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Newcastle Race 3 - Skyfall Estate Pace

HEZA PLAYER (4) led at his most recent outing and scored in a far better performance at Tamworth over 1980m, getting home by 2.5 metres when finding the front early. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he is up to the challenge. BAT MATSON (3) went back last start then worked home in good style to finish 17 metres from the winner in third at Tamworth over 1609m, adding to minor placing two starts ago. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Won't find this any harder and he can earn that well-deserved win. DUTY OF CARE (6) showed his ability in a last-start win by 2.5 metres at this track. Big chance again. ABSTRACT ART (2) is on the radar after his last-start fifth over 1609m at this track a week ago.

Race Time:8:08 AM

Friday, August 1, 2025

Track:Good

Weather:OCAST

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:2030m

Mammals Riddle (1)6x91162185

Trainer: J W Rees (Elrington)12 mths 145: 16-20-23

Driver: Chloe Formosa

9 yo BR G

Sire: WESTERN TERROR (USA)

Dam: MEET ME IN LONDON (AUS)

Stats

Career145: 16-20-23

LTS$141,725.00

BMR1:54.20

TS123: 12-18-22

Win %11.03%

Place %40.69%

Comments

Last start 5th (Sr2) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 6th-6.89 beaten 1.5 m by Rose Noire (1:54.50) in NR 51 to 59 on July 29 at $7. Two runs back 8th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early pace at Menangle, beaten 35 m by Nosaer (1:52.40) in 4yo+ NR up to 58 on July 5 at $7. Contender.

Last Starts 14 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/10	29/07/2025	24	NR 51 to 59	$6,940.00	Newcastle	1609m	Neutral	Chloe Formosa	1:54.5	2	1. Rose Noire NZ 2. Jeffcoate 3. Hidden Delight NZ	1.5L	$7.00
8/9	05/07/2025	8	NR up to 58	$25,500.00	Menangle	1609m	Neutral	Chloe Formosa	1:52.4	2	1. Nosaer 2. Our Rebel Yell 3. Mitchells Run	34.4L	$7.00
1/10	27/06/2025	7	NR up to 55	$9,790.00	Newcastle	2030m	Neutral	Chloe Formosa	1:57.6	4	1. Mammals Riddle 2. Ire Of The Dragon 3. Johnson Step NZ	1.7L	$2.90
2/10	20/06/2025	7	NR up to 58	$10,000.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Chloe Formosa	1:55.3	4	1. Karaoke King 2. Mammals Riddle 3. Nifty Studleigh	1.7L	$5.00
6/10	13/06/2025	7	NR up to 58	$9,790.00	Newcastle	2030m	Fast	Chloe Formosa	1:58.7	1	1. Sheza Rebel 2. Yesnomaybeso 3. Conor McGregor NZ	2.3L	$6.00
1/10	06/06/2025	4	NR up to 52	$9,790.00	Newcastle	1609m	Neutral	Chloe Formosa	1:55.0	7	1. Mammals Riddle 2. Sinbinned 3. Hidden Delight NZ	2.4L	$23.00
4/6	07/05/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Maitland	1646m	Good	Kaitlyn Elliott		0	1. Sylvia Kay NZ 2. Ultimate Diva 3. Conor McGregor NZ	5L	$0.00
3/4	06/03/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle	1609m	Good	A C Bourke		0	1. The Fortunate Son 2. Far Out Bro 3. Mammals Riddle	30.4L	$0.00

Abstract Art (2)1487741285

Trainer: R E Roots Snr (Central Mangrove)12 mths 161: 18-23-21

Driver: Declan Murphy

9 yo B G

Sire: ART MAJOR (USA)

Dam: HOPE ETERNAL (AUS)

Stats

Career161: 18-23-21

LTS$139,002.00

BMR1:53.10

TS74: 8-14-8

Win %11.18%

Place %38.51%

Comments

Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track beaten 9 m by The Greek General (1:54.50) in 4yo+ NR up to 62 on July 25 at $5.50. At the previous start 8th (Fr4) over 2030m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 3rd-6.38 beaten 12 m by Applied (2:26.40) in NR up to 62 on July 11 at $18. Expecting a better run this time.

