Newcastle 11 Jul 2026
GOING: S(6)
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MEX CLUB BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 900m Track: SOFT 6 Clouds (Max: 19) Rail: True. |
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Genuine pace with Alabama Hammer taking up the running ahead of Who Goes There and Cool Waters.
THE WAY AHEAD (7) enjoyed a seven-week let-up before recording a long-awaited maiden win over this course and distance last start. Needs to move out of her comfort zone now but she is capable of testing this field with the confidence high. CES SOIREES LA (8) is closing in on another win, the latest effort an eye-catching second here at this trip when she came from near last to get up for second. Loves racing here and will be difficult to hold out. ABUSE OF POWER (2) impressed first-up in a similar race to this then led for home at Warwick Farm last time but folded at the end of 1300m. Big chance back in a more suitable race today. ALABAMA HAMMER (6) led all the way to get the prize on debut recently over the 900m here. Promising filly who can take this next step. PRINCESS CRUIZER (4) is an honest mare with a decent top three strike rate at Newcastle. One for the exotics. SUGGESTED PLAY: The Way Ahead can score again.
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| 1 | 197x9 |
WHO GOES THERE
MARK MASON 6YO BAY GELDING 63.0KG W K Mason, Miss A C Mason & S A Williams Second run back. Comes off a 48-day let-up. First-up after seven months raced on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 13 at Gunnedah Lightning Bm85 on May 24 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Chandon Star carrying 63.5kg at $26. Previously second-up won by 2.75 len at Tamworth Bm82 July 18 over 1000m in the wet defeating Ollie's Secret carrying 59.5kg at $2.70. Has a strong second-up record but looks tested in this line-up. |
2 D DILLON |
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| 2 | 78x49 |
ABUSE OF POWER
JOHN SHARAH 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG J Sharah Third-up today and won third-up previously. Not raced for 38 days. First-up 4th of 11 at this track Bm64 on May 23 over 900m, in the wet; 1.3 len behind First Landing with 58kg at $7.50. Last start faded in the straight 9th of 11 at Warwick Farm 4yo+ Bm72 on June 3 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Aye Aye Captain with 53kg at $41. Racing well. Very fit now and well placed back at the provincials. |
4 REBECCA BRONETT PRAG |
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| 3 | 4x7x6 |
CLOSE TO MIDNIGHT
JAMES HARDING 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Ms J L Appel, G J Delahunty, D R Delahunty & S Collins Back from a long spell. Only had one start last campaign sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 9 at Caulfield Heath Bm62 on November 12 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Mr Magnus with 58.5kg at $3.70. First up last campaign 4th of 8 at Moonee Valley Cl1 on March 7 2025 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Abovethefrostline with 59kg at $2.60. Ran 3rd in a trial at Scone over 800m on July 1. Sure to give a good account. |
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| 4 | 13743 |
PRINCESS CRUIZER
PAUL PERRY 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Ms C G Collis, M A Davis & L D J (Mgr: K J Matthews) Racing well recently. Most recently led but faded 3rd of 9 at this track Bm64 on June 27 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Silencio Porfavor with 58.5kg at $8.50. Before that 4th of 11 at this track Bm64 on June 13 over 900m, slow going 1.2 len behind Honey Perfume carrying 58.5kg at $20. Can feature in the finish. |
7 BEN LOOKER |
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| 5 | 11x |
COOL WATERS
NATHAN DOYLE 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Coolarest Farm (Mgr: J R Bowden) Unbeaten in two starts. Resuming. Not seen since winning won by neck Scone Bm58 September 26 over 900m defeating Edge Of Midnight carrying 55.5kg at $2.15. On debut favourite; won by 1.0 len Coffs Harbour Mdn-Sw September 4 over 1010m slow track defeating Send A Telegram with 55kg at $2.10. Unbeaten filly who cannot be underestimated. |
5 JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE |
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| 6 | 1 |
ALABAMA HAMMER
GREGORY MCFARLANE 3YO BROWN FILLY 56.0KG G S McFarlane, P Criniti, D C Nankervis, Berowra Battlers (Mgr: M G Fisher), R K Collison, M Scilinato, C Oakes & C Cooke Getting off the mark on debut; won by 0.7 len at this track Mdn June 13 over 900m in soft going defeating Cape Cod with 54kg at $6.50. Better for that experience and is worth following up. |
1 LEESHELLE SMALL |
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| 7 | 34421 |
THE WAY AHEAD
MATTHEW SMITH 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG Hobartville Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: G E Mapp) Recent form sound. At the latest run won by 4 len at this track Super Mdn-Sw June 27 over 900m in the wet defeating Apache Command carrying 57kg at $10. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Canberra Mdn-Sw on May 8 over 1000m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Sweet Rose with 57kg at $2.80. Confidence high and should be in the finish again. |
3 M BELL |
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| 8 | x5632 |
CES SOIREES LA
ROBERT QUINN 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG Mrs D L Ward, T W Chidgey, T D Martyn, Miss G Lathiere, E Y C Fong, W J Greentree, D G Proctor, T F Bourke, J Wallace & A Cunningham Racing well recently. Last start 2nd of 11 at this track Bm64 on June 13 over 900m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Honey Perfume carrying 56kg at $5.50. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Illawarra Grange Bm64 on May 30 over 1150m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Cool Lad with 56kg at $15. Making good progress this prep and looks ready to peak now. |
6 KEAGAN LATHAM |
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BARSANDBI
GREGORY MCFARLANE 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG J B Chaloner, Mrs G R Chaloner, Mrs D L Muddle, G S McFarlane, J C Ras-Anderica, Mrs K N Overton, P Kyranides, G Winter & Wingnut Sports (Mgr: G D Hannigan) Third-up today. Freshened for 53 days. Resuming ran second last of 8 at Gosford Prov Cl1 on April 25 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Charlina carrying 55kg at $26. Second run from a spell ran last in a small field at this track Mid Cl1 on May 19 over 900m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Silk Lace carrying 55kg at $19. Fitter but happy enough to avoid. |
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