Sale 21 Dec 2025
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Higgins Machinery & Mechanical Service 4YO+ Maiden Plate 1415m Track: SOFT7 Rain (Max: 22) Rail: Out 4m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.18) |
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Reasonable tempo with a few going forward, headed by Mongolian City. AREAAN (9) has looked in need of his two starts this preparation. He'd just missed riding the speed at Bendigo prior and should be ready to test that level of form. He has a 3kg promising claimer aboard today, which brings him right into it. PHINEAS (15) resumes, and he showed enough in his brief initial preparation to suggest this is winnable. Raced a short-priced favourite at Bendigo before the break and has two jumpouts under the saddle. Kersley is a positive jockey engagement. BLACK COAL (1) resumes and is also good enough. Missed a whisker three back at Geelong on debut, and he placed in his latest Cranbourne jumpout. The niggle with him is the outside gate, but Nolen's booking helps offset it. LAFONT (16) resumes and has jumped out well. His two starts have both been on the synthetic, and a decent effort wouldn't surprise. BORN SURVIVOR (2) has been knocking on the door in the country and won't be far off the winner. SUGGESTED PLAY: Areaan appeals most.
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BLACK COAL
GAVIN BEDGGOOD 4YO BR/BL GELDING 59.0KG Pleeeaaassee Kick, Pssssttttt, Honey Badger, C P Hufer, S Kane, Spasm Syndications, G N Mcnulty, Miss T Weir, B Weir, B J Nally, B J Morris, S T Maddox, C Sutton, Mrs P M Hernan, V J Nally, Ben Gee Racing (Mgr: B A Gibson), D A Breen, R W McIntosh & Ms F J McDonald Resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 11 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw April 24 over 1300m, 6 len behind Elizabass with 59kg at $4.40. On debut third of 9 at Geelong 3yo Mdn-Sw March 15 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Tommyess carrying 58kg at $2.60. Capable of a bold return. |
12 L NOLEN |
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BORN SURVIVOR
BRIAN MCGRATH 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG J A McGrath, J B O'Rourke, S J O'Rourke, R J Wilson, Mayford Park 4 (Mgr: B P Maya), Ms J Impey, M Morath, P Hehir, L Guzzardi & M L Hill Form hard to fault. Comes off a 42 day let-up. Last start 3rd in a small field at Wodonga Mdn-Sw on November 9 over 1590m, 3 len behind Jappalouis carrying 59.5kg at $1.35. The run before that came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on October 27 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Of The View with 59.5kg at $9.50. Will be close up. |
9 J MASKIELL |
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KENNERITE
MICHAEL TEMPLETON 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG J M Kennedy Returns from a 50-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 11 at Traralgon Mdn-Sw on November 1 over 1900m, 24 len behind Captain Cat with 59.5kg at $51. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Bombala Cl1-Sw on October 18 over 1700m, 2 len behind Seeking Prophet carrying 56.5kg at $2.40. No. |
3 NATHAN PUNCH |
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SINHALESE
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG 5YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas), S F Emery, D A Lawn & Northwood Equine (Mgr: M K Dawson) Resuming after a break of 11 months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 14 at Moe Mdn-Sw January 26 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Sunny Times with 59.5kg at $11. First up last campaign seventh of 11 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw January 10 over 1600m, 8 len behind His Finest Hour with 59.5kg at $13. Might be better off following this run. |
15 CAITLIN HOLLOWOOD |
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SURPERB FROST
MICHAEL MEHEGAN 4YO GR/CH GELDING 59.0KG Sustainable Thoroughbred Breeding (Mgr: M J Drapac) Resuming after ten weeks in the paddock. Finished off last campaign fifth of 11 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw October 10 over 1600m, 5 len behind Island Boy with 59.5kg at $17. Previously first up; fifth of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw August 18 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Auto Max with 59.5kg at $7.50. Prefer others. |
7 LUKE CARTWRIGHT |
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TARZING
CHRIS WALLER 4YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG C J Waller, R Smith, I Bruce, J Tierney, J Beesley, M F Mcdonagh, M Phillips, Mrs L Phillips, P R Gould, A J Driussi, R J Cheetham, M S Burn & M A Power Four-year-old gelding making debut by Tarzino out of Coyote Miss. Purchased for NZD $ 110,000 (NZB 2022 National Weanling Sale). Runner-up in a Flemington jump-out on November 21. Well educated with four hit-outs leading into this, the latest when fourth in a Flemington jump-out. |
10 JYE MCNEIL |
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TIMES SQUARE
NATHAN DUNN 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG N Dunn, Mrs A J Johnson, R S Johnson, K L Blacker, R L Charley, Mrs K Feldmaier, J Johnson, A Grimes, Ms M Boyce, Mrs D Bartolo, Ms D L Simmonds, Fire Water (Mgr: P Scheiber), Ms S Grimes & R Simmonds First starter by Manhattan Rain out of Diamond Reflection purchased for AUD $ 40,000 (Inglis 2023 Premier Yearling Sale). Has a total of four trials leading in today's debut. Gate again and prefer to see. |
11 J NOONAN |
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TRUST AND OBEY
