Dubbo   08 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

VALE COL HEPPER MAIDEN PLATE 1600m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 33)   Rail: True.  

Moderate tempo with Conversations leading the way. NANDOWRIE (3) was in the firing line on the bend and ran a better race last start to finish a close second over 1400m at Wellington. Maps for a soft run and the mile should be well within his scope. Tough to beat. BOLD BENDER (8) has had plenty of tries, but the step up to the mile can suit her better. She's on the quick back-up following an improved effort and make the finish. MEGANHEW (10) has the ability but has been giving away starts. Out to the mile should advantage as does the 2kg claim. She has scope for more improvement. CONVERSATIONS (1) was plain last time, but was going well at the non-Tabs prior. This is a touch harder, but he's certainly in the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: With Nandowrie.
1 93223 CONVERSATIONS
DAVID J SMITH
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
D J Smith, Miss NC Binns, D C Piper & Mrs S L Piper
Recent form sound. Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Warren Mdn on November 9 over 1400m, 6 len behind Yiasou with 57.5kg at $31. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Mudgee Mdn-Sw on October 25 over 1400m, slow going 1.0 len behind Spirit Of Saintly with 59kg at $2.50. Capable of giving a sight.
7
CLAYTON GALLAGHER
Dark Green, Old Gold Horseshoe, White Checked Sleeves And Cap
2 30990 EARLINGTON
IAN HOLLAND
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss A Holland & F I Holland
Last start second last of 11 at Orange Ctry Mdn-Sw on November 21 over 1280m, 11 len behind Rosie I Am with 59kg at $201. The race before that second last of 10 at Warren Mdn on November 9 over 1400m, 17 len behind Yiasou with 56kg at $151. Struggling and others rate better.
1
KODY NESTOR
Maroon, Yellow Diagonal Stripes, Maroon Sleeves, Yellow Cap
3 972 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
At the latest run 2nd of 8 at Wellington Mdn-Sw on November 24 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Naftali carrying 59kg at $15. The run before that second last of 8 at Warren Ctry Mdn-Sw on November 9 over 1200m, 5 len behind Unsolved with 59kg at $21. A threat.
3
D DILLON
Green, Yellow Stars, Collar And Armbands, Yellow And Green Star Cap
4 9x966 OVERLAND
BRYCE HEYS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
K F Regler & R W Dawson
Last start 6th of 9 at Nowra Mdn-Sw on November 17 over 1600m, 6 len behind Beauty Swift carrying 59kg at $6. The start before that second last of 7 at Hawkesbury 4yo+ Mdn on October 28 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind She Swings with 57kg at $19. This suits.
9
ZOE HUNT
Brown, Pale Blue Seams And Sleeves, Brown Cap, Pale Blue Seams And Pom Pom
5 x8682 SHAZZA'S STAR
KYLIE KENNEDY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P J Burnheim, C K Blackett & A J Crawford
Most recently 2nd in a small field at Orange Mdn on November 21 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Broadcast Boogie carrying 56kg at $14. Before that eased back early on 8th of 12 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on November 1 over 1400m, 9 len behind Maybe Now carrying 59kg at $61. Hard to see him troubling the top chances.
8
JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES
White, Navy KK, Navy Sleeves With White Stars And Cap
6 30553 WILLIAM'S SMILE
JOHN BANNISTER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
W S Moore & Mrs K K Moore
At the latest run 5th of 9 at Taree Ctry Mdn-Sw on December 1 over 1308m, 2.75 len behind Eddie's Charm with 57kg at $41. The race before that 5th of 11 at Quirindi Mdn on November 13 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Steel Claws with 52kg at $61. Others look to have his measure.
7
LEESHELLE SMALL
Cerise, Black Maltese Cross, White Sleeves With Two Black Armbands, Black Cap And White Pom Pom
7 76283 NORTOKO
BILL HAYES
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
W J Hayes
Last start 3rd in a small field at Orange Mdn on November 21 over 1600m, 7 len behind Broadcast Boogie with 56kg at $15. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at Warren Mdn on November 9 over 1400m, 17 len behind Yiasou carrying 58kg at $31. Can't tip with much confidence.
6
WENDY PEEL
Blue, Red Maltese Cross, White Armbands, Red Cap
8 x5754 BOLD BENDER
CONNIE GREIG
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Miss C Greig
Most recently 4th of 11 at Narromine Ctry Mdn-Sw on December 2 over 1300m, 3 len behind Street Skater with 57kg at $41. Before that 5th of 11 at Orange Ctry Mdn-Sw on November 21 over 1280m, 4 len behind Rosie I Am carrying 57kg at $7. Sure to be thereabouts.
5
MIKAYLA WEIR
Yellow, Purple Stripes, Stars On Sleeves, Star On Cap And Pom Pom
9 8x764 COBOCCO
BRETT THOMPSON
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Dr R J Slack-Smith & Mrs J L Slack-Smith
At the latest run eased back early on 4th of 8 at Wellington Mdn-Sw on November 24 over 1400m, 3 len behind Naftali carrying 54kg at $26. The start before that 6th of 8 at Warren Ctry Mdn-Sw on November 9 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Unsolved with 55.5kg at $31. Hard to have on present form.
2
JACOB STIFF
White, Orange Hoops And Cap
10 x5644 MEGANHEW
BEN BLAY
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs A Bennett
Recent form sound. At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at Tamworth Ctry Mdn on November 25 over 1400m, 5 len behind Mr Chips with 55.5kg at $26. The race before that 4th of 11 at Quirindi Ctry Mdn-Sw on November 13 over 1450m, 6 len behind Rainbow Blessing with 57kg at $16. Has decent claims in this lineup.
4
ELLA DREW
Pale Blue, Pink Diagonal Stripes, Armbands And Quartered Cap