Formscan - Strong Johnson is still a reliable sprinter at the age of nine and is likely to go hard from the stalls again. Our Absent Friends' C&D fourth was a step back in the right direction, but CAST NO SHADOW also showed more signs of life when third over track and trip and the visor that was fitted there is now replaced by blinkers. If they inspire just a touch more improvement, he can capitalise on a sliding rating. Darlo Pride is noted too.

Camacho (GB)-Practicallyperfect(King Charlemagne)
ts+(6)
cd2
(Mr R W Hislop)
Rated 74

In the last 3 years Our Absent Friends (IRE) has met
Horse | No. Of times | |
Strong Johnson (IRE) | 2 | |
8th Jan 2025 Newcastle(5f , Flat Hcap, Standard / Slow) Strong Johnson (IRE) 2nd (15/2 8-7 Rated 73) Warren Fentiman 8.50L in front of Our Absent Friends (IRE) 6th (7/1 9-3 Rated 76) Rowan Scott (7 ran) | ||
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26th Aug 2024 Ripon(5f , Flat Hcap, Good (Good to Firm in places)) Our Absent Friends (IRE) 2nd (14/1 9-12 Rated 72) Rowan Scott .25L in front of Strong Johnson (IRE) 3rd (15/8Fav 9-12 Rated 72) J Fanning (10 ran) | ||
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Ramon Di Loria (IRE) | 1 | |
22nd May 2023 Carlisle(5f , Flat Hcap, Good to Firm-Good in places) Ramon Di Loria (IRE) 1st (8/1 8-13 Rated 73) Ryan Sexton 8.31L in front of Our Absent Friends (IRE) 7th (9/1 9-4 Rated 75) Phil Dennis (9 ran) | ||
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Sugar Baby (GB) | 1 | |
18th Oct 2022 Newcastle(5f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Our Absent Friends (IRE) 1st (33/1 9-8 Rated 64) Jason Hart Sugar Baby (GB) pulled up (5/4Fav 9-7 Rated 63) P Mulrennan (14 ran) | ||
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Winter Crown (GB) | 1 | |
25th Jan 2025 Newcastle(5f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Our Absent Friends (IRE) 4th (9/1 9-6 Rated 75) Rowan Scott 1.44L in front of Winter Crown (GB) 8th (14/1 9-4 Rated 73) Ryan Sexton (10 ran) | ||
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Le Cadre Noir (IRE)-Isabella Rose(City On A Hill)
(23)
cd2
(Taylor's Bloodstock Ltd)
Rated 73
Won When Rated 82

In the last 3 years Strong Johnson (IRE) has met
Horse | No. Of times | |
Ramon Di Loria (IRE) | 1 | |
17th Nov 2023 Newcastle(5f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Strong Johnson (IRE) 6th (14/1 9-10 Rated 82) Jason Hart .13L in front of Ramon Di Loria (IRE) 8th (16/1 8-1 Rated 66) A J Farragher (11 ran) | ||
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Sugar Baby (GB) | 1 | |
29th Jul 2023 York(5f , Flat Hcap, Good-Good to Soft in places) Sugar Baby (GB) 3rd (9/1 11-3 Rated 71) Danny McMenamin 3.81L in front of Strong Johnson (IRE) 6th (7/1 11-5 Rated 73) S W Quinlan (19 ran) | ||
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Our Absent Friends (IRE) | 2 | |
8th Jan 2025 Newcastle(5f , Flat Hcap, Standard / Slow) Strong Johnson (IRE) 2nd (15/2 8-7 Rated 73) Warren Fentiman 8.50L in front of Our Absent Friends (IRE) 6th (7/1 9-3 Rated 76) Rowan Scott (7 ran) | ||
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26th Aug 2024 Ripon(5f , Flat Hcap, Good (Good to Firm in places)) Our Absent Friends (IRE) 2nd (14/1 9-12 Rated 72) Rowan Scott .25L in front of Strong Johnson (IRE) 3rd (15/8Fav 9-12 Rated 72) J Fanning (10 ran) | ||
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Darlo Pride (GB) | 3 | |
28th Dec 2024 Newcastle(5f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Darlo Pride (GB) 3rd (5/1 9-4 Rated 70) S B Kirrane .25L in front of Strong Johnson (IRE) 4th (7/1 9-7 Rated 73) P Mulrennan (9 ran) | ||
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7th Nov 2024 Newcastle(5f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Strong Johnson (IRE) 1st (11/4Fav 9-11 Rated 70) J Fanning 1.00L in front of Darlo Pride (GB) 2nd (9/2 9-4 Rated 63) S H James (10 ran) | ||
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17th Oct 2024 Southwell(6f 16yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Strong Johnson (IRE) 3rd (9/1 9-10 Rated 70) P J McDonald 1.13L in front of Darlo Pride (GB) 6th (12/1 9-4 Rated 64) Connor Beasley (12 ran) | ||
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Cast No Shadow (GB) | 1 | |
6th Dec 2024 Newcastle(5f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Strong Johnson (IRE) 4th (11/1 9-8 Rated 74) Luke Morris 15.25L in front of Cast No Shadow (GB) 12th (25/1 9-9 Rated 75) Jason Hart (12 ran) | ||
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Buzz Box (GB) | 2 | |
28th Dec 2024 Newcastle(5f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Strong Johnson (IRE) 4th (7/1 9-7 Rated 73) P Mulrennan .75L in front of Buzz Box (GB) 5th (16/5 9-6 Rated 72) D Nolan (9 ran) | ||
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6th Dec 2024 Newcastle(5f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Buzz Box (GB) 2nd (4/1Fav 9-4 Rated 70) D Nolan 1.75L in front of Strong Johnson (IRE) 4th (11/1 9-8 Rated 74) Luke Morris (12 ran) | ||
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Invincible Spirit (IRE)-Berengaria(Teofilo)
cp3(6)
cd1
(Fairfax & Favor Ltd)
Rated 71

