Newcastle   14 Jul 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

NEW FM/2HD 3YO&UP F&M MAIDEN PLATE 1250m

Track: SOFT5   Clear (Max: 18)   Rail: +11m Entire .  

Sphere should have enough pace to lead a low-pressure contest. SPHERE (9) city placed filly resuming. Shouldn't be a Maiden for long this time in and wasn't asked to do much in her two trials. Nose roll goes on and will take catching. WILTSHIRE LASS (10) failed to come up in the two runs last prep and resumes today. Given the two trials in readiness for this and gets every chance from the low draw. Each way. BETTER BLOOM (1) gave a glimpse of what she's capable of last time in when placing over the 1200m here. Looks ready to go after the two trials and maps to stalk the speed. MARK OF GLORY (6) is a well-bred three-year-old I Am Invincible filly resuming. Failed to come up in her first prep and expect to see her make sharp improvement this time in. Given the two trials and the cross over nose band goes on. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sphere can stamp her class first-up.
1 436x BETTER BLOOM
ROBERT QUINN
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 58.0KG
G Harvey
Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at this track Mid Mdn March 12 over 1300m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Sunday Punch carrying 56kg at $3.30. On debut fourth of 9 at Goulburn Mdn-Sw January 27 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Curado with 55.5kg at $31. Trialled well and has genuine winning claims.
1
SHAUN GUYMER
Blue, White Crossed Sashes
2 BLIXEN
BRAD WIDDUP
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 58.0KG
Bangaloe Stud (Mgr: Miss J C Ritchie) & Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett)
Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old filly by Ole Kirk out of Modonna. At the most recent trial finished sixth at Hawkesbury over 1000m. Happy to watch from the sticky gate.
7
DYLAN GIBBONS
Black, Red Stars, Sleeves And Cap
3 74924 DAME DIVIDEND
MATTHEW SMITH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
MCS Racing (Mgr: Mrs M A Smith), J E Carter, Ms B J Evans, S J Martz, V Multari, Mrs F N Davidson, M R Denny, B R Douglas, M Kilic, D G Martz, C J Mcgillivray, Willyn Dynasty Stud (Mgr: W G Watkins), Mrs M A De Lyall, J A Forrest, R M Burton & J Incher
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 52 day let-up. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track Super3y+ Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Spiv with 57kg at $51. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Scone Mdn on April 13 over 1300m, long-neck behind Harry's Boy carrying 55.5kg at $4.80. Returns from a let-up and worth thought.
9
J FORD
Red And White Quarters, Black And White Checked Sleeves, Red And White Quartered Cap
4 3742x ENVIABLE
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 58.0KG
C J Waller, N A Greenhalgh, Mrs M T Greenhalgh, Grand Parkview Stud (Mgr: Ms L C Timms), I Bruce, R Smith, Ms M J Waller, A A Lockhart, Sneesby Racing (Mgr: G C Sneesby), T A Corkhill, M A Tobin, A Tzaneros & L Caminiti
Dual acceptor. Filly back from a spell of nine months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second of 10 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Classic October 25 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Salty Pearl carrying 57kg at $3.60. When resuming last campaign third of 10 at Warwick Farm 2&3yo Mdn-Sw July 30 over 1100m, soft track; 3 len behind Clancy with 54kg at $6.50. Looks all set for a effective return.
11
SIENNA GRIMA
Lime Green, Dark Green Shamrock, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
5 x6836 KASUMI
DALE WAGSTAFF
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Flyby Racing (Mgr: Ms R L Bolton)
Most recently 3rd of 7 at Taree Mdn on June 30 over 1000m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Leuca carrying 55.5kg at $9. Before that sat on the pace before fading to run last of 8 at Gosford Super 4yo+ Mdn on June 18 over 1200m, in the wet; 9 len behind Frankely Sublime with 55kg at $21. Has a host of gear changes and hard to recommend.
5
Purple, Grey Southern Cross, Striped Sleeves And Cap
6 5747x MARK OF GLORY
TOM CHARLTON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd, P C Barnett, Finemore Thoroughbreds, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, Segenhoe Thoroughbreds Australia, A R Smith, M D Sullivan, W Duck Pty Ltd, Black Soil Bloodstock, Milangall Park Racing & Yarraman Park Stud
Resuming. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Canberra Mdn-Sw February 6 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Divine Secrets carrying 56.5kg at $10. On debut fifth of 8 at Gosford Super Mdn-Sw December 18 over 1200m, 3 len behind Attractiveness carrying 55.5kg at $8. Cross-over nose band goes on and expecting more this prep.
8
ZAC LLOYD
Green, Yellow Star And Armbands
7 6x330 ON HER MERITS
BRUCE CROSS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
M Chung
Most recently ran last of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 27 over 1400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Agraffe Rocket with 57kg at $21. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Randwick Kensington F&M Mdn on June 10 over 1150m, slow going 5.5 len behind Celestial Charm with 57kg at $41. Not keen on her chances.
6
A LAYT
Red, White Stars, Black And White Striped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
8 5645x SAVOONGA
BRAD WIDDUP
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Brad Widdup Racing (Mgr: Mrs M M Widdup), Mrs A Hush, D Hush, R N Crawford, Bylong Park , B N Howard, M D Shaw, Mrs J Shaw, R A Gatt, Twin Palms Stud , W A Sewell, L M McKinnon, K Mather, Mrs T J Mather, Mrs A G Podbevsek, Mrs B M T Reith, RBJ Jilla, M Widdup, S Reith & Mrs M A Thomas
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at this track Prov Mdn-Sw March 6 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Barrengarry carrying 56.5kg at $11. On debut fifth of 7 at Gosford PROV 2&3yo Mdn-Sw January 17 over 1200m, soft track; 5.5 len behind You're The Choice carrying 56.5kg at $14. Will take great benefit from this run.
4
CHAD SCHOFIELD
Brown, White Davali Thoroughbreds Brand, Navy Blue Sleeves, White Cap
9 2333x SPHERE
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 58.0KG
Godolphin
Filly back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign third of 7 at Warwick Farm 3yo Mdn-Sw March 11 over 1400m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Spice Prawn with 55kg at $8. First up last campaign third in a small field at Canterbury 2&3yo F Mdn January 16 over 1250m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Little Iris carrying 59kg at $16. Anticipating her to hit the ground running this campaign.
5
SAM CLIPPERTON
Royal Blue
10 48x WILTSHIRE LASS
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson)
Resuming. Not seen since she finished last of 8 at Rosehill F&M Mdn-Sw February 25 over 1200m, 11 len behind Bubbles Up carrying 57.5kg at $71. On debut fourth of 8 at Gosford Mdn-Sw February 11 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Kitesurfing carrying 56.5kg at $17. Maps well and will relish the conditions.
2
LEE MAGORRIAN
Aqua, Pale Blue Diamonds, Diamond Armbands
11 7x MAREMOTO
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 58.0KG
YES Bloodstock (Mgr: B F Sokolski), K Briggs, B Daniels, C P Stone, H Himmelberg, T E Green, T W Greene, A D Weinman, J Riccardi & Craic Racing (Mgr: R Whitfield)
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when from last on the turn 7th of 12 at Muswellbrook Mdn on September 15 over 1280m, 2.5 len behind Anarchist with 56kg at $15. Can improve sharply in her second campaign.
3
ADAM FARRAGHER
Grey, Orange Sleeves And Cap