Canberra   20 Jun 2025
 
GOING: G

DANIELA DWYER FOUNDATION HANDICAP 1280m

Track: SYNTHETIC   Clear (Max: 13)   Rail: True.  

Plenty of pace from the outset with Noctua and Merchant Reign leading the charge. SHE'SADARE (1) won comfortably here and then returned and just missed as favourite. She will use an inside barrier and keeps the 3kg claim. She can bounce back. JAZZ ALL KNIGHT (3) stretched out to win comfortably here this grade. Maps better today, and she's capable of repeating the dose. BEAU ROCK (2) has been plainer in his last two from awkward gates. Jumps from the paint today and can use it. Led and won comfortably here on the grass three back, and JVO takes over from a 3kg apprentice. A sharper effort is likely. TANTALUM (12) won here first up at this level and has more to give. Proven second up and has to be considered. BURROWA (5) drops back to a sprint, and Loy is a key jockey engagement, replacing the 3kg apprentice. Draws well and could surprise. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing She'sadare.
1 13512 SHE'SADARE
MATTHEW KELLEY
5YO  BROWN  MARE 62.0KG
M D Kelley & Mrs N kelley
Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 12 at this track 4yo+ Bm50 on June 6 over 1206m, 1.0 len behind Jazz All Knight with 59.5kg at $3.40. The run before that favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track 4yo+ Bm50 May 23 over 1080m defeating Jacob Joe carrying 59.5kg at $8. Racing well and looks a key chance.
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SINEAD PEEBLES
White, Gold Sleeves And Cap
2 42194 BEAU ROCK
GRATZ VELLA
7YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
A Vella & Ms C Vella
At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track 4yo+ Bm50 on June 6 over 1206m, 2.5 len behind Jazz All Knight carrying 59kg at $6. The start before that 9th of 12 at this track Bm60 on May 23 over 1280m, 4 len behind Crucial Witness with 54kg at $16. Has decent claims.
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JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Orange, Grey Stripes
3 06061 JAZZ ALL KNIGHT
B JOSEPH & P & M JONES
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 60.0KG
J J R Partnership, P H Joseph, Mrs M Guthrie-Curran, Mrs D G Jones, Racing Flock, Mrs R Gillespie-Jones, A Kinloch, W H Collins, Mrs J M Collins, Miss M D Collins, G F Baker, Ms B E Crowe, D A Bell, S W Bowerman, Mrs M A Bowerman, Mrs H L Buckley, H R Buckley, P F Slater & H Fettell
Last start ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track 4yo+ Bm50 June 6 over 1206m defeating She'sadare carrying 59kg at $11. The start before that 6th of 11 at Sapphire Coast Bm58 on May 18 over 1212m, slow going 5.5 len behind Hell Of A Fox carrying 55.5kg at $16. Can win again.
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J PENZA
Yellow, Red Diamond And Armbands, Red And Yellow Spots Cap
4 4327x LOCKADENTE
LUKE PEPPER
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
L J Pepper, A R Hooper, G Lette & O V Sargeant
Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Orange Bm50 February 15 over 1400m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Lysander carrying 61.5kg at $3.10. When resuming last campaign sixth of 9 at Queanbeyan Bm58 October 25 over 1200m, 6 len behind Crucial Witness with 57kg at $16. The betting will be key.
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JACK BAKER
Aqua, White Star, Yellow Sleeves
5 25930 BURROWA
ROB POTTER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
T D Glover, R T Chalker, D J Mcgrath, G Gregory, M P McGrath, T W Carnell, C M Dyball, J D Sheahan, P B Davis, A J Davis, S E Porter & C J McIntosh
Most recently second last of 14 at Sapphire Coast Ctry Bm58 on June 8 over 1613m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Johntialjo carrying 54kg at $9. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at this track Cl1-Sw on May 23 over 1750m, 4.5 len behind Ana Carolina carrying 57kg at $17. Smokey.
3
BRODIE LOY
Royal Blue, White Sash, Black Cap
6 02253 MERCHANT REIGN
LUKE CLARKE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
L Clarke, Mrs K Clarke, Mrs K Green & S J Green
Last start sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at this track 4yo+ Bm50 on June 6 over 1206m, 0.5 len behind Tantalum with 60kg at $3.70. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Sapphire Coast Ctry Bm58 on May 18 over 1413m, slow going 2 len behind Fire And Gemstone carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Honest galloper who must be respected.
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R BENSLEY
Navy Blue, Rose Gold Quarters And Cap
7 8x242 DODGE THE DARK
JOE CLEARY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J Cleary, H Chikirov, B H Carney, J Shepherdson, I G Johnston, W R Green, N Mynott, M S Johnston & C E Bailey