Last Starts 18 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/10	25/07/2025	14	NR up to 62	$10,000.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Declan Murphy	1:54.5	1	1. The Greek General 2. Major Mickey 3. Yesnomaybeso	9.8L	$5.50
8/10	11/07/2025	7	NR up to 62	$9,790.00	Newcastle	2030m	Fast	Declan Murphy	1:56.0	4	1. Applied NZ 2. Zahra Lou 3. Onehandonebounce	12.1L	$18.00
2/9	04/07/2025	7	NR up to 65	$9,790.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Declan Murphy	1:55.8	1	1. Zahra Lou 2. Abstract Art 3. Luke John NZ	6.2L	$13.00
1/8	27/06/2025	7	NR up to 60	$9,790.00	Newcastle	1609m	Neutral	Declan Murphy	1:53.1	1	1. Abstract Art 2. First String 3. Renrow Lad	2.3L	$10.00
4/10	20/06/2025	7	NR up to 53	$9,790.00	Newcastle	2030m	Fast	Declan Murphy	1:55.8	8	1. Cheddar Valley NZ 2. Captain Dorian 3. Next To Me NZ	14.6L	$15.00
7/10	13/06/2025	7	NR up to 58	$9,790.00	Newcastle	2030m	Fast	Declan Murphy	1:58.7	4	1. Sheza Rebel 2. Yesnomaybeso 3. Conor McGregor NZ	4.2L	$26.00
1/5	10/01/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle	1609m	Good	G A Panella		0	1. Abstract Art 2. Songbird NZ 3. Bat Matson	7.6L	$0.00
1/4	08/11/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle	1609m	Good	G A Panella		0	1. Abstract Art 2. Beancounter 3. Hangin With Hector NZ	4.6L	$0.00

Bat Matson (3)2741157533

Trainer: Michael Formosa (Ellalong)12 mths 78: 9-15-15

Driver: Jemma Coney

6 yo B H

Sire: SHOOBEES PLACE (USA)

Dam: OLLYRENA (AUS)

Stats

Career78: 9-15-15

LTS$99,413.00

BMR1:55.10

TS60: 6-13-10

Win %11.54%

Place %50.00%

Comments

Last start was well beaten into third behind Grosso Naso at Tamworth over 1609m in a 4yo+ NR up to 62 on July 17 at $11. Raced better the start before that with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 4th-9.05 beaten 4 m by Love Lou (1:53.80) in NR up to 57 on July 11 at $34. Hard to beat.

Last Starts 26 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/10	17/07/2025	6	NR up to 62	$10,000.00	Tamworth	1609m	Neutral	Chloe Formosa	1:55.1	4	1. Grosso Naso 2. Cheddar Valley NZ 3. Bat Matson	17.3L	$11.00
3/10	11/07/2025	14	NR up to 57	$9,790.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Cooper Griffiths	1:53.8	4	1. Love Lou 2. Imperial Night 3. Bat Matson	4.0L	$34.00
5/8	27/06/2025	7	NR 61 to 65	$9,790.00	Newcastle	1609m	Neutral	Michael Formosa	1:52.4	2	1. Paradise Point 2. Maurlen Boy 3. Sally Bigtime	7.6L	$21.00
7/10	20/06/2025	7	NR 60 to 63	$9,790.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Jemma Coney	1:53.5	6	1. Mr Teddy NZ 2. The Greek General 3. Maurlen Boy	16.5L	$41.00
5/10	13/06/2025	15	NR up to 58	$9,790.00	Newcastle	2030m	Fast	Mollly Ison	1:58.7	6	1. Sheza Rebel 2. Yesnomaybeso 3. Conor McGregor NZ	1.6L	$23.00
1/10	29/05/2025	13	NR up to 55	$6,940.00	Tamworth	1980m	Neutral	Chloe Formosa	1:59.9	2	1. Bat Matson 2. Antetokounmpo 3. Gotonebettor	0.2L	$5.00
2/6	19/02/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle	1609m		Chloe Formosa		0	1. Ultra Bliss 2. Bat Matson 3. Ultimate Rhapsody	1.5L	$0.00
4/6	12/02/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle	1609m		Chloe Formosa		0	1. Party Central NZ 2. Sheza Rebel 3. Peter Forsberg NZ	15.7L	$0.00

Heza Player NZ (4)6x29846641

Trainer: Darren Elder (Louth Park)12 mths 54: 9-4-2

Driver: Brad Elder

7 yo B G

Sire: SHADOW PLAY (USA)

Dam: SHEZA GEM (NZ)

Stats

Career54: 9-4-2

LTS$49,081.00

BMR1:57.20

TS7: 0-1-0

Win %16.67%

Place %27.78%

Comments

Last start won by 2.5 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr3) at Tamworth (2:27.20) beating Allsopp in NR up to 55 on July 24 at $3.50 at the bell was leading 4.4. Racing well and rates highly on the latest effort.

