Wyong   20 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

ICONIC CONCRETING SUPER 4YO&UP MAIDEN HANDICAP 1100m

Track: GOOD 4   Rain (Max: 26)   Rail: +3m Entire.  

I'm Opinionated has good early speed and can set a decent tempo. CLASSIC POCKET (2) returns from a 24-week break. Didn't have the best of luck at his only appearance to date and should have finished a bit closer than sixth over 1200m here. Not much depth to this maiden so he gets his chance. OAKFIELD UNIVERSE (5) has transferred to the Kris Lees stable since finishing a close fourth at Port Macquarie on 10 October, the only appearance of that prep. Trialled well at Gosford recently and from a nice gate should give a good account. TENDI (6) closed well but found one better when fresh from a spell over this distance at Hawkesbury last time out. Only needs to hold that form to be highly competitive in this line-up. SEMIBREVE (1) produced three sound efforts at Kembla to launch this prep before failing in town most recently. Worth another chance back at this level. EL QASABI (3) is in the mix first-up on the back of a recent Warwick Farm trial win. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Classic Pocket.
1 x2527 SEMIBREVE
JASON COYLE
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
D L Groth, D & M Esplin Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs M E Esplin), A Bradley, Luhela (Mgr: D C Atkins), Mrs N A Atkins, J P Jones, Mrs J A Jones, Spratt Racing (Mgr: Miss E M Spratt), T List, D A Watts, B G Curry, Miss J Curry, T A Dipietro, Mrs C M Dipietro, K B Wright & Mrs L E Wright
Most recently second last of 8 at Canterbury Mdn-Sw on November 28 over 1250m, 6 len behind Jaegers carrying 57kg at $61. Before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 12 at Kembla Grange F&M Mdn on November 15 over 1300m, 0.5 len behind Aura with 57kg at $12. Worth following up back at the provincials.
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MITCH STAPLEFORD
Navy Blue, Grey Maltese Cross, Black Sleeves, White Cap
2 6x CLASSIC POCKET
RODNEY BAILEY
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
F L Li
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 6th of 10 at this track Prov Mdn-Sw on July 5 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Capital Jicinta carrying 59kg at $14. Should improve this time in work and is a leading hope in a mediocre maiden.
6
GRANT BUCKLEY
Pale Green, Yellow Chevron And Armbands, Yellow Cap, Purple Hoops
3 23x5x EL QASABI
DAVID PFIEFFER
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Bangaloe Stud
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 5th of 10 at Hawkesbury Mdn-Sw on October 16 over 1100m, 6 len behind Great Heights with 59kg at $1.90. When resuming last campaign 2nd of 8 at Goulburn Mdn on May 30 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Quein Step with 59kg at $2.15. Won trial at Warwick Farm over 796m on December 8. Favourably drawn so comes right into contention.
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M BELL
Black, Red Stars, Sleeves And Cap
4 x600x LADY BILLIE
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Dr J C Wong
First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 14 at Sha Tin December 15 2024 over 1400m, 9 len behind Harry's Hero with 54.5kg at $64. Previously first up; sixth of 11 at Sha Tin October 6 2024 over 1400m, 3 len behind Young Horizon with 54.5kg at $112. Prefer to see how she returns.
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MOLLIE FITZGERALD
White, Red Halves, White Chevrons Sleeves, Hoop Cap
5 26x4x OAKFIELD UNIVERSE
KRIS LEES
4YO  BR/BL  MARE 56.0KG
B Mackenzie
Dual acceptor. Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 14 at Port Macquarie Super Mdn-Sw on October 10 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Send A Telegram with 58kg at $2.50. First up last campaign came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Newcastle F&M Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Rose Of Dubai carrying 57.5kg at $11. Ran 3rd in a Gosford trial over 1000m on December 9. Anticipating her to hit the ground running this campaign.
2
LEE MAGORRIAN
Lime Green, Gold Maltese Cross
6 386x2 TENDI
JOHN STEINMETZ
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
J A Steinmetz & Mrs A V Steinmetz
Second run back. First-up after five months came from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Hawkesbury 4yo+ Mdn on December 7 over 1100m, 1.1 len behind Apollo Ridge with 53kg at $11. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at this track Super Mdn-Sw on May 8 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 18 len behind Ninette carrying 59kg at $101. Nicely in after Chambers' claim and looks sure to run well.
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OLIVIA CHAMBERS
Dark Blue, Red Sleeves, White Cap With Dark Blue Spots
7 x4876 APACHE DREAM
BEN LEES
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
B K Lees
Last start did the work up front then tired second last of 7 at Armidale Super Mdn-Sw on December 7 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Think Pi with 57kg at $15. The start before that didn't do much in the run home; 7th of 11 at Muswellbrook Ctry Mdn-Sw on November 28 over 1280m, 6 len behind Avista carrying 57kg at $91. Out of her depth.
5
C REITH
Lime Green, Red Maltese Cross, Black Hooped Sleeves
8 770x5 I'M DONE
DALE WAGSTAFF
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Whitegate Pastoral (Mgr: A S Price), R Ollerton, T E Ollerton, Mrs J C Ollerton & Miss S Ollerton
Second run back. First-up after two months got back early 5th of 8 at Taree Mdn on December 1 over 1005m, 5 len behind Ex Wife with 55.5kg at $41. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Muswellbrook Mdn-Sw on August 12 over 1000m, in the wet; 8 len behind Third Base carrying 59kg at $7. Must go to a new level to compete in this line-up.
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D DILLON
Purple, Grey Southern Cross, Striped Sleeves And Cap
9 422x6 I'M OPINIONATED
DAMIEN LANE
4YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
Miss K J Law
Second run back. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after three months 6th of 10 at Dubbo Mdn on November 1 over 1000m, 4 len behind Stormy Swey carrying 56.5kg at $4.60. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Quirindi Mdn on April 29 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind Samita with 55.5kg at $16. Fitter and not the roughest.
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Royal Blue, White Quarters, Red Cap