Newcastle Race 8

Garrards Horse And Hound Pace

Prize Money: $6,936

POPSTAROMAR (1) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 3.5 metres from the winner in third over 1609m at this track. Has the benefit of a good draw. Has the talent to find the winners' list. PROTAGONIST (2) finished ninth last start, beaten 22 metres at Menangle over 1609m. Expected to run well. NIFTY STUDLEIGH (4) didn't do a bad job when sixth over 2030m at this track last time out. Include in all combinations. STICK MAN (3) is in the mix following a fourth at his most recent appearance over 1609m at this track. Top 3 claims this time. Something for the Multiples: STICK MAN NZ (3)

Distance: 1609m
Class: NR 53 to 55
Track: Fast
Weather: Fine
Surface: All Weather

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Popstaromar (Fr1) x734696253
Trainer: M V Lennox (Elrington)
Driver: Jack Callaghan (C)
Prize Money: $68,486
Win / Place: 10% / 46%

10 yo Bay Mare

Sire: BETTOR'S DELIGHT (USA)

Dam: BLAZING SOLO (NZ)

Dam's Sire: In The Pocket Usa

100

Rating

Stats

Career

58: 6-11-10

Distance

33: 3-6-8

Trk/Dst

26: 1-5-7

Track

46: 3-10-9

Season

13: 0-2-3

1st Up

7: 0-1-2

2nd Up

7: 3-1-2

3rd Up

6: 0-1-0

Metro

7: 2-1-0

Non-Metro

51: 4-10-10

Mobile

58: 6-11-10

All-Weather

58: 6-11-10

Best Mile

1:51.80

Comments

Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 3.5 m third behind Mister Cheese at this track over 1609m NR up to 50 last start. Before that was beaten 4.5 metres fifth again at this track in NR up to 47 on January 10. Leading player.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 10	16/1/25	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Joshua Gallagher	2:00.70	2:00.7	3.3m	$2.50f	6	NR up to 50	$9,790	-	1. Mister Cheese 2. Longnwindingroad 3. Popstaromar
5th of 10	10/1/25	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Chloe Formosa	1:56.00	1:56.0	4.6m	$5.50	7	NR up to 47	$9,790	-	1. Longnwindingroad 2. Uncle Gregory 3. Sylvia Kay NZ
2nd of 7	3/1/25	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Zara Fitzpatrick	1:53.70	1:53.7	16.1m	$14	6	NR up to 58	$9,790	-	1. Sweet Mama NZ 2. Popstaromar 3. Hidden Delight NZ
6th of 10	28/12/24	Maitland	2044m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Will Rixon	2:29.60	1:57.8	14.1m	$9.00	7	NR up to 55	$9,790	-	1. La Derniere 2. Ignite The Fire 3. Nifty Studleigh
9th of 10	21/12/24	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Blake Hughes	1:55.40	1:55.4	12.7m	$8.00	8	NR 49 to 55	$9,790	-	1. Yesnomaybeso 2. Lucky Beach Boy 3. Justawarrior
6th of 10	13/12/24	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Zara Fitzpatrick	1:54.50	1:54.5	9.6m	$26	7	NR up to 47	$9,790	-	1. Pops Joy 2. Sinbinned 3. De La Renta NZ

Protagonist (Fr2) 1518x690x9
Trainer: Rickie Alchin (Menangle Park)
Driver: Declan Murphy (C)
Prize Money: $26,618
Win / Place: 14% / 38%

4 yo Brown Horse

Sire: AMERICAN IDEAL (USA)

Dam: DANIELA HANTUCHOVA (NZ)

