Taree   21 Apr 2026
 
GOING: S(6)

SKY INTERNATIONAL MAIDEN HANDICAP 1007m

Track: SOFT 6   Clouds (Max: 22)   Rail: +3m Entire.  

Redzero is the likely leader at a keen tempo. REDZERO (2) finds an easier test today third-up. Nailed late in a fast run contest with a narrow second over 1000m at Gosford. Beautifully placed here and should prove too slick for these. KISSAVOS (1) racing well with the big weights and the tongue-tie goes on for this. Sat on the good tempo before fading to run third over 1005m at Grafton. Shapes as the main danger from the good draw. THE WAY AHEAD (4) had mixed luck this prep and will appreciate the firmer surface today. Never comfortable on the heavy (8) surface with a respectable fourth over 1000m at Nowra. Has a strong finish and will go back from the outside gate. LOVE YOU ANYWAY (7) finished runner-up at her last three outings and comes here deep into the prep. Strong through the line with a game second over 900m at Muswellbrook. Sure to be thereabouts. SUGGESTED PLAY: Redzero looks set to shed her Maiden status.
1 70x23 KISSAVOS
JENNY GRAHAM
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Gall Bloodstock (Mgr: B D Gall)
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up raced on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Port Macquarie Mdn-Sw on March 24 over 1000m, slow going nose behind Farnciful with 58.5kg at $2.15. Second run from a spell held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Grafton Mdn-Sw on April 7 over 1005m, slow going 5 len behind Spectorious with 58.5kg at $2.05. Improver set to peak third-up.
2
L P ROLLS
Orange, White Star, Striped Sleeves, White Cap
2 5x22 REDZERO
JAKE HULL
3YO  BAY  FILLY 59.0KG
J J O'Connor
Third-up today. First-up held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Scone Super Mdn on March 20 over 1000m, slow going 0.8 len behind Lord Remlap carrying 56.5kg at $31. Last start gave a sight but was run down late 2nd in a small field at Gosford Mdn on April 9 over 1000m, head behind Dragon Scroll with 57.5kg at $2.80. Rates highly. Smart filly who can put these away.
5
BEN LOOKER
Purple, White And Black Thirds, Striped Sleeves
3 55x0 FOXWEDGE ARROW
LARRY FAIRHALL
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
L J FAIRHALL & R B PETERS
Second run back. Comes off a 43-day let-up. First-up after seven months ran last of 11 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on March 9 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Transporter with 59.5kg at $12. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Mildura Mdn-Sw on August 9 over 1409m, 3.5 len behind Calm Down Sheriff with 59.5kg at $3.90. No easier this time and happy to leave out.
3
Black, Flourescent Green Diablo, White Spot, Quartered Cap, White Pom Pom
4 43234 THE WAY AHEAD
MATTHEW SMITH
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
Hobartville Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: G E Mapp)
Recent form sound. Most recently 4th in a small field at Nowra Mdn-Sw on April 5 over 1000m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Dancer's Delight with 57kg at $3.20. The run before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Canberra Mdn on March 25 over 1000m, slow going 1.75 len behind Pombia carrying 58kg at $9. Encouraging effort last start. Stays in the mix on the firmer surface.
7
RORY HUTCHINGS
White, Brown Star, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
5 6x75 ALL INKED UP
PETER CHEERS
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
P Cheers & Mrs B Cheers
Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 10 at Port Macquarie Ctry Mdn on March 16 over 1006m, 7 len behind Alby's Mate with 59kg at $26. Second-up got back early 5th of 8 at Port Macquarie Mdn-Sw on March 24 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind Farnciful carrying 58.5kg at $91. Will struggle against some of these.
4
TEIGHAN WORSNOP
Royal Blue, Gold Horseshoe And Horsehead, Pink Stars On Sleeves, Gold Horseshoe And Horsehead On Cap
6 6x9 KITSUNE VIXEN
KRISTEN BUCHANAN
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
Miss K L Buchanan, T Tanti, Mrs J Tanti, D L Cox, M F Jones, Ms M J Roberts, JBS Design Racing (Mgr: J H Eager), M S Grainger & Mrs C L Irwin
Second-up. First start ran last in a small field at Tamworth 2yo Hcp on June 27 over 1000m, on a slow track; 19 len behind Song For Rosie carrying 56kg at $3.60. Went for a break before returning second last of 10 at Newcastle Mdn on March 31 over 900m, 6 len behind Lady Catalina with 57kg at $101. Fitter but others are better placed.
1
ANNA ROPER
White, Black V, Orange Band, Orange Diamond Sleeves, Black And White Striped Cap, Orange Pom Pom
7 36222 LOVE YOU ANYWAY
BARRY LAWRENCE
6YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
B G Lawrence & Mrs S A Lawrence
Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 9 at Muswellbrook Mdn-Sw on April 6 over 900m, slow going head behind Bifurcation carrying 57kg at $2.90. Before that 2nd of 9 at Newcastle 3yo+ Mdn-Hcp on February 28 over 900m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Precious Girl with 53kg at $4.80. Genuine each way player.
3
SHANNEN LLEWELLYN
Pale Green, Pink Stripes, Striped Cap
8 54x ANTILOPINI
KRIS LEES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
R Hewitt
She is resuming after a four months break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Coffs Harbour Mdn-Sw December 27 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Nomomeikushi with 53kg at $4.60. On debut fifth of 8 at Coffs Harbour Mdn-Sw December 4 over 1010m, 2 len behind Mum Knows carrying 55.5kg at $3.70. Returns with the one trial win and keep safe.
6
WILLIAM STANLEY
Orange, Black Maltese Cross, Orange Cap With Black Pom Pom