Newcastle   09 May 2025
 
GOING: F

JOHN TAYLOR MEMORIAL 2030m

Track: FAST   Rain (Max: 18)    

NEON TIGER (9) made it two wins from the past four outings at his latest appearance over 1720m at Melton, scoring by a head after taking the lead a fair way from home. Should enjoy a nice smother from this draw and will be looking for a split at some stage. Stepping up a level this time but he is capable of making it consecutive wins. APACHE BART (8) finished sixth at Menangle two runs ago before finishing seventh at his latest appearance over 2030m at this track, beaten 19 metres. The driver has some work to do from this wide starting position but rates a leading hope if things go his way. SIR CANDY CLOUD (10) was responsible for a better effort last time out when runner-up over 1609m here. Should run another big race. GOODTIME MIKI (2) is next best and gets every chance from a favourable draw.
1 76505 EYES BEEN PATIENT
B L PRINGLE
5YO  BAY  HORSE
S G Pringle
Didn't do much at the last run, 5th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 9th-12.44 beaten 8 m by Bettor Be Lucky (1:56.40) in NR 34 to 37 on April 28 at $23. Before that was well back in the run when 10th (Fr6) over 1609m after being wide early at this track beaten 30 m by Freedom Art (1:54.00) in NR up to 47 on April 11 at $81. Has the job ahead.
Fr1
B L PRINGLE
DARK BLUE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES & SLEEVES
2 60847 GOODTIME MIKI
LACHLAN PROTHERO
5YO  BAY  HORSE
S L Prothero, J R Kennedy, L E Wallace
Last start 7th (Sr1) over 1720m at Penrith was 5th-8.06 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Jus Bling It (2:08.00) in NR up to 47 on May 1 at $26. Before that, 4th (Sr2) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, at the bell was 8th-9.8 beaten 6 m by The Lurker (2:08.30) in NR 35 to 39 on April 15 at $2.70. Closer draw this time so worth another chance.
Fr2
Z R FITZPATRICK
ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE DIAMONDS, WHITE SLEEVES
3 69574 JUSTAWARRIOR
M L OSBORN
5YO  B/BR  GELDING
D M Latter, M L Osborn
Surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr2) over 2160m after showing early pace at Narrabri, at the bell was 3rd-4.7m on the pegs beaten 7 m by Lucky Beach Boy (2:41.70) in NR 45 to 55 on April 20 at $7.50. Before that was well back in the run when 7th (Fr6) over 1609m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track, at the bell was 8th-12.4m 2WWC beaten 9 m by Shadow Eclipse (1:57.30) in NR up to 46 on April 7 at $34. Needs to do more. In the mix.
Fr3
D J MORGAN
GREEN, YELLOW DIAMOND, PINK SLEEVES
4 84579 MAJOR DOODLE
P A BOURKE
7YO  BAY  GELDING
P Downing
Didn't do much at the last run, 9th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Freedom Art (1:54.00) in NR up to 47 on April 11 at $41. Before that 7th (Fr3) over 2030m at this track beaten 25 m by Louigi (2:28.00) in NR up to 47 on April 4 at $41. This looks far too tough.
Fr4
J P GALLAGHER
PINK & YELLOW, GREY PD SWIRL, GREY SLEEVES
5 55x06 SEE THE DREAM
KERRYANN MORRIS
3YO  BAY  FILLY
P G Campbell, A M Campbell
Didn't do much at the last run, was well back in the run when 6th (Fr6) over 2030m at this track was 7th-11.9m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 11 m by Drakaina (2:29.10) in NR up to 47 on April 25 at $21. Before that 10th (Sr2) over 1720m at Penrith, beaten 25 m by Lockitineddy (2:05.00) in 3yo NR up to 55 on April 10 at $9.50. Could progress.
Fr5
R P MORRIS
RED, BLUE STARS & SLEEVES, RED CUFFS
6 96563 MYSTICAL SUNSHINE
R A ATKINS
5YO  BAY  GELDING
Atkins Racing (Mgr: R A Atkins)
Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track beaten 21 m by War Western (1:56.20) in NR 38 to 39 on April 28 at $5. Decent effort last start. Place best.
Fr6
R A ATKINS
BLACK, PURPLE DIAMOND
7 45907 JACQUELINE ROSE
SIMON BIGENI JNR
5YO  BAY  MARE
B J Sultana
Last start 7th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 6th-11.8m on the pegs beaten 13 m by Petes Crunch Time (1:53.50) in NR up to 52 on April 25 at $26. At the run before 10th (Fr6) over 1720m after racing wide at Penrith, beaten 30 m by Stellina (2:05.30) in NR up to 55 M on April 3 at $26. Each way.
Fr7
K J BIGENI
BLACK & WHITE STRIPES, DARK BLUE SLEEVES
8 8167 APACHE BART
SEATON GRIMA
4YO  BAY  HORSE
D A Dopper
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr6) over 2030m at this track beaten 19 m by Eye Can Try (2:29.60) in NR up to 53 on May 2 at $7. The run prior 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at Menangle was 3rd-12m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 11 m by Valiente Hanover (1:54.50) in 13yo+ LTW Also eligible 3yo+ NR50 on April 22 at $3.90. Is better than that and capable of taking this out.
Fr8
S M GRIMA
RED, BLUE BRACES & YOKE WITH WHITE STARS, BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS
9 31631 NEON TIGER
ADAM RUGGARI
3YO  BAY  GELDING
A J Van Der Berg
Last start won by a head when quickly away, (Fr4) at Melton (2:04.20) beating Oceanique in NR 43 to 49 on April 25 at $3.80 at the bell was leading 1.1m on the pegs. Top chance.
Sr1
J A CALLAGHAN
BLACK WITH YELLOW BRACES & DIAMONDS, RED TRIM, YELLOW & BLACK SLEEVES WITH "JC" INITIALS & RED TRIM
10 42242 SIR CANDY CLOUD
GRACE PANELLA
4YO  BROWN  GELDING
S N Brown, G S Brown
Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing fourth behind Drakaina at this track over 2030m in a NR up to 47 on April 25 at $8. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind A Vapar Storm at this track over 1609m in a NR 40 to 42 on April 28 at $3. One of the primary contenders.
Sr2
G A PANELLA
ROYAL BLUE, EMERALD GREEN FLEUR DE LIS, WHITE SLEEVES, EMERALD GREEN STRIPE