Newcastle 07 Oct 2025
GOING: G(4)
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NEWCASTLE TOURISM & INDUSTRY GROUP PROVINCIAL MAIDEN PLATE 1300m Track: Good 4 Rain (Max: 23) Rail: +7m Entire. |
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Plenty of first starters engaged which makes it tricky to map, but we can assume a genuine tempo. Looks a race between the debutants. SARA’S ROCKET (8) is a Castelvecchio mare on debut from the Mark Minervini yard. She caught the eye with a sharp trial placing here in readiness and gets in light with the claim. Drawn wide but has the talent to overcome it and should make a bold first impression. LOGAN DOWNS (10) is also an appealing debutant. By Shalaa out of Serene Miss and showed ability in a recent Muswellbrook trial. Blinkers go straight on and he looks set to make his presence felt. LOBBYIST (13) is another well-bred filly who has shown promise in her lead-up work. A big watch for any market push. HARD RATTLE (6) brings race experience and consistent efforts to the table. Rock-hard fit and a genuine place hope. RODEO DEALER (2) next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sara's Rocket to win.
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COGITARE
MARK MINERVINI 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Minervini Racing (Mgr: Mrs M J Minervini), M A Crawford, Mrs M J Crawford, J F Dennis, Mrs K Dennis, Dailey Racing, Mrs E L Carroll, S M Brooks, Wungali Racing, Ms S J Semmler, G J Reay, Miss D A Reay, P A Till, C I Dedman, N Johns, Mrs N L Johns, Miss D Young, Ms P O'Neill & Cogitare Club No.1 Dual acceptor. Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at this track Prov Mdn-Sw March 7 over 1600m, soft track; 5 len behind Tokyo Queen with 55.5kg at $10. On debut sixth of 8 at Scone Prov Mdn-Sw February 6 over 1200m, 7 len behind Koios carrying 58.5kg at $26. Might be better off following this outing. |
1 MOLLIE FITZGERALD |
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RODEO DEALER
NIKKI HODGSON 5YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG J Scott Dual acceptor. Most recently 9th of 12 at Kembla Grange Mid Mdn-Sw on September 27 over 1200m, 4 len behind Gladstone Grande with 57.5kg at $151. The run before that 8th of 12 at Tuncurry Super Mdn on September 12 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Oh Deer carrying 55kg at $10. Thin race, so could sneak into the frame. |
7 WILLIAM STANLEY |
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WINTERS ENDING
NICK MITCHELL 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Miss K Collins & Mrs S Flint Jumped at very long odds at debut, 8th of 12 at Tuncurry Mdn-Sw on September 12 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Andale Andale carrying 59kg at $101. Don't think he will trouble this field. |
3 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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DODGY FRECKLE
BRAD WIDDUP 4YO GR/CH MARE 57.0KG M J Gregg, Ms J Gregg & R Fothergill Second-up. First-up after five months 6th of 8 at Nowra F&M Mdn-Sw on September 21 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Miss Fleetwood carrying 54kg at $18. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Hawkesbury 3yo Mdn on March 18 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Super Nui with 55kg at $26. Still early in the prep and might need more time. |
8 MITCH STAPLEFORD |
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FOCUS POINT
MARK MINERVINI 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG G Harvey Dual acceptor. First starter by Justify out of Optical. Has a total of three trials prior to her debut today. SCRATCHED. |
1 LEE MAGORRIAN |
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HARD RATTLE
GREGORY MCFARLANE 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG G S McFarlane, P Criniti, G Winter, C & S (Mgr: S M Madden) & D M Lyons Form hard to fault. Returns from a 43-day let-up. Most recently 4th in a small field at Scone Mdn on August 25 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Raw Gold with 55kg at $4. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Wellington Mdn on July 29 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 1.4 len behind The Git Up carrying 55kg at $6.50. One of the place chances. |
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KEINBAH'S GIFT
DAMIEN SMITH 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG D L Chew, Ms M Davies, B J Daniels, JJF Chew, C Chew & S R Chew Dual acceptor. Last start raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at Tuncurry Super Mdn on September 12 over 1400m, in the wet; 9 len behind Oh Deer with 55kg at $31. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Wyong Super Mdn on September 5 over 1200m, 9 len behind Napoleonic with 54.5kg at $81. Not doing enough. |
5 SHANNEN LLEWELLYN |
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SARA'S ROCKET
MARK MINERVINI 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG L A Salvador, M Johns, G King, Mrs S Lom, J H Mctaggart, C Parke, T R Perram & A Tesoriero Dual acceptor. Four-year-old mare making debut by Castelvecchio out of Swing Note. Purchased for AUD $ 77,500 (Magic Millions 2022 Gold Coast National Weanling Sale). Was second in a Newcastle barrier trial over 900m September 24. Drawn wide which doesn't help. Impressed in recent trial and can make the perfect start. |
10 BENJAMIN OSMOND |
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THE FINAL SAY
STEVE HODGE 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG S J Hodge, Mrs F J Marshall, M L O'Shea & B M Marshall Dual acceptor. Last start 9th of 12 at Tuncurry Mdn-Sw on September 12 over 1200m, on heavy track; 13 len behind Andale Andale with 57kg at $101. Before that ran last of 11 at this track Prov Mdn-Sw on August 26 over 1300m, on heavy track; 15 len behind Via Flaminia with 57kg at $101. SCRATCHED. |
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LOGAN DOWNS
KRIS LEES 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Mrs J M Wanless & R M Wanless Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old gelding by Shalaa out of Serene Miss. At the most recent trial was out of the placings at Muswellbrook over 1000m September 17. Readied with a pair of solid trials and should make a bright start. |
6 DYLAN GIBBONS |
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BLUE EYED BRIGID
BRAD WIDDUP 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG Mulberry (Mgr: L Sheridan) & Mrs B Reith She is resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Warwick Farm 2yo F Mdn-Sw May 7 over 1000m, soft track; 7 len behind Agarwood with 56kg at $101. On debut fourth of 8 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw April 23 over 900m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Impact Zone with 55kg at $41. Improvement anticipated. |
2 C REITH |
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EMALYN
NATHAN DOYLE 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG K C Hill Third-up today. Resuming raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Tuncurry Mdn-Sw on September 12 over 1200m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Andale Andale with 55kg at $4.20. Second-up sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 13 at Scone Mdn on September 26 over 1100m, 12 len behind Land Bank carrying 55kg at $26. Needs to turn form around sharply to be competitive. |
9 JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE |
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LOBBYIST
NATHAN DOYLE 3YO B/BR FILLY 55.0KG N C Doyle, Hollymount Stud (Mgr: M B Sandblom), J D Morgan, M A Clinton, R Cincotta, R Laing, P T McGivern, M McIlveen, G D Squire, D A Young & R B Neville Three-year-old filly (North Pacific - Silent Cash) who was bought for AUD $ 60,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Gold Coast Yearling Sale). She has three recent trials leading in today's debut. Finished fourth in a Gosford trial over 800m on August 18. Expected to make her presence felt off some good trial performances. |
4 ASHLEY MORGAN |
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