Newcastle 09 May 2025
GOING: F
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COCA COLA PACE 1609m Track: FAST Rain (Max: 18) |
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JOHN MCLEAN (7) went back last start and didn't measure up when 11 metres from the winner in fifth at Menangle over 2300m. Must overcome a very wide draw but he has the class to find the winners' list. GIVE ME A MINUTE (6) finished seventh last start over 1609m at Menangle. Generally runs very well at this circuit so can play a big role. ONEHANDONEBOUNCE (5) recorded a strong performance last time when he battled on bravely to just miss out over 1609m at this track. Big chance in a similar line-up. MOTH HUNTER (2) comes here following a tenth behind Eye Keep Smiling at Listed level three weeks ago over 2270m at Riverina Paceway. Should enjoy a lovely run and looks very hard to beat in this easier contest.
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| 1 | 32506 |
VINCENTIUS MAXIMUS
MICHAEL FORMOSA 4YO BAY GELDING Formosa Racing Syndicate (Mgr: S Formosa) Last start 6th (Fr2) over 2030m at this track beaten 17 m by Rock Fisherman (2:27.00) in 4yo+ NR up to 70 on May 2 at $18. Before that, tired badly to finish 10th (Fr1) over 1980m at Tamworth, well beaten by Ashleys Blue Chip (2:22.80) in NR up to 65 on April 3 at $3.80. Has the inside draw which may spark a revival. |
Fr1 M A FORMOSA |
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| 2 | 63680 |
MOTH HUNTER
ALEX ALCHIN 5YO BAY MARE P C Cooley, D J Foley, G Rowe, S Pye Last start was well back in the run when 10th (Fr7) over 2270m at Riverina Paceway, beaten 80 m by Eye Keep Smiling (2:42.20) in 4-5yo LR No NR M on April 19 at $61. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr8) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 14 m by Maria Allegonda (1:52.50) in NR up to 85 M on April 12 at $13. Draws favourably and deserves another chance. |
Fr2 D J MURPHY |
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| 3 | 77766 |
HAIL LUCIUS
KERRYANN MORRIS 6YO BROWN GELDING P B Fleming, D W Haigh, B N Scown, D Fleming, J E Fleming Last start surrendered the lead and finished 6th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early speed at Menangle, beaten 30 m by Mach Da Vinci (1:52.30) in 7 5K/5 Starts on April 22 at $9.50. Before that, was well back in the run when 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 8th-14.27 beaten 4 m by Captain Blood (1:53.90) in NR 64 to 70 on April 15 at $12. Capable of a better showing. |
Fr3 R P MORRIS |
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| 4 | 4078x |
CUT GLASS
GRACE PANELLA 6YO BAY HORSE M Stoeski, M Zerafa Resuming after six-and-a-half months off the scene. Finished off last preparation when eighth behind The Rainbow Beach at Redcliffe over 1780m in a NR up to 70 on October 17 at $18. May need this. |
Fr4 G A PANELLA |
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| 5 | 27412 |
ONEHANDONEBOUNCE
GRACE PANELLA 7YO BLACK GELDING P M Crook, N Wertz Last start solid effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 8th-14.6m 2WWC beaten a nose by Peppa Bliss (1:53.80) in NR up to 65 on April 25 at $4.80. Two runs back won by a head (Sr2) at Tamworth (2:26.60) beating Didshedoit in NR up to 70 on April 17 at $9.80 at the bell was 4th-4.1m 2WWC. Sure to go well again. |
Fr5 VAUGHAN DUNCAN |
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| 6 | 6x927 |
GIVE ME A MINUTE
ALEISHA GALLAGHER 7YO B/BR GELDING A M Gallagher Last start surrendered the lead and finished 7th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early speed at Menangle, at the bell was leading 2.6m on the pegs beaten 6 m by Romanee (1:53.60) in 3 0K/5 Starts on April 29 at $7. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 2nd-3.6m on the pegs beaten 3 m by Port Au Prince (1:52.60) in NR up to 90 on April 25 at $3.30. Sure to be right there at the business end. |
Fr6 J P GALLAGHER |
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| 7 | 24445 |
JOHN MCLEAN
SEATON GRIMA 6YO BROWN GELDING E J & H M Anderson Nominees Pty Ltd (Mgr: J A Douglas) Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr7) over 2300m at Menangle, at the bell was 2nd-1.52 beaten 11 m by Guilty Party (2:46.20) in NR up to 80 on May 3 at $15. Before that, was well back in the run when 4th (Fr5) over 2300m at Menangle, beaten 17 m by Ravishing Sloy (2:43.70) in 4-020yo+ 0W/20K Stakes on April 26 at $9.50. Top chance. |
Fr7 S M GRIMA |
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| 8 | 84546 |
NEVER KNOW CHARLIE
P A MORGAN 10YO BAY GELDING P A Morgan Didn't do much last time out, was well back in the run when 6th (Fr7) over 2030m at this track, beaten 20 m by Little Demon (2:27.90) in 4yo+ NR up to 70 on May 2 at $51. Before that was well back in the run when 4th (Fr3) over 2030m at this track, beaten 7 m by Cool Night (2:25.40) in NR up to 63 on April 19 at $34. Tested again. |
Fr8 D J MORGAN |
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| 9 | 42389 |
BETTERTHANFEDERER
MICHAEL FORMOSA 8YO BAY GELDING Formosa Racing Syndicate (Mgr: S Formosa) Last start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr6) over 2030m after being wide early at this track, beaten 21 m by Mondello Beach (2:25.30) in 4yo+ NR up to 70 on May 2 at $7. Before that, was well back in the run when 8th (Fr6) over 2300m at Menangle beaten 8 m by Has The Courage (2:46.40) in NR up to 80 on April 12 at $10. Tricky draw again but expected to go very well. |
Sr1 J A CALLAGHAN |
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| 10 | 76750 |
FIRST STRING
MELANIE ELDER 9YO BROWN GELDING Fleur De Lil Trust (Mgr: B J McCarthy), C A Cross Last start 10th (Sr3) over 2030m at this track beaten 25 m by Mondello Beach (2:25.30) in 4yo+ NR up to 70 on May 2 at $5.50. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr8) over 2030m at this track beaten 10 m by Cool Night (2:25.40) in NR up to 63 on April 19 at $10. Prefer others. |
Sr2 J E TAAFFE |
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