Last Starts 19 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/10	24/07/2025	6	NR up to 55	$6,940.00	Tamworth	1980m	Neutral	Blake Hughes	1:59.6	3	1. Heza Player NZ 2. Allsopp 3. Bettor Cheer NZ	2.5L	$3.50
4/10	18/07/2025	10	NR up to 55	$9,790.00	Newcastle	1609m	Neutral	Blake Hughes	1:56.8	2	1. Ire Of The Dragon 2. Beancounter 3. First String	2.9L	$15.00
6/8	08/07/2025	11	NR up to 60	$6,940.00	Newcastle	1609m	Neutral	Cooper Griffiths	1:56.4	5	1. Yesnomaybeso 2. Johnson Step NZ 3. Killara Shogun	6.2L	$8.00
6/8	27/06/2025	7	NR up to 60	$9,790.00	Newcastle	1609m	Neutral	B J Elder	1:53.1	6	1. Abstract Art 2. First String 3. Renrow Lad	17.5L	$6.00
4/10	20/06/2025	7	NR up to 59	$9,790.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Blake Hughes	1:52.7	8	1. Kasbah 2. McCrikey NZ 3. Dance With Carmer	12.1L	$51.00
8/10	13/06/2025	14	NR up to 58	$9,790.00	Newcastle	2030m	Fast	B J Elder	1:58.7	7	1. Sheza Rebel 2. Yesnomaybeso 3. Conor McGregor NZ	6.0L	$26.00
2/6	07/05/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Maitland	1646m	Good	B J Elder		0	1. Im A Liberty Girl 2. Heza Player NZ 3. Ultimate Cruza	0.4L	$0.00
3/5	30/03/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Gawler	2070m		Wayne Hill		0	1. La Moth NZ 2. No Notthebuttons 3. Heza Player NZ	12L	$0.00

Take The Deal NZ (5)19653x8639

Trainer: Kerryann Morris (Menangle Park)12 mths 16: 2-0-2

Driver: Robert Morris

5 yo B G

Sire: AMERICAN IDEAL (USA)

Dam: GIVE OR TAKE (NZ)

Stats

Career16: 2-0-2

LTS$16,725.00

BMR1:58.70

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %12.50%

Place %25.00%

Comments

Last start 9th (Sr2) over 1720m at Penrith was 5th-4.1 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Rays Redemption (2:05.80) in NR up to 54 on July 10 at $23. Two runs back 3rd (Fr1) over 1720m at Penrith, at the bell was 3rd-3.83 beaten 2 m by Racing Writer (2:05.80) in NR up to 55 on June 26 at $8. Improvement needed.

Last Starts 33 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
9/10	10/07/2025	14	NR up to 54	$9,790.00	Penrith	1720m	Neutral	Joshua Gallagher	1:57.7	2	1. Rays Redemption 2. Play Southernland 3. Desiderio	9.0L	$23.00
3/9	26/06/2025	14	NR up to 55	$9,790.00	Penrith	1720m	Neutral	Joshua Gallagher	1:57.7	1	1. Racing Writer 2. Okay Gringo 3. Take The Deal NZ	2.1L	$8.00
6/10	12/06/2025	7	NR 53 to 57	$6,940.00	Penrith	1720m	Neutral	Robert Morris	1:55.8	1	1. Flo Ryda NZ 2. Eye Can Try 3. Son Of The Shark	9.3L	$7.50
8/9	05/06/2025	205	NR up to 57	$9,790.00	Penrith	1720m	Neutral	Robert Morris	1:56.1	3	1. Epic Ernie 2. Eye Can Try 3. Notsokool	15.8L	$6.00
7/7	28/05/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	Robert Morris		0	1. Surf Ace 2. The Greek General 3. Zahra Lou	37L	$0.00
5/9	21/05/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	Robert Morris		0	1. The Greek General 2. Miki Be Good 3. Time To Dance NZ	6.7L	$0.00
3/15	12/11/2024	8		$28,700.00	Addington	2600m	Fast	John R Dunn	2:01.6	6	1. The Lazarus Effect NZ 2. Tempo Warrior NZ 3. Take The Deal NZ	12.4L	$77.00
5/9	04/11/2024	36		$12,920.00	Kaikoura	2400m	Neutral	Robert Butt	2:03.5	2	1. Rock Or Bust NZ 2. Tokyo Rose NZ 3. The Coalman NZ	3.5L	$10.80

