Canberra   10 Oct 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

COOMA MONARO LEGAL SERVICES PLATE 1600m

Track: Soft 5   Clear (Max: 23)   Rail: +9m Entire. (Pent: 4.41)  

Only a small field with Tsarina Diamonds likely to find a comfortable lead. FIRE ISLAND (5) led and folded up at Kembla Grange, but her wet track form at that venue prior reads well enough for this. In a top Sydney yard and is an each-way chance to knock off the firm favourite. TSARINA DIAMONDS (8) has switched to the Kelley yard on a 32-day return. Brings strong Victorian form this distance range and she's a leader drawn to advantage. Expect her to be tuned up for the stable's race-day and go close. POKER FLASH (2) won her Maiden here comfortably and the lightly-raced mare is much improved. Keeps the 2kg claim and is well in the mix. SO SUPERIOR (3) starts here instead of Kembla Grange tomorrow. Found more like her best placing at Goulburn and will improve off that. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Fire Island each-way.
1 21968 FAYE RUNAWAY
KERRY PARKER
5YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs C Johnston
At the latest run ran last of 8 at Kembla Grange Cond Bm68 on September 27 over 1600m, 11 len behind Just Shane carrying 55kg at $101. Before that second last of 7 at Goulburn Cl1-Sw on September 12 over 2100m, in the wet; 8 len behind Goofinator with 57kg at $4.60. Can improve without surprising.
2
A LAYT
Purple, Yellow Diamond Band, Red Sleeves, Yellow Cap
2 7x31 POKER FLASH
SCOTT JAMIESON
5YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
M Miladinovic & J Batar
Third-up today. First-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Goulburn Ctry Mdn-Sw on September 12 over 1200m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Son Of Eureka carrying 57kg at $101. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.0 len at this track Mdn September 27 over 1400m in soft going defeating Run Raymond Run carrying 55kg at $26. Key runner who is expected to be in the finish.
6
JACK BAKER
Navy Blue, Yellow Shield, Red Collar And Cap
3 06x83 SO SUPERIOR
AMANDA TURNER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
M G Poletti & Ms A Turner
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 8 at Hawkesbury Cg&E Mdn-Sw on September 6 over 1400m, 9 len behind Senjutsu with 56kg at $101. Second-up held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Goulburn Mdn-Sw on September 25 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind One Step Closer carrying 59kg at $61. In the mix.
8
AMY MCLUCAS
Purple, Pale Blue Sash
4 8x THE STARS ALIGN
RICHARD LITT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
A M Haining, D T Ristuccia, D A Renouf, Mrs J Marsh, A J Marsh & A B Lyons
Resuming after a break; only one run when second last of 9 at this track Mdn on May 9 over 1300m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Celestial Breeze carrying 59kg at $101. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
1
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Royal Blue, White Maltese Cross And Armbands, Royal Blue Cap, White Pom Pom
5 x6740 FIRE ISLAND
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
5YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
K J Pooley, Mrs J L Pooley & Miss I M Pooley
Most recently did the work up front then tired ran last of 10 at Kembla Grange Cl1-Sw on September 27 over 2000m, 14 len behind Golden Century carrying 55kg at $26. Before that 4th of 8 at Kembla Grange Mdn-Sw on September 13 over 1600m, on heavy track; 2.25 len behind Ocean Mariner carrying 57kg at $17. Deserves another chance.
7
SHAUN GUYMER
Pink, Purple Horseshoes And Cap
6 6 HUSTIE
KEITH DRYDEN & LIBBY SNOWDEN
4YO  GREY  MARE 55.0KG
G J Moffitt, Mrs B L Moffitt, J R Moffitt, R G Imeson, Ms T I Simpson, P L Fisher-Wiggins, B Hall & W L Frew
At debut, second last of 7 at Goulburn Ctry Mdn-Sw on September 12 over 1200m, in the wet; 8 len behind Son Of Eureka carrying 55.5kg at $13. May need this too.
3
ALYSHA COLLETT
Red, Yellow Diamonds, White Sleeves, Yellow Diamonds, Yellow Cap
7 70x84 TIME FOR SNOW
ANTHONY WARREN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs G J Jang
Third-up today. First-up eased back early on 8th of 12 at Gundagai Super Mdn on September 7 over 1180m, slow going 4 len behind Drumcondra carrying 57kg at $9.50. Last start in a small field at Nowra Ctry Mdn on September 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind First Class Baby carrying 57kg at $2.50. Improver with claims.
5
MS JESS TAYLOR
White, Navy Blue Westgrove Stud Brand And Sleeves
8 23434 TSARINA DIAMONDS
MATTHEW KELLEY
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Hollymount Stud (Mgr: M B Sandblom), Supreme Thoroughbreds (Mgr: A B Grayling), P Aherne, P J Robinson, Ms J G Sheldrake, G R Stead, D J Ryan, J L Barton, Mrs M J Barton, T B B Mystic Park (Mgr: T Blum), R B Glen, G R Hendrick, G M McManus, E Tromp, Mrs B Helmers, Ms K L McManus & Miss S Rodier
Recent form sound. Returns from a 32-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Tatura Mdn-Sw on September 8 over 1980m, 4 len behind Tosen Impact carrying 57.5kg at $4.20. The run before that led but faded 3rd of 9 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on August 30 over 1610m, slow going 1.75 len behind Super Paradise carrying 55.5kg at $6.50. Genuine contender.
4
J PENZA
Orange, Cerise Spots, Purple Sleeves With Turquoise Diamonds, Cerise Cap With Turquoise Diamonds