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Newcastle Race 5 - Ave Technologies Newcastle Mile (Group 2)

Defending champion LEAP TO FAME (5) was back in the winner's list in the Cranbourne Cup last start to follow his narrow defeat in the Hunter Cup. He came from this barrier to win this race last year and loves the mile, winning five of six attempts. Should be too good. MAX DELIGHT (6) was 7m behind LEAP TO FAME in the Hunter Cup but his effort was terrific from a horror draw and since then he beat a good field to win over the distance at Menangle. His draw on the outside of LEAP TO FAME won't make it easy to topple the champ but he is going as well as ever. SURE THING CAPTAIN (2) hasn't raced since the Eureka but his prior form was strong including a Menangle win two back. Has yet to miss a place when fresh and draws well. MIKI PINS (8) been freshened since failing from the back row in the Shepparton Cup but he'll relish coming back to the mile having won four in a row over the distance at Menangle prior. FIRE FOX (4) returns to the Grimson yard and has been readied with a trial win.

Race Time:9:21 AM

Friday, February 21, 2025

Track:Fast

Weather:Overcast

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1609m

Ardens Ace NZ (1)0824544073

Trainer: Tony Bertwistle (Menangle Park)12 mths 154: 13-26-26

Driver: Bailey McDonough

7 yo B G

Sire: ART MAJOR (USA)

Dam: VENUS SERENA (NZ)

Dam's Sire: Mach Three Ca

Stats

Career154: 13-26-26

LTS$323,200.00

BMR1:51.80

TS3: 0-1-1

Win %8.44%

Place %42.21%

Comments

Seven-year-old gelding showed improvement last start. 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at Menangle, beaten 5 m by Max Delight (1:48.80) in No NR on February 15 at $151. The race before was not as impressive when well beaten into seventh after a quick start, behind Im The Falcon at Menangle over 2300m in a No NR on February 8 at $26. Might find this beyond him.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/10	15/02/2025	7	No NR	$20,400.00	Menangle	1609m	Fast	B L McDonough	1:48.8	1	1. Max Delight 2. Captains Knock 3. Ardens Ace NZ	4.9L	$151.00
7/8	08/02/2025	14	No NR	$20,400.00	Menangle	2300m	Fast	B L McDonough	1:53.8	3	1. Im The Falcon NZ 2. Kingmaker NZ 3. Petes Said So NZ	16.4L	$26.00
10/10	25/01/2025	7	No NR	$20,400.00	Menangle	2300m	Fast	B L McDonough	1:52.2	5	1. Max Delight 2. Captains Knock 3. Don Hugo	29.0L	$126.00
4/10	18/01/2025	7	No NR	$20,400.00	Menangle	1609m	Neutral	B L McDonough	1:49.0	1	1. Nyack 2. Captains Knock 3. Wasa Heat Seeker NZ	10.4L	$81.00
4/6	11/01/2025	7	No NR	$20,400.00	Menangle	2300m	Neutral	Will Rixon	1:55.6	1	1. Nyack 2. Petes Said So NZ 3. Line Up NZ	8.2L	$9.50
5/9	04/01/2025	9	No NR	$30,600.00	Menangle	1609m	Neutral	Will Rixon	1:49.8	6	1. Im The Falcon NZ 2. Terry NZ 3. Petes Said So NZ	6.7L	$26.00
2/9	15/03/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	A R Bertwistle		0	1. Pops Boy 2. Ardens Ace NZ 3. Star Major	0.1L	$0.00
3/8	24/08/2022	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	A R Bertwistle		0	1. Tay Tay 2. Town Echo NZ 3. Ardens Ace NZ	7.7L	$0.00

Sure Thing Captain (2)73x172110x

Trainer: Shannon Price (Alberton)12 mths 24: 10-2-3

Driver: Adam Sanderson

5 yo B G

Sire: CAPTAINTREACHEROUS (USA)

Dam: MUSICAL DELIGHT (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Bettors Delight Usa

