Leeton   23 Sep 2025
 
GOING: G(3)

COPRICE CLASS 1 & MAIDEN PLATE 1900m

Track: GOOD 3   Clear (Max: 19)   Rail: True.  

Encyclopedia should have enough pace to lead a low-pressure contest. DASHING DONKEY (1) stuck on gamely for second at Griffith last start and looks well placed to go one better here. No tougher this time, so doesn't have to improve much to get the verdict. LA PLAGE (5) wasn’t at her best at Corowa but is much better than that and can bounce straight back in this easier assignment. HOUDINI CATARNO (4) has been out of the winner’s circle for a while but has the ability to test these if she finds her best form. One of the chances. DOPPIO (8) has been plain in two runs back but strips rock-hard fit and can play a role in a race lacking depth. THA MAESTRO (10) is struggling to break through but gets in light and could pinch a placing in a thin race. SUGGESTED PLAY: Siding with Dashing Donkey.
1 78752 DASHING DONKEY
OLIVIA OSBORNE
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
R A Osborne & Dr C P Duddy
Last start raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at Griffith Cl1-Sw on September 13 over 1820m, on a slow track; 3 len behind More Cash with 59kg at $8. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm58 on August 7 over 2100m, 7 len behind Tradeworx with 55.5kg at $14. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
9
JOSH RICHARDS
Lime Green, Pale Blue Yoke, Yellow Sash
2 53350 ENCYCLOPEDIA
MICHAEL PLUMMER
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
M Plummer & F Williamson
At the latest run ran last of 10 at Wellington Cl2 on September 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Just On Fire with 55kg at $101. The race before that 5th of 12 at Gilgandra Bm50 on August 16 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Always Fiorente carrying 55kg at $31. Don't dismiss.
3
M HEAGNEY
Yellow, Blue Spots, Spotted Sleeves and Cap, Blue Pom Pom
3 xl716 NOT THE CHOPS
DANIEL MCCARTHY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
D.H.A.W Racing (Mgr: D J McCarthy) & Ashlor Racing (Mgr: Ms K A Strain)
At the latest run 6th of 9 at Griffith Cl1-Sw on September 13 over 1820m, on a slow track; 14 len behind More Cash with 56kg at $3.40. The run before that won by 6 len at Berrigan Mdn August 23 over 1400m defeating Rub Of The Green carrying 54kg at $3.20. Disappointing last time and will need to improve sharply.
8
Royal Blue, Gold Checked Sash And Sleeves, Gold And Royal Blue Checked Cap
4 06657 HOUDINI CATARNO
DAVID O'PREY
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
J A Brown, A Dunn, I Davies, B Tarlinton, Mrs L Tarlinton, J McGowan, Ms A Tarlinton, W Sampson, DJ O'Prey, D Mitchell, R K Cohalan & Pooh Bahs Racing (Mgr: B Hallows)
Last start from last on the turn 7th of 10 at Tatura Bm56 on September 8 over 1980m, 2 len behind Ahab carrying 55kg at $16. Before that 5th of 12 at Wagga Cl1-Sw on August 28 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Montigo Bay carrying 57kg at $21. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.
1
BRENDAN WARD
Green, White Sash, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
5 0x046 LA PLAGE
CHRISTOPHER DAVIS
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Kineld Thoroughbred Racing (Mgr: J G Ferguson), Ms J C Monk & C W J Ferguson
At the latest run 6th of 9 at Corowa Cl1-Sw on September 15 over 1600m, 6 len behind Sweet Treats carrying 57kg at $4.40. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Tatura Bm56 on September 8 over 1450m, 3.5 len behind Hide Your Assets with 58.5kg at $21. Could easily blow them away in the dying stages.
6
J KISSICK
Red, Green Celtic Cross, Sleeves And Cap
6 2x050 SIERRA SUN
ASHLEIGH SMITH
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
Miss A Smith, J Drew & G D Drew
At the latest run 10th of 12 at Benalla Mdn-Sw on September 2 over 1612m, slow going 18 len behind Rasp carrying 59.5kg at $151. The race before that 5th of 12 at Berrigan Mdn on August 23 over 1400m, 7 len behind Not The Chops carrying 56kg at $5. Not keen on his chances.
2
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Deep Red, Sky Blue Sash, White Sleeves And Cap
7 40809 COULDBETRACY
GORDON STRANG
5YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
G Strang
Last start 9th of 12 at Kilmore F&M Mdn-Sw on September 14 over 1607m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Dancing Dolly with 56.5kg at $151. The race before that second last of 12 at Tatura Mdn-Sw on September 8 over 1980m, 13 len behind Tosen Impact carrying 57.5kg at $151. Back up in distance but doubt she'll threaten.
4
REBECCA BRONETT PRAG
Blue And White Stripes, Gold Kangaroo, Green Sleeves And Cap
8 59x09 DOPPIO
DOUG GORREL
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
S M Sanbrook, M G Noack, Mrs D M Noack, J M Brayne, Rudd Racing (Mgr: T L Rudd), A G Messenger, R G Jessup, P J Bonnett, Mrs N Bonnett, Ms C Bourke, T J Haigh, J R Brett, C T Hurford, M Goirigolzarri, J D Bastianon, I B McGrath, D S Coombs, Mrs M A Coombs, Mrs K L Goirigolzarri & Mrs J Bastianon
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 13 at Wagga Super Mdn on August 28 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 15 len behind Autumn Break carrying 55kg at $51. Last start ran last of 9 at Corowa Ctry Mdn on September 15 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Roullottie with 58kg at $16. Hard to fault if at her best.
8
CARLY FRATER
Old Gold, Purple Checks, White Sleeves And Cap
9 77074 NOT FAKE
RON HOCKLEY
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
R A Hockley & J K Douglas
Last start 4th of 9 at Griffith Cl1-Sw on September 13 over 1820m, slow going 8 len behind More Cash with 55kg at $71. Before that second last of 8 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on August 31 over 2000m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Power Pivot with 57.5kg at $81. Might struggle again.
5
B VALE
Lime Green, Yellow Braces And Armbands, Black Cap
10 64406 THA MAESTRO
ASHLEIGH SMITH
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Miss A Smith
Last start 6th of 8 at Benalla Mdn-Sw on September 2 over 2100m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Lots To Love with 57.5kg at $12. The race before that ran last of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on August 11 over 2100m, 9 len behind Reel Blessed carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. Watch for her late in the piece.
7
CASSIDY HILL
Deep Red, Light Blue Sash, White Sleeves And Cap