Newcastle 09 Aug 2025
GOING: H(10)
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HENDERSON ADVOCATE BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1850m Track: Heavy 10 Rain (Max: 15) Rail: +4m Entire. |
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Scottish Pearl to take up the running with Swexan and In Summer close at hand. IN SUMMER (4) battled on as an unplaced favourite last start but all three runs from a spell have been honest. Consistent mare weighted to her best but overall form reads well for this. HAPPINESS (7) found his right race to win last start and that form line looks rock solid after the third horse won this week. Can kick on. Veteran DR EVIL (1) carries the grandstand but is better suited at this track and trip. Guaranteed a soft run throughout and is a tough old type. MAMA JOY (12) The change in gear did the trick when she ran on strongly to score her maiden win at Kembla Grange last time out. Makes plenty of appeal. SUGGESTED PLAY: In Summer on top.
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DR EVIL
JOHN STEINMETZ 9YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG J A Steinmetz, Mrs A V Steinmetz & M J Bellenger Last start 9th of 11 at Canterbury Bm72 on July 23 over 1900m, slow going 6 len behind Sly Boots carrying 58kg at $17. The race before that 4th of 11 at Canterbury Bm72 on July 9 over 1900m, on a wet track; 1.2 len behind Monarchs Brae with 58kg at $4.80. Certainly worth another chance. |
1 C LEVER |
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| 2 | 70656 |
SUNSOURCE
ROBERT QUINN 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG R P Quinn, H Maddock, P G Cullen, M Cannan, L Maddock, P L Brown, K V Snelgrove, One Of Many (Mgr: A Harding), B M Chidgey, M Nadalin, T A Donaldson, R Nadalin, P Hudson, Mrs K Hudson, Mrs TC Cullen & BH Lathiere Most recently 6th of 14 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on July 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Glad You Think So with 56.5kg at $21. The start before that got back early 5th of 8 at Randwick 3&4yo Bm78 on July 12 over 1800m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Aberlour with 53kg at $91. Prepared to risk him on current form. |
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THIS IS THE MOMENT
MITCHELL BEER 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG M D Beer, B Law, B Ciotti, C A Vraca, Mrs C Randalls, C Johnson, A J Meilak, G H Donlen, J Basile, J Ceglar, N Smulders, S Gallo, S Wade, T R Steinfort, Mrs P M Schloss, D J McGrath & Ms P A Mcgrath Last start 2nd of 7 at Moruya Bm82 on July 21 over 1660m, on a slow track; nose behind Stonecoat with 61kg at $2.90. The run before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Kembla Grange Bm68 on June 21 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Satness with 56kg at $6.50. Looks to be making up the numbers. |
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IN SUMMER
PAUL MESSARA & LEAH GAVRANICH 5YO BAY MARE 60.0KG Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara) & Planette Thoroughbred (Mgr: J Leaver) Most recently 6th of 12 at Randwick H'way Cl3sw on July 26 over 1800m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Full Of Sincerity carrying 57kg at $2.40. The race before that 3rd of 13 at Randwick H'way Cl3sw on July 12 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Pensativa with 57kg at $3.60. Expected to be in the finish. |
6 AARON BULLOCK |
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SUNSET PARK
BRAD WIDDUP 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 59.0KG Cross Park (Mgr: A Whittingham) Second run back. First-up after four months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Hawkesbury Mid Bm64 on July 20 over 1300m, 3 len behind Show County with 59.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up won by 1.3 len at Kembla Grange 4yo+ Mdn-Sw February 8 over 1600m defeating Irish Anthem with 57kg at $2.40. Rates highly and can do much better this time. |
3 MITCH STAPLEFORD |
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OAKFIELD MAMSELLE
KRIS LEES 6YO BAY MARE 59.0KG B Mackenzie Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resumes off a 37 day letup. Resuming 5th of 8 at Gosford Bm64 on June 12 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Covert Thinking carrying 58kg at $19. Second-up ran last of 11 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on July 3 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Oh Golly Gosh carrying 58.5kg at $61. Can't have on that form. |
