Newcastle   01 Apr 2025
 
GOING: H(8)

THE ADVISER COLLECTIVE CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1500m

Track: HVY8   Rain (Max: 23)   Rail: +9m Entire.  

Strong pace from Hartman and Call Me Magnifique matching motors with Alcabeel close at hand. ALCABEEL (3) lightly raced gelding who returned from a long layoff with a gritty nose second over 1500m at Hawkesbury. Expected to have come on further since and will race much closer here. ROAD TO PARADISE (10) resumes after creating a big impression on debut when crushing her rivals with a len victory over 1500m at this track on December 7. Returns with a 1000m trial and capable of continuing where she left off last prep. MOUNT BONA (14) relished the heavy (10) going at her second race start when an effortless winner over 1300m at Scone. Deserves her chance here and must be included. PRIMO (8) charged late from the wide draw when a narrow third over 1500m at Hawkesbury. Set to peak and no shock to see him take this out. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 3,10,14,8.
1 0x26x ANDERSON BRIDGE
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
S Gray, P J Hickman, P G Humphries, Ms C S Terry, Balmoral Lodge (Mgr: Mrs K E Thomas), Mrs B Gray, M B Mitchell & Shock And Go (Mgr: G McInteer)
Gelding back from a spell of five months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 13 at Warwick Farm Bm72 October 23 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Soldier Of Rome with 57kg at $3. When resuming last campaign second of 10 at Warwick Farm Cg&E Bm72 October 7 over 1600m, 0.7 len behind Ambassadorial carrying 56.5kg at $3.80. Will be running on late.
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BENJAMIN OSMOND
Royal Blue, Gold Checks, Striped Sleeves
2 5318x BLUEPINOT
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  COLT 59.0KG
B J Flannery, Mrs P A Flannery, T D Flannery & Q J Flannery
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation eighth of 14 at Eagle Farm in the G3 Grand Prix December 14 over 1800m, in the wet; 11 len behind Beau Dazzler with 57kg at $4.80. First up last campaign fourth of 10 at Hawkesbury Mdn-Sw October 17 over 1100m, 1.1 len behind Luxe Eternal carrying 56.5kg at $19. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
1
BENJAMIN OSMOND
Light Blue, Bright Pink Stars, Stars Sleeves, Star Cap
3 466x2 ALCABEEL
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Australian Chinese Jockey Club Racing 8, Australian Chinese Jockey Club Racing 1, A Bowler, G Fisher, Ms M McQuillan, D Bowden, J Lochore, G Glynn, Ms T Watton, Hahn Racing, Mrs K Gould, Hedley Racing, Mrs Y Bowden, Ms S Freeman-Matthews, Red Hot Saveloys, S Perry, Mrs D Long, N Long & Mrs N Knights
Second-up. First-up after seven months 2nd of 10 at Hawkesbury Cl1 on March 8 over 1500m, on a slow track; nose behind Casanova carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at Randwick Kensington Cg&E Bm72 on July 17 over 1550m, slow going 2.5 len behind West Of Africa carrying 54.5kg at $3.50. Nice return and capable of going on with it now.
9
ADAM HYERONIMUS
Navy Blue, Gold Australian Chinese Jockey Club Logo, Gold Armbands And Cap
4 8445x HARTMAN
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Star Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd, Bell View Park Stud, P V Aukstinaitis, M I Ive, Mrs R A Ive, P L Ward, Paramount Racing, O Enriquez, D Grasso, G Dakin, M A Rolfe, S L Williams, Gooree Stud, R N Crawford, Felgate Holdings & S J Maybury
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at Mornington Bm64 October 25 over 1500m, 4 len behind Simeon carrying 58kg at $7. First up last campaign eighth of 16 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 August 14 over 1400m, 4 len behind Matawai carrying 59.5kg at $11. Look for him late.