TIM HUGHES 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG N Drazic, Mrs V Drazic, Miss M Drazic, N Drazic & A S Pejkovic First starter by Trust In A Gust out of Distorted Crown. Has a total of six trials leading in today's debut. Not keen. |
13 V LE BOEUF |
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AREAAN
CLIFF BROWN 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Barree Pastoral Co Pty Ltd (Mgr: G B Whittenbury) Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 11 at Kyneton F&M Mdn-Sw on November 18 over 1215m, 2.5 len behind Zoulette with 58kg at $6. Second-up sat on the pace when 2nd of 10 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on December 5 over 1400m, 5 len behind Prince Of Brooky with 57.5kg at $6. Can improve. Looks ready to win. |
6 JACKSON RADLEY |
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EIBHLIN
DOUG HARRISON 4YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG Miss J A Kaufmann, Mrs T A Reid & J W Reid Was at big odds at debut, got back early 8th of 12 at Stony Creek Mdn-Sw on December 7 over 1100m, on heavy track; 21 len behind Rodriquez carrying 57.5kg at $31. Looks tested. |
2 MS CARLEEN HEFEL |
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KADDARI
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG K R Andrews, M Badrian, Ms K Cravana-Bell, R L Emery, Mrs B Fiske, L Fogas, Mrs B Gallaher, G Gray, Mrs S Gray, C Hammer, G T Hillman, D Murkies, B M Nolan, O Pennington, Mrs G M Peters, M Lancaster, P Stanley, A G Steen, K N M Racing (Mgr: D J Humphrey) & Footy Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R C Benkel) Second run back. First-up after six months 9th of 14 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on December 6 over 1170m, 6 len behind Tallingas Indirose with 57.5kg at $13. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Moonee Valley Mdn-Sw on February 14 over 1200m, 6 len behind Dreams carrying 57kg at $3.60. No easier this time and is likely to struggle. |
17 BILLY EGAN |
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STORMRISER
ENVER JUSUFOVIC 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG E Jusufovic, M Datson, In Too Deep (Mgr: S R Morgan), T M Button, R J Plunkett, G R O'Mara, Mrs W L Stayner, B Campbell, D A Campbell, M Sloman, G J Brown, Mrs J M Tomkins, M J Tomkins & S Nash Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 12 at Moe 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 16 over 1100m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Remember Poppy carrying 57.5kg at $19. Second-up raced on the pace before fading to run last of 7 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on November 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Angiemarie carrying 57.5kg at $41. Makes no appeal. |
1 JYE MCNEIL |
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VIRE RIVER
SHARYN TROLOVE 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG Mrs N J McDonald, R A McDonald, D J Wigg, Miss S L Trolove & K R Heywood Barossa Park Thoroughbreds Most recently 6th of 9 at Traralgon Mdn-Sw on November 30 over 1430m, on heavy track; 10 len behind The Mean Fiddler with 57.5kg at $31. The race before that 3rd of 10 at Traralgon Mdn-Sw on November 1 over 1430m, 3.5 len behind Titahi Bay carrying 57.5kg at $51. This hard. |
8 RYAN HOUSTON |
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MONGOLIAN CITY
DANNY O'BRIEN 3YO GREY HORSE 59.0KG G Dagvadorj At debut, sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Donald 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on December 2 over 1350m, 5 len behind Black Eyed Blonde carrying 59.5kg at $10. Can do better. Later. |
4 BILLY EGAN |
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PHINEAS
CLINTON MCDONALD 4YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L G Murrell), J G Falcke, J A Forrest, R I Darrah, H McDonald, Ultra Horse Syndicate (Mgr: P S Buckley), Martin Thoroughbred Racing (Mgr: J R D Martin), Miss S M Parkinson & Mrs K Lovett Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 11 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw August 14 over 1600m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Vincentina carrying 59.5kg at $2.80. On debut sixth of 13 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw August 1 over 1400m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Expulsion carrying 59.5kg at $4.60. Expecting him to hit the ground running. |
5 FRED W KERSLEY |
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LAFONT
PHILLIP STOKES 4YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG O T I Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson), J P Spence, Mrs J T Spence, A H Goodfellow, Mrs P I Goodfellow, L Webb, Ms D McKeown, Beartown 32 (Mgr: B B Martin Oam), Mrs C J Saltmarsh, Mrs B M Hogan, J Danaher & Maverick Racing (Mgr: G S McCormack) She is resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw July 28 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Lady Elsa with 57.5kg at $11. On debut ran last of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw July 14 over 1400m, 9 len behind Emmcee carrying 57.5kg at $9.50. Keep onside. |
7 THOMAS STOCKDALE |
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BELLA PALENCIA
SALLY WYNNE 4YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG A R McTaggart, Mrs K McTaggart & Roo (Mgr: J J Friswell) Second-up. First-up after seven months second last of 10 at Mornington F&M Mdn-Sw on November 27 over 1200m, 14 len behind Path To Profit carrying 58kg at $201. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Deniliquin Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 1400m, 5 len behind Riverina Lightning with 54.5kg at $9. Unlikely to threaten. |
10 MS S WYNNE |
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