Duty Of Care (6)9282111621

Trainer: Adam Ruggari (Sawyers Gully)12 mths 20: 5-6-1

Driver: Molly Ison

3 yo B C

Sire: ART MAJOR (USA)

Dam: MISS HAZEL

Stats

Career20: 5-6-1

LTS$44,776.00

BMR1:53.20

TS2: 1-0-1

Win %25.00%

Place %60.00%

Comments

Last start won by 2.5 m (Sr1) at this track (2:26.30) beating Zen Master in NR up to 57 on July 25 at $5.50. Racing well and rates highly on the latest effort.

Last Starts 18 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/9	25/07/2025	8	NR up to 57	$9,790.00	Newcastle	2030m	Fast	Jack Callaghan	1:56.0	1	1. Duty Of Care 2. Zen Master 3. Double It Harry	2.5L	$5.50
2/8	17/07/2025	37	No NR	$11,830.00	Tamworth	1980m	Neutral	Mollly Ison	1:59.2	1	1. Ultimate Diva 2. Duty Of Care 3. Reasonably Sweet	4.9L	$3.70
6/10	10/06/2025	26	NR up to 60	$10,000.00	Menangle	1609m	Neutral	Jack Callaghan	1:53.0	6	1. Bandit Eyes 2. Valiente Hanover 3. Stagecoach	5.2L	$3.80
1/9	15/05/2025	9	NR up to 52	$9,790.00	Penrith	2125m	Neutral	Lleyton Green	1:58.9	1	1. Duty Of Care 2. Harleequin 3. Bobby Waterhouse NZ	1.6L	$1.18
1/8	06/05/2025	7	NR up to 55	$10,000.00	Menangle	1609m	Neutral	B L McDonough	1:53.9	3	1. Duty Of Care 2. Montefiore NZ 3. Jazzy Melea	6.6L	$2.00
1/9	29/04/2025	7	LTW Also eligible 3yo+ NR50	$10,000.00	Menangle	1609m	Fast	B L McDonough	1:53.2	7	1. Duty Of Care 2. Power To Impress 3. Watch Your Back NZ	1.6L	$3.10
2/6	16/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	B L McDonough		0	1. Power To Impress 2. Duty Of Care 3. Stagecoach	1.5L	$0.00
2/4	22/02/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	Cameron Fitzpatrick		0	1. Goldnrock 2. Duty Of Care 3. Freeasabyrd	9L	$0.00

Sunday Mornings (7)090857387x

Trainer: D T Reay (Medowie)12 mths 44: 8-3-4

Driver: Zara Fitzpatrick

7 yo B BR H

Sire: JULIUS CAESAR (NZ)

Dam: BLACK MAGIC LADY (AUS)

Stats

Career44: 8-3-4

LTS$61,111.00

BMR1:55.45

TS1: 0-0-0

Win %18.18%

Place %34.09%

Comments

Returns from the paddock. His previous first-up run was successful when he won by 4 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr1) at Penrith (2:04.10) beating Colin Bromac in NR up to 60 on January 11 2024 at $4. Maybe later.