3
J PENZA
Purple, White Stars And Cap
5 x4x17 MEET ME IN BONDI
BJORN BAKER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
K A Fawcett, A J Curran, Black Type Bloodstock, D Robbins, D J Sommer, E Pessego, N Bower, H De Jong, J Sharkey, The JD Dozen, T Bui, K P Price, The Horsemen, Ralph Johns Family, J A Canceri, R S Canceri, Snitty, S Soares & V Albanese
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.9 len at Wyong 4yo+ Mdn February 27 over 1200m defeating Zoomorphic with 58kg at $2.15. Last start 7th of 11 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on March 14 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Enter The Dragon with 58.5kg at $13. Don't dismiss.
12
KEAGAN LATHAM
Orange, Navy Blue Seams, Navy Sleeves With Orange Seams, Orange Cap With Navy Seams
6 515 INSPIRED STAR
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
China Horse Club Racing Pty Ltd (A Teo), NXG Racing (S Parker),Bundarra Breeding & Racing Pty Ltd (T Kennedy), Millar Racing & Breeding (S Millar), 2 Good Men (J Purcell), A Tzaneros, C Maggs, D Liubertas, E Valente, B Houghton, D Houghton, C Pearson, R Hunt, A Ettridge, K Chehab & S Chehab
Last start from last on the turn 5th of 9 at Hawkesbury Cl1 on March 8 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Yabby Pump with 58kg at $10. The race before that won by a nose at Hawkesbury Mid 3yo Mdn February 20 over 1300m defeating Channelling with 58.5kg at $3.30. Not one of the main chances.
13
KEAGAN LATHAM
Cerise, White Band, Armbands, Hoop Cap
7 1x953 GONE BANANAS
GERALD RYAN & STERLING ALEXIOU
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Arcella Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: P Arcella)
Comes off a 39 day let-up. Most recently eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Canberra Cl1-Sw on February 21 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Sunshine Law with 57.5kg at $7. Before that 5th of 8 at Hawkesbury Cg&E Bm64 on February 12 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Zarizatycoon with 58kg at $4.60. Will need further improvement to trouble these.
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C LEVER
Yellow, Green Collar, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
8 9x653 PRIMO
M, W & J HAWKES
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs J E Hawkes, Mrs C A Hawkes & Mrs J E Hawkes
Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Hawkesbury Cl1 on March 8 over 1500m, slow going 0.5 len behind Casanova with 57.5kg at $12. The run before that 5th of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside Cl1 on February 19 over 1400m, 5 len behind Nostringsattached carrying 57kg at $51. Not far away of late. Rates highly from the draw.
5
ANDREW ADKINS
Orange
9 30x55 EMPRESS OF JAPAN
MICHAEL FREEDMAN
3YO  BLACK  FILLY 56.0KG
A E Koundouris, Gandharvi (Mgr: K Rajput), Picko (Mgr: C C Pickford), Ms C Koundouris, Miss D Koundouris & M A Koundouris
Third-up today. First-up second last in a small field at Kembla Grange Cl1 on February 8 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Imposing Pier carrying 57kg at $4.60. Last start eased back early on 5th of 7 at Kembla Grange Cl1 on March 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Shirvington with 56.5kg at $9. Terrific chance to return to form.
11
REGAN BAYLISS
Royal Blue, White Cross And Armbands
10 1x ROAD TO PARADISE
KRIS LEES
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs J M Wanless
Resumes from a spell after only one run when came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track Prov Mdn-Sw December 7 over 1500m on a soft track defeating Queen Of Drama carrying 55.5kg at $3.80. Everything points to a positive return on her home track.
4
A GIBBONS
Wanless Tartan, Yellow Seams And Pom Pom
11 137x8 SLICK 'N' QUICK
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
G R Williams, Sheikh M B K Al Maktoum, Stable of Stars Racing - Quick 1 (Mgr: G R Williams), Stable of Stars Racing - Quick 2 & Stable of Stars Racing - Quick 3 (Mgr: G R Williams)
Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 9 at Hawkesbury Cl1 on March 8 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Yabby Pump carrying 56.5kg at $16. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.4 len at Hawkesbury Mdn-Sw August 13 over 1500m on a soft track defeating Elegant Artist carrying 55kg at $10. This looks too tough.