Stats

Career24: 10-2-3

LTS$225,478.00

BMR1:52.10

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %41.67%

Place %62.50%

Comments

Returns after five-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into tenth behind Don Hugo at Menangle over 2300m in a 3yo No NR on September 7 at $5. Previous preparation first-up won by 5 m as favourite (Sr3) at Albion Park (1:57.10) beating The Rainbow Beach in No NR on June 15 at $1.33. First-up record is strong and draws for a good return.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/7	14/02/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Albion Park	1660m	Good	Adam Sanderson		0	1. Duke Of Scotland NZ 2. Sure Thing Captain 3. Rylee Rhayne Bow	0.1L	$0.00
10/10	07/09/2024	7	No NR	$1,970,000.00	Menangle	2300m	Neutral	A F J Sanderson	1:53.7	4	1. Don Hugo 2. Bay Of Biscay 3. High Above	19.5L	$5.00
1/10	31/08/2024	15	No NR	$30,600.00	Menangle	2300m	Neutral	A F J Sanderson	1:54.0	2	1. Sure Thing Captain 2. Dangerous 3. Wisper A Secret	5.9L	$3.90
1/9	16/08/2024	13	B 5 No NR	$9,120.00	Albion Park	2138m	Neutral	A F J Sanderson	1:54.3	2	1. Sure Thing Captain 2. Alta Magacian NZ 3. The Rainbow Beach	11.3L	$1.06
2/12	03/08/2024	7	B 5	$21,380.00	Albion Park	2138m	Neutral	A F J Sanderson	1:52.8	5	1. Major Moth 2. Sure Thing Captain 3. Collect A Dime	7.0L	$3.80
7/12	27/07/2024	42	No NR	$53,040.00	Albion Park	2138m	Neutral	A F J Sanderson	1:52.2	6	1. Blazing Home NZ 2. Always Smokin NZ 3. Free Thinker	11.5L	$151.00
1/10	15/06/2024	98	No NR	$14,500.00	Albion Park	1660m	Neutral	A F J Sanderson	1:53.5	3	1. Sure Thing Captain 2. The Rainbow Beach 3. Bettor Keppel	4.8L	$1.33
1/8	28/05/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Albion Park	1660m	Good	A F J Sanderson		0	1. Sure Thing Captain 2. Classie Washington NZ 3. Teddy Disco	1.1L	$0.00

Kanena Provlima (3)6550033150

Trainer: Kerryann Morris (Camden South)12 mths 129: 20-10-19

Driver: Joshua Gallagher

9 yo B G

Sire: A ROCKNROLL DANCE (USA)

Dam: MES TI TSEPI (AUS)

Dam's Sire: In The Pocket Usa

Stats

Career129: 20-10-19

LTS$360,345.00

BMR1:50.60

TS2: 0-0-1

Win %15.50%

Place %37.98%

Comments

Last start was well back in the run when 12th (Fr5) over 2760m after being wide early at Melton, beaten 21 m by Swayzee (3:11.80) in G1 No NR on February 1 at $151. Before that, 5th (Fr5) over 2710m after showing early speed at Ballarat beaten 6 m by Bulletproof Boy (3:14.50) in G2 No NR on January 18 at $7.50. A good draw gives him exotic claims.

Last Starts 21 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
12/12	01/02/2025	14	No NR	$250,000.00	Melton	2760m	Neutral	Kerryann Morris	1:51.9	5	1. Swayzee 2. Leap To Fame 3. Republican Party NZ	21.4L	$151.00
5/12	18/01/2025	7	No NR	$100,000.00	Ballarat	2710m	Neutral	David Moran	1:55.5	5	1. Bulletproof Boy 2. Hector NZ 3. Perfect Class	6.6L	$7.50
1/12	11/01/2025	16	No NR	$50,000.00	Shepparton	2690m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:56.0	2	1. Kanena Provlima 2. Sew What 3. Perfect Stride NZ	7.0L	$4.80
3/12	26/12/2024	12	No NR	$50,000.00	Bathurst	2790m	Neutral	Brad Hewitt	1:54.9	5	1. Swayzee 2. Smooth Buzz 3. Kanena Provlima	20.2L	$26.00
3/6	14/12/2024	7	No NR	$25,500.00	Menangle	2300m	Neutral	Robert Morris	1:53.5	4	1. Star Major 2. Zeuss Bromac NZ 3. Kanena Provlima	1.9L	$6.00
10/12	07/12/2024	3	No NR	$30,000.00	Menangle	2300m	Fast	Robert Morris	1:52.4	2	1. Captains Knock 2. My Moonlite Dream NZ 3. Curly James	21.7L	$71.00
4/7	22/05/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	J P Gallagher		0	1. Pas Guarantee 2. Jay Ok 3. Fire Fox NZ	5.1L	$0.00
5/5	27/03/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Bathurst	1730m	Good	J T Hewitt		0	1. Iam The Captain 2. Saint Julien 3. Offyarocka Crocker	19.7L	$0.00

