Newcastle   07 Oct 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

TAB APP CONDITIONAL BENCHMARK 68 HANDICAP 900m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 23)   Rail: +7m Entire.  

Power Of The Brave and No Statement should set a strong clip. POWER OF THE BRAVE (1) resumes and looks the one they all have to beat. Proven fresh and unbeaten over this course and trip, he’s been tuned up with two trials and reunites with the apprentice who knows him best. Boasts plenty of ratings good enough to take care of these first-up. NO STATEMENT (2) hasn’t quite clicked in his last two, but backing up quickly could be the key. Loves this track and trip, maps to stalk the speed, and the claim gets him right into the mix. MARKWELL DREAMER (4) doesn’t win often but is racing better than the form book reads. From the good draw and down in the weights, he’s a genuine hope. DESIROUS (6) strips fitter second-up and should be hitting the line strongly late. PRINCESS CRUIZER (3) next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Power Of The Brave to win.
1 2545x POWER OF THE BRAVE
KRIS LEES
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 62.0KG
J V O'Neill, Ms T Poon, R C Cheetham, Hopewyn Racing (Mgr: G M Manthey), S T Irvine, B R Schafferius, D W B Cassidy, J A D Treloar, C J Ekberg-Weiss, Power Thoroughbreds (Mgr: W Power), Dr D S Karpin, S S Munro, C P Brown & N D Rance
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at Randwick Kensington Bm72 June 25 over 1100m, soft track; 6 len behind Axius carrying 60.5kg at $6. When resuming last campaign third of 10 at Kembla Grange Prov Bm68 January 4 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Spirit Of Varanasi carrying 58.5kg at $7. This is an ideal race to kick off. Perfectly place to make a winning return.
3
WILLIAM STANLEY
Royal Blue, White Star, Red Cap
2 31277 NO STATEMENT
MICK VAN GESTEL
7YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
M F Van Gestel, Mrs L M Van Gestel, A K Mohindra, Mrs M T Mohindra, P Van Gestel, Mrs K L Van Gestel, D G Chapman, Mrs M J Chapman, C M Van Gestel, J R Van Gestel, Miss B L Van Gestel, Miss A L Van Gestel, A R Mohindra, Miss N Chapman & Miss S L H Chapman
Most recently 7th of 10 at this track Mid Bm64 on October 2 over 900m, 5.5 len behind Welcome Gypsy with 61.5kg at $3.90. Before that 7th of 11 at this track Hurricane on September 19 over 900m, 3 len behind Durova carrying 58kg at $15. Better than recent for suggests, quick back-up could unlock him.
1
SIENNA GRIMA
White, Red Maltese Cross, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
3 x5630 PRINCESS CRUIZER
PAUL PERRY
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Ms C G Collis, M A Davis & L D J (Mgr: K J Matthews)
Last start struggled in the run home; ran last of 10 at this track Cond Bm68 on September 20 over 1300m, 10 len behind Bodhi Boy with 55.5kg at $13. Before that 3rd in a small field at this track Prov Bm68 on August 9 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Divine Bene carrying 57kg at $9. Could sneak into the top three with the right run.
6
REGAN BAYLISS
Yellow, Black Sash, Armbands And Cap
4 64538 MARKWELL DREAMER
JOSEPH BURGES
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
J M Burges & J Dorney
At the latest run 8th of 10 at Port Macquarie Bm74 on September 28 over 1006m, 3 len behind Bantarki carrying 60.5kg at $12. Before that 3rd of 9 at Tamworth Bm82 on September 8 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Speck with 56.5kg at $7.50. Gets in low at the weights and should offer a stiff challenge.
2
J FORD
Black, Red Chevrons, Red And Black Stars Sleeves And Cap
5 4690x SAPPHIRE KISS
WAYNE SEELIN
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs K Yano, T E Yano & U Yano
Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at Wyong Mid Bm68 June 24 over 1300m, soft track; 8 len behind Zip On By with 55kg at $101. Previously first up; 12th of 14 at Muswellbrook Cl2 March 28 over 1000m, 6 len behind Merchant Gold with 55kg at $91. Unlikely to threaten fresh.
4
R JONES
Pale Blue, Pink Star, Sleeves And Cap
6 x60x6 DESIROUS
ROSS LOMAX
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
R Lomax & C Lomax
Second run back. First-up after three months 6th of 10 at Scone Bm58 on September 26 over 900m, 2.5 len behind Cool Waters carrying 57kg at $31. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Scone Bm58 on July 14 over 1000m, 7 len behind Manage The Cycle with 58kg at $21. Can improve sharply with that run under her belt.
5
MIKAYLA WEIR
Pale Green And Blue Checks, Pale Green Sleeves And Cap
7 660x0 SUPER FREDS
JAY HOPKINS
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
D C Hayman, P R Jones & Mrs J M Jones
Second-up. First-up after five months eased back early on 10th of 14 at Muswellbrook Bm66 on September 15 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Saratoga Power with 56kg at $41. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at this track Prov Bm68 on March 1 over 900m, 3.5 len behind Power Of The Brave carrying 55kg at $31. Looks tested on the first-up effort.
7
SHANNEN LLEWELLYN
White, Red And Blue Checkered Sleeves, Red And Blue Checkered Cap
8 4x889 PARMENIO
CARLOS ANTONIO
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
C Antonio
Most recently ran last of 9 at Taree Ctry Cl3 on September 23 over 1007m, slow going 16 len behind Queen Of A Hand with 55kg at $61. The race before that second last of 9 at Port Macquarie Bm58 on September 1 over 1000m, 9 len behind Canny Prospect with 58kg at $5. Can't enthuse.
4
Pale Blue, Silver Diamond, Diamonds Sleeves