Newcastle 26 Apr 2025
GOING: S(7)
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TAB APP BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1870m Track: Soft 7 Rain (Max: 23) Rail: +4m Entire. |
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Eclair Awesome should find the front with Eclair Encore and Dark Vador on her heels. KENMARE BAY (4) is an extra feed type claiming seconds at his past three starts. All -round class of horse though with enough weight relief to go one better now. ECLAIR ENCORE (8) draws well and has been close to a win in two starts from a spell. Home track tutored and rising in trip looks well placed. HELL’S ITCH (3) has run his best races at this track and handles any give in the ground. With a kind draw take seriously. AMPLIFY (7) went from a maiden win into group three company last start and shifts back in grade here. At a similar trip can offer much more. STAY TUNED (16) was much better last start and should get conditions to suit. Has the fitness to run well at a suitable trip. SUGGESTED PLAY: Kenmare Bay win.
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TRAPALANDA
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 62.0KG Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Australia Ltd (Mgr: Hon H M Herbert) Resuming after a seven months break. Not seen since winning won by 2.5 len Listowel Mdn Sw September 23 over 2414m defeating Young Churchill carrying 61kg at $1.80. On debut second of 18 at Curragh Mdn Sw June 28 over 2011m, 1.3 len behind Siege Of Troy with 61kg at $23. Prefer to see how he returns. |
2 JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE |
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| 2 | 05525 |
GENERAL SOHO
PAUL PERRY 9YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG 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 Comes off a 31 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 7 at Randwick Kensington Bm78 on March 26 over 1800m, 3 len behind I Am The Empire with 54.5kg at $21. The run before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Randwick Kensington Bm78 on March 13 over 1550m, 0.7 len behind Wrathful carrying 54kg at $41. Meets some better types this time and has the job ahead. |
7 MITCH STAPLEFORD |
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| 3 | 67500 |
HELL'S ITCH
JOHN P THOMPSON 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG D S Neate & Mrs K L Neate Useful gelding. Most recently got back early 10th of 15 at this track Bm68 on April 12 over 1600m, 4 len behind Fiftyfivechevy carrying 57.5kg at $12. The start before that ran last of 14 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on March 22 over 1500m, 5 len behind Inferencia with 55.5kg at $17. Better placed here. Rates highly in this line-up so expecting a much better run. |
2 M BELL |
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KENMARE BAY
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG C E Holt, Ms M Carroll, T Gleason, S W Bruhn, S D Gleason, M W Heinz, P V W Kruining, L A Payne & M L Scolari Racing well. Last start 2nd of 8 at this track Bm64 on April 1 over 1890m, in the wet; long-neck behind Tenniel with 58kg at $1.80. Before that 2nd of 10 at Wyong Cond Bm68 on March 12 over 1600m, in the wet; neck behind Oakfield Prince with 56.5kg at $1.80. Has ability and can run a forward race. |
9 WILLIAM A STANLEY |
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YOUR TEMPTATION
WAYNE WILKES 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG B Manuel, S Bowers, D W Griffiths, P W Hudson & W T Wilkes Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming got back early 6th of 11 at Taree Bm66 on March 17 over 1262m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Floss's One carrying 60.5kg at $41. Last start got back early 6th of 9 at Tamworth Cup-Prel on April 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Smart Shot carrying 55kg at $41. Can't entertain on that form. |
4 NICK HEYWOOD |
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OTIUM
WAYNE WILKES 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Meredith Park (Mgr: Ms S M Woodcock), Ms S M Woodcock, M J Everett & H O Everett Useful type. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.2 len at Scone Bm66 April 14 over 1700m in soft going defeating Sweet Bubbles carrying 55kg at $5.50. Before that 6th of 8 at Scone Bm66 on March 21 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Alpine Kandy with 57.5kg at $8.50. Prefer in easier. |
5 SHAE WILKES |
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| 7 | 54101 |
AMPLIFY
CIARON MAHER 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Dynamic Syndications Racing (Mgr: D W Watt), A J Mihle, Horsepower Racing (Mgr: P J Zappara), B & K Ramsey Family (Mgr: B D Ramsey), J & KJ Davis Family (Mgr: J Davis), RAVO Racing, W B Ramsey, C C Zun, W E Fletcher, A Franza, M P Carroll & S P Carroll Useful type. Last start 10th of 15 at Randwick in the G3 Adrianknox on April 5 over 2000m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Belle Detelle with 54kg at $31. Before that won by a head at Wyong Super Mdn March 19 over 1625m defeating Bendrodt carrying 55.5kg at $3.90. Has ability and is a top-three hope. |
11 C REITH |
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ECLAIR ENCORE
KRIS LEES 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG C K Li Third-up today. First-up raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at this track Cl1 on March 20 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Amreekiyah with 58.5kg at $7. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track Prov Cl1 on April 12 over 1500m, 1.2 len behind Bella Kathleen carrying 57kg at $2.60. Shows promise. Rates highly and expected to run well again. |
1 A GIBBONS |
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SHARON DRIVE
