Newcastle

Gelding back from a spell of five-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second last of 13 at Randwick in the G1 ATC Derby April 4 over 2400m, soft track; 24 len behind Green Spaces with 56.5kg at $21. Previously first up; second of 11 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw February 26 over 1400m, a nose behind Standard Deviation with 59kg at $2.25. Smart gelding who can finish over the top of these.

Second run back. First-up after five months 9th of 11 in a Super 3yo Mdn at Warwick Farm on September 2 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Sing Your Song with 60kg at $19. Previously second-up ran last of 8 in the G2 Todman Stakes at Randwick on March 7 over 1200m, 5 len behind Paradoxium carrying 56.5kg at $101. Stakes placed and rates highly second up.

Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at Kembla Grange 2yo Mdn-Sw April 29 over 1300m, 6 len behind Katoto with 57kg at $14. On debut second last of 7 at Warwick Farm 2yo C&G Mdn April 15 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind St Gotthard with 58kg at $8.50. Gelded over the break and capable of a bold return.

Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at Flemington 2yo Hcp July 19 2025 over 1800m, soft track; 5 len behind Arcora with 56kg at $4.60. On debut second last in a small field at this track 2yo Hcp June 28 2025 over 1300m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Loving carrying 57kg at $2.60. Gelded over the break and has the upside to figure prominently.

Third race start. Promising on debut ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 in a Mdn-Sw at Beaumont (Newcastle) on February 16 over 1150m, 1.1 len behind Vidia with 58.5kg at $2. Went for a break before racing on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 in a Mdn-Sw at Taree on August 31 over 1300m, slow going 2.25 len behind Alabama Charm carrying 59kg at $2.35. Blinkers go on and has plenty of improvement to come.

Three-year-old gelding (Wootton Bassett - Rippled) will no doubt benefit from the three trials prior to his debut today. Won a trial at Warwick Farm over 1200m September 3. Trialled okay and place preferred.

Second run back. First-up after four months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 in a Mid 4yo+ Mdn-Sw at Wyong on September 4 over 1350m, 6 len behind Algorithmic carrying 57kg at $2.90. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 in a Mdn at this track on February 28 over 1300m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind No No Yes with 53kg at $8. Fitter now and gets in light with the claim.

Second-up. First start ran last of 12 in a Mid 2yo Mdn at this track on June 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 51 len behind Exit Clause with 57kg at $61. Returned from break ran last of 7 in a Super Mdn at Wyong on September 4 over 1200m, 7 len behind Dragon Blood with 56.5kg at $81. Not going well enough.