Canberra 04 Jul 2025
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HOPS & HOOVES FESTIVAL SATURDAY 27 SEPTEMBER HANDICAP 1080m Track: Synthetic Clear (Max: 14) Rail: True. |
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Solid tempo anticipated with Champagne In Lace and Guerrera matching motors. GUERRERA (3) resumes for the in-form Luke Pepper and has switched from a Queensland barn. Brings decent enough from the Gold Coast Poly so the Acton should hold no fears. She has the rail and the 2kg claim and performs on the fresh side. CHAMPAGNE IN LACE (2) resumes and has won 2/4 this course/distance, and has only missed a place once. She goes fresh and three back was trucked south and given a try on the Ballarat synthetic. The 3kg claim brings her right into it. ZAMBEZI RIVER (1) jumped much better third-up beaten narrowly here in a 60. Has the blinkers on again and the 4kg claim takes care of most of the weight ride. Jumps from a low draw and can't be ruled out. DON'T THINKABOUTIT (7) peaks and always puts in. He will likely come late and get some of the cash. SUGGESTED PLAY: Guerrera if the betting suggests stable confidence.
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| 1 | 9x592 |
ZAMBEZI RIVER
FABIO MARTINO 5YO BAY GELDING 66.0KG Spartus Bloodstock (Mgr: G J Stambe) At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at this track Bm60 on June 20 over 1080m, 0.7 len behind Ferrari Girl with 60.5kg at $15. The run before that ran last of 9 at Wyong Mid Cl1 on June 8 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Pratt with 56kg at $61. Chance to go one better. |
2 RYAN BRADLEY |
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| 2 | 6728x |
CHAMPAGNE IN LACE
MATTHEW KELLEY 5YO BAY MARE 62.0KG E J Kelly, M C J Lane, D J Snowden, Mrs I J Snowden, W J Snowden, J M Schofield, Mrs F Caldwell, Mrs N M Kelley, C Kaufline & A N Schofield Resuming after a break of ten months. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Canberra 4yo+ Bm50 September 6 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Don't Thinkaboutit carrying 60kg at $2.60. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by long-neck Canberra 4yo+ Bm50 April 12 2024 over 1000m slow track defeating Forbidden Gemstone with 60kg at $4.50. A bold return is likely. |
5 SINEAD PEEBLES |
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| 3 | 2226x |
GUERRERA
LUKE PEPPER 5YO BROWN MARE 62.0KG Gold Class Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs S G McGuinness) Is first-up after a break of 11 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign sixth of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Bm55 April 19 over 1100m, 3 len behind Qickwit with 59kg at $5.50. Previously first up; second last of 10 at Ipswich F&M Bm58 January 26 over 1200m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Electric Arrow with 60.5kg at $4.20. The betting will be key. |
1 JACK BAKER |
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| 4 | 11504 |
ANTHRACIA
PAUL FACOORY 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 60.0KG B J Facoory, E H Notaras, Mrs J M Notaras, P Isles, Ms S Isles, N Isles, Mrs K Duffy & B Franklin At the latest run 4th of 10 at Queanbeyan Bm50 on June 21 over 1000m, 5 len behind Man From Brussells with 58kg at $6. The run before that ran last of 12 at this track Bm60 on May 23 over 1280m, 6 len behind Crucial Witness with 57kg at $41. Likely to find this out of reach. |
4 NICK HEYWOOD |
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| 5 | 68199 |
GREATESTOFEASE
NATALIE JARVIS 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 60.0KG Thorotek (Mgr: Mrs N K Jarvis) Most recently eased back early on 9th of 12 at Narrandera Bm50 on June 14 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Bobby's Secret with 60kg at $11. The run before that ran last of 9 at Sapphire Coast Ctry Bm58 on May 4 over 1610m, slow going 41 len behind Chebici carrying 56kg at $15. Capable enough on her day but the last two have been plain. |
7 REBECCA BRONETT PRAG |
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| 6 | 38267 |
JACOB JOE
BECKY BYRNE 5YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG G Palombi, A Cullen, J Rich & M Rich At the latest run 7th of 10 at Queanbeyan Bm50 on June 21 over 1000m, 6 len behind Man From Brussells with 60.5kg at $8. Before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at this track 4yo+ Bm50 on June 6 over 1206m, 3 len behind Tantalum carrying 59kg at $7. Worth a look. |
8 QUAYDE KROGH |
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| 7 | 9x772 |
DON'T THINKABOUTIT
AARON CLARKE 6YO 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 At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Queanbeyan Bm50 on June 21 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind William carrying 58kg at $14. The start before that 7th of 10 at this track 4yo+ Bm50 on June 6 over 1206m, 3 len behind Tantalum carrying 58.5kg at $26. In the mix. |
9 R BENSLEY |
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| 8 | 773x6 |
I IZ BRILLIANT
JACK VAN DUREN 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs K M Hansch, J W Van Duren, C Dryden, R P Emanuel, P W Emanuel, B Holder & B Ashcroft Second run back. First-up after eight months 6th of 10 at Queanbeyan Bm50 on June 21 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Man From Brussells carrying 58kg at $61. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Goulburn Ctry Bm58 on May 7 2024 over 1000m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Miss Jennifer with 53kg at $8. Didn't do enough first up to raise hopes. |
3 OLIVIA CHAMBERS |
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| 9 | 25555 |
INTO THE FIRE
SCOTT JAMIESON 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Mrs P Jamieson & L Jamieson At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at this track 4yo+ Bm50 on June 20 over 1280m, 6 len behind Burrowa carrying 55kg at $21. The run before that 5th of 10 at this track 4yo+ Bm50 on June 6 over 1206m, 2 len behind Tantalum with 55.5kg at $9.50. Passing. |
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| 10 | 5904x |
PAPAVER MINER
JACK VAN DUREN 8YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG Mrs K M Hansch, J W Van Duren & R J Miles Resuming after four months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign fourth in a small field at Sapphire Coast Bm50 March 15 over 1209m, 1.75 len behind Beau Rock carrying 54.5kg at $11. Previously first up; fourth of 10 at Queanbeyan Cl1 September 4 2023 over 900m, 2.25 len behind Kiss The Colours with 55kg at $16. Usually need a few runs. |
6 MS OLIVIA DALTON |
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