MENANGLE 20 Dec 2025
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KARI J C CAFFYN PLATE (PENALTY EXEMPT EVENT) 1609m Track: GOOD |
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Promising gelding IMA BOXA (2) stretched his unbeaten record to three when he drew on the back row but worked to the front before cruising home by 17m at Young last start. Has switched to the Jason Grimson yard since and has the speed to take advantage of the low draw so can maintain the perfect record. CATCHAFIRE (6) had little go to plan from a wide barrier last time but his prior form here was good, winning over this distance and finishing 2.2m away from this barrier two back. He is up to winning this. ITZMINEONTHELINE (9) draws deeper but was solid when midfield in a higher-graded race last time and recorded back-to-back seconds in this class here prior, one of them from a similar barrier to this. HUGO MAGUIRE (7) showed improvement to come from the outside barrier and place here last week. He should be close to his peak now. IDEAL MARQUESS (11) draws deep but was readied with two trials and strikes at 50 per cent when fresh so keep safe.
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| 1 | 86261 |
OBADIAH DRAGON
JOE CONOLLY 4YO BROWN HORSE J Conolly, J Cook, C Page, R Swilks, C Grieves, C Fava, J Watts, R Blume-Poulton, B Brennan Last start won on from midfield and won by 2 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Penrith (2:35.40) beating Freedom Art in NR up to 53 on December 11 at $2.60 at the bell was 3rd-3.55. Draws to advantage and expected to go well again. |
Fr1 T J DAY |
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| 2 | 111 |
IMA BOXA
JASON GRIMSON 5YO BAY GELDING Wingate Farm Pty Ltd (Mgr: J L Stockton) Looks well placed in this tougher race, but he was impressive winning last start [-+] won by 17 m as favourite (Sr4) at Young (2:36.70) beating Rocket Me in 2 WINs on December 2 at $1.20 at the bell was leading 5. Has joined Jason Grimson since last seen and can continue the unbeaten run. |
Fr2 J P QUINLAN |
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| 3 | 56426 |
GRAYSON RED
MAT RUE 4YO BAY HORSE R E D Harness Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R E Davis) Last start surrendered the lead and finished 6th (Fr1) over 2260m after showing early speed at Bathurst, beaten 20 m by Hes Chiming (2:43.50) in NR up to 65 on December 3 at $4.20. At his previous start solid effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1730m at Bathurst, at the bell was 4th-7.63 beaten 9 m by Alfnalma (2:02.40) in NR up to 70 on November 26 at $19. Draws to play a role. |
Fr3 LLEYTON GREEN |
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| 4 | 16355 |
PLAYA BLANCA
RICKIE ALCHIN 7YO BAY MARE N T Rothwell Last start surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr6) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 3rd-3.81 beaten 4 m by Red Reactor (1:54.10) in NR up to 70 on December 15 at $34. At her previous start 5th (Sr1) over 1710m at Goulburn beaten 25 m by Mister Manager (2:02.00) in NR up to 60 on December 9 at $7. Looking to others. |
Fr4 S J RAINS |
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| 5 | 37634 |
MR TEDDY
JOE CONOLLY 6YO BAY GELDING J Conolly, B T Gillen Last start 4th (Fr6) over 1720m at Penrith was 5th-7.6 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Gipsy Princess (2:02.20) in NR 61 to 65 on December 11 at $14. Two runs back 3rd (Fr4) over 1720m after showing early pace at Penrith was 3rd-3.81 at the bell, beaten 5 m by The Greek General (2:02.00) in NR up to 80 on December 4 at $6. Not keen. |
Fr5 T C BROWN |
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| 6 | 21449 |
CATCHAFIRE
JACKSON PAINTING 3YO BAY GELDING M A Ross, A Pantano Last start 9th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track beaten 18 m by Cash And Bling (1:51.70) in NR up to 80 on December 13 at $3.70. Before that, was well back in the run when 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track was 4th-7.45 at the bell, beaten 2.25 m by Cynical (1:52.40) in 3yo No NR on November 29 at $5. Can do a lot better in this suitable contest. |
Fr6 C R SUTHERLAND |
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| 7 | 0x973 |
HUGO MAGUIRE
JARROD ALCHIN 5YO BAY HORSE J T Wilkinson, D E Reilly, G R Dowling, B W Morrison, R D Morrison, M Phillips, L Phillips, G Ridley, G Dowling Improved last start with a game effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr10) over 1609m at this track beaten 4.5 m by Erupt Stride (1:52.70) in NR up to 80 on December 13 at $51. Improved last start and could progress further. |
Fr7 ROYCE GREGORY |
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| 8 | 77x47 |
ROMANEE
MARK LEFOE 7YO BAY GELDING M R Lefoe Last start 7th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 10 m by Erupt Stride (1:52.70) in NR up to 80 on December 13 at $7.50. At the run before 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 4th-12.07 beaten 6 m by Craftmans Charlie (1:50.70) in NR up to 90 on December 6 at $41. May be ready to show more. |
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| 9 | 25225 |
ITZMINEONTHELINE
JOE CONOLLY 5YO BR/BL HORSE J Conolly Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 6th-16.14 beaten 7 m by Craftmans Charlie (1:50.70) in NR up to 90 on December 6 at $5.50. At his previous start game effort when 2nd (Fr9) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track was leading by 0.43 at the bell, beaten 1.5 m by Alta Sierra (1:53.60) in NR up to 80 on November 29 at $5.50. Has each way prospects. |
Fr8 JAI MEIKLE |
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| 10 | 45673 |
GUILTY PARTY
SCOTT HEWITT 6YO BROWN GELDING D M Hewitt, M A Hewitt Last start 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 11 m by Cash And Bling (1:51.70) in NR up to 80 on December 13 at $41. Two runs back was well back in the run when 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 6th-15.18 beaten 13 m by Hes A Meister (1:52.40) in NR up to 80 on November 22 at $21. Draws wide and might find this beyond him. |
Fr9 RORY COVERDALE |
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| 11 | 4055x |
IDEAL MARQUESS
PAUL FITZPATRICK 7YO BAY HORSE J J Starr Resumes today. At the latest first-up run 4th (Sr2) over 1720m at Penrith, beaten 10 m by Port Au Prince (2:03.70) in NR up to 80 on March 27 at $4.80. Draws deep but was readied with two trials and strikes at 50 per cent when fresh. |
Fr10 M J DAY |
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