Dam's Sire: Christian Cullen Nz

Rating

Stats

Career

21: 3-2-3

Distance

15: 1-2-3

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

1: 0-0-0

Season

4: 0-0-0

1st Up

4: 1-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-1

Metro

14: 1-2-3

Non-Metro

7: 2-0-0

Mobile

21: 3-2-3

All-Weather

21: 3-2-3

Best Mile

1:56.16

Comments

Didn't impress first-up beaten 22 m ninth behind Tooram Magic at Menangle in a NR up to 60 on January 7. Has a better draw this time so should make amends.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 6	22/1/25	Menangle	1609m			-	Rickie Alchin	1:52.90	-	13.6m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Wipeout 2. Achy Breaky Ark 3. Protagonist
9th of 10	7/1/25	Menangle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	D R Hancock	1:53.00	1:53.0	22.1m	$51	112	NR up to 60	$10,000	-	1. Tooram Magic 2. Zen Master 3. Kates Virtue
112 Day Spell
3rd of 6	19/12/24	Goulburn	1710m			-	D R Hancock	2:08.20	-	15m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Mirador Lass 2. Magic Captain 3. Protagonist
3rd of 6	19/12/24	Goulburn	1710m			-	D R Hancock	2:08.20	-	15m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Mirador Lass 2. Magic Captain 3. Protagonist
10th of 10	17/9/24	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Nathan Jack	2:01.40	1:55.6	24.9m	$4.60	21	NR 55 to 64	$8,000	-	1. Ozzie Battler 2. High Flux 3. Art On Fire NZ
1st of 6	5/9/24	Shepparton	2190m			-	T Potter	2:41.50	-	30m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Protagonist 2. Ringos A Star 3. Keayang Omar

Stick Man NZ (Fr3) 1744259454
Trainer: D J Elder (Louth Park)
Driver: Blake Hughes (C)
Prize Money: $132,955
Win / Place: 11% / 31%

9 yo Bay/Brown Gelding

Sire: SHADOW PLAY (USA)

Dam: AZIZA (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

120: 14-18-6

Distance

54: 1-13-4

Trk/Dst

41: 1-10-2

Track

56: 4-11-2

Season

15: 1-3-0

1st Up

9: 1-3-1

2nd Up

9: 2-1-0

3rd Up

9: 1-2-0

Metro

11: 0-3-2

Non-Metro

109: 14-15-4

Mobile

113: 13-17-5

Standing

7: 1-1-1

All-Weather

118: 14-17-6

Slushy

3: 0-0-0

Grass

2: 0-1-0

Best Mile

1:54.10

Comments

Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track was 8th-15.4 at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Mister Cheese (2:00.70) in NR up to 50 on January 16 at $12. Before that, 5th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 5th-11.6m on the pegs beaten 12 m by Ashark (1:53.30) in NR 54 to 67 on December 16 at $10. Can do much better.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 10	16/1/25	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Mollly Ison	2:00.70	2:00.7	3.4m	$12	31	NR up to 50	$9,790	-	1. Mister Cheese 2. Longnwindingroad 3. Popstaromar
31 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 8	16/12/24	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Cooper Griffiths	1:53.30	1:53.3	12.5m	$10	9	NR 54 to 67	$6,940	-	1. Ashark 2. He Said She Said 3. Betterthanfederer
4th of 9	7/12/24	Menangle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Robert Morris	1:54.30	1:54.3	3.9m	$26	6	NR up to 55	$25,500	-	1. Im Alrite 2. Rebounder 3. Barlor Heaven
9th of 10	1/12/24	Maitland	1646m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Blake Hughes	1:59.50	1:56.9	15.1m	$8.50	3	NR up to 59	$6,940	-	1. Chlobro 2. Johnson Step NZ 3. Popstaromar
5th of 9	28/11/24	Tamworth	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	B J Elder	2:23.70	1:56.8	60.4m	$9.50	6	NR up to 58	$9,790	-	1. Princess Remi 2. Thomas Royal 3. Ashleys Blue Chip
2nd of 9	22/11/24	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Robert Morris	1:56.90	1:56.9	0.3m	$3.90	7	NR up to 55	$10,000	-	1. Flare Up 2. Stick Man NZ 3. Dollarsign

Nifty Studleigh (Fr4) 3558113286
Trainer: D J Elder (Louth Park)
Driver: Brad Elder
Prize Money: $215,091
Win / Place: 10% / 35%

9 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: A ROCKNROLL DANCE (USA)

Dam: ROCKY BAY LASS (NZ)

