Newcastle   06 Jun 2025
 
GOING: N

GLOBAL BRANDS LIQUOR PACE 1609m

Track: FAST   Clouds (Max: 16)    

BETTERTHANFEDERER (1) went well to finish third two starts ago, then registered a comfortable win last start, scoring by 10 metres over 1609m at this track. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Meets a similar lineup, so he is capable of getting the job done again. HEAVENLY HOLLY (7) finished third last start, beaten 3.5 metres at this track over 2030m. Has the ability and should be right in the finish. FIRE FOX (9) disappointed last time when ninth over 1609m at Menangle. Can make amends. QUADDIE VC (6) is worth some thought based on his third over 1609m at this track two runs ago. Include in all multiples to be safe.
1 89231 BETTERTHANFEDERER
MICHAEL FORMOSA
8YO  BAY  GELDING
Formosa Racing Syndicate (Mgr: S Formosa)
Last start won by 10 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr7) at this track (1:52.60) beating Notsokool in NR up to 65 on May 30 at $2.50. Drawn to advantage and expected to go well again.
Fr1
C J FORMOSA
WHITE, NAVY BLUE YOKE & BRACES, WHITE MALTESE CROSSES, NAVY BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE "C F" INITIALS
2 x1265 COOL NIGHT
ADAM RUGGARI
5YO  BAY  GELDING
D Doyle, N Doyle
Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr3) over 2030m after racing wide at this track, beaten 8 m by Pitch Perfect (2:24.50) in NR up to 80 on May 30 at $23. Two runs back 6th (Fr6) over 2030m at this track, at the bell was 6th-19.13 beaten 12 m by Rock Fisherman (2:25.40) in 4yo+ NR up to 70 on May 16 at $3. Has the job ahead.
Fr2
A R RUGGARI
BLACK WITH RED STRIPES & BAND, RED WAISTBAND & COLLAR, BLACK SLEEVES WITH RED CUFFS
3 8x510 MONDELLO BEACH
P J HEDGES
4YO  BAY  HORSE
M F Mondolo, W J Mondolo
Failed to impress last start; 12th (Sr4) over 2030m at this track, beaten 30 m by Rock Fisherman (2:25.40) in 4yo+ NR up to 70 on May 16 at $11. Showed ability the run before when he posted a big 6 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at this track (2:25.30) beating The Fortunate Son in 4yo+ NR up to 70 on May 2 at $3.40. Better than last start and can improve sharply.
Fr3
P J HEDGES
DARK BLUE, BLACK & YELLOW CHECKED SASH
4 13489 PORT AU PRINCE
KERRYANN MORRIS
7YO  BAY  GELDING
Lucky Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: K A Morris), M N Ottley, S J Morrison, M J Morrison, M Conole, B T Hay, R J Petiquin, P N Wapper
Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr7) over 2300m at Menangle, at the bell was 10th-17.93 beaten 15 m by The Metal Flyer (2:44.20) in NR up to 80 on May 31 at $19. Two runs back 8th (Fr5) over 2300m at Menangle beaten 30 m by Franco Tyson (2:42.10) in NR up to 80 on May 17 at $12. Needs to lift.
Fr4
R P MORRIS
BLACK WITH ORANGE YOKE & BRACES, BLACK SLEEVES WITH ORANGE CUFFS
5 379x2 LACEYS LAD
MARK CALLAGHAN
10YO  BAY  GELDING
Z Zhou
Began his campaign last start running was well back in the run when 2nd (Fr6) over 2030m at this track beaten 2 m by Pitch Perfect (2:24.50) in NR up to 80 on May 30 at $34. Fitter for that hitout.
Fr5
J G HUGHES
RED & BLACK QUARTERS, RED SLEEVES WITH BLACK HOOPS
6 24637 QUADDIE VC
ADAM RUGGARI
7YO  BLACK  GELDING
N Jenkin
Last start 7th (Sr1) over 2030m at this track, beaten 11 m by Pitch Perfect (2:24.50) in NR up to 80 on May 30 at $6.50. At his previous start game effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 3rd-4.84 beaten 6 m by Seve (1:53.10) in NR up to 80 on May 9 at $9.50. Sure to improve on the latest effort.
Fr6
J A CALLAGHAN
BLACK WITH YELLOW BRACES & DIAMONDS, RED TRIM, YELLOW & BLACK SLEEVES WITH "JC" INITIALS & RED TRIM
7 62263 HEAVENLY HOLLY
MICHAEL FORMOSA
7YO  BAY  MARE
A L Ross, C L Ross
Improved last start with a solid effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr7) over 2030m at this track beaten 3.5 m by Pitch Perfect (2:24.50) in NR up to 80 on May 30 at $5. Hard to beat.
Fr7
M A FORMOSA
WHITE, FOUR DARK BLUE DIAMONDS, RED SLEEVES
8 59x65 VAN BASTEN
RICKIE ALCHIN
5YO  BAY  GELDING
Alf La Spina Pty Ltd, as trustee for Alf La Spina Family Trust (Mgr: A La Spina)
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr6) over 1609m after showing early pace at Menangle, at the bell was 5th-8.17 beaten 4.5 m by Roclea Image (1:52.30) in 4 0K/5 Starts on May 27 at $9. At the run before 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-7.42 beaten 18 m by Seve (1:52.70) in No NR on May 16 at $5.50. Certainly up to this and he can find winning form.
Fr8
A R DELOSA
WHITE, BLUE YOKE & WAISTBAND, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE & GOLD STRIPE, BLUE CUFFS
9 23089 FIRE FOX
JASON GRIMSON
8YO  BAY  GELDING
Boots Properties Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: M W Boots)
Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start was well back in the run when 9th (Fr9) over 1609m after being wide early at Menangle, beaten 25 m by Ripp (1:52.50) in 5 0K/5 Starts on May 31 at $7. The run prior surrendered the lead and finished 8th (Fr8) over 1609m after showing early speed at Menangle, at the bell was 2nd-5.19 beaten 15 m by Kanena Provlima (1:51.70) in 3 0K/5 Starts on May 6 at $1.60. Rates highly on best figures and expected to atone.
Sr1
S M GRIMA
BLUE WITH WHITE YOKE & BRACES, BLUE HORSESHOES & BLACK SIDE PANELS, BLUE SLEEVES WITH WHITE "G"