Fire Fox NZ (4)977558856x

Trainer: Jason Grimson (Menangle Park)12 mths 70: 13-14-6

Driver: Cameron Hart

8 yo B G

Sire: SWEET LOU (USA)

Dam: FIRE DANCER (NZ)

Dam's Sire: Courage Under Fire Nz

Stats

Career70: 13-14-6

LTS$195,991.00

BMR1:49.20

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %18.57%

Place %47.14%

Comments

First up. At the last run he 6th (Fr1) over 2138m at Albion Park, beaten 60 m by Leap To Fame (2:27.80) in No NR on September 28 at $26. Trial winner who is worth including fresh.

Last Starts 10 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/8	12/02/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	Cameron Hart		0	1. Fire Fox NZ 2. Double Fear 3. Ooga Chaka	3.8L	$0.00
6/6	28/09/2024	14	No NR	$21,380.00	Albion Park	2138m	Neutral	Pete McMullen	1:51.2	1	1. Leap To Fame 2. Northview Hustler NZ 3. Braedos Lad	61.1L	$26.00
5/6	14/09/2024	14	No NR	$16,500.00	Albion Park	1660m	Neutral	Pete McMullen	1:51.6	6	1. Smiffys Terror NZ 2. Deus Ex NZ 3. Always Smokin NZ	6.8L	$7.50
8/8	31/08/2024	43	No NR	$25,000.00	Albion Park	1660m	Neutral	Pete McMullen	1:50.7	6	1. Jimartee 2. Turn It Up 3. Always Smokin NZ	13.3L	$11.00
8/11	19/07/2024	6	NR up to 90	$9,120.00	Albion Park	2138m	Neutral	Seaton Grima	1:52.5	6	1. Mr McLaren NZ 2. Targaryen NZ 3. Last Tango In Heaven NZ	26.5L	$3.40
5/12	13/07/2024	7	No NR	$53,040.00	Albion Park	2138m	Neutral	W H Rixon	1:51.0	1	1. Leap To Fame 2. Swayzee 3. Simply Sam NZ	15.2L	$81.00
5/10	06/07/2024	21	No NR	$14,500.00	Albion Park	1660m	Neutral	J A Callaghan	1:50.1	1	1. Deus Ex NZ 2. Jimartee 3. Don Hugo	4.5L	$21.00
3/7	22/05/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	S M Grima		0	1. Pas Guarantee 2. Jay Ok 3. Fire Fox NZ	3.4L	$0.00

Leap To Fame (5)1x111x1121

Trainer: Grant Dixon (Tamborine)12 mths 59: 47-8-2

Driver: Grant Dixon

6 yo B H

Sire: BETTORS DELIGHT (USA)

Dam: LETTUCEREASON (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Art Major Usa

Stats

Career59: 47-8-2

LTS$3,372,535.00

BMR1:48.30

TS1: 1-0-0

Win %79.66%

Place %96.61%

Comments

Champion pacer who won this race last year. Last start won by 4.5 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr1) at Cranbourne (3:08.00) beating Dont Stop Dreaming in G2 Cranbourne Cup on February 8 at $1.06. Has a great record at the mile and must go on top.

