Newcastle Race 2

Somerset Meats 2Yo Pace

Stake: $16,279

MY ULTIMATE FRANCO NZ (5) resumes from a spell of four months after placing in all four starts of the maiden campaign including a win at this circuit and distance. May have developed further with maturity and should be ready to go off an easy trial win. MEANT TO BE SLOY (6) chased a promising youngster when fourth in the Listed Tatlow Stakes at Menangle last week. Was going well prior, kicking off his campaign with back-to-back Penrith wins before placing at Bathurst. Strong claims back in a more suitable grade. OPEN THE GATES (7) is a newcomer to the Darren Elder yard from SA where she has been racing well. Draws wide but won her lone attempt at this distance and could measure up. HEZA CASANOVA (3) drew wide in the Tatlow but enjoys a better barrier and was racing well prior.

Distance: 1609m
Class: NR up to 57
Track: Good
Weather: Clear
Surface: All Weather

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Executivedecisions (Fr1) 6965456266
Trainer: R A Atkins (Oakhampton)
Driver: Rodney Atkins
Prize Money: $6,284
Win / Place: 0% / 15%

2 yo Black Filly

Sire: MODERN ART (USA)

Dam: LA PACIFIC (AUS)

Owners: D R Atkins

Rating

Stats

Career

13: 0-1-1

Distance

11: 0-1-1

Trk/Dst

11: 0-1-1

Track

11: 0-1-1

Season

9: 0-1-0

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Mobile

13: 0-1-1

All-Weather

13: 0-1-1

Best Mile

Comments

Last start 6th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was leading 0.54 beaten 8 m by Howitis (1:59.70) in MAIDEN on November 28 at $5.50. Two runs back 6th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 5th-8.91 beaten 10 m by Cala Serena (1:57.40) in 2yo MAIDEN on November 7 at $21. Prefer others.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 10	28/11/25	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Rodney Atkins	1:59.70	1:59.7	3.09L	$5.50	21	MAIDEN	$11,161	$219	1. Howitis 2. Silent Fears 3. Skyfall Vigil
6th of 10	7/11/25	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Rodney Atkins	1:57.40	1:57.4	3.90L	$21	7	MAIDEN	$11,161	$219	1. Cala Serena 2. Aiden James 3. Line Of Courage
2nd of 9	31/10/25	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Rodney Atkins	1:57.20	1:57.2	2.19L	$34	7	NR up to 55	$11,161	$1,860	1. Musicstar 2. Executivedecisions 3. Complete Stranger
6th of 10	24/10/25	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Rodney Atkins	1:56.30	1:56.3	4.65L	$126	7	2 WINs	$11,161	$219	1. Devious Minds 2. Agatha Bloom 3. Ethans Revenge
5th of 10	17/10/25	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Rodney Atkins	1:56.10	1:56.1	8.51L	$34	7	NR up to 50	$11,161	$438	1. Seaside Drive 2. Lewie Kelly 3. Heza Casanova
4th of 7	10/10/25	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Rodney Atkins	1:56.60	1:56.6	2.12L	$34	7	MAIDEN	$11,161	$657	1. Crunch It 2. Heza Casanova 3. Hungry Joe

Silent Fears (Fr2) 2
Trainer: Jamie Cassar (Mandalong)
Driver: Jye Coney (C)
Prize Money: $1,860
Win / Place: 0% / 100%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: ALWAYS B MIKI (USA)

Dam: HIGHVIEW ARIA (NZ)

Owners: J W Cassar, L J Woodorth, P A Russell

Rating

Stats

Career

1: 0-1-0

Distance

1: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-1-0

Track

1: 0-1-0

Season

1: 0-1-0

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

Mobile

1: 0-1-0

All-Weather

1: 0-1-0

Best Mile

Comments

Two-year-old colt lining up for the second time. At debut solid effort when 2nd (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 4th-4.7 beaten 2 m by Howitis (1:59.70) in MAIDEN on November 28 at $6. Drawn to advantage and can improve.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 10	28/11/25	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Mark Callaghan	1:59.70	1:59.7	0.78L	$6.00	-	MAIDEN	$11,161	$1,860	1. Howitis 2. Silent Fears 3. Skyfall Vigil
1st of 3	12/11/25	Newcastle	1609m			-	Mark Callaghan	2:01.40	-	6.43L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Silent Fears 2. Rifle Range NZ 3. Rebel Styles
2nd of 4	30/7/25	Maitland	1648m			-	Mark Callaghan	2:09.00	-	0.37L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. The Karma King 2. Silent Fears 3. Crazuka

