Canberra 21 Feb 2025
GOING: S(5)
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NVS PAVING & LANDSCAPING HANDICAP 1300m Track: Soft 5 Clear (Max: 27) Rail: True. (Pent: 4.21) |
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Many of these step out for the first time so a genuine tempo is expected. Sydney stables hold the aces. BLAZING SWORD (1) resumes for a top stable. He will race over further but has trialled well and Collett is a positive jockey booking. Has the figures to test these. AWEIGH (9) will enjoy a soft run and went close at Goulburn second-up. She's sure to build on that. MATERA (5) had a string of trials before disappointing at Hawkesbury on debut. Maps well and is sure to have taken fitness and learning. Keep safe. CEANNASAI (7) showed enough first-up to consider. SUGGESTED PLAY: With Blazing Sword.
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BLAZING SWORD
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG The Clan, C M McLeod, G G B Macdonald, M J Robertson, D B Hurley, B M Jackson, S T Ng, S D O'Flaherty, P D L Horwitz & Hon G J Williamson Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Newcastle Cl1-Sw September 20 over 1850m, 6 len behind Kosuke carrying 55kg at $3.50. On debut ninth of 13 at Newcastle 2yo Mdn July 13 over 1200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Lutetia carrying 58kg at $26. A bold effort is likely. |
2 ALYSHA COLLETT |
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| 2 | 34x63 |
MAJOR LOOK
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Champion Thoroughbreds, Sedgewyn, Mrs J Willis, Mrs K Fraser, JackJ5 Racing, A Smith, Oxley Bros Racing, G Seto, A Lewis, D Winnell, Ms V Constantinides, Blackdog Racing, Bendy and Rollin, Postman Racing, Ms V Sheils, R Sweeney, Steaming, P Casey, 2022 1in5 Club & Champion Thoroughbreds 1 Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 6th of 14 at Sunshine Coast Mm Mdn on January 4 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Hell To Pay carrying 58.5kg at $31. Second run from a spell 3rd of 10 at Scone Super Mdn on January 30 over 1400m, 2 len behind Kaffir Lily carrying 59kg at $2.80. Sure to go well. |
7 RONAN WHELAN |
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PRIZED GESTURE
PAUL MURRAY 3YO GR/CH GELDING 58.0KG Kooringal Stud (Mgr: A S Lamont), Dr N Wu & R J Nash First starter by Prized Icon - Fidele. Hasn't set the track alight with his trials leading into today's race. Did not show a great deal at the trials. |
8 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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VIN SANTO
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG J R Poole, Mrs V E Poole, K J Taylor, Mrs J F Taylor, K Neville, Mrs C Neville, Mrs S E Hughes, G J Hughes, R C Robinson, Mrs K Robinson, M J Butler, Mrs D J Butler, Mrs B Gordon, S R Cosgrove, Mrs M M A Cosgrove, Ms S J Neville & A Rayneau At debut, ran last of 7 at Warwick Farm Super 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 5 over 1200m, 7 len behind Spaceballs carrying 57kg at $11. Go well. |
1 ADAM HYERONIMUS |
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MATERA
PETER SNOWDEN 3YO BAY COLT 58.0KG Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd, Spartus Bloodstock, Shapetom, A W T Racing, Ridgmont, Matha Bloodstock, T R C K, Iskander Racing & Breeding, C J Leslie, R I Chapman, A D M Racing, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd, Rosemont Alliance 3, S A Farrell & A B Murray At debut, ran last in a small field at Hawkesbury Super 3yo Mdn on February 12 over 1100m, slow going 13 len behind Boomtown Chat with 59kg at $9.50. Quick improvement is likely. |
1 SHAUN GUYMER |
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WRONG FOOTED
ROB POTTER 3YO BR/BL GELDING 58.0KG M W Everson, A F Van Arkel, Elvin Bloodstock (Mgr: V Elvin), D J Baker, M Mitchell, Ms L Miller, A M Mills, G R Everson, K Mangu, S A Johnstone, W Shafron, B Dixon, M Mcintyre, K Southwell, M Hotchikis, J L Brown, H Dillon, D Hotchkis & J Hawke Was well-supported at debut, 6th of 10 at Sapphire Coast Ctry Mdn on February 2 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Southern Deel carrying 58.5kg at $3.40. Others rate better. |
6 JACK MARTIN |
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CEANNASAI
JOHN P THOMPSON 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Sona Thoroughbreds (Mgr: K Pitstock) Second-up. First start ran last of 8 at Hawkesbury Super 3yo Mdn on September 7 over 1000m, 10 len behind Couples Retreat with 59kg at $41. Returned from break got back early 4th in a small field at Nowra Super Mdn on February 9 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Istolea Merc with 58kg at $41. Fitter and will keep improving. |
7 DEEP SHANKER |
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DEALSADEEL
ANTHONY WARREN 4YO GREY MARE 57.0KG G P I Racing (Mgr: G P Ingham), A M Roche, M Roche, T D Dundon, Mrs A P Gasnier, A D J Booth & Ms H A Deegan First starter. Four-year-old mare by Dundeel out of Whiting. At the most recent trial finished ninth on December 6 at Canberra over 900m. Prefer to see. |
5 BILLY OWEN |
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AWEIGH
GERALD RYAN & STERLING ALEXIOU 3YO B/BR FILLY 56.0KG Ryan & Alexiou Racing (Mgr: G A Ryan), M H Wood, Mrs M E Wood, B Hayes, J M Ryan, J A R Bester, J Maree, V R Maree, Miss R A Wilkinson, Miss T M Wilkinson, S Catania, A Dornauf, S Samardzic, J F O'Halloran & W Graham Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 10 at Beaumont (Newcastle) F&M Mdn on December 19 over 1200m, 7 len behind Moonlight Dream with 57.5kg at $5. Second-up sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 7 at Goulburn Mdn-Sw on January 28 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Friskee Frog with 55.5kg at $3.40. Progressing well and deserves plenty of consideration. |
3 ANDREW ADKINS |
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ENDLESS APPLAUSE
ANTHONY WARREN 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Miss T Hough & D J McKay Filly by Alabama Express making her first appearance. Finished fourth in a Canberra trial over 900m on February 7. Keep onside. |
4 J PENZA |
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GRAECI
BLAKE RYAN 3YO B/BR FILLY 55.0KG B A Ryan, T D Glover, A C Walters, R Sheahan, B Tsiboukas, G A Bishop, M P McGrath, D J Mcgrath, G P Ryan, J D Ryan & T R Willis Most recently 7th of 11 at Bathurst Mdn-Sw on January 31 over 1100m, 8 len behind Battle Hymn carrying 55.5kg at $21. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Mdn-Sw on December 26 over 1200m, 6 len behind Atomic Clock carrying 55.5kg at $19. Passing. |
9 JAMES INNES JNR |
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