Newcastle 23 Apr 2025
GOING: H(8)
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NEW ERA TECHNOLOGY MAIDEN PLATE 1850m Track: HVY8 Rain (Max: 21) Rail: True 400m-W/Post; +2m Remainder. |
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Reasonable tempo with a few going forward, headed by Southerly Buster. EL PASO (4) seven start maiden who finds his race today. Further improved third up on the firmer surface after hitting the line late when fifth over 1890m at this track. Maps well and the blinkers should sharpen him up. Goes close. O CARA MIA (9) resumed for her second prep when an eye catching second over 1500m at Hawkesbury. Looking for this trip now and gets her chance with Wadick's 1.5kg claim. Leading prospect. TOMMY THUG (2) comes here in peak condition and drawn to get the gun run. Gave his all with the 59kg from the outside gate when a tough third over 1890m at this track. No surprise to see him get off the mark. CHIEF OF STAFF (3) well bred gelding who looks better placed out to this trip on the roomier Newcastle track. Strong through the line at his second race start when second over 1600m at Wyong. Blinkers added and sure to be thereabouts again. SUGGESTED PLAY: El Paso to win.
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MIKKI VAIN
ROSS MCCONVILLE 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG C R Woods & S Woods Had two starts to date. At debut, 6th of 8 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1400m, 8 len behind Strawberry Impact with 59kg at $21. Last start 5th of 14 at Goulburn Cl1-Sw on April 8 over 1600m, 8 len behind Maison Louis carrying 56.5kg at $91. Looks tested again. |
8 WILLIAM A STANLEY |
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| 2 | 3x353 |
TOMMY THUG
CIARON MAHER 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Darby Racing, W R Butler, Can Bar Critics, P M R Clancy, P J Dolman, M P Dunsford, A G Hodgson, B A Hodgson, Keeping Schtum, A J Piddington, J W Stone, Thuzz Park Racing, Tips not Slips, A K Voller, D Wilden-Constantin & Darby Racing Tommy Thug Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 1 over 1890m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Always Right with 59kg at $10. The run before that 5th of 13 at Hawkesbury Mdn-Sw on March 8 over 2000m, slow going 2 len behind Lunar Lover carrying 59kg at $6. Can improve again. Should be nice and fit fourth up and can get the win here. |
2 JASON COLLETT |
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CHIEF OF STAFF
CHRIS WALLER 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Newgate Bloodstock, China Horse Club Racing Pty Ltd, Newgate S F, Go Bloodstock Australia, Trilogy, Horse Ventures, Carpe Diem, Grant Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Starlight Racing, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd, Nick Vass Bloodstock, Aston Bloodstock & Aristia Park Bloodstock Pty Ltd Had two starts to date. At debut, 5th of 8 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1400m, 6 len behind Strawberry Impact with 58.5kg at $8.50. Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Wyong Mdn-Sw on April 3 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Darn Cute carrying 58.5kg at $11. Has plenty of upside and looks sure to feature. |
4 K MCEVOY |
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| 4 | 44x35 |
EL PASO
M, W & J HAWKES 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), R Smith, Trilogy (Mgr: Mrs M Stenning), Mrs A J Ulliana, Arro R B (Mgr: S G Reid), A W Barrett, S Fattore, M L Fox, Mrs C M Fox & V Restagno Third-up today. Resuming got back early 3rd in a small field at Randwick Kensington 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Meridiana with 57kg at $2.70. Second-up 5th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 1 over 1890m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Always Right with 57.5kg at $2.10. Rates highly and can play a major role. |
5 DYLAN GIBBONS |
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SO YOU READY
KRISTEN BUCHANAN 3YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG Miss K L Buchanan, Mrs A Y Oldfield, C Ringuet, Stablem8s (Mgr: D Cornwall), Mrs K Jepsen, Ms K Rouse, Mrs K Ringuet, D L Horton, J H P C Ownership Group (Mgr: P Joyce), R P Chapman, Mrs R L Verschelden, R H Greville, S W Verschelden, A T Kavanagh, Mrs V Greville & P O Small Second run back. First-up after six months came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Port Macquarie Mdn on April 11 over 1500m, 4 len behind Foo Fighter carrying 57kg at $13. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Muswellbrook Mdn on October 21 over 1500m, slow going 5.5 len behind Oceanfront carrying 57kg at $21. Not keen on his chances. |
3 J FORD |
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SOUTHERLY BUSTER
SCOTT SINGLETON 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Shaky Bloodstock Had two starts to date. At debut, 3rd in a small field at this track Super 3yo+ MDN-Sw on March 20 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Hippolyte Rock carrying 55.5kg at $6. Second-up 3rd of 9 at this track Super Mdn on April 12 over 1500m, 1.2 len behind Sisu Spirit carrying 55.5kg at $13. Coming along nicely and can take a hand in the finish. |
9 MITCH STAPLEFORD |
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AUDENZIA
KERRY PARKER 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG A Bertuccio & J White At the latest run 7th of 14 at Hawkesbury Prov Mdn-Sw on April 5 over 1500m, slow going 5.5 len behind Empusa carrying 57kg at $10. The start before that 4th of 8 at Kembla Grange Mdn on March 14 over 1500m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Queen Strada with 57.5kg at $9.50. Out of her depth again. |
6 J PENZA |
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KHANT FAIL
JOHN SARGENT 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG D R Frampton, H M Brown, R P Hitchings & S H H Prenter Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Kembla Grange Mid Mdn on March 4 over 1500m, slow going 4 len behind Golden Loom carrying 54.5kg at $11. Last start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Wyong Mdn-Sw on April 3 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Darn Cute with 57kg at $5.50. Worth some thought. |
1 KEAGAN LATHAM |
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| 9 | 444x2 |
O CARA MIA
EDWARD CUMMINGS 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Mrs S Cummings, Bangaloe Stud (Mgr: Miss J C Ritchie), P B Jens, G R Delany, C D Santry, M D Wiener & G A Deoki Second-up. First-up after two months 2nd of 14 at Hawkesbury Prov Mdn-Sw on April 5 over 1500m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Empusa carrying 56.5kg at $4.80. Previously second-up 4th of 13 at Hawkesbury Mdn on December 15 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Hovland carrying 55kg at $81. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat. |
7 ZAC WADICK |
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