Dam's Sire: Art Major Usa

Rating

Stats

Career

246: 26-32-29

Distance

76: 8-10-10

Trk/Dst

65: 8-8-7

Track

109: 15-15-10

Season

20: 2-2-2

1st Up

3: 0-1-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-1

3rd Up

3: 0-1-0

Metro

73: 5-6-9

Non-Metro

173: 21-26-20

Mobile

246: 26-32-29

All-Weather

246: 26-32-29

Best Mile

1:53.70

Comments

Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 6th (Sr1) over 2030m at this track, beaten 25 m by Sweetly Spoken (2:36.60) in NR up to 55 on January 16 at $6. The run previous 8th (Sr1) over 2030m at this track beaten 11 m by My Stella Rose (2:27.40) in NR up to 58 on January 10 at $11. Best form puts him right in this.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 10	16/1/25	Newcastle	2030m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Cooper Griffiths	2:36.60	2:04.2	25.4m	$6.00	6	NR up to 55	$9,790	-	1. Sweetly Spoken 2. Applied NZ 3. Stealth Bomba NZ
8th of 10	10/1/25	Newcastle	2030m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	B J Elder	2:27.40	1:56.8	11.6m	$11	7	NR up to 58	$9,790	-	1. My Stella Rose 2. Karaoke King 3. Abstract Art
2nd of 10	3/1/25	Newcastle	2030m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	B J Elder	2:27.90	1:57.3	3.7m	$5.50	6	NR up to 57	$9,790	-	1. Dan Fernando NZ 2. Nifty Studleigh 3. Spunkys Gotsecrets
3rd of 10	28/12/24	Maitland	2044m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Cooper Griffiths	2:29.60	1:57.8	12.8m	$16	7	NR up to 55	$9,790	-	1. La Derniere 2. Ignite The Fire 3. Nifty Studleigh
1st of 10	21/12/24	Newcastle	2030m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Cooper Griffiths	2:27.30	1:56.8	2.1m	$7.00	5	NR up to 52	$9,790	-	1. Nifty Studleigh 2. Flare Up 3. He Said She Said
1st of 8	16/12/24	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	B J Elder	1:55.00	1:55.0	5.3m	$5.50	3	NR 50 to 53	$6,940	-	1. Nifty Studleigh 2. Ignite The Fire 3. Im A Liberty Girl

Stealth Bomba NZ (Fr5) x3678x7103
Trainer: L G McDonald (Fullerton Cove)
Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Prize Money: $105,692
Win / Place: 12% / 35%

9 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: MACH THREE (CAN)

Dam: HAYLEY BROGDEN (NZ)

Dam's Sire: Christian Cullen Nz

100

Rating

Stats

Career

105: 13-13-11

Distance

45: 5-6-3

Trk/Dst

39: 4-6-3

Track

79: 8-11-10

Season

7: 1-0-1

1st Up

9: 0-1-3

2nd Up

9: 1-2-1

3rd Up

8: 2-0-0

Metro

6: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

99: 13-13-11

Mobile

100: 11-13-10

Standing

5: 2-0-1

All-Weather

105: 13-13-11

Slushy

1: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:54.40

Comments

Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Fr8) over 2030m after being wide early at this track, at the bell was 2nd-1.8 beaten 7 m by Sweetly Spoken (2:36.60) in NR up to 55 on January 16 at $61. With even luck is a winning chance.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 10	16/1/25	Newcastle	2030m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Chloe Formosa	2:36.60	2:04.2	7.3m	$61	26	NR up to 55	$9,790	-	1. Sweetly Spoken 2. Applied NZ 3. Stealth Bomba NZ
1st of 6	12/1/25	Maitland	1648m			-	J L Daskalovski	2:00.20	-	1m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Stealth Bomba NZ 2. Dance With Carmer 3. Theartofinfusion
1st of 6	12/1/25	Maitland	1648m			-	J L Daskalovski	2:00.20	-	1m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Stealth Bomba NZ 2. Dance With Carmer 3. Theartofinfusion
10th of 10	21/12/24	Newcastle	2030m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	T J Miles	2:27.30	1:56.8	74.8m	$41	29	NR up to 52	$9,790	-	1. Nifty Studleigh 2. Flare Up 3. He Said She Said
2nd of 7	11/12/24	Newcastle	1609m			-	J L Daskalovski	1:55.70	-	3.6m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Lucky Beach Boy 2. Stealth Bomba NZ 3. Jeffcoate
2nd of 7	11/12/24	Newcastle	1609m			-	J L Daskalovski	1:55.70	-	3.6m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Lucky Beach Boy 2. Stealth Bomba NZ 3. Jeffcoate

