Newcastle 27 Jun 2026
GOING: H(9)
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PEABODY 2YO HANDICAP 1300m Track: HEAVY 9 Rain (Max: 17) Rail: +5m Entire. |
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Pace looks sure to be genuine with Short Sea and Ultimate Warrior matching motors, closely followed by Don't Doubt Frank. DIVINE OFFERING (1) bungled the start then dusted off and attacked the line with venom to be beaten under a length on debut last start over 1250m at Canterbury. Can improve with that race experience now onside. Looks a great chance to break through, particularly on this roomy circuit. ULTIMATE WARRIOR (6) was handy enough in the run but weakened last on debut in the same race as Divine Offering. Did a bit wrong that day so a more polished performance should see him in the finish. SHORT SEA (2) drove hard late to grab second on debut over 1150m at the Kensington track. Has a sticky gate to contend with but he should be powering home down this long straight over a bit more ground. DON'T DOUBT FRANK (8) has been thereabouts at his two starts to date. Enjoys a soft run from the inside alley and cannot be underestimated. IMINASTATE (4) is in the mix dropping back from Saturday metro company at his last two runs. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen on Divine Offering.
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DIVINE OFFERING
PETER SNOWDEN 2YO BROWN COLT 58.0KG L Zhang At debut, 3rd of 9 at Canterbury 2yo C&G Mdn-Sw on June 8 over 1250m, slow going 0.9 len behind The Machine Gun carrying 56kg at $14. Will be better for that experience and looks very hard to beat. |
3 MITCH STAPLEFORD |
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SHORT SEA
PETER SNOWDEN 2YO BAY COLT 58.0KG Tedwin Bloodstock (Mgr: P J Snowden), Throsby Racing (Mgr: Ms E R S Throsby), P J Munro, C Pearson, Ronnies Racing (Mgr: M B E Moore), Mrs K M Stack, J T Stack, S M Wilson, M L Melville, J A Mazzarella, Hamster Wheel Racing (Mgr: M P Mazzarella) & RAF Racing (Mgr: A Catoggio) Was well in the market at debut, 2nd in a small field at Randwick Kensington Cg&E Mdn on June 10 over 1150m, slow going 2.75 len behind Royal Air Force carrying 56.5kg at $4.80. Likely to measure up again. |
10 M BELL |
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ARRUZA
CHRIS WALLER 2YO BAY COLT 57.0KG C J Waller, B2B Thoroughbreds P/L (Mgr: R C S Surace), G & C Pastoral Co Pty Ltd (Mgr: V Oldfield), Anax Racing (Mgr: M Anaxagora), Dr P H Hughes, A Tascone, J Batchelor, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, S R Ingham, B McIntyre, Peake Racing (Mgr: P N Edwards), Mrs S J Waller, R G Mulcaster & C R Duckworth First starter by The Autumn Sun - Madrigals (AUD $ 350,000 (Inglis 2025 Australian Easter Yearling Sale) purchase). Has run a number of unimpressive trials prior to his debut today. Might be better with race experience on board. |
10 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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IMINASTATE
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN 2YO BAY COLT 57.0KG W Freedman, G Alvaro, C B R Mudlarks (Mgr: S Loggie), J Vitiello, L J Sewell, Oddfish Racing No 3 (Mgr: S J Gitsham), Black Type Bloodstock (Mgr: A C Martin), G R Johns, T Corby & J R Rossetti At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Rosehill 2yo Hcp on June 13 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Marwooba carrying 54kg at $8.50. The run before that eased back early on 5th of 9 at Rosehill 2yo Hcp on May 30 over 1300m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Tron Bolt with 54kg at $31. Sure to be thereabouts. |
4 LEE MAGORRIAN |
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RUMDABAR
KRIS LEES 2YO BAY COLT 57.0KG N Long, T R Culley, J F Nisbet, D A Conway, L Taylor, P K Long, J Harris, K Long & A P Doolan At debut, ran last of 11 at Randwick 2yo Hcp on June 6 over 1100m, slow going 7 len behind Why So Hard with 54.5kg at $21. Others look better prospects. |
7 KEAGAN LATHAM |
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ULTIMATE WARRIOR
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN 2YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby), G J Baskett, P J Byrne, B L Hogan, Muffin Racing (Mgr: A M Mason), J F Neilsen, G P Nixon, R C Plumb, J P Stevens, S R Voigt & Mayameen 23 (Mgr: S G Darby) At debut, sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at Canterbury 2yo C&G Mdn-Sw on June 8 over 1250m, slow going 2 len behind The Machine Gun carrying 56kg at $10. Looms as a serious contender. |
