Newcastle   25 Apr 2025
 
GOING: F

TOOHEYS PACE 1609m

Track: FAST   Rain (Max: 22)    

DADNDAVE (9) ran sixth last start at this track over 1609m, beaten only 9 metres. Drawn to enjoy a nice run, with luck possibly playing a role at some point. Finds a tougher race but he has the ability to test this field. PORT AU PRINCE (5) turned in a much better run last start when third over 1720m at Penrith, beaten 5 metres, after being up on the pace from the outset. Recent efforts are good enough to take out a race like this. GIVE ME A MINUTE (3) finished ninth last start over 1609m at Menangle. Generally runs very well at this circuit so can play a big role. RICKOSHAY (7) is capable of better after finishing well back when resuming over 1720m at Penrith eight days ago. Worth another chance.
1 64849 BOBBY WATERHOUSE
SIMON JNR BIGENI
6YO  BAY  GELDING
T D McCracken
Didn't do much last time out, was well back in the run when 9th (Fr5) over 1720m at Penrith, beaten 30 m by Some Chevron (2:04.30) in NR up to 55 on April 17 at $41. Before that surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr2) over 2125m after showing early pace at Penrith was 4th-3.92 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Prince Of Peace (2:37.20) in NR up to 63 on April 3 at $14. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Fr1
J S BIGENI
BLACK & WHITE STRIPES, DARK BLUE SLEEVES
2 7x678 LITTLE DEMON
G L LEWIS
7YO  B/BR  HORSE
G L Lewis, Estate of W H Szwanenfeld, G Small
Didn't do much last start, was well back in the run when 8th (Fr5) over 2030m at this track, beaten 17 m by Cool Night (2:25.40) in NR up to 63 on April 19 at $9. Before that 7th (Fr2) over 2030m at this track, beaten 21 m by Barnstormer (2:26.00) in NR up to 80 on April 11 at $126. Has the task ahead.
Fr2
S LINDSAY
YELLOW, WHITE STARS, PURPLE SLEEVES, YELLOW CUFFS
3 946x9 GIVE ME A MINUTE
ALEISHA GALLAGHER
7YO  B/BR  GELDING
A M Gallagher
Resumed when over this distance beaten 9 m ninth behind Captain Blood at Menangle in a NR 64 to 70 on April 15. Strips fitter and is a winning chance.
Fr3
J P GALLAGHER
GREEN, BLUE YOKE & BRACES, WHITE DIAMONDS, GREEN COLLAR, BLUE SLEEVES, GREEN CUFFS
4 09948 PARADISE POINT
JAMIE CASSAR
4YO  BAY  HORSE
J W Cassar
Didn't do much last time out, 8th (Fr3) over 2030m at this track, beaten 22 m by Barnstormer (2:26.00) in NR up to 80 on April 11 at $71. Before that 4th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 3.5 m by A Lot Of Luvin (1:53.70) in NR 57 to 67 on April 4 at $26. Looking elsewhere.
Fr4
M A CALLAGHAN
LIGHT BLUE, RED MALTESE CROSS & SLEEVES
5 11583 PORT AU PRINCE
KERRYANN MORRIS
7YO  BAY  GELDING
Lucky Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: K A Morris), M N Ottley, S J Morrison, M J Morrison, M Conole, B T Hay, R J Petiquin, P N Wapper
Two back was eighth after being driven well back, behind Sheffield Sparky at Menangle over 2300m in a NR up to 80 on April 12 at $16. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Franco Tyson at Penrith over 1720m in a NR up to 90 on April 17 at $10. Nice effort last time. One of the key runners.
Fr5
R P MORRIS
BLACK BODY & SLEEVES, PINK PACING FOR PINK LOGO ON BODY, WHITE HYLAND LOGO ON SLEEVES
6 27747 ASHARK
MELANIE ELDER
10YO  BAY  GELDING
N R Elder, M S Elder
Last start 7th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track beaten 9 m by Major Major (1:53.10) in No NR on April 19 at $51. At his previous start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr6) over 2030m at this track beaten 12 m by Barnstormer (2:26.00) in NR up to 80 on April 11 at $71. Can do better.
Fr6
B D ELDER
DARK PURPLE, WHITE BRACES/GOLD STARS, WHITE WAISTBAND/COLLAR, DARK PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE CUFFS
7 345x7 RICKOSHAY
BLAKE FITZPATRICK
7YO  BAY  HORSE
P R Gianni, S J Gianni
Last start 7th (Sr4) over 1720m at Penrith, at the bell was 8th-18.19 beaten 16 m by Franco Tyson (2:02.00) in NR up to 90 on April 17 at $61. Two runs back 5th (Fr5) over 1720m after showing early pace at Penrith was 3rd-5.7m 2WNC at the bell, beaten 7 m by Line Up (2:02.90) in NR up to 90 on December 27 at $14.30. Expect to see a much better run.
Fr7
Z R FITZPATRICK
WHITE, DARK GREEN YOKE AND BRACES, YELLOW STARS, DARK GREEN STRIPED SLEEVES
8 567x9 MAILMAN
LACHLAN PROTHERO
8YO  BROWN  HORSE
S L Prothero, C L Prothero, G P Wallace, A Tassone, G W Kay, L M Marshall, N Cavallo
Last start 9th (Fr1) over 2300m at Menangle, beaten 85 m by Ryans Gangster (2:42.80) in NR up to 95 on April 5 at $81. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 7th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at Menangle was 2nd-4.4m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 9 m by Smooth Buzz (1:53.20) in 1W/20 0K stake on January 4 at $10. Watch for a spike in form.
Fr8
A R DELOSA
ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE DIAMONDS, WHITE SLEEVES
9 124x6 DADNDAVE
ADAM RUGGARI
9YO  BAY  GELDING
N Jenkin
Resumed when over this distance beaten 9 m sixth behind Major Major in a No NR on April 19. Will take a lot from that run; major player.
Sr1
M L ISON
BLACK WITH RED STRIPES & BAND, RED WAISTBAND & COLLAR, BLACK SLEEVES WITH RED CUFFS