Newcastle 11 Jul 2026
GOING: S(7)
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HBCF CUP 2YO MAIDEN HANDICAP 1200m Track: SOFT 6 Clouds (Max: 19) Rail: True. |
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Tricky one to map with a number of debutants but over this trip there is good speed anticipated. SKYSTONE (7) started at $2.60 but was a shade disappointing on debut last time out over 1000m at Hawkesbury. Trialled since and may need this longer trip so worth another chance. I'M RELEVANT (6) was handy on the corner but raced greenly and dropped out on debut recently over 1100m in town. Better for that experience and deserves another chance. Debutante TOUCH OF CHARM (13) won a recent Scone trial in good style. In a strong yard and from the inside alley should get every chance. The Waller-trained ELSTEAD (9) lines up for the first time. Recent Rosehill trial winner who looks to have her share of ability. SUGGESTED PLAY: Skystone to win.
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KING OF THE TOP
GERALD RYAN & STERLING ALEXIOU 2YO CHESTNUT COLT 58.0KG RSS K9 (Mgr: K Kawakami) & Knine Inc. (Mgr: H Tabata) At debut, came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Gosford 2yo Mdn-Sw on June 18 over 1100m, on heavy track; 1.2 len behind Cosmo Girl carrying 57kg at $9. Big chance with that race experience to prove invaluable. |
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OCEANIC
PETER SNOWDEN 2YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Newgate Bloodstock, China Horse Club Racing, Newgate S F, Horse Ventures, Trilogy, Carpe Diem, GW Holdings, Grant Bloodstock, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd, Nick Vass Bloodstock, Aston Bloodstock, Aristia Park Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Corumbene Stud Pty Ltd, Serenor Holdings, Nocab & Sheralee Racing First starter by Stay Inside out of Ocean Deep purchased for AUD $ 675,000 (Magic Millions 2025 Gold Coast Yearling Sale). Comfortably held in both trials. Doubt he will make an impression. |
3 RORY HUTCHINGS |
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OZZBOURNE
BJORN BAKER 2YO BAY COLT 58.0KG S Darby, Beau River Racing (Mgr: B Feltham), S Ducat, D Dyson, J Forrest, G Koutroumbas, C Koutroumbas, A Murtagh, J Neilsen, M Smith, No More Tears 23 (Mgr: S Darby), L Caminiti, S Davoren, D Deeth, Mrs T Deeth, M Gordon, I Mathieson, P Neeson, Mrs T Neeson & Bowandsmith Racing (Mgr: W Bow) Colt by Zoustar facing the starter for the first time. Runner-up in a Randwick trial over 740m on July 3. Happy to consider if there is market confidence. |
5 BEN LOOKER |
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PACIFIC TITAN
CHRIS WALLER 3YO BAY COLT 58.0KG Go Bloodstock Australia (Mgr: Sir O G Glenn) & Fairway Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J Camilleri) First starter by Frankel out of California Zimbol. Unplaced in both trials. Looks safely held. |
13 A GIBBONS |
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SOLID HEART
CHRIS WALLER 2YO BAY COLT 58.0KG S Gao First starter by Snitzel out of Diademe purchased for AUD $ 360,000 (Magic Millions 2025 Gold Coast Horses In Training Sale). Placed in the latest trial. Watch for any market moves. |
8 J PENZA |
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I'M RELEVANT
JOHN P THOMPSON 2YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Neville Begg & Partners (Mgr: N C Begg OAM) Jumped at long odds at debut, ran second last of 7 at Warwick Farm 2yo C&G Osc on June 24 over 1100m, slow going 4.5 len behind Omolong with 57kg at $26. Expected to do far better this time. Among the leading chances in this easier race. |
4 KEAGAN LATHAM |
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SKYSTONE
TOM CHARLTON 2YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Laurel Oak Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: L J Mihalyka), Kiamala Racing (Mgr: A D Jolley), M G Houston, S C Cook, Ms R Ridley, C Russell, Rock n a Hard Place, D J Hines, Mrs J M Hughes, P G O'Toole, La Botte, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, G Seto, J J Temesvary, Mrs S Tilbury, D J Tilbury & Laurel Oak Oregon Was well-supported at debut, eased back early on 5th of 7 at Hawkesbury Mdn-Sw on June 23 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Internal Affairs with 56.5kg at $2.60. Runner-up in a Randwick trial over 1045m on July 3. Will be there at the business end. |
