Newcastle 25 Aug 2026
GOING: G(4)
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SHARP OFFICE NEWCASTLE GOLD CUP SEPTEMBER 18 CG&E BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1350m Track: GOOD 4 Rail: True 400m-W/Post: +2m remainder. |
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Stallone and Onmalone to take up the running at a genuine tempo. STALLONE (2) returned from a lengthy spell with a determined on-pace win over 1400m at Illawarra Grange. Can offset the weight increase from the rails draw and can make it two on the bounce. EXTRA HEIGHTS (3) shapes as the main danger after he resumed in a strong contest with a respectable fifth over 1250m at Canterbury in BM72 grade. Lone win came second up and has the ability to overcome the awkward draw. GALACTIC FORCE (6) unlucky not to have a few more wins on the record and backs up quickly after he faded in the run when fourth over 1300m at Hawkesbury. Can get over from the gate and play a leading role. ONMALONE (5) frustrating gelding with just one win from his twelve starts. Knocked up late from the rails draw with a plugging fourth over 1200m at Gosford in this class. Respect. SUGGESTED PLAY: Stallone and Extra Heights look to be the two strongest contenders.
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SHARP SHOCK
RODNEY NORTHAM 7YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Rod Northam Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R Northam) & Ms R M Northam At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 in a Bm64 at Newcastle on August 13 over 1250m, 2.25 len behind Puerto Banus carrying 61.5kg at $51. The race before that ran second last of 12 in a Bm72 at Randwick Kensington on July 29 over 1300m, slow going 6 len behind Cosmeena with 58.5kg at $101. Needs to do more. Tricky assignment from the draw. |
11 R JONES |
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STALLONE
BJORN BAKER 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG S Darby, Bell River Thoroughbreds (Mgr: A Ferguson), R Bowman, Mrs S Clem, Coogee Old Boys (Mgr: W Hack), Miss J Hogno, Mrs M Hogno, R Hogno, G Katos, S Lewis, J Neilsen, D Smith, R Steen, Mrs J Steffensen, Mrs T Willis, Darby Racing Good Looking Mare, Miss P Holcombe, I Askew & M Lander Second-up today. Last start won by a neck at Illawarra Grange on July 30 over 1400m defeating Three Arrows with 59kg at $5. At only start last preparation ran second last of 8 in a 3&4yo Bm64 at Canterbury on December 19 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Cinsault with 59kg at $11. Back in great shape and will be tough to beat. |
1 K MCEVOY |
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EXTRA HEIGHTS
PETER SNOWDEN 4YO BAY HORSE 60.0KG Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), C H Madden, Just Fun Racing (Mgr: D C Halpin), Gee Racing (Mgr: A J Guarrera), Sheffield Racing (Mgr: R J Naylor), Davison Racing (Mgr: W B Davison), D W Russell & Cinco Star Racing (Mgr: D H B Giesemann) Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 9 in a Cg&E Bm72 at Canterbury on August 12 over 1250m, slow going 1.75 len behind Unstopabull carrying 56kg at $16. Previously second-up won by 1.75 len at Canterbury on January 16 over 1250m in soft going defeating Delicious Derek carrying 57.5kg at $2. Strips fitter and is sure to measure up. |
9 MITCH STAPLEFORD |
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SIZZLER
CRAIG CARMODY 7YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Ms K E Harding, Ms I Miller, C G B Miller, Mrs C M Johnstone, Mrs C J Mclean, Ms N S Summerhayes, M J Ferguson, Ms V Ferguson, Mrs M S Thornett, Mrs M Scott, C J Dawson, Ms V Green, A N Green, M H Lynch, P B Opie, A J Rochester, J W Kean, Ms D A Arnold, Ms L M Holmes & Dr M J Nelligan Second run back. First-up after six months ran on from midfield; 3rd of 15 in a Bm64 at Illawarra Grange on July 30 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Stallone carrying 58kg at $81. Previously second-up ran last of 10 in a Cg&E Bm78 at Randwick Kensington on October 8 over 1400m, 9 len behind Rock Empire carrying 55kg at $91. Sound return and can sneak into the minor money. |
8 C LEVER |
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ONMALONE
