Canberra   09 May 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

TOOHEYS HANDICAP 1200m

Track: Soft 5   Clear (Max: 17)   Rail: +8m Entire. (Pent: 4.08)  

Plenty of pace from Field Agent, Merchant Reign and Into The Fire primarily. SANTORINI SUN (1) drops right back in grade today following a 5L defeat in a BM66 at Orange most recently. Her run two back in a BM58 at Goulburn was great and strike jockey Guymer now hops on board. Maps for a good run and looks poised to strike back in grade. BEAU ROCK (7) was strong last start over 1000m when beaten narrowly on the line at this track 13 days ago. This is a similar race and he'll be better suited getting up to 1200m now. Had plenty of fans last start and can go one better this time around. LOVE OF AIR (10) was good here fresh but disappointed on the quick turnaround last start at this track. Up in trip is a slight niggle, but she maps to get every chance under Dalton and a return to her best figures would see her in the finish. DIAMOND RIDGE (11) got back to winning form last start in this grade and can go on with the job. SUGGESTED PLAY: Santorini Sun makes plenty of appeal in the opener.
1 14637 SANTORINI SUN
NATALIE JARVIS
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 62.0KG
Thorotek (Mgr: Mrs N K Jarvis) & Mrs M J Ick
Last start 7th of 12 at Orange Bm66 on April 11 over 1300m, 5 len behind Onyspeed carrying 54kg at $21. The start before that 3rd of 12 at Goulburn Ctry Bm58 on March 23 over 1300m, 0.9 len behind Breakaway Week carrying 57.5kg at $12. Well placed and gets her chance to break through.
4
SHAUN GUYMER
Hot Pink, Navy Blue Lightning Bolt, Navy Blue Sleeves And Cap, Hot Pink Stars And Pom Pom
2 0x0x9 CASH IS QUEEN
MARK GEE
5YO  BROWN  MARE 61.0KG
Mrs E R Murphy, J M Baker, A I R Racing (Mgr: M Rowlands), B J Lawton, C M Jeffries, C R Sadler, Miss F A Petersen, J E Pickering, J R Settree, L W Pascoe, M L Carr, TMT Team (Mgr: Mrs S A Madden), G Colvin & A Jones
Having second run back today. Last run ran last of 9 at Queanbeyan Ctry Bm58 on April 22 over 1000m, slow going 8 len behind Anthracia with 58kg at $21. At only start last preparation ran last of 12 at Moruya Bm58 on July 14 2023 over 920m, 11 len behind Selhurst Park with 58kg at $3.50. Didn't do enough first up to raise hopes.
14
GLENN CAHILL
Lime Green, Purple V And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
3 x3553 KENYAN CHARM
JOHN NISBET
4YO  BROWN  MARE 61.0KG
R C Llitch
Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at this track 4yo+ Bm50 on April 18 over 1000m, slow going 1.75 len behind Jacob Joe with 61.5kg at $6. The start before that ran last in a small field at this track Cl2 on March 9 over 1300m, 7 len behind Win The Day with 56kg at $51. Not far away of late. Shapes up nicely.
11
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
White, Black Stars And Sleeves, Red Cap
4 12x63 FIELD AGENT
GARRY KIRKUP
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Kirkup Racing (Mgr: B Kirkup)
Third-up today. First-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Queanbeyan Bm50 on April 12 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Crucial Witness with 59kg at $8. Second-up 3rd of 9 at Queanbeyan Bm58 on April 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Fourcade carrying 55kg at $9. Can figure in the outcome again.
9
TEAGHAN MARTIN
White, Red Sash, Blue Sleeves, White Seams, Red Cap
5 5x00x QUADTRATIC
MATTHEW KELLEY
4YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
E J Kelly, D J Bottom, H Sidaros, J M Schofield, B A Frazer, C Kaufline, R V Anthony & Chilli Farm (Mgr: C Barritt-Eyles)
First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Queanbeyan Bm58 February 18 over 1460m, 8 len behind Good Prize carrying 56.5kg at $21. Previously first up; ran last of 11 at Sapphire Coast Cl1 February 1 over 1400m, 232 len behind Easement with 57.5kg at $13. Hard to make a case.
5
BILLY OWEN
White, Red Sleeves And Cap
6 84135 SHE'SADARE
MATTHEW KELLEY
5YO  BROWN  MARE 61.0KG
M D Kelley & Mrs N kelley
Most recently 5th of 7 at this track Cl1 on April 26 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Rainagain carrying 57kg at $6. Before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track Cl1 on April 18 over 1200m, slow going 0.7 len behind Teylu with 55.5kg at $15. One of the major players.
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White, Gold Sleeves And Cap
7 51042 BEAU ROCK
GRATZ VELLA
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
A Vella & Ms C Vella
Racing well. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at this track 4yo+ Bm50 on April 26 over 1000m, slow going nose behind All Astern with 56kg at $3.10. Before that 4th of 10 at Moruya Bm50 on April 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Diamond Ridge with 60.5kg at $10. Expected to be very competitive.
3
