Newcastle 07 Jun 2025
GOING: H(8)
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REWARD HOSPITIALITY - MHF CUP CG&E BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1400m Track: Heavy 8 Clouds (Max: 17) Rail: +8 Metres Entire. |
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A race that lacks early pressure on paper. MISSILE SEEKER (2) won in similar grade first up before a grinding effort up in class last start. Handles all conditions and suited at this trip. Go close. AIX EN PROVENCE (3) is a mile type but always aims up fresh. Poor draw and a nag weight even things up but still has the class to figure. ONE LAST SHOT (8) has been freshened and races best that way. Suited at this level. TOMBA (6) won both starts at Kembla last preparation before sent to Melbourne and was safely held in two starts prior to a break. Clearly capable and a big watch fresh. SUGGESTED PLAY: Aix En Provence each-way.
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ARTFUL PERSUASION
MITCHELL BEER 4YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG M D Beer, J P Bowden, G J Flynn, S J Gray, G J Beer, I Emanuelli, P R Stevens, R Wickson, P Dunn, A F Twyford, M Gannon, J G Kendler, Mrs H M Kendler, A J Hammond, B R Spangler, Mrs J E Pinter, Connemara Racing (Mgr: S P O'Brien) & A Corry Dual acceptor. Useful gelding. Comes off a 53 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 10 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Bm64 on April 15 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Colophon carrying 60.5kg at $18. Before that 9th of 14 at Kembla Grange Provmid Champ on March 22 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Imposant carrying 56kg at $26. Worth following up. |
3 MITCH STAPLEFORD |
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| 2 | 44616 |
MISSILE SEEKER
GARY PORTELLI 4YO B/BR GELDING 61.0KG Elite Thoroughbreds Racing, On Par Racing, Yeah The Boys, C Marks, J Van Waard, N J Cusick, D R Cull, D J And M McGregor, R G King, J G Krueger, J G Tindall, O A Lewis, Ms J M Holdstock, N D Minter, Dr D A Worthley, R S Le Grand & G A Kennedy Last start 6th of 9 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on May 21 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Piggyback with 57.5kg at $4.80. The start before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 1.1 len at Wyong Cg&E Bm64 May 8 over 1350m on a heavy track defeating Willie Oppa with 59.5kg at $3.20. Nicely placed to get back on track. |
3 CORIAH KEATINGS |
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AIX EN PROVENCE
SARA RYAN 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng) Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at Randwick Midway Bm72 January 25 over 1600m, 6 len behind Magnatear with 56.5kg at $10. When resuming last campaign third of 7 at Canterbury 3&4yo Bm68 November 20 over 1550m, soft track; 0.6 len behind Miss Kim Kar with 59.5kg at $15. Goes well first-up. |
7 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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CONTRIBUTINGFACTOR
DAVID ATKINS 6YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG D I Atkins & M R Chidgey Useful type. Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run second last in a small field at this track Prov Bm68 on May 3 over 1250m, on heavy track; 13 len behind First Person with 60kg at $5.50. The race before that 5th of 14 at Muswellbrook Wayne Harris 87 on March 28 over 1280m, slow going 2.5 len behind Annie's Rose with 60kg at $19. Great chance to atone. |
4 MITCH STAPLEFORD |
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HOW MUCH BETTER
SARA RYAN 4YO GR/CH GELDING 61.0KG Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng) Dual acceptor. Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second of 11 at this track Bm64 January 21 over 1600m, a head behind Binkou with 58kg at $2.60. Previously first up; second in a small field at this track Prov Cl1 November 2 over 1300m, soft track; 1.4 len behind Irish Bliss carrying 58kg at $4. Has a good first-up record. |
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TOMBA
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 3YO B/BR GELDING 61.0KG YES Bloodstock (Mgr: B F Sokolski), A Kheir, Balmerino Racing Partnership (Mgr: J S Rosham) & D Cavallucci Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at Moonee Valley Bm64 February 7 over 1523m, 8 len behind The Marg Factor carrying 60kg at $3.10. On debut sixth of 12 at Hawkesbury Super 3yo Mdn-Sw November 28 over 1300m, soft track; 4.5 len behind First Mission with 57kg at $14. Will take great benefit from this run. |
8 MOLLIE FITZGERALD |
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WANDA RIVER
SUE GRILLS 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG J M Simpson Second run back. First-up after five months was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a nose at Quirindi Bm66 May 12 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Cossack Warrior carrying 59.5kg at $21. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Moree Bm58 on September 1 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Leica Model with 59.5kg at $10. Prepared to lay. |
