Newcastle 23 Apr 2026
GOING: S(5)
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THE PRINCE OF MEREWETHER CONDITIONAL BENCHMARK 68 HANDICAP 1500m Track: SOFT 5 Rain (Max: 20) Rail: True. |
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Off the low draw Inferencia has enough speed to lead the way in the absence of a recognised leader. SOUTHERN PRINCE (2) returns from a break of six months. Went quickly through the grades last prep, including a respectable fifth over 2000m in the G1 Spring Champion Stakes at Randwick last October. Fitted with the two trials and can sprint well fresh with the 3kg claimer aboard. Go close. NEW PHAROAH (3) has gone to a new level this time in and races best with the runs spaced. Rounded them up with ease with the 61kg to salute over 1500m at Albury in C3 class. Gets favourable conditions from the low draw. SHEEZA DIVA (6) handy filly who warmed up late at her first run back with a respectable sixth over 1300m at Hawkesbury. Lone win came second-up and will relish the roomier track. Hard to hold out. COMMANDING ARTIST (4) comes here deep into the prep and is due for a change of luck. Sat on the speed with a gritty third over 1850m at this track. Genuine top-four contender. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 2,3,6,4.
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GENERAL SOHO
PAUL PERRY 10YO BAY GELDING 63.0KG P Perry, Mrs K N Overton, Mrs D L Muddle, C & S (Mgr: S M Madden), A G Smith, Miss M T Smith & B Nealon At the latest run came from midfield and won by a head at this track Bm68 April 11 over 1600m defeating Cosmic Avenger with 59kg at $18. The race before that ran last of 11 at Randwick Kensington Bm78 on March 25 over 1800m, slow going 10 len behind Glad You Think So carrying 54.5kg at $31. Returned to form and saves his best for here. |
8 WILLIAM STANLEY |
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| 2 | x115x |
SOUTHERN PRINCE
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 3YO B/BR GELDING 63.0KG Vieira Racing (Mgr: B Vieira), B Vieira, Mrs S G Vieira, T Vieira, Mrs R Vieira, Mrs C Vieira-Choy & J A Choy Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 13 at Randwick in the G1 Champion October 25 over 2000m, 3 len behind Attica carrying 56.5kg at $26. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Kembla Grange Cg&E Mdn September 27 over 1400m defeating Waerea with 55kg at $4.80. Expecting him to go on with it this time in. |
5 DEON LE ROUX |
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| 3 | x1401 |
NEW PHAROAH
BRETT & GEORGIE CAVANOUGH 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Mrs L E Cavanough Returns from a 34-day let-up. Last start won by 0.7 len at Albury Ctry Cl3 March 20 over 1500m on a soft track defeating Light Foot carrying 61kg at $8.50. The run before that 12th of 14 at Muswellbrook H&Nw Champ on March 8 over 1280m, 7 len behind Chidiac with 56kg at $101. In leading country yard and expected to measure up. |
2 ANDREW ADKINS |
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| 4 | 25223 |
COMMANDING ARTIST
GERALD RYAN & STERLING ALEXIOU 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG B Vieira, Mrs S G Vieira, T Vieira, Mrs R Vieira, Mrs C Vieira-Choy, J A Choy & Vieira Racing (Mgr: B Vieira) Recent form sound. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track Bm64 on March 31 over 1850m, 2.25 len behind Cosmic Lad carrying 61kg at $3.90. The run before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on March 17 over 1500m, 0.5 len behind Malabar with 61kg at $2.80. Deep into the prep and sure to be in the thick of things again. |
13 J FORD |
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| 5 | x0414 |
SOLITARIO
PAUL MESSARA & LEAH GAVRANICH 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J Messara), A Fraser & A Fraser Most recently 4th of 12 at this track Bm68 on April 11 over 1600m, neck behind General Soho carrying 59kg at $4.80. The run before that won by 1.0 len at Muswellbrook Ctry Cl3 March 27 over 1450m on a rain affected track defeating Tanglewood Jimmy with 58kg at $4.60. Hard fit for this and will be strong late. |
12 ASHLEY MORGAN |
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| 6 | 489x6 |
SHEEZA DIVA
MITCHELL & DESIREE KEARNEY 3YO B/BR FILLY 58.0KG Mrs D A Kearney, Ms L R Pejic, Mrs A Young, Mrs R Hickey, Ms G Brewer, Mrs D Clarke, Mrs K Peters, Mrs T Campbell, J C Cotter, M Nicol, R Nicol, J Corcio & E M Reardon Second-up. First-up after five months 6th of 10 at Hawkesbury Bm78 on April 8 over 1300m, 3 len behind Spione with 54kg at $6.50. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 0.9 len at Hawkesbury Super Mdn September 11 over 1300m on a soft track defeating Above The Law carrying 55kg at $21. Maps well with good second-up credentials. |
1 RACHEL KING |
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CASH ME
