Newcastle 16 Jun 2025
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SHARP OFFICE PACE 1609m Track: FAST Clouds (Max: 15) |
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IRE OF THE DRAGON (2) has tackled higher-graded races than this since he landed a win at this track three starts ago over 1609m. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Has the ability to take care of this field. SIR CANDY CLOUD (5) finished eighth two runs ago then broke and finished a long last over 1609m at this track at the latest appearance. Won't find this any harder so he can return to form. PEPPERCORN BARRY (3) should be at his peak for this. Finished third over 1609m at this track at the latest appearance two weeks ago. Sure to give the top fancies plenty to think about. THE MALDIVES (8) is worth some thought after his last-start fourth when resuming over 1720m at Penrith on June 9. Each way value.
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| 1 | 52888 |
BRING YOUR BEST
DARREN ELDER 5YO BAY GELDING Aaron Bain Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: A J Bain), Summit Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Durnberger-Smith), B P Fitzgerald Last start 8th (Sr1) over 2030m at this track beaten 35 m by Ozzie Corka (2:26.40) in NR up to 47 on June 6 at $61. Before that, was well back in the run when 8th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 7th-13.85 beaten 11 m by Halloween (1:56.20) in NR 40 to 41 on June 2 at $51. The draw makes him a chance. |
Fr1 B D ELDER |
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| 2 | 53106 |
IRE OF THE DRAGON
J S VERNON 7YO BROWN GELDING J S Vernon, R J Vernon Capable of better than we have seen lately. Backing up quickly after 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 16 m by Party Central (1:52.80) in NR up to 53 on June 13 at $126. The start before failed to finish when he ran at this track on June 6 over 1609m. Well placed. |
Fr2 R A ATKINS |
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| 3 | x2213 |
PEPPERCORN BARRY
M L DAWSON 6YO BROWN GELDING M L Dawson Last start game effort when 3rd (Fr7) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 3rd-4.71 beaten 6 m by Halloween (1:56.20) in NR 40 to 41 on June 2 at $151. Two runs back ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 m (Sr2) at Shepparton (2:44.00) beating Princess Arna in MAIDEN on May 4 at $12. Hard to beat again. |
Fr3 M G DAWSON |
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| 4 | 87747 |
LUCKY RICTOR
D J CARMODY 4YO BAY GELDING K L Carmody Last start 7th (Fr1) over 2030m at this track, beaten 8 m by Onetangi Girl (2:27.50) in NR up to 47 on June 6 at $23. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track was 8th-18 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Halloween (1:56.20) in NR 40 to 41 on June 2 at $151. Place best. |
Fr4 D J CARMODY |
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| 5 | 23388 |
SIR CANDY CLOUD
G S BROWN 4YO BROWN GELDING S N Brown, G S Brown Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start was well beaten after breaking at this track on June 2. The start before 8th (Fr4) over 2030m at this track beaten 13 m by Flare Up (2:28.70) in NR up to 55 on May 30 at $15. Capable of taking this out. |
Fr5 M L ISON |
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| 6 | 29447 |
DOUBLE LINES
GRACE PANELLA 6YO B/BR GELDING S Hockey, H B Martin, A B Bonney, H R Munro, Estate of P G Gadsby Didn't do much last time out, 7th (Fr5) over 2030m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 30 m by Ozzie Corka (2:26.40) in NR up to 47 on June 6 at $81. Before that 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 5th-8.41 beaten 3.5 m by Fleur Bella (1:56.70) in NR 42 to 44 on June 2 at $16. Not keen. |
Fr6 B J HUGHES |
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| 7 | 91369 |
WAR WESTERN
DARREN ELDER 6YO BAY GELDING N R Elder Last start 9th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 55 m by Halloween (1:56.20) in NR 40 to 41 on June 2 at $8. At the start before was well back in the run when 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track was 10th-18.39 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Beancounter (1:54.60) in NR up to 47 on May 16 at $41. In the mix on his win four starts back. |
Fr7 J P GALLAGHER |
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| 8 | 746x4 |
THE MALDIVES
IAN WILSON 13YO BAY GELDING K L Hanson Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1720m at Penrith, at the bell was 7th-10.68 beaten 15 m by Betting Star (2:05.60) in NR up to 48 on June 9 at $41. Two runs back 6th (Sr4) over 1720m at Penrith was 9th-21.8+m at the bell, beaten 15 m by Sylvia Kay (2:05.70) in NR 40 to 41 on December 23 at $30.60. Strips fitter and is a solid top-three chance. |
Fr8 J N DOUGLASS |
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