In the last 3 years Winter Crown (GB) has met
Horse | No. Of times | |
Our Absent Friends (IRE) | 1 | |
25th Jan 2025 Newcastle(5f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Our Absent Friends (IRE) 4th (9/1 9-6 Rated 75) Rowan Scott 1.44L in front of Winter Crown (GB) 8th (14/1 9-4 Rated 73) Ryan Sexton (10 ran) | ||
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In the last 3 years Buzz Box (GB) has met
Horse | No. Of times | |
Strong Johnson (IRE) | 2 | |
28th Dec 2024 Newcastle(5f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Strong Johnson (IRE) 4th (7/1 9-7 Rated 73) P Mulrennan .75L in front of Buzz Box (GB) 5th (16/5 9-6 Rated 72) D Nolan (9 ran) | ||
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6th Dec 2024 Newcastle(5f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Buzz Box (GB) 2nd (4/1Fav 9-4 Rated 70) D Nolan 1.75L in front of Strong Johnson (IRE) 4th (11/1 9-8 Rated 74) Luke Morris (12 ran) | ||
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Darlo Pride (GB) | 1 | |
28th Dec 2024 Newcastle(5f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Darlo Pride (GB) 3rd (5/1 9-4 Rated 70) S B Kirrane 1.00L in front of Buzz Box (GB) 5th (16/5 9-6 Rated 72) D Nolan (9 ran) | ||
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Cast No Shadow (GB) | 1 | |
6th Dec 2024 Newcastle(5f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Buzz Box (GB) 2nd (4/1Fav 9-4 Rated 70) D Nolan 17.00L in front of Cast No Shadow (GB) 12th (25/1 9-9 Rated 75) Jason Hart (12 ran) | ||
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Ardad (IRE)-Polly Floyer(Halling)
bl1(17)
cd2
(Coral Racing Club)
Rated 71
Won When Rated 74

In the last 3 years Cast No Shadow (GB) has met
Horse | No. Of times | |
Show Me Show Me (GB) | 1 | |
14th Jan 2025 Newcastle(5f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Cast No Shadow (GB) 3rd (18/1 9-9 Rated 72) Jack Mitchell 2.50L in front of Show Me Show Me (GB) 4th (10/1 8-4 Rated 60) Ethan Tindall (6 ran) | ||
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Strong Johnson (IRE) | 1 | |
6th Dec 2024 Newcastle(5f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Strong Johnson (IRE) 4th (11/1 9-8 Rated 74) Luke Morris 15.25L in front of Cast No Shadow (GB) 12th (25/1 9-9 Rated 75) Jason Hart (12 ran) | ||
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Darlo Pride (GB) | 1 | |
14th Jan 2025 Newcastle(5f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Cast No Shadow (GB) 3rd (18/1 9-9 Rated 72) Jack Mitchell 2.88L in front of Darlo Pride (GB) 6th (11/8Fav 9-0 Rated 70) Warren Fentiman (6 ran) | ||
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Buzz Box (GB) | 1 | |
6th Dec 2024 Newcastle(5f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Buzz Box (GB) 2nd (4/1Fav 9-4 Rated 70) D Nolan 17.00L in front of Cast No Shadow (GB) 12th (25/1 9-9 Rated 75) Jason Hart (12 ran) | ||
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Outstrip (GB)-Doric Lady(Kyllachy)
ts+bl+(17)
cd1
(Ursa Major Racing Ltd And M Dods)
Rated 69

