Newcastle 23 Apr 2025
GOING: H(8)
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TAB APP CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1250m Track: HVY8 Rain (Max: 21) Rail: True 400m-W/Post; +2m Remainder. |
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Strong tempo expected with Tigers Roar, Gone To Cape York and Flying From Above prominent. FLYING FROM ABOVE (1) promising colt kept fresh for this after failing to handle the steep class rise when eighth over 1500m in the G2 Phar Lap Stakes at Rosehill. Fitted with a tick over trial and Wadick's claim brings him right into contention. GONE TO CAPE YORK (5) made debut with a gritty win two runs back. Almost six-weeks between runs when a disappointing seventh over 1200m at Wyong. Strips fitter and the blinkers go on. KOIOS (3) handy gelding who had genuine excuses after racing ungenerously with the blinkers on for the first time when sixth over 1400m at Hawkesbury. Earlier efforts were strong and can bounce back with the blinkers coming off. TIGERS ROAR (7) returns from a 30-day let-up and due for a change of luck. Gave his all with the 61.5kg when a narrow second over 1300m at Beaumont (Newcastle). Handles the conditions and can play a leading role. SUGGESTED PLAY: Flying From Above each way.
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FLYING FROM ABOVE
EDWARD CUMMINGS 3YO BAY COLT 60.0KG Ronnies Racing (Mgr: M B E Moore) Comes here off a 39-day let-up. At the latest run did the work up front then tired ran last of 8 at Rosehill in the G2 Phar Lap on March 15 over 1500m, 7 len behind Lazzura with 56.5kg at $31. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.7 len at Canterbury Cg&E Mdn February 7 over 1250m defeating Frontex carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. Will be hard to stop against this line-up. |
9 ZAC WADICK |
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| 2 | 72925 |
KHAZNAH
CIARON MAHER 4YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Mystery Downs, Mrs C M Cook, Kia Ora Stud W S, Encompass Bloodstock, A Fahey, N J Fahey, P B J Marshall, S J Swanell, M D Walsh, Ares Racing Australia, G Licciardello, P J Mckaig, D L Oats & K L Masolini Returns from a 32-day let-up. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Kembla Grange F&M Bm64 on March 22 over 1200m, 4 len behind Heat Missile with 60kg at $13. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 7 at Kembla Grange Cl1 on March 4 over 1200m, slow going neck behind Shirvington carrying 58kg at $14. Better than the last start suggests. |
8 K MCEVOY |
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| 3 | 12529 |
KOIOS
SARA RYAN 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng) Most recently ran last of 9 at Hawkesbury Cond Bm68 on April 5 over 1400m, 8 len behind Prince Of Sorts with 56kg at $3.50. The race before that 2nd in a small field at this track Prov Cl1 on March 20 over 1200m, nose behind Presides carrying 60kg at $1.45. Better than the last run suggests and is among the chances. |
1 BRAITH NOCK |
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| 4 | 2431x |
TASORAAY
KRIS LEES 3YO BLACK GELDING 59.0KG L A Miller, P E Thoroughbreds (Mgr: B J Richardson), G N Bannister, G Dunne, P J Rees, D J Broderick, N P Stoddart, D R Curtis, Mrs K Evans, S D Hoppe, D L Forward, S J Greer, C J Richardson, M Williams, P J Williams, A P Paras, M J Jarrett, N D Nilson, J Hodey & B Farrelly Is first-up after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign won by 1.1 len Beaumont (Newcastle) Prov Mdn-Sw December 19 over 1350m defeating Rockbarton Flash carrying 55.5kg at $1.26. When resuming last campaign second of 9 at Doomben Cg&E Mdn-Sw October 30 over 1200m, soft track; 0.5 len behind Flywheel carrying 55.5kg at $3.30. Expecting him to continue where he left off last campaign. |
6 DYLAN GIBBONS |
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| 5 | 17 |
GONE TO CAPE YORK
MICHAEL FREEDMAN 3YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG N R J Werrett, D W Russell, Highgrove Stud (Mgr: R T Gilbert), Cinco Star Racing (Mgr: D H B Giesemann), Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Whitby), Davison Racing (Mgr: W B Davison), P J Hatton, Kitchwin Hills (Mgr: S K Brown) & G A M Maynard Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at Nowra Mdn-Sw February 23 over 1100m defeating Pombia with 58.5kg at $1.70. Second-up sat on the pace before fading 7th of 10 at Wyong Cg&E Bm64 on April 3 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Metallic Ruler carrying 57.5kg at $2.20. Useful type who can atone. |
6 KEAGAN LATHAM |
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MOTOSCAFO
JOHN P THOMPSON 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG A R E Investments (Mgr: P H Butts), Belannah Stud (Mgr: G S Charny), A M Orr, J G Johnstone, I A George, D C Payne, Mrs N L Johnstone, Mrs CB Creeley, J P Creeley, Mrs D M Grimley, Mrs Y L Clerke & D M Clerke Third-up today. Resuming raced on the pace before fading 7th of 9 at Gosford Bm64 on March 15 over 1100m, 3 len behind Useapin with 55kg at $15. Second-up 2nd of 11 at Hawkesbury Mid Cl1 on April 5 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Flying Embers carrying 56.5kg at $26. This looks a stern test. |