Recent form sound. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track 4yo+ Bm50 on June 6 over 1206m, neck behind Tantalum with 59.5kg at $10. Before that 4th of 12 at Queanbeyan Ctry Cl1 on May 11 over 1460m, 4 len behind Midnight Luna carrying 55.5kg at $16. Can improve again. In the mix.
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QUAYDE KROGH
Lime Green, Purple Sash, White Sleeves, Purple And White Quartered Cap
8 528x8 OUT WRAPPED
DARRYLL KELL
7YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Mrs L J Kell
Second-up. First-up after five months 8th of 10 at this track 4yo+ Bm50 on June 6 over 1206m, 3.5 len behind Tantalum carrying 57kg at $21. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Queanbeyan F&M Bm58 on October 13 over 1460m, 2 len behind Steely Girl with 55.5kg at $6.50. This looks too tough.
12
C LEVER
Royal Blue, White Diamond Sash, Diamonds On Sleeves And Cap
9 99x77 DON'T THINKABOUTIT
AARON CLARKE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
A Clarke, Miss P F Young, Dr C S Ward, P Young, Mrs P J Young, P D Abbey, R J Beuzeville, Ms P D Keighran, Mcharkempensull (Mgr: N J Pengelly), R B Walker, T J Stephenson, Mrs S Stephenson, K J Watmore, Ms L Trajanoski & P V Newton
Third-up today. First-up 7th of 12 at this track 4yo+ Bm50 on May 23 over 1080m, 3.5 len behind She'sadare with 59kg at $26. Second-up eased back early on 7th of 10 at this track 4yo+ Bm50 on June 6 over 1206m, 3 len behind Tantalum carrying 58.5kg at $26. Prefer to see a bit more at this stage.
15
Lime, Black Chevron And Stars Sleeves, Lime Cap, Black Peak
10 92555 INTO THE FIRE
SCOTT JAMIESON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs P Jamieson & L Jamieson
Most recently 5th of 10 at this track 4yo+ Bm50 on June 6 over 1206m, 2 len behind Tantalum with 55.5kg at $9.50. The race before that 5th of 12 at this track 4yo+ Bm50 on May 23 over 1080m, 3.5 len behind She'sadare carrying 56kg at $15. Looks tested in this line-up.
11
MS OLIVIA DALTON
Mauve, Black Seams, Yellow Sleeves And Cap, Black Seams
11 89483 SUPER RIFF
NORM GARDNER
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs D G Gardner, N F Gardner, E D Codd, Mrs N L Wunsch & J M Wunsch
At the latest run 3rd of 12 at this track 4yo+ Bm50 on June 6 over 1206m, 2.25 len behind Jazz All Knight carrying 54.5kg at $12. The start before that got back early 8th of 11 at Wagga Ctry Cl2 on May 1 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Lucy Lulu carrying 55kg at $101. Worth a look.
5
CLAIRE RAMSBOTHAM
Royal Blue, Green Diamond, Hooped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
12 417x1 TANTALUM
GARRY KIRKUP
5YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
Kirkup Racing (Mgr: B Kirkup)
Second run back. First-up after four months came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a neck at this track 4yo+ Bm50 June 6 over 1206m defeating Dodge The Dark carrying 53kg at $11. Previously second-up won by 3 len at Queanbeyan Mdn-Sw January 11 over 1460m on a soft track defeating Sure Intentions with 57kg at $2.70. Still has scope for improvement and is likely to measure up.
7
TEAGHAN MARTIN
White, Red Sash, Blue Sleeves, White Seams, Red Cap
13 7409x PRETTY EXTREME
KERRY WEIR
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs M M Weir, K P Weir & S C Weir
Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Tumut Bm50 February 8 over 1200m, soft track; 11 len behind Diamond Ridge carrying 53.5kg at $61. Previously first up; second last of 9 at Gundagai Bm50 June 29 over 1000m, soft track; 8 len behind Katie Express with 57.5kg at $26. Plenty of more attractive propositions in this race.
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Orange, Black Braces, Yellow Sleeves
14 4x880 FREAKY FRIDAY
JOHN ROLFE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs J L Rolfe, J Rolfe, Miss S A Rolfe, B W Rolfe, J A Rolfe & W F Bridges
Comes off a 42 day let-up. Last start eased back early on 10th of 13 at Canberra 4yo+ Bm50 on May 9 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Beau Rock with 56kg at $101. The start before that 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. Others are better placed.
8
MS JESS TAYLOR
Red, Yellow Star, Stars Sleeves, Quartered Cap
15 12424 NOCTUA
NATALIE JARVIS
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 62.0KG
Thorotek, P Harrison, B W Winter, R A Hawke, J Markwort, Cartys Clan, S G Bradford, Mixed Bag Racing, Rea Racing, J C Scheide, N Byron, PR Mohr, R J Walden, A P Tier, A J Redman, D J Bourke, A C Robinson, NG Senior Smith & Reginald Racing
Dual acceptor. Most recently 4th of 12 at this track Cl2 on June 6 over 1280m, 2.25 len behind Salonius with 53.5kg at $14. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track Cl1 on May 23 over 1206m, 1.5 len behind Christmas Star carrying 55kg at $8. Looking to others.
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Bottle Green, Lime Green Thorotek Racing Logo, White Sleeves, Lime Green Cap