Newcastle 13 Jun 2026
GOING: S(7)
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PHILLIP RIECK - MEMBER APPRECIATION MAIDEN HANDICAP 900m Track: Soft 6 Clouds (Max: 22) Rail: +8m Entire. |
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Anticipating good pressure with many of these at the races for the first time.
First starter CAPE COD (3) is by I Am Invincible from the three-time Group One winner Shoals who has produced the G3 winner Isthmus. Won a recent trial at the Beaumont track in good style. From the powerful Messara/Gavranich stable. Looks a ready-made racehorse. TERRA LUMINA (4) settled worse than midfield before working home late to finish fifth over 1000m at Kembla last start. Draws the coveted inside gate and should be cherry ripe at the third run back. RUN THE RED LIGHT (10) started at cricket-score odds but managed to work home into third when resuming over this course and distance three weeks ago. Big chance at another top three finish under similar conditions. FINAL GIFT (9) began awkwardly and couldn't quicken in heavy going here last start. In the mix with a cleaner getaway. ARIANA REIGN (6) is trialling well and looks ready for a bright start to her career. SUGGESTED PLAY: Gambling on the first starter Cape Cod.
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SPARE
JASON ATTARD 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG J Attard Gelding by Harry Angel facing the starter for the first time. Finished fourth in a Rosehill trial over 1030m on June 5. Wait and see what he comes up with on race day. |
9 RORY HUTCHINGS |
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ALABAMA HAMMER
GREGORY MCFARLANE 3YO BROWN FILLY 57.0KG G S McFarlane, P Criniti, D C Nankervis, Berowra Battlers (Mgr: M G Fisher), R K Collison, M Scilinato, C Oakes & C Cooke Gregory Mcfarlane trained three-year-old filly lining up for first race start. Recent trial winner at Gosford. Looks to have her share of ability. |
5 LEESHELLE SMALL |
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CAPE COD
PAUL MESSARA & LEAH GAVRANICH 3YO BROWN FILLY 57.0KG Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara), Pinecliff (Mgr: J Munz) Filly by I Am Invincible from top filly Shoals on debut. Has looked handy in two trials leading into this, winning the latest at Beaumont (Newcastle) over 800m on June 3. Always respect this stable with the newcomers. |
3 M BELL |
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TERRA LUMINA
JASON COYLE 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG J C Coyle, A Bradley, O P Brown, D L Groth, T White, D W Meehan, S P Friend, D M White, D A Watts, Mrs J F Sully, A J Sully, P G Jones, B T Nunan & K Kirkwood Third-up today. Resuming got back early second last in a small field at Canberra Mdn-Sw on May 8 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Sweet Rose with 59kg at $4.80. Last start 5th of 13 at Kembla Grange Mdn-Sw on June 2 over 1000m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Kunis carrying 59kg at $26. Ready to peak and a good gate helps. |
1 JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE |
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APACHE COMMAND
GREG PRESTON 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG G Preston Second run back. First-up after three months 10th of 12 at this track Super Mdn-Sw on June 6 over 900m, slow going 7 len behind Vingt Neuf Noir carrying 57kg at $151. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Tamworth Ctry Mdn-Sw on February 23 over 1200m, 10 len behind Second Swing carrying 56kg at $41. Fitter but looks a forlorn hope. |
6 J PENZA |
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ARIANA REIGN
NATHAN DOYLE 2YO B/BR FILLY 55.0KG Kurrinda Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs G Driver), J Boyle, Anax Racing (Mgr: M Anaxagora), Barbarian Racing (Mgr: G Martin), G Callaghan, G A Hart, G J Lill, Mrs L J Manning, S McDonald, S Perkins, M S Potter, J Samios, Troupkos Group (Mgr: S Troupkos) & J Croese Filly by Time To Reign facing the starter for the first time. Trial form indicates she's up to a solid debut. Runner-up in a Beaumont (Newcastle) trial over 1000m on June 3. Betting watch advised. |
8 BEN LOOKER |
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BOBBY
PAUL PERRY 3YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs C L Perry Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Port Macquarie Mdn-Sw January 23 over 1500m, soft track; 6 len behind Castelle with 57.5kg at $5.50. On debut ran last of 8 at Gosford 3yo Mdn November 6 over 1000m, 4 len behind Fine Wine carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. Wait and see how he comes back. |
7 LEE MAGORRIAN |
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DIRTY LIL' DIVA
MICHAEL FREEDMAN 2YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG W P Manning Two-year-old filly making debut by Bellevue Hill out of Vegas Strip. Was second in a 1000m trial on June 1 at Hawkesbury. Worth including. |
9 KEAGAN LATHAM |
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FINAL GIFT
MARK CROSS 2YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs A Cross Most recently second last of 8 at this track Mid 2yo Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 900m, in the wet; 7 len behind Viondi carrying 57kg at $5.50. Before that second last of 7 at Wyong Mdn on April 30 over 1000m, 5 len behind Dolce Vita carrying 56kg at $26. Can turn things around. |
2 MIKAYLA WEIR |
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RUN THE RED LIGHT
WAYNE AUSTIN 4YO B/BR MARE 55.0KG Mrs P Austin, W P Austin & B Chapman Second-up. First-up after nine months 3rd of 11 at this track 3yo+ Mdn on May 23 over 900m, in the wet; 2 len behind Zouboy carrying 52kg at $71. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at Goulburn Prov Mdn on May 22 2025 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Jared with 54kg at $41. Promising effort last time and there is further improvement in store. |
4 EMMA LY |
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STRUM CHA CHA
KRIS LEES 2YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG J V O'Neill, S Rayson, M Martin, Miss E Martin, D Schwarzer, Ms D Twiss, Mrs J Wark, Ms R Honeysett, Miss A Sutherland, Group 11(Mgr: T J O'Malley), D Cassidy, J Jackson, Mrs K O'Donnell, J Reading, J Saltmarsh, R O'Reilly, Go Charlie (Mgr: L J Dwyer), Mrs K Collins & Wegotaharry (Mgr: D Andrew) First starter by Harry Angel out of Strum Cha purchased for AUD $ 75,000 (Magic Millions 2025 Adelaide Yearling Sale). Has done little in two trials leading in today's debut. Hard to have. |
8 A GIBBONS |
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