CAITLIN SINCLAIR
Orange, Grey Stripes
8 34057 HEAVENLY LEGEND
B JOSEPH & P & M JONES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
J J R Partnership, Mont Ana Realty Company, P H Joseph, Mrs B M Joseph, M G Jones, Mrs D G Jones, Mrs M Guthrie-Curran, Miss A L Jones, D Lebrocque, Mrs R Lebrocque, A Perry, C J Howe, M Jankovic, D L Gaul, M McNamara, Mrs A J McNamara, B J Pilley, R C Stewart & Ms K L Brown
Most recently got back early 7th of 9 at Queanbeyan Bm58 on April 22 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Fourcade with 57kg at $6. Before that 5th of 10 at Queanbeyan Bm50 on April 12 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Crucial Witness with 59.5kg at $6. Capable on his day and can feature without surprising.
6
JAKE BARRETT
Yellow, Red Diamond And Armbands, Red And Yellow Spots Cap
9 78302 MERCHANT REIGN
LUKE CLARKE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
L Clarke, Mrs K Clarke, Mrs K Green & S J Green
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Moruya Bm50 on April 19 over 1200m, slow going 0.5 len behind Diamond Ridge carrying 60kg at $21. The race before that second last of 11 at this track Cl1 on March 26 over 1300m, 8 len behind Il Passero carrying 55.5kg at $91. Rates highly and can measure up.
10
R BENSLEY
Navy Blue, Rose Gold Quarters And Cap
10 0x244 LOVE OF AIR
REX COLE
6YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
R J Cole, S L Murphy & C King
Going well. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at this track 4yo+ Bm50 on April 18 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Jacob Joe carrying 58.5kg at $5. The run before that eased back early on 4th of 8 at Queanbeyan Bm50 on April 12 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Anthracia with 59kg at $7. Capable of sharp improvement.
2
MS OLIVIA DALTON
White, Maroon Lightning Bolt, Black Sleeves
11 13381 DIAMOND RIDGE
LUKE PEPPER
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
L J Pepper
Useful mare. At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Moruya Bm50 April 19 over 1200m in soft going defeating Merchant Reign carrying 56.5kg at $4.40. The start before that eased back early on 8th of 11 at this track Cl2 on April 2 over 1300m, slow going 4.5 len behind Xceptional Fella with 56kg at $31. One of the chief contenders.
7
REBECCA BRONETT PRAG
Aqua, White Star, Yellow Sleeves
12 8x482 HIS HONOUR
GEOFFREY CROTHERS
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss G Locke & Miss KF Cunningham
At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Bathurst Ctry Cl1 on April 25 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Giovanna Star carrying 56kg at $13. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Cowra Cl1 on March 10 over 1375m, 9 len behind Lady Revolution with 56kg at $13. Comes into calculations.
1
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Blue, Black Spots, White Sleeves, Blue With Black Spots Cap
13 68992 INTO THE FIRE
SCOTT JAMIESON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs P Jamieson & L Jamieson
Last start 2nd of 9 at Boorowa Pic Trophy on May 3 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Spirit Lake carrying 64kg at $7. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 11 at Moruya Bm50 on April 19 over 1425m, slow going 4.5 len behind Lysander carrying 57.5kg at $9. Prefer others.
8
MS MOLLY BOURKE
Mauve, Black Seams, Yellow Sleeves And Cap, Black Seams
14 54x88 FREAKY FRIDAY
JOHN ROLFE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs J L Rolfe, J Rolfe, Miss S A Rolfe, B W Rolfe, J A Rolfe & W F Bridges
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 8 at Goulburn Bm58 on April 8 over 900m, 6 len behind Air Play carrying 56kg at $101. Last start second last of 9 at Goulburn Cg&E Cl1 on April 28 over 1000m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Power Smash carrying 56kg at $101. Can't have on recent performances.
13
M HEAGNEY
Red, Yellow Star, Stars Sleeves, Quartered Cap
15 60x88 ROC THE WOLF
BECKY BYRNE
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
R J Steiner
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 8th of 10 at Cowra Bm58 on March 10 over 950m, 2.5 len behind Talihina Sky carrying 56kg at $61. Second-up ran last of 8 at Queanbeyan Bm50 on April 12 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Anthracia carrying 52kg at $14. Hard to make a case.
5
GLENN CAHILL
Green with Yellow Sash, Green Cap
16 45054 AGENT MOON
ALLAN MCRAE
8YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
A L McRae & R McRae
At the latest run in a small field at Cootamundra Pic Cl3t on April 26 over 1200m, 3 len behind Scruff's Magic carrying 63kg at $2.80. The run before that in a small field at Grenfell Pic Trophy on April 12 over 1000m, 7 len behind Artieos with 60kg at $4.60. Prepared to risk.
12
QUAYDE KROGH
Gold, Green Checks, Red Cap