Newcastle 23 Apr 2025
GOING: H(8)
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A-PLUS CONTRACTING & POLY WELDING MIDWAY MAIDEN HANDICAP 1400m Track: HVY8 Rain (Max: 21) Rail: True 400m-W/Post; +2m Remainder. |
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A lack of early speed leaves it open for Contraction to run them along. CALTSAR (1) Calyx gelding from Red Tsarina on debut for the Nathan Doyle yard. Trained on the track and looks the one to beat after impressing in two sharp trial victories. Gets every chance from the low draw. NAVY PIER (3) failed to finish off with them on debut when fourth over 1150m at Beaumont (Newcastle) on March 24. Kept fresh and looks well placed with Stanley's 3kg claim. Respect. BACKWARD GLANCE (8) third up for this and can can improve further after running third over 1000m at Port Macquarie. Extra trip helps and not without each way claims. PROCLIVITY (2) is a gelding by All Too Hard from the stakes-winner Rendzina on debut for the Clarry Conners camp. Placed in his latest trial and gets his chance from the low draw. Lugging bit and the winkers go on. Keep safe SUGGESTED PLAY: Caltsar to win.
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CALTSAR
NATHAN DOYLE 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L G Murrell), A Charlton, N D Riley, S J Vincent, D B Campbell, D Lay, D A Simpson, Alianya Racing (Mgr: Mrs A J Kingmohr), M V Bolam, F B Tan, R D Moore, T Stoddard, Chuckasickie Race Club, H M S Trident, D Lowe, A R Taylor, TOMDOH , J Lovett & Hybrid Thoroughbreds Gelding by Calyx facing the starter for the first time. Won trial at Newcastle over 920m on April 2. In leading provincial yard and expected to go close. |
2 ASHLEY MORGAN |
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PROCLIVITY
CLARRY CONNERS 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG G Harvey Three-year-old gelding making debut by All Too Hard out of Rendzina. Was third in a Warwick Farm trial over 1200m on April 7. Well drawn and must be kept safe. |
1 AARON BULLOCK |
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NAVY PIER
DAVID ATKINS 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG M R Chidgey Was well-supported at debut, 4th of 7 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cge Mdn-Sw on March 24 over 1150m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Divine Bene with 58.5kg at $2.90. Further improved now. |
8 WILLIAM A STANLEY |
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RHEGION
GERALD RYAN & STERLING ALEXIOU 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Ryan & Alexiou Racing (Mgr: G A Ryan), J M Ryan, M H Wood, Mrs M E Wood, P B Mcnamee, Ms T L Arnott, C Moore, C Butler, A Mavrelis, P J McNamee & L P Mcnamee Third race start. First start ran last of 7 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Mdn on May 18 over 1200m, on heavy track; 16 len behind Kerguelen with 56.5kg at $7. Went for a spell before returning held ground to the line 3rd of 13 at Muswellbrook Super Mdn-Sw on March 28 over 1280m, 2.5 len behind Dealt carrying 58.5kg at $2.70. Further improved and expected to go close. |
5 R JONES |
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SAVANNA GOLDEN BOY
DANIEL ROBINSON 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG D L Blumberg, Mrs D A Paterson, G J Harvison, Ms K West, Mrs J A Finlay, J Finlay, D P Robinson, D S Paterson & Mrs T L Franey Back after a long spell. Finished off last preparation 6th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on October 1 over 900m, slow going 10 len behind Force Red with 59kg at $151. When resuming last campaign 12th of 14 at Hawkesbury Prov Mdn on May 23 over 1300m, 12 len behind Odegaard with 59kg at $101. Finished fifth in a Rosehill trial over 1030m on April 11. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
7 WINONA COSTIN |
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BOHEMIAN ART
NATHAN DOYLE 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Hollymount Stud (Mgr: M B Sandblom) & Newgate Bloodstock (Mgr: H A Field) Three-year-old filly making debut by Deep Field out of Your Life Style. Was second in a 1000m barrier trial on April 16 at Newcastle. Expected to run well. |
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GARINION RIGH
JOHN P THOMPSON 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Sona Thoroughbreds (Mgr: K Pitstock) Was a huge price at debut, second last of 9 at Hawkesbury Super Mdn on April 5 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Nymphadora carrying 55kg at $101. Others look better prospects. |
5 ALYSHA COLLETT |
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BACKWARD GLANCE
PAUL PERRY 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG P Perry Newton Thoroughbreds Racing (Mgr: H F Newton Third-up today. First-up 4th in a small field at Port Macquarie F&M Mdn-Sw on March 3 over 1106m, 5.5 len behind Miss Capitale carrying 57.5kg at $19. Second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at Port Macquarie Mdn on April 11 over 1000m, 6 len behind Cashaway Gold with 55kg at $26. Further improvement expected with the claim. |
3 ANNA ROPER |
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CONTRACTION
NICK MITCHELL 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Thommo's (Mgr: J L Thompson), Mrs P M Thompson, Ms R C Thompson, Ms A J Thompson & G Hilton At the latest run didn't do much in the run home; second last of 12 at Tamworth Mdn-Sw on April 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Makeawooturn carrying 59kg at $61. Before that 6th of 9 at Taree Mdn-Sw on March 17 over 1262m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Bonjour Madame with 59kg at $26. Will need to lift. |
6 J PENZA |
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CUP OF AMBITION
PAUL PERRY 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG P Perry & Newton Thoroughbreds Racing (Mgr: H F Newton) Most recently 6th of 10 at this track F&M Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1200m, 6 len behind Rose Of Dubai carrying 58kg at $17. The start before that second last of 8 at Taree Mdn-Sw on March 25 over 1614m, in the wet; 7 len behind Annoint carrying 57kg at $8.50. Slim place claims. |
4 REGAN BAYLISS |
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RAINSITPOURS
RODNEY BAILEY 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG C J Bailey Last start got back early 5th of 8 at Wyong Mid Mdn-Sw on April 17 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Famous One with 58.5kg at $151. The start before that 8th of 10 at Gosford Prov Mdn on March 27 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Oakfield Saturn carrying 57kg at $91. Happy to avoid. |
9 JENNY DUGGAN |
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