Newcastle Race 9 - The Tab App Maiden Pace
Blake Fitzpatrick's debutant APEX STRIDE (3) is a son of leading sire Captaintreacherous and made a big impression when winning his latest trial by a big margin. Draws well so can kick off with a win. ALWAYSBGOOD (9) is a son of Always B Miki on debut for the Paul Fitzpatrick yard. Has been trialling nicely in the city and is drawn to enjoy a nice run from the inside of the back row. Expect a strong showing. BETYOUCAN (2) will be fitter for two midfield efforts since a spell. Draws well again and can show more. SHALAMAR MISS (10) must be included on the back of a string of top-four finishes.

Driver: Leigh Sutton
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Four-year-old gelding lining up for the second time. At debut was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at Tamworth beaten 35 m by Lullaby (1:58.70) in MAIDEN on February 13 at $51. May need more racing.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/8 | 13/02/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Anthony Varga | 1:58.7 | 6 |
| 33.2L | $51.00 |
4/4 | 21/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Anthony Varga | 0 |
| 6.8L | $0.00 | |
1/5 | 07/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Anthony Varga | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Elder
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Finding that maiden win elusive. Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track, beaten 9 m by The African Queen (1:55.80) in MAIDEN on March 7 at $4.40. The start before 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Beersinmypocket (1:55.80) in NR 49 to 50 on March 3 at $4.60. Should be at peak fitness now and can go well from a nice draw.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 07/03/2025 | 4 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $4.40 |
6/9 | 03/03/2025 | 101 | NR 49 to 50 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $4.60 |
1/5 | 12/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | B J Elder | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | ||
1/6 | 05/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 15.2L | $0.00 | |
4/8 | 22/11/2024 | 14 | $12,680.00 | Alexandra Park | 2200m | Fast | David Butcher | 2:01.1 | 7 |
| 12.2L | $23.10 | |
4/6 | 08/11/2024 | 10 | $12,200.00 | Alexandra Park | 2200m | Fast | David Butcher | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $7.60 | |
3/9 | 29/10/2024 | 14 | $6,950.00 | Cambridge Raceway | 2200m | NS | David Butcher | 2:02.3 | 8 |
| 4.9L | $6.10 | |
6/8 | 15/10/2024 | - | $6,830.00 | Cambridge Raceway | 2200m | Neutral | Matthew White | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 24.3L | $3.60 |

Driver: Blake Fitzpatrick
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Three-year-old colt by Captaintreacherous out of Blue Moon Stride on debut. Easily won a trial on March 3 at Penrith over 1720m. Looks primed for a winning debut.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/5 | 03/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 27.5L | $0.00 | |
5/10 | 05/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 28.6L | $0.00 | |
4/6 | 22/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 13.4L | $0.00 | |
1/6 | 21/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jim Douglass | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 | |
2/5 | 07/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 13.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
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Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 11 m by The African Queen (1:55.80) in MAIDEN on March 7 at $101. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 65 m by Beersinmypocket (2:01.40) in NR 44 to 46 on February 10 at $151. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/9 | 07/03/2025 | 25 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 11.7L | $101.00 |
7/8 | 10/02/2025 | 14 | NR 44 to 46 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | T J Miles | 2:01.4 | 6 |
| 66.1L | $151.00 |
2/6 | 05/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | T J Miles | 0 |
| 15.2L | $0.00 | |
8/9 | 27/01/2025 | 24 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | T J Miles | 1:57.9 | 7 |
| 13.4L | $151.00 |
4/6 | 22/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | T J Miles | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 | |
9/9 | 03/01/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | T J Miles | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 24.0L | $101.00 |
6/10 | 20/12/2024 | - | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 1646m | Fast | T J Miles | 2:00.8 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $34.00 |

