Caulfield 22 Feb 2025
GOING: G
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HKJC World Pool Handicap 1100m Track: GOOD3 Clouds (Max: 34) Rail: Out 4m Entire Circuit. |
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Samangu is the probable leader in the small field. Sticking with PONDALOWIE (3) who just got into an awful spot first up in the WJ Adams, back and trapped inside runners over 1000m as favourite. She's far better suited getting to 1100m where she boasts a win over She's Bulletproof and a close second to Niance. MRS CHRISSIE (2) also comes through the WJ Adams when a bit disappointing but had been racing well prior and is better placed here. SAMANGU (5) had her winning streak come to an end last time but she's still progressive and can run well. MISS ARIA (1) ran some slick sectionals first up in the G2 Rubiton Stakes but may find them a bit too sharp again from the wide gate here. SUGGESTED PLAY: Pondalowie to win.
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| 1 | 236x5 |
MISS ARIA
DANNY O'BRIEN 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG R M Anderson & Mrs P Anderson Second-up. First-up after three months from last on the turn 5th of 7 at this track in the G2 Rubiton on February 8 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Rey Magnerio carrying 55kg at $13. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 at this track 3yo F Hcp on April 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; neck behind Inhibitions carrying 54kg at $13. Nice splits fresh, may want further now. |
5 B SHINN |
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| 2 | 4x126 |
MRS CHRISSIE
CIARON MAHER 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG M D Rocke, K B Hitch, C J Harris, M Bacic, P Shulman, A K Racing (Mgr: Ms K L Solomon), M J Scafidi, P Smith, A J Scafidi & C G Doak Useful type. Most recently second last of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside in the LR W.J. Adams on January 25 over 1000m, 6 len behind Philosopher with 58kg at $3.60. Before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Caulfield Heath in the LR Xmas Stks on December 26 over 1100m, 0.5 len behind Ashford Street with 55.5kg at $2.40. Suited here, can bounce back. |
2 JAMIE MELHAM |
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| 3 | 120x4 |
PONDALOWIE
EMMA-LEE & DAVID BROWNE 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG D L Collier, K J Corey, C W Kwok, M R Pollard, S J Penney, K C Foley, Mrs M E Burns, M R Roberts, Sparta Racing (Mgr: D S Browne), Frothy Fridays (Mgr: J McCarron), Shark, S Coglin, M & N Ellis, G Devonport & T Stewart Second-up. First-up after three months 4th of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside in the LR W.J. Adams on January 25 over 1000m, 4 len behind Philosopher with 54.5kg at $2.80. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at this track in the LR Alinghi on October 19 over 1100m, on a slow track; neck behind Niance with 56kg at $6. Struck trouble fresh, can improve sharply. |
4 JETT STANLEY |
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| 4 | 1110x |
HERBERT PARK
TONY NOONAN 4YO B/BR MARE 54.0KG D A Watson, K A Ward & J N P O'neill Resuming. Finished off last preparation tenth of 15 at this track Mares-Swp September 21 over 1200m, 3 len behind Kundalini carrying 56kg at $41. Previous preparation first-up won by 2 len Echuca Bm58 June 13 over 1000m slow track defeating The Carillo carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. Would need to go to another level. |
1 J NOONAN |
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| 5 | x1113 |
SAMANGU
GRAHAME BEGG 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG D M D B Syndicate, Grahame Begg Racing, E Knezevic, Bingo Bango Racing, LKO, Sandy Benders Racing, S J Davies, P W Dick, R Joynes, D Brakell, Horse at the Front, D G Crowden, D J Oliphant, M N Tucker, S Tucker, A Hart & R J Hughes Recent form sound. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 9 at Flemington F&M Bm78 on January 18 over 1100m, 0.5 len behind Dazzling Lucy with 58kg at $1.85. The start before that favourite; won by a nose at Pakenham F&M Bm78 December 21 over 1200m defeating Cheval Chic with 55kg at $2.15. Progressive, this is another test. |
3 JORDAN CHILDS |
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| 6 | 121x1 |
BELLA CINQUE
GARETH ANDREWS 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG DTR, M R Baker, S Benson, M Dowdy, B J Farmer & D Petracca Second-up. First-up after three months ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Caulfield Heath F&M Bm64 February 10 over 1000m defeating Escarpa carrying 57.5kg at $4.40. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Mornington Bm64 on November 3 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Tax Free Prophet with 54.5kg at $5.50. Nice type but this looks too tough. |
2 MS DAKOTAH KEANE |
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TONKIN
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Godolphin Third-up today. Resuming won by 0.8 len at Mornington Mdn-Sw January 8 over 1000m defeating Sirena carrying 56kg at $1.35. Second-up won by 4.5 len at Moonee Valley 3yo Bm64 January 24 over 1000m defeating La Vie En with 57.5kg at $3.20. Will be very hard to catch. |
2 CRAIG WILLIAMS |
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