Addington   25 Apr 2025
 
GOING: F

WAH-HINE (ANZAC CLASSIC) FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE 1980m

Track: FAST      

WATCHING BRIEF (7) went well to finish second two starts ago, then registered a comfortable win last time out, scoring by 8 metres over 1980m at this track. The driver has some work to do from this wide starting position. Meets a comparable field, so she can certainly make it two on the bounce. DANCING DESIRE (5) recorded a strong performance last start when she battled on bravely to just miss out over 2600m at this track. This is a nice drop in grade, so she is sure to prove tough to beat. DYNASTY (6) must be considered after she finished a game third in a similar field over 1980m at this track two weeks ago. Each way. TOPAZ (2) is close to a win after two successive placings, the latest a second over 2600m at this track.
1 25647 ZARLINI
GREG & BEN HOPE
5YO  BAY  MARE
W R Stewart, Mrs C L Stewart
Didn't do much last start, 7th (Sr3) over 2300m at Mt Harding, beaten 6 m by Louis (2:57.60) in 4yo+ on April 13 at $8.50. Before that 4th (Fr2) over 2000m at Rangiora beaten 9 m by Crunch Time (2:30.10) on March 30 at $21.80. Must do a lot more.
Fr1
H M SAIL
navy,red check,navy sleeves,red check
2 14522 TOPAZ
JOHN MCDERMOTT
6YO  BAY  MARE
J B McDermott, Mrs C N McDermott
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished a narrow second behind Sophia Bromac at this track over 2600m 4yo+ last start. Before that was beaten 4.5 metres second again at this track over 1980m in 3yo+ on April 11. Big chance.
Fr2
WILSON HOUSE
PURPLE, PINK SASH, SLEEVES
3 p5792 DON'T TELL JENNY
ROSS HOUGHTON
4YO  BAY  MARE
Scotty's Leftovers Syndicate
Two back was well beaten into ninth behind Okiwi Bay at this track over 1980m in a 4yo+ M on April 9 at $6.90. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing second behind Don Juan at this track over 1980m on April 15 at $5.50. Sure to be in the mix.
Fr3
R L HOUGHTON
BLACK, GOLD VEE, MEDIUMBLUE SLEEVES
4 x4837 GLADYS GREENLAND
STEVEN REID
5YO  BAY  MARE
M Matthews
Last start 7th (Sr2) over 2300m at Mt Harding beaten 12 m by Destiny's Dream (2:57.30) in 4yo+ on April 13 at $6.70. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Sr2) over 1980m at this track beaten 4 m by Strikem (2:25.90) in 3yo+ on April 4 at $21.30. Among the leading players.
Fr4
M J WILLIAMSON
blue,black stars,blue sleeves,black stripes
5 22443 DANCING DESIRE
KEN BARRON
6YO  BROWN  MARE
I Maw, Mrs V Maw, K M Barron
Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing fourth behind Hi Hopes at this track over 1980m in a 3yo+ on April 11 at $7.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2 m finishing third behind Destiny's Dream at this track over 2600m in a 4yo+ on April 19 at $4.20. Can improve. Expected to feature again.
Fr5
SAM THORNLEY
BLACK, PINK OVAL, BLACK STARS , PINK CUFFS
6 xp103 DYNASTY
BOB BUTT
4YO  BROWN  MARE
R D Butt, Mrs Jackie R Butt
Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Sr3) over 1980m at this track beaten 2.5 m by Francent (2:22.90) in 4yo+ M on April 11 at $10. With even luck is a winning chance.
Fr6
HARRISON ORANGE
DARK GREEN, WHITE SLEEVES
7 14421 WATCHING BRIEF
JOHN MORRISON
4YO  BROWN  MARE
Mrs J M Townshend, P J Townshend
In good form recently. Last start posted a big 8 m win as favourite (Fr5) at this track (2:25.10) beating Sweet Raine in 3yo+ on April 19 at $2.90. Can continue the winning form.
Fr7
J C MORRISON
PINK, WHITE BAND
8 1p602 CLASSIE LINC
BRUCE NEGUS
6YO  BAY  MARE
Let The Fun Begin Syndicate
Two back was well beaten into twelfth behind Francent at this track over 1980m in a 4yo+ M on April 11 at $33.40. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Radha at this track over 2600m in a 4yo+ on April 19 at $22.40. One of the better chances.
Fr8
S J TOMLINSON
CARDINAL RED, BLACK HORSE HEAD , ARMBANDS
9 36657 MOLLY BELWIN
STEVE & AMANDA TELFER
4YO  BROWN  MARE
S R Plant, Stonewall Stud Ltd
Didn't do much last time out, 7th (Fr9) over 1980m at this track beaten 23 m by Francent (2:22.90) in 4yo+ M on April 11 at $28. Before that 5th (Fr5) over 1980m at this track beaten 11 m by Hadron Collider (2:24.20) in 3yo+ on April 4 at $25.10. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Fr9
T S CHMIEL
DENIM, WHITE CHECK, BLACK SLEEVES
10 1x326 QUEEN TYRON
ROBERT & JENNA DUNN
3YO  BROWN  FILLY
A D Neumann, I M Neumann, Mrs J A Neumann, Mrs C M Neumann
Last start 6th (Fr1) over 1980m at this track beaten 40 m by General Jen (2:24.00) in 3yo F on April 11 at $6.70. At her previous start solid effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1980m at this track, beaten 1.5 m by Malakai (2:24.00) in 3yo+ on April 4 at $1.60. Include in all combinations.

M T LEWIS
BLACK, WHITE FOUR DIAMONDS, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS
11 6x810 KUSHITE WARRIOR
MALCOLM SHINN
3YO  BAY  FILLY
Carpet Syndicate
Last start 12th (Fr8) over 2000m at this track well beaten by Major Hipster (2:30.80) in 3yo+ on April 21 at $17.60. Two runs back posted a big 3.5 m win (Fr8) at Mt Harding (3:09.60) beating Waikaka in 3yo+ on April 13 at $14.90. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Sr1
GEMMA THORNLEY
Black, Blue & Gold Chequered Sash (T)
12 012 ESMARELDA
GERARD O'REILLY
4YO  BAY  MARE
R M Gearry, B A Kerr, Ms P M Cooke
Back in form at the last couple of outings, two starts back posted a big 15 m win as favourite (Fr4) at Phar Lap Racecourse (2:43.20) beating Gimmesomelovin in 4yo+ on April 2 at $3.50. Last start just missed, solid effort when 2nd (Sr3) over 2300m at Mt Harding, beaten 6 m by Tact Teena (2:54.10) in 4yo+ on April 13 at $10.40. Rates highly. Can feature again.
Sr2
G D O'REILLY
white,green braces