WILLIAM NEWTON VC HANDICAP

Gelding back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 11 at Pakenham Bm84 December 13 over 1600m, 7 len behind Electric Impulse carrying 60kg at $11. When resuming last campaign seventh of 16 at Sandown-Hillside Bm74 June 14 over 1400m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Stylish carrying 60kg at $51. Has claims on best form.

Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start eased back early on 7th of 11 at Caulfield Bm84 on March 21 over 1400m, 6 len behind Gold Medallist carrying 58.5kg at $31. The start before that 5th of 11 at Echuca Echa Cup on March 8 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Hughes carrying 54kg at $4.20. Looks outclassed.

Returns from a 45-day let-up. Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Sandown-Hillside Bm78 March 11 over 1400m defeating Xarpo carrying 57.5kg at $4.40. The start before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Caulfield Heath Bm74 on February 18 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Mometz with 59.5kg at $2.45. Big chance again.

Second-up. First-up after four months got back early 3rd in a small field at Caulfield Bm70 on April 4 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Russian Meteor with 60.5kg at $18. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on September 27 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind King Zephyr with 58.5kg at $41. Fitter again and a winning hope.

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 11 at Pakenham Bm84 December 13 over 1600m, 20 len behind Electric Impulse with 57kg at $7. Previously first up; sixth of 9 at Caulfield Bm78 September 20 over 1600m, 2 len behind Al Duca with 58.5kg at $4.40. May need the hitout.

Second-up. First-up after four months 7th of 14 at Caulfield Bm78 on April 4 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Rue De Royale with 59kg at $6. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Rosehill Bm72 on October 1 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Golden Straand with 58kg at $4.20. Sure to run well.

First-up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 14 at Moonee Valley Bm78 September 6 over 2040m, 1.75 len behind Rise To It with 58.5kg at $14. First up last campaign sixth of 10 at this track F&M Bm78 April 25 over 1400m, 2 len behind Pariah Pearl with 56.5kg at $41. Hard to enthuse.

Comes here off a 56-day let-up. Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at this track Bm84 on February 28 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Astral Flame with 53.5kg at $9.50. The start before that won by a nose at Caulfield Heath Bm74 February 18 over 1600m defeating Orovero with 56kg at $12. Hard to have on recent efforts.

Second run back. First-up after six months 8th of 14 at Caulfield Bm78 on April 4 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Rue De Royale carrying 58kg at $16. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Caulfield Mares-Swp on September 20 over 1200m, 2 len behind Miraval Rose carrying 55kg at $7. Worth consideration.

Comes off a 42 day let-up. At the latest run won by a neck at Geelong Bm70 March 14 over 1412m defeating Dollar Chaser carrying 59.5kg at $4.20. The race before that 5th of 9 at Caulfield Bm78 on February 21 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Verdoux with 56kg at $9.50. Needs to do more. Others better.

Racing well recently. Last start won by 6 len at Ballarat Bm70 April 3 over 1400m defeating Inherently with 59kg at $4.20. The run before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 7 at Yarra Valley Bm62 on March 15 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Superset carrying 63kg at $3.40. The inside alley is a real bonus.

Mare back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at Cranbourne Bm78 December 27 over 1600m, 0.9 len behind Welcometotheshow with 57kg at $4. When resuming last campaign fifth of 8 at Cranbourne Bm70 November 22 over 1300m, 3 len behind Al Prancer with 58.5kg at $3.20. Expected to play a major role.

Second-up. First-up after seven months 6th of 8 at Caulfield F&M Bm100 on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Soft Love carrying 51kg at $31. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at this track F&M Bm78 on June 7 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Fire Of Etna with 55.5kg at $4.80. One of the top chances.

Most recently 4th of 7 at Morphettville Bm82 on March 28 over 1600m, 6 len behind Cash with 54.5kg at $5.50. The run before that came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a neck at Murray Bridge Bm82 March 7 over 1400m defeating Fast Bubbles with 54kg at $5.50. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.

Second run back. First-up after a year ran last of 7 at Caulfield 3yo Hcp on April 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Oliveanotherday with 57kg at $12. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 4 len at Moonee Valley LR St Albans Stks March 22 2025 over 1200m in soft going defeating Chergui carrying 58kg at $3.60. Unlikely to threaten.

Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 14 at Caulfield Bm78 on April 4 over 1200m, 5 len behind Rue De Royale carrying 56.5kg at $18. Previously second-up won by 1.75 len at Geelong Bm64 July 25 over 1250m on a soft track defeating Special Dancer carrying 59.5kg at $1.90. Unlikely to threaten.

At the latest run rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd in a small field at Caulfield Bm70 on April 4 over 1400m, long-neck behind Russian Meteor carrying 59.5kg at $3.30. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on March 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Trapdoor with 59.5kg at $3.40. Nicely placed to score.

At the latest run 6th of 8 at Cranbourne Bm70 on April 3 over 1200m, 4 len behind Lim's Bighorn carrying 62kg at $7.50. The start before that second last in a small field at Cranbourne Bm78 on February 20 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Laa De Sha with 58kg at $4.40. Others favoured.

Second-up. First-up after about 18 months 9th of 12 at Caulfield Bm70 on April 11 over 1200m, 4 len behind King Tut with 61kg at $5. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Caulfield in the G3 Gneas Prel on September 21 2024 over 1400m, 9 len behind Angel Capital with 57kg at $10. Should progress from that first-up run.

Recent form sound. At the latest run won by 1.75 len at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 April 15 over 1400m in soft going defeating Oak Beach carrying 58kg at $5.50. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by a long-neck at Bendigo 0 - 62 March 27 over 1400m defeating Ziggy Starcraft carrying 60kg at $4.80. Has the ability to be in the finish.