Wagga   09 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

WELCOME LANE & RILEY MTC TRAINEE TRACK CURATORS CG&E MAIDEN PLATE 1300m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 34)   Rail: +5m 1400m-WPost, Ture Remainder.  

Genuine pace with Hold This taking up the running ahead of Tuscan War and Blue Cattle Dog. No spoils here but HOLD THIS (4) looks set to break through. Has just missed in his two runs to date when well supported, last time gifting the leader too much rope before driving hard late to make it close. Peaking now and keeps McDougall. Clearly the one to beat. UNDERCUT (10) makes his stable debut for the Brisbourne camp and while he showed little in his first two starts, he looks to have come on nicely during the break, scoring stylishly in a recent Tatura trial. Drawn well and is a chance to trouble the favourite. HOT TODDY (5) finds it hard to break the maiden but has competitive efforts scattered through his form. His last run before the break was a minor placing here in a strong maiden, so he can sneak into the frame. CALPASTATIN (7) was doing his best work late when resuming into third here. A likely improver worth including. SUGGESTED PLAY: Hold This is too short, so having something on Undercut.
1 x3595 ACANTILADO
CRAIG WEEDING
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
A G Penglase
Most recently faded in the straight ran last of 9 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on November 23 over 1450m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Pavlich carrying 59.5kg at $31. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Gundagai Mdn on November 15 over 1400m, 3 len behind My Inspiration with 59kg at $3.60. SCRATCHED.
11
White, Red Lightning Bolt, Black Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap
2 395x7 BLUE CATTLE DOG
MAREE HOPKINS
4YO  BR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms M E Hopkins & E J Lawlor
Second run back. First-up after a year 7th of 9 at Bathurst Mdn on November 15 over 1300m, slow going 4.5 len behind Casino Sting with 58kg at $51. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Gundagai Ctry Mdn on November 16 2024 over 1000m, 9 len behind Captain Nay carrying 57.5kg at $61. Can't entertain.
6
M HEAGNEY
Black, Gold Fern, Stars Sleeves And Cap
3 54474 COMMANDING SHADOW
PAUL MCVICAR
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P McVicar, J I Bilney, Z Colovic, J Colovic, D Dillon, C Harper, P Harper, R Wilson & N Hinkley
At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Albury Ctry Mdn on November 24 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Bombay Boom with 55kg at $101. The run before that ran last of 7 at Corowa Ctry Mdn-Sw on November 3 over 1300m, 16 len behind Neeson with 59kg at $17. Likely to struggle.
4
BRENDAN WARD
Black, Light Blue And Pink Stripes, Striped Sleeves, Pink Cap
4 22 HOLD THIS
DONNA SCOTT
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
P J Stoll, J Stockton, A J Francis, M W Ashton, R J Kirkwood, E D Hutton, J M Dodds & R K Sheather
Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, 2nd in a small field at Albury Ctry Mdn on November 7 over 1175m, slow going neck behind Go Commando carrying 59kg at $1.90. Second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Albury Mdn-Sw on November 24 over 1175m, 0.6 len behind Raiderlicious carrying 59kg at $2.15. Destined to break through soon.
4
BLAIKE MCDOUGALL
Cream With Black Circle, Motif, Sleeves And Cap With Cream Seams
5 x543x HOT TODDY
DOUG GORREL
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
D J Gorrel, A Malone, J M Brayne, R F Carey, I B McGrath, Mrs M D Mcgrath, The Pumpking (Mgr: M J Malone) & S M Sanbrook
Gelding back from a spell of ten weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at this track Ctry Mdn September 29 over 1400m, soft track; 1.3 len behind Azzucca with 58kg at $5.50. First up last campaign fifth of 12 at Gundagai Mdn-Sw September 7 over 1400m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Straandstorm carrying 59kg at $3.80. Finds it hard to break through but can sneak into the frame off short break.
5
J KISSICK
Old Gold, Purple Checks, White Sleeves And Cap
6 70x25 MO CENT
RODGER WATERS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
R Waters, J B Waters, T M Pattison, J J A Waters, S O'Leary, P B Waters, J A Beaumont, A J Mcrae, M Collins, M K Hill, T Hargreave, H Sykes, C M Skitt, C J Taylor, A B Mackinlay & Mrs M J Waters
Second-up. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after four months settled towards the rear 2nd of 10 at Corowa Mdn-Sw on November 3 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Calais Bliss carrying 59kg at $21. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at this track Mdn on July 7 over 1200m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Donegal Bay carrying 57.5kg at $20. SCRATCHED.
1
Gold, Blue Cap
7 790x3 CALPASTATIN
TIM DONNELLY
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
A Barton & W R Barton
Second run back. First-up after five months 3rd of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on November 29 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Demi God with 57.5kg at $8. Previously second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at Wagga Riverside Mdn on May 24 over 1065m, in the wet; 4 len behind The Bay Fox carrying 55.5kg at $12. Likely improver that can earn another minor finish.
2
JACK MARTIN
Maroon And Black Stripes, Black Pom Pom
8 7 TOSSACOD
KERRY WEIR
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
N T Penfold & Murray Cod Thoroughbred (Mgr: N T Penfold)
Jumped at long odds at debut, eased back early on 7th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on November 29 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Demi God with 57.5kg at $31. Doubt the blinkers improve him enough to feature.
3
JOSH RICHARDS
Maroon, Cod Logo, Maroon And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
9 29530 TUSCAN WAR
ANDREW DALE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
A Dale, M D Antonello, L J Murphy-Dale, H M Shipard, R J Atchison, Mrs A Pickersgill, D Martin & Mrs D Martin
Backs up quickly from being beaten a long way at Wangaratta. Highly doubt he can play a role.
7
NICK HEYWOOD
Sky Blue, White Maltese Cross, Sky Blue Cap
10 95x UNDERCUT
BEN BRISBOURNE
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Grand Syndicates Atmospheric (Mgr: S R Leoni)
Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at Geelong 2yo Mdn-Sw July 11 over 1430m, soft track; 6 len behind Our Chief with 58kg at $18. On debut ninth of 12 at Sale 2yo Mdn-Sw June 12 over 1106m, soft track; 7 len behind The Volta carrying 58kg at $21. Has come back in good order and can give the favourite a big scare.
1
LACHLAN KING
Black, Gold Star, Checked Sleeves And Cap
11 32 YES MAXI
BEN BRISBOURNE
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Shot Bowl, J R Fenton, Esrona, Gobar (Mgr: A Rosenow), J Gregorio, Ms M Harding, G Hunt, C J Morey, P G Morey, Miss A S Niklaus, M J Thomas, Mrs G T Morey, Correct Weight Racing (Mgr: D M Hehir), Iwanmymunybac (Mgr: G F Hines), J B Mcmillan, Mrs E A Griffiths, S E Heard & J D Griffin
At debut, ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Gundagai Super Mdn on November 14 over 1180m, 1.5 len behind Showtime Kistena carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. SCRATCHED.
3
Silver, Black Brisbourne Racing Logo, Sleeves And Cap