Newcastle   13 Jun 2026
 
GOING: S(6)

DEBBIE RYAN - MEMBER APPRECIATION CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1400m

Track: Soft 6   Clouds (Max: 22)   Rail: +8m Entire.  

Longinus and Alaska Dream will press forward in a keen battle for the lead. DEMMO DERMY (3) settled just off the pace then let down nicely to win his maiden last start over 1300m at the Illawarra Grange circuit. Lightly raced four-year-old who is putting it together now and can move on to this next level. ELLISMAYNE (7) got too far back due to an awkward start but did make late inroads to be beaten under three lengths over this trip at the Illawarra Grange last time out. Very fit after three runs back. Winning hope if things fall his way from a tricky gate. THE CRISTAL (8) did a good job to work home into third when resuming in heavy conditions at Hawkesbury recently. Scored a big win second-up last prep so there is more to come. French import MISS CHASTAIN (1) last raced in November. Lightly raced mare whose recent trial behind Snow In May was solid. Betting the key indicator. CHEVAL DE BOIS (2) is back for a second campaign off a 23-week break. Showed plenty of promise when last in work. No surprise if he made a positive return. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sticking with Demmo Dermy.
1 3x14x MISS CHASTAIN
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  B/BR  MARE 59.0KG
First Light Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: T S Wilson), Miss Chastain Mixed (Mgr: T S Wilson), S A Bingley, R L Cox, R Peel, W P M Benson, D Labozzetta, J Hoinville, J P Bonnici, J Ebert, RJ Mielnik, K A Sheppard, Synced Racing, Mrs B M Phelan, M T Phelan, W V Flowerday, A R Taylor & Billborny Racing
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth of 15 at Deauville All Weather 3yo Hcp November 28 over 1900m, 3 len behind Boticelli with 59kg at $6.40. Previous preparation first-up won by long-neck Clairefontaine Mdn Wfa October 21 over 1600m slow track defeating Pontos with 55kg at $2.30. Big market watch.
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MS OLIVIA DALTON
Navy Blue, Gold And White Crescent, Gold Cap
2 310x CHEVAL DE BOIS
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
S R Bache, K A Burke, G Harvey, C McNaughton, R Monk, D S Dziubinski, D J Ricketts, C C Zun, S M Gibbons, G A Rogerson, C R Butcher & M L D Einfeld
Resuming. Not seen since he finished last of 11 at Randwick 3&4yo Bm72 January 3 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Hereward with 52kg at $6. On debut third of 9 at Hawkesbury Super 3yo Mdn-Sw November 27 over 1300m, 1.1 len behind Good Hotspur with 57kg at $11. Expecting him to be up for this.
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ADAM FARRAGHER
White, Black Stars, Emerald Green Sleeves And Cap
3 x2531 DEMMO DERMY
EDWARD CUMMINGS
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
E A Cummings, M J Turner, R G Jones, N J Ronan, Mrs A M Ronan, Mrs S J Allsopp, Mrs V Davis, D L Blumberg, D O'Kane, Etak Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Miss K S Nivison) & J G De Flamingh
Recent form sound. Most recently won by 1.5 len at Illawarra Grange Cg&E Mdn-Sw May 30 over 1300m in soft going defeating Flying Artisam carrying 59kg at $6.50. The run before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Illawarra Grange Cg&E Mdn-Sw on May 5 over 1450m, 4 len behind Above The Law carrying 59kg at $8. Putting it all together now and is expected to be in the finish.
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LEE MAGORRIAN
Myrtle, Gold Braids, Cream Sleeves And Cap
4 32x69 CAPTIVATING TYCOON
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
C T Hay, A Piccolo, Up Track Racing(L Thompson), Ms C Schofield, B Fullagar, BrooksFrost Racing (D F Frost),C Ingebrigtsen, S E Green, T Airs, R Marco, S J Brock, Thoroughbred Girls No 7 (Ms S J Lenton), A Van Der Berg, P O'Shea, S Jones, H Jones, C Young, J B Marco & World Series Group
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up eased back early on 6th of 8 at Kembla Grange Cl1 on May 9 over 1000m, 4 len behind All The Way Mae with 59kg at $6. Last start ran last of 9 at this track Cg&E Bm64 on May 23 over 1250m, in the wet; 13 len behind Crop Duster carrying 58.5kg at $9. Better than that latest performance and can improve sharply.
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RORY HUTCHINGS
Pale Blue, Red Pulse Racing Horse Logo, Red Pulse Racing Horse Logo On Cap
5 40x86 WRITTEN GOLD
