Gatton 09 Jan 2026
GOING: G(4)
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HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL Maiden Plate 1100m Track: Good 4 Rail: True. |
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Southampton Nicco might not get things his own way up front with a few debutants engaged. EXCELBOOM (7) hails from the top Tony Gollan stable, and after making a bright start to this season, the wheels have dropped off in her last couple of starts. She will find this easier, and with the aid of a good draw, she will be hard to hold out. SOLAR SURFER (3) was only bloused out in the last stride at Warwick 2 weeks ago and was tying up after the race, which may have cost him the win. He faces a similar field and can go one better. RADIO WAVES (13) will be peaking third up, and he is worth including in all combinations, especially from a decent gate. APOLLO MOON (5) gelding by Anders from Cara De Luna on debut. Ran third at recent trial. Watch for any market confidence. SUGGESTED PLAY: Excelboom can win this.
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CONQUER DAT
MICHAEL FRAPPELL 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG R A Frappell & W B Andrews Breeding & Racing (Mgr: W B Andrews) Michael Frappell trained four-year-old gelding lining up for debut. Won a recent trial at Warwick. Tough assignment. |
20 MONTANNA SAVVA |
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FRENCH LINER
ALAN BOYD 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs S Hammer On debut. Four-year-old gelding by French Redoute out of Seideliner. At the most recent trial finished fourth at Sunshine Coast Inner Track over 1000m. Tough assignment. |
7 GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT |
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SOLAR SURFER
JACK BRUCE 4YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG G C Pratt, Mrs V A Byrnes, Miss N Taprell, Ms B O'Regan, S J Williams, Mrs K Harrison, D M Lacey & Mrs J L Steendyk Racing well recently. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Warwick Mdn-Sw on December 26 over 1100m, nose behind Heza Romeo with 58.5kg at $3.30. The run before that came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Dalby Mdn on December 11 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Version with 58kg at $4.80. Top chance. |
8 DAMIEN BOCHE |
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SOUTHAMPTON NICCO
LEO ROCHE 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Mrs J E Roche Last start 8th of 10 at Warwick Mdn-Sw on December 26 over 1100m, 5 len behind Heza Romeo carrying 56.5kg at $4.80. The race before that 2nd of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on December 21 over 860m, 1.5 len behind Betty Maud carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Needs to improve sharply. |
1 BAILIE BAKER |
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APOLLO MOON
COREY & KYLIE GERAN 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Blundell Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs L M Blundell) Dual acceptor. Gelding by Anders facing the starter for the first time. Ran 3rd in a trial at Warwick over 800m on December 30. Looks set for a bold opening. |
4 G GERAN |
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BAD SANTA
COREY & KYLIE GERAN 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Three-year-old gelding making debut by Power out of Christmas. Fourth at Warwick in a 800m trial on December 30. Wide barrier to overcome. Unplaced in recent trials but can put it together here. |
10 REECE O'CONNELL |
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EXCELBOOM
TONY GOLLAN 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Wessel Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C Wessel), M McLean, Daniel Livestock (Mgr: P Daniel), Felgate Holdings (Mgr: P Felgate), Higgins Racing Team II (Mgr: D Ridge), C Gralow, J Schwarz, T Lord, P Spence, S Willing, B Pitts, Boom Or Bust (Mgr: M Hedger), M Brook & Scammas Racing (Mgr: M Scammells) Dual acceptor. Returns from a 33-day let-up. Most recently 12th of 14 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn on December 7 over 1000m, 7 len behind Pocket Dial with 59.5kg at $9. The race before that second last of 9 at Doomben 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 19 over 1200m, 8 len behind Celtic Brave with 58kg at $14. Certainly worth another chance. |
2 EMILY LANG |
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ZEMOREYA
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Reggies No. 1 (Mgr: C T Hay), T J Dahl, Walker & Sons Racing (Mgr: R M Walker), B Hanly, P Ward, Miss R E L Buschel, J Purkiss, R Keating, M J King, R Evans, R P Dahl, M K Pratt, D Ferguson, C D Butler, D Purkiss, J Ward, B Keating, T C Button & A J Guest First start. By leading sire Written Tycoon out of Pippa Charlotte. Fourth at Doomben in a 1000m trial on December 15. Can make an immediate impact. |
8 HEAVELON VAN DER HOVEN |
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IBEGOOD
JEFF DUNN 5YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG Misty Mountains Racing (Mgr: Mrs K A Lefoe) Resuming. Finished off last preparation second of 9 at Darwin Mdn-Sw June 15 2024 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind Call It A Loan with 55kg at $1.50. On debut second of 9 at Darwin Mdn-Sw May 11 2024 over 1100m, 6 len behind Miami Vice with 55kg at $17. Will improve on whatever she does in this. |
10 ANTHONY ALLEN |
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KISS OF LIFE