2
LOUISE DAY
Black, Gold Stars, Stars Sleeves And Stars Cap
12 503x1 INCANTATION
JAMES CUMMINGS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Godolphin
Second run back. First-up after three months was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 1.2 len at Goulburn Mdn-Sw March 11 over 1400m defeating Dark Stratum carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up second last of 13 at Kembla Grange F&M Mdn on November 16 over 1300m, slow going 6 len behind Verona Rose carrying 57kg at $15. Tougher here and the ratings indicate she will struggle to feature in the finish.
8
GRANT BUCKLEY
Royal Blue
13 56721 SEARCH WARRANT
MARK CROSS
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs A Cross
Going well. Comes off a 47 day let-up. Most recently won by a neck at Wyong Prov Mdn-Sw February 13 over 1600m defeating Guinevere's Spirit carrying 57kg at $7. The start before that 2nd of 9 at Muswellbrook Mdn on February 3 over 1500m, 1.0 len behind Devil Rider carrying 55.5kg at $5.50. Found form and should be thereabouts again.
7
Navy Blue, Red Sleeves With Navy Blue Stars, Red Stars Cap
14 71 MOUNT BONA
PAUL MESSARA & LEAH GAVRANICH
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
P D Messara, J J Brooks & TCB Bloodstock (Mgr: A T Brown)
Having third race start. At debut, eased back early on 7th of 10 at Tamworth Ctry Mdn-Sw on March 9 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Shotgun Bella carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. Last start won by 2.75 len at Scone Super Mdn March 21 over 1300m on a heavy track defeating Smart Buy with 56kg at $8.50. Has a bright future and can win again.
6
D DILLON
Orange, White Cap
15 14 CALL ME MAGNIFIQUE
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Magus Equine Limited (Mgr: W Y C Leung)
Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, won by 1.4 len at Scone Mdn-Sw February 17 over 1400m defeating Cup Of Ambition with 58.5kg at $2.05. Last start 4th in a small field at Scone Bm66 on March 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Clubman with 56.5kg at $3.40. Useful type who can make amends.
7
BRAITH NOCK
Navy Blue, Pale Pink Epaulettes And Cap
16 57481 THE MONA LISA
PAUL & MARTHA CAVE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs S H Castle-Roche, M Merriman & D E Hewlett
Useful filly. Last start won by 3.5 len at Goulburn Super Mdn March 23 over 1300m defeating Cathedral Cove carrying 55kg at $18. Before that 8th of 11 at Goulburn Mdn-Sw on March 11 over 1400m, 3 len behind Incantation carrying 56.5kg at $31. Hard fit but finds a much stronger contest here.
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MS MOLLY BOURKE
Dark Blue, Pale Green Shamrock
17 4x021 ROCKBARTON ANGEL
DAVID ATKINS
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
P L Nottage, A J Melrose, G N Penrose, D Maple & D I Atkins
Returns from a 39-day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by 0.9 len at Quirindi Super Mdn February 21 over 1450m defeating Tainui carrying 56kg at $2.20. The race before that 2nd of 11 at Taree F&M Mdn-Sw on February 9 over 1300m, 0.9 len behind Razella carrying 58kg at $4. Might just find the rise in class a bit much today.
10
WILLIAM A STANLEY
Green, Yellow N And Armbands
18 48316 BOLD ROUGE
DAMIEN LANE
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
G W Cleary & Mrs R G Cleary
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 8 at Taree Bm58 (57) on February 25 over 2000m, 6 len behind Stratum Chief with 55kg at $5.50. Before that came from midfield and won by a head at Grafton Mdn-Sw February 4 over 1560m on a rain affected track defeating So You Are carrying 55.5kg at $18. Prepared to risk.
12
Royal Blue, White Quarters, Red Cap