Forbes 03 Aug 2025
GOING: H(8)
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SHEAD & NICHOLSON / DAIKIN / SEELEY INTERNATIONAL SHOWCASE COUNTRY BOOSTED MAIDEN PLATE 1100m Track: Heavy 8 Clear (Max: 16) Rail: True. |
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Speed Of Thought and Triptolemus can be prominent. CARAVANSERAI (1) first run for the Natalie Jarvis yard he motored late from the wide gate when a sound second over 1020m at Moruya. Can race closer here and doesn't have to improve much to get off the mark. SPEED OF THOUGHT (6) sharp improver at her second race start, when she gripped on late at the big odds to run a tough second over 1175m at Albury. Claim helps again and has genuine each way claims. TRIPTOLEMUS (7) sat on the pace on debut before fading late when an even fifth over 1175m at Albury. Will come on with that run and not to be underestimated. PURE MELODY (8) is a half to G3 winner Verona Rose on debut for the Norm Gardner stable. Trialled only fairly coming in, but the booking of Cahill suggests she's ready to fire and she can put herself into the frame. SUGGESTED PLAY: Caravanserai in a tight contest.
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CARAVANSERAI
NATALIE JARVIS 4YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Thorotek, R A Barwick, Mrs A L Barwick, G E Ashley, R S Cotterill, T Town Trio, G R Stewart, Mrs S Madigan, Mrs J Oehlman, J Oehlman, Ms K L Ireland, Ms T M Trembath, Miss K M Stewart, G S Peate, P R Tier, Mrs S M Tier, P C May, P Matthews, S L Lamont & G Madigan Second run back. First-up after six months made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 11 at Moruya Mdn on July 21 over 1020m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Spice Baby carrying 58kg at $4.20. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Kilmore 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 24 over 1104m, 3 len behind Tan Tat Rubi with 58kg at $6. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat. |
1 JAMES INNES JNR |
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| 2 | 087x3 |
SPIRIT OF SAINTLY
KYLIE KENNEDY 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG D H Nott & Ms L Lee Second run back. First-up after five months 3rd of 9 at Warren Mdn-Sw on July 15 over 1000m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Miss Karis carrying 59kg at $61. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Moree Ctry Mdn on November 1 over 1200m, 8 len behind Wandering Jack with 56kg at $81. Hard to see him troubling the top chances this time. |
5 JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES |
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MISS ADAMAS
CONNIE GREIG 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Miss C Greig Second-up. First-up after three months eased back early on 5th of 10 at Dubbo Ctry Mdn-Sw on July 10 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Denman Deputy with 57kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Orange Ctry Mdn on January 10 over 1000m, 3 len behind Eastern Odyssey carrying 57.5kg at $12. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two. |
2 MIKAYLA WEIR |
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PERFORMING DIVA
PAT MURPHY 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG P W Murphy, D Tooth, L N Geddes, Mrs T M Frame, L P Lawler, M H Cowling, M N Owen, Mrs M J Smereczanski, P J Rose, Cootomac racing (Mgr: L S Ferris), S Ryan, S W McCallum, C B McCallum & C B Smereczanski Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation second of 7 at Goulburn Ctry Mdn Sw February 28 over 1000m, 0.9 len behind Lombardi Lass with 56.5kg at $3.30. On debut fourth of 10 at Nowra Ctry Mdn-Sw February 9 over 1100m, soft track; 8 len behind Rose Aye carrying 56.5kg at $4. Likely improver who can start this prep in a strong way. |
3 R BENSLEY |
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| 5 | 38x23 |
RITA RED
DOUG GORREL 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG D J Gorrel, J M Brayne, S J Munro, S M Sanbrook, A G Messenger & S K Corden Third-up today. Resuming rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 10 at Dubbo Ctry Mdn-Sw on July 10 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Denman Deputy with 57kg at $10. Second-up 3rd of 7 at Corowa Mdn-Sw on July 24 over 900m, slow going 1.3 len behind Dita Von carrying 58kg at $10. Racing well. Hard to beat. |
3 J KISSICK |
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| 6 | 52 |
SPEED OF THOUGHT
GARRY KIRKUP 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Kirkup Racing (Mgr: B Kirkup), G K McGregor, Mrs D McGregor, R D Harrison, Mrs K E Harrison, Z J Haines, Miss R J Haines, Mrs M Haines, P M Haines & Mrs G M Cramsie Third race start today. At debut, didn't do much in the run home; 5th of 8 at Canberra Acton Mdn-Sw on July 4 over 1080m, 8 len behind I Show Speed with 55kg at $21. Last start rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 11 at Albury Ctry Mdn-Sw on July 18 over 1175m, slow going 1.5 len behind Deepwater Artist with 55kg at $61. Improver expected to go very well. |
4 TEAGHAN MARTIN |
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TRIPTOLEMUS
NICK OLIVE 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG E H Notaras & Mrs J M Notaras Was well-supported at debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Albury Ctry Mdn-Sw on July 18 over 1175m, slow going 2.5 len behind Deepwater Artist with 56.5kg at $4. Sure to play a major role. |
6 CORIAH KEATINGS |
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PURE MELODY
NORM GARDNER 3YO GREY FILLY 55.0KG TC Bloodstock Syndicate (Mgr: ST Cheung) & Summerhill Thoroughbreds Syndicate (Mgr: Mrs DG Gardner) Filly by Maurice on debut. Finished fourth in a Canberra trial over 900m on April 26. Place chance. |
3 M A CAHILL |
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