Launceston   03 Aug 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

Guy Newitt Memorial Class 1 Handicap 1400m

Track: Soft 6   Rain (Max: 13)   Rail: +4m Entire. (Pent: 4.78)  

Expecting Don't Give Up to take up the lead at a genuine tempo. DON'T GIVE UP (2) was in good form at the start of his career and has needed time to strengthen up. He looked sharp when finishing second in a recent trial, and is sure to have plenty of admirers fresh up. On top from a handy gate. HUBUBBAJAHN (8) fought on well enough at Hobart 2 weeks ago for fifth and was runner-up twice before that to start this campaign. Craig Newitt steps into the irons, and he can make all the difference where it matters most. TUSKEGEE (3) was second fresh up and then battled at Hobart last time out. He has less time between runs here and should be among the hardest to beat this time. SHE'S SLICK (6) is peaking at the right time and will be backing up quickly from her last run at Hobart a week ago. Each way value. SUGGESTED PLAY: Tuskegee is worth each-way consideration.
1 64x34 MAGIC MOGUL
ADAM TRINDER
5YO  BR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
A Downton, A C Moore, A Muller, G W Hawkins, S Hawkins, Z Pross, R B Miles, K Davis, S Donovan, T Rollins & N Rollins
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Devonport Synthetic Cl1 on June 29 over 1150m, 0.8 len behind Zoete's Rock carrying 59kg at $2.50. Last start 4th of 12 at Devonport Synthetic Cl2 on July 13 over 1150m, 1.5 len behind Get 'Em Warrior with 58kg at $3.50. Rates highly. Winning prospects enhanced by the favourable draw.
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ERICA BYRNE BURKE
White, NJT Logo, Orange Sleeves And Quartered Cap
2 1756x DON'T GIVE UP
STUART GANDY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Armidale Stud (Mgr: D W Whishaw)
Resumes from a spell. Not seen since he finished last in a small field at Hobart in the LR Tas Derby February 7 over 2200m, soft track; 8 len behind Likeakalix with 57kg at $21. On debut second of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw November 20 over 1420m, a head behind Miss Pebbles with 57kg at $4. Is the one to beat fresh up.
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D PIRES
Green And White Quarters, Green Sleeves, Quartered Cap
3 26x27 TUSKEGEE
BARRY CAMPBELL
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
W P Hayes, B Calabro, J G R McCrimmon, D J Cooper, L Polglase, P J Evans & Miss J J Campbell
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 11 at Devonport Synthetic Cl1 on June 29 over 1150m, 0.5 len behind Zoete's Rock with 56kg at $5. Second-up 7th of 10 at Hobart Cl1 on July 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Snow Eagle with 57kg at $5. One of the major players.
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LAURYN BINGLEY
Yellow, Red Checks, Dark Blue Sleeves, Yellow Armbands
4 1x4 VIXEN'S MOON
MARK GANDERTON
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Miss S L Rogers, K L Thomas, S A Harding, J R McKenna, P A George, N C Duncan, J K W Tyson, M Baker, A T Flint & D J Rieniets
Second-up. Won on debut came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Devonport Synthetic Mdn-Sw May 4 over 1150m defeating Skelmorlie with 56.5kg at $4.60. Returned from break raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Hobart 3yo Hcp on July 20 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Silver Dagger carrying 52.5kg at $12. Has the ability to be in the finish.
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D M GANDERTON
White, Royal Blue Diagonal Stripes, Orange Hooped Sleeves, Orange Cap, White Pom Pom
5 8x606 SAY IT WITH WORDS
LEON WELLS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs L M Mitchell & S A Mitchell
At the latest run 6th of 12 at Devonport Synthetic Cl2 on July 13 over 1150m, 3.5 len behind Get 'Em Warrior carrying 54.5kg at $51. The start before that second last of 14 at Hobart Cl1 on June 22 over 1200m, slow going 15 len behind Geegee Strawberry carrying 56.5kg at $17. Looks tested again.
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NATHAN PUNCH
Red, Gold Band, Quartered Cap
6 80x75 SHE'S SLICK
SIGRID CARR
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs J Berry, Miss S Berry, J P Berry, Ms J E Maltman, B Smith, Mrs S Maltman & T Green
Third-up today. First-up from last on the turn 7th of 12 at Hobart Bm60 on July 6 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Jehbenti carrying 57kg at $51. Second-up 5th of 11 at Hobart Cl1 on July 27 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Material Madam with 54.5kg at $16. In the mix on best form.
3
T BAKER
Yellow, Black Diamond And Armbands, Yellow And Black Diamonds Cap
7 56005 COOL CONQUEST
JOHN BLACKER
5YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
Ms P M Cawthen, J K Blacker, A Kelly & S A Harding
At the latest run 5th of 12 at Devonport Synthetic Cl2 on July 13 over 1150m, 2.75 len behind Get 'Em Warrior carrying 52.5kg at $61. Before that second last of 11 at Devonport Synthetic Cl1 on June 29 over 1150m, 6 len behind Zoete's Rock carrying 52.5kg at $51. Very hard to entertain.
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JACKSON RADLEY
Pink, White Diamond And Armbands
8 6x225 HUBUBBAJAHN
BRENDAN MCSHANE
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
H I M McShane
At the latest run 5th of 10 at Hobart Cl1 on July 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Snow Eagle with 55kg at $4.60. The race before that came from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Hobart Cl1 on July 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; head behind Bayside with 55kg at $4.80. Terrific chance to return to form.
6
C NEWITT
Scarlet, White Cap With Scarlet Spots
9 x1900 TWICE THE ICE
ADAM TRINDER
4YO  GR/BR  MARE 54.0KG
A Trinder, R G Schaeche, C P Tierney, T J Bingley, P L Hall, W D Fraser, Taz Thoroughbreds (Mgr: M H Gray), P G Hughes, R A Wintle, L Q Thomas, M Bryan, Miss A F Corbett, W A Davis, K Henderson, Mrs A Henderson, Mrs H L Goodrick, Ms C L Goodrick & A N Birrell
Last start second last of 13 at Devonport Synthetic Bm60 on July 13 over 1650m, 9 len behind The Longest Yard with 53.5kg at $31. The run before that 10th of 13 at Hobart Cl1 on July 6 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Bayside carrying 55.5kg at $41. Prepared to overlook.
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JABEZ JOHNSTONE
Yellow, Red Maltese Cross And Cap
10 69064 GAZZA'S SPIRIT
JOHN LUTTRELL
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
J F Luttrell & Mrs D L McCauley
At the latest run 4th of 11 at Hobart Cl1 on July 27 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Material Madam carrying 52kg at $11. The start before that 6th of 14 at Hobart Cl1 on June 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Geegee Strawberry with 54kg at $51. Not keen on his chances.
10
Brown, White Hoops And Cap
11 57733 SIR JAG
JOHN LUTTRELL
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
Miss N F Luttrell
Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Hobart Mdn/Cl1-Sw on July 27 over 1600m, on a wet track; 1.3 len behind Coastal Strike with 59kg at $8.50. The run before that 3rd of 10 at Hobart Cl1 on July 20 over 1400m, slow going 1.3 len behind Snow Eagle carrying 54kg at $16. Impressed last start. Among the chances on his best form.
4
A DARMANIN
White, Purple V And Sleeves, White Cap, Purple Pom Pom