Last Starts 14 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/9	08/02/2025	7	No NR	$100,000.00	Cranbourne	2555m	Neutral	Grant Dixon	1:58.4	1	1. Leap To Fame 2. Dont Stop Dreaming NZ 3. Tact McLeod NZ	4.7L	$1.06
2/12	01/02/2025	7	No NR	$250,000.00	Melton	2760m	Neutral	Grant Dixon	1:51.9	1	1. Swayzee 2. Leap To Fame 3. Republican Party NZ	0.2L	$2.00
1/11	25/01/2025	7	No NR	$30,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Grant Dixon	1:52.6	2	1. Leap To Fame 2. Tact McLeod NZ 3. Republican Party NZ	1.5L	$1.05
1/11	18/01/2025	84	No NR	$21,380.00	Albion Park	2138m	Neutral	Grant Dixon	1:52.7	4	1. Leap To Fame 2. Captain Shuffles 3. Northview Hustler NZ	14.1L	$1.10
1/3	10/01/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Albion Park	1660m	Good	Grant Dixon		0	1. Leap To Fame 2. Frankie Ferocious 3. 99-Magicol Ideal NZ	2.4L	$0.00
1/10	26/10/2024	21	No NR	$25,500.00	Menangle	2300m	Neutral	Grant Dixon	1:52.0	7	1. Leap To Fame 2. Max Delight 3. Don Lou	7.2L	$1.20
1/10	05/10/2024	7	No NR	$50,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Grant Dixon	1:51.2	7	1. Leap To Fame 2. Mach Dan 3. Curly James	3.4L	$1.35
1/4	24/05/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Albion Park	2138m	Good	G W Dixon		0	1. Leap To Fame 2. Jimartee 3. Deus Ex NZ	3.8L	$0.00

Max Delight (6)4213453181

Trainer: David Aiken (Avenel)12 mths 131: 33-18-22

Driver: Will Rixon

9 yo B H

Sire: BETTOR'S DELIGHT (USA)

Dam: LADY EUTHENIA (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Art Major Usa

Stats

Career131: 33-18-22

LTS$1,261,774.00

BMR1:48.80

TS4: 0-1-2

Win %25.19%

Place %55.73%

Comments

Last start won by 1.5 m as favourite (Fr7) at Menangle (1:48.80) beating Captains Knock in No NR on February 15 at $3. Going really well so has to be respected.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/10	15/02/2025	14	No NR	$20,400.00	Menangle	1609m	Fast	Will Rixon	1:48.8	7	1. Max Delight 2. Captains Knock 3. Ardens Ace NZ	1.6L	$3.00
8/12	01/02/2025	7	No NR	$250,000.00	Melton	2760m	Neutral	Greg Sugars	1:51.9	6	1. Swayzee 2. Leap To Fame 3. Republican Party NZ	7.2L	$41.00
1/10	25/01/2025	42	No NR	$20,400.00	Menangle	2300m	Fast	Will Rixon	1:52.2	8	1. Max Delight 2. Captains Knock 3. Don Hugo	2.6L	$4.20
2/3	15/01/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	D Aiken		0	1. Don Hugo 2. Max Delight 3. Dougs Platter	0.2L	$0.00
3/12	14/12/2024	7	No NR	$500,000.00	Menangle	2300m	Neutral	Nathan Jack	1:50.5	2	1. Don Hugo 2. Minstrel NZ 3. Max Delight	3.8L	$15.00
5/12	07/12/2024	3	No NR	$30,000.00	Menangle	2300m	Fast	Nathan Jack	1:52.4	3	1. Captains Knock 2. My Moonlite Dream NZ 3. Curly James	14.2L	$6.50
4/12	04/12/2024	5	No NR	$30,000.00	Bathurst	1730m	Neutral	Nathan Jack	1:52.2	5	1. Don Hugo 2. District Attorney 3. Unfazed NZ	9.9L	$3.50
2/4	20/11/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	D Aiken		0	1. Nyack 2. Max Delight 3. Major Hot NZ	2.5L	$0.00

Petes Said So NZ (7)1969325535

Trainer: Kerryann Morris (Camden South)12 mths 197: 27-36-30

Driver: Robert Morris

8 yo B G

Sire: WELL SAID (USA)

Dam: KAMWOOD SMARTY (NZ)

