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
Dark Blue, Light Blue Sleeves (T)
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, Cerise Sash , Sleeves (T)
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,NAVY SLEEVES
4 x4837 GLADYS GREENLAND
STEVEN REID
5YO  BAY  MARE
Est 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
TURQUOISE, BLACK STARS STRIPE, STRIPE SLEEVES
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
Green, White Sleeves (T)
7 14421 WATCHING BRIEF
JOHN MORRISON
4YO  BROWN  MARE
STEPHEN R MESSICK, CHAD D HERR, JOSHUA DAVIS PARKER
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
Scarlet, Black Horse head & Armbands (T)
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 (T)
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
12 012 ESMERALDA
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, DARK GREEN BRACES