In the last 3 years Darlo Pride (GB) has met
Horse | No. Of times | |
Show Me Show Me (GB) | 1 | |
14th Jan 2025 Newcastle(5f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Show Me Show Me (GB) 4th (10/1 8-4 Rated 60) Ethan Tindall .38L in front of Darlo Pride (GB) 6th (11/8Fav 9-0 Rated 70) Warren Fentiman (6 ran) | ||
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Strong Johnson (IRE) | 3 | |
28th Dec 2024 Newcastle(5f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Darlo Pride (GB) 3rd (5/1 9-4 Rated 70) S B Kirrane .25L in front of Strong Johnson (IRE) 4th (7/1 9-7 Rated 73) P Mulrennan (9 ran) | ||
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7th Nov 2024 Newcastle(5f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Strong Johnson (IRE) 1st (11/4Fav 9-11 Rated 70) J Fanning 1.00L in front of Darlo Pride (GB) 2nd (9/2 9-4 Rated 63) S H James (10 ran) | ||
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17th Oct 2024 Southwell(6f 16yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Strong Johnson (IRE) 3rd (9/1 9-10 Rated 70) P J McDonald 1.13L in front of Darlo Pride (GB) 6th (12/1 9-4 Rated 64) Connor Beasley (12 ran) | ||
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Ramon Di Loria (IRE) | 1 | |
10th Jan 2025 Newcastle(5f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Darlo Pride (GB) 4th (5/1 9-7 Rated 70) S B Kirrane 1.25L in front of Ramon Di Loria (IRE) 5th (25/1 8-11 Rated 60) Jason Hart (8 ran) | ||
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Sugar Baby (GB) | 1 | |
10th Jan 2025 Newcastle(5f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Darlo Pride (GB) 4th (5/1 9-7 Rated 70) S B Kirrane 3.03L in front of Sugar Baby (GB) 8th (80/1 8-13 Rated 62) Cameron Hardie (8 ran) | ||
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Cast No Shadow (GB) | 1 | |
14th Jan 2025 Newcastle(5f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Cast No Shadow (GB) 3rd (18/1 9-9 Rated 72) Jack Mitchell 2.88L in front of Darlo Pride (GB) 6th (11/8Fav 9-0 Rated 70) Warren Fentiman (6 ran) | ||
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Buzz Box (GB) | 1 | |
28th Dec 2024 Newcastle(5f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Darlo Pride (GB) 3rd (5/1 9-4 Rated 70) S B Kirrane 1.00L in front of Buzz Box (GB) 5th (16/5 9-6 Rated 72) D Nolan (9 ran) | ||
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Mehmas (IRE)-Party Animal(Makfi)
(29)
d2
(Longdogs Brussel Sprouts)
Rated 68

Showcasing (GB)-Springing Baroness(Bertolini)
vs+(1)
cd2
(Ontoawinner 8 And Partner 4)
Rated 62
Won When Rated 79

In the last 3 years Show Me Show Me (GB) has met
Horse | No. Of times | |
Ramon Di Loria (IRE) | 2 | |
10th Nov 2023 Newcastle(5f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Ramon Di Loria (IRE) 3rd (4/1 9-2 Rated 66) Ryan Sexton 2.75L in front of Show Me Show Me (GB) 5th (9/4Fav 9-9 Rated 70) Billy Garritty (11 ran) | ||
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1st Sep 2023 Carlisle(5f , Flat Hcap, Good to Firm (Good in places)) Show Me Show Me (GB) 9th (6/1 9-11 Rated 74) O J Orr 3.00L in front of Ramon Di Loria (IRE) 11th (5/1 9-7 Rated 73) Ryan Sexton (11 ran) | ||
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Sugar Baby (GB) | 1 | |
10th Nov 2023 Newcastle(5f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Show Me Show Me (GB) 5th (9/4Fav 9-9 Rated 70) Billy Garritty 1.00L in front of Sugar Baby (GB) 6th (10/1 9-7 Rated 68) Jason Hart (11 ran) | ||
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Darlo Pride (GB) | 1 | |
14th Jan 2025 Newcastle(5f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Show Me Show Me (GB) 4th (10/1 8-4 Rated 60) Ethan Tindall .38L in front of Darlo Pride (GB) 6th (11/8Fav 9-0 Rated 70) Warren Fentiman (6 ran) | ||
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Cast No Shadow (GB) | 1 | |
14th Jan 2025 Newcastle(5f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Cast No Shadow (GB) 3rd (18/1 9-9 Rated 72) Jack Mitchell 2.50L in front of Show Me Show Me (GB) 4th (10/1 8-4 Rated 60) Ethan Tindall (6 ran) | ||
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Monsieur Bond (IRE)-Sugar Town(Elusive City)
(21)
cd1
(Hard Held Partnership And Angus Racing)
Rated 59
Won When Rated 59

