Newcastle 26 Apr 2025
GOING: S(7)
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BERNIE CALLINAN 80YR CLASSIC SUPER MAIDEN PLATE 1500m Track: Soft 7 Rain (Max: 23) Rail: +4m Entire. |
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Not much early speed of note and Elivina and Buckenara may find themselves setting a steady tempo. BUCKENARA (1) went to the paddock close to a win and has been revved up with two recent trials. Drawn well and resumes as gelding in a winnable race. ELIVINA (7) defied a big price to run top three on debut and strips fitter. With added fitness should run well in a suitable race. TAWFIQ TOM (4) has been running well in country grade races of late and has no fears at this trip. Definite threat. COVERT THINKING (6) wasn’t beaten far on debut and will be suited as the trips get longer. Look for a sharper showing in a limited line-up. SUGGESTED PLAY: Buckenara win.
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| 1 | 5x43x |
BUCKENARA
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd, Shapetom, R El Daghl, Ridgmont, A W T Racing, Matha Bloodstock, T R C K, Iskander Racing & Breeding, C J Lawler, Mrs L C Lawlor, D A Dickson, C J Leslie, R I Chapman, A D M Racing, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd, Rosemont Alliance 3, S A Farrell & A B Murray Resuming today after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at Randwick Super Mdn-Sw December 26 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Altair I Am carrying 57.5kg at $13. Previously first up; fourth of 8 at Canberra Mdn December 13 over 1400m, 2 len behind My Shalom with 57.5kg at $2.50. Has claims if presented on song. |
3 KEAGAN LATHAM |
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| 2 | 77 |
CALIFORNIA COMETS
PETER SNOWDEN 3YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG C J Y Liang Dual acceptor. Raced two times to date. At long odds at debut, second last of 8 at Hawkesbury 3yo Mdn on March 18 over 1300m, 7 len behind Super Nui with 59kg at $31. Second-up eased back early on 7th of 9 at this track Super Mdn on April 12 over 1500m, 8 len behind Sisu Spirit with 57.5kg at $81. Is worth including. |
5 M BELL |
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| 3 | 9793x |
CONALTRI
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Finemore Thoroughbreds (Mgr: R S Finemore), F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, J O'Mahoney, R A Aboud, Crestbeat (Mgr: M R Zaccariotto), M Angelos, P Baker, Mrs K R Baker, P C Eichhorn, J D Melick, Mrs F J O'shea, P Placanica, N Socratous & Ms I Satur Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign third of 12 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cl1-Sw February 10 over 2110m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Format with 55kg at $13. On debut ninth of 13 at Hawkesbury Mdn December 15 over 1600m, 11 len behind Hovland with 57.5kg at $11. Others preferred. |
6 C REITH |
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| 4 | 66x32 |
TAWFIQ TOM
MARK MINERVINI 3YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG M S & Mrs M J Minervini, M W & P A O'Brien Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 9 at Port Macquarie Mdn-Sw on March 29 over 1210m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Kobaytera carrying 58.5kg at $2.40. Second-up 2nd of 9 at Port Macquarie Mdn on April 11 over 1500m, 0.5 len behind Foo Fighter with 56.5kg at $3.40. Tough to beat. |
1 WILLIAM A STANLEY |
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| 5 | 03367 |
LUNA CRUISER
JAY HOPKINS 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG Dr H C Hopkins Comes off a 56 day let-up. Last start second last of 8 at this track Mid Cl1-Sw on March 1 over 1850m, 6 len behind Think We're There carrying 55kg at $41. Before that 6th of 9 at Gosford 4yo+ Mdn on February 22 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind De Louviere with 53kg at $3.60. Tested again. |
7 SHAE WILKES |
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| 6 | 0 |
COVERT THINKING
CIARON MAHER 3YO BROWN FILLY 56.0KG A M Lamshed, Miller Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd, S D Taylor, H J Allen, J W Armstrong, R Gudykunst, J J Taylor & C Woodcock Jumped at a huge quote at debut, got back early 10th of 14 at Hawkesbury Mdn-Sw on April 5 over 1300m, slow going 4.5 len behind Pelosa with 56.5kg at $101. Expected to go well with that run under her belt. |
4 JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE |
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| 7 | 3 |
ELIVINA
KERRY PARKER 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Proven Thoroughbreds, R Caldwell, Whitby Bloodstock, D Kelso, Werrett Bloodstock, Madden Bloodstock, J Cross, F Hicks, D Cross, M Carroll, S Allenby, Cyros Stables, S Thompson, Sixth Sense Racing, A Norman, B Playford, D Oldfield, S Roberts, Proven Stayers & Proven Idyllic Mood Was at big odds at debut, raced on the pace when 3rd of 7 at Kembla Grange Mdn on April 15 over 1400m, 2 len behind Tact carrying 56.5kg at $41. Has upside and is well-placed to get off the mark. |
2 C LEVER |
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| 8 | 8 |
SUPER ACHIEVER
JOHN SARGENT 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG I W Moses & Ms V G Mcintosh At debut, got back early 8th of 10 at this track F&M Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1200m, 8 len behind Rose Of Dubai carrying 57.5kg at $17. Can't see her playing a major role. |
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