Orange 09 Feb 2026
GOING: H(8)
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JB CIVIL CONCRETING COUNTRY BOOSTED MAIDEN PLATE 1000m Track: Heavy 8 Rain (Max: 21) Rail: +3.5m 500m-300m; Cutaway Applies. |
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Strong tempo from Mishpat, French Harp and Just Joan. LADY GIOVANNA (7) has transferred from Waller to Dean Mirfin and is back after a five-month spell. Opened the maiden prep with a close fourth over 1250m at Newcastle then failed at Kembla before being turned out. Opening this prep over a sharper journey. Might be too good for this moderate field. MISHPAT (8) showed her customary speed again last start to lead for the judge but was a spent force soon after in a 1375m Cowra maiden. Back in trip in a less competitive race so she might give some cheek. FORTIANS (1) made up a stack of late ground to finish a close second over this trip at Dubbo last Monday. Has had plenty of chances but that effort seven days ago was encouraging. FRENCH HARP (3) has been just behind the placegetters at both runs this prep, but that is her habit after 20 runs. Exotics inclusion. JUST JOAN (4) ran a better race at Dubbo last start and is also in the trifecta and first four picture. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Lady Giovanna.
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FORTIANS
BOB HOWE 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG B Howe, R W Howe, J Braithwaite, G J Clarke, C C Howe & G A Rice Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 11 at this track Ctry Mdn on January 6 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Outlaw Annie with 55kg at $41. Second-up 2nd of 9 at Dubbo Ctry Mdn-Sw on February 2 over 1000m, head behind Baron Of Butter carrying 59kg at $12. Fitter now and making headway. Ready to peak at the third run back. |
2 JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES |
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I'M SIR HENRY
DEAN MIRFIN 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG D R Mirfin, S C Schneider & L I R Schneider SCRATCHED. |
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FRENCH HARP
PAUL THEOBALD 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG P M Knight Third-up today. First-up 5th of 11 at this track Ctry Mdn on January 6 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Outlaw Annie carrying 55kg at $31. Second-up 4th of 9 at Cowra Mdn-Sw on January 18 over 950m, 2.25 len behind Rusky Ripper carrying 57kg at $41. Cannot be disregarded on the back of that sort of form. |
3 WINONA COSTIN |
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JUST JOAN
TOBY PRACEY 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Mrs J L Pracey & T J Pracey Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Dubbo Mdn-Sw on January 12 over 1018m, 2 len behind Star Whisperer carrying 57.5kg at $9. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Bathurst Ctry Mdn-Sw on December 23 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Blue De Beers carrying 57kg at $17. Racing well enough to fill another top three spot. |
6 CLAYTON GALLAGHER |
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MISS MAVERICK
CONNIE GREIG 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG Miss C Greig Second run back. First-up after four months 7th of 9 at Dubbo Mdn on February 2 over 1200m, 6 len behind Vicious Rumour with 55kg at $21. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Mt Gambier 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 9 over 1314m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Ahvejay with 55.5kg at $4. Can improve sharply. |
4 IZZY NEALE |
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ALLUSIVE SHADOW
ALISON SMITH 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Mrs J E Grennan On debut. Three-year-old filly by Love Conquers All out of Lady Silhouette purchased for AUD $ 13,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Gold Coast March Yearling Sale). At the most recent trial finished eighth on January 6 at Orange over 1000m. Might need more time. |
7 ASHLEIGH STANLEY |
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LADY GIOVANNA
DEAN MIRFIN 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG A M Muollo, Mrs G L Muollo, A N Muollo, Miss N A Muollo & Miss S A Muollo Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Kembla Grange Super Mdn September 18 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Reflect carrying 55kg at $4.60. On debut fourth of 11 at Newcastle Super Mdn August 26 over 1250m, on rain affected going; 1.5 len behind Amaretto Bo carrying 55kg at $14. Expecting a bright return. |
1 ZAC WADICK |
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MISHPAT
DEAN MIRFIN 3YO B/BR FILLY 56.0KG J E Star At the latest run led to the turn then faded 6th of 10 at Cowra Super Mdn-Sw on January 18 over 1375m, 6 len behind Alabama Hussy with 55.5kg at $201. The start before that 4th of 7 at Parkes Mdn-Sw on January 9 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Fierce Luva with 56kg at $7. Not a great draw again but represents a major threat. |
5 PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN |
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