Beancounter (Fr6) 49469438x9
Trainer: M A Formosa (Ellalong)
Driver: Michael Formosa
Prize Money: $62,539
Win / Place: 13% / 43%

8 yo Bay/Brown Gelding

Sire: ART MAJOR (USA)

Dam: FANCI PANTS LOMBO (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Classic Garry

Rating

Stats

Career

73: 10-11-11

Distance

25: 2-1-2

Trk/Dst

22: 2-0-2

Track

34: 2-2-2

Season

8: 0-0-1

1st Up

9: 1-1-2

2nd Up

7: 0-1-2

3rd Up

5: 1-1-0

Metro

17: 4-4-3

Non-Metro

56: 6-7-8

Mobile

73: 10-11-11

All-Weather

73: 10-11-11

Best Mile

1:54.00

Comments

Comes here second-up after a week-and-a-half. Lacklustre first-up performance when was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr6) over 2030m at this track, beaten 70 m by Johnson Step (2:39.80) in NR up to 55 on January 16 at $51. Others rate better.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
9th of 9	16/1/25	Newcastle	2030m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Cooper Griffiths	2:39.80	2:06.7	71.6m	$51	90	NR up to 55	$9,790	-	1. Johnson Step NZ 2. Kissmelvis 3. Spunkys Gotsecrets
90 Day Spell
2nd of 6	18/12/24	Newcastle	1609m			-	Grace Panella	1:57.90	-	0.2m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. McCrikey NZ 2. Beancounter 3. Hidden Delight NZ
2nd of 6	18/12/24	Newcastle	1609m			-	Grace Panella	1:57.90	-	0.2m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. McCrikey NZ 2. Beancounter 3. Hidden Delight NZ
8th of 10	18/10/24	Newcastle	2030m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Lucas Rando	2:28.00	1:57.3	14.5m	$31	7	NR up to 52	$9,790	-	1. Ashleys Blue Chip 2. Abstract Art 3. He Said She Said
3rd of 10	11/10/24	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Lucas Rando	1:55.10	1:55.1	8.1m	$17	7	NR up to 53	$9,790	-	1. La Derniere 2. Louigi 3. Beancounter
4th of 9	4/10/24	Newcastle	2030m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Lucas Rando	2:27.70	1:57.1	18.1m	$41	14	NR up to 57	$9,790	-	1. Go Oh Micky NZ 2. Whiskey Royale 3. Love Lou

Franco Storm (Fr7) 437x92579x
Trainer: J W Cook (Morisset)
Driver: Ashleigh Delosa (C)
Prize Money: $94,445
Win / Place: 10% / 38%

11 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: TINTED CLOUD (USA)

Dam: QUALITY FRANCO (NZ)

