Newcastle 23 Apr 2026
GOING: S(5)
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DAVALI THOROUGHBREDS MAIDEN PLATE 1250m Track: SOFT 5 Rain (Max: 20) Rail: True. |
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Samaka and Farset possess good early speed. Tough Maiden where some of the leading chances have drawn out. JUMP AROUND (5) from the in-form Ryan & Alexiou yard and strips fitter after his debut third over 1300m at Wyong. Well placed for this from the inside gate with the key jockey change. Hard to hold out. STAR HALF (9) much better performance at his second career start when he raced closer for a fighting third over 1200m at Gosford. Will appreciate the bigger track from the low draw. Genuine top-three player. CHATTERLEY (11) Group Three placed filly desperate to shed her Maiden tag. Closed quickly on resumption for a nose second over 1300m at Wyong. Can sit off the fast tempo and swoop late. SAMAKA (8) was heavily supported on debut when taken to the front for an unlucky second over 1300m at Canberra. Can come on strongly with that run and stays in the mix from the wider draw. The chances don't end there. SUGGESTED PLAY: Jump Around can stalk the pace from the good gate.
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KING STRAAND
EDWARD CUMMINGS 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG G Harvey Jumped at a huge quote at debut, ran last of 8 at Hawkesbury Cg&E Mdn on March 26 over 1100m, slow going 8 len behind Poisonous carrying 59kg at $91. Better for that experience but looks tested in this line-up. |
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ANUZOU
JOHN P THOMPSON 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Vardy Thoroughbreds (Mgr: S J Vardy), P F Lyons, C R Smith, C P Ainsworth, Zousain Vardy (Mgr: S J Vardy), Mrs E Garner, N A Pryce, A R Pukallus, W R Howie, Mrs T Smith, T Chan, Mrs D Simpson, D George, J Nimmo, I Wright, J W Nettle, L A Purvis & R Thompson Second-up. First start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Warwick Farm Super 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 15 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Nitro with 57kg at $21. Returned from break second last of 8 at Rosehill 2&3yo Mdn-Sw on April 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Hellabella with 58.5kg at $6.50. Has of improvement to come. |
6 CHAD SCHOFIELD |
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CHECKS'N'BALANCES
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 3YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Bylong Park, A B Harris, M A Stitt, Farah Racing, S Newton, R W Mutton, W M Jago, BLG Racing, N P Hopewell, C A Richardson, S M Whiddett, P J Brereton, Thefifthhole Racing (Mgr: D J Dwyer), P J Sherry, Ohana Racing (Mgr: S J Fletcher), D O'driscoll, Hon. G J Williamson, N A Herring & ANR Checksum Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, second last in a small field at Scone Mdn-Sw on February 24 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind Perfect Force with 58.5kg at $4.60. Second-up raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 13 at Muswellbrook Super Mdn on March 27 over 1280m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Overzone carrying 58kg at $17. Has a host of gear changes and look for an improved showing. |
3 BRAITH NOCK |
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FARSET
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), N Moller, R Jones, Ms G Scott, P Cornish, K Henry, S A Lewis, Novocastrians (Mgr: S J Smyth), Ms A E Perry, Y Tekneci, C A Reid, P Burris, Ms V Ali, S Kiceec, Ms D Merkel, D Mislicki, M J Brown, Miss J Daw & G Szwarc Resuming. Finished off last campaign second in a small field at Scone Mdn-Sw June 23 over 1100m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Dunleary carrying 56.5kg at $1.55. Previously first up; second of 8 at Goulburn 2yo Mdn May 30 over 1000m, soft track; a neck behind Nothing But Net with 58kg at $5.50. Will take great benefit from this run. |
10 ZAC WADICK |
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JUMP AROUND
GERALD RYAN & STERLING ALEXIOU 3YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (N J Werrett) At debut, sat on the pace when 3rd of 7 at Wyong Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 1300m, slow going neck behind Tupakara carrying 58.5kg at $19. Has plenty of upside to come from the low gate. |
1 K MCEVOY |
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NONNO'S POWER
JOSEPH PRIDE 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G Bonaccordo Third race start. First start 8th of 12 at Warwick Farm Super 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 15 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Nitro carrying 57kg at $18. Went for a spell before returning eased back early on 5th of 7 at Gosford Super Mdn-Sw on April 2 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Maidoff with 58.5kg at $17. Slim place contender. |
