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Newcastle Race 4 - Tommy Reay Sapling Memorial Final

BETTORCHECKHEROUT (3) has shown plenty of promise in winning her two starts at this circuit and distance so far, coming from this barrier both times. Worked when racing three wide in the middle stages last start before setting outside the leader and still proving too strong by more than 6m. Can deliver again. PASSION AND PAIN (5) has more than 6m to make up on BETTORCHECKHEROUT through her debut second but she draws closer to the pegs and should be better for the experience. There was plenty to like about the debut performance of MICKS CRUZA (8) when he led from a similar barrier before digging deep to score at this circuit and distance. With natural improvement likely he could go on with it. UNJUST ENRICHMENT (10) may need a touch of luck from the back row but did a good job to miss narrowly on debut.

Race Time:8:52 AM

Friday, February 27, 2026

Track:Fast

Weather:Overcast

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1609m

Amiees Alias (1)4

Trainer: Clayton Harmey (Whittingham)12 mths 1: 0-0-0

Driver: James Herbertson

2 yo B F

Sire: SWEET LOU (USA)

Dam: AMIEES IDEAL (AUS)

Stats

Career1: 0-0-0

LTS$900.00

BMR

TS1: 0-0-0

Win %0.00%

Place %0.00%

Comments

Two-year-old filly lining up for the second time. At debut 4th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 3rd-4.12 beaten 10 m by Bettorcheckherout (1:57.00) in 2yo No NR on February 20 at $8. Draws well but might need easier.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/9	20/02/2026	-	No NR	$15,300.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Jack Callaghan	1:57.0	1	1. Bettorcheckherout 2. Passion And Pain 3. No Good Reason	10.3L	$8.00

Bettorcheckherout (2)11

Trainer: Ty Robson (Stubbo)12 mths 2: 2-0-0

Driver: Will Rixon

2 yo B F

Sire: SWEET LOU (USA)

Dam: KAYLA MAGUIRE (NZ)

Stats

Career2: 2-0-0

LTS$14,364.00

BMR1:57.00

TS2: 2-0-0

Win %100.00%

Place %100.00%

Comments

Brings the right form to the table. Won by 6 m as favourite (Fr2) at this track (1:57.00) beating Passion And Pain in 2yo No NR on February 20 at $1.70 at the bell was 2nd-2.89. Two runs back won by 2 m (Fr2) at this track (2:00.40) beating Ifsbutsandbilycans in 2yo MAIDEN on February 6 at $2.30 at the bell was 2nd-3.21. The good draw gives her every chance to maintain her perfect record.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/9	20/02/2026	14	No NR	$15,300.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Will Rixon	1:57.0	2	1. Bettorcheckherout 2. Passion And Pain 3. No Good Reason	6.3L	$1.70
1/3	06/02/2026	-	MAIDEN	$11,830.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Will Rixon	2:00.4	2	1. Bettorcheckherout 2. Ifsbutsandbilycans 3. Changes	2.0L	$2.30
3/3	25/01/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Dubbo	1720m	Good	T M Robson		0	1. Koloura Clare 2. Inverloch Dreaming 3. Bettorcheckherout	1L	$0.00
1/5	20/01/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Tamworth	1609m	Good	T M Robson		0	1. Bettorcheckherout 2. The Coledale Kid 3. Cobla Evie	21.5L	$0.00

No Good Reason (3)23

Trainer: Dwayne Brown (Taminda)12 mths 2: 0-1-1

Driver: Tom Ison

2 yo B F

Sire: FOR A REASON (AUS)

Dam: ONETHINGFORCERTAIN (AUS)

Stats

Career2: 0-1-1

LTS$4,200.00

BMR

TS2: 0-1-1

Win %0.00%

Place %100.00%

Comments

Good run when beaten by 6 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind Riseabovetherest at this track over 1609m in a 2yo No NR on February 13 at $7.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Bettorcheckherout at this track over 1609m in a 2yo No NR on February 20 at $8.50. First four hope.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/9	20/02/2026	7	No NR	$15,300.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Tom Ison	1:57.0	3	1. Bettorcheckherout 2. Passion And Pain 3. No Good Reason	8.6L	$8.50
2/7	13/02/2026	-	No NR	$15,300.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Tom Ison	1:57.5	5	1. Riseabovetherest 2. No Good Reason 3. Ifsbutsandbilycans	6.0L	$7.50
1/3	03/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Tamworth	1609m	Good	Tom Ison		0	1. No Good Reason 2. Superior Art 3. Commanche Bling	9.8L	$0.00
3/6	20/01/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Tamworth	1609m	Good	Tom Ison		0	1. Cobla Tiger 2. Superior Art 3. No Good Reason	4.7L	$0.00

