Wellington 24 Nov 2025
GOING: G(4)
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KFC WELLINGTON MAIDEN PLATE 1400m Track: GOOD 4 Rain (Max: 39) Rail: True. |
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A solid tempo anticipated with Casdaemon and Diablo Dancer ahead of Hutt Street and Star Gauntlet.
NAFTALI (3) was ridden closer to the speed and held on well for second last start when second-up over today's trip at Armidale. Has been in the money at both previous third-up runs, including last prep at Muswellbrook. Has had plenty of chances but he looks to have an edge on this field. THE BULLET (5) returned to form with blinkers on last time out, closing well but finding one a little better over this course and distance. Poses a threat if he manages to hold that level of performance. HUTT STREET (2) led for home but couldn't hold out The Bullet and one other in a similar race here eight days ago. Meets him 2kgs better today with the claim so there shouldn't be a lot between them again. CASDAEMON (1) has been competitive in a couple of shorter races to launch this prep. Draws a far better gate and can improve over a bit more ground third-up. WILLIAM'S SMILE (7) is a 28-start maiden who wasn't far away last time. One for the exotics. SUGGESTED PLAY: Naftali to win.
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| 1 | 47x53 |
CASDAEMON
SALLY TORRENS 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Miss S A Torrens Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Moree Mdn-Sw on October 31 over 950m, 3.5 len behind Wendouree carrying 59kg at $21. Last start sat on the pace when 3rd of 11 at Quirindi Mdn-Sw on November 13 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Ring My Bell carrying 59kg at $15. Needs this step up in trip at the third run back - in the mix. |
1 KODY NESTOR |
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| 2 | 65243 |
HUTT STREET
BRETT THOMPSON 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG R J Linnehan, B R Linnehan, L E Smeaton, G M Casey, C Samways & S Hurford Form hard to fault. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on November 16 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Priscila Statement with 59kg at $10. The run before that 4th of 10 at Narromine Mdn-Sw on October 18 over 1300m, 4 len behind Dervinia with 56kg at $2.15. Thereabouts last time out. Going well and is one to consider. |
7 LEESHELLE SMALL |
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| 3 | 20x82 |
NAFTALI
BRETT & GEORGIE CAVANOUGH 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Greenwich Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: G J Perry) Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 8th of 11 at Scone Mdn on October 24 over 1200m, 4 len behind Regal Problem carrying 58kg at $31. Second run from a spell held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Armidale Ctry Mdn on November 9 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Navy Buoy with 57kg at $5.50. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out. |
4 BRAITH NOCK |
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| 4 | 97 |
NANDOWRIE
BRETT THOMPSON 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG B R E Thompson, P J Duggan, J P Duggan, M G Leadbitter, Mrs N D Gibson & Miss J R Gibson Lining up for just third start. At debut, second last of 10 at Coonabarabran Ctry Mdn-Sw on October 26 over 900m, 7 len behind Supreme Style with 57kg at $15. Last start second last of 8 at Warren Ctry Mdn-Sw on November 9 over 1200m, 5 len behind Unsolved carrying 59kg at $21. May need more time. |
2 D DILLON |
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| 5 | 40492 |
THE BULLET
JIM MCMILLAN 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG J T McMillan & Ms N A McMillan Most recently 2nd of 8 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on November 16 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Priscila Statement with 57kg at $18. Before that 9th of 12 at Dubbo Ctry Mdn-Sw on November 1 over 1400m, 10 len behind Maybe Now carrying 59kg at $21. Made headway last time. Big chance with a repeat of the latest effort. |
8 DYLAN STANLEY |
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| 6 | 0041 |
The Irish Boy
GARRY LUNN 4YO BLACK GELDING 59.0KG W W Lunn Last start 4th in a small field at Dubbo Mdn-Sw on November 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Kuroshinzo with 57kg at $4.80. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 10 at Narromine Mdn-Sw on October 18 over 1300m, 22 len behind Dervinia with 59kg at $11. Not doing enough. |
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| 7 | 05305 |
WILLIAM'S SMILE
JOHN BANNISTER 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG W S Moore & Mrs K K Moore At the latest run 5th of 11 at Quirindi Mdn on November 13 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Steel Claws with 52kg at $61. Before that second last of 11 at Muswellbrook Ctry Mdn-Sw on October 20 over 1280m, 13 len behind Pontevedra with 59kg at $61. Top four chance at best. |
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| 8 | 38x76 |
COBOCCO
BRETT THOMPSON 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Dr R J Slack-Smith & Mrs J L Slack-Smith Third-up today. First-up eased back early on 7th of 10 at Dubbo Mdn on November 1 over 1000m, 4 len behind Stormy Swey with 55.5kg at $41. Second run from a spell 6th of 8 at Warren Ctry Mdn-Sw on November 9 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Unsolved with 55.5kg at $31. Prefer others. |
3 JACOB STIFF |
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| 9 | 90235 |
DIABLO DANCER
STEPHEN GLEESON 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG S J Gleeson, Mrs E Gleeson, N Fazzolari & Mrs A M Fazzolari Last start struggled in the run home; 5th of 11 at Quirindi Ctry Mdn-Sw on November 13 over 1450m, 6 len behind Rainbow Blessing carrying 57kg at $41. The run before that ran last in a small field at Tamworth Mdn-Sw on November 4 over 1200m, 4 len behind Backhander with 54.5kg at $1.95. Minor claims only. |
6 MIKAYLA WEIR |
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| 10 | 65x52 |
STAR GAUNTLET
TOBY PRACEY 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Mrs J L Pracey, A Chiswick, P H Hesky, T J Pracey, P T Humphrey & Mrs L R Colmer Third-up today. First-up 5th of 7 at Mudgee Mdn-Sw on October 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Dodgy Freckle carrying 54kg at $10. Last start 2nd of 9 at Bathurst Mdn on November 15 over 1300m, slow going long-neck behind Casino Sting carrying 52.5kg at $26. Very fit now but is meeting a tougher field this time. |
5 JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES |
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