Newcastle   06 Mar 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

HORSEPOWER NEWCASTLE STAKES 1400m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 26)   Rail: True.  

Solid tempo from Magnatear driving forward, with Coal Crusher and Just Feelin' Lucky booting up. GREEN FLY (7) came with a well-timed run to win drawing away in an open handicap over this distance at Eagle Farm last start. Drops a huge 6kgs and is open to further improvement at the third run back. Very nice each-way prospect. HELLSING (10) made it three minor placings in a row when he just failed to run a strong Randwick mile last time out. Better off back in trip and he has filled a placing at this level so on 54kgs he looks nicely weighted. WELWAL (2) charged home to finish a close third when resuming in the Listed Thomas Lyons Stakes over this distance at Hobart recently. Draws the fence and when the runs come he will be hard to hold out. JUST FEELIN' LUCKY (4) is a handy mare who won the 1350m Mona Lisa at Group 3 level last time in work. Tired late when resuming last start at Randwick but will kick on following that outing. TUILERIES (9) finished third in a Tibbie over this course and distance last prep. Caught the eye first-up and is on track for this. SUGGESTED PLAY: Green Fly each-way.
1 12x59 COAL CRUSHER
JOSEPH PRIDE
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs S Arena, Surfing Cowboys (Mgr: Mrs S Arena), Ms K M Pride & B Pride
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming second last in a small field at Randwick in the G2 Expressway on February 14 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Joliestar with 57.5kg at $21. Second run from a spell 9th of 12 at Randwick in the G3 Liverpool on February 28 over 1300m, slow going 5.5 len behind King Of Roseau with 58kg at $21. Class runner on a six-day back-up - cannot be ruled out.
2
ADAM HYERONIMUS
Pale Blue, Red Stars On Sleeves And Cap
2 276x3 WELWAL
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
A J Gauci, Mrs E Gauci, L Gauci, D Gauci, C Gauci & M Gauci
Second-up. First-up after seven months 3rd of 11 at Hobart in the LR Wfa on February 8 over 1400m, slow going 1.0 len behind Steparty carrying 59kg at $6. Previously second-up 6th of 15 at Scone in the LR Luskinstar on May 17 over 1300m, slow going 6 len behind The Instructor carrying 59kg at $21. Strips fitter and is good enough to test this field.
1
TOMMY BERRY
Orange, Purple Checks
3 8438x MELODY AGAIN
SCOTT SINGLETON
6YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
Dr M A Kowalczuk & Mrs E W Kowalczuk
Resuming after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign eighth of 20 at Randwick in the G2 Ingham December 13 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Yorkshire carrying 53kg at $61. When resuming last campaign eighth of 14 at Randwick Kosciuszko October 18 over 1200m, 4 len behind Clear Thinking carrying 58kg at $26. Not the roughest.
13
WINONA COSTIN
Yellow, Light Blue Spots, Hooped Sleeves And Cap
4 100x6 JUST FEELIN' LUCKY
MICHAEL FREEDMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Charas Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: C Charalambous), E J Nathan, Mrs A A Arnott, M J Kirwan, Mrs J R McGrath, J K Sullivan, P P Carrazzo, Ursino Racing (Mgr: D Ursino), Neil Douglas Racing (Mgr: N R Douglas), Loftus Park (Mgr: D Panetta), J C Izon & J A R Bester
Second run back. First-up after four months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Randwick in the G3 Triscay on February 14 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Weeping Woman with 54.5kg at $13. Previously second-up won by a head at Wyong G3 Mona Lisa September 5 over 1350m defeating Overriding with 58kg at $4.40. Goes far better second-up so she comes right into calculations.
3
RACHEL KING
Black, Rose Gold Vantage Thoroughbreds Logo And Cap
5 61443 MAGNATEAR
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
Ms K A Fawcett, T Cranfield, Black Type Bloodstock Rackoon, K G Shepherd, Black Type Bloodstock, C A Kiers, D S Smart, Dr G W Moore, Humpty Dumpty Racing, Gully Boys, M R Washbourne, T P Johns, Geetobool Racing & Thoroughbred Girls No. 5
Racing well recently. Most recently tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 9 at Rosehill Jamesruse on February 21 over 1400m, long-neck behind Lord Penman carrying 57kg at $3.40. The run before that 4th of 18 at Gold Coast in the LR Mm Cup on January 17 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind King Of Roseau carrying 55kg at $31. Racing in great heart and looks sure to be thereabouts.
14
Black, White Fleur De Lys, Stars On Sleeves
6 x8668 WEST OF AFRICA
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
O T I Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson), A R Lambert, Mrs K I Ward, P L Ward, Miss M F Cox, S Bluth, P Hickman, I Hopkins, G A Snow, M B Heffernan, Beartown 22, Webbmck Racing, Meant To Be Lucky, P A Tasker, Mrs J A Cartledge, A H Goodfellow, Mrs P I Goodfellow, Hon. G J Williamson & W O A Racing
Last start 8th of 15 at Randwick Gardenia on February 7 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Sun God with 56.5kg at $5.50. The race before that 6th of 18 at Gold Coast in the LR Mm Cup on January 17 over 1400m, 2 len behind King Of Roseau with 55kg at $14. Going better than it looks and the winkers going on may be significant.
