Moruya   21 Dec 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

ENDURANCE CARPENTRY CONTRACTING COUNTRY BOOSTED MAIDEN PLATE 1650m

Track: Soft 5   Rain (Max: 23)   Rail: True.  

Good pace expected with Lovehunter, The Bus and Kneel Down paving the way. ROSE DIAMOND (11) consistent mare who finds her race third-up despite drawing out. Stalked the speed from the awkward draw when a courageous fourth over 1400m at the Sapphire Coast. Placed at the trip and should prove too good for these. SOLAR ORBIT (7) returned from a lengthy break with a plugging sixth over 1300m at Canberra. Ready to jump out in distance and gets his chance with the weight relief. Each way. THE BUS (8) gripped on late from the awkward gate when sent forward before finishing fifth over 1400m at the Sapphire Coast. Well-placed and expected to feature. KERMANDO (1) drifted back early at his second run back when a disappointing eighth over 1460m at Queanbeyan. Blinkers stay on and look for him working home late. AIN'T SEEN MARS (9) far from disgraced on debut and gives the impression he's looking for this trip and further now. SUGGESTED PLAY: Rose Diamond looks set to get off the mark.
1 30x48 KERMANDO
MICK J SMITH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Two Stubbies Racing (Manager Mrs J Smith), G Bourke, M Smith, B Sammut, C Sammut, D Volker, N Boden, Mrs K Boden & Mrs L Vickers
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 9 at Queanbeyan Ctry Mdn-Sw on November 11 over 1460m, 2 len behind Tis No Man with 59kg at $3.30. Second-up 8th of 10 at Queanbeyan Ctry Mdn on November 28 over 1460m, 7 len behind Treasure Hunter carrying 55kg at $3.70. Racing well. Distance suits and can take a hand in the finish.
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SHAUN GUYMER
Dark Blue, Pale Green Star, Quartered Cap
2 35254 KNEEL DOWN
B JOSEPH & P & M JONES
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
J J R Partnership (Mgr: P A Jones), P H Joseph, Mrs D G Jones, Mrs M Guthrie-Curran, M K Walcott, Miss A E M Kimber, L Aylett, N A Thompson, S D Walcott, K P Herringe, B Bannister, P A C Schultz, Barb's Boy's (Mgr: M Brunato), Eiso's (Mgr: K G Eisenhuth) & EB 2551 (Mgr: M R Brian)
Last start 4th of 8 at Cooma Mdn on December 6 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Queen Kicker carrying 56kg at $7. The race before that 5th of 11 at Sapphire Coast Mdn on December 1 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Casino Shaw with 54.5kg at $31. Looking to others.
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CLAIRE RAMSBOTHAM
Yellow, Red Diamond And Armbands, Red And Yellow Spots Cap
3 77609 RAWANO
GARY CROSSLEY
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
M D J Lilliebridge
Last start 9th of 11 at Nowra Mdn-Sw on December 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Lambertina carrying 56kg at $151. The start before that ran last of 10 at Queanbeyan Ctry Mdn on November 28 over 1460m, 10 len behind Treasure Hunter carrying 52kg at $151. Outclassed.
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LOUISE DAY
Black, White Crossed Sashes, White Sleeves, Quartered Cap
4 78659 REVOKE
MICHAEL GATTY
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
M J Gatty & K Gatty
At the latest run 9th of 11 at Sapphire Coast Mdn-Sw on December 1 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind Lady Yarrow carrying 59kg at $91. The run before that 5th of 9 at Queanbeyan Ctry Mdn-Sw on November 11 over 1460m, 6 len behind Tis No Man carrying 59kg at $26. Prefer others.
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AMY MCLUCAS
White, Royal Blue Yoke, Hooped Sleeves
5 65344 SACRED INGOT
MITCHELL MALONEY-STONE
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
A Maloney-Stone
Last start 4th of 9 at Canberra Cl1-Sw on December 5 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind De Louviere carrying 56.5kg at $71. The start before that 4th in a small field at Nowra Cl1-Sw on November 17 over 2200m, 7 len behind Black Babylon with 56.5kg at $51. Prefer others.
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R BENSLEY
Navy Blue, Hot Pink Sleeves, White Cap
6 x4747 SHARE OUR SECRET
TOM WILSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss S B Bailey, T Bailey & M T Bailey
