Newcastle Race 7 - The Prince Of Merewether Hcp (C1)
LORD VETTORI (3) progressive gelding who returned with a slick Maiden win over 1115m at Grafton with the 59kg. Expected to go on with it this time in and looks to have a few more wins in him this prep. Go close. HERMAN SAID (5) is having his third career start when resumed with a fast finishing third over 1000m at Tamworth. Ready for this trip and will be doing his best work late. PRIZE WRITER (4) fighting debut winner two-back, then a fading sixth over 1100m around the tight Wyong track when no match for the progressive Columbia Blue. Can turn it around from the low draw. ETOILE FILANTE (2) deep into his preparation and gives the impression he will be suited over this trip.

Jockey: Benjamin Osmond
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 7 at Taree Cl2 Bm62 on December 1 over 1005m, 2.75 len behind Brown Sugar carrying 60.5kg at $6. The run before that 6th of 9 at Port Macquarie Cl1 on November 13 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Magnolia Jewel with 61kg at $10. Fitter now and stays in the mix.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 01/12/2025 | 18 | CL2 | $27,000.00 | Taree | 1005m | Good 4 | Aaron Bullock | 60.5kg | 0:57.99 | 5-4-5 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
| 6/9 | 13/11/2025 | 26 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Port Macquarie | 1100m | Good 4 | Ashley Morgan | 61kg | 1:05.80 | 8-7-6 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $10.00 |
| 8/10 | 18/10/2025 | 269 | BM64 3U | $45,000.00 | Newcastle | 900m | Soft 5 | William Stanley | 57kg | 0:51.88 | 10-10-8 | 9 |
| 4.7L | $8.00 |
| 3/6 | 24/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 900m | Good | Benjamin Osmond | 0:53.99 | - | 0 |
| 0.97L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 08/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wyong | 845m | Good | William Stanley | 54.5kg | 0:50.08 | - | 0 |
| 8.38L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 22/01/2025 | 21 | NMW 3U | $55,000.00 | Mornington | 1200m | Good 4 | Craig Newitt | 54kg | 1:11.38 | 6-5-6 | 4 |
| 4.7L | $9.00 |
| 1/7 | 01/01/2025 | 19 | MDN 3 | $27,000.00 | Mornington | 1200m | Good 4 | Koby Jennings | 58kg | 1:10.61 | 5-4-1 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 13/12/2024 | 19 | MDN | $40,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Good 4 | Ben Allen | 58kg | 1:11.95 | 4-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Anna Roper
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after six months favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2.5 len at Grafton Mdn-Sw November 30 over 1115m defeating Thursain with 59kg at $2.90. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Wyong Mid Mdn-Sw on April 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Famous One with 58.5kg at $12. Progressive gelding who can get the job done again.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 30/11/2025 | 177 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1115m | Good 4 | Matthew McGuren | 59kg | 1:04.17 | 4-4-1 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $2.90 |
| 3/7 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wyong | 1000m | Good | Anna Roper | 52kg | 0:58.64 | - | 0 |
| 1.67L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 21/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawkesbury | 800m | Good | Anna Roper | 52kg | 0:48.77 | - | 0 |
| 3.79L | $0.00 |
| 3/11 | 06/06/2025 | 15 | MDN | $50,000.00 | Dubbo | 1300m | Soft 6 | Clayton Gallagher | 59kg | 1:18.22 | 2-1-3 | 11 |
| 1.9L | $2.40 |
| 2/6 | 22/05/2025 | 18 | MDN 3 | $42,000.00 | Goulburn | 1200m | Heavy 9 | Mitchell Bell | 58kg | 1:13.23 | 3-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.6L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 04/05/2025 | 17 | MDN | $50,000.00 | Dubbo | 1200m | Soft 5 | Mitchell Bell | 59kg | 1:10.05 | 4-5-2 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 17/04/2025 | 21 | MDN | $45,000.00 | Wyong | 1200m | Soft 7 | Dylan Gibbons | 58.5kg | 1:12.05 | 2-3-7 | 4 |
| 9.2L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/03/2025 | 249 | MDN CG | $42,000.00 | Gosford | 1100m | Soft 6 | Mitchell Bell | 58kg | 1:05.22 | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 0.7L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Mollie Fitzgerald
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, won by a nose at Gosford 4yo+ Mdn November 6 over 1000m defeating Tampa Bay carrying 56.5kg at $1.95. Second-up second last of 7 at Wyong Cl1 on November 26 over 1100m, 10 len behind Columbia Blue carrying 55kg at $26. Sharp improver at this track.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 26/11/2025 | 20 | CL1 3U | $42,000.00 | Wyong | 1100m | Good 4 | Mollie Fitzgerald | 55kg | 1:02.40 | 4-5-6 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/11/2025 | - | MDN 4U | $42,000.00 | Gosford | 1000m | Good 4 | Mollie Fitzgerald | 56.5kg | 0:58.38 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.95 |
