosford Super Mdn-Sw April 25 over 1000m, soft track; 6 len behind Inoue with 56.5kg at $3.60. Previously first up; second of 8 at this track Mdn March 20 over 900m, 0.7 len behind Moonlight Gambler carrying 55kg at $6.50. Progressive mare who should run a bold race.
1
CHAD SCHOFIELD
Yellow, Green Shamrock, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
8 SALMA'S STAR
GREGORY MCFARLANE
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
G S McFarlane, P Kyranides, P Criniti, G L Catton, D C Nankervis, P J Sumsion, P Perry & Last Legs (Mgr: D Hermon)
First starter. Three-year-old filly by Star Turn out of Hollywell purchased for AUD $ 16,000 (Inglis 2023 Australian Weanling Sale). At the most recent trial finished sixth at Muswellbrook over 1000m. SCRATCHED.
5
White With Blue, Red, Black, Yellow And Green Hoops, White Cap With Coloured Stripe
9 82433 TAMPA BAY
PAUL PERRY
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Ms C G Collis & Mrs A C Newton
Returns from a 56-day let-up. At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at Tamworth Mdn-Sw on August 7 over 1000m, slow going 1.3 len behind See You Then carrying 57kg at $8.50. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Taree Mdn on July 22 over 1007m, slow going 3.5 len behind Oakfield Pluto carrying 55kg at $12. Has the job ahead in provincial company.
7
ANNA ROPER
Yellow, Black Sash, Armbands And Cap