9 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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HAPPINESS
CHRIS WALLER 4YO GREY GELDING 58.0KG YES Bloodstock (Mgr: B F Sokolski), A Kheir & Balmerino Racing Partnership (Mgr: J S Rosham) Most recently won by 2 len at this track Mdn-Sw July 12 over 1850m in soft going defeating Black Bugatti with 58kg at $7. The start before that eased back early on 5th of 9 at Hawkesbury Mdn-Sw on July 3 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Aloysius carrying 59kg at $31. No reason he cannot get the job done again. |
2 J PENZA |
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EMPIRE OF ART
CHRIS WALLER 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG C J Waller, Mrs K I Callander, G L Grimish, S Saric, Mrs J C Saric, D M Ackery, Mrs K Ackery, P Howard, G A Johnson, B M Farrell, D Morris, A J Watson & T Roberto Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming eased back early on 7th of 10 at Wyong Cl1 on June 24 over 1350m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Cosmic Lad with 58kg at $15. Second-up raced on the pace when 3rd of 12 at this track Bm64 on July 12 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Hooligan Tommy carrying 58kg at $4.60. Key chance. |
12 RORY HUTCHINGS |
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SUPER SUGOI
MATTHEW SMITH 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG MCS Racing (Mgr: Mrs M A Smith), R Hanmer, A Konig, Ms S J Nuttall, A Sharp, G J P Van Ameyden, P A Wildman, Ms N L Hoolihan, G J Nicol & G J Sharp Recent form sound. Last start scored a big 4.5 len win at Kembla Grange Cl1 August 1 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Gwendie with 54kg at $6. The run before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at Kembla Grange Cl1 on July 17 over 1600m, 3 len behind Autumn Dream carrying 53kg at $17. Facing a 4.0kg hike in the weights from the last start but still makes plenty of appeal. |
15 MS OLIVIA DALTON |
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BLESSTAS
MITCHELL BEER 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG M D Beer, Mrs H M Kendler, J G Kendler, Algarle Racing (Mgr: G J Cairns), G Johnston, D P Lagan, S A Joyce, P R Farley, J C Simpson, R Broughton, Glencoe Konnection (Mgr: B J Shepheard), D Jonas, T C Peek, Tin Roof Racing (Mgr: D Stefanopoulos), Balman Racing (Mgr: T J Mance), M D'Astoli & J Rice Second-up. First-up after five months came from midfield and won by 2.25 len at Moruya Bm58 July 11 over 1650m on a soft track defeating Playful Puzzle with 58.5kg at $6. Previously second-up second last of 7 at Nowra Bm66 on December 31 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Mega Fight carrying 57kg at $1.95. Will need to go to another level to compete in this field. |
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LUSKAIRE
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG R Pitstock, Mrs S Pitstock & Sona Thoroughbreds (Mgr: K Pitstock) Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 4th of 8 at Muswellbrook Cl3 on July 8 over 1450m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Galano with 58.5kg at $12. Second run from a spell 3rd of 9 at Wyong Bm64 on July 24 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Dubai Warrior with 55.5kg at $4. Going well and rates highly. |
13 MOLLIE FITZGERALD |
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MAMA JOY
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Salter Pastoral Company (Mgr: R C Salter) Third-up today. Resuming got back early 5th of 7 at Wyong Super Mdn on July 5 over 1350m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Outta Line with 56kg at $10. Second-up ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Kembla Grange Super Mdn-Sw July 17 over 1600m defeating Valentiago with 57kg at $9. Heading the right way and should measure up again. |
8 KEAGAN LATHAM |
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SWEXAN
CIARON MAHER 4YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG Australian Bloodstock, Mrs C B Bruce, P G Bruce, RODJA Racing, G D Galloway, Kemp Racing, B A Hepworth, R Fisher, F J Welsford, Mrs S J Welsford, SBI, G & M Barnett Racing, J F Webb, Smartinvestors, M R Cant, K G Gardiner, H J Kelly, G W Fielding, D Irvin & A B Swexan At the latest run 7th of 11 at Kembla Grange Cl1 on July 26 over 1500m, 4 len behind San Giovanni carrying 57.5kg at $14. The race before that won by a nose at Muswellbrook Mdn July 8 over 1450m on a soft track defeating Turning Circle carrying 59kg at $4.20. This looks a stern test. |