Last Starts 34 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/5	09/07/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle	1609m	Good	D T Reay		0	1. Our Princess Kennedy NZ 2. Sunday Mornings 3. Madams Pearl	5.4L	$0.00
7/10	22/01/2025	6	NR up to 60	$9,790.00	Bathurst	2260m	Neutral	Zara Fitzpatrick	1:55.4	4	1. Im Desirable 2. Happy Reg 3. Bettor Keppel	40.4L	$7.00
8/9	16/01/2025	6	NR up to 68	$9,790.00	Penrith	1720m	Neutral	Mitch Turnbull	1:57.2	5	1. Swedish Meatballs 2. Wild Card NZ 3. Turbo Tommy	8.6L	$23.00
3/9	10/01/2025	8	NR up to 63	$6,940.00	Bathurst	2260m	Fast	James Locke	1:58.5	1	1. Alwaysbminnie 2. Fliptop Bottleshop 3. Sunday Mornings	3.7L	$17.00
7/10	02/01/2025	20	NR up to 63	$9,790.00	Penrith	1720m	Fast	Jett Turnbull	1:54.9	5	1. Cabana 2. Im Desirable 3. Erupt Stride NZ	22.1L	$11.90
5/7	13/12/2024	6	NR up to 60	$6,940.00	Dubbo	1720m	Neutral	J G Coney	1:56.5	3	1. Justa Dragon 2. Rocket Boy 3. Bettor Keppel	13.6L	$2.00
8/10	07/12/2024	15	NR up to 80	$20,400.00	Menangle	2300m	Fast	Mitch Turnbull	1:57.3	3	1. Speculating 2. The Tax Cullector 3. Mr Bondi NZ	13.5L	$81.00
4/8	03/01/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	G J Fitzpatrick		0	1. Tommy Waterhouse NZ 2. Ananais NZ 3. Mister Robin Hood NZ	4.1L	$0.00

Bettor Cheer NZ (8)1334584813

Trainer: Keith McDeed (East Maitland)12 mths 59: 7-5-10

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa

5 yo BR G

Sire: BETTOR'S DELIGHT (USA)

Dam: GALLEONS CHEER (NZ)

Stats

Career59: 7-5-10

LTS$64,607.00

BMR1:56.70

TS32: 2-1-6

Win %11.86%

Place %37.29%

Comments

Last start 3rd (Fr5) over 1980m after being wide early at Tamworth, at the bell was 3rd-6 beaten 6 m by Heza Player (2:27.20) in NR up to 55 on July 24 at $5.50. Two runs back won by 6 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at Tamworth (1:56.70) beating Katastrophee in NR up to 52 on July 17 at $2.70 at the bell was leading 1.2. Not keen this time.

Last Starts 19 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/10	24/07/2025	7	NR up to 55	$6,940.00	Tamworth	1980m	Neutral	Mollly Ison	1:59.6	5	1. Heza Player NZ 2. Allsopp 3. Bettor Cheer NZ	6.6L	$5.50
1/10	17/07/2025	14	NR up to 52	$9,790.00	Tamworth	1609m	Neutral	Mollly Ison	1:56.7	4	1. Bettor Cheer NZ 2. Katastrophee 3. Joe By The Seaside NZ	6.6L	$2.70
8/9	03/07/2025	6	NR up to 52	$9,790.00	Penrith	1720m	Neutral	Zara Fitzpatrick	1:55.3	4	1. Blisses Best 2. Red Sapphire 3. Mister Quirk	18.1L	$13.00
4/10	27/06/2025	7	NR up to 55	$9,790.00	Newcastle	2030m	Neutral	Declan Murphy	1:57.6	3	1. Mammals Riddle 2. Ire Of The Dragon 3. Johnson Step NZ	11.3L	$7.00
8/10	20/06/2025	7	NR up to 58	$10,000.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Leigh Sutton	1:55.3	3	1. Karaoke King 2. Mammals Riddle 3. Nifty Studleigh	11.9L	$7.50
5/10	13/06/2025	7	NR up to 53	$9,790.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Declan Murphy	1:52.8	1	1. Party Central NZ 2. Ozzie Corka 3. Hunger Strike	11.4L	$41.00
2/5	12/06/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle	1609m	Good	J L Coney		0	1. Themighty Miki NZ 2. Bettor Cheer NZ 3. Cyclone Milly NZ	0.2L	$0.00
5/6	10/01/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle	1609m	Good	J G Coney		0	1. Next To Me NZ 2. Dadndave NZ 3. McCrikey NZ	3.8L	$0.00

Peppa Bliss (1)84710x8709

Trainer: Grace Panella 12 mths 116: 17-11-10

Driver: Grace Panella

8 yo B M

Sire: BITOBLISS (AUS)

Dam: SAFARI LOVE (AUS)

Stats

Career116: 17-11-10

LTS$110,154.00

BMR1:53.80

TS22: 5-2-1

Win %14.66%

Place %32.76%

Comments

Last start 9th (Fr5) over 1609m after being wide early at this track beaten 14 m by The Greek General (1:54.50) in 4yo+ NR up to 62 on July 25 at $6.50. At her previous start was well beaten after breaking at Tamworth on July 17. Finds the right race this time.

