Newcastle 02 Aug 2025
GOING: H(10)
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NHS CLASS 1 & MAIDEN PLATE 1850m Track: Heavy 10 Rain (Max: 15) Rail: +4m Entire . |
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Genuine tempo with the speedy Always Shining leading the way. EMPIRE OF ART (3) stretches out in trip after making rapid improvement at his second run back when third to Hooligan Tommy over 1600m at this course. That form has since been franked and ready to win. MAMA JOY (9) relished the extra ground at her second run back when a determined maiden winner over 1600m at Kembla Grange. Doesn't get the map favours here, but sure to be thereabouts. ARDUOUS (7) demolished an average field to get off the mark at start five when a slick on pace winner over 1600m at Goulburn in the heavy going. Will go forward and play a leading role again. HAPPINESS (4) peaked third up when stalking the speed for a well-deserved maiden win over this track and trip. Penza sticks and he's expected to go on with it now. THINK ROMANCE (11) getting out to her right distance range and handles all conditions. Value chance. SUGGESTED PLAY: Empire Of Art in a slogging contest.
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DALIO
STEVE ENGLEBRECHT 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Miss M L A Panya, D Knight, I P Neal & Miss M A R Bozsity Form hard to fault. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Kembla Grange Cl1 on July 17 over 1600m, 3 len behind Autumn Dream with 57.5kg at $5.50. The start before that 4th of 11 at Warwick Farm 3&4yo Bm64 on July 2 over 1600m, in the wet; 3 len behind Covert Thinking carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. Worth considering based on the latest effort. |
8 DEANNE PANYA |
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DALMANNDI
KRIS LEES 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG R Power, Ms J Ferguson, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), TTI (Mgr: I C Burford), T P Johns, G J Sharp, G R Johns, G N Bannister, World Series Group (Mgr: S Triplett), K M Owen, B J Thynne, C A Ahrens, P A Johnson, D L Forward, D R Fothergill & Esky Black Racing (Mgr: B P Crimmins) Resuming. Only had one start last preparation ran last of 9 at Randwick Kensington Bm78 on March 13 over 1550m, 5 len behind Wrathful with 56kg at $6. When resuming last campaign second last in a small field at Lyon-Parilly 4yo+ Cond Sw on March 17 2024 over 2400m, slow going 10 len behind Top Of Mind carrying 57kg at $3.10. Won a Beaumont (Newcastle) trial over 1000m on July 9. Will take great benefit from this run. |
11 A GIBBONS |
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EMPIRE OF ART
CHRIS WALLER 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG C J Waller, Mrs K I Callander, G L Grimish, S Saric, Mrs J C Saric, D M Ackery, Mrs K Ackery, P Howard, G A Johnson, B M Farrell, D Morris, A J Watson & T Roberto Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming eased back early on 7th of 10 at Wyong Cl1 on June 24 over 1350m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Cosmic Lad carrying 58kg at $15. Second-up sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at this track Bm64 on July 12 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Hooligan Tommy carrying 58kg at $4.60. Racing well. Knocking on the door and is among the better chances. |
2 RORY HUTCHINGS |
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HAPPINESS
CHRIS WALLER 4YO GREY GELDING 59.0KG YES Bloodstock (Mgr: B F Sokolski), A Kheir & Balmerino Racing Partnership (Mgr: J S Rosham) Most recently won by 2 len at this track Mdn-Sw July 12 over 1850m on a rain affected track defeating Black Bugatti with 58kg at $7. The race before that 5th of 9 at Hawkesbury Mdn-Sw on July 3 over 1600m, slow going 2.5 len behind Aloysius carrying 59kg at $31. Has upside and can make it two on the trot. |
3 J PENZA |
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PRINCE IS GAME
MATTHEW ROBINSON 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG P S Cassar, V M Cassar, D J Clarke, N Patchett, S Kirby, J Engel, Mrs M A Pearce, M J Pearce, T J Richards, S Thompson, Mrs C A Cassar & Mrs T L Cassar Most recently got back early 6th of 12 at Taree Cl1-Sw on July 22 over 2018m, on a slow track; 3 len behind In Iso carrying 57.5kg at $7. The start before that 4th of 13 at Taree Bm58 on June 30 over 2000m, slow going 1.1 len behind Charmed Destiny carrying 55.5kg at $26. Tested again. |
4 L P ROLLS |
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SUPER SUGOI
MATTHEW SMITH 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG MCS Racing (Mgr: Mrs M A Smith), R Hanmer, A Konig, Ms S J Nuttall, A Sharp, G J P Van Ameyden, P A Wildman, Ms N L Hoolihan, G J Nicol & G J Sharp Racing well recently. Last start sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at Kembla Grange Cl1 on July 17 over 1600m, 3 len behind Autumn Dream with 53kg at $17. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at Wyong Cl1 on July 5 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Dubai Warrior with 58kg at $16. One of the chances. |
16 MS OLIVIA DALTON |
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ARDUOUS
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT 4YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), B B T Meridian Star (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), D Grierson, B J Watchman, Ms D Merkel, B Fitzpatrick, M D Kings, J A Nicol, M J Buffier, J S Aldridge, All For The Punt (Mgr: C Dengate), K W Hong, S J Lee, W D Bell & A De Brabander Racing well recently. At the latest run won by 3.5 len at Goulburn Mdn-Sw July 8 over 1600m in heavy going defeating Nambi Ghima with 57kg at $4.20. The run before that 3rd in a small field at Kembla Grange Mdn-Sw on June 21 over 1600m, 3 len behind So Long Farewell carrying 57kg at $4.40. Hard to beat again in this sort of form. |
3 JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE |
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HIPPY DREAMS
