Canberra   06 Jun 2025
 
GOING: N

TOOHEYS HANDICAP 1206m

Track: AW   Clouds (Max: 12)   Rail: True.  

Looks a keen contest with Dodge The Dark and Merchant Reign pressing for the lead with Into The Fire and Out Wrapped close at hand. OUR RED PLANET (2) was only beaten 2.6L in a CL3 at Goulburn 7 days ago. Bronett Prag's claim offsets some of the extra weight, and the longer sprint should suit. He gets his chance in this lineup. MERCHANT REIGN (4) went close here on the grass and then tackled a 58 at the Sapphire Coast and just missed a place. He also has more weight, but the grade suits. JACOB JOE (3) settled well back and belted home here beaten 1.6L over 1080m. Has a handy 2kg claim and may settle a bit closer today. Has to be considered. DODGE THE DARK (5) drops back to a shorter spring briefly freshened. Keeps Krogh, and he has more to give. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Our Red Planet.
1 x0624 INSANE VOLT
JOHN ROLFE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
Mrs J L Rolfe, Mr J Rolfe, Miss S A Rolfe, Mr J A Rolfe, Mr B W Rolfe & Miss M Wenger
Last start 4th of 8 at Queanbeyan Bm58 on May 11 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind All Astern carrying 59.5kg at $41. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Cootamundra Pic Trophy on April 26 over 800m, nose behind Swilken Bridge with 67kg at $2.80. Worth consideration.
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J KISSICK
Pink, Green Horseshoe And Armbands, Quartered Cap
2 57335 OUR RED PLANET
JOHN NISBET
7YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Ms J L Blewitt, J A Nisbet, T Crampton, M G Crampton, G C Martin, C Chapman, L A Macwilliam, P Simpson, M J Hilder & P J Kirkland
Last start from last on the turn 5th of 8 at Goulburn Cl3 on May 30 over 1000m, slow going 2.5 len behind Miss Backchat carrying 55kg at $17. Before that 3rd of 10 at Goulburn Ctry Bm58 on May 8 over 1000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Chemtrail with 58.5kg at $9. Has decent claims.
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REBECCA BRONETT PRAG
Navy, White Star, Pink Sleeves With Navy Stars And Pink Cap
3 x1382 JACOB JOE
BECKY BYRNE
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
G Palombi, A Cullen, J Rich & M Rich
At the latest run 2nd of 12 at this track 4yo+ Bm50 on May 23 over 1080m, 1.5 len behind She'sadare carrying 59kg at $17. The start before that second last of 9 at Sapphire Coast Bm58 on May 18 over 1010m, on a slow track; 8 len behind The Unique Star with 56kg at $16. Solid top-three hope.
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GLENN CAHILL
Green, Yellow Sash
4 30225 MERCHANT REIGN
LUKE CLARKE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
L Clarke, Mrs K Clarke, Mrs K Green & S J Green
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Sapphire Coast Ctry Bm58 on May 18 over 1413m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Fire And Gemstone with 56.5kg at $5.50. The run before that came from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Canberra 4yo+ Bm50 on May 9 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Beau Rock with 60.5kg at $10. He is among the leading chances.
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R BENSLEY
Navy Blue, Rose Gold Quarters And Cap
5 38x24 DODGE THE DARK
JOE CLEARY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M F Ward & D F Simmons
Third-up today. First-up 2nd in a small field at Boorowa Cond Pic Hcp on May 3 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Dancedes carrying 67.5kg at $2.30. Second-up 4th of 12 at Queanbeyan Ctry Cl1 on May 11 over 1460m, 4 len behind Midnight Luna with 55.5kg at $16. Has claims.
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QUAYDE KROGH
Black, Pink Sash, Grey Sleeves, Pink And Grey Quartered Cap
6 8528x OUT WRAPPED
DARRYLL KELL
8YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Mrs L J Kell
First-up. Finished off last campaign eighth of 11 at Queanbeyan Bm58 January 11 over 1600m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Urjuwaan carrying 55.5kg at $11. Previously first up; third of 12 at Canberra 4yo+ Bm50 September 20 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Consider It Ready carrying 57.5kg at $11. Prefer others.
