Newcastle 23 Apr 2025
GOING: H(8)
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HORSEPOWER FEEDS & SUPPLEMENTS MAIDEN HANDICAP 900m Track: HVY8 Rain (Max: 21) Rail: True 400m-W/Post; +2m Remainder. |
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Solid tempo anticipated with Hawker Hall heading them off. HAWKER HALL (1) resumes. Showed plenty of early zip on debut when a gritty third over 1100m at Hawkesbury last October. Has been given plenty of time to develop further and the two searching trial wins look to have him primed for this. ZOUCAT (3) is a nicely bred filly by Zoustar from the stakes-winner Snitty Kitty on debut for the Maher yard. Showed ability when a close up third in a recent 800m Kembla trial. Tongue-tie goes on and sure to play a leading role. THE WAY AHEAD (2) has a fitness edge over most of these after chipping away late on debut when third over this track and trip on April 1. Would have come on further since and the winkers get added. Respect. HE'S COOL (4) resumes from a lengthy break. Failed to fire in his first prep and the two recent trials suggest he's come back much stronger. Blinkers come off and expected to add value to the exotics. SUGGESTED PLAY: Hawker Hall to win.
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HAWKER HALL
KRIS LEES 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG P C Orton, Mrs A Gniel, D W Gniel, Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), J G Crane, Healey Bloodstock (Mgr: D Healey), C W Kwok, Issyokennmei Racing (Mgr: A Williams), D S Alderslade, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), J R De Villecourt, Mrs L De Villecourt, Mrs F H Knoke & P J Knoke Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 11 at Hawkesbury Prov Mdn-Sw on October 24 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Leantothemoon with 56.5kg at $1.90. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign and take catching. |
3 JASON COLLETT |
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THE WAY AHEAD
MATTHEW SMITH 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 57.0KG Hobartville Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: G E Mapp) Was well-supported at debut, 3rd of 7 at this track Mdn on April 1 over 900m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Beau Bandit with 56.5kg at $2.80. Looms as a serious contender. |
5 RACHEL KING |
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ZOUCAT
CIARON MAHER 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 57.0KG A Kheir, J A O'Neill, Ms J Paydon, J S McDonnell, Mrs A McDonnell, A K Racing, Double R Thoroughbreds, Widden Stud Pty Ltd, D N R D & A N Parkinson Racing, D Edmonds, Halatex Pty Ltd & M Pearce First starter by Zoustar out of Snitty Kitty. Ran third on April 7 at Kembla Grange at her only trial. Barrier an advantage. Well bred filly expected to play a leading role. |
4 ASHLEY MORGAN |
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| 4 | 788x |
HE'S COOL
MARK MINERVINI 3YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Minervini Racing (Mgr: Mrs M J Minervini), M C Wright, Mrs N T Benjes, M Benjes, D G Manning, J A Bronner & Shunt and Punt (Mgr: B Cribb) He is resuming after a six months break. Not seen since he finished last of 8 at this track Cg&E Mdn November 2 over 1300m, soft track; 7 len behind Rotagilla with 55kg at $61. On debut seventh of 12 at Taree Mdn-Sw September 24 over 1007m, 5 len behind La Pelago with 56.5kg at $14. Resumes with two good trials and forward showing likely. |
2 BRAITH NOCK |
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I'M OPINIONATED
DAMIEN LANE 3YO B/BR FILLY 55.0KG Miss K J Law Second-up. First-up after two months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Coonabarabran Mdn on April 5 over 1100m, slow going 5 len behind Martindale Dancer carrying 55kg at $4.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Dubbo Mdn on December 3 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Himashi carrying 55.5kg at $3.80. Others stronger. |
4 R JONES |
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LIFE AFTER LOVE
CIARON MAHER 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Ciaron Maher Racing, P Cunningham, Mystery Downs, Mrs C M Cook, A Konstantatos, M Belford, Mrs L A Belford, A P Carney, Deg Racing, J D Lanyon, R McClure, R G Noden, J J Quinlan, Rifa Mustang (Mgr: Ms Y Hu), J M Simmons, Ms S M Fitzgerald, P Trainor, A J Willoughby & Two Of Each Dual acceptor. Resumes from a spell after only one run when 5th of 10 at Gold Coast Debut 2yo SW on December 20 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Vein Girl with 55kg at $5. Will take great benefit from this outing. |
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SIZZLING BOY
NIKKI HODGSON 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Ms N M Hodgson, S P Hodgson & P B Hodgson Second-up. First-up after five months ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at this track Mdn on April 1 over 900m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Beau Bandit with 55kg at $7. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Tamworth Mdn-Sw on September 30 over 1000m, on a slow track; neck behind Russley Tiara with 59kg at $5. Place prospects look best. |
1 WILLIAM A STANLEY |
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TAMPA BAY
PAUL PERRY 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG Ms C G Collis & Mrs A C Newton She is resuming after an eight months break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at this track Mid Mdn-Sw August 24 over 900m, soft track; 8 len behind Savoldi with 55kg at $81. On debut fourth of 7 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw June 1 over 900m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Counteroffensive carrying 53kg at $61. Plenty of more attractive propositions in this race. |
6 ANNA ROPER |
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