Newcastle   06 Jun 2025
 
GOING: N

BARASTOC PACE 1609m

Track: FAST   Clouds (Max: 16)    

IRE OF THE DRAGON (6) got the job done in tremendous style last start to score by 15 metres at this track over 1609m, that run following a third two starts back at this track. Finds a tougher race, but he has the ability to test this field. ULTIMATE CRUZA (3) was expected to do a lot more last time out when fifth, beaten 8 metres, over 1980m at Tamworth. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Top 3 claims this time. NEON TIGER (5) comes right into contention after scoring last start by 2 metres at this track over 1609m. POPS JOY (8) has been hard to fault of late, adding to the winning tally last start with success over 1609m at this track. Stick with him.
1 08575 ARMA SPORTSGIRL
J P CARROLL
4YO  BAY  MARE
J J Hutchinson
Didn't do much at the last run, 5th (Sr2) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 6th-12.03 beaten 14 m by Mystical Sunshine (1:56.40) in NR 34 to 38 on June 2 at $12. Before that 7th (Fr5) over 1609m after racing wide at this track, at the bell was 5th-15.41 beaten 13 m by Pops Joy (1:55.90) in NR up to 47 on May 16 at $126. Hard to have.
Fr1
ZAC CARROLL
CERISE, BLUE YOKE WITH WHITE HORSESHOES, BLUE BRACES, WHITE SEAMS, CERISE SLEEVES, BLUE B & CUFFS
2 642x0 MCARDOM
LACHLAN PROTHERO
7YO  BROWN  GELDING
H M Gottlieb
Began his campaign last start running 10th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 16 m by Wat Ever You Need (1:54.60) in NR up to 47 on May 30 at $41. Might need another run.
Fr2
Z R FITZPATRICK
ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE DIAMONDS, WHITE SLEEVES
3 12725 ULTIMATE CRUZA
MICHAEL FORMOSA
3YO  BROWN  COLT
Formosa Racing Syndicate (Mgr: S Formosa)
Last start 5th (Fr5) over 1980m at Tamworth was 4th-8.6 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Bat Matson (2:27.60) in NR up to 55 on May 29 at $2.20. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Sr2) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 8th-12.39 beaten a neck by Bat Matson (1:55.60) in NR up to 52 on May 16 at $4.20. Very hard to beat from the favourable draw.
Fr3
M A FORMOSA
WHITE, NAVY BLUE YOKE & BRACES, WHITE MALTESE CROSSES, NAVY BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE "C F" INITIALS
4 1128x MISS OUT
ADAM RUGGARI
4YO  BAY  MARE
N Jenkin
Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 5th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Dance With Carmer (1:59.30) in NR up to 45 on September 13 at $34. Maybe later.
Fr4
M L ISON
RED, WHITE MALTESE CROSSES, BLUE SLEEVES WITH WHITE ARMBAND
5 31181 NEON TIGER
ADAM RUGGARI
3YO  BAY  GELDING
A J Van Der Berg
Last start won by 2 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr3) at this track (1:55.20) beating Ultimate Rhapsody in NR up to 47 on May 30 at $2.50. One of the primary contenders.
Fr5
J A CALLAGHAN
BLACK WITH YELLOW BRACES & DIAMONDS, RED TRIM, YELLOW & BLACK SLEEVES WITH "JC" INITIALS & RED TRIM
6 52531 IRE OF THE DRAGON
J S VERNON
7YO  BROWN  GELDING
J S Vernon, R J Vernon
In good form recently. Last start posted a big 15 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr5) at this track (1:56.70) beating Artful Babe in NR up to 30 on June 2 at $1.50 at the bell was leading 3.86. Hard to beat again.
Fr6
R A ATKINS
BLACK, LIGHT GREEN DIAMOND
7 57165 OHWHATIWOULDGIVE
DARREN ELDER
4YO  BROWN  HORSE
G Barbuto
Won three starts back at this track over 2030m 4yo+ NR up to 55 on May 12. Last start 5th (Fr6) over 2030m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 8 m by Flare Up (2:28.70) in NR up to 55 on May 30 at $6. Capable of taking this out.
Fr7
C J FORMOSA
BLUE WITH YELLOW YOKE, YELLOW BRACES & 3 BLUE STARS, BLUE SLEEVES WITH GOLD CUFFS
8 111x1 POPS JOY
ALEX ALCHIN
3YO  BAY  FILLY
A D Alchin, R J Harpley
Three-year-old filly who is showing promise. Solid first up, won by 1.3 m (Sr2) at this track (1:55.90) beating Bring Your Best in NR up to 47 on May 16 at $2.70 at the bell was 2nd-2.5. Query is the wide draw. A tough gate is no help but she can win again.
Fr8
R P MORRIS
BLACK WITH ORANGE YOKE & BRACES, BLACK SLEEVES WITH ORANGE CUFFS
9 89x53 CONOR MCGREGOR
NATHAN ANDERSON
7YO  BROWN  GELDING
J H Abernethy, W S Abernethy
Last start 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 9th-12.39 beaten 1.4 m by Bat Matson (1:55.60) in NR up to 52 on May 16 at $31. Two runs back was well back in the run when 5th (Fr5) over 2030m at this track, at the bell was 9th-12.35 beaten 12 m by Flare Up (2:29.50) in 4yo+ NR up to 55 on May 12 at $10. Might find this beyond him.
Sr1
J L CONEY
BLUE WITH GREEN YOKE, GREEN BRACES, GREEN WAISTBAND, WHITE DIAMONDS, BLUE SLEEVES WITH GREEN CUFFS
10 38133 BETTOR CHEER
KEITH MCDEED
5YO  BROWN  GELDING
A McColl, E J McColl
Fair run when beaten by 4.5 m finishing third behind Ohwhatiwouldgive at this track over 2030m in a 4yo+ NR up to 55 on May 12 at $1.90. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3.5 m finishing third behind Flare Up at this track over 2030m in a NR up to 55 on May 30 at $13. In fine form. Genuine threat.
Sr2
D J MURPHY
BLACK WITH WHITE FERN MOTIF, BLACK & WHITE CHECKED SLEEVES