Newcastle   25 Apr 2025
 
GOING: F

SHARP OFFICE PACE 1609m

Track: FAST   Rain (Max: 22)    

PETES CRUNCH TIME (4) scored a decisive win last time out over 1609m at this track, getting home by 21 metres in an emphatic display. Big chance in this comparable race. LACHIES IDEAL (3) finished runner-up last time out, beaten 2 metres, in a nice return to form at this circuit over 1609m. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw and his recent efforts are good enough to put him right in the finish. CRUSADER MISS (2) disappointed last time when seventh over 1720m at Penrith. Can make amends from the low draw. THE COUNTY SHERIFF (5) must be respected after scoring last start by a nose at Penrith over 1720m. In the mix.
1 74590 JACQUELINE ROSE
SIMON JNR BIGENI
5YO  BAY  MARE
B J Sultana
Well-beaten 22 days ago at Penrith over 1720m, before that 9th (Fr1) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 5th-8.21 beaten 13 m by Maria Allegonda (1:53.60) in NR up to 75 M on March 22 at $81. Prefer others.
Fr1
K J BIGENI
BLACK & WHITE STRIPES, DARK BLUE SLEEVES
2 36937 CRUSADER MISS
RICKIE ALCHIN
3YO  BAY  FILLY
Alf La Spina Pty Ltd, as trustee for Alf La Spina Family Trust (Mgr: A La Spina)
Last start was seventh after a quick start, behind Honolulu Princess at Penrith over 1720m in a NR up to 58 M on April 17 at $8. Raced better the start before that with a good run when 3rd (Sr4) over 1720m at Penrith, at the bell was leading 0.28 beaten 3.5 m by Lockitineddy (2:05.00) in 3yo NR up to 55 on April 10 at $4.60. Better than the last run suggests; set to make amends.
Fr2
A R DELOSA
WHITE, BLUE YOKE & WAISTBAND, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE & GOLD STRIPE, BLUE CUFFS
3 1x062 LACHIES IDEAL
G A HARDING
5YO  BROWN  HORSE
G A Harding, M G Harding
Two back was sixth behind Ideal Redemption at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 52 on April 7 at $51. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2 m finishing second behind Mister Poverty at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 48 on April 19 at $8.50. Leading player.
Fr3
C J FORMOSA
DARK BLUE, ORANGE STARS & SLEEVES
4 40581 PETES CRUNCH TIME
KERRYANN MORRIS
3YO  BAY  COLT
P Kohlsdorf
Last start posted a big 21 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr1) at this track (1:52.90) beating Sir Candy Cloud in NR up to 48 on April 19 at $1.25. In form and should feature in the finish again.
Fr4
R P MORRIS
BLACK BODY & SLEEVES, PINK PACING FOR PINK LOGO ON BODY, WHITE HYLAND LOGO ON SLEEVES
5 12581 THE COUNTY SHERIFF
DYLAN XERRI
3YO  BAY  GELDING
G Munday, B R Munday, C Munday, G J Harris
Last start won by a nose when quickly away, (Fr6) at Penrith (2:06.50) beating Tiger Eupheme in NR up to 45 on April 17 at $7.50 at the bell was leading 3.4. Can make his presence felt.
Fr5
BAILEY MCDONOUGH
BLACK, WHITE TRIM, WHITE COLLAR, RED TRIM, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE CUFFS, RED TRIM, WHITE INITIAL "M"
6 58854 HES GOT THE LOOK
C J DAVIES
5YO  BROWN  GELDING
T J Davies, J A Davies
4th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track beaten 8 m by Longnwindingroad (1:52.60) in NR up to 52 on April 4 at $31. Before that was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 7th-21.7m on the pegs beaten 10 m by Sinbinned (1:54.60) in NR 47 to 50 on March 17 at $8.50. Each way.
Fr6
J P GALLAGHER
BLUE WITH GREEN YOKE, GREEN BRACES, GREEN WAISTBAND, WHITE DIAMONDS, BLUE SLEEVES WITH GREEN CUFFS
7 53194 LOUIGI
G J SPENCER
6YO  BAY  HORSE
D J Spencer
Last start 4th (Sr2) over 2030m at this track beaten 9 m by Dance With Carmer (2:27.90) in NR up to 53 on April 19 at $19. Two runs back then managed to finish ninth over 1609m at this track last start. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Fr7
D J SPENCER
BLACK, LIGHT BLUE STARS & SLEEVES
8 45583 BETTOR CHEER
KEITH MCDEED
5YO  BROWN  GELDING
A McColl, E J McColl
Two back was eighth after being driven well back, behind Matt Gregors Boy at this track over 2030m in a NR up to 57 on April 11 at $71. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing third behind You Cannot Hide at Tamworth over 1609m in a NR up to 50 on April 17 at $3.10. Can improve. Exotic chance.
Fr8
J L CONEY
BLACK, RED SHIELD WITH GOLD "LJG" INITIALS, BLACK SLEEVES, GOLD AND RED STARS
9 23561 MISTER POVERTY
C J BOURKE
5YO  BAY  GELDING
A C Bourke
Last start won by 2 m (Fr3) at this track (1:54.40) beating Lachies Ideal in NR up to 48 on April 19 at $6. Consider.
Sr1
A C BOURKE
ROYAL BLUE, BLACK/WHITE FLOWER MOTIF WITH BLACK HORSESHOE, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES B/W FLOWER MOTIF
10 16594 IMLIKA
DARREN ELDER
5YO  BAY  MARE
N R Elder, S L Simpson, E N Elder
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1980m at Tamworth, at the bell was 3rd-4.1m on the pegs beaten 9 m by Allsopp (2:24.30) in NR up to 55 on March 20 at $10. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track was 8th-15.5m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 11 m by Major Memphis (1:54.40) in NR up to 53 on March 13 at $19. Prefer others in this contest.
Sr2
B D ELDER
BLUE WITH YELLOW YOKE, YELLOW BRACES & 3 BLUE STARS, BLUE SLEEVES WITH GOLD CUFFS