Goulburn   22 May 2025
 
GOING: H(9)

JEWELL BUILDERS MIDWAY CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1600m

Track: SOFT7   Rain (Max: 12)   Rail: +8m Entire. (Pent: 4.75)  

Moderate pace with Tokyo Queen taking up the running ahead of Tact and Johnny Smash. TACT (1) has come back much stronger this prep and indicated another win was imminent when a narrow fifth in the Wagga Guineas over 1600m at Wagga. McEvoy sticks from the better gate and will take catching. JOHNNY SMASH (2) bounced off his good minor placing two back with a game maiden victory over 1600m at Wyong in the heavy (9) going. Will roll forward again and give plenty of cheek. ANNOINT (5) up in trip after almost a month off when an improving second over 1500m at this track. Strips fitter and has the figures to take this out. KAHRABA (4) sharp drop in weight third up and comes out of a decent race after running eighth over 1500m here. Can race a little closer today and improvement is anticipated. SUGGESTED PLAY: Tact to win.
1 6x415 TACT
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Dynamic Syndications Racing, Martin Thoroughbred Racing, R Chattah, D Griffiths, M P Carroll, S P Carroll, L Trevethan, M J Loader, A Franza, J T Killorn, G A Hoult, S G Hill, D J Ricketts, Ms J M Dale, Barrenjoey Livestock, Rexann, Mrs L A Butler, R S Loader, A S Hughes & Bimbadeen Racing
At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Wagga MTC Gneas on May 2 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Dupli Kate carrying 55kg at $8. The start before that won by a nose at Kembla Grange Mdn April 15 over 1400m defeating Shangri La Impact with 57.5kg at $7.50. Looks well placed for this.
4
K MCEVOY
White, Dynamic Syndications Logo, Red Cap
2 x6621 JOHNNY SMASH
MICK VAN GESTEL
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
M F Van Gestel, Mrs L M Van Gestel, A K Mohindra, Mrs M T Mohindra, P Van Gestel, Mrs K L Van Gestel, D G Chapman, Mrs M J Chapman, C M Van Gestel, J R Van Gestel, Miss B L Van Gestel, Miss A L Van Gestel, A R Mohindra, Miss N M Chapman, Miss S L H Chapman, J Mohindra & K J Mohindra
Useful gelding. At the latest run won by a nose at Wyong Prov Mdn May 8 over 1600m in heavy going defeating Slam Dunk with 55.5kg at $7. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Wyong Prov Mdn on May 1 over 1350m, on a wet track; 2.25 len behind Exothrill with 56kg at $6. Key runner who is expected to be in the finish.
1
R JONES
White, Red Maltese Cross, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
3 61x TOKYO QUEEN
FABIO MARTINO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
A Licastro & A M Muollo
Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign winning by neck Newcastle Prov Mdn-Sw March 7 over 1600m slow track defeating Literature Tycoon carrying 56.5kg at $8. On debut sixth of 10 at Newcastle Prov Mdn-Sw February 18 over 1400m, 4 len behind Dance Dance Dance carrying 56.5kg at $9.50. Has ability and is among the chances.
6
LOUIS-PHILIPPE BEUZELIN
Red, Black Sleeves, Red Cap And Pom Pom
4 54x58 KAHRABA
DENIM WYNEN
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Miss B Bergen
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 11 at Newcastle Cl1 on April 26 over 1300m, slow going 5 len behind Correon carrying 53kg at $41. Last start got back early 8th of 12 at this track Cl1 on May 8 over 1500m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Cosmeena with 57.5kg at $13. Capable enough and shouldn't be far away.
5
OLIVIA CHAMBERS
Turquoise, Purple Fleur De Lys, White Sleeves, Purple Cap
5 65162 ANNOINT
GREGORY HICKMAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
G D Hickman, B R Turton, P Hickman, Ms K Heber, P Piras, A D Hilzinger, Miss J J B Hickman, Miss B Holt, A Van der Berg & Bushytail Buds (Mgr: D A Tagliapietra)
At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track Cl1 on May 8 over 1500m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Cosmeena carrying 56kg at $26. The race before that 6th of 9 at Queanbeyan Cl1 on April 12 over 1460m, 6 len behind Sure Intentions carrying 57kg at $10. Sure to go very well.
2
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Red And Yellow Diagonal Stripes, Dark Blue Sleeves
6 31655 BOLD ROUGE
DAMIEN LANE
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
G W Cleary & Mrs R G Cleary
At the latest run 5th of 8 at Muswellbrook Bm58 on May 2 over 1500m, in the wet; 5 len behind Stylebender with 55kg at $26. Before that got back early 5th of 10 at Coonabarabran Cl1-Sw on April 5 over 1600m, slow going 2 len behind Cascade Mountain with 55.5kg at $5.50. Not going well enough. Prepared to overlook.
2
Royal Blue, White Quarters, Red Cap
7 73x74 BOLD SPLENDOR
DAMIEN LANE
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
G W Cleary & Mrs R G Cleary
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Not raced for 47 days. First-up ran last of 7 at Wyong Cl1 on February 27 over 1350m, 9 len behind Lugarno with 55kg at $101. Second run from a spell 4th in a small field at Coonabarabran Bm50 on April 5 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Beg Me carrying 57kg at $4.20. Looking to others.
8
Royal Blue, White Quarters, Red Cap
8 59037 MANDALONG STARZ
GARY NICKSON
4YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Mandalong Studs (Mgr: R Pisaturo)
At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at this track Cl1 on May 8 over 1500m, slow going 5.5 len behind Cosmeena carrying 55kg at $26. The run before that 3rd of 7 at Queanbeyan Cl1-Sw on April 22 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Craft carrying 57kg at $41. Looking elsewhere.
3
DEANNE PANYA
Pink, Black Seams, Striped Cap