Heza Casanova (Fr3) 62317329
Trainer: Alex Alchin (Menangle Park)
Driver: Ashleigh Delosa (C)
Prize Money: $13,099
Win / Place: 12% / 62%

2 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: POSTER BOY (AUS)

Dam: CRAVING A SMILE (AUS)

Owners: A J Toulmin, J Toulmin

Rating

Stats

Career

8: 1-2-2

Distance

5: 1-1-2

Trk/Dst

2: 0-1-1

Track

2: 0-1-1

Season

8: 1-2-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-1

Mobile

8: 1-2-2

All-Weather

8: 1-2-2

Best Mile

1:54.00

Comments

Last start was well back in the run when 9th (Fr8) over 1609m at Menangle, well beaten by Showmethetanlines (1:51.50) in 2yo LR No NR CG on November 29 at $51. At the start before solid effort when 2nd (Fr7) over 1710m at Goulburn, at the bell was leading 4.2 beaten a head by Mister Wells (2:04.80) in NR up to 45 on November 25 at $3.80. Drawn well this time and expected to finish closer.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
9th of 10	29/11/25	Menangle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Robert Morris	1:51.50	1:51.5	34.28L	$51	4	No NR	$34,884	$684	1. Showmethetanlines NZ 2. Uptown Chance 3. Lexy
2nd of 10	25/11/25	Goulburn	1710m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Robert Morris	2:04.80	1:57.5	0.07L	$3.80	8	NR up to 45	$11,161	$1,860	1. Mister Wells 2. Heza Casanova 3. Tried And Trusted
3rd of 7	17/11/25	Menangle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Robert Morris	1:54.60	1:54.6	0.86L	$3.60	13	0-1 WIN	$11,400	$1,229	1. Forgive And Forget 2. Cocos Desire 3. Heza Casanova
7th of 9	4/11/25	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Mark Pitt	2:03.80	1:57.9	5.06L	$4.20	8	NR 48 to 53	$6,840	$160	1. Sharp Interest 2. Wicked Wizard 3. Riveera
1st of 9	27/10/25	Menangle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Robert Morris	1:54.00	1:54.0	0.71L	$14	10	1 WIN	$11,400	$6,033	1. Heza Casanova 2. Agentofgoodintent 3. This Is Heaven
3rd of 10	17/10/25	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Will Rixon	1:56.10	1:56.1	3.05L	$6.50	7	NR up to 50	$11,161	$1,204	1. Seaside Drive 2. Lewie Kelly 3. Heza Casanova

Blazing High (Fr4) 5551x6
Trainer: Kerryann Morris (Menangle Park)
Driver: Robert Morris
Prize Money: $7,442
Win / Place: 20% / 20%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: RIDE HIGH (AUS)

Dam: YOU LIGHT MY FIRE (NZ)

Owners: M J Morrison, S J Morrison

Rating

Stats

Career

5: 1-0-0

Distance

4: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

4: 1-0-0

Track

4: 1-0-0

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Mobile

5: 1-0-0

All-Weather

5: 1-0-0

Best Mile

1:55.70

Comments

Began his campaign last start running 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track was 2nd-1.94 at the bell, beaten 4 m by Im A Liberty Girl (1:56.30) in NR up to 45 on November 28 at $8.50. May need more racing.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 10	28/11/25	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Robert Morris	1:56.30	1:56.3	1.49L	$8.50	126	NR up to 45	$11,161	$219	1. Im A Liberty Girl 2. Go Tess Go 3. Heez Reasonable
126 Day Spell
3rd of 6	19/11/25	Menangle	1609m			-	Robert Morris	1:54.80	-	1.26L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. My Ultimate Diego 2. Last Lexus 3. Blazing High
3rd of 5	12/11/25	Menangle	1609m			-	Joshua Gallagher	1:56.60	-	3.38L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Cocos Desire 2. My Ultimate Diego 3. Blazing High
1st of 10	25/7/25	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Robert Morris	1:55.70	1:55.7	2.64L	$11	8	MAIDEN	$11,161	$5,910	1. Blazing High 2. Time To Dance NZ 3. Rock Am Alyeska
5th of 9	17/7/25	Penrith	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Joshua Gallagher	2:05.50	1:57.4	3.68L	$41	13	MAIDEN	$11,161	$438	1. Sentosar 2. Naturally Bettor 3. This Is Heaven
5th of 9	4/7/25	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Joshua Gallagher	1:57.00	1:57.0	7.58L	$14	14	MAIDEN	$11,161	$438	1. My Ultimate Franco NZ 2. My Ultimate Banjo 3. Executivedecisions