| 1/9 | 29/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scone | 900m | Heavy | Mollie Fitzgerald | 52kg | 0:53.88 | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 13/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scone | 900m | Good | Reece Jones | 51kg | 0:53.20 | - | 0 |
| 8.54L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Andrew Gibbons
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 8 at Tamworth Cl2 on November 25 over 1000m, 0.9 len behind Kantishna with 58kg at $3.10. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Grafton 2yo Swp on July 17 over 1175m, 1.2 len behind Albany Road carrying 57kg at $5.50. Fitter and is sure to be prominent.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 25/11/2025 | 131 | CL2 | $27,000.00 | Tamworth | 1000m | Good 4 | Andrew Gibbons | 58kg | 0:56.85 | 4-5-3 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $3.10 |
| 3/5 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wyong | 1000m | Good | Andrew Gibbons | 50kg | 1:01.20 | - | 0 |
| 1.64L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 800m | Good | Andrew Gibbons | 50kg | 0:47.60 | - | 0 |
| 1.26L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 17/07/2025 | 24 | OPEN 2 | $45,000.00 | Grafton | 1175m | Good 4 | Andrew Gibbons | 57kg | 1:08.24 | 4-4-2 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 23/06/2025 | - | MDN | $27,000.00 | Scone | 900m | Soft 5 | Andrew Gibbons | 56.5kg | 0:52.53 | 3-1-1 | 9 |
| 2.1L | $1.55 |

Jockey: Winona Costin
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at Kembla Grange Cl1 May 31 over 1400m, in the wet; 11 len behind Pick Up The Tab carrying 52.5kg at $20. First up last campaign eighth of 12 at Hawkesbury Prov Mdn-Sw March 8 over 1100m, soft track; 6 len behind Veravino with 59kg at $21. Returns with the one trial and worth thought.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawkesbury | 800m | Good | Winona Costin | 50kg | 0:45.86 | - | 0 |
| 1.23L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 31/05/2025 | 22 | CL1 | $42,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1400m | Heavy 8 | Emma Ly | 52.5kg | 1:26.49 | 1-3-5 | 3 |
| 11.4L | $20.00 |
| 6/9 | 09/05/2025 | 14 | CL1 3U | $22,000.00 | Canberra | 1600m | Soft 5 | Emma Ly | 57kg | 1:36.27 | 1-1-6 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $21.00 |
| 1/12 | 25/04/2025 | 20 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Bathurst | 1400m | Good 4 | Emma Ly | 54kg | 1:22.43 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.6L | $10.00 |
| 14/14 | 05/04/2025 | 28 | MDN | $45,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1500m | Soft 5 | Benjamin Osmond | 57kg | 1:29.25 | 4-6-14 | 5 |
| 19.6L | $26.00 |
| 8/12 | 08/03/2025 | 91 | MDN | $45,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1100m | Soft 5 | Chad Lever | 59kg | 1:04.13 | 8-10-8 | 10 |
| 5.8L | $21.00 |
| 7/10 | 07/12/2024 | 16 | MDN | $45,000.00 | Newcastle | 1500m | Soft 5 | Mitch Stapleford | 56kg | 1:33.49 | 3-3-7 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $7.00 |
| 2/9 | 28/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawkesbury | 800m | Good | Mitchell Bell | 0:46.67 | - | 0 |
| 0.35L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Reece Jones
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 45-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 8 at Dubbo Cl1 on November 1 over 1200m, 5 len behind Brutal Love carrying 55kg at $14. The start before that 7th of 10 at Mudgee Cl1 on September 7 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Blend Of Three with 55.5kg at $19. Hard to have.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 01/11/2025 | 55 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Dubbo | 1200m | Good 4 | Jenny Duggan | 55kg | 1:09.92 | 4-7-8 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $14.00 |
| 6/7 | 09/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1000m | Good | Anna Roper | 0:59.65 | - | 0 |
| 6.05L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 07/09/2025 | 45 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Mudgee | 1200m | Good 4 | Grant Buckley | 55.5kg | 1:11.54 | 7-5-7 | 4 |
| 5.7L | $19.00 |
| 9/10 | 24/07/2025 | 39 | CL1 | $45,000.00 | Wyong | 1350m | Soft 5 | Anna Roper | 55kg | 1:20.81 | 4-4-9 | 9 |
| 10.1L | $21.00 |
| 3/11 | 15/06/2025 | 17 | CL1 FM | $30,000.00 | Coonamble | 1300m | Good 4 | Kody Nestor | 58kg | 1:17.77 | 2-1-3 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $4.80 |
| 6/7 | 29/05/2025 | 24 | CL1 | $42,000.00 | Gosford | 1200m | Heavy 9 | Braith Nock | 55kg | 1:13.86 | 5-6-6 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $11.00 |
| 11/11 | 05/05/2025 | 39 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Gunnedah | 1250m | Good 4 | Anna Roper | 58.5kg | 1:14.68 | 3-3-11 | 8 |
| 9.6L | $4.60 |
| 1/7 | 05/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 850m | Soft | Anna Roper | 0:49.61 | - | 0 |
| 1.31L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Molly Bourke