GERALD RYAN & STERLING ALEXIOU 4YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG J M Harrison Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 7 in a Cg&E Bm64 at Gosford on August 6 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Forest King carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. Before that 4th of 8 in a Cl1 at Kembla Grange on July 16 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Cuesta carrying 59kg at $5.50. Hard to fault if at his best. |
6 ANDREW ADKINS |
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GALACTIC FORCE
SARA RYAN 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), B B T Special Lie (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), C Croot, S Billingsly, Z Bozanich, T Airs, M C Bellingham, S D Burgess, Ladd's Bloodstock (Mgr: S Ladd), M J Mackie, C Petrolo, Ms C Sutherland, G J Thorpe, J Vawdon, C A Barber, W A Daly & G Hecke Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th of 10 in a Prov Cl1 at Hawkesbury on August 11 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Waerea with 57.5kg at $19. Before that 2nd in a small field in a Prov Cl1 at Wyong on July 23 over 1350m, slow going 0.7 len behind Mind Ya Bizz carrying 58kg at $31. Can atone. |
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NEED A MIRACLE
PAUL ISAAC 7YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG P J Isaac & J T Isaac Second run back. First-up after seven months ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.5 len at Scone on July 31 over 1200m defeating Time To Commit carrying 60kg at $8.50. Previously second-up eased back early on 7th of 10 in a Ctry Cl2 at Scone on August 25 over 1250m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Upwardly Mobile carrying 57.5kg at $15. Looks a big chance to add to the impressive recent run. Back in great order and not to be underestimated. |
10 JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE |
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ENSIGN PARKER
ALAN D SMITH 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG L Fairhall Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up raced on the pace when 3rd of 11 in a Bm58 at Scone on July 31 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Need A Miracle with 61kg at $14. Last start ran second last of 10 in a Bm58 at Dubbo on August 10 over 1120m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Frankie's Shout with 61kg at $4.40. Place preferred. |
4 JETT NEWMAN |
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FICTION SOCIETY
REBECCA DUNN 8YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG J P King Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 12 in a Cl3 at Grafton on July 12 over 1410m, 2.25 len behind Prestige Gundy with 55kg at $31. Last start ran last of 8 in a Bm66 at Scone on July 31 over 1700m, 18 len behind Ocean Tsunami with 57kg at $31. Not keen on his chances. |
2 WINONA COSTIN |
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DREYMON
ALAN D SMITH 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG A Smith At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 in a Cl2 at Dubbo on August 10 over 1420m, on rain affected going; 0.6 len behind Street Swagger with 54kg at $7. Before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 10 in a Ctry Cl2 at Scone on July 31 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind King Jerry carrying 54kg at $26. Tough task ahead this time. |
7 SIENNA GRIMA |
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WANDJAD
WAYNE WILKES 7YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG Ms J R Baker Second run back. Comes off a 46-day let-up. First-up after seven months got back early 7th of 12 in a Ctry Cl3 at Scone on July 10 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Occult with 55kg at $13. Previously second-up got back early 8th of 14 in a Highway-C3 at Rosehill on October 11 over 1500m, 4 len behind Adolphus with 54kg at $31. Has won second up before but this looks a bit rich. |
3 A GIBBONS |
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OCEAN SHORES
ALBERT O'HEARN 8YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs H M Watson, C J Herne, Miss K Hampton & Mrs V M Herne Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Scone Bm58 August 19 2025 over 1700m, soft track; 9 len behind Shoot'em Up carrying 55kg at $101. When resuming last campaign second last in a small field at Newcastle Prov Bm68 June 14 2025 over 1250m, in the wet; 12 len behind Oakfield Duke with 53kg at $91. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
5 MS MOLLY BOURKE |
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