Driver: Bevan Pringle
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Comments
Last start 9th (Fr6) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 30 m by The African Queen (1:55.80) in MAIDEN on March 7 at $51. Two runs back 8th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 55 m by Amillion Promises (1:53.70) in NR 46 to 48 on February 24 at $126. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/9 | 07/03/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Bevan Pringle | 1:55.8 | 6 |
| 30.8L | $51.00 |
8/9 | 24/02/2025 | 108 | NR 46 to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Bevan Pringle | 1:53.7 | 3 |
| 56.3L | $126.00 |
4/6 | 15/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Zac Carroll | 0 |
| 32.3L | $0.00 | |
6/6 | 12/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Zac Carroll | 0 |
| 83L | $0.00 | |
7/8 | 08/11/2024 | 154 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Bevan Pringle | 1:58.1 | 5 |
| 80.4L | $41.00 |
3/10 | 07/06/2024 | 4 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Zac Carroll | 2:02.2 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $71.00 |
8/9 | 03/06/2024 | 14 | No NR | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Zac Carroll | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 43.7L | $151.00 |
9/9 | 20/05/2024 | 18 | No NR | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Zac Carroll | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 48.8L | $151.00 |

Driver: Shannon Lindsay
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into ninth behind Beersinmypocket at this track over 1609m in a NR 49 to 50 on March 3 at $61. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind The African Queen at this track over 1609m in a MAIDEN on March 7 at $61. Could progress further.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/9 | 07/03/2025 | 4 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Shannon Lindsay | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $61.00 |
9/9 | 03/03/2025 | 259 | NR 49 to 50 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Shannon Lindsay | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 59.7L | $61.00 |
1/4 | 23/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Shannon Lindsay | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
2/5 | 12/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Shannon Lindsay | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | ||
10/10 | 17/06/2024 | 7 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | C D Svanosio | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 43.5L | $81.00 |
4/5 | 10/06/2024 | 4 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Warragul | 1790m | Neutral | J P Lee | 2:00.6 | 5 |
| 13.3L | $7.00 |
5/5 | 06/06/2024 | - | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | J P Lee | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 30.8L | $7.50 |

Driver: Rebecca Brown
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Six-year-old entire lining up for the second time. At debut 5th (Fr1) over 1710m at Goulburn, at the bell was 4th-9m on the pegs beaten 11 m by Tristar For Chris (2:06.60) in MAIDEN on December 2 at $19. Can play a role in the finish.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/6 | 03/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | R L Brown | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
5/10 | 02/12/2024 | - | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Neutral | B L McDonough | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 11.1L | $19.00 |
7/10 | 20/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Brown | 0 |
| 17.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Xuereb
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Comes here second-up after a week. Lacklustre first-up performance when 8th (Fr1) over 1720m at Penrith well beaten by Spitfire (2:04.80) in 3yo 2 WINs on March 6 at $71. Must lift.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/9 | 06/03/2025 | 86 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Klayton Bigeni | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 228.4L | $71.00 |
4/5 | 24/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Nathan Xuereb | 0 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 | ||
9/9 | 10/12/2024 | 19 | 0-1 WIN | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | C J Fitzpatrick | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 21.9L | $151.00 |
7/10 | 21/11/2024 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jett Turnbull | 1:58.9 | 6 |
| 8.9L | $81.00 |
10/10 | 14/11/2024 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | N S Xuereb | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 26.7L | $61.00 |
8/10 | 07/11/2024 | 10 | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | N S Xuereb | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 16.5L | $101.00 |
7/9 | 28/10/2024 | - | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | N S Xuereb | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 23.9L | $81.00 |
6/6 | 21/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | N S Xuereb | 0 |
| 22L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Fitzpatrick
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Three-year-old gelding by Always B Miki out of Naevia on debut. Third in a trial on March 5 at Menangle over 1609m. Profiles well and is expected to measure up.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 05/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 | |
3/7 | 26/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 | |
1/6 | 12/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 | |
2/6 | 03/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | G J Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dan Morgan
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Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 7 m by The African Queen (1:55.80) in MAIDEN on March 7 at $17. At the start before solid effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track was 6th-12.23 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Rescume (1:55.80) in MAIDEN on February 21 at $17. Respect.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 07/03/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Daniel Morgan | 1:55.8 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $17.00 |
3/9 | 21/02/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:55.8 | 6 |
| 11.1L | $17.00 |
4/8 | 14/02/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Daniel Morgan | 1:54.7 | 5 |
| 26.8L | $11.00 |
3/9 | 07/02/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $21.00 |
2/9 | 27/01/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Daniel Morgan | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $5.50 |
7/9 | 16/01/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Daniel Morgan | 2:03.6 | 4 |
| 15.9L | $9.00 |
2/5 | 10/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Daniel Morgan | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
3/6 | 18/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Daniel Morgan | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |