Newcastle 25 Aug 2026
GOING: G(4)
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NZB 4YO&UP MAIDEN HANDICAP 1150m Track: GOOD 4 Rail: True 400m-W/Post: +2m remainder. |
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Strong tempo with Wan Lost and Magatama leading the way over Kilbady. MAYWEATHER (5) returned for his second campaign with a plugging on pace fourth from the wide gate over 1100m at Hawkesbury. Finds a much weaker contest from the good barrier. Will take holding out. RADIANT TIER (10) hardly set the world alight in three starts and resumes on her home track. Failed to finish when she bled over 1350m at Wyong last April. Back with the one trial and look for a better performance. FORCE MARCH (2) finished close up in all three runs in the first prep and resumes with the searching 1000m trial placing at this track. Ticks a few boxes and can get the Maiden win out of the way quickly this time in. ELSKA (6) comes here in peak condition fifth-up and has the speed to overcome the wide gate. Strong through the line when back in trip for a narrow second over 1000m at Muswellbrook. Takes on a tougher assignment this time and can surprise some of her more fancied rivals. SUGGESTED PLAY: Mayweather can deliver the knockout blow.
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WAN LOST
KRIS LEES 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG G Harvey Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Port Macquarie Cge Mdn-Sw March 16 over 1206m, 5 len behind Rockbarton Spear with 59kg at $1.90. On debut second of 10 at Port Macquarie Mdn-Sw January 23 over 1200m, soft track; 0.9 len behind Piccaderro carrying 59kg at $5. Well bred gelding primed with the two trials, keep safe. |
6 K MCEVOY |
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| 2 | 342x |
FORCE MARCH
ANDREW MACDONALD 4YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG P L Coyne, L P Knight, M W J Louis, R D See & A McDonald Dual acceptor. Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign second of 10 at Wyong Prov Mdn-Sw April 4 over 1350m, soft track; a neck behind Turning Circle carrying 58.5kg at $7. On debut third of 12 at Wyong Prov 2&3yo Mdn February 26 over 1200m, soft track; 2 len behind Master Zous carrying 57kg at $15. Good type expected to go close. |
2 C REITH |
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SEA LEVEL
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG E J Lucas, R B Gold, Oligaux (Mgr: M J Stirling), M J Buffier, Chicken Burger and Chippies (Mgr: A J Tranter), Choices Racing (Mgr: J B Aplin), Ondabubbles (Mgr: Mrs C L Tranter), Mrs S M Worthley, King Frog Racing, Oceans Five Racing (Mgr: D Medz) & R J Preston Four-year-old gelding (I Am Invincible - Oceanex) has trialled on six occasions leading into today's race. Sixth at Randwick in a 1045m trial on July 31. Unlikely to threaten at this stage. |
10 ANDREW ADKINS |
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ST JOHANN
M, W & J HAWKES 4YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG S G Reid, G P Carmody, W Taylor, C Taylor & L J Goodison M, W & J Hawkes trained four-year-old gelding lining up for debut and was an AUD $ 220,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Gold Coast Yearling Sale) purchase. Progressing well with a recent trial win. Prefer to see how he performs under race conditions. |
8 TYLER SCHILLER |
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| 5 | 0x4 |
MAYWEATHER
PETER SNOWDEN 5YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Snowden Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: P J Snowden), Ms P Yan-Stuckey, Ms S P Yan, W H Hilton, J R Rourke, P L Ward, S P Wilde, P N Smith, J G Bach, F M D Racing (Mgr: A Hawkins), R Lang, D B Paterson, K Ibrahim, J A Wilson & Ms D J Cowle Second-up. First start ran last of 12 in a Cg&E Mdn at Newcastle on October 19 2024 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Tuned with 56.5kg at $2.60. Went for a spell before returning tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 in a Mdn at Hawkesbury on August 11 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Vain Temptress with 59kg at $3.90. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time. |