11 ANDREW ADKINS |
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| 7 | 66532 |
TIGERS ROAR
GREGORY HICKMAN 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG G D Hickman, B R Turton, Ms M Moyle, C L Green, A York, Miss J J B Hickman, L R Green, B R McMaugh, S L Knight, P Piras, Bushytail Buds (Mgr: D A Tagliapietra), Ms K Heber, S Jackson, G Piras, Ms J E Hall, K J Green & Mrs S Rowles Recent form sound. Returns from a 30-day let-up. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Bm58 on March 24 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 1.1 len behind Bertie carrying 61.5kg at $4.60. The run before that 3rd in a small field at Bathurst Cl1 on March 3 over 1400m, 2 len behind Midnight Affair carrying 60kg at $6.50. Genuine type who is among the leading hopes. |
7 JASON COLLETT |
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| 8 | 22x17 |
KING SOLEIL
CRAIG RUTTLEY 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG C M Ruttley Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up favourite; won by 2 len at Taree Ctry Mdn March 17 over 1007m on a rain affected track defeating Crazy Mikki with 59kg at $2.10. Second-up 7th of 14 at Port Macquarie Cg&E Cl1 on April 11 over 1100m, 5 len behind Executive Decision carrying 59kg at $3.30. Better than the last run suggests and can do better. |
3 R JONES |
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MERCANTILIST
SARA RYAN 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng) Freshened since getting off the mark on debut; favourite; won by a neck at Gosford Mid Mdn March 15 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Winning Rulet with 57kg at $1.70. Has upside and can make it two on the trot. |
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SUPER NUI
RON QUINTON 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG Gall Bloodstock (Mgr: B D Gall) Most recently got back early 6th of 10 at Wyong F&M Bm64 on April 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Struff carrying 57.5kg at $13. The start before that won by 0.7 len at Hawkesbury 3yo Mdn March 18 over 1300m defeating Manukau with 55.5kg at $5. Likely to find this out of reach. |
4 LOUISE DAY |
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| 11 | 36x16 |
TELLING
PETER SNOWDEN 2YO CHESTNUT COLT 55.0KG Snowden Racing Pty Ltd, N F Alexander, C Baitz, L R Cooke, C Pearson, J R Rourke, M R Webber, W G Porter, R D Macdonald, M R Kirwan, Jones Family Racing, D P Foster, D R Wockner, C L Cohen, Mrs B E King, M L R Whittaker & Mrs E M K Whittaker Third-up today. Resuming won by 0.8 len at Muswellbrook Starmaker March 28 over 1000m defeating Shenandoah River with 58.5kg at $1.24. Last start from last on the turn 6th of 8 at Hawkesbury 2yo Hcp on April 9 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Grand Eagle with 55kg at $11. Great chance to bounce back. |
5 TOM SHERRY |
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| 12 | 4412x |
AROHA STONE
NATHAN DOYLE 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG N C Doyle, Longneck Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C R Cameron), R Bruns, Mrs H Hassett, Mrs M A Harmey & The Dream (Mgr: D B Mohr) Resuming after a spell of five months. Finished off last preparation second of 9 at this track Mid Cl1 November 27 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Prince Of Sorts with 55kg at $2.90. Previously first up; fourth of 11 at Hawkesbury Prov Mdn-Sw October 24 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Leantothemoon with 55kg at $6. Has claims if presented on song. |
2 ASHLEY MORGAN |
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ALL TOO SNEAKY
DAMIEN LANE 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG Mrs D M Colley & Greenhaven Park Stud (Mgr: P A Colley) Second run back. First-up after six months rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 8 at Gosford Cl1 on March 27 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Written Scandal with 53.5kg at $12. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Canberra Cl1 on October 11 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Lambay with 58.5kg at $4.50. Has never won second up and isn’t among the top hopes today. |
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SMASHING DANCER
KIM WAUGH 4YO B/BR MARE 55.0KG M E Waugh, M J Miller, P G Miller, Miss N M Miller, R J Miller, Thunder Buddies (Mgr: M Kahler), S R Woodbridge, G D Vandergert, B L Walker, Mrs J Johnson, Happy Equine (Mgr: D J Blackmore), S D Chester, Mrs M Swanson & D J Krenich Second run back. First-up after about 18 months second last of 11 at Port Macquarie F&M Cl1 on April 11 over 1100m, 9 len behind Body Of Venus with 59kg at $11. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Kembla Grange Mid Cl1 on September 14 2023 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Sunzou carrying 55kg at $12. Happy to risk. |
10 ANNA ROPER |
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