GERALD RYAN & STERLING ALEXIOU
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
City Gold Bloodstock Pty (Y P Kwan)
Third-up today. Resuming sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 9 at Wyong Cg&E Bm64 on May 7 over 1350m, 7 len behind Bonus Tempus with 59.5kg at $5. Last start 6th of 9 at Canberra Acton Cl1 on May 22 over 1206m, 4.5 len behind Platinum Ridge carrying 62.5kg at $4.20. Needs to improve sharply to threaten.
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MITCH STAPLEFORD
Gold, White Epaulettes And Cap
6 x3146 FIERCENESS
MATTHEW SMITH
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
MCS Racing (Mgr: Mrs M A Smith), D J Fairfull, Denns Racing (Mgr: D L Yopp), P J Rich & S F McGuigan
Most recently 6th of 11 at this track Cg&E Bm64 on June 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Tanglewood Jimmy with 58kg at $17. The start before that 4th of 9 at Wyong Cg&E Bm64 on May 7 over 1350m, 3 len behind Bonus Tempus carrying 58kg at $10. Each-way hope.
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GRANT BUCKLEY
Green, White V, Sleeves And Cap, Green Pom Pom
7 2x735 ELLISMAYNE
JOHN P THOMPSON
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
R K Bailey & Mrs M E Bailey
At the latest run 5th of 9 at Illawarra Grange Cl1 on May 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Squeezebox with 57.5kg at $12. Before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Goulburn Cl2 Bm62 on May 7 over 1300m, long-neck behind Viipuri with 59.5kg at $3.60. Wide gate a worry but with luck he should be prominent.
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KEAGAN LATHAM
Black, Yellow V And Sleeves, Royal Blue Armbands, Yellow Cap
8 212x3 THE CRISTAL
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Torryburn Stud (Mgr: B J Cornish)
Second run back. First-up after nine months 3rd of 7 at Hawkesbury Cl1 on May 21 over 1300m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Whoa Nellie carrying 55kg at $3.50. Previously second-up won by 2 len at Goulburn Mdn August 11 over 1500m in soft going defeating Angel City carrying 57kg at $3.20. Genuine mare who can go to new heights this prep.
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M BELL
White, Red Heart
9 x564x LONGINUS
BRAD WIDDUP
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
Ms C C Shutte, M J Antarakis, J Prestoe, Ms K Millwood, G Kokles, Miss G Antarakis & B Mansuor
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth of 7 at Gosford Cl1 December 28 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind So Long Farewell carrying 56.5kg at $26. First up last campaign fifth of 7 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Cl1 November 15 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Irish Jig carrying 57kg at $4.40. Prefer to see how he returns.
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C REITH
Navy Blue, White Sash, Dark Red Sleeves And Cap
10 5x626 FELIS CHAUS
RICHARD LITT
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
M Parker, Mrs B Lukunic & KELLY FAMILY RACING (Mgr: B J Kelly)
Most recently 6th of 11 at Kembla Grange Mid Cl1 on June 2 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Autumn Blonde carrying 57kg at $2.80. The start before that 2nd of 8 at Goulburn Cl2 Bm62 on May 7 over 1300m, nose behind Viipuri with 58kg at $4. Going well. Among the chances if he brings his A-game.
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JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Yellow, Green Shamrock, Light Blue Sleeves, Pink Cap, Yellow Pom Pom
11 3107x ALASKA DREAM
ALLAN KEHOE
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
Miss M J Basson
Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Wyong Cl1-Sw February 21 over 2125m, 12 len behind Meritage with 57.5kg at $17. On debut eighth of 10 at Wyong 4yo+ Mdn December 20 over 1300m, 7 len behind Grainne carrying 57.5kg at $61. Maybe later.
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BEN LOOKER
White, Purple Stripes, Striped Cap
12 3134x LONE STAR DREAM
ALLAN KEHOE
5YO  GR/BL  GELDING 55.0KG
Miss M J Basson
First-up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Wyong Cl1-Sw February 21 over 2125m, 9 len behind Meritage carrying 59kg at $7. When resuming last campaign third of 7 at Port Macquarie Mdn-Sw January 6 over 1500m, 4 len behind Dwayne carrying 59kg at $21. Likely to need this.
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MS JESS TAYLOR
White, Purple Stripes, Striped Cap