3 TOM SHERRY |
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ELSKA
MARK MINERVINI 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Minervini Racing (Mgr: Mrs M J Minervini) & E Boas Form hard to fault. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 in a Mdn-Sw at Muswellbrook on August 9 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Mr Cornstar with 57kg at $3. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 in a 3yo Mdn at Port Macquarie on June 14 over 1210m, on a slow track; neck behind Smashing Nova carrying 57kg at $3.30. At her top for this and has the speed to get across, each way. |
12 CHAD SCHOFIELD |
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| 7 | 558x4 |
KILAKAWAI
JASON COYLE 4YO B/BR MARE 55.0KG P G Jones, SCCC Thoroughbred Racing (Mgr: E Boddington), C B P Coyle, C Westerweller, Strong Dollar (Mgr: Mrs D M Armstrong), D L Groth, C S Adams, Terminus No. 1 (Mgr: M Hingerty), G Starling, S Benson & J C Coyle Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after five months got back early ran second last in a small field in a Mdn-Sw at Goulburn on August 3 over 1100m, 7 len behind Savvy Diamond with 57kg at $31. Previously second-up 5th of 7 in a Mdn-Sw at Nowra on February 22 over 1100m, slow going 7 len behind Waverley Road carrying 56.5kg at $21. Isn’t among the top hopes. |
5 MS JESS TAYLOR |
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KILBADY
AMANDA TURNER 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Ms A Turner, M G Poletti & M S Hughes Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Kembla Grange Mdn-Sw March 14 2025 over 1200m, soft track; 9 len behind Lyles with 57kg at $91. When resuming last campaign sixth of 9 at Warwick Farm 3yo+ MDN-Sw January 8 2025 over 1200m, soft track; 2 len behind Believe In Angels with 57kg at $151. Prefer to see how she returns. |
11 WINONA COSTIN |
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MAGATAMA
ANGELA DAVIES 4YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG V Ferraro, Mrs M Ferraro, J H Gauci, Mrs C L Irwin, G Sheen, J Azhar, Mrs S L Dowling, Miss D J Cormack, D A Gunther, T Martino, M D Kings, G N Brearley, T R Arrowsmith, V Simonetta, W J Graham & C Ienco Second run back. First-up after five months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 in a Mdn-Sw at Muswellbrook on August 9 over 1000m, 2 len behind Mr Cornstar carrying 57kg at $11. Previously second-up 4th of 7 in a Mdn at Taree on March 3 over 1000m, slow going 2.5 len behind Radio Ga Ga carrying 58.5kg at $2.90. In good yard and deserves another chance. |
1 A GIBBONS |
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RADIANT TIER
KRIS LEES 4YO B/BR MARE 55.0KG L To Resuming. Finished off last preparation failed to finish at Wyong Prov Mdn-Sw April 4 over 1350m. On debut ninth of 11 at Gosford Prov Mdn January 9 over 1200m, 9 len behind Firework with 56kg at $17. Everything points to a bright return. |
7 DYLAN GIBBONS |
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SCATTERING
TONY BALL 5YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG Mrs B A Ball, M A Ball, L Horne & J C Haisell First-up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Taree Ctry Mdn-Sw February 25 2025 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Magic Shannon with 57kg at $4.40. When resuming last campaign sixth of 11 at Taree Ctry Mdn January 7 2025 over 1000m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Show 'Em Howl carrying 54.5kg at $51. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
9 SIENNA GRIMA |
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TENDI
JOHN STEINMETZ 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG J A Steinmetz & Mrs A V Steinmetz Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 11 at Canberra Mdn-Sw April 17 over 1300m, soft track; 7 len behind Marchon carrying 59kg at $31. Previously first up; second of 8 at Hawkesbury 4yo+ Mdn December 7 over 1100m, 1.1 len behind Apollo Ridge with 53kg at $11. Prefer to see how he returns. |
4 R JONES |
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