Passion And Pain (4)2

Trainer: Kerryann Morris (Menangle Park)12 mths 1: 0-1-0

Driver: Jye Coney

2 yo B C

Sire: ALWAYS B MIKI (USA)

Dam: OUR FEMME FATALE (AUS)

Stats

Career1: 0-1-0

LTS$2,550.00

BMR

TS1: 0-1-0

Win %0.00%

Place %100.00%

Comments

Two-year-old colt facing the starter for the second time. At debut game effort when 2nd (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 4th-5.77 beaten 6 m by Bettorcheckherout (1:57.00) in 2yo No NR on February 20 at $7. Aided by a lower draw and has upside.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/9	20/02/2026	-	No NR	$15,300.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Joshua Gallagher	1:57.0	8	1. Bettorcheckherout 2. Passion And Pain 3. No Good Reason	6.3L	$7.00
2/7	11/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	Robert Morris		0	1. Gunnareason 2. Passion And Pain 3. Micks Cruza	2.3L	$0.00
1/8	04/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	Robert Morris		0	1. Passion And Pain 2. Kings Gallery 3. Bettor Elements	0.1L	$0.00

Ultimate Crusader (5)5

Trainer: Michael Formosa (Ellalong)12 mths 1: 0-0-0

Driver: Chloe Formosa

2 yo B G

Sire: SWEET LOU (USA)

Dam: ROCKNROLL EMMA (AUS)

Stats

Career1: 0-0-0

LTS$600.00

BMR

TS1: 0-0-0

Win %0.00%

Place %0.00%

Comments

Two-year-old gelding lining up for the second time. At debut 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track was 5th-8.92 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Micks Cruza (1:59.00) in 2yo No NR on February 20 at $7.50. May find this tough.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/10	20/02/2026	-	No NR	$15,300.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Michael Formosa	1:59.0	4	1. Micks Cruza 2. Unjust Enrichment 3. Ifsbutsandbilycans	5.9L	$7.50
2/6	04/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle	1609m	Good	Michael Formosa		0	1. Harms Lullaby 2. Ultimate Crusader 3. Rockville	2.4L	$0.00
1/6	21/01/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Maitland	1648m	Good	Michael Formosa		0	1. Ultimate Crusader 2. Mini Mayhem 3. Seaside River	0.2L	$0.00

Micks Cruza (6)1

Trainer: Michael Xuereb (Londonderry)12 mths 1: 1-0-0

Driver: Nathan Xuereb

2 yo B G

Sire: MCWICKED (USA)

Dam: MISS DIJOE (AUS)

Stats

Career1: 1-0-0

LTS$8,100.00

BMR1:59.00

TS1: 1-0-0

Win %100.00%

Place %100.00%

Comments

Was on debut by a head when quickly away, (Fr5) at this track (1:59.00) beating Unjust Enrichment in 2yo No NR on February 20 at $12 at the bell was leading 2.16. Plenty of scope for improvement.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/10	20/02/2026	-	No NR	$15,300.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Nathan Xuereb	1:59.0	5	1. Micks Cruza 2. Unjust Enrichment 3. Ifsbutsandbilycans	0.2L	$12.00
3/7	11/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	Cameron Hart		0	1. Gunnareason 2. Passion And Pain 3. Micks Cruza	2.7L	$0.00
1/6	19/01/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Penrith	1720m	Good	Nathan Xuereb		0	1. Bettor Swing 2. Riseabovetherest 3. Small Income	0.1L	$0.00

Ifsbutsandbilycans (1)233

Trainer: Clayton Harmey (Whittingham)12 mths 3: 0-1-2

Driver: Cameron Hart

2 yo B BR C

Sire: KING OF SWING (NZ)

Dam: ONE LAST SHOUT (AUS)

