Queanbeyan 18 Dec 2025
GOING: S(6)
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HOTEL QUEANBEYAN MAIDEN HANDICAP 1200m Track: SOFT 6 Clouds (Max: 37) Rail: True. |
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A distinct absence of early speed so don't expect any records to be broken. A modest contest and tricky to assess. SHEER TERRA (4) resumes for a canny local stable and two back led and placed second here on debut. She pulled up with an issue well-supported following, and has trialled well at Canberra for her return. Will be naturally improved, and this is a winnable assignment. FOCUS POINT (2) presents fresh and has transferred to the local Joe Clearly stable. She just missed in a recent Canberra trial and Taylor rides. Sharp improvement is on the cards. BOURBON QUEEN (5) went well enough at Newcastle on debut, but didn't do a lot here first up, following a yard switch. She was slow away, and the longer sprint will suit. Is still learning, but Freeman stays aboard and will know her better. STAR TURN DANCER (8) resumes for a sharp Canberra stable and deserves a betting watch on that score alone. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sheer Terra on what we've seen.
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EYESPY THE EAGLE
GEORGIE BOUCHER 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Miss G Bouche, M Flanagan & Mrs P Clothier Third-up today. Freshened for 51 days. Resuming ran last of 10 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Mdn on September 27 over 1400m, 9 len behind Southern Prince carrying 58kg at $101. Second run from a spell ran last of 11 at Hawkesbury Mdn-Sw on October 28 over 1800m, on a slow track; 39 len behind Black Babylon carrying 59kg at $151. Well placed and can do much better. |
2 CAITLIN SINCLAIR |
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FOCUS POINT
JOE CLEARY 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG G Harvey Having third race start. At very big odds at debut, second last of 9 at Newcastle 4yo+ Mdn on October 7 over 1250m, 8 len behind Lightning Glory with 57kg at $71. Second-up raced on the pace before fading ran last of 12 at Taree Super Mdn-Sw on October 17 over 1400m, 21 len behind Hard Knock Life carrying 57kg at $51. Has ability and can do much better. |
4 MS JESS TAYLOR |
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LIBERTARIAN
JOE CLEARY 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G Harvey SCRATCHED. |
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SHEER TERRA
MICK J SMITH 6YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Two Stubbies Racing (Managers J Smith): B Sammut & G Vickers Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at this track Mdn April 22 over 1200m, soft track; 12 len behind Tommy Flyer with 55.5kg at $3.60. On debut second of 8 at this track Mdn April 12 over 1200m, 2 len behind Party It Down carrying 55.5kg at $12. Everything points to a effective return. |
6 AMY MCLUCAS |
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BOURBON QUEEN
TOM WILSON 3YO B/BR FILLY 56.0KG D J Reay, G J Reay, Miss D A Reay, M A Battenally, Mrs M Barker, R P Baker, P R Welch & J A Lojszczyk Third race start. First start 7th of 9 at Newcastle Super 2yo Mdn-Sw on March 1 over 900m, 4 len behind Mednyi carrying 55.5kg at $5.50. Returned from break got back early 6th of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on November 28 over 1000m, 7 len behind All Adore carrying 55.5kg at $31. Rates highly and looks a strong winning hope. |
5 MS ROBYN FREEMAN |
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GUN CONTROL
GRAHAM BROWN 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Mrs T M Brown, G R Brown & J R Rolfe Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign when last of 7 at Newcastle F&M Mdn-Sw July 15 over 1200m, soft track; 14 len behind Samarelle carrying 55kg at $71. When resuming last campaign fifth of 12 at Canberra Acton Mdn-Sw June 20 over 1280m, 7 len behind London Boy with 55kg at $71. Unlikely to feature today. |
1 A LAYT |
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KING'S EXCEED
DARRYL ROLFE 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG Ms C Ratanasomboon Last start ran last of 11 at Canberra Mdn-Sw on December 12 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Shuttering carrying 57.5kg at $151. Before that ran last of 9 at Canberra Mdn on December 5 over 1000m, slow going 13 len behind Cool Blaze with 56.5kg at $151. Fully tested. |
2 M HEAGNEY |
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STAR TURN DANCER
LUKE PEPPER 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG L D J (Mgr: K J Matthews), W Philp, S A Wigram, D Baillie, D Nicol, C Mitchell, A J Zamin, I Brkic, P G McLennan & Miss A Brkic Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran last of 14 at Moruya Ctry Mdn-Sw on July 21 over 1310m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Beauty Dash with 53kg at $17. Expected to offer a lot more this time in work. |
3 JACK MARTIN |
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