8 RORY HUTCHINGS |
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ZENMODE
KYLIE GAVENLOCK 2YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Ms K E Harding, Mrs C M Johnstone, C J Dawson, Ms N S Summerhayes, Mrs M S Thornett, Ms D A Arnold, M J Ferguson, Ms L M Holmes, P R Johnstone, K G Mcmonigle, Mrs L M Rawson, Ms V Green, Mrs M O Scott, J W Kean & Dr M J Nelligan Facing the starter for the first time. Two-year-old gelding by Victor Ludorum out of Zensational. At the most recent trial finished fifth at Wyong over 1000m. Would prefer to see him perform on race day before recommending. |
6 MS JESS TAYLOR |
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DON'T DOUBT FRANK
BRAD WIDDUP 2YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG F Mittiga, C A Romeo, S Martino, J Gattellari, M Mittiga, Mrs M L Mittiga, J Mittiga, J Coluccio, A A Coluccio, A Coluccio, F Coluccio, R Gramoglia, V Furfaro, M R Libertini & V Simonetta Raced two times to date. At debut, 4th of 10 at Hawkesbury 2yo Mdn-Sw on May 14 over 1100m, slow going 2.5 len behind Dashing Splendour with 57kg at $5.50. Second-up sat on the pace when 3rd of 12 at this track Mid 2yo Mdn on June 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Exit Clause with 56.5kg at $6.50. Expected to feature with the help of gate one. |
1 C REITH |
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LIKE AN EAGLE
GERALD RYAN & STERLING ALEXIOU 2YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG J Moore & C K V Lee Having third race start. At debut, 5th of 14 at Warwick Farm Super 2yo Mdn on May 20 over 1100m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Our Emperor carrying 57kg at $21. Second-up 9th of 11 at Randwick 2yo Hcp on June 6 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Why So Hard with 55.5kg at $15. Safely held again. |
9 BROCK RYAN |
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MR BOHEMIAN
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 2YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Miss V L Thompson, J D Thompson & D W Beileiter Raced twice to date. At debut, ran second last of 10 at Gunnedah Super Mdn-Sw on May 24 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Fortheo carrying 54.5kg at $10. Second-up 3rd of 8 at Scone Mdn on June 9 over 1300m, slow going 0.8 len behind Hailstones carrying 54kg at $21. Shows ability and can play a key role. |
5 MS OLIVIA DALTON |
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CASTELIQUE
CHRIS WALLER 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Tyreek Holdings, Champion Thoroughbreds, D Cooper, Dalanna Bloodstock, Mrs J Cassar, G Shalala, M Williams, B A Avery, Mrs M Scott, J D Kennedy, C R Nelson, Mrs J Nelson, Mrs T A Furler, M D Furler, Sidaros Racing (Mgr: Y Sidaros), D Upfal, G Hills, L Osman, B Zadow & H W Shakespeare Facing the starter for the first time. Two-year-old filly by Castelvecchio out of Iskander. Not showing a great deal at the trials so might need time. |
2 J PENZA |
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OLE OLIVE
KRIS LEES 2YO B/BR FILLY 55.0KG R Power Raced twice to date. At very long odds at debut, eased back early on 10th of 14 at Scone 2&3yo Mdn on May 15 over 1100m, 7 len behind Cormier carrying 55kg at $151. Last start ran second last of 7 at Canterbury 2yo F Mdn-Sw on June 8 over 1250m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Miss Scandal with 54.5kg at $81. Still has some work to do to match it with these. |
5 JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE |
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PACIFIC DIAMOND
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG W Freedman, S Smith, Mrs D K Smith, A T Smith, B L Samsa, J Daiken, S Clark, D M Harrigan, N L De Bruijn, Mrs M Hanes Belton, Ms S M Samsa, R Belton, J Tripodi, J Pizzolato, Mrs M Pizzolato, D G Freeman, M Lockhart, Mrs M Lockhart & M S Shannon Dual acceptor. Third race start today. At debut, 6th of 8 at this track Mid 2yo Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 900m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Viondi with 55.5kg at $9. Last start 4th of 7 at Bathurst Mdn on June 16 over 1100m, on heavy track; 1.4 len behind Smichov with 53kg at $8.50. Thereabouts last time but looks safely held. |
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