Gore 21 Dec 2025
GOING: H(8)
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MLT / FOREST LODGE R75 2000m Track: SOFT7 True |
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It's Marlin and Maximus Augustus to roll forward and dictate the tempo. VINO VALENTINO (3) has found it hard to win another race, and she is experiencing a bit of a drought in that department. She has won here in the past and won't lack fitness after some tough efforts on wet tracks through the spring, so another honest run can be expected. LOCHNABERRY (1) did not fire in a tougher field here 8 days ago, but her run before that at this level was good when finishing third. Stick with her. LOVELOCK (5) has been building his fitness levels and will have the blinkers off this time. He drops 3.5kg from his last run and is ready to put his best hoof forward. Each way value. MAXIMUS AUGUSTUS (2) just battled when finishing sixth at Cromwell 3 weeks ago, and the step up to 2000m should not be a problem. His stable is running white hot at the moment, and he can't be taken lightly in this. CAFFEINATED (4) fought on bravely for fourth at Cromwell last start, and has a superior gate this time. A good track would suit her more than the others, so she is a top 4 hope. SUGGESTED PLAY: Maximus Augustus and Lovelock are both each-way chances.
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LOCHNABERRY
LISA VAUGHAN 7YO BAY MARE 59.0KG SIMON CULHANE, LISA VAUGHAN, MIKE FRASER, JO FRASER, NEIL FRASER, JESSE VAUGHAN, BENJI CULHANE, BRYAN DUNLOP Last start ran last of 11 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 2200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Par Tee carrying 53kg at $31.30. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Ascot Park on November 23 over 2200m, slow going 1.3 len behind Short with 57.5kg at $7.20. Certainly worth another chance. |
1 KENDRA BAKKER |
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| 2 | 37376 |
MAXIMUS AUGUSTUS
BILL MCNAMARA 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG BILL MCNAMARA & LENA WELLS Most recently 6th of 10 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Say Satono with 54kg at $8. Before that did the work up front then tired 7th of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1600m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Island Hop with 54kg at $30.70. In the right race this time and is among the chances. |
4 T R MOSELEY |
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| 3 | 48357 |
VINO VALENTINO
ROBERT DENNIS 7YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG WILLOW RIVER SYNDICATE (MGR: ALLAN MCISAAC) Last start got back early 7th of 11 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 2200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Par Tee carrying 54kg at $46.30. The race before that 5th of 9 at Ascot Park on November 23 over 2200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Short with 55.5kg at $6.80. One of the leading chances. |
6 TRISTON MOODLEY |
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| 4 | x9294 |
CAFFEINATED
EBONY TURNER 5YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG E C TURNER & Y DURHAM Most recently 4th of 11 at Cromwell on November 30 over 2030m, 1.5 len behind Peachy Keen carrying 55kg at $11.80. The run before that struggled in the run home; 9th of 11 at Cromwell on November 28 over 2030m, slow going 12 len behind Shaking Stevens carrying 54.5kg at $6. Well placed to play a major role. |
3 K MUDHOO |
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| 5 | x4585 |
LOVELOCK
JIM CURRAN 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG MR J M W CURRAN, MRS G M CURRAN Last start 5th of 12 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 2200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Lily Of The Valley with 58.5kg at $25.90. The race before that second last of 9 at Ascot Park on November 23 over 2200m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Short carrying 54.5kg at $18.40. Can play a role in the outcome. |
2 G A JOGOO |
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| 6 | 71778 |
IT'S MARLIN
KELVIN TYLER 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG K TYLER, V TYLER, ALLAN TYLER & MARIE TYLER Last start 8th of 12 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 2200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Lily Of The Valley carrying 55.5kg at $35.60. The race before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 11 at Cromwell on November 30 over 2030m, 4.5 len behind Esperimento with 57kg at $42.20. No threat last time out but this suits. |
5 AMBER RIDDELL |
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| 7 | 00x98 |
BUCKS NIGHT
NIKKI WHITE 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG M J WHITE & N M WHITE Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming second last of 10 at Wingatui on November 4 over 1200m, 10 len behind No Party with 54kg at $28.30. Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 8 at Cromwell on November 28 over 1220m, slow going 11 len behind Lise Paree with 54kg at $42.40. Makes no appeal. |
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