My Ultimate Franco Nz (Fr5) 1223x
Trainer: Jarrod Alchin (Menangle Park)
Driver: Will Rixon
Prize Money: $10,167
Win / Place: 25% / 100%

Recent Trial Winner

2 yo Brown Colt

Sire: BETTORS DELIGHT (USA)

Dam: IDEAL POCKET (NZ)

Owners: Tumby Park Pty Ltd (Mgr: J R Foster)

Rating

Stats

Career

4: 1-2-1

Distance

1: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 1-0-0

Track

1: 1-0-0

Season

2: 0-1-1

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

3rd Up

1: 0-1-0

Mobile

4: 1-2-1

All-Weather

4: 1-2-1

Best Mile

1:57.00

Comments

Returns after four months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign when beaten by 6 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Tweedy at Redcliffe over 1780m in a Up to 1 LTW on August 13 at $1.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 9 m as favourite (Sr2) at this track (1:57.00) beating My Ultimate Banjo in MAIDEN on July 4 at $2.60. Impressive trial winner who could make a winning retrurn.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 5	26/11/25	Menangle	1609m			-	Will Rixon	1:56.10	-	5.24L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. My Ultimate Franco NZ 2. Mickeys Run 3. Our Safari Star
3rd of 6	13/8/25	Redcliffe	1780m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Nathan Dawson	2:08.80	1:56.5	2.38L	$1.50f	8	Up to 1 LTW	$7,068	$611	1. Tweedy NZ 2. Mullum Aretha 3. My Ultimate Franco NZ
2nd of 10	5/8/25	Albion Park	1660m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Nathan Dawson	1:56.60	1:53.0	2.38L	$6.00	13	NR 49 to 53	$10,260	$1,785	1. Fernco Nel NZ 2. My Ultimate Franco NZ 3. Credulous
2nd of 8	23/7/25	Bathurst	1730m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Cameron Hart	2:06.80	1:58.0	1.04L	$3.00	19	2 WINs	$11,161	$1,860	1. Wheres My Reason 2. My Ultimate Franco NZ 3. Tiger Jewel
2nd of 6	16/7/25	Menangle	1609m			-	Cameron Hart	1:56.60	-	1.08L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Senses 2. My Ultimate Franco NZ 3. Double Accord
1st of 9	4/7/25	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Cameron Hart	1:57.00	1:57.0	3.53L	$2.60f	-	MAIDEN	$11,161	$5,910	1. My Ultimate Franco NZ 2. My Ultimate Banjo 3. Executivedecisions

Meant To Be Sloy (Fr6) 37x1134
Trainer: Trevor Munday (Vineyard)
Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Prize Money: $16,498
Win / Place: 33% / 66%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: CAPTAINTREACHEROUS (USA)

Dam: MISS HAZEL (AUS)

Owners: Sloys Company Pty Ltd (Mgr: D P Xerri)