JOE GLEESON 3YO B/BR FILLY 55.0KG G M Hay, Mrs P G Hay & A I Hay Filly by Jungle Cat facing the starter for the first time. Trialled on December 30 at Warwick over 800m and finished fifth. Looks ready to run a big race. |
12 HANNAH RICHARDSON |
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LUKEY BLUE
JASON EDWARDS 3YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG Mrs R M Howard, J Croucher, P Boland, M Farr, C Boland, Ms S Howard, A Keene, D S Boland, M Ball & Sweet Home Jackhammer (Mgr: B T Smith) At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 13 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Hello Captain carrying 56kg at $31. The start before that 2nd of 10 at Ipswich F&M Mdn-Sw on December 3 over 1200m, long-neck behind Lebanese with 56.5kg at $21. Well placed. Great chance to atone. |
15 ADIN THOMPSON |
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PEARL OF SICILY
BEN AHRENS 3YO B/BR FILLY 55.0KG Johnno's (Mgr: M J Fiteni) Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after four months sat on the pace before fading 8th of 10 at Lismore Mdn-Sw on December 19 over 1110m, 8 len behind Call To Courage carrying 54kg at $21. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Beaudesert 3yo Mdn on August 16 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Anabia carrying 58kg at $21. Looks tested on the first up effort. |
6 LESLIE TILLEY |
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RADIO WAVES
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE 4YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG Mrs C L Munce Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 11 at Ipswich Mdn-Sw on December 10 over 800m, 3 len behind Mr Playtime carrying 58.5kg at $21. Last start second last of 7 at Lismore Mdn-Sw on January 4 over 1120m, 10 len behind All Too Foxy carrying 57.5kg at $19. In the mix. |
3 JUSTIN HUXTABLE |
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ENCHAANTED
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE 3YO B/BR FILLY 55.0KG Mrs C L Munce, Baddock Bloodstock (Mgr: A J Baddock), C M Sheppard, J M Hanson, L S Clarke, D B Scott, Ms H A Brugnatti, T Curran, E L Humphries, M E Petrack & D Briggs Dual acceptor. Was well in the market at debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Gold Coast Mdn-Sw on December 27 over 1000m, slow going 5 len behind Brutal Miss with 55kg at $5. Likely to improve sharply and looks hard to beat. |
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PRINCE PHOENIX
GREGORY CORNISH 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG A J Hill, Ms A V Martin & G J Cornish Was at long odds at debut, second last of 9 at Kilcoy 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 19 over 800m, 11 len behind Propaganda carrying 56kg at $31. Poor gate again so looking elsewhere. |
11 SHAKIRA BAILEY |
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SILVER STREAK
BRENDAN JONES 4YO GREY GELDING 58.0KG B J Jones, T J McNaught, S D Jones, Mrs A M Jones, Mrs D L Coates, G K Drewett, B Barnes & B H O'Hara Jumped at a huge quote at debut, got back early 9th of 12 at Sunshine Coast Mdn on December 26 over 1000m, slow going 9 len behind Jimmy's Brother carrying 57kg at $51. Drawn awkwardly today and is unlikely to threaten. |
14 N THOMAS |
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KAMIGAMO
PATRICK BUSUTTIN 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG P M Busuttin R Prince Dual acceptor. Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic F&M Mdn-Sw June 30 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Idleonby with 55.5kg at $41. On debut sixth of 9 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw June 17 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Whatdoya Mean carrying 55kg at $5. Likely improver who can play a role in the finish. |
15 JULIE BUSUTTIN |
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GLOBAL CURRENCY
COREY & KYLIE GERAN 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Second-up. First start 8th of 10 at Toowoomba 2yo Mdn-Sw on June 23 over 1000m, on a slow track; 8 len behind I'm Lucky Two carrying 54kg at $61. Went for a break before racing on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 12 at Toowoomba 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 13 over 1200m, 12 len behind Straight Blast carrying 56kg at $101. Needs to show significant improvement. |
5 S SHEARGOLD |
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HANAA BOY
SHARON CROXFORD 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG J P Mills He is resuming after a five months break. Not seen since he finished last of 11 at Toowoomba Mdn-Sw August 16 over 1200m, 19 len behind Kingsland carrying 56.5kg at $81. On debut eighth of 10 at Toowoomba Mdn-Sw July 19 over 1200m, 13 len behind Midnight Miracle carrying 56.5kg at $26. Will take great benefit from this run. |
9 MONTANNA SAVVA |
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INQUICKTIME
ROBERT HEATHCOTE 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Mrs V A Heathcote, Mrs S D Eastaughffe, Mrs L Eastaughffe, Mrs K Hailey, Mrs M S Bell, Mrs S K Gray, Mrs J C Connelly, Miss M Brackenbury, Mrs S Virtue, Mrs T Virtue, Mrs V Gleeson, Mrs A M McPherson & Mrs J V Johnston Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 12 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn-Sw September 21 over 1600m, 64 len behind Contingency with 58kg at $91. Previously first up; sixth of 8 at Kilcoy 3yo Mdn August 24 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Castiglione carrying 58kg at $11. Prefer to see how he returns. |
16 LESLIE TILLEY |
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