At the latest run did the work up front then tired 7th of 12 at Wagga Ctry Cl1-Sw on December 9 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Pride Of Jezza with 56.5kg at $71. The run before that 4th of 10 at Queanbeyan Ctry Mdn on November 28 over 1460m, 2 len behind Treasure Hunter with 55kg at $18. Blinkers come off and don't dismiss.
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JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Red And Black Checks, Green Sleeves And Cap
7 3x6 SOLAR ORBIT
MARY BRAY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms S Downs & S Nucifora
Third race start. Promising on debut 3rd of 8 at Goulburn Ctry Mdn-Sw on May 8 over 1300m, slow going 4 len behind Chentileeno carrying 57kg at $19. Returned from break 6th of 10 at Canberra Mdn-Sw on December 5 over 1300m, slow going 4 len behind Whack Attack with 59kg at $14. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
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DALE COLE
Orange, Green Diamonds, Diamonds On sleeves And Cap
8 0x55 THE BUS
LUKE PEPPER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
C A Boys, A G Bryant, G R Bryant, Mrs H Bryant, Mrs G Bryant, C R Butcher, C Garreffa, Mrs C Garreffa, M Gately, C W Kraegen, C Marshalsey, D J Minehan, D Molesworth, F Moran, C Russell, Mrs R Russell, E Sacco & Mrs V M Pascoe
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 7 at Nowra Ctry Mdn on November 17 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Maritime Express with 58kg at $6.50. Last start led to the turn then faded 5th of 11 at Sapphire Coast Mdn-Sw on December 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Lady Yarrow with 59kg at $31. Fitter now and expected to go very well.
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JACK MARTIN
Lime Green, Black Butterfly, Checked Sleeves, Quartered Cap
9 6 AIN'T SEEN MARS
B JOSEPH & P & M JONES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
J J R Partnership (Mgr: P A Jones), P H Joseph, Mrs D G Jones, Mrs M Guthrie-Curran, M K Walcott, M G Howlin, B J O'Malley, D P Edghill, Mrs N Edghill, J Lyons, Mrs G R Lyons, L G Boag, D M Pearce, J P Bolger, D C Foley, J Murray, A F Nee & R L Silburn
At debut, settled back and ran on when 6th of 11 at Sapphire Coast Mdn-Sw on December 1 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Lady Yarrow with 57.5kg at $9. Ready for this trip now, each way.
11
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Yellow, Red Diamond And Armbands, Red And Yellow Spots Cap
10 6l334 LOVEHUNTER
LUKE PEPPER
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby), D Carson, R Cohen, Coota Blues No. 1 (Mgr: C McTavish), C London, N McPherson, J Moffitt, D Muscat, D Penno, K Penno, Mrs C Saltmarsh, T Stoddard, Western Flyers (Mgr: S Crawford), B T Williams, T W Jackson, Darby Racing Ostentatious Diva (Mgr: S G Darby) & S W Keane
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Canberra Mdn-Sw on December 5 over 1300m, slow going 3.5 len behind Whack Attack with 58kg at $6.50. The start before that 3rd of 7 at Canberra Mdn-Sw on November 4 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Purple Rose with 58kg at $7.50. Likely to find this out of reach.
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NICK HEYWOOD
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
11 33x24 ROSE DIAMOND
MATTHEW KELLEY
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
P H Lewis, D V Kelly & J M Gercovich
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 7 at Nowra Ctry Mdn on November 17 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Maritime Express with 58.5kg at $6. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Sapphire Coast Mdn-Sw on December 1 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Lady Yarrow with 57kg at $6.50. Ready to win in a very weak Miaden.
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J PENZA
Orange, Cerise Spots, Purple Sleeves With Turquoise Diamonds, Cerise Cap With Turquoise Diamonds
12 x7806 SOLAR SPEED
GARRY KIRKUP
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms D K Hamlin & G G Brown
Most recently 6th of 8 at Albury Ctry Mdn on December 6 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Doc March with 56kg at $41. The race before that 10th of 12 at Albury Mdn-Sw on November 24 over 1400m, 11 len behind Albanian Beauty with 57kg at $101. Needs to improve sharply.
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TEAGHAN MARTIN
Cerise, White Fleur De Lys, White Sleeves And Cap With Cerise Fleur De Lys's