Rating

Stats

Career

6: 2-0-2

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Season

4: 2-0-1

1st Up

2: 1-0-1

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-1

Mobile

6: 2-0-2

All-Weather

6: 2-0-2

Best Mile

1:56.34

Comments

Last start was well beaten into fourth after being driven well back, behind Showmethetanlines at Menangle over 1609m in a 2yo LR No NR CG on November 29 at $61. Raced better the start before that with a good run when 3rd (Fr1) over 2260m after showing early pace at Bathurst, beaten 4 m by Zaras Special (2:45.80) in NR up to 45 on November 12 at $2.80. Big chance.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 10	29/11/25	Menangle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Joshua Gallagher	1:51.50	1:51.5	10.78L	$61	17	No NR	$34,884	$2,052	1. Showmethetanlines NZ 2. Uptown Chance 3. Lexy
3rd of 10	12/11/25	Bathurst	2260m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Cameron Hart	2:45.80	1:58.0	1.45L	$2.80f	13	NR up to 45	$11,161	$1,204	1. Zaras Special 2. Reason To Party 3. Meant To Be Sloy
1st of 10	30/10/25	Penrith	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Cameron Hart	2:04.30	1:56.3	0.04L	$3.80	7	2 WINs	$11,161	$5,910	1. Meant To Be Sloy 2. Eye Can Ear Amour 3. Lets Fly With Me
1st of 10	23/10/25	Penrith	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Cameron Hart	2:06.90	1:58.7	2.16L	$6.50	216	MAIDEN	$11,161	$5,910	1. Meant To Be Sloy 2. Go Tess Go 3. Charlenes Delight
216 Day Spell
3rd of 4	14/10/25	Penrith	1720m			-	Cameron Hart	2:06.10	-	13.90L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Tonys Dream 2. Wicked Whiskey 3. Meant To Be Sloy
7th of 8	21/3/25	Bathurst	1730m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Luke McCarthy	2:04.10	1:55.4	27.84L	$14	16	No NR	$11,161	$219	1. Loucasso 2. Frizza 3. Lochinvar Leader

Open The Gates (Fr7) 2321x1273
Trainer: Darren Elder (Louth Park)
Driver: Brad Elder
Prize Money: $21,780
Win / Place: 25% / 87%

2 yo Bay Filly

Sire: DOWNBYTHESEASIDE (USA)

Dam: NIKKI LOUISE (AUS)

Owners: Abr Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: A J Bain), Summit Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Durnberger-Smith), C M Scott, Imperial Racing & Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: T I Lambourn), Burke Brigade Syndicate (Mgr: M Weaver), Bet The House Llc Syndicate (Mgr: J

100

Rating

Stats

Career

8: 2-3-2

Distance

1: 1-0-0

Season

4: 1-1-1

1st Up

2: 1-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-1

3rd Up

2: 0-1-0

Mobile

8: 2-3-2

All-Weather

8: 2-3-2

Best Mile

1:57.30

Comments

Improved last start with a solid effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr1) over 1800m after showing early pace at Globe Derby Park was 3rd-4 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Hilltop Star (2:13.80) in 2yo No NR F on November 15 at $1.40. Newcomer form SA who can measure up.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 5	15/11/25	Globe Derby	1800m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Wayne Hill	2:13.80	1:59.6	3.94L	$1.40f	21	No NR	$11,400	$969	1. Hilltop Star 2. Grumpypants Gracie 3. Open The Gates
7th of 9	25/10/25	Globe Derby	1800m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Bernadette Page	2:12.20	1:58.2	9.44L	$11	7	No NR	$28,500	$489	1. Hez So Royal 2. One Millie 3. Just Jimmy
2nd of 8	18/10/25	Globe Derby	1800m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Wayne Hill	2:13.70	1:59.6	0.67L	$1.40f	21	No NR	$9,690	$1,314	1. Just Jimmy 2. Open The Gates 3. Steam Machine
1st of 9	27/9/25	Port Pirie	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Wayne Hill	1:57.30	1:57.3	3.12L	$1.22f	154	No NR	$5,130	$2,882	1. Open The Gates 2. Queen Crocker 3. Ella Kate
154 Day Spell
1st of 7	26/4/25	Globe Derby	1800m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Wayne Hill	2:13.70	1:59.5	1.38L	$1.70f	7	No NR	$17,100	$9,508	1. Open The Gates 2. Im Big Business 3. Ella Kate
2nd of 6	19/4/25	Globe Derby	1800m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Wayne Hill	2:15.90	2:01.5	8.33L	$1.15f	21	No NR	$5,130	$653	1. Im Big Business 2. Open The Gates 3. Bersagliere

Race Review Abbreviations

Brk: Broke, Blkd: Blocked or held up, 1 x 1: One-out, one-back, Prkd: Parked, 3bk otr: 3 back on the outer, 3bk inr: Same as above, but on the inside, trld: Trailed, Gt spd: Showed gate speed, 3wd: 3-wide postd: Caught wide without cover, Held up: Held up, no gaps or few gaps: If they don't see any clear air in the straight, Inr-mid-wd -position: On the inside, mid = 1-off, wd = 3-wide or wider, flew hm wd: Flew home wide, dashd inr: Sprinted well on the inside, Chkd: Checked, Slow: Slow away at the start, Wltd: Wilted or got tired, Fdd: Faded late, Urgd: If the driver's getting stuck in

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