In the last 3 years Sugar Baby (GB) has met
Horse | No. Of times | |
Show Me Show Me (GB) | 1 | |
10th Nov 2023 Newcastle(5f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Show Me Show Me (GB) 5th (9/4Fav 9-9 Rated 70) Billy Garritty 1.00L in front of Sugar Baby (GB) 6th (10/1 9-7 Rated 68) Jason Hart (11 ran) | ||
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Strong Johnson (IRE) | 1 | |
29th Jul 2023 York(5f , Flat Hcap, Good-Good to Soft in places) Sugar Baby (GB) 3rd (9/1 11-3 Rated 71) Danny McMenamin 3.81L in front of Strong Johnson (IRE) 6th (7/1 11-5 Rated 73) S W Quinlan (19 ran) | ||
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Ramon Di Loria (IRE) | 2 | |
10th Jan 2025 Newcastle(5f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Ramon Di Loria (IRE) 5th (25/1 8-11 Rated 60) Jason Hart 1.78L in front of Sugar Baby (GB) 8th (80/1 8-13 Rated 62) Cameron Hardie (8 ran) | ||
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10th Nov 2023 Newcastle(5f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Ramon Di Loria (IRE) 3rd (4/1 9-2 Rated 66) Ryan Sexton 3.75L in front of Sugar Baby (GB) 6th (10/1 9-7 Rated 68) Jason Hart (11 ran) | ||
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Our Absent Friends (IRE) | 1 | |
18th Oct 2022 Newcastle(5f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Our Absent Friends (IRE) 1st (33/1 9-8 Rated 64) Jason Hart Sugar Baby (GB) pulled up (5/4Fav 9-7 Rated 63) P Mulrennan (14 ran) | ||
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Darlo Pride (GB) | 1 | |
10th Jan 2025 Newcastle(5f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Darlo Pride (GB) 4th (5/1 9-7 Rated 70) S B Kirrane 3.03L in front of Sugar Baby (GB) 8th (80/1 8-13 Rated 62) Cameron Hardie (8 ran) | ||
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Dandy Man (IRE)-Pria Bona(Blu Air Force)
hd6(21)
cd1
(Mr A C Whillans)
Rated 58
Won When Rated 65-71

In the last 3 years Ramon Di Loria (IRE) has met
Horse | No. Of times | |
Show Me Show Me (GB) | 2 | |
10th Nov 2023 Newcastle(5f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Ramon Di Loria (IRE) 3rd (4/1 9-2 Rated 66) Ryan Sexton 2.75L in front of Show Me Show Me (GB) 5th (9/4Fav 9-9 Rated 70) Billy Garritty (11 ran) | ||
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1st Sep 2023 Carlisle(5f , Flat Hcap, Good to Firm (Good in places)) Show Me Show Me (GB) 9th (6/1 9-11 Rated 74) O J Orr 3.00L in front of Ramon Di Loria (IRE) 11th (5/1 9-7 Rated 73) Ryan Sexton (11 ran) | ||
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Strong Johnson (IRE) | 1 | |
17th Nov 2023 Newcastle(5f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Strong Johnson (IRE) 6th (14/1 9-10 Rated 82) Jason Hart .13L in front of Ramon Di Loria (IRE) 8th (16/1 8-1 Rated 66) A J Farragher (11 ran) | ||
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Sugar Baby (GB) | 2 | |
10th Jan 2025 Newcastle(5f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Ramon Di Loria (IRE) 5th (25/1 8-11 Rated 60) Jason Hart 1.78L in front of Sugar Baby (GB) 8th (80/1 8-13 Rated 62) Cameron Hardie (8 ran) | ||
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10th Nov 2023 Newcastle(5f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Ramon Di Loria (IRE) 3rd (4/1 9-2 Rated 66) Ryan Sexton 3.75L in front of Sugar Baby (GB) 6th (10/1 9-7 Rated 68) Jason Hart (11 ran) | ||
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Our Absent Friends (IRE) | 1 | |
22nd May 2023 Carlisle(5f , Flat Hcap, Good to Firm-Good in places) Ramon Di Loria (IRE) 1st (8/1 8-13 Rated 73) Ryan Sexton 8.31L in front of Our Absent Friends (IRE) 7th (9/1 9-4 Rated 75) Phil Dennis (9 ran) | ||
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Darlo Pride (GB) | 1 | |
10th Jan 2025 Newcastle(5f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Darlo Pride (GB) 4th (5/1 9-7 Rated 70) S B Kirrane 1.25L in front of Ramon Di Loria (IRE) 5th (25/1 8-11 Rated 60) Jason Hart (8 ran) | ||
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Symbols Explained
WS Wind Surgery ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie bo2 Blinkers one cowl e2 Ear Plugs p2 Pacifier pc2 Pacifier with cowls ps2 Pacifier one cowl sr2 Shadow Roll co2 Cheekpiece one side sb2 Sheepskin Browband cc2 Cornell Collar xb2 Crossed Nose Band cd2 Course and Distance Winner c2 Course Winner d2 Distance Winner bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run
The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.