CHRIS WALLER 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Mrs J M Wanless Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up from last on the turn 7th of 11 at Randwick Kensington 3yo Bm72 on March 26 over 1400m, 3 len behind Mogul Monarch carrying 55kg at $91. Second-up did the work up front then tired 5th of 8 at Gosford Cl1 on April 10 over 1600m, slow going 1.3 len behind Eclair Awesome carrying 58.5kg at $4.40. Not far away last time. Hard to fault if at her best. |
15 J PENZA |
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| 10 | 13354 |
DARK VADOR
MATTHEW SMITH 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Denns Racing (Mgr: D L Yopp), C T Blake, Mrs J Blake, R Calman, T J Jones, D J Thomas, Ms S Malin, P Rowe, Mrs M I Rowe, M C Rowe, Mrs V M Rowe, J King, J B Harlow, J B de Smet, P R Hutchinson & M C S Racing (Mgr: Mrs M A Smith) Last start came from midfield; 4th of 15 at this track Bm68 on April 12 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind Fiftyfivechevy carrying 55kg at $31. The race before that did the work up front then tired 5th of 7 at Eagle Farm Cl3-Sw on March 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Ring Bearer with 58kg at $21. Top-three chance. |
6 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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EQUILIBRIST
KERRY PARKER 4YO BR/BL GELDING 56.0KG Bylong Park (Mgr: R H Johnston) & A Bojahr Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 8 at Kembla Grange Prov Cl1 on March 22 over 1400m, 7 len behind Invade And Conquer carrying 58kg at $19. Last start 3rd of 8 at Gosford Cl1 on April 10 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Eclair Awesome with 56.5kg at $26. Not far from the winner last time but this is a tough assignment. |
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DEVILS DAUGHTER
PAUL & MARTHA CAVE 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG Ms M Cave & A M Macrae Third-up today. First-up won by 1.0 len at Wellington Super Mdn-Sw March 31 over 1400m in the wet defeating Imarealamerican with 57kg at $1.80. Last start 4th of 8 at Gosford Cl1 on April 10 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Eclair Awesome with 56kg at $7.50. Hard to have on present form. |
5 A CALDER |
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| 13 | 2611 |
ECLAIR AWESOME
MATTHEW SMITH 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG C K Li Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.0 len at Gosford Cl1 April 10 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Meet Me In Bondi carrying 55kg at $6. The start before that won by 1.2 len at Albury Super Mdn March 20 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Sister Shay with 57.5kg at $4.40. Rates highly here and should be right in the mix again. |
3 KEAGAN LATHAM |
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ROAD TO PARADISE
KRIS LEES 3YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG Mrs J M Wanless Third race start. Won on debut came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track Prov Mdn-Sw December 7 over 1500m in soft going defeating Queen Of Drama with 55.5kg at $3.80. Returned from break second last of 12 at this track Cl1 on April 1 over 1500m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Rockbarton Angel carrying 56kg at $12. Needs to lift it a peg or two to threaten these. |
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| 15 | 45156 |
WANDJAD
WAYNE WILKES 5YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG Ms J R Baker At the latest run eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track Bm64 on April 12 over 1850m, 4.5 len behind Rothrock with 55kg at $6.50. Before that 5th of 8 at Taree Bm82 on March 25 over 1614m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Veandechance carrying 55kg at $4.40. Likely to struggle on recent form. |
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STAY TUNED
PAUL & MARTHA CAVE 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Ms M Cave, M Merriman, Mrs S H Castle-Roche, G F Bell, Mrs H J Bell, A J W Bouffler, A J Colquhoun, S P Daly, A J Mcrae, P J Munro, J H O'Connell, R W O'Connell, R J Smith, Mrs C A Wilkins, W A Wilkins & Redbank North Pty Ltd (Mgr: J Middleton) At the latest run 2nd of 10 at this track Bm64 on April 12 over 1850m, neck behind Rothrock with 55.5kg at $11. Before that eased back early on 5th of 8 at this track Bm64 on April 1 over 1890m, in the wet; 5 len behind Tenniel carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Value chance. |
15 A CALDER |
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COASTAL GROOVE
NATHAN DOYLE 4YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG N C Doyle, T D Jacobs, P J Salmon, Longneck Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C R Cameron), M I Gageler, A G Smith, Ms S A Bell, Ms M J Holland, J Saarikko, J D Morgan, A Whitney, Chope CC Racing (Mgr: M P Day), Z Harrison, C E Harrison & J Harrison Last start faded in the straight 5th of 9 at this track Cl1-Sw on April 12 over 2200m, 5 len behind Hampden with 59kg at $31. The start before that 4th of 8 at this track Mid Cl1-Sw on March 20 over 1850m, 1.5 len behind Webejamin carrying 59kg at $31. Looking to others. |
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BANYAN TREE
TRACEY BARTLEY 3YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG A K C Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs K Chrysiliou) Useful type. Last start got back early 7th of 11 at this track Prov Cl1 on April 12 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Bella Kathleen carrying 56kg at $91. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Tamworth Cl1-Sw on March 9 over 1600m, 2 len behind Fingers Hunter with 57.5kg at $41. Others look better placed. |
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