5 A GIBBONS |
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SCOTTISH PEARL
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Darby Racing, G R Allen, P M Chilton, Sarge & Friends Two, D A Gingell, M A Grant, Knuckleheads Racing, S C Lamont, T A Mesite, Mrs C A Read, S J Read, J R Saltmarsh, C Smith, D Wilden-Constantin, Darby Racing Pearl of the Night & Azzurri Tiger Racing Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation won by 1.5 len Nowra Cl1-Sw December 31 over 2200m defeating Dalio carrying 55kg at $1.95. First up last campaign fifth of 10 at Kembla Grange F&M Mdn October 12 over 1500m, 7 len behind Dame Commander carrying 58kg at $19. Rough place hope at best. |
3 C REITH |
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FIGHTING MAGNUS
BARRY LAWRENCE 7YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG R G Devon Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at this track Bm64 on July 15 over 2200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Whetu carrying 54.5kg at $4.80. Before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 11 at this track Mid Bm64 on June 28 over 1890m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Stylebender with 55kg at $31. Terrific chance to return to form. |
7 SHAE WILKES |
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ROTHROCK
PAUL PERRY 7YO BAY MARE 55.0KG P Perry & Blackbird Power Racing (Mgr: G P Kelly) Last start ran last of 9 at Wyong Bm64 on July 24 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Dubai Warrior with 55.5kg at $21. The run before that 9th of 11 at this track Mid Bm64 on June 28 over 1890m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Stylebender with 53.5kg at $6. Winner will come from elsewhere. |
4 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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| 17 | 10625 |
JUSTIFIABLY
JASON DEAMER 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG Dynamic Syndications Racing (D Watt), A Parish, Mrs T Parish, E Fuller, Simon's Legacy (C Sheehan), A Mitchell, J Naumovski, R McKay, I Middleton, D Wilton, A Webster, S Loane, S Duggan, EST P Bray, Fitch Racing (B Fitch), G Lang, Dynamic No 139 (D Watt) & H O W D Racing (K De Kroo) At the latest run 5th of 11 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on July 26 over 2400m, 2.5 len behind Stylebender with 56.5kg at $17. The run before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Taree Bm58 on June 30 over 2000m, slow going nose behind Charmed Destiny carrying 60.5kg at $6.50. Likely to find this out of reach. |
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POINT OUT
STIRLING OSLAND 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Horse Ventures (Mgr: M B Sandblom) At the latest run 10th of 14 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Mercer Cl2 on August 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Secret Keeper with 58kg at $3.80. The race before that 4th of 11 at Grafton Ctry Bm66 on July 13 over 1610m, 2.25 len behind He's A Copy Boy carrying 58kg at $5. Hard to recommend. |
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STORM PARK
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 4YO GREY GELDING 55.0KG OZ Racing Stars (Mgr: B E Saxild), BD Tracy, Hon. G J Williamson, M H Wood, J R Bartling, R P Cocks, K R Saines, P L Ward, Mrs K I Ward, Karakanon, Francis Racing, Mrs E E Gibbons, S M Gibbons, S R Britten, SMIGG Racing, M Aitken, I M Bond, D I Hansell & Mrs I Sampieri Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up eased back early on 6th of 11 at Wyong Bm64 on July 5 over 1350m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Malabar carrying 56kg at $9. Second-up 5th of 9 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on July 20 over 1500m, 3 len behind Cash Me with 54kg at $6. Has been racing well. Among the better chances in this line up. |
4 D DILLON |
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OAKFIELD PEEWEE
DAMIEN LANE 5YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG B Mackenzie At the latest run 8th of 11 at Grafton 4yo+ Cl2 on July 16 over 1600m, 6 len behind Caracoron carrying 58kg at $8.50. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Port Macquarie Cl2 on June 15 over 1512m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Supreme Command carrying 58kg at $7.50. Doesn't inspire any great confidence. |
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