EDWARD CUMMINGS 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG E A Cummings, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), A R E Investments (Mgr: P H Butts), B A Rutter, G R Delany, Mrs J L King, J King, Mrs S M Rush, P B Jens, A D Cookes, P A Vial & Blackers Racing (Mgr: J L Batten) Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 8 at Kembla Grange Prov Cl1 on June 21 over 1400m, 7 len behind Butterfly Style carrying 58kg at $8. Second run from a spell second last of 9 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on July 20 over 1500m, 6 len behind Cash Me with 56kg at $26. Hasn’t won for a long time and others rate better. |
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MAMA JOY
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Salter Pastoral Company (Mgr: R C Salter) Third-up today. First-up eased back early on 5th of 7 at Wyong Super Mdn on July 5 over 1350m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Outta Line carrying 56kg at $10. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Kembla Grange Super Mdn-Sw July 17 over 1600m defeating Valentiago carrying 57kg at $9. Rates highly. Heading the right way and should measure up again. |
12 KEAGAN LATHAM |
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SCOTTISH PEARL
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Darby Racing, G R Allen, P M Chilton, Sarge & Friends Two, D A Gingell, M A Grant, Knuckleheads Racing, S C Lamont, T A Mesite, Mrs C A Read, S J Read, J R Saltmarsh, C Smith, D Wilden-Constantin, Darby Racing Pearl of the Night & Azzurri Tiger Racing First-up. Finished off last preparation won by 1.5 len Nowra Cl1-Sw December 31 over 2200m defeating Dalio carrying 55kg at $1.95. First up last campaign fifth of 10 at Kembla Grange F&M Mdn October 12 over 1500m, 7 len behind Dame Commander carrying 58kg at $19. Prefer to see how she returns. |
5 C REITH |
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THINK ROMANCE
LEE & CHERIE CURTIS 5YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG Ms C E Curtis, A R Davison, M J Stapleton, A A Nocera, Mrs M G Smith, Kelly Family Racing & Mrs J V Davison Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on June 26 over 1500m, 2.25 len behind Heaven Bound carrying 55.5kg at $51. Second run from a spell 6th of 11 at Grafton 4yo+ Cl2 on July 16 over 1600m, 5 len behind Caracoron with 55.5kg at $4.80. Likely improver who looks hard to beat. |
6 ROBBIE DOWNEY |
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BLACK BUGATTI
GARY PORTELLI 4YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG Mrs M Portelli, Punchin Above , Mrs L Goldspink-Lord, Mrs L A Alder, M and M, Mrs M A Dean, Mrs M E Donaldson, Mrs K M Duvall, Mrs J Ellis, Ms M B Kayes, Mrs S Leonard, Mrs M A Macaulay, Mrs C McKenna, Ms J McLellan, Ms K L Salisbury, Mrs C Tamassy, Mrs P M Yeo & Mrs L A Morton Racing well recently. Last start 2nd of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on July 12 over 1850m, slow going 2 len behind Happiness with 55kg at $2.60. Before that took up a position near the tail 2nd of 10 at Hawkesbury Mdn on June 17 over 1800m, slow going long-neck behind Malbork Castle carrying 55.5kg at $7.50. Likely to hold the good form and play a major role again. |
6 CORIAH KEATINGS |
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NORTH TERRACE
EDWARD CUMMINGS 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG E A Cummings, A D Stanley, L McDonald, J M O'Driscoll, J K Sheather, Mrs K P Sheather & P Koutouzis Second run back. First-up after seven months 4th of 11 at this track Prov Mdn on July 15 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Ngunnawal with 58kg at $4. Previously second-up 6th of 13 at Hawkesbury Mdn-Sw on December 8 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind War Star carrying 59kg at $16. Looking to others for the winner. |
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WALK LIKE A MAN
CIARON MAHER 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG A Illes, Ms R A Illes & S W Illes Last start 4th of 10 at Gosford Super Mdn-Sw on July 10 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Steel Rain with 57.5kg at $4. The race before that 5th of 10 at Kembla Grange Super Mdn-Sw on June 21 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Prince Harrison with 59kg at $5. Better effort last start but others preferred. |
17 LOUISE DAY |
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LUNA CRUISER
JAY HOPKINS 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG Dr H C Hopkins Last start from last on the turn 6th of 8 at Wyong Mdn on July 24 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Omaha Sand carrying 53kg at $16. The run before that 6th of 11 at this track Prov Mdn on July 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Ngunnawal with 55kg at $31. Prefer to see her back in form. |
1 MITCH STAPLEFORD |
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SEPTIMUS
MATTHEW SMITH 4YO GREY GELDING 56.0KG Think Big Stud (Mgr: D G Ramage), J E Carter, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, Ms B J Evans, A B House, A Sharp, G J P Van Ameyden, S Reid, Ms J Seaton, D M Toohey, H G Toohey, Mrs J Toohey & Mrs T Toohey Lining up for just third start. At debut, second last of 10 at Kembla Grange Super Mdn-Sw on June 21 over 1400m, 10 len behind Prince Harrison carrying 59kg at $15. Last start 8th of 10 at Gosford Super Mdn-Sw on July 10 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Steel Rain with 59kg at $71. Doubt he will trouble these. |
5 C LEVER |
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ALWAYS SHINING
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT 4YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG Y Bhoola, P McCarroll, Mrs M N Annetts, Miss J Daw, S McCarroll, A D Bowler, C W Kwok, R D Mackay & C J Henderson Second-up. First-up after a year ran last in a small field at this track Mdn-Sw on June 28 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Le Troisir carrying 59kg at $20. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at Wyong 2&3yo Mdn-Sw on July 20 2024 over 1600m, slow going 14 len behind Laspirit Deeler with 56kg at $6. Expecting him to kick on with that first run out of the way. |
7 JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE |
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