Last Starts 18 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
9/10	25/07/2025	8	NR up to 62	$10,000.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Ashleigh Delosa	1:54.5	5	1. The Greek General 2. Major Mickey 3. Yesnomaybeso	14.5L	$6.50
10/10	17/07/2025	6	NR up to 62	$10,000.00	Tamworth	1609m	Neutral	Grace Panella	1:55.1	4	1. Grosso Naso 2. Cheddar Valley NZ 3. Bat Matson	125.3L	$12.00
7/10	11/07/2025	7	NR up to 57	$9,790.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Ashleigh Delosa	1:53.8	8	1. Love Lou 2. Imperial Night 3. Bat Matson	8.7L	$21.00
8/10	04/07/2025	63	NR up to 58	$9,790.00	Newcastle	2030m	Fast	Ashleigh Delosa	1:58.8	4	1. Obadiah Dragon NZ 2. Double It Harry 3. Imperial Night	6.2L	$15.00
3/6	25/06/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle	1609m		Blake Hughes		0	1. Saint Crusader 2. Swell Time NZ 3. Peppa Bliss	6.8L	$0.00
6/6	18/06/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Maitland	1648m	Good	Blake Hughes		0	1. Halsey Nicole 2. Pure Grunt 3. Rick Reilly NZ	21L	$0.00
10/10	02/05/2025	7	NR up to 70	$14,500.00	Newcastle	2030m	Fast	Grace Panella	1:56.9	6	1. Sally Bigtime 2. Sheza Rebel 3. Spirit King	41.3L	$10.00
1/8	25/04/2025	6	NR up to 65	$9,790.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Grace Panella	1:53.8	7	1. Peppa Bliss 2. Onehandonebounce 3. Matt Gregors Boy	0.1L	$21.00

First String (2)5078429837

Trainer: Melanie Elder (Louth Park)12 mths 124: 21-13-8

Driver: Joe Taaffe

9 yo BR G

Sire: ROLL WITH JOE (USA)

Dam: MY PRIMA BELLA (NZ)

Stats

Career124: 21-13-8

LTS$229,976.00

BMR1:51.50

TS38: 2-5-2

Win %16.94%

Place %33.87%

Comments

Last start 7th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 12 m by The Greek General (1:54.50) in 4yo+ NR up to 62 on July 25 at $8. At his previous start game effort when 3rd (Fr5) over 1609m after being wide early at this track was 2nd-3.31 at the bell, beaten 1.5 m by Ire Of The Dragon (1:56.80) in NR up to 55 on July 18 at $5. Looking to others.

Last Starts 18 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/10	25/07/2025	7	NR up to 62	$10,000.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Mollly Ison	1:54.5	1	1. The Greek General 2. Major Mickey 3. Yesnomaybeso	12.1L	$8.00
3/10	18/07/2025	7	NR up to 55	$9,790.00	Newcastle	1609m	Neutral	Mollly Ison	1:56.8	5	1. Ire Of The Dragon 2. Beancounter 3. First String	1.6L	$5.00
8/10	11/07/2025	7	NR up to 57	$9,790.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Blake Hughes	1:53.8	2	1. Love Lou 2. Imperial Night 3. Bat Matson	10.2L	$9.00
9/10	04/07/2025	7	NR up to 58	$9,790.00	Newcastle	2030m	Fast	Joe Taaffe	1:58.8	2	1. Obadiah Dragon NZ 2. Double It Harry 3. Imperial Night	9.2L	$13.00
2/8	27/06/2025	14	NR up to 60	$9,790.00	Newcastle	1609m	Neutral	Joe Taaffe	1:53.1	3	1. Abstract Art 2. First String 3. Renrow Lad	2.3L	$4.80
4/6	18/06/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Maitland	1648m	Good	Joe Taaffe		0	1. Halsey Nicole 2. Pure Grunt 3. Rick Reilly NZ	16L	$0.00
4/10	13/06/2025	14	NR up to 58	$9,790.00	Newcastle	2030m	Fast	Joe Taaffe	1:58.7	3	1. Sheza Rebel 2. Yesnomaybeso 3. Conor McGregor NZ	1.3L	$4.40
1/6	04/06/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Maitland	1648m	Good	Joe Taaffe		0	1. First String 2. Two Ticks NZ 3. Drakaina	15L	$0.00