Mount Gambier 20 Sep 2026
GOING: S(5)
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Royal Flying Doctor Service, Mount Gambier Support Group Maiden Plate 1200m Track: Soft 5 Rain (Max: 21) Rail: True. |
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Solid tempo with Fake Fiction possessing enough dash to find the front. FAKE FICTION (7) treks across the border, and the Tom Dabernig stable has a good record when racing on this sharp turning circuit. She dons the blinkers for the first time, and should go close to winning this. VIPERSTRIKE (5) has shown enough talent in 4 starts to be considered a threat in this field, and a recent jump-out should have him spot on after a freshen up. Each way. BRAZEN QUEEN (6) will find this easier than her last start, and she was near enough in similar fields to this before that. Stick with her on an each-way basis. NICALOHA (3) won a couple of jump-outs and then failed to race up to expectations fresh up as the favourite. He will be better for it, and is worth another chance in this modest field. Follow your money. CALM THE PRESS (1) had a tough trip and faded out of it last time out, and he can bounce back into form here, SUGGESTED PLAY: Fake Fiction can win.
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CALM THE PRESS
SUE & JASON JAENSCH 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs LC Jaensch Most recently ran second last of 9 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Naracoorte on August 28 over 1200m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Angry Berdi with 58kg at $6. Before that 6th of 8 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at this track on August 7 over 900m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Hellfire Jess carrying 58kg at $7. Looks a rough top 4 hope. |
5 HARRY GRACE |
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DUKEY
SHARNI JULIAN 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG J L Cavka, I Cavka, K B Cavka, B Tzanidis, J T Tzanidis & Mrs M Tysoe Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Great Western Mdn-Sw January 24 over 1950m, 6 len behind Cliste with 59.5kg at $11. First up last campaign fifth of 10 at Burrumbeet Mdn-Sw January 1 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Black Rutile carrying 59.5kg at $9.50. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
7 CAMPBELL RAWILLER |
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NICALOHA
RACHEL SAMSONENKO 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG S A Campbell, Ms R R Samsonenko, S A Davis, Ms L W Martyn & J E Walker Second-up. First-up after nine months raced on the pace before fading ran second last of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at Warracknabeal on August 29 over 1200m, 7 len behind Oceanella with 59.5kg at $3.40. Previously second-up 5th of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at Ararat on November 25 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Jumpinmycar carrying 59.5kg at $19. Is expected to do much better with that run under his belt. |
2 SOPHIE POTTER |
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STARRY ERIDANUS
CRAIG STEWART 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG C N Stewart Gelding by Star Turn facing the starter for the first time. Finished fifth in a Murray Bridge jump-out on February 23. Aided by a nice alley but happy to watch this time. |
2 A J STEAD |
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| 5 | 3846 |
VIPERSTRIKE
MATTHEW SMERDON 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG R J Watson Dual acceptor. Comes here off a 45-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at Ballarat Synthetic on August 6 over 1500m, 5 len behind Egerton Reef with 59.5kg at $12. The race before that 4th of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at Murtoa on July 25 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind King Camelot with 59.5kg at $7.50. Hard to beat here. |
8 C J MACREDMOND |
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| 6 | 07266 |
BRAZEN QUEEN
DARRYL DODSON 4YO BR/BL MARE 56.0KG Ms J M Morahan Last start 6th of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at Warracknabeal on August 29 over 1200m, 4 len behind Oceanella carrying 57.5kg at $61. The start before that 6th of 14 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Murray Bridge on August 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Goodlookin' Guru carrying 54.5kg at $17. Terrific chance to return to form. |
6 KAYLA CROWTHER |
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FAKE FICTION
TOM DABERNIG 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG J O'Neill, Janten Racing (Mgr: G Harrod), J Riordan, D Gould, M Hullick, N Hullick, P Couper, N Rance, J Stawell, A Blair, W Collins, Brothers Grim (Mgr: R Neef), A Hullick, S Cuzens, E Beacham, P Gately, M Oaten, B Schafferius, P Callinan & V & H Racing (Mgr: R Varapodio) Form hard to fault. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at Casterton on August 30 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Brutalrule carrying 57.5kg at $4.20. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at Warracknabeal on August 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Sattva carrying 57.5kg at $8. Great chance to take this out. |
3 JORDYN WEATHERLEY |
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GOOCHEE GAL
HEATH MONTGOMERIE 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG Ms P A Stanbury & Miss M F Stanbury Resumes. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw February 18 over 1600m, 11 len behind Pretty Perky with 56kg at $31. Previously first up; fifth of 12 at Morphettville 3yo+ Mdn-Sw June 21 2025 over 1050m, soft track; 4 len behind Kalosyni carrying 53.5kg at $91. Expecting a effective return. |
4 MELISSA JULIUS |
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SAY IT HOW IT IS
RACHEL SAMSONENKO 5YO B/BR MARE 56.0KG S A Campbell, Ms R R Samsonenko, M Montgomery, Miss C M Hodgetts, Mrs A N Hodgetts, Miss A N Hodgetts, S Timpano, M J Alexander, Miss R A Samsonenko, A J Scott, Mrs N Scott, Mrs A J Scott, J E Walker, D B Godwin & T E Butler Most recently 3rd of 9 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Naracoorte on August 28 over 1200m, on heavy track; 2.75 len behind Angry Berdi with 56kg at $13. The run before that 3rd of 10 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at this track on August 7 over 1300m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Blackhill Boy with 56kg at $26. Hard to entertain. |
1 BROOKE KING |
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