9
TOM SHERRY
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
7 68x41 GREEN FLY
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
O T I Racing, Barneswood Farm Limited, R Menchise, N J Todd, C J Lawlor, Mrs L C Lawlor, M P Stone, Mrs A G Stone, M J Symons, C J King, Montgomery Racing, A H Goodfellow, East Melb Racing, Webbmck Racing, Rayday, J P Spence, B Gately, T P J B Racing, M G Donegan & A J Creighton
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 9 at Randwick in the LR Carrington on January 24 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Sandpaper carrying 54kg at $14. Second run from a spell won by 0.8 len at Eagle Farm Hcp February 14 over 1400m in soft going defeating John Rambo with 60kg at $5. Racing well. Honest veteran who looks a big chance again with the light weight.
8
TIM CLARK
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
8 9x904 WAR ETERNAL
BJORN BAKER
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Bjorn Baker Racing (Mgr: B Baker), A Mathews, B Rissetto, W Kelly, C Holt, G Viney, J Caccamo, J Gialantzis, K Ferrel, M Mathews, P Gialantzis, R Coleman, Recount Racing (Mgr: G Hamblin) & R Bow
At the latest run 4th of 9 at Rosehill Jamesruse on February 21 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Lord Penman with 57kg at $26. Before that 11th of 15 at Randwick Gardenia on February 7 over 1600m, 6 len behind Sun God carrying 56.5kg at $51. Not sure he is up to this.
1
JASON COLLETT
Royal Blue, Red V
9 325x5 TUILERIES
PETER SNOWDEN
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Snowden Racing Pty Ltd, Pinecliff Racing, Elated Bloodstock, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook & AHT Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd
Second-up. First-up after four months got back early 5th of 10 at Randwick in the G3 Triscay on February 14 over 1200m, 2 len behind Weeping Woman with 54.5kg at $9.50. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Rosehill F&M Bm78 on August 16 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Pippie Beach carrying 56.5kg at $4.80. Useful mare proven at this level.
11
CHAD SCHOFIELD
White, Red Stripes
10 07223 HELLSING
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Teme Valley (Mgr: R Ryan)
Recent form sound. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Randwick Bm88 on February 14 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind Jamberoo carrying 60kg at $4. The start before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 15 at Randwick Gardenia on February 7 over 1600m, nose behind Sun God carrying 52kg at $5.50. Racing well and a win looks imminent.
12
DYLAN GIBBONS
Maroon, Yellow Hoops, Maroon Sleeves, Yellow Halves, Yellow Cap
11 01509 GETAFIX
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON
4YO  GR/B  GELDING 54.0KG
C E Holt, R L McKay, J Crocker, P A Clarke, R Clarke, Nyngan Boxing Shed (Mgr: J P Byrne), P A Milner, T Papley, C L Lawson, P Laurence, N D Short, J C Sampson, D J McGrath, P McCartin, M W Lowe, Poker Crew Racing (Mgr: M W Lowe) & Bloods Racing (Mgr: M W Lowe)
Most recently second last of 10 at Randwick Bm88 on February 14 over 1300m, 3 len behind Movin Out with 61kg at $17. Before that 12th of 18 at Gold Coast in the LR Mm Cup on January 17 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind King Of Roseau with 53kg at $8. Hard to have in this tough line-up.
6
ZAC LLOYD
Royal Blue, Red V
12 021x4 IMPOSANT
KRIS LEES
5YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
Roman Racing (Mgr: A Carusi), A P Agius, Mrs K L Lees, A Carnevale, M A Snowden & B Seldon
Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 12 at Hawkesbury Provmid Champ on February 19 over 1400m, 3 len behind Octa De Lago with 55.5kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 12th of 14 at this track in the G3 Tibbie on September 19 over 1400m, 5 len behind Oh Diamond Lil carrying 55kg at $81. This looks a bit rich.
10
TYLER SCHILLER
Royal Blue, Yellow Lightning Bolt, Yellow Sleeves And Royal Blue Cap
13 9450x CHURCHILL'S CHOICE
NATHAN DOYLE
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
K C Hill
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 13th of 15 at Randwick in the G3 Rosehill Cup November 1 over 2000m, soft track; 11 len behind Wootton Verni with 53kg at $41. First up last campaign 12th of 14 at Wyong in the G3 Mona Lisa September 5 over 1350m, 3.5 len behind Just Feelin' Lucky carrying 55kg at $10. Might be better off following this run.
7
ASHLEY MORGAN
Purple, White Diamond Sash And Sleeves, Purple Hoops, White Cap
14 778x0 BERKSHIRE SHADOW
KIM WAUGH
7YO  GREY  GELDING 54.0KG
M E Waugh, S J Gafa, D S Wallace, D G Butcher, A Smith, B Magain, M J Dobbin, M Adcock, Mrs R L Butcher, E Skumbin, P M Cohen, M Cotter & A G Cotter
Second-up. First-up after three months ran last of 10 at Randwick Bm88 on February 14 over 1300m, 5 len behind Movin Out carrying 58.5kg at $71. Previously second-up 8th of 13 at this track in the G3 Cameron on September 19 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Headley Grange carrying 54kg at $31. Others seem to have his measure.
4
ALYSHA COLLETT
Pink, Lilac Stars And Sleeves
15 12x01 SHOW 'EM HOWL
ROBERT AGNEW
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
R J Agnew, D L Prosser, Miss M Agnew, Mrs A M Agnew, T Woods & D P Peisley
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 14 at Randwick Highway-C3 on January 24 over 1200m, 7 len behind Kingdom Undersiege with 56kg at $12. Second run from a spell won by 0.9 len at Port Macquarie Mnc Champ February 22 over 1200m defeating Kaihoko with 56kg at $21. Others rate better this time.
5
ANNA ROPER
Black, Orange Stars, Sleeves And Cap