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EMMA LY
Royal Blue, White Diamond Sash, Diamonds On Sleeves And Cap
7 199x7 DON'T THINKABOUTIT
AARON CLARKE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
A Clarke, Miss P F Young, Dr C S Ward, P Young, Mrs P J Young, P D Abbey, R J Beuzeville, Ms P D Keighran, Mcharkempensull (Mgr: N J Pengelly), R B Walker, T J Stephenson, Mrs S Stephenson, K J Watmore, Ms L Trajanoski & P V Newton
Second run back. First-up after two months 7th of 12 at this track 4yo+ Bm50 on May 23 over 1080m, 3.5 len behind She'sadare carrying 59kg at $26. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Queanbeyan Bm58 on February 18 over 1200m, 8 len behind Pretty Vegas with 56.5kg at $21. Later.
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SHAUN GUYMER
Lime, Black Chevron And Stars Sleeves, Lime Cap, Black Peak
8 x0897 VELLA ICON
GRATZ VELLA
5YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
G D Vella, Mrs S Jones, Mrs D Dudley, S Trevenen, Mrs R Guthrie, Mrs I G Barrett, L W Worley, D S J Stratton & Mrs J M C Mazzocchi
Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 7 at Canberra Cl1 on April 26 over 1300m, slow going 5.5 len behind Rainagain carrying 55kg at $26. The start before that 9th of 11 at Canberra Cl1 on April 18 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Teylu with 55kg at $101. Keep safe.
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BRODIE LOY
Orange, Pink Spots And Sleeves
9 99255 INTO THE FIRE
SCOTT JAMIESON
8YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs P Jamieson & L Jamieson
Most recently 5th of 12 at this track 4yo+ Bm50 on May 23 over 1080m, 3.5 len behind She'sadare with 56kg at $15. The run before that 5th of 13 at Canberra 4yo+ Bm50 on May 9 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Beau Rock with 58.5kg at $17. Prepared to risk in this line-up.
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MS OLIVIA DALTON
Mauve, Black Seams, Yellow Sleeves And Cap, Black Seams
10 038x0 MOONRIDER
MATTHEW J STEPHENS
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
M J Stephens
Second run back. First-up after six months ran last of 10 at Sapphire Coast Ctry Bm58 on May 18 over 1413m, on a slow track; 20 len behind Fire And Gemstone with 53kg at $151. Previously second-up 9th of 14 at Moruya Ctry Cl1 on July 12 over 1210m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Acheson with 55kg at $67. Fitter but looks a forlorn hope.
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Hot Pink And Gold Diagonal Stripes, Hot Pink Cap
11 x417x TANTALUM
GARRY KIRKUP
6YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Kirkup Racing (Mgr: B Kirkup)
Is first-up after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Queanbeyan Cl1 January 24 over 1460m, 4 len behind My Shalom carrying 56kg at $16. First up last campaign fourth of 9 at Goulburn Ctry Mdn-Sw December 20 over 1200m, 5 len behind Xcessive Force carrying 57kg at $41. Prefer to see.
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TEAGHAN MARTIN
Cerise, Grey Checks And Cap
12 670x5 DANISH HUSSAR
ALLAN MCRAE
10YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
G P Kable
First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 14 at Wagga Ctry Bm50 July 22 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind The Pres carrying 52kg at $19. When resuming last campaign third of 10 at Canberra 4yo+ Bm50 April 12 2024 over 1000m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Champagne In Lace with 55.5kg at $41. Will find this tough.
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Gold, Dark Blue Anchor
13 6905x LUCKY CHAMPION
JOHN ROLFE
10YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
Lucky Owners Pty Ltd (Mgr: K F Leung)
Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at Braidwood Bm50 February 8 over 1000m, soft track; 4 len behind Don't Thinkaboutit carrying 52kg at $17. Previously first up; fifth of 7 at Orange Bm50 September 7 over 1000m, soft track; 6 len behind Hermosa Rosa carrying 53kg at $26. Cannot recommend until he shows a bit more.
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Green, Gold Stags