Dam's Sire: Caprock Usa

Rating

Stats

Career

84: 9-9-14

Distance

52: 7-7-8

Trk/Dst

35: 5-6-6

Track

59: 7-7-10

1st Up

7: 1-2-1

2nd Up

7: 1-2-0

3rd Up

7: 2-1-1

Metro

14: 2-0-1

Non-Metro

70: 7-9-13

Mobile

84: 9-9-14

All-Weather

84: 9-9-14

Best Mile

1:53.90

Comments

Returns after more than four years in the paddock. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into ninth behind Babyitscold at this track over 2030m in a 4yo+ NR up to 70 on May 23 2020 at $23. Each way value.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 6	12/1/25	Maitland	1648m			-	T J Miles	2:00.20	-	43m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Stealth Bomba NZ 2. Dance With Carmer 3. Theartofinfusion
4th of 6	12/1/25	Maitland	1648m			-	T J Miles	2:00.20	-	43m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Stealth Bomba NZ 2. Dance With Carmer 3. Theartofinfusion
6th of 6	28/2/24	Newcastle	1609m			-	B J Hughes	1:57.10	-	42.6m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Beersinmypocket 2. Never Know Blaze 3. Bodyline
6th of 6	28/2/24	Newcastle	1609m			-	B J Hughes	1:57.10	-	42.6m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Beersinmypocket 2. Never Know Blaze 3. Bodyline
9th of 10	23/5/20	Newcastle	2030m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Glenn Bull	2:31.80	2:00.3	39.8m	$23	8	NR up to 70	$9,690	-	1. Babyitscold 2. Audace 3. Yayas Hot Heart
7th of 10	15/5/20	Newcastle	2030m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Glenn Bull	2:30.90	1:59.6	36.4m	$8.00	6	NR up to 70	$9,690	-	1. Lightning Bob 2. Yesnomaybeso 3. Audace

Theartofinfusion (Fr8) 6x80700000
Trainer: S A Harmey (Sawyers Gully)
Driver: Kaitlyn Elliott (C)
Prize Money: $77,703
Win / Place: 8.91% / 25%

11 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: SOMEBEACHSOMEWHERE (USA)

Dam: THEARTOFILLUSION (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Perfect Art Usa

Rating

Stats

Career

101: 9-10-7

Distance

30: 3-5-1

Trk/Dst

8: 1-0-0

Track

15: 2-0-0

Season

8: 0-0-0

1st Up

10: 1-2-0

2nd Up

8: 0-2-0

3rd Up

7: 0-1-1

Metro

50: 4-9-5

Non-Metro

51: 5-1-2

Mobile

101: 9-10-7

All-Weather

101: 9-10-7

Best Mile

1:52.70

Comments

Didn't do much at the last run, was well back in the run when 10th (Fr8) over 2030m at this track well beaten by Dan Fernando (2:27.90) in NR up to 57 on January 3 at $126. Before that failed to finish when he ran at this track on December 21 over 1609m. Facing a tough assignment.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 6	12/1/25	Maitland	1648m			-	Rodney Atkins	2:00.20	-	11m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Stealth Bomba NZ 2. Dance With Carmer 3. Theartofinfusion
3rd of 6	12/1/25	Maitland	1648m			-	Rodney Atkins	2:00.20	-	11m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Stealth Bomba NZ 2. Dance With Carmer 3. Theartofinfusion
10th of 10	3/1/25	Newcastle	2030m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Kaitlyn Elliott	2:27.90	1:57.3	132.4m	$126	13	NR up to 57	$9,790	-	1. Dan Fernando NZ 2. Nifty Studleigh 3. Spunkys Gotsecrets
- of 10	21/12/24	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Kaitlyn Elliott	1:55.40	1:55.4	99.0m	$126	8	NR 49 to 55	$9,790	-	1. Yesnomaybeso 2. Lucky Beach Boy 3. Justawarrior
10th of 10	13/12/24	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Will Rixon	1:56.50	1:56.5	26.3m	$61	12	NR up to 57	$9,790	-	1. Conor McGregor NZ 2. Wild Card NZ 3. Indasky NZ
2nd of 5	8/12/24	Maitland	1648m			-	Shane Harmey	1:59.10	-	25m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Louigi 2. Theartofinfusion 3. Major Doodle

Ultra Bliss (Sr1) 2419x96080
Trainer: N W Thompson (Salt Ash)
Driver: Jemma Coney (C)
Prize Money: $129,864
Win / Place: 7.04% / 41%

9 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: BLISSFULL HALL (USA)