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ONE LAST SHOT
GERALD RYAN & STERLING ALEXIOU 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG W C Alchin & Mrs P J Alchin Third-up today. Freshened for 43 days. First-up raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on April 5 over 1300m, 3 len behind Istolea Merc carrying 60kg at $17. Second run from a spell ran last in a small field at Randwick Kensington 3&4yo Bm64 on April 25 over 1250m, slow going 4 len behind Engine Room with 60kg at $9.50. This looks a suitable option. |
6 M BELL |
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SUPERHERO
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG YES Bloodstock (Mgr: B F Sokolski), A Kheir & Balmerino Racing Partnership (Mgr: J S Rosham) Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up came from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on May 6 over 1200m, on a wet track; 1.0 len behind Let's Go Again carrying 60kg at $3.30. Last start second last in a small field at Goulburn Cl1 on May 22 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Sacredarro with 60kg at $1.90. Can atone. |
1 HEAVELON VAN DER HOVEN |
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CARNEGIE HILL
MICHAEL FREEDMAN 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG K Chung & M W Chung Second run back. First-up after five months favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.4 len at Hawkesbury Mdn-Sw May 15 over 1300m in soft going defeating Righteous Legend with 57.5kg at $1.85. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Hawkesbury Super 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 28 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind First Mission carrying 57kg at $2.50. Sure to take some beating again. |
12 KEAGAN LATHAM |
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UNCLE HARRY
PAUL PERRY 4YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG P Perry & Ms C G Collis Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Gosford Bm64 March 15 over 1100m, 4 len behind Useapin with 56kg at $12. First up last campaign fourth of 7 at Scone Cl3 November 11 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Sir Godric carrying 59.5kg at $6. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
1 AARON BULLOCK |
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SKIING
ROBERT QUINN 5YO GREY GELDING 58.0KG P L Brown, Grange Bloodstock (Mgr: P L Brown), Mrs D J Proctor, D G Proctor, E Cioffi, C Underhill, T Clerke & Ms S Padilla Useful gelding. Last start second last of 7 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on May 10 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Incantation carrying 59kg at $13. The race before that 5th of 12 at this track Bm64 on April 26 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Lounerse carrying 59.5kg at $17. Prefer others in this. |
2 SHAUN GUYMER |
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CEASEFIRE
KIM WAUGH 7YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG M E Waugh, Bateau Bay Racing (Mgr: M Brown), G Brosnan, Ms K P Stanton, G C Spratt, Mrs S E Sheldon, M E Sheldon & 10 Amigos No 40 (Mgr: D J Patterson) Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at this track Cg&E Bm64 on May 26 over 1250m, on a wet track; 6 len behind French Marine carrying 57.5kg at $5. The race before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Wyong Cg&E Bm64 on May 8 over 1350m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Missile Seeker carrying 57.5kg at $4.20. Has ability and is well placed to atone. |
5 A GIBBONS |
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COOL SPACE
MARK MINERVINI 4YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG Minervini Racing (Mgr: Mrs M J Minervini), R B Russell, M Cole, G J Reay, M W O'Brien & P A O'brien At the latest run 9th of 13 at Gunnedah Cl1 on May 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Antilocapra with 55.5kg at $26. The start before that 8th of 14 at Scone Cl1 on April 14 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Speedy Henry with 56kg at $31. Doubt he will feature in this on that recent run of form. |
14 C LEVER |
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DEPARTING BULLET
PAUL NICEFORO 8YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs M Cram, J A Baker, Ms V K Bishop, Ms M E Anderson & Ms J G Sheldrake Most recently second last of 12 at Canberra Acton Bm60 on May 23 over 1280m, 6 len behind Crucial Witness with 59.5kg at $31. The run before that didn't do much in the run home; 10th of 13 at Goulburn Bm74 on March 23 over 1600m, 6 len behind The Right Rein carrying 57.5kg at $21. Needs to lift. |
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