Newcastle   01 Nov 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

NEWCASTLE CAR AND TRUCK SUPER MAIDEN PLATE 900m

Track: SOFT6   Rain (Max: 26)   Rail: +10m entire.  

Cracking tempo with Unnatural Power and Swordplay leading the way. CHISHOLM (7) is a regally bred filly resuming for the Price/Kent stable. Raced once last prep and found the smart Esha too good over 1000m in Adelaide. Victorian visitor who has bumped into a smart field here, but the daughter of I Am Invincible and Snitzerland can deliver. SWORDPLAY (10) last appeared on debut five months ago when she led for home over 1100m at Warwick Farm but folded. Started favourite that day so plenty was expected. Trialling in great style and looks the obvious threat. COOL BLAZE (3) battled on fairly for fourth in a similar maiden here a fortnight ago. Can find the frame again at the third run back. Last-start placegetter IVORY FROST (8) could be next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Chisholm to beat a strong maiden field.
1 5x27x APOLLO RIDGE
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Ridgmont (Mgr: M Cunningham), S J Noon, A Smyrnis, Mrs S Smyrnis, P L Ward, B Blooms x Aces (Mgr: Miss B K Jennings), Ms S R Smith, B A Kleidon, J M Simmons, Jamam (Mgr: Ms A Harrison), B M Jackson, R Hamilton, Hon G J Williamson, M Cheung & The Clan (Mgr: Dr B S Bellinge)
Is first-up after a break of five-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign when last of 7 at Scone Mdn May 16 over 1000m, soft track; 10 len behind I Am Brave with 58.5kg at $3.30. First up last campaign second of 7 at Wyong Mdn April 17 over 1000m, soft track; a neck behind Tiberius with 57.5kg at $2.40. Recent trial winner. Capable of a bold return with the help of the inside alley.
1
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
Navy, Gold Sash, Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
2 TERRA LUMINA
JASON COYLE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
J C Coyle, A Bradley, O P Brown, D L Groth, T White, D W Meehan, S P Friend, D M White, D A Watts, Mrs J F Sully, A J Sully, P G Jones, B T Nunan & K Kirkwood
Gelding by Earthlight on debut. Trialled on October 17 at Warwick Farm over 801m and finished sixth. Prefer to see.
3
MS JESS TAYLOR
Navy Blue, Grey Maltese Cross, Black Sleeves, White Cap
3 2x74 COOL BLAZE
GARY PORTELLI
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Elite Thoroughbreds Racing (Mgr: A Allan), Elite Thoroughbreds Iggimacool (Mgr: A Allan), Miss T Bismark, A T Staudacher, B S King, D W Newman, Let's Get Riding , J Debreceny, J T Ganley, J R Saltmarsh, S Huxley, M A Baker, O A Lewis, P G Doran, G J Nelson, HARTOMDOH , G S Halpin & M Wilson
Third-up today. First-up raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 9 at Goulburn Mdn-Sw on October 7 over 1100m, 7 len behind My Bella Vista carrying 57kg at $9.50. Last start 4th of 11 at this track Super Mdn-Sw on October 18 over 900m, slow going 3 len behind Straight Sets with 54kg at $12. Fitter and should give a good account.
4
A CALDER
White, Elite Thoroughbreds Logo, Pale Blue Collar And Sleeves, White Stripe, Pale Blue Cap
4 776l3 LOVE YOU ANYWAY
BARRY LAWRENCE
6YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
B G Lawrence & Mrs S A Lawrence
Most recently 3rd of 11 at this track Super Mdn-Sw on October 18 over 900m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Straight Sets with 57kg at $201. The run before that didn't finish the race at Tamworth Mdn-Sw September 30 over 1000m. Better effort last time and cannot be dismissed entirely.
8
KACIE ADAMS
Pale Green, Pink Stripes, Striped Cap
5 x36x8 UNJUST
JOHN SHARAH
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
J Sharah
Second run back. First-up after four months from last on the turn second last of 9 at Nowra Mdn on October 19 over 1200m, 4 len behind La Nina with 56kg at $51. Previously second-up second last of 7 at this track Super Mdn-Sw on June 28 over 900m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Rockbarton Max with 57kg at $26. Strips fitter but this looks too rich.
6
DEANNE PANYA
Black, White Hooped Sleeves And Cap
6 4 UNNATURAL POWER
JOHN SHARAH
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
J Sharah
Was at big odds at debut, 4th of 9 at Nowra Mdn on October 19 over 1200m, 3 len behind La Nina carrying 57kg at $26. Might find provincial class opposition too tough.
1
DONOVAN YEO
Black, White Hooped Sleeves And Cap
7 2x2x CHISHOLM
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
Kia Ora Stud W S, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Encompass Bloodstock & Dr C G Lawler
Back after a long spell. Finished off last campaign tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Morphettville Parks 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 17 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Esha carrying 54kg at $1.60. First up last campaign 2nd of 11 at Flemington in the LR Inglis 2yo on November 9 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Within The Law with 56kg at $4. Won a Warwick Farm trial over 801m on October 17. Looks all set for a bright return.
7
KEAGAN LATHAM
Royal Blue, Light Blue Halves, Halved Sleeves, Light Blue Cap
8 6x73 IVORY FROST
MATTHEW SMITH
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs C M Cook, Mrs K L Roddy, Ms J Ibels, Ms S Dunn, Ms K E Harding, Mrs T A Pilkington, Mrs J A Mansour, Mrs A Psaltis, Mrs J C Mcauliffe, Mrs T A Russell, Ms C Manns, Ms B Harrington, Mrs T Toohey, Mrs M Funnell, Ms D Tela & Ms J M Miatke
Third-up today. Not raced for 37 days. Resuming 7th of 9 at Kembla Grange Mdn-Sw on September 13 over 1000m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Ballyhoo carrying 55kg at $11. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Hawkesbury Super Mdn-Sw on September 25 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Young Mister Grace carrying 53.5kg at $31. Progressive type who is a top four prospect.
2
LOUISE DAY
Maroon, White Diamond, Yellow Armbands, White Diamonds, Yellow Cap
9 3x MISTY VEIL
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
G Harvey
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 3rd of 7 at this track Super Mdn-Sw on June 28 over 900m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Rockbarton Max carrying 55kg at $2.45. Looks above average so she deserves plenty of respect.
9
ADAM FARRAGHER
Royal Blue, White Crossed Sashes
10 4x SWORDPLAY
BJORN BAKER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
J See
Resuming after a break; only one run when 4th of 9 at Warwick Farm 2yo F Mdn on June 4 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Penpel carrying 57.5kg at $2.50. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Likely to be in for a strong campaign.
9
C LEVER
Royal Blue, White Seams, Diamonds On Sleeves, Hooped Cap
11 3957x KAWATIRI
GEOFF O'BRIEN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Z A Campbell, G O'Brien & T A Tapfield
Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Quirindi Ctry Mdn-Sw May 12 over 1000m, soft track; 6 len behind Reluctant Diva with 55.5kg at $8. Previously first up; third of 14 at Gunnedah Mdn March 15 over 1000m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Crook with 54kg at $21. Has figured in the placings when fresh in the past but looks a bit out of her depth.
5
SHANNEN LLEWELLYN
Yellow, Black Stripe Armbands, Black Cap