JARROD AUSTIN 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG P M Roberts, S Andersen, B S Young, L S Timms, B E Thomson, B Ryan, S D Pereira, G Marini, T R Lindeberg, A Ligt, J P Disher, W Cornwall, D J Cawthorne, D Brown, P M Beaman, 4Bees (Mgr: R McGarrigle), W L F H Racing (Mgr: R Hall), C K B I Z (Mgr: C Manelski) & J M Austin Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming eased back early on 6th of 9 at Hawkesbury Mid Bm68 on March 17 over 1300m, 7 len behind Il Passero carrying 59.5kg at $51. Last start ran last in a small field at Warwick Farm Bm72 on April 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Mornington Pier with 57kg at $31. Winner will come from elsewhere. |
7 LOUISE DAY |
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| 8 | 542x6 |
JUST SHANE
TARA & PHILIPPE VIGOUROUX 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG P M Vigouroux, M G V Barnett, K L Quigley, Mrs V A Byrnes, R G Dalrymple, Prebblebrook (Mgr: J A Prebble), Mrs F L Dalrymple, I C Marscham, R McNaughton, Mrs J Crockart, I D Faulkner, J Ikonomapoulos, V Ikonomopoulos & W Slawski Second run back. First-up after five months 6th of 8 at Hawkesbury Cg&E Bm64 on April 14 over 1400m, 5 len behind Viewpoint with 57kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Canberra Acton Bm60 on August 8 over 1206m, 2.25 len behind Russian Zarina carrying 58kg at $61. This looks too tough. |
6 SHANNEN LLEWELLYN |
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CHANGE MY ADDRESS
JOHN SARGENT 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG J G Sargent, Mrs S A Sargent, Miss L J Sargent & J W L Sargent Most recently 6th of 12 at Wyong Provmid Champ on March 28 over 1350m, slow going 6 len behind Il Passero carrying 54kg at $16. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Kembla Grange Bm64 on March 13 over 1400m, slow going 1.3 len behind Pappa Blue carrying 58.5kg at $5. Should be at her top now and cannot be discounted. |
11 JASON COLLETT |
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CLUBMAN
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG J R Vickery, M J Grace, D V Simpson, M S Wood, Dr O K Chan, JAM Thoroughbreds (Mgr: A M Bayley), T P Orlizki, M D Wiener, Walker Racing & Bloodstock (Mgr: L A Walker), I W C Cheung, T W H Cheung, Miss A S Mitchell, J L Brooks, Goodlife Thoroughbreds (Mgr: T R King), Hon. G J Williamson & A Mudie First-up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at Hawkesbury Cond Bm68 November 8 over 2000m, 2 len behind Call Me Magnifique carrying 57kg at $6. Previously first up; fourth in a small field at Kembla Grange Bm64 August 1 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Kirkuk with 58kg at $5.50. Might be better off following this outing. |
10 MOLLIE FITZGERALD |
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| 11 | 57899 |
INFERENCIA
REBECCA DUNN 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Ms R A Dunn Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at Tamworth Cup-Prel on April 10 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Hulu with 58.5kg at $51. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 9 at this track Cond Bm68 on March 12 over 1600m, 18 len behind General Soho carrying 57kg at $26. Hard to make a case. |
3 C LEVER |
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OTIUM
WAYNE WILKES 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Meredith Park (Mgr: Ms S M Woodcock), Ms S M Woodcock, M J Everett & H O Everett At the latest run second last of 14 at Muswellbrook Mwbk Cup on March 27 over 1500m, slow going 7 len behind Magnatear carrying 54kg at $151. The run before that 4th of 10 at Scone Bm66 on March 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Antilocapra carrying 60kg at $12. Unlikely to threaten. |
4 DYLAN GIBBONS |
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HUSH HUSH
CIARON MAHER 3YO BR/BL FILLY 55.0KG Highgrove Stud (Mgr: R T Gilbert) Comes off a 41 day let-up. Last start 14th of 16 at Kembla Grange in the G3 Kg Classic on March 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Feminino with 55kg at $41. The start before that eased back early on 4th of 8 at Kembla Grange Cl1 on February 24 over 1500m, 0.6 len behind Sneaky Choice carrying 57.5kg at $6. Not keen on her chances. |
13 ADAM FARRAGHER |
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KILLER KERR
PETER GREEN 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Green Brothers Racing (Mgr: C J Green), A M Hagarty, A Phipps, Belsin Thoroughbreds, C Demuth, D Edwards, D A Jenkins, M Nicol, P Daher, P Wilson, White Family Racing (Mgr: N J White), S P Wilson & HAAH Racing (Mgr: J Hodder) Most recently eased back early on 6th of 12 at Rosehill Midway 5yo+ Bm72 on March 28 over 1300m, slow going 3.5 len behind Annie's Rose carrying 52kg at $81. Before that from last on the turn 6th of 10 at this track Prov Bm64 on March 12 over 1400m, 2 len behind Benamera with 55.5kg at $20. Look for her late in this easier race. |
9 SIENNA GRIMA |
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