11 JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE |
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ALLNATT
CHRIS WALLER 2YO BR/BL FILLY 56.0KG Woppitt Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs D N Kepitis) First starter by Wootton Bassett out of Love Triangle purchased for AUD $ 550,000 (Inglis 2025 Australian Easter Yearling Sale). Well held in a recent Warwick Farm trial. See what the market says. |
6 A LAYT |
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ELSTEAD
CHRIS WALLER 2YO B/BR FILLY 56.0KG Ingham Racing (Mgr: Ms L J Ingham) Two-year-old filly making debut by Wootton Bassett out of Dancing Gidget. From top stable. Won a trial over 900m at Rosehill on June 30. Expect a bold showing. |
10 LEE MAGORRIAN |
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EMIRATE STAR
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 2YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Yarramalong Stud (Mgr: W R L Foster), M C Prime, R W Gamble, Mrs S J Gamble, W M Jago, M S Spangler, L J Hofmann, M T White, Oodles of Ants Racing (Mgr: B R Turville) & M W Berridge Filly by Bivouac facing the starter for the first time. Runner-up in a Scone trial over 1000m on July 1. No surprise if she performed well. |
9 D DILLON |
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MINKS CRESENDO
RICHARD LITT 2YO BROWN FILLY 56.0KG J Jang First starter. Two-year-old filly by Captivant out of Minks Music. Unplaced in recent trials and looks safely held. |
7 LOUIS-PHILIPPE BEUZELIN |
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SHE CAN PARTY
MICHAEL FREEDMAN 2YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas), Miss K Raphie, TFI (Mgr: M King), D Zame, G Zame, D J Humphreys, J W Lyons & Mrs R M Laffey Two-year-old filly making debut by Proisir out of All Can Party. Purchased for NZD $ 560,000 (NZB 2025 Karaka - Book 1). Fourth over 1000m in a Hawkesbury trial on June 29. Worth watching for any market moves. |
11 RORY HUTCHINGS |
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TOUCH OF CHARM
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 2YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG C E Holt, S J Maybury, Farah Racing (Mgr: Mrs J L Farah), N Lillie, Mrs J Lillie, D Genova, W Entwistle, R G Kretschmar, Mrs L I V Holt, P La Torraca, A La Torraca, B Crouch, Peake Racing (Mgr: P N Edwards) & Archibald Racing (Mgr: R K Archibald) Filly by Per Incanto facing the starter for the first time. Won a Scone trial over 1000m on July 1. Looks set for a bright start to her career. |
1 M BELL |
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YANA
JOHN SARGENT 2YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG J G Sargent, J Coleman, D Carter, Mrs S Carter, Miss P H Reid, S P Dignan, Hi Viz Racing (Mgr: J A Coleman), I L Wall, P Warner, Miss D J Laird, D J Southwood, J A Young, Miss L J Sargent, Mrs S A Sargent & J W L Sargent Two-year-old filly (Yes Yes Yes - Frontalis) will no doubt benefit from the three trials prior to her debut today. Was third in a Hawkesbury barrier trial over 1000m on June 29. SCRATCHED. |
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SOMERFORD
BRAD WIDDUP 2YO B/BR FILLY 56.0KG Mulberry (Mgr: L Sheridan) Resumes from a spell after only one run when 6th of 8 at Canberra Opalpreview on February 20 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Music Time with 54.5kg at $10. Should do better this time. |
2 C REITH |
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BRUTAL AMBUSH
DAMIEN SMITH 2YO BAY COLT 56.0KG Mrs R A Howson & Miss M Ridley Jumped at big odds at debut, ran second last of 10 at Tamworth 2yo Hcp on June 26 over 1000m, slow going 11 len behind Write Me A Letter with 57kg at $26. Needs to improve sharply. |
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