8 RORY HUTCHINGS |
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RIGA
NACIM DILMI 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng) Dual acceptor. Last start raced on the pace before fading ran last of 11 at Hawkesbury Prov Mdn on March 26 over 1300m, 11 len behind Am I Dreaming carrying 56.5kg at $4. The race before that didn't finish the race at Gosford Mid Mdn March 14 over 1200m. Kept up to the mark with a recent trial, don't dismiss. |
8 SHANNEN LLEWELLYN |
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SAMAKA
PETER SNOWDEN 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Emirates Park Pty Ltd Was well-supported at debut, rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 7 at Canberra Mdn-Sw on March 25 over 1300m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Uber In with 58.5kg at $1.70. Nice gelding who will need to be good to overcome the wide gate. |
11 SAM CLIPPERTON |
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STAR HALF
M, W & J HAWKES 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Horse Ventures (Mgr: M B Sandblom) Had two starts to date. At very big odds at debut, got back early 6th of 8 at Warwick Farm Super Mdn-Sw on March 11 over 1100m, slow going 9 len behind Castlejohn carrying 58.5kg at $61. Last start 3rd of 7 at Gosford Super Mdn-Sw on April 2 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Maidoff carrying 58.5kg at $10. Looks close to a win and expected to feature. |
2 TYLER SCHILLER |
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THE CHAMPION
GARY PORTELLI 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Trilogy (Mgr: Mrs M Stenning), D Maratta, C Marks, T Y Wong, L X Wu, Bluecraze Racing (Mgr: J Horton), A T Staudacher, Iervese Racing (Mgr: Mrs D Iervese), G Tsigounis, M H Wood & L Cheng Third-up today. First-up got back early 5th of 8 at Goulburn Mdn-Sw on March 10 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Master Yoda with 58.5kg at $9. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 at this track Mid Mdn on March 31 over 1250m, 0.5 len behind Autumn Sky with 56kg at $26. Near miss last start. Stays in the mix. |
5 REGAN BAYLISS |
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| 11 | 360x2 |
CHATTERLEY
CHRIS WALLER 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Star Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd, CGO Racing Pty Ltd, Bangaloe Stud, H McNab, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, Dr A C Marel, Mrs R A Glasgow, Paramount Racing, Felgate Holdings, Boeara Holdings, Mrs R R Grasso, M I Ive, Mrs R A Ive & Nick Vass Bloodstock Second-up. First-up after five months 2nd of 7 at Wyong Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 1300m, slow going nose behind Tupakara carrying 56.5kg at $2.45. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Randwick in the G3 Reg Allen on October 18 over 1400m, 2 len behind Panova with 56kg at $7. Sure to be right there at the business end. |
9 JASON COLLETT |
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FLYING GISELLE
MARC & MITCHELL CONNERS 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG M C Conners Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs M J Conners), M F Conners, S C Noble, Mrs E L Noble, A W Lobb, Ms M Moss, Ms L Johnson, HAE (Mgr: J C Withers), D Sables, A R Baillie, Canary Bros Racing (Mgr: B Brunckhorst), G J Sarre & M J Burling Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation eighth of 13 at Nowra Mdn December 31 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Gem Tycoon carrying 55.5kg at $15. On debut sixth of 8 at Nowra Mdn-Sw November 17 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Battle Warrior with 55.5kg at $7. Will take great benefit from this run. |
7 A CALDER |
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LADY WINSTON
MARC & MITCHELL CONNERS 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG M C Conners Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs M J Conners), M F Conners, D Banks, Mrs JF Banks, J L Pollock, L Newton, Mrs K M Newton, Mrs R P Lobb, Fab Kitchens (Mgr: F D'alessandro) & Stand in Line (Mgr: C G Ogilvie) Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when ran last of 10 at Canterbury 2yo 0Sc on July 9 over 1200m, in the wet; 10 len behind Sapphire Rose with 54kg at $101. Will take great benefit from this outing. |
4 MOLLIE FITZGERALD |
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| 14 | 034 |
LILII BOREA
NACIM DILMI 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: K Cheng) Dual acceptor. Last start 4th of 11 at Taree Mdn-Sw on April 9 over 1250m, slow going 2.25 len behind Rubick Dancer carrying 56.5kg at $26. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Port Macquarie Mdn on March 24 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Sirsa Nuwa with 56kg at $16. Not expected to threaten. |
11 ANNA ROPER |
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