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of four months. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at Goulburn Cl1 August 24 over 1400m, in the wet; 13 len behind Socrazyinlove carrying 53kg at $41. When resuming last campaign sixth of 12 at Canberra Mdn December 6 2024 over 1000m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Miss Backchat carrying 53kg at $7. Expecting a strong run fresh.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 793m | Soft | Molly Bourke | 51.5kg | 0:46.22 | - | 0 |
| 0.34L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 24/08/2025 | 29 | CL1 | $30,000.00 | Goulburn | 1400m | Heavy 9 | Emma Ly | 53kg | 1:24.78 | 2-2-9 | 5 |
| 13.4L | $41.00 |
| 10/11 | 26/07/2025 | 39 | CL1 | $42,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1500m | Good 4 | Mollie Fitzgerald | 53kg | 1:29.96 | 1-2-10 | 10 |
| 5.8L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 17/06/2025 | 58 | CL1 | $42,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1500m | Soft 5 | Olivia Chambers | 53kg | 1:29.53 | 2-3-7 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $21.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/04/2025 | 51 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Nowra | 1400m | Good 4 | Olivia Dalton | 53kg | 1:23.31 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.10 |
| 3/9 | 28/02/2025 | 11 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Goulburn | 1500m | Good 4 | Olivia Dalton | 57kg | 1:28.80 | 2-2-3 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/12 | 17/02/2025 | 20 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Wagga | 1600m | Good 4 | Nick Heywood | 59kg | 1:38.00 | 2-1-3 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $3.20 |
| 1/10 | 23/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 809m | Good | Kathy O'Hara | 0:47.93 | - | 0 |
| 2.99L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Grant Buckley
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Last start 3rd of 8 at Wyong Mid Cl1 on November 26 over 1350m, 5.5 len behind Purple Rose carrying 55.5kg at $151. The run before that 6th of 8 at this track Cl1 on October 27 over 1350m, 11 len behind Dreymon with 55kg at $151. Finds a few better today. Outclassed.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 26/11/2025 | 30 | CL1 | $45,000.00 | Wyong | 1350m | Good 4 | Grant Buckley | 55.5kg | 1:17.51 | 5-5-3 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $151.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/10/2025 | 20 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Newcastle | 1350m | Good 4 | Mikayla Weir | 55kg | 1:21.67 | 6-8-6 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $151.00 |
| 6/7 | 07/10/2025 | 5 | CL1 | $45,000.00 | Newcastle | 1250m | Good 4 | Siena Grima | 53kg | 1:14.99 | 7-7-6 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $101.00 |
| 11/12 | 02/10/2025 | 27 | CL1 3U | $42,000.00 | Newcastle | 1500m | Good 4 | Molly Bourke | 53.5kg | 1:29.88 | 10-9-11 | 9 |
| 11.3L | $151.00 |
| 10/11 | 05/09/2025 | 43 | CL1 | $50,000.00 | Wyong | 1100m | Good 4 | Grant Buckley | 55kg | 1:04.19 | 10-9-10 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $201.00 |
| 8/10 | 24/07/2025 | 5 | CL1 | $45,000.00 | Wyong | 1350m | Soft 5 | Madeline Owen | 52kg | 1:20.81 | 5-5-8 | 3 |
| 5.2L | $91.00 |
| 8/9 | 13/10/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 800m | Heavy | Serg Lisnyy | 0:50.29 | - | 0 |
| 7.37L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Shannen Llewellyn
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 8 at Scone Cl1 on November 18 over 900m, 9 len behind Shenandoah River with 55kg at $51. Second-up 7th of 11 at Scone Ctry Cl1 on December 2 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Athena's Treasure with 55kg at $101. Has the job ahead this time.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 02/12/2025 | 14 | CL1 | $30,000.00 | Scone | 1000m | Good 4 | Grant Buckley | 55kg | 0:57.86 | 10-8-7 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $101.00 |
| 7/8 | 18/11/2025 | 71 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Scone | 900m | Good 4 | Reece Jones | 55kg | 0:50.87 | 8-8-7 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $51.00 |
| 9/10 | 08/09/2025 | 14 | CL1 | $30,000.00 | Tamworth | 1000m | Soft 5 | Mollie Fitzgerald | 55.5kg | 0:58.28 | 10-10-9 | 8 |
| 4.6L | $19.00 |
| 1/6 | 25/08/2025 | 46 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Scone | 1000m | Heavy 9 | Braith Nock | 55kg | 0:59.08 | 6-4-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.90 |
| 9/10 | 10/07/2025 | 13 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Dubbo | 1600m | Soft 5 | Grant Buckley | 57kg | 1:37.63 | 4-3-9 | 4 |
| 9.4L | $13.00 |
| 8/12 | 27/06/2025 | 11 | MDN | $50,000.00 | Tamworth | 1400m | Soft 6 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | 59kg | 1:24.12 | 8-8-8 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1000m | Good | Shayleigh Ingelse | 0:59.01 | - | 0 |
| 5.24L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 10/08/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Deagon | 1050m | Good | Sabbir Alam | 1:01.91 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |