Newcastle

Tomorrow, October 17, 2026Flat6fSoft

Verdict

HEARD OF HIM (6) showed promise as a juvenile, winning 1 of his 3 starts, and sent for a spell after a fair effort in town at Rosehill in June. He has trialled up twice, and will have the services of top hoop Keagan Latham. Hard to beat, especially if the track is wet. COCO DIOR (7) was well placed to win a 50K maiden at Moruya just over 2 weeks ago, and she has the scope to go right on with the job. EL QASABI (3) has needed time to mature, and he was a deserving maiden winner when ending his last prep over 1500m at Kembla Grange. Having Aaron Bullock in the saddle is a strong lead, and he is likely to be ready after a couple of quiet tune-up trials. Follow the markets. ZOUBOY (2) won his debut as expected last season, and he has been taken along patiently since then. He looks to be very promising, and has to be respected fresh up in this. TAKE FLIGHT (8) resumes from a spell, and she can make her presence felt, so keep her safe in all combos.

6. Heard Of Him
7. Coco Dior
3. El Qasabi

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6. 6. Heard Of Him
J: KEAGAN LATHAMT: RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN
F: 415x
Price History:
3.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
126
Verdict
Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Rosehill 2yo Hcp June 13 over 1400m, soft track; 5 len behind Marwooba carrying 55.5kg at $5. On debut fourth of 8 at Bathurst Mdn May 12 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Kosrae carrying 56.5kg at $3.50. Expecting a strong run fresh.
2. 2. Zouboy
J: WILLIAM STANLEYT: NATHAN DOYLE
F: 1x
Price History:
3.25
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
147
Verdict
Resuming after a break; only one run when favourite; won by 1.5 len in a 3yo+ Mdn at this track on May 23 over 900m on a heavy track defeating Unjust carrying 57.5kg at $3.40. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign.
7. 7. Coco Dior
J: RORY HUTCHINGST: MITCHELL BEER & GEORGE CARPENTER
F: 32x61
Price History:
4.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 6th of 11 in a Prov Mdn at Illawarra Grange on September 17 over 1150m, 2 len behind Slander carrying 59kg at $5.50. Second run from a spell favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.75 len in a Super Mdn-Sw at Moruya on October 2 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Cheeky Sort with 57kg at $1.90. Bold showing expected.
3. 3. El Qasabi
J: AARON BULLOCKT: DAVID PFIEFFER
F: 5251x
Price History:
6.50
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
235
Verdict
First-up. Finished off last campaign won by nose Kembla Grange Mid Mdn February 24 over 1500m defeating Neferusobek with 58.5kg at $2.10. When resuming last campaign third of 7 at Wyong Super 4yo+ Mdn December 20 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Classic Pocket with 58.5kg at $2.60. Include in all top 4 combos.
8. 8. Take Flight
J: REECE JONEST: DAVID PAYNE
F: 4367x
Price History:
7.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
126
Verdict
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at this track Cl1 June 13 over 1250m, soft track; 6 len behind Attractiveness carrying 56kg at $12. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.2 len Wyong Super Mdn April 4 over 1100m slow track defeating Cheeky Sort carrying 53.5kg at $8. Has to be respected.
4. 4. Sun To Me
J: JESS TAYLORT: PAUL PERRY
F: 335x1
Price History:
17.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
36
Verdict
Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after four months ran on from midfield and won by 0.6 len in a Mdn-Sw at Tuncurry on September 11 over 1200m defeating Wan Lost with 59kg at $5. Previously second-up 8th of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at Scone on November 18 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Azure Angel with 57.5kg at $21. Prepared to overlook.
5. 5. Classic Pocket
J: GRANT BUCKLEYT: RODNEY BAILEY
F: 5x438
Price History:
15.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 13 in a Mid Cl1 at Illawarra Grange on September 17 over 1200m, 7 len behind Maidoff with 58kg at $14. The start before that 3rd of 11 in a Cl1 at Wyong on September 4 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Cosmic Order with 58kg at $14. Key runner who is expected to be in the finish.
1. 1. Sabi Storm
J: JEFF PENZAT: MARK SUES
F: 8x68x
Price History:
31.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
192
Verdict
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Sale Bm62 April 8 over 1732m, 4.5 len behind Cyclone Harmony with 60kg at $5. First up last campaign sixth of 10 at Pakenham Cg&E Bm62 March 12 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Rasp carrying 60kg at $9. Will take great benefit from this run.
9. 9. Steel Rain
J: POPPIE GORTONT: DONNA GRISEDALE
F: 8068x
Price History:
126.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
46
Days Since Last Run:
136
Verdict
Resuming. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at Coffs Harbour Bm58 June 3 over 1518m, in the wet; 9 len behind Venom Wolf carrying 54kg at $41. Previously first up; fourth of 8 at Kempsey Ctry Cl1 December 15 over 1250m, soft track; 6 len behind Felasuvi with 60kg at $8.50. Will improve on whatever he does in this.

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