Stats

Career3: 0-1-2

LTS$5,272.00

BMR

TS3: 0-1-2

Win %0.00%

Place %100.00%

Comments

Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Riseabovetherest at this track over 1609m in a 2yo No NR on February 13 at $6.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3.5 m finishing third behind Micks Cruza at this track over 1609m in a 2yo No NR on February 20 at $2.30. Can be thereabouts again.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/10	20/02/2026	7	No NR	$15,300.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Will Rixon	1:59.0	6	1. Micks Cruza 2. Unjust Enrichment 3. Ifsbutsandbilycans	3.7L	$2.30
3/7	13/02/2026	7	No NR	$15,300.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Will Rixon	1:57.5	7	1. Riseabovetherest 2. No Good Reason 3. Ifsbutsandbilycans	8.6L	$6.50
2/3	06/02/2026	-	MAIDEN	$11,830.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	J G Coney	2:00.4	1	1. Bettorcheckherout 2. Ifsbutsandbilycans 3. Changes	2.0L	$4.60
1/3	21/01/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Maitland	1648m	Good	Blake Hughes		0	1. Ifsbutsandbilycans 2. Charmed Conquest 3. Rockville	2L	$0.00
2/4	07/01/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Maitland	1648m	Good	Jemma Coney		0	1. Changes 2. Ifsbutsandbilycans 3. Somelikeithot	6L	$0.00

Unjust Enrichment (2)2

Trainer: Rickie Alchin (Menangle Park)12 mths 1: 0-1-0

Driver: Rickie Alchin

2 yo B C

Sire: BLING IT ON (AUS)

Dam: MADAME PELE (AUS)

Stats

Career1: 0-1-0

LTS$2,550.00

BMR

TS1: 0-1-0

Win %0.00%

Place %100.00%

Comments

Two-year-old colt facing the starter for the second time. At debut game effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 3rd-3.38 beaten a head by Micks Cruza (1:59.00) in 2yo No NR on February 20 at $9.50. With even luck from the back row he can feature again.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/10	20/02/2026	-	No NR	$15,300.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Declan Murphy	1:59.0	3	1. Micks Cruza 2. Unjust Enrichment 3. Ifsbutsandbilycans	0.2L	$9.50
3/8	11/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	Rickie Alchin		0	1. Soho Cruza 2. Lochinvar Coogee 3. Unjust Enrichment	6.4L	$0.00
7/8	04/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	Rickie Alchin		0	1. Don Hunter 2. Birdsong 3. Mcweapon	18.6L	$0.00

Mcweapon (3)5

Trainer: Narelle McCarthy (Cobbitty)12 mths 1: 0-0-0

Driver: John McCarthy

2 yo B BR C

Sire: MCWICKED (USA)

Dam: GORGEOUS GIRL (AUS)

Stats

Career1: 0-0-0

LTS$600.00

BMR

TS1: 0-0-0

Win %0.00%

Place %0.00%

Comments

Two-year-old colt lining up for the second time. At debut was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track was 7th-15.4 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Bettorcheckherout (1:57.00) in 2yo No NR on February 20 at $51. Unlikely to threaten.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/9	20/02/2026	-	No NR	$15,300.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	J P McCarthy	1:57.0	6	1. Bettorcheckherout 2. Passion And Pain 3. No Good Reason	11.3L	$51.00
7/7	11/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	J P McCarthy		0	1. Gunnareason 2. Passion And Pain 3. Micks Cruza	60L	$0.00
3/8	04/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	J P McCarthy		0	1. Don Hunter 2. Birdsong 3. Mcweapon	7.4L	$0.00

Lochinvar Coogee (4)4

Trainer: Kerryann Morris (Menangle Park)12 mths 1: 0-0-0

Driver: Joshua Gallagher

2 yo B C

Sire: DOWNBYTHESEASIDE (USA)

Dam: ESPRIT RAINBOW (AUS)

Stats

Career1: 0-0-0

LTS$900.00

BMR

TS1: 0-0-0

Win %0.00%

Place %0.00%

Comments

Two-year-old colt lining up for the second time. At debut 4th (Sr2) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 4th-5.81 beaten 5.5 m by Micks Cruza (1:59.00) in 2yo No NR on February 20 at $6. Others preferred.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/10	20/02/2026	-	No NR	$15,300.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Joshua Gallagher	1:59.0	2	1. Micks Cruza 2. Unjust Enrichment 3. Ifsbutsandbilycans	5.3L	$6.00
2/8	11/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	Robert Morris		0	1. Soho Cruza 2. Lochinvar Coogee 3. Unjust Enrichment	4.6L	$0.00
3/8	04/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	Robert Morris		0	1. Pretty Privilege 2. My Ultimate Jed 3. Lochinvar Coogee	5.8L	$0.00