Dam: MODERN BABE

Dam's Sire: Modern Art Usa

Rating

Stats

Career

142: 10-28-21

Distance

89: 7-16-16

Trk/Dst

79: 6-15-13

Track

123: 9-25-17

Season

5: 0-0-0

1st Up

8: 0-1-1

2nd Up

8: 1-2-0

3rd Up

8: 0-1-2

Metro

3: 0-0-1

Non-Metro

139: 10-28-20

Mobile

142: 10-28-21

All-Weather

142: 10-28-21

Best Mile

1:53.60

Comments

Didn't do much last start, 10th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 23 m by Quaddie Vc (1:53.30) in NR up to 63 on January 10 at $41. Before that surrendered the lead and finished 8th (Fr5) over 2030m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 20 m by Wild Card (2:29.70) in NR up to 57 on December 6 at $13. Not keen.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
10th of 10	10/1/25	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Chloe Formosa	1:53.30	1:53.3	23.3m	$41	35	NR up to 63	$9,790	-	1. Quaddie Vc NZ 2. First String 3. The Fortunate Son
35 Day Freshen-Up
8th of 8	6/12/24	Newcastle	2030m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Chloe Formosa	2:29.70	1:58.6	20.2m	$13	14	NR up to 57	$9,790	-	1. Wild Card NZ 2. Four Feathers 3. Bettor Cheer NZ
10th of 10	22/11/24	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Chloe Formosa	1:54.30	1:54.3	38.2m	$23	7	NR up to 60	$9,790	-	1. Major Mal 2. Wild Card NZ 3. Spirit King
6th of 9	15/11/24	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Chloe Formosa	1:54.10	1:54.1	21.1m	$31	7	NR up to 60	$9,790	-	1. The Fortunate Son 2. The Metal Flyer 3. Paytons Rock NZ
9th of 10	8/11/24	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Chloe Formosa	1:55.60	1:55.6	14.4m	$19	189	NR up to 60	$9,790	-	1. Maurlen Boy 2. Halsey Nicole 3. Abstract Art
189 Day Spell
4th of 4	30/10/24	Newcastle	1609m			-	J L Daskalovski	1:55.30	-	17.3m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Ashark 2. Never Know Charlie 3. Popstaromar

Im Bills Last NZ (Sr2) 147x08x878
Trainer: S G Pringle (Aberdare)
Driver: Leigh Sutton
Prize Money: $133,730
Win / Place: 13% / 40%

7 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: SWEET LOU (USA)

Dam: COLLECTING (NZ)

Dam's Sire: Bettors Delight Usa

Rating

Stats

Career

120: 16-20-13

Distance

100: 12-19-12

Trk/Dst

35: 5-8-7

Track

39: 6-8-7

Season

5: 0-0-0

1st Up

7: 0-1-1

2nd Up

7: 0-1-1

3rd Up

6: 1-0-0

Metro

68: 7-11-5

Non-Metro

52: 9-9-8

Mobile

120: 16-20-13

All-Weather

120: 16-20-13

Best Mile

1:53.10

Comments

Didn't do much last time out, 8th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 7th-10.4m on the pegs beaten 9 m by Yesnomaybeso (1:55.40) in NR 49 to 55 on December 21 at $101. Before that 7th (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track beaten 45 m by Ashark (1:53.30) in NR 54 to 67 on December 16 at $51. Needs some luck.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
8th of 10	21/12/24	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Cooper Griffiths	1:55.40	1:55.4	9.1m	$101	5	NR 49 to 55	$9,790	-	1. Yesnomaybeso 2. Lucky Beach Boy 3. Justawarrior
7th of 8	16/12/24	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Jake Hughes	1:53.30	1:53.3	44.0m	$51	10	NR 54 to 67	$6,940	-	1. Ashark 2. He Said She Said 3. Betterthanfederer
8th of 8	6/12/24	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Bevan Pringle	1:53.40	1:53.4	23.6m	$101	109	NR up to 65	$9,790	-	1. Roll With Sloy 2. Rosberg NZ 3. Our Ideal Dream NZ
109 Day Spell
2nd of 3	27/11/24	Newcastle	1609m			-	S Lindsay	1:53.50	-	24.3m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Spunkys Gotsecrets 2. Im Bills Last NZ 3. Chappy Streetnorth
2nd of 3	27/11/24	Newcastle	1609m			-	S Lindsay	1:53.50	-	24.3m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Spunkys Gotsecrets 2. Im Bills Last NZ 3. Chappy Streetnorth
1st of 5	20/11/24	Newcastle	1609m			-	Bevan Pringle	1:56.60	-	6m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Im Bills Last NZ 2. Nelly Bigtime 3. Patsy Otara

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