Dam's Sire: In The Pocket Usa

Stats

Career197: 27-36-30

LTS$508,195.00

BMR1:49.30

TS12: 1-2-6

Win %13.71%

Place %47.21%

Comments

Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr10) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 5.5 m by Max Delight (1:48.80) in No NR on February 15 at $31. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 3rd (Fr6) over 2300m after showing early pace at Menangle, beaten 12 m by Im The Falcon (2:42.70) in No NR on February 8 at $5. Unlikely to threaten.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/10	15/02/2025	7	No NR	$20,400.00	Menangle	1609m	Fast	Robert Morris	1:48.8	10	1. Max Delight 2. Captains Knock 3. Ardens Ace NZ	5.4L	$31.00
3/8	08/02/2025	7	No NR	$20,400.00	Menangle	2300m	Fast	Robert Morris	1:53.8	6	1. Im The Falcon NZ 2. Kingmaker NZ 3. Petes Said So NZ	12.5L	$5.00
5/10	01/02/2025	14	No NR	$30,600.00	Menangle	1609m	Fast	Robert Morris	1:49.8	6	1. Nyack 2. Terry NZ 3. Illavabubbles NZ	17.2L	$15.00
5/10	18/01/2025	7	No NR	$20,400.00	Menangle	1609m	Neutral	Robert Morris	1:49.0	5	1. Nyack 2. Captains Knock 3. Wasa Heat Seeker NZ	11.2L	$12.00
2/6	11/01/2025	7	No NR	$20,400.00	Menangle	2300m	Neutral	Robert Morris	1:55.6	6	1. Nyack 2. Petes Said So NZ 3. Line Up NZ	0.3L	$3.80
3/9	04/01/2025	9	No NR	$30,600.00	Menangle	1609m	Neutral	Robert Morris	1:49.8	9	1. Im The Falcon NZ 2. Terry NZ 3. Petes Said So NZ	2.3L	$61.00
7/7	22/05/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	R P Morris		0	1. Pas Guarantee 2. Jay Ok 3. Fire Fox NZ	10.2L	$0.00
2/8	23/08/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	R P Morris		0	1. Taipo NZ 2. Petes Said So NZ 3. Magician	0.3L	$0.00

Miki Pins NZ (8)2421411110

Trainer: Jason Grimson (Menangle Park)12 mths 19: 8-3-1

Driver: Jack Callaghan

5 yo B G

Sire: ALWAYS B MIKI (USA)

Dam: PRETTY PINS (NZ)

Dam's Sire: American Ideal Usa

Stats

Career19: 8-3-1

LTS$77,276.00

BMR1:49.70

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %42.11%

Place %63.16%

Comments

Failed to impress last start; 11th (Sr3) over 2690m at Shepparton beaten 55 m by Kanena Provlima (3:13.90) in G3 No NR on January 11 at $6. Showed ability the outing before when he posted a big 3 m win as favourite (Fr6) at Menangle (1:52.40) beating Promiseland in NR up to 95 on January 4 at $1.30 at the bell was 5th-15m 2WWC. Will enjoy the return to the mile so can play a role.

Last Starts 42 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
11/12	11/01/2025	7	No NR	$50,000.00	Shepparton	2690m	Neutral	Jack Callaghan	1:56.0	3	1. Kanena Provlima 2. Sew What 3. Perfect Stride NZ	54.4L	$6.00
1/8	04/01/2025	21	NR up to 95	$20,400.00	Menangle	1609m	Neutral	Jack Callaghan	1:52.4	6	1. Miki Pins NZ 2. Promiseland 3. Promising	3.1L	$1.30
1/10	14/12/2024	14	No NR	$25,500.00	Menangle	1609m	Neutral	Jack Callaghan	1:51.1	7	1. Miki Pins NZ 2. Bainbridge 3. El Camino	4.3L	$3.10
1/9	30/11/2024	7	NR up to 75	$20,400.00	Menangle	1609m	Neutral	Jack Callaghan	1:52.8	5	1. Miki Pins NZ 2. Maurlen Boy 3. Captains Catch	5.1L	$1.12
1/10	23/11/2024	14	0W/20K Stakes	$20,400.00	Menangle	1609m	Neutral	Jack Callaghan	1:49.7	5	1. Miki Pins NZ 2. Rocknroll Hammer NZ 3. Cool Night	0.1L	$5.00
4/10	09/11/2024	15	NR up to 66	$25,500.00	Menangle	1609m	Fast	Ashleigh Delosa	1:52.6	5	1. Our Princess Kennedy NZ 2. Scared Stiff NZ 3. Rouge Bling	4.8L	$2.80
3/5	23/09/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Leeton	1758m	Good	R B Matthews		0	1. Lenneth 2. Hy Maintenance 3. Miki Pins NZ	5L	$0.00
1/3	20/02/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Leeton	1758m	Good	B T Jones		0	1. Miki Pins NZ 2. Lulu Mae 3. Miss Vegas	0.3L	$0.00