Newcastle 01 Apr 2025
GOING: H(8)
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A- PLUS CONTRACTING & POLY WELDING PROVINCIAL CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1250m Track: HVY8 Rain (Max: 23) Rail: +9m Entire. |
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Strong tempo assured with Lutetia and Exceedaqa leading the way over Divine Bene. LUTETIA (1) all three runs in town have been excellent this prep and she finds her race in this weaker contest. Chased right to the line when second to Battle Hymn over 1200m at Canterbury. Fitted with a tick over trial since at Muswellbrook and looks too good for these. PIPERITA (2) enjoyed getting her toe into the heavy (8) conditions on resumption when a soft winner over 1300m at Wyong. Clearly come back well and looks set for a good prep. CHANNELLING (3) comes out of a decent race after shedding her maiden tag when scoring over 1400m at Kembla Grange. Maps well again with the claim and can add value to the exotics. DIVINE BENE (4) first-up after nine months scored a slick win as fav over 1150m at Beaumont (Newcastle) on a heavy track. Big drop in weight with the claim and gets his chance again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Lutetia to win.
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LUTETIA
KRIS LEES 3YO BAY FILLY 58.0KG Coolmore (Mgr T V Magnier) Recent form sound. Returns from a 32-day let-up. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Canterbury 3yo Bm64 on February 28 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Battle Hymn with 57.5kg at $7.50. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Canterbury 3yo Bm64 on February 14 over 1250m, slow going head behind Island Dec carrying 57kg at $6. Went close last time. Has ability and finds her race today. |
5 A GIBBONS |
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| 2 | 47x1 |
PIPERITA
SARA RYAN 3YO BROWN FILLY 57.0KG Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng) Second run back. First-up after seven months favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 0.7 len at Wyong Mid Mdn March 12 over 1300m in heavy going defeating Empusa with 55.5kg at $1.70. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Warwick Farm Super 3yo Mdn on September 4 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind El Castello with 54kg at $41. Still has scope for improvement and is sure to measure up. |
6 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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| 3 | 74x21 |
CHANNELLING
EDWARD O'ROURKE 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG E O'Rourke, G Payne, M T Mackney, R Cronin, C Baitz, P R P C Racing (Mgr: D Falvey), S M Layton & Dr G Baitz Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 8 at Hawkesbury Mid 3yo Mdn on February 20 over 1300m, nose behind Inspired Star carrying 55.5kg at $5.50. Second-up favourite; won by a head at Kembla Grange Prov Mdn-Sw March 14 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Jason Darren with 56.5kg at $1.85. Hard fit now and gets weight relief with the claim. |
2 ZAC WADICK |
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| 4 | 220x1 |
DIVINE BENE
ADAM DUGGAN 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG It's Not Easy (Mgr: L A Salvador), D R Ridge, P M O'Shea, K Martin, A J Russell, D King, D Lom, E T Avramides, Mrs V King, G Giles, L Hodge, S A Foster, D E Atkinson, C Ferrari, C Parke & T A Cooper Second-up. First-up after nine months favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 len at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cge Mdn-Sw March 24 over 1150m on a heavy track defeating The Piccolino with 59kg at $2.45. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 8th of 11 at Wyong Mdn on April 11 over 1000m, 7 len behind Keysborough carrying 58kg at $19. Has a good record and stays in the mix. |
1 MILLIE THOMPSON |
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MERCANTILIST
SARA RYAN 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng) Claiming her maiden victory on debut; favourite; won by a neck at Gosford Mid Mdn March 15 over 1200m in soft going defeating Winning Rulet carrying 57kg at $1.70. Likely to be popular with punters and looks very tough to beat again. |
5 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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EXCEEDAQA
KRIS LEES 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Australian Bloodstock No 2, NMC Racing, J M Carter, Mrs J E Becker, MKG, Saxodi, N B Whatmore, PAC Racing, A White, The Bow Pair, Loftus Park, T P Johns, D N Sparks, P Hughes, Mugathree Racing, M 2 K L D Racing, Saddaqa, Ursino Racing, Nine Holes Racing & GSP Battlers First-up. Finished off last preparation third of 11 at Scone Bm58 October 25 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind King's Duty with 56kg at $6.50. First up last campaign second of 7 at Tuncurry Mdn-Sw August 9 over 1005m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Lulo Rose with 55kg at $3.30. No shock to see her surprise fresh. |
3 LOUISE DAY |
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GEEWIZ JOHNNY
GREGORY MCFARLANE 6YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG J B Chaloner, Mrs G R Chaloner, S J Chaloner, G R Bovis, V J Bovis, R Karmel, C & S (Mgr: S M Madden), L A Dunn, Mrs P D Dunn, M J Slattery, Mrs D L Muddle & G S McFarlane Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Gosford Cl1 on March 15 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Mamushka carrying 56kg at $26. The race before that eased back early on 7th of 10 at Gosford Mid Bm64 on February 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Artiebett carrying 55kg at $61. Might struggle again. |
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HOO HAA
MARK CROSS 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Mrs A Cross Comes off a 42 day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 10 at this track Mid Cl1 on February 18 over 1400m, 4 len behind My Phar Lady with 53kg at $19. Before that won by a head at this track Prov 4yo+ Mdn-Sw January 21 over 1300m defeating Sunset Park carrying 55.5kg at $13. Has ability but others are better placed. |
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MARAMOTI
TANYA RANDELL 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG M T Ollerton Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 9 at Tuncurry Bm50 on March 1 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Robarge with 59kg at $4.20. The race before that 4th of 7 at Taree Cl1 on February 9 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Pelette with 57kg at $15. Will not find this easy. Looks one of the long shots. |
7 BENJAMIN OSMOND |
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SAK THE WRITER
STEPHEN O'HALLORAN 3YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG C T Hay, P M O'Shea, C Q Henry, Z G Weekes, Short N Sasse (Mgr: Mrs F Heaton), GAP (Mgr: M Goodwin), A Raper, P W Porter, L Vizza, K L Mutton, R Fraser, The Wood Family (Mgr: R A Wood), P Bova, A J Villella, V Ognenovski, Ms P Farmer, M J Douglass & D Laird Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 7th of 9 at Kembla Grange Super Mdn on September 14 over 1200m, 7 len behind The Deal with 56.5kg at $41. Hard to recommend with any confidence |
4 OLIVIA CHAMBERS |
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VALENTINO PRINCE
PAUL PERRY 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs C L Perry Most recently 3rd in a small field at this track Prov Cl1 on March 20 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Presides carrying 53.5kg at $20. The race before that eased back early on 6th of 10 at Gosford Bm64 on February 22 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Stratafy carrying 52